Now, I don’t think this is too bad, but the long sleeve is just killing it. It makes it look like Eva was getting the dress sewn onto her and she’s such a petite thing that she just got sucked up into the Singer and now her arm’s all stitched up with silk and it’s probably really painful but she had to come to the party because she’s such a trooper.
Take a look.
I really do like this dress. In theory.
I also like children. In theory. But not in practice.
I like the red silk, I like the one-shoulder, I like the flowers/ruffles/swirls/whatever. The dress reminds me a lot of Anne Hathaway’s Oscar dress with the flowers, but that was perfect with just the strap instead of this full arm thing that’s going on.
This is obviously a more festive look than something you’d show up in on a random work day. But whatever, I don’t get to do festive looks, so y’all can just deal.
Let’s take a look.
Adrianna Papell Ruffle Jersey Dress ………. $68.90
Cut Out Pumps in bone patent ………. $9.99
Double-Hoop Bead Earrings ………. $7
This is still a festive look, yes? It can be worn to an office Christmas party, I think. The dress hits at the knee and has a cute little belt, and it has ruffles on the neckline and little sleeves. It’s not satin, which is what I was going for at first, but then I liked the flowery look and thought it picked up on that element from the first dress very well.
I added a pair of nude pumps from, surprise, surprise, Victoria’s Secret. And look at that price tag. JEEZ. WANT. The great thing about nude pumps is that they make your legs look longer.
Although, really, the word ‘nude’ is misleading. Because when I’m nude, I sure don’t look that color. So let’s call them…beige. BEIGE PUMPS.
There. That’s better.
The hoop earrings are the last touch, just to add some glitz.
And there we have it.
Your description of Eva’s ensemble is too kind. She looks like she was attacked by the drapes from a bordello.
But your version rocks.
I totally had a random conversation with Bob Blah about nude heels a week or so ago. I really do think they elongate legs!
And speaking of immobilized arms, your post reminded me of this top that Jane Aldridge of Sea of Shoes has: http://i0006.photobucket.com/albums/0006/seaofshoez/DSC_0380.jpg
She writes, “I have to say that as much as I love this top, it’s very impractical. My left arm was virtually imobilized [sic] in it. A fashion straight-jacket so to speak.”
The one Eva is wearing seems to allow a bit more freedom, but it sure looks odd! I like your version better. :)
Oh, man, that top you posted – it DOES look super constrictive! Anything that binds my arms like that (even over-the-shoulder stuff) makes me uneasy. I fidget a bit when I’m wearing something like that because I like to have the freedom to wave my arms around like a crazy person. :-P