On Summer Fashion
I really do not like shorts. I think they look terrible on just about everyone.
I don’t even find capris, while comfortable, terribly flattering to all but the thinnest, longest-legged women.
I like skorts. They’re more flattering than shorts and are good for the hottest of days.
I like skirts, in fact I wear them a lot in the summer.
A dress though, is what you want for those hottest days. My search for the perfect sundress is never ending.
This is cute, and in a nice summery color. (From Victoria’s Secret for $29). I’m not, as you know, sixteen-years-old, so I doubt I can pull it off.
If you’re sixteen, though, you should consider it. The price is right.
This is not bad, from Newport News for $59 on sale. This model reminds me of the woman with the gorgeous hair on CSI Miami.
I will never have that hair. How does she keep it from frizzing in the Miami heat? These things really distract from the plot.
I like a nice halter dress.
I’m into brown this year, too and have shoes that would look nice with this.
But, at $250 from Neiman Marcus, I think I’m going to have to pass.
As a side note, remember that famous pinup of Farrah Faucet? The one where she’s wearing the orange swimsuit? I saw that in a magazine today and you know what was refreshing to notice? She’s not frighteningly thin. And she’s not surgically enhanced. She looks pretty but normal. Wouldn’t it be nice if more models looked like Farrah used to? I’m just sayin’.
Of course, I don’t think we need to go back to the big frosted hair. I’m OK if that doesn’t come back in style.
I think I need an intervention. I’m completely drawn to two patterns when I shop: polka dots and paisley. I have owned, or currently own, plenty of polka dots. I’ve managed to steer clear of the paisley, but there’s a swimsuit I’ve been eyeing that’s aswirl with pink, orange, green and blue paisley. Somebody stop me.
This is lovely, though, and comes in brown, too. It’s $168 at J. Crew. I could do without the rosette thing. That would have to come off.
What do you think? Too bridesmaid?
As I said, the search for the summer dress never ends.
April 26th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
I haven’t worn shorts since elementary school. . . and I’m totally with you on skirts and dresses; they’re comfortable and appropriate. Unfortunately, my hips and thighs seem to want to make every skirt I wear splay out into an over-the-top A-line that only makes my hips and thighs look even bigger. If that’s possible. *sigh*
totally sucks about the cost of the nieman marcus dress, because if you can pull off a halter top, that is gorg-eous.
April 26th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
Halter tops require a convertible bra — but yes, I love them — I like my back and I think it’s the most flattering shape for my top half.
I have to agree with you on some of the A-line skirts — some are cut a bit full and can give that tent-like shape. I have some straighter skirts that hit above the knee that I wear with tees all summer — two I’ve had for years, one khaki and one denim. If I had nothing else, I could get away with just these everyday. Both from Eddie Bauer, in case you’re shopping!
April 26th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
I love paisley…and I never would have thought “bridesmaid” about that dress if you hadn’t mentioned it.
April 28th, 2008 at 1:23 pm
The last dress is darling. J. Crew offers very well-made clothing that stands the test of time … and for that I think it’s a steal. And the pink would look great on you!