Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Caution: Trends May Attack

Now, don't nay-say me here people. Yes, this dress ($108, hazel, 2nd flr) might be cute if I styled it with some great stockings and chunky ankle-strap heels. But this shot is from a dressing room, with dressing room lighting, and thus well illustrates why we should tiptoe round lace come fall. If it's not Prada-like quality, you run the risk of it looking very cheap. Or looking too lingerie. So, come fall, go gently while waking the lace lover dwelling deep inside your trend-abiding self. And don't let her bite you in the ass.

I would wear this dress: in dark bars and restaurants; at home for an intimate dinner with my man; um, that's all I got. Anyone?


Macy's Herald Square,
151 W. 34th btwn Broadway & 7th

16 comments :

WendyB said...

Actually, I don't think it's bad. With tights it could be very nice.

Tricia said...

yes, I think so too! hmm, maybe not the best example, should have gone to Conway instead.

ButterflyDiary said...

I would buy this, then accessorize

Sharon S said...

I think you're absolutely right-with stockings and heels it would really work-I'm loving the comeback of lace too!!

Siljesfashion said...

Great look with thights!

Lipstick said...

Maybe it's because it is 100 degrees in the shade here, but I love that dress and would wear it with gladiator sandals. Everyone commence making fun of me!

Tricia said...

no way, lipstick, I think you are in the majority! i obviously chose too cute of a lace dress!

Anonymous said...

(I usually read this blog in the middle of the night when I can't sleep. A cat attacked my arm yesterday at work but the Vicodin didn't work....)

This dress looks like something Ashlee Simpson would wear if invited to perform for the soldiers in Iraq. I would pair it with jeans and chunky heels, if forced to wear it!

Anonymous said...

Some hot accessories and it will look much better

Hugs from Angel

Imelda Matt - The Despotic Queen of Shoes said...

such good advise that most people will ignore.

Syed said...

Love it, I think you could possibly get away with wearing it usually if you wore some leggings and maybe a few accessories. But for a quiet dinner it looks wonderful :)

yiqin; said...

I think wit leggings is good too! & yes, shoes will solve everyting! Go for chunky heels! :D

Tricia said...

hmm, consensus seems to be the dress can be saved. maria, sounds like you've got to go stronger than vidodin next time you encounter a bad kittie. I'm sorry! although the Ashlee simpson comment is dead on. and thanks, imelda, i think we all can envision how bad cheap lace can look.

Sister Wolf said...

I think it's adorable. I'd probably wear it with biker boots and ruin the look completely.

Elizabeth said...

With opaque tights? That's the only problem, that it's a bit leg-showy. Otherwise, you look great!

Anonymous said...

Okay MIss Fashion... your fans demand an answer: is it you? Did we add it to the walk-in?
TP