How do you dress?
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I like wearing dresses and skirts, most of the time. I work at a software company and it's been mentioned more than once that I'm not really dressed in the typical 'uniform' --- t-shirt and jeans (and on fancy days, polo shirt and khakis!
). I shop from eShakti a lot --- cotton dresses, lots of material, traditional-feminine. I like Pyramid Collection as well.
This is a good example of the kind of thing I like to wear (I own it, actually):
I also like some edgier things though --- corsets and corset belts, black leather.
I tend to wear scarves in the summer as well, either wrapped around my head or over my shoulders (for those cold a/c rooms...).
Optional custom fitting and sleeve length? What is this madness and why is this the first I've heard of it?
It's awesome, I know! It took me years to find it, and I'm a 6'0" gal with a funny shape who hates traditional sizing. The caveats are that it's online only and even when you give them your measurements (not custom, but say height and bust measurements) some very minor alterations might be needed (usually straps are a bit too long, for instance).
Otherwise I'm really happy with them, overall. They're not cheap, but the material is beautiful. There is also the occasional sale, and overstock items (25% off).
I like wearing dresses and skirts, most of the time. I work at a software company and it's been mentioned more than once that I'm not really dressed in the typical 'uniform' --- t-shirt and jeans (and on fancy days, polo shirt and khakis!
I shop from eShakti a lot --- cotton dresses, lots of material, traditional-feminine. I like Pyramid Collection as well.
This is a good example of the kind of thing I like to wear (I own it, actually):
That dress in BEAUTIFUL. Unfortunately, I'm way too flabby to pull that off. If it had some sleeves on it, I might dare to give it a go. But I really love that 40s "sweetheart" cut.
How do I dress?
Generally I pull my shirt down over my head, then stick my arms through the sleeves. I put on my pants one leg at a time. And I usually put both socks on, then both shoes.
I've tried laying all my clothes out on the bed and jumping into them, but so far it doesn't work.
Generally I pull my shirt down over my head, then stick my arms through the sleeves. I put on my pants one leg at a time. And I usually put both socks on, then both shoes.
I've tried laying all my clothes out on the bed and jumping into them, but so far it doesn't work.
Haha, I'm on the opposite end, 5'1", but I hate traditional sizing too. You should never have showed me this site. I'm just going through thinking .. and I want this, and this, and this ...
I like wearing dresses and skirts, most of the time. I work at a software company and it's been mentioned more than once that I'm not really dressed in the typical 'uniform' --- t-shirt and jeans (and on fancy days, polo shirt and khakis!
I shop from eShakti a lot --- cotton dresses, lots of material, traditional-feminine. I like Pyramid Collection as well.
This is a good example of the kind of thing I like to wear (I own it, actually):
That dress in BEAUTIFUL. Unfortunately, I'm way too flabby to pull that off. If it had some sleeves on it, I might dare to give it a go. But I really love that 40s "sweetheart" cut.
Now now, I don't do negative body talk
I say rock it out --- I'm not a skinny minnie m'self. However, if you really don't feel comfortable going halter-top, what do you think about investing in a few good light summer boleros or shrugs?
For instance, this number from Torrid:
Mixing and matching a few base cover-ups can really extend your wardrobe selection, IMHO, giving you the ability to buy pieces that you wouldn't wear alone.
True. I need to get a least one casual dress, and a shrug or light sweater, especially since it's a)ungodly hot here for 9 months of the year, and b)every place here has the A/C set at Artic Blast---and I always seem to wind up sitting right under the vent.
Haha, I'm on the opposite end, 5'1", but I hate traditional sizing too. You should never have showed me this site. I'm just going through thinking .. and I want this, and this, and this ...
Sorry!
I need to back off clothing purchases for a while, I just made a few huge ones in preparation for the summer. But damn, can I just tell you how much I'm
-ing over this dress?
Do you want to talk socks?
I noticed that one and it's really pretty, but I'd never fit into that. I'm going to wait, but this top might be my first purchase from the site. I'm wary of side zips, though.
I noticed that one and it's really pretty, but I'd never fit into that.
Custom sizing, though! The idea being (which is the way clothing should be marketed in the first place) that pieces should be made to fit you, rather than the other way around
But I understand...the style looks a bit short for me, personally.I'm going to wait, but this top might be my first purchase from the site. I'm wary of side zips, though.
Ooo, very summery and light! Now, I find side-zips aren't so bad if you make sure to get a proper-sized bust --- this site lets you pick the bust size, so make sure to avail yourself of that option
I dress professionally for work -- usually a suit or a jacket w/ wool slacks or, less frequently, w/ khakis or a skirt. Tank top under the jacket if I'm going to be in the office all day; something less casual and more covered if I'm going elsewhere. Dress shoes, usually flat.
Outside work: jeans.
And, always, interesting jewelry. Mostly handmade beaded pieces.
Outside work: jeans.
And, always, interesting jewelry. Mostly handmade beaded pieces.
Ugh, summer is just a pain in the butt sometimes --- I usually wear scarves which can provide a bit of warmth in too-cold A/C, though I do find a nice open-weave mesh sweater/cardigan/shrug is an indoor summer must-have. Especially since summer dresses are constructed with the goal in mind of leaving as much skin bare from bust-up as possible
OMG, DUKAT, you HORRIBLE WOMAN! Thanks a lot for posting that damned eshakti site. Now I have to shop! I don't have the money for this. I blame you!
Haha, I'm on the opposite end, 5'1", but I hate traditional sizing too. You should never have showed me this site. I'm just going through thinking .. and I want this, and this, and this ...
Weirdly enough, men's clothing probably sticks closer to this ideal than ladies. The concept of the custom suit (whether made-to-measure or bespoke) has never really lost fairly widespread currency amongst buyers of men's clothing even in the ready-to-wear era. Admittedly, actual ownership may be less, but still, I'd bet the percentage of men wearing some form of custom-made clothing is much higher (although still low in absolute terms) than women doing the same.
On the other hand, couture dresses and the like fell away rapidly in ladies fashion once pret-a-porter really took off. It's good to see it returning in some parts, at least. There's nothing like a well-fitted glamorous dress to flatter a woman's figure (well, except a good pair of heels, but that rather goes without saying).
Post-purchase tailoring is another absolute necessity too many people have forgotten, but that's a somewhat tangential story, I guess.
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