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Kaili
Member
08-31-2000
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 6:06 am
Okay, I retook some pictures of what I have here...I didn't do the brown dress again, but I can. Here ya go... Dress 1:
Dress 2:
Skirt 1 (with a different shirt I already have):
Skirt 2 (with the same different shirt I already have):
(I can't re-do any of the other skirts now because they're still sitting on a rack at Kohls. But I can buy them if you think they're better than these??? Oh, and sorry if I'm posting too many pictures! Jut tell me and I'll stop.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 6:08 am
Lol Kaili! You have to give the illusion of a waist with a belt or a top that has darts or something like that. I wish I was there to take you shopping lol. I watch alot of Stacey London.
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-31-2000
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 6:09 am
For the wedding, I still like the dresses the best. They give you a long lean profile, and are dressier than the skirts. You look great!
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Kaili
Member
08-31-2000
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 6:10 am
Darts???? What the heck are darts??? God! I'm soooo not a girl! Can't I just wear jeans? Pllleeaaassse????
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 6:13 am
Lol it's a type of stitching that nips you in at the waist. If you had some jeans with a nice flashy pattern, gauzy top and stilettos then yes you can wear jeans.
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Kaili
Member
08-31-2000
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 6:18 am
Stilettos?! Are you kidding? I don't think she wants someone with a broken neck at her wedding! LOL Miss Mocha, I am not that kind of girl! Ouch! Plus, I have platypus feet and those shoes are all made for little bird feet. The other thing is, I'm afraid I'll be freezing. I absolutely hate A/C and think places overuse it. I'm the girl wearing long sleeves and long pants (and even sometimes a fleece) when I go out in the middle of summer because I know I'll be cold inside places. Everyone else is out in tank tops and shorts and here's me, the eskimo!
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 6:27 am
Lol!
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Merrysea
Member
08-13-2004
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 6:38 am
I like dress #2 and skirt #1 (from those just posted).
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Biloxibelle
Member
12-21-2001
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 6:54 am
Here comes my . For a wedding I like the dresses. Buuuuuttt, you look more comfortable and confident in Skirt #2 with the black sweater. When you were shopping did you look at any pantsuits. Maybe something with wide legs and long blouse or sheer jacket. I think something like that would be very flattering on you. Now that Mocha has brought it up, what type of shoes are you planning on wearing?
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 7:54 am
Same as Biloxibelle. First choice, black dress with purple flowers. Then some sort of wrap for warmth and upper arm coverage. Preferably not a sweater. It could be a black shawl or a sheer black blouse or a shortish dressy jacket or bolero. Second choice, black and white paisley skirt (skirt #2, that type pattern is called paisley) with the black long-sleeved top. In fact, I would probably go with that one. I wish we could send Mocha up there too. Mocha, you think a loose belt over the black top?
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 7:58 am
It did strike me that you were not wearing any shoes in the pictures, and shoes sometimes make the outfit! LOL I like Dress #2 and Skirt #1 from the shop and skirt#1 from those you just posted.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 8:03 am
If it's the black top in the dressing room pics then I'd go with a more fitted belt. Kaili if you're wearing open toed shoes please get a nice pedicure with polished toes. I recommend a french manicure on the toes which will go with any outfit.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 8:28 am
Still like dress 1 best, but dress 2 looks great in the pic above too. And while I like skirt 1, I agree with the general consensus that the dresses are much dressier and more appropriate for a wedding - IMHO. And nothing wrong in bringing a sweater or shawl or pashmina, etc to drape over your shoulders. Confidence is the key. I also agree that you need to go for a total look, hair, shoes, jewelery, etc. IF you do go with the black top up there, maybe you have a pretty broach (pin) to go with it to jazz it up. Also if you go for the black dress with the 'aubergine' flowers, you might try to match your fingernails and toenails to that colour, or a few shades lighter. Or go with the French nails, as you can't go wrong there.
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 9:58 am
I think dress number 1 would be fine. Do you have a white linen jacket? or a Black linen jacket? A cardigan wouldnt work so much with a dress for a wedding but you can dress the outfit up very simply with a jacket and some beads. You could wear simple black patent pumps or white pumps depending on the color of the jacket.
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Kaili
Member
08-31-2000
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 10:09 am
Okay, two final dress choices...I went to TJ Maxx and these were both great deals so I'd be happy to keep either one if you guys give me the okay. I haven't gotten as far as shoes yet- I may need to buy some! I haven't looked at my dressier shoes in awhile... and there's not a lot more that I can do today- I was out shopping and my boss called wanting me to come in 2 hours early, so I had to come home. I have to leave in less than an hour. What do you think of these? I like the printed one.
I know, I know- better underwear are needed!
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Cndeariso
Member
06-28-2004
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 10:31 am
i REALLY like the robin's egg blue dress on you!!!
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 10:34 am
Oh I LOVE The first one. So pretty and very flattering. I like them both so much better than the other ones you posted. Strappy shoes with both, updo for the hair.
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Kaili
Member
08-31-2000
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 10:50 am
I think the blue one is kind of begging people to look at the belly, but I like the first one. I like both better than all the other stuff I posted. TJ Maxx was my friend today. I'm a little afraid of solids because I just realized...what if it's the color she picked for bridesmaids?? Not that I have a clue, but would a print in general just be a safer option?
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 11:01 am
Ooohhh I really like the first one! Love the little sleeves and it gives you the waist you don't think you have. You look really nice Kaili! And your hair is fine down .. you need to be comfortable.
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Serenity
Member
06-28-2005
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 11:13 am
I like the first dress too! The length is much more flattering than the floor length skirts. I agree with Vacanick - hair down may be comfortable. Have fun at the wedding!
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 11:22 am
Kaili, just sent you an e-mail.
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Merrysea
Member
08-13-2004
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 11:22 am
I agree with the first one!
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 11:29 am
I like the Robins Egg Blue and think it suits you very well.
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Biloxibelle
Member
12-21-2001
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 11:31 am
Definitely the first one. The length is perfect. The capped sleeves and neckline flatter your bust, waist and arms. I think with the neckline you can either wear your hair up or down which ever you prefer. Now off to shoe shopping. I will quietly watch and learn while Mocha works her magic on your feet.
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 11:48 am
yep, let the expert (miss mocha) do the shoe magic. i pick dress #1 from the TJMaxx's shopping. The second would work if you had some Spanx underwear. I just think the first one is flattering to your body shape.
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