tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105587296187650411.post8689083629426164386..comments2024-02-12T01:34:58.969-08:00Comments on MISS CAVENDISH: Best Dress-edMiss Cavendishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17461488799928956875noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105587296187650411.post-25443034534880696962011-07-22T18:11:41.435-07:002011-07-22T18:11:41.435-07:00I can't think- all I want right now is to be o...I can't think- all I want right now is to be one of these pictured ladies!! I must read this article- gee, I remember how hard it was to find any kind of dress 10 years ago- I love the range of options these days!thatdamngreendresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01447077996033438075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105587296187650411.post-89265172409455091932011-07-22T12:12:04.821-07:002011-07-22T12:12:04.821-07:001. If it's a sun dress than a cotton or linen,...1. If it's a sun dress than a cotton or linen, lined in cotton. Evening, cocktail dress can be made of silk or viscose. Maxi dresses in a poly viscose Lycra.<br />2. not really a stickler for a waist defined dress, can be empire or princess cut or sheath, although the latter is my least favourite option.<br />3. again yes, if it is a sun dress<br />4. no, and no, I like cap sleeves or butterfly sleeves or something gathered to cover my upper arms<br />5. & &. yes to v neck or even surplice and yes to collars, I like the notched lapels, vintagey shirt dresses<br />7. buttons, zippers, hook and eye, just no elastic please!<br />8. knee length works best, or maxi, no minis<br />9. solid colour, abstract prints, metallic linen and certain very limited floral prints appeal to me. Wouldn't say no to cute, but that would be reserved for informal occasions only.coffeeaddicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08719243899202995984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105587296187650411.post-73356587307872519922011-07-21T13:13:22.289-07:002011-07-21T13:13:22.289-07:00I agree on all counts. Question though: where do y...I agree on all counts. Question though: where do you find dresses like this? I struggle immensely to find dresses that are long enough without looking frumpy.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03762504684339513989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105587296187650411.post-76742988573314454682011-07-21T11:52:14.800-07:002011-07-21T11:52:14.800-07:00I'm not sure when above the knee dresses becam...I'm not sure when above the knee dresses became problematic - I have good legs - but you are quite right about the proportions, it just looks wrong now. I am drawn increasingly to fitted three quarter length trousers & long, narrow tunic tops (subject to the same criteria as dresses for the neckline and bodice).<br /><br />An inch too long or short and the entire ensemble is wrong.Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15009265065197644944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105587296187650411.post-78561402761477749662011-07-21T11:42:17.667-07:002011-07-21T11:42:17.667-07:00I'd call that knee-length. Anything above the...I'd call that knee-length. Anything above the knee now looks dangerously out of proportion for me unless the sandals are absolutely spot on (and footwear for this length is also vetted on a case-by-case basis). So simple, yet . . .Miss Cavendishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17461488799928956875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105587296187650411.post-80394612850025247122011-07-21T11:34:11.310-07:002011-07-21T11:34:11.310-07:00Covering the knees but only just (is this knee len...Covering the knees but only just (is this knee length? Below the knee?). Empire line, gentle A line skirt (absolutely no tucks/flounces). I always wear mine with fitted cardigan (but then, I live in England, so this is as much necessity as sartorial preference). I too am fond of print but anything too self-consciously vintage looks frumpy rather than charming on me (41 & 5'8).Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15009265065197644944noreply@blogger.com