I just bought this in the sales. It's from APC and I usually can't go wrong with anything from there. It's silk, hmmm maybe a little bit too shiny, but definitely not over the no-go 'satin' boundary. It fits perfectly. But is it a bit too much like '70s fancy dress? (I bought it for private views etc: want to look vaguely professional, not too girly, but also ready to party - you know how it is...).
Here's the actual item:
Should I keep it or should I send it back. Honest opinions below please. (You are allowed to say it's horrible).
Photo absolutely required.
Posted by: Expat Stu | January 17, 2011 at 04:00 PM
Keep! Very elegant, and just the right amount of shiny. But you've gotta love it. Do you?
Posted by: Sam | January 17, 2011 at 04:47 PM
I say keep. Love the cut of it -- almost vintage looking. However, I have to agree with Sam. If you don't love it, you won't wear it. Forget about us -- find the love or get rid of it.
Posted by: Brandon | January 17, 2011 at 05:22 PM
Does it look good on you? Does it make you feel fabulous? Then keep it; I think it's the best jumpsuit cut I've seen! Does it make you feel self-conscious (even if you know it looks fab)? Will it be in the back of your mind throughout the whole event? Then take it back. But that's just my opinion....
Posted by: MarieP | January 17, 2011 at 06:42 PM
I veer between Uma Thurman in Kill Bill and Michael Jackson the moon walk years!
Posted by: alison | January 18, 2011 at 11:04 AM
very interesting! it will be too much with shiny high heel shoes, too much pink blush and an exploded haircut. otherwise, it could be a cool modern outfit. PS: I would tell you if I would consider it horrible!
Posted by: Dana | January 18, 2011 at 12:10 PM
A Mr (or possibly Ms)Fred Metcalfe also wrote me a private message saying, 'Not with those ankles.'
It's kind of too late to protest that my ankles are one of my better features, though my drawing hand might have been a bit off yesterday.
I'm still considering the shine factor of the fabric plus other unfortunate cultural references: garage mechanic? Joan Jett? Princess Leia gone over to the dark side?
Posted by: badaude | January 18, 2011 at 04:12 PM
I think you'll have to suck it up and give us a photo of you in it for a better informed opinion. Otherwise, I love it.
Posted by: Rachel Merrill | January 19, 2011 at 04:58 PM
Yuk, will make your bottom look awful.
Posted by: Judy | January 19, 2011 at 04:59 PM
We really need a photo to confirm or counteract the above comment.
Posted by: Expat Stu | January 19, 2011 at 07:56 PM
OK someone just asked me to do a photoshoot in March so I'll wear it and post the result. Deal?
Posted by: badaude | January 24, 2011 at 10:33 AM
The challenge of our past remains the challenge of our future; will we be one nation, one people, with one common destiny, or not?
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