tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post3790694121853406185..comments2024-03-26T05:35:11.400-04:00Comments on A JC Shopping Habit: Should I Buy This Dress??? Advice Needed!!!ajchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15697200294387151584noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-39108137219131915982012-06-30T10:26:14.767-04:002012-06-30T10:26:14.767-04:00Thank you!!! You ladies are the best, I knew I cou...Thank you!!! You ladies are the best, I knew I could count on you. <br />Hearing from you helped me think about why I want this dress and why I should leave it at the store. Yes, I decided to pass. I realized that although it is beautiful dress and it fits me well it is not really my style. I am a fool, yes, but not romantic fool. And I really don;t need another white dress and since no way I can do chores in it (Dani, I love you. You totally cracked me up with the vision of you cleaning the bathrooms in your pristine white dress :)) I will probably only wear it once or twice. I decided to save my money for something else. Actually I don't have any money so even better not to spend it, ykwim?<br />Thank you so much, as it really helped me to hear from you!!!ajchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697200294387151584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-10638553957953059912012-06-30T10:19:51.099-04:002012-06-30T10:19:51.099-04:00Love the dress on you! The question is.... will y...Love the dress on you! The question is.... will you regret not buying it later and forever stalk it on ebay?? :)Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04246452113934027962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-40452944556807696532012-06-30T07:05:30.844-04:002012-06-30T07:05:30.844-04:00I the fit of this around the torso & waist on ...I the fit of this around the torso & waist on you better than the white Lucille. Are you just buying because of a low price combined w/a belief that white dresses are hard to come by? If so and if you are not getting the feeling, it's a pass. I don't think it's juvenile or the hem too young. It doesn't look too sweet either. Just a matter if you think your personal style & lifestyle will have you wearing this dress a few times before summer ends. The lonely, white crinkly chiffon does *not* need a friend. lol<br /><br />Curious to find out what you decide.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119918515498248436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-85875554067875682222012-06-29T23:19:48.381-04:002012-06-29T23:19:48.381-04:00If you have to ask, you probably don't need it...If you have to ask, you probably don't need it especially if you have something similar but nicer. I will add that the Lila dress isn't my cup of tea though. It's twee but matronly at the same time.Cleohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145078401071790203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-46925946245399121912012-06-29T23:17:03.023-04:002012-06-29T23:17:03.023-04:00The cut and fit look very much like the Hilary whi...The cut and fit look very much like the Hilary which I believe you have already. But, yes, this dress is fancier. I guess it depends on how many dresses you think you need.dagmarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13222684053648902100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-61583187022056602512012-06-29T19:38:08.312-04:002012-06-29T19:38:08.312-04:00I haven't seen this dress IRL (can you believe...I haven't seen this dress IRL (can you believe it?) or at least it never caught my attention so I cannot comment on the fabric but I agree with Caitlin that if you have hesitations about how much use you will get out of it you should follow hat instinct. Personally I think it looks a bit old-ladish but it isn't my style to start with so you should't listen to me probably.Emahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08331051805268660458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-83129687803362780522012-06-29T17:56:32.971-04:002012-06-29T17:56:32.971-04:00audreys! I wash dresses lined in cotton in my mac...audreys! I wash dresses lined in cotton in my machine and hang them to dry, works perfect. I do have a good machine (LG front loader) so that helps. I avoid dry cleaning as much as possible, the chemicals are pretty bad. <br />This is why I hate hate poly linings in summer dresses, they just don't wash up, they have to be dry-cleaned. It vexes me I tell you! ;)DaniBPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02633155240779845497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-60169336765873539032012-06-29T16:59:08.625-04:002012-06-29T16:59:08.625-04:00I think the dress looks lovely on you, but I think...I think the dress looks lovely on you, but I think you should pass. If you have any doubts at all (which it sounds like you do) you probably won't wear it very much. Save the money and put it towards something you love without reservation!Caitlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01172782486495509920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-45584488672602335272012-06-29T16:45:21.393-04:002012-06-29T16:45:21.393-04:00I love this dress on you - so gorgeous and a great...I love this dress on you - so gorgeous and a great fit. Plus it would change so much if you paired it with bright belts and cards or statement necklaces.Poptartlrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13477454585508263337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-26255275495598438232012-06-29T16:34:40.533-04:002012-06-29T16:34:40.533-04:00Oh AJC, I love this one on you! And I do think yo...Oh AJC, I love this one on you! And I do think you could easily wear this easily out, for almost anything. (My guess is that there are very few of us who can pull off a Dani and wear this IN, while doing chores.)<br /><br />But here's a question for Dani, since she obviously wears the dress casually -- how does it wash? Do you really have to dry clean as it says on the website (it's cotton!) or is there a way to wash it at home? If it is truly dry clean only, that would limit its use. If it's home washable, I think you'd get a lot of use out of it...<br /><br />Out of curiosity, did you also try the porcelain paisley ella dress? That one is marked down to $140, not much more than this dress. I definitely think that has more limited use, but what a gorgeous dress that is -- I can't remember if you've posted a review of it or not, but it seems to look good on all the bloggers I've seen!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-29375858630387384222012-06-29T15:00:58.736-04:002012-06-29T15:00:58.736-04:00This is a tough one. I love that Dani will wear i...This is a tough one. I love that Dani will wear it from day to evening including chores and laundry - would you? If you're only going wear it 2 times a year, do you really "need" it? Is buying it going to take budget dollars away from a new fall item you might want? I don't want to project my wardrobe thought process on to you, but I have plenty of dresses to wear sometimes and only want to spend money on things I'll wear often-which is easier said than done! If you have the budget and this is a category that you need filled in your wardrobe, go for it. It fits great and looks wonderful on you and has endless accessorizing potential. But IMHO and experience, a clothing deal isn't a deal if you never wear it.JulieStyleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09250867698565961431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-32834161429365179062012-06-29T14:56:13.454-04:002012-06-29T14:56:13.454-04:00I thought I wanted the Lilah dress and was watchin...I thought I wanted the Lilah dress and was watching for a popback online, but I've change my mind (I thought it was less dressy than it is). I don't think I'd ever reach for it. It's beautiful and looks nice on you, but unless it's really "you", I don't think you'll regret it if you don't buy it.catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17121234545386465542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-25192809290623725702012-06-29T14:46:02.968-04:002012-06-29T14:46:02.968-04:00I agree with Dani. I have and love it . I put the ...I agree with Dani. I have and love it . I put the nautical belt from Madewell and navy cardigan since our weather has been equal to Tabs.<br />It light and airy and also pretty.Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18251691605904614066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-71457192310445865192012-06-29T14:10:02.564-04:002012-06-29T14:10:02.564-04:00ajc I'm reading this and I'm actually wear...ajc I'm reading this and I'm actually wearing my white Lilah dress right now! I love love love it, it is so comfortable. This morning I did my arm exercises (in the dress), then went to the mall with my daughter and her friend, came home did laundry, hung it up outside, cleaned the bathrooms, washed the windows made lunch did the dishes, all while wearing the dress. I wear an apron in the house as you know. I've got more laundry and then my friend Christopher is coming over for a cocktail, then I'm thinking we may go out for dinner, and I am not changing out of this dress. I am wearing it with my new gold/multicolor dots Chie sandals from Ped shoes, my straw Brompton bag and some huge crystal flower earrings from J Crew (last year). <br />I say buy it, it is great for everyday, I'm going to wash it in my machine and hang it outside to dry. <br />Go get it! :)DaniBPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02633155240779845497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-65817299058582104532012-06-29T12:50:33.366-04:002012-06-29T12:50:33.366-04:00The dress fits perfectly, which is probably a big ...The dress fits perfectly, which is probably a big part of the temptation but I'd pass. I agree with your thought that it might be too precious. It's too romantic, which doesn't seem to be your style.Luxettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17272560091052389518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-16046631324346653282012-06-29T12:28:23.655-04:002012-06-29T12:28:23.655-04:00Ah - the conundrum...
I think you look smashing i...Ah - the conundrum...<br /><br />I think you look smashing in it - but... if you still haven't worn the other one....WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-89129655882230715412012-06-29T12:19:06.849-04:002012-06-29T12:19:06.849-04:00Oh, it's like autumn here, so bundling up and ...Oh, it's like autumn here, so bundling up and going for a curry. Yeah hope you all enjoy the sun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2041375655221489584.post-21033998914785387722012-06-29T12:18:18.342-04:002012-06-29T12:18:18.342-04:00It's so pretty and I love the length of it but...It's so pretty and I love the length of it but even I am calling a halt to any more white dresses/skirts, as I have that look covered, I think you've maybe come to that realisation too?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com