chick thread: bitch about dresses (or support them if you'd like)

pink_ribbon_scars · 04:20 PM

do you women wear dresses? i wish i could wear dresses but i feel so uncomfortable in them. i generally feel at least sort of self confident, but if you put me in a dress i am the least self confident person in the world. i know bluestar wears lots of dresses but she's also superthin, but then again she feels like she's overweight... [new theory: maybe the dresses make her feel overweight. i, however, doubt this.]

is anyone else like me and feels fine in skirts but awful in dresses?

does anyone have their eye on a pretty dress? this thread was inspired by this one. there's no way i will buy it but man oh man would i love to own it and look good in it.

http://www.anthropologie.com/jump.js...mType=CATEGORY

Lawrence · 08-29-2005, 04:17 PM

ive never worn a dress once

Dead · 08-29-2005, 04:19 PM

Everything in moderation.

mirrar · 08-29-2005, 04:20 PM

for some reason, i always feel a little overdressed in dresses, but not with skirts. i also have a hard time finding dresses that i even like.

bardy · 08-29-2005, 04:24 PM

I love dresses but I don't wear them often. I usually feel pretty confident when I wear them. But I can't get spaghetti strapped/halter ones because I need to be able to wear a bra--so finding a good dress is kind of pain. And I am also short so the length has to be just right or I look like a midget.

Krazee's Ghost · 08-29-2005, 04:25 PM

I feel the same way. The only things that ever make me feel self conscious about my appearance are clothes and my hair.

I just recently re-discovered my love for skirts...but I think mainly the reason is because with skirts, you can mix and match. With dresses you can't really do that. You wear the dress and you're always wearing that same outfit.

Plus I love wearing long skirts and I haven't really ever seen a long dress I like that isn't some crazy gothic thing I'd never wear outside of Halloween.

Dead · 08-29-2005, 04:26 PM

I don't like a dress that has a waist band like the one pictured above, that's ugly to me.

Sam and Mike · 08-29-2005, 04:27 PM

I LOVE wearing dresses. I find them to be so comfortable and so easy to wear, particularly ones that can be dressed up or dressed down. And, on my "fat" days, I find empire waist dresses that fall away from the body to be the best thing possible to wear. And, on days when I don't feel like spending any time to get ready (ponytail and no makeup), wearing a dress just makes me feel more presentable and good about myself.

This is the dress that I tend to wear the most often...
http://www.jcrew.com/images/newshots...401_FA05_m.jpg
I usually wear it with flip-flops and a denim jacket if needed. Casual and comfy.

I desperately want to own this dress. However, it is sold out everywhere and will not be in stock again until the end of October.
http://www.jcrew.com/images/newshots...040_FA05_m.jpg

I also have my eye on this dress...
http://www.jcrew.com/images/nov299/e...128_BR6401.jpg

This dress is most likely going to be my birthday gift from my mom (it has a deep V back)...
http://www.bananarepublic.com/Asset_...1-00p01v01.jpg

This dress arrived in the mail for me today...
http://www.jcrew.com/images/nov299/b...423_WC1994.jpg

This is the dress I wore when I got married in Vegas...
http://www.jcrew.com/images/newshots...434_FA05_m.jpg

I also really like this dress...
http://www.jcrew.com/images/newshots...001_FA05_m.jpg

And this dress (but, I don't think this dress would look that good on my body, this style tends to look better on fuller-busted, curvy women)...
http://www.bananarepublic.com/Asset_...3-00p01v01.jpg

But yeah, for me, the best places to purchase dresses are J.Crew, Ann Taylor, and Banana Republic. I have a strong preference for solid color dresses that do not require me to wear a bra.

jenn · 08-29-2005, 04:30 PM

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Originally posted by Sam and Mike

That was totally Mike posting wasn't it?

Sam and Mike · 08-29-2005, 04:30 PM

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Originally posted by Krazee's Ghost
You wear the dress and you're always wearing that same outfit.

I disagree. I can take most of my dresses and pair them with flip-flops, an everyday purse, and a denim jacket and run out and do everyday errands. I can take those same dresses and pair them with heels, a clutch, and some nice jewelery and go out for a night on the town. The little things really do make an outfit...and they can change the outfit dramatically and make it a completely new outfit.

Krazee's Ghost · 08-29-2005, 04:38 PM

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Originally posted by Sam and Mike

I disagree. I can take most of my dresses and pair them with flip-flops, an everyday purse, and a denim jacket and run out and do everyday errands. I can take those same dresses and pair them with heels, a clutch, and some nice jewelery and go out for a night on the town. The little things really do make an outfit...and they can change the outfit dramatically and make it a completely new outfit.

Yeah but see, I don't wear denim, I don't have any accessories to dress it up or dress it down. I have hemp necklaces and a mushroom purse. On my professional dressy days I have a cheap black purse I bought from target for $9. I don't like wearing heels unless I have to...in fact the only shoes I pretty much wear right now are either pink flip flops or brown ones.

You're definitely right, but my wardrobe's just not made for dresses.

Krazee's Ghost · 08-29-2005, 04:39 PM

I would totally wear this one though:

the · 08-29-2005, 04:43 PM

woah i love bluestar's dresses.

i hate wearing dresses tho, i feel bad. i did see a really nice dress this summer but i didn't have any money with me and i asked one of the girls who worked there to hide it for me for an hour or two until i run home to get some money. she said alright, sure. but when i came back she said OH I DIDN'T THINK YOU WERE COMING BACK!!! SOMEONE JUST BOUGHT IT :/

i will always remember you... dres...

Varien · 08-29-2005, 04:45 PM

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Originally posted by the
woah i love bluestar's dresses.

i hate wearing dresses tho, i feel bad. i did see a really nice dress this summer but i didn't have any money with me and i asked one of the girls who worked there to hide it for me for an hour or two until i run home to get some money. she said alright, sure. but when i came back she said OH I DIDN'T THINK YOU WERE COMING BACK!!! SOMEONE JUST BOUGHT IT :/

i will always remember you... dres...

*snif*

Make one out of paper mache.

Varien · 08-29-2005, 04:46 PM

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Originally posted by Varien

*snif*

Make one out of paper mache.

Haha i dont even know how to spell that.

the · 08-29-2005, 04:48 PM

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Originally posted by Varien

Haha i dont even know how to spell that.

i don't even know what that means

Dead · 08-29-2005, 04:50 PM

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Originally posted by Sam and Mike

This is the dress that I tend to wear the most often...
http://www.jcrew.com/images/newshots...401_FA05_m.jpg

That's a nice dress.

Izzle · 08-29-2005, 04:50 PM

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Originally posted by the

i don't even know what that means

you're an art student yet you don't know what papier mache is?

ana that's pretty disgraceful

the · 08-29-2005, 04:51 PM

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Originally posted by Sam and Mike

http://www.jcrew.com/images/newshots...001_FA05_m.jpg

http://www.bananarepublic.com/Asset_...3-00p01v01.jpg

oh my god these are so beautiful

the · 08-29-2005, 04:53 PM

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Originally posted by Izzle

you're an art student yet you don't know what papier mache is?

ana that's pretty disgraceful

you mean paper-mâché? isn't that some shit you use for pots or something?! WHY THE HECK WOULD I KNOW ABOUT THAT.

heh.

:/

Krazee's Ghost · 08-29-2005, 04:54 PM

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Originally posted by the

you mean paper-mâché? isn't that some shit you use for pots or something?! WHY THE HECK WOULD I KNOW ABOUT THAT.

heh.

:/

lol

the · 08-29-2005, 04:56 PM

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Originally posted by Krazee's Ghost

lol

yeah. let's see you try a couple of foreign languages bitch.

stop ruining other people's threads.

edit: paper-mâché /ˌpeɪpə- $ ˌpeɪpər/
a soft substance made from a mixture of paper, water, and glue, which becomes hard when it dries and is used for making pots and other objects

Krazee's Ghost · 08-29-2005, 04:56 PM

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Originally posted by the

yeah. let's see you try a couple of foreign languages bitch.

Touchy!!!

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Originally posted by the

stop ruining other people's threads.

lol

Krazee's Ghost · 08-29-2005, 05:17 PM

And by the way, Liz, thanks for the link

...I just realized I love all their skirts and most of their tops and THEN I looked at the prices. OUCH!!

pink_ribbon_scars · 08-29-2005, 05:18 PM

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Originally posted by Krazee's Ghost
And by the way, Liz, thanks for the link

...I just realized I love all their skirts and most of their tops and THEN I looked at the prices. OUCH!!

i know.

the awesome thing is that when i go to the store and try it on, none of it looks good on me. that would normally disappoint me but since i think it's terribly overpriced it's actually a good thing.

also i think a lot of it seems sorta cheaply made even though it is priced like it's finely made.

Krazee's Ghost · 08-29-2005, 05:20 PM

$328?!!

Krazee's Ghost · 08-29-2005, 05:22 PM

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Originally posted by pink_ribbon_scars

i know. the awesome thing is that when i go to the store and try it on, none of it looks good on me. that would normally disappoint me but since i think it's terribly overpriced it's actually a good thing.

also i think a lot of it seems sorta cheaply made even though it is priced like it's finely made.

Well that's a good thing, then!! Haha...but man, its really like they took everything I like about clothes and made them for me!

Where is this store so that I may go in and have my dreams shattered for a good reason, too?

bardy · 08-29-2005, 05:24 PM

Rampage has awesome dresses for reasonable prices. I wouldnt say they have the highest quality but the dresses are fun for a season or two.

Rampage

I have one like this, sort of:

http://www.rampage.com/images/items/...W5001FRONT.jpg

bardy · 08-29-2005, 05:28 PM

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Originally posted by pink_ribbon_scars

i know. the awesome thing is that when i go to the store and try it on, none of it looks good on me. that would normally disappoint me but since i think it's terribly overpriced it's actually a good thing.

also i think a lot of it seems sorta cheaply made even though it is priced like it's finely made.

Yeah I love looking through Anthropologie catalogs but none of that stuff looks good on me. The quality of the clothing is so cheap anyway... I like urban outfitters a lot better, it still had crap quality but it is a lot cheaper.

Well, I do own an Anthropologie wallet/purse because it was on sale for $30, marked down from $80. Blah.

pink_ribbon_scars · 08-29-2005, 05:31 PM

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Originally posted by Krazee's Ghost

Where is this store so that I may go in and have my dreams shattered for a good reason, too?

It is such a cool store.

1120 North State Street
Chicago, IL 60610
312.255.1848
Monday - Saturday: 10a - 8p
Sunday: 11a - 6p

also, but i have never been there:

Woodfield Shopping Center
#N326
Schaumburg, IL 60173
847.619.0918
Monday - Saturday: 10-9
Sunday: 11-6

08-29-2005, 04:19 PM	#3
Dead Deaddy is your daddy! Location: Veronica Mars played with my Wii. Posts: 39,187	Everything in moderation. __________________ I like video games, Spider-Man, and long walks on the beach.

08-29-2005, 04:27 PM	#8
Sam and Mike You are love, you are soul, you are real to me. Location: In each other's hearts Posts: 3,139	I LOVE wearing dresses. I find them to be so comfortable and so easy to wear, particularly ones that can be dressed up or dressed down. And, on my "fat" days, I find empire waist dresses that fall away from the body to be the best thing possible to wear. And, on days when I don't feel like spending any time to get ready (ponytail and no makeup), wearing a dress just makes me feel more presentable and good about myself. This is the dress that I tend to wear the most often... http://www.jcrew.com/images/newshots...401_FA05_m.jpg I usually wear it with flip-flops and a denim jacket if needed. Casual and comfy. I desperately want to own this dress. However, it is sold out everywhere and will not be in stock again until the end of October. http://www.jcrew.com/images/newshots...040_FA05_m.jpg I also have my eye on this dress... http://www.jcrew.com/images/nov299/e...128_BR6401.jpg This dress is most likely going to be my birthday gift from my mom (it has a deep V back)... http://www.bananarepublic.com/Asset_...1-00p01v01.jpg This dress arrived in the mail for me today... http://www.jcrew.com/images/nov299/b...423_WC1994.jpg This is the dress I wore when I got married in Vegas... http://www.jcrew.com/images/newshots...434_FA05_m.jpg I also really like this dress... http://www.jcrew.com/images/newshots...001_FA05_m.jpg And this dress (but, I don't think this dress would look that good on my body, this style tends to look better on fuller-busted, curvy women)... http://www.bananarepublic.com/Asset_...3-00p01v01.jpg But yeah, for me, the best places to purchase dresses are J.Crew, Ann Taylor, and Banana Republic. I have a strong preference for solid color dresses that do not require me to wear a bra. __________________ Fair & Accurate

08-29-2005, 04:17 PM	#2
Lawrence Banned Location: Banned. Posts: 57	ive never worn a dress once

08-29-2005, 04:20 PM	#4
mirrar Braindead Location: in our bedroom, after the war. Posts: 19,826	for some reason, i always feel a little overdressed in dresses, but not with skirts. i also have a hard time finding dresses that i even like.

08-29-2005, 04:24 PM	#5
bardy Immortal Location: helllllloooooo!! Posts: 20,831	I love dresses but I don't wear them often. I usually feel pretty confident when I wear them. But I can't get spaghetti strapped/halter ones because I need to be able to wear a bra--so finding a good dress is kind of pain. And I am also short so the length has to be just right or I look like a midget.

08-29-2005, 04:25 PM	#6
Krazee's Ghost Apocalyptic Poster Location: the highest, happiest trip that you've ever been on Posts: 3,407	I feel the same way. The only things that ever make me feel self conscious about my appearance are clothes and my hair. I just recently re-discovered my love for skirts...but I think mainly the reason is because with skirts, you can mix and match. With dresses you can't really do that. You wear the dress and you're always wearing that same outfit. Plus I love wearing long skirts and I haven't really ever seen a long dress I like that isn't some crazy gothic thing I'd never wear outside of Halloween.

08-29-2005, 04:26 PM	#7
Dead Deaddy is your daddy! Location: Veronica Mars played with my Wii. Posts: 39,187	I don't like a dress that has a waist band like the one pictured above, that's ugly to me.

08-29-2005, 04:39 PM	#12
Krazee's Ghost Apocalyptic Poster Location: the highest, happiest trip that you've ever been on Posts: 3,407	I would totally wear this one though:

08-29-2005, 04:43 PM	#13
the Minion of Satan Location: ajksaksak. Posts: 7,794	woah i love bluestar's dresses. i hate wearing dresses tho, i feel bad. i did see a really nice dress this summer but i didn't have any money with me and i asked one of the girls who worked there to hide it for me for an hour or two until i run home to get some money. she said alright, sure. but when i came back she said OH I DIDN'T THINK YOU WERE COMING BACK!!! SOMEONE JUST BOUGHT IT :/ i will always remember you... dres...

08-29-2005, 05:17 PM	#24
Krazee's Ghost Apocalyptic Poster Location: the highest, happiest trip that you've ever been on Posts: 3,407	And by the way, Liz, thanks for the link ...I just realized I love all their skirts and most of their tops and THEN I looked at the prices. OUCH!!

08-29-2005, 05:20 PM	#26
Krazee's Ghost Apocalyptic Poster Location: the highest, happiest trip that you've ever been on Posts: 3,407	$328?!!

08-29-2005, 05:24 PM	#28
bardy Immortal Location: helllllloooooo!! Posts: 20,831	Rampage has awesome dresses for reasonable prices. I wouldnt say they have the highest quality but the dresses are fun for a season or two. Rampage I have one like this, sort of: http://www.rampage.com/images/items/...W5001FRONT.jpg