Comments on: Friday Fatshion: Summer Dresses

By: Sexy at any Size

Sexy at any Size — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 09:24:16 +0000

I loved the Malibu dress but what i enjoyed even more is the conversation that ensued in the comments section!

By: Becky

Becky — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:49:28 +0000

Oh my God! I just found the most perfect wedding dress! This is exactly, exactly what I've been looking for. And for under $300!

By: Boudicca

Boudicca — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:27:59 +0000

As nice as many of the dress options are posted here – I am utterly frustrated in finding some simple, casual summer dresses just for every day going to the store, knocking about the house, or hanging out with friends (here in NYC – we refer to them as “schmata” dresses). Some simple lightweight cotton or linen dresses that aren’t too expensive, don’t involve crazed pucci patterns, and don’t have the whole Empire/Roman waist that makes every woman look pregnant. In an 18(US) – I can only seem to find shifts that make me look exactly like my grandmother.

Any tips for casual dresses in plus sizes?

By: Caitlin

Caitlin — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:57:04 +0000

Piffle, if you were to have a dinner party, I would gatecrash. Because that sounds amazing.

SFG, good effort. Down with the stripe fascists! I didn’t wear horizontal stripes much for years, and felt guilty when I did, because oh noes! They will make me look wider! Um, then why does everyone in the world make horizontal striped clothes? Answer: because they a) are fun and b) look fucking great. I bought several striped tank tops as part of my going-to-camp splurge and they look so awesome. I am so happee!

By: Maggie

Maggie — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:11:46 +0000

I just bought a black dress to wear to my brother-in-law’s wedding. I feel like it might be a bit… well, dark, since the wedding is outdoors. It was only $20 though (Yay Marshalls!) so i can keep it as a LBD and look for something else. That green and white print is GORGEOUS, but a bit out of my unemployed current budget. You’ve inspired me to keep looking, though!

By: Kirsten

Kirsten — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:49:06 +0000

Oooh, good timing – I went to a garden party yesterday after noon. There was pimms and champagne and strawberries and cake and croquet. It was amazing.

I wore a strappy pink summer dress over jeans. Most of the girls there were in pretty tops and skirts, apart from one of my friends who wore an amazing ankle length white diaphanous sun dress.

By: Betsy

Betsy — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:55:49 +0000

Just a note for everyone talking about too expensive stuff. I’ve never been one to pinch pennies (especially when it comes to clothes because just FINDING stuff that fits is hard enough without finding it on sale, as well), but I found this fantastic little trick: google the store you’re shopping at and “coupons” or “sales” and start clicking.
Those little number and letter combinations can save you a heck of a lot of money. For example, I needed new sweats, so I went to old Navy, filled my cart, and googled. For a $280 order (I know, Old Navy, right? But I bought a ton of stuff) I got $40 off! Free shipping, plus some sales and coupons. They even let me use the coupons for “Old Navy cardholders only” when I just used a plain Visa. My mom needed new kitchen appliances she ordered them online. I googled for her, and got free shipping plus coupons to that store!
TRY IT! You don’t lose anything, but you have a lot of money to save, sisters!

By: marcelle42

marcelle42 — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 22:21:18 +0000

Karen from the Lee Lee’s trip here. Thanks for the compliment, Kate :) I actually found that style of dress reasonably rack-o-doom-friendly (I wear a 46H, for those who are curious), but it did fit *much* better with a good bra. Also, Lisa mentioned that 1) there would be several dresses in this style with different fabrics/colors/patterns, and 2) this is the maxi dress, and they would also be making it in other lengths. I’m actually not a huge fan of the orange, but Lisa wanted me to try it on so that I could order other dresses in the same style once this stuff came out next season. So, even more fun dresses to look forward to!

By: Becky

Becky — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:53:34 +0000

Naomi, I love the second pair. They look a little more serious in black than red too, what are the purposes you think they won’t be serious enough for?

By: Becky

Becky — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:50:45 +0000

Blithe, I’ve done that trick, it’s like wearing a push up bra! Of course, I’ve also torn a dress trying to pull it down under my boobs, so be careful ;)