Dresses

Interesting colorblock shift

I spotted this colorblock shift in the window display.  I don't have any details but it looks interesting. Sorry for the bad pictures. The dress was navy with rust sleeves and pink lining or cuffs, not sure which.

Blazer and capris in pink herringbone

This is a blazer I mentioned in my Monday's post when I reviewed the matching capris.

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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

The color is very pretty and the shape is flattering to my surprise. Size 6 was a rather close fit and I would like to try an 8, for a comparison. My guess is that the 6 looks better, but the 8 would feel better. The waist was in a correct place and while the dress is on a shorter side, it was longer that I anticipated from the website and catalog pictures. There was plenty of room in the hips but it looks intentional. Pick the size to fit your chest.

nice fit

The seaming at the chest is not visible in my the pictures but it works! It makes the dress look nicely tailored. It is 100% wool and, I if you don;t mind shorter length, it is a very nice dress. Maybe the hem can be let down a little?  I did not check. Other colors are also interesting, especially roccoco red and festival blue.

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The last dress I tried is Jules dress is snowcat.

Size 8, TTS

This is another iteration of mod shift. I like the shape but it is nothing new.  The 8 was quite loose and maybe 6 would be a better fit. Again, this is a shorter dress, so you have to be comfortable with the length. I did like the pattern a lot, I thought it was very flattering. The dress was $188 and it is 100% rayon (boo!). If you prefer silk, the striped Jules is a better option. They also had them in solid green, in a fabric that looked like wool.

$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! 

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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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