What do you think of this dress?

Sapsorrow · 29-09-2010 6:21pm #1

Ok I found this vintage Suttles and Seawinds dress on Etsy and I think I might be in love with it. It's not my usual style really though so I'm a touch aprehensive (only a touch though!), so i'd love to hear what you guys think? I don't know if it's just because I'm obsessed with all things shabby chic or because it has little perriwinkles on it!

So is it lovely or am I losing it?

Dotcomdolly · 29-09-2010 6:24pm

I think it's very pretty. I can't imagine many, other than yourself, carrying it off...but not sure the colouring would suit you?

dudara · 29-09-2010 6:28pm

Super cute - I know it's not your usual style. I think if you wore your hair up in a semi-smart updo and little pumps, it would look adorable.

Sapsorrow · 29-09-2010 6:28pm

That's the first thing I thought, but then blue is great with red (isn't it!?) and I have a dusky pink dress that suits me well so I thought....

God damn I get butterflies in my tummy everytime I look at the floral pattern on it

Sapsorrow · 29-09-2010 6:29pm

dudara wrote: »

Super cute - I know it's not your usual style. I think if you wore your hair up in a semi-smart updo and little pumps, it would look adorable.

Oh I didn't even think of how cute it would be with little pumps! :eek:

phasers · 29-09-2010 6:30pm

Against your hair I think the blue would look fantastic!

Sapsorrow · 29-09-2010 6:38pm

phasers wrote: »

Against your hair I think the blue would look fantastic!

Yay that's what I wanted to hear! I have had a huge fear of wearing pastelly colours since I went red and I'm starting to really miss them, I'm starting to venture out in pastels lately a bit and I think I'm getting away with it.

amanda_W · 29-09-2010 6:41pm

Wow its amazing. Love it

Liking the pumps idea too!

Sapsorrow · 29-09-2010 6:45pm

And seeing as I've already got a tenner left on my 3V card, really it would only cost 23euro... And I skipped yoga this morning so I'm up 15euro already today....

Darlughda · 29-09-2010 6:46pm

To give my honest opinion, its a very sweet, pretty-pretty run-along-in the-meadows-of-flowers type of stepford wives good girl dress.

It does evoke a certain romantic and nostalgic mood, but other than as a refreshing difference to a varied wardrobe, this kind of look and indeed persona, that such a costume evokes can get tired very quickly.

I have seen people work this look successfully for periods of time, along with their high nellie bicycles, floral cottages, kittens and bows.
But eventually they seem to either grow out of it or develop a new style, that is just as creative yet fresher.

If this dress is your usual, maybe get rid of those 7yr old girl collars, shorten the hemline and experiment a bit?

phasers · 29-09-2010 6:49pm

Justifying it?

you HAVE to buy it now

Novella · 29-09-2010 6:51pm

I think it's gorgeous, I'd wear it! I honestly love it so much, and I think it'd look great on you.

Sapsorrow · 29-09-2010 6:53pm

Darlughda wrote: »

To give my honest opinion, its a very sweet, pretty-pretty run-along-in the-meadows-of-flowers type of stepford wives good girl dress.

It does evoke a certain romantic and nostalgic mood, but other than as a refreshing difference to a varied wardrobe, this kind of look and indeed persona, that such a costume evokes can get tired very quickly.

I have seen people work this look successfully for periods of time, along with their high nellie bicycles, floral cottages, kittens and bows.
But eventually they seem to either grow out of it or develop a new style, that is just as creative yet fresher.

If this dress is your usual, maybe get rid of those 7yr old girl collars, shorten the hemline and experiment a bit?

Wow interesting answer, thanks! I don't normally think about dresses so deeply, I just decide whether I like them or not and hope they fit lol! It's not that I plan on adopting this as a whole new look, but I just like this one dress and I've been looking for a summery floral piece for a while... my usual style is much more victoriana/prairie/boho/folksy but I like to experiment as much as anyone. I thought the length was quite nice? I don't have the legs for anything above the knee

Sapsorrow · 29-09-2010 6:55pm

phasers wrote: »

Justifying it?

you HAVE to buy it now

Lol don't you just love girl logic!? :pac:

Darlughda · 29-09-2010 6:58pm

Sapsorrow wrote: »

I don't have the legs for anything above the knee

Bet ya do!!

I love clothes that are individual, and that dress certainly is, so go for it.
Just hate them collars!:(

Sapsorrow · 29-09-2010 7:03pm

Darlughda wrote: »

Bet ya do!!

I love clothes that are individual, and that dress certainly is, so go for it.
Just hate them collars!:(

Oh god I really don't, calves and ankles are ok but after that it goes downhill fairly rapidly

The collars are a bit love/hate for me, I adore the split collar at the back. Normally I hide my legs and show off my collar bone a bit so wearing something higher on the neckline would be a new one for me. I'm inclined to think in the spirit of adventure I should try it though..

moonshinerocks · 29-09-2010 7:07pm

Darlughda wrote: »

Bet ya do!!

I love clothes that are individual, and that dress certainly is, so go for it.
Just hate them collars!:(

I love it, though I think it would be nicer without the collar. And you can pick colours to match with tights

jimmycrackcorm · 29-09-2010 7:08pm

It's a lovely dress provided you have at least 10 grandchildren at the stage.

Novella · 29-09-2010 7:09pm

I think the collar is adorable!

Sapsorrow · 29-09-2010 7:09pm

moonshinerocks wrote: »

I love it, though I think it would be nicer without the collar. And you can pick colours to match with tights

I'd say the collar could be removed if you were carefull with the stitching. Oh man, I LOVE mix-matching coloured tights with outfits!

Sapsorrow · 29-09-2010 7:11pm

jimmycrackcorm wrote: »

It's a lovely dress provided you have at least 10 grandchildren at the stage.

Lol you would probably hate most of my wardrobe so! I love the granny-chic look!

lindtee · 29-09-2010 7:12pm

I love it Sapsorrow and think the colouring and style would really suit you, you can definitely get away with it. I say buy it before someone else does. I actually wouldn't mind getting it myself so get it reserved quickly!

lindtee · 29-09-2010 7:14pm

And the collar is lovely, very different and love how it matches the hem colours.

Sapsorrow · 29-09-2010 7:14pm

lindtee wrote: »

I actually wouldn't mind getting it myself so get it reserved quickly!

Lol you'll have to find it first :pac: I thought you'd like it actually

Sapsorrow · 29-09-2010 7:25pm

Ok just waiting for the boyfriend to come home from work for a final opinion, if he loves it too I'm gonna get it! He's my most trusted fashion advisor of all so I have to just check with him too

lindtee · 29-09-2010 7:27pm

I found it just to see if I could!! Can't fit into anything with a 26" waist anyways. I'd say your boyfriend will love it:)

Sapsorrow · 29-09-2010 7:30pm

lindtee wrote: »

I found it just to see if I could!! Can't fit into anything with a 26" waist anyways. I'd say your boyfriend will love it:)

Ha ha you're a gas woman!

ya I'm going to have to be a lot stricter with my carbs for a week or two while I wait for it to arrive alright!

anniehoo · 29-09-2010 7:34pm

Sapsorrow wrote: »

And seeing as I've already got a tenner left on my 3V card, really it would only cost 23euro... And I skipped yoga this morning so I'm up 15euro already today....

Lol love the "girl logic", sure isnt that how we always justify buying things for ourselves.

Sapsorrow ive seen what you wear in your previous posts and while wouldnt be my style at all, i think this would be lovely on you. You wear that style brilliantly.But, are ya 100% about it? You normally seem confident in the "granny chic" you normally wear so as long as you are comfortable you'll carry it off effortlessly. I wouldnt buy it but sure thats just me.

Sapsorrow · 29-09-2010 7:41pm

Thanks Annihoo, the boyfriend loves it so I'm 100% sure now! I just needed some encouragement to try something so different but I definately adore it

anniehoo · 29-09-2010 7:46pm

Go for it then...the BF loves it and its practically free really with the 3v voucher and no yoga lol

BTW are ya not naturally a redhead? What dye do you use? Its amazing!

Sapsorrow · 29-09-2010 7:55pm

Yup got it! Happy days

No if only it was real, I'm very light blonde naturally and have been using henna for about seven years now! I use the El Cahira brand powder in mahogany, I get a big box for 3.50 in the health food shop.

barleybooley · 30-09-2010 2:15am

Post pics of you in the dress no!

I think it's super cute, really good buy!

Sapsorrow · 30-09-2010 9:57am

I will in the WYWT thread when it arrives.. thinking yellow tights and dusky pink pumps...

fillefatale · 30-09-2010 11:30am

Just saw this now, I was going to set you against it but you'll totally work it! I really dislike the collar, but once you remove that and show those lovely collarbones of yours it'll be amazing!