You guys? This is a good one. I got black because I wanted a super-basic black dress that could be work-appropriate or dressed up for a date, but it comes in a bunch of cute prints. Upsides: The material is substantial, it's washable and, best of all, doesn't have stupid hip-enhancing pockets that I would have to get removed.
Downside: it runs big and it bothers me a little bit that the raised trim shows through once you wrap it. (Not a big deal for dark colors, but aggravating in lighter colors.) I ended up getting my normal size in the petite fit because I thought the regular was too long and too big through the upper arm and shoulders. If you're tempted, today would be a good day to buy this dress. BR is currently offering 40% off with code BRFORTY (plus 2% back on eBates.)
I generally find that wrap dresses are flattering (though I don't think any dress is "universally" flattering. This one proves my point.) but I should stress how much a difference a good slip can make. If you're not wearing a slip under a wrap dress, you're doing it wrong. I love love love this one from Gap so much I can't even tell you. it just makes every dress hang a bit better, smooths everything out and prevents the world from seeing your pannies when a strong wind blows. Do it! Make your grandmother proud.
I added a scarf because I was freezing my ass off. It's from Ann Taylor, land of surprisingly good scarves.
Have I told you lately how much I love my new MBMJ bag? I looooove it. So great. This one is similar but with a smaller price tag.
That is adorable! We have the same body type and I just bought this in a couple of colors at the GAP, you'd probably enjoy it as well: http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?vid=1&pid=941996002 Also, do you guys have that thingy where you get an email when the blog is updated? If so, point a sister to it!
ReplyDeleteOh, sweet, thanks! I will check that out. We don't have a mailing list but we do have a Facebook page and a Twitter page, both of which update when we have a new entry. The links to both are up there to the right. Thanks for reading!
DeleteLong time reader first time commenter, just have to say that you look amazing in that dress Adrien! Sad I missed the 40% off but will keep an eye out for a future promotion...
ReplyDeleteI love your Banana Republic Gemma Dress I just ordered myself one today in a print I think I should have go a basic black too, dang it! Can you tell me about the boots you are pairing your outfit will here in above pic?
ReplyDeleteOf course! They're Loeffler Randall Matilde boots. I wear them a ton.
DeleteHello Adrien, I have the BR Gemma wrap dress, and the slit near the waist has me utterly confused. So far, I've been tying a bow over it to cover the slit, but it's not a good solution because 1) throughout the day the bow shifts and exposes the slit, and 2) I'm sure there is a correct way to properly use/cover the slit. How did you tie your dress so the waist slit doesn't show? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAre you threading the belt through the slit first? And then the other side wraps around the back and should cover what's left. I don't have any issues with it, so I wonder if you're tying it differently?
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