As a gal with a hourglass figure, the number one rule of style professionals and one I should tell myself - is to accentuate the smallest part of your frame in when putting together your outfits. If it isn't nipped in at the waist, don't do it.
Other body types look elegant in a straight shift or narrow cut dress, highlighting broad shoulders, slim legs or perhaps a gorgeous neck.
But the the heart wants, what the heart wants.
The Rip it Up Sweater Dress from All Saints - really gorgeous on...and I know I shouldn't-but the heart wants what the heart wants.
The Emerson Fry V Column Dress is somewhere between New Hampshire and my home in California. I know it is likely to be a disappointment, yet I remain hopeful. It is so chic and stylish so I just have to try.
What is about "grass is always greener" syndrome that gets in the way of common sense? Is it the fairy tales of our youth that we can have, be, do anything? I wish I knew what kept the logical side of my brain frequently overruled by the creative dreamer. Ultimately, more often than not, logic wins-but it is a struggle.
Stay tuned...
Good luck! I have no waist, so column and shift dresses are my lifeblood! I was really disappointed in my emerson fry things; the pants were too small despite me explaining several times my JC and other brand sizes and the phone girl saying "we are always smaller" and the tshirt wasn't 't nice, so can't wait to here how you make out! The all saints dress is a new brand to me and now I am off to look for more!
ReplyDeleteYou look stunning in shift dresses. I find them so comfortable, but sadly-not my friends. Sorry that your EF pieces didn't work. I think I'm 1 for 7 or 8 at this point.
DeleteBTW-I'm loving AllSaints. They can be expensive and the sizing runs all over the map-but the edgy look is interesting and they do it well.
DeleteJulie - am laughing at your comment and Dani's - we always want what we can't have, don't we????
DeleteI adore the look of modern straight dresses too but they do nothing for me. I have to remember the same thing: defined waist... but I'm always tempted. Looking forward to your review.
ReplyDeleteI love a modern shift-sadly my derriere does not. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteSigh. I know what you mean....I always swoon over cabled sweaters but end up looking like a linebacker. My girls need nice and smooth to look their best.
ReplyDeleteChunky sweaters are tough if you have girls. I have a ribbed cotton knit wrap that I will throw over a merino or cotton sweater to kind of get the look-but no thick knits for me either.
DeleteBB - I found a fabulous grey one at Joe Fresh for $29 that doesn't make me look huge and a grandpa cardigan here in town that was equally good! But they were unicorns and I'll not see such things again in my lifetime, I bet!
DeleteAs another gal with an hourglass figure, I can totally sympathize with you, Julie! I know that wearing more fitted tops and dresses which define my waist are the most flattering, but I just cannot help but love tunics, oversize shirts, and billowy maxi dresses. I think that sometimes we just have to break the rules, and wear what our heart desires. Both of these dresses are gorgeous, and I'm sure they would be just lovely on you! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Melissa,
DeleteThe dress was an epic fail-packed up in the box within about 2 minutes of trying it on.
I also bought a sweater dress and my husband hates it and says it does me no favours... But I love wearing it! Hourglass girls can't always be expected to wear sexy dresses!!
ReplyDeleteI'd love a sweater dress that skims rather than hugs curves-probably the compromise we are looking for.
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