Interesting colorblock shift |
Blazer and capris in pink herringbone |
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Here are the dresses I actually managed to try on:
Zigzag sequin dress |
Size Medium, runs big |
This dress looked intriguing on the mannequin, so I wanted to give it a try. I am not big on sequins but I thought this could be a nice dress for a Holiday party. I grabbed a Medium but it was big and baggy, especially in the hips. I would need a small. I could have asked for another size but this dress had another, bigger problem. It was very itchy. It really should have been lined, it felt like a torture device and I could not wait to get it off. Too bad because it might have been an interesting dress.
Not even on sale |
I hate to say it but I am afraid the zigzag pullover that many of you liked might have the same problem.
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Allie dress |
I did not think this dress would work for me but it was hanging next to the fitting room, so I took it with me as well.
Size 6, TTS to small |
nice fit |
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The last dress I tried is Jules dress is snowcat.
Size 8, TTS |
$188. Too bad it is not silk. |
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That's all folks!
Do you plan on buying a dress this fall?
Do you like any of the dresses I reviewed?
Please share, it would be no fun without you!!!
I'll have reviews of some cashmere, new peplum jacket and more tomorrow!
I'll have reviews of some cashmere, new peplum jacket and more tomorrow!
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I am on vacation this week. I am not sure if I have access to the Internet but I will eagerly anticipate your comments and I will try to respond to you but my replies may be delayed
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Hmm, I don't need any dresses, things I need for the autumn/winter are flat ankle boots to cover my cold ankles -I wear the toothpick cords and love them but flats and no socks is a no no here after late September. A good quality, probably Brora cashmere jumper. That's my needs and then there will be all my wants but even then I'm going to try to be careful and not make wasteful purchases.
ReplyDeleteI am interested in the Allie dress. I wonder if it could be worn with boots in winter or if it needs a more delicate shoe.
ReplyDeleteThe lengths keep me from buying most J. Crew dresses. I love a shift, but they are usually too short on me, and I am only 5'4". The Jules dresses are too short.
That is too bad the sequin dress isn't lined.
You look fabulous in the Allie dress!
ReplyDeleteSeconded. Great color, too. I'd buy it for work if it wasn't so short.
DeleteThanks so much for another set of reviews. While I did not like any of these dresses for myself, let me just say they all looked fabulous on you! Your reviews are really helping me plan my fall purchases carefully. From your reviews, I have so far seen more misses than hits with this rollout. Not a good sign for Mora's initial efforts but on the positive side, I'm quite looking forward to a lot more savings for the rest of the year.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all of the reviews. I am sorry the Jules dress is rayon. I think the Allie dress is lovely on you , but it is so short imo for a lined wool dress. That is a tricky proportion. Maybe with tights and short boots...How could they not line a sequinned dress? Omg, I have flashbacks of itchy ballet recital costumes...Enjoy your vacation. The weather is ghastly here!
ReplyDeleteNot sure about any, but seriously loving the colourblcok dress in the window- it would be very work appropriate. i am hoping there are some jules type dresses in Boston as I need to figure out my size!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the reviews. I am really intrigued by the colourblock dress - I could definitely see myself wearing something like that this fall. I am also really interested in the Allie dress. It did not catch my attention in the initial rollout but now that I see it on you, it looks like a very flattering cut.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reviews. I found the zig zag top to be torturous as well. I like the color block shift in the window-hoping it is another cut besides the Jules which I on me are unflattering and too short.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all the reviews, ajc! I also think the Allie dress looks lovely on you. J.Crew has been offering some really cute and flattering dresses lately, now if they would just lengthen the hemlines on them.
ReplyDeleteI tried on the Snowcat dress and thought it was quite cute and comfortable, but I am unsure on the length, because it is on the shorter side like you mentioned. I also tried on the Zigzag Sequin tee, but didn't find it itchy at all.
Thanks again! I hope you are still having fun on your camping trip! :)
I love the colorblock window dress--the pink cuffs are so interesting! I would totally wear that! Thanks for the pictures and reviews, especially of the chevron dress!
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Thank you so much for reviewing the zigzag dress! It has been on my pintrest board-- but no more! How could they not line a sequined dress? I get uncomfortably itchy just thinking about it......
ReplyDeleteI love the colorblock shift too, hope it is a knit. The red dress looks good on you but I do find it a bit juvenile. Again, thanks for doing this, it is helpful to see what's next when planning for Fall purchases!
ReplyDeleteLove the allie dress on you! Not sure a 4 or 6 would be good for me...what are you measurements, if you don't mind :)
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