My HG LBD!

Oh, sure, we all search for it––the perfect little black dress––but it
seems so elusive. Sometimes we think we've found it, only to discover
that it is too long, too short or simply looks dated within a season
or two.
I do believe I've found my hg lbd! It's a two–layer Betsey Johnson
dress. I first saw it about a year ago on the Nordstrom site.
Wouldn't consider buying it at full price though. Then it was gone!
Recently it reappeared on the website, marked down more than 50%. She
shoots! She scores!! (It's sold out now but I managed to find a link
to the ad.)
I wore it the other night with red suede Arche "Jenny" knee–high boots
(scored at a major discount last spring). I felt like a million
(cofarb)bucks, and was very comfortable too! Tiny urls for the dress
and boots follow. My purse was just like the last url except mine is
all black, including the hearts and strap.
Anyone feel like describing her hg lbd? Also, what do you wear *with*
it? (And what's the guy equivalent of the little black dress?)
http://tinyurl.com/c9tdq
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Anyone feel like describing her hg lbd? Also, what do you wear *with* it?
(And what's the guy equivalent of the little black dress?)

It's fabulous – congrats! I have yet to find mine, but you give me hope!
Nadya

Oh, sure, we all search for it––the perfect little black dress––but it seems
so elusive. Sometimes we think we've found it, only to discover that it is
too long, too short or simply looks dated within a season or two.

I do believe I've found my hg lbd! It's a two–layer Betsey Johnson dress.
I first saw it about a year ago on the Nordstrom site. Wouldn't consider
buying it at full price though. Then it was gone! Recently it reappeared
on the website, marked down more than 50%. She shoots! She scores!! (It's
sold out now but I managed to find a link to the ad.)

Anyone feel like describing her hg lbd?

(And what's the guy equivalent of the little black dress?)

http://tinyurl.com/c9tdq

http://tinyurl.com/afnfq

http://tinyurl.com/a9ptg

"Nadya" <na...@spam.net> wrote in message
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Among the features of my new lbd that I think make it especially flexible:
Just–above–the–knee length (which I think will hold up style–wise for a long
time);

Three–quarter length sleeves (which will allow me to add a cardigan or
jacket––something you can't do with puffy or bell sleeves)*;

Stretchy fabric to accommodate a few more or a few fewer pounds;

Packability and washability.

*The not–full–length sleeves will help show off a bracelet and the low
neckline lets me wear any necklace or pendant.

"I actually have a couple LBD.. one is a sleeveless Nicole Miller dress
with a sheer net top from the sternum up and a body skimming princess
seemed dress in black crepe with a slightly belled out skirt and it hits
just above the knee.
It's classic, perfect and beautiful
The OTHER LBD that I have, I got off DawnSE.. We did a clothing swap of
iffy clothes. I got this assymetrical slip dress that's awesome.. in a
charmeuse type fabric and I can wear it with a couple of cropped
sweaters––
one in pink that I got from Dawn as well that hits just at the top of the
rib cage; another rosy one with deconstructed chiffon edging the cuffs and
front (not cropped. but ends at the waist)
and a slightly cropped white cardigan with a sort of beading detail
around
the crewneck collars and down each side of the opening
these all work really well with that second and even the first LBD
Stevie
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Unlike a lot of expensive brands, Lovcat is not something we have at local
full–price retail stores. They are pretty expensive when they hit
Marshall's but they get reduced quickly. I can usually find them for about
20% of (not "off") the original tag price. Eighty percent off is a pretty
good deal, imho.

Thanks Veronica. Are you satisfied with your LBD or are you always looking
for the HG one?

I often wish I could sew. I've even toyed with the idea of learning now but
I am such a klutz. (Remember what the girl's home ec dress looked like in
The Trouble with Angels?) But if you can sew, you can graft together the
perfect features. Of course, that certainly takes a huge amount of skill.
I don't have that much time left.

cofarb wrote:
A classic and flattering length indeed.
Yeah, I wish my favortie LBD (but not an HG) had 3/4 sleeves
A must.
Because you don't want to have to spend more money on dry cleaning it than
buying it.
Accessory versatily a bonus!
Again, it was a great find.
Veronica
––
Makeup, it takes believing in. Like a magic carpet, it's belief that
makes it fly. Otherwise, it's just a rug.
If you believe in it, makeup has a magic all it's own.
Of course, makeup is only dime–store magic. But it works well enough,
when it's used properly.",
the makeup artist, from the book Sooner or Later, based on the 1978 TV
movie of the same name.

cofarb wrote:
or that it fits your shoulders and not your waist/hips and makes one look
fat. Or one loses/gains weight and the LBD doesn't fit anymore.
I love the look of LBD's but separates work better on me.
Congratulations are in order
I don't have one......yet.
Probably some kind of dark suit.
Very nice.
Very cofarby boots.
Very cute purse. Almost Hello Kittyish in style.
Veronica
––
Makeup, it takes believing in. Like a magic carpet, it's belief that
makes it fly. Otherwise, it's just a rug.
If you believe in it, makeup has a magic all it's own.
Of course, makeup is only dime–store magic. But it works well enough,
when it's used properly.",
the makeup artist, from the book Sooner or Later, based on the 1978 TV
movie of the same name.

Yes, learning to sew is on my list of things to learn if I ever have
the time. Or I should just find a local seamstress I can trust and
have my LBD's altered. Or look for LBD suit separates or something.
Damn these shoulders and my belly.

––
Makeup, it takes believing in. Like a magic carpet, it's belief that
makes it fly. Otherwise, it's just a rug.
If you believe in it, makeup has a magic all it's own.
Of course, makeup is only dime–store magic. But it works well enough,
when it's used properly.",
the makeup artist, from the book Sooner or Later, based on the 1978 TV
movie of the same name.

cofarb wrote:
My daughter works at Marshalls, I will have to have her keep an eye out
for me (she's already under instructions to watch for Urban Decay/Hard
Candy, Express Editor pants, and LeCrueset)! I got a Dooney "Charms" bag
there last month that I'd been lusting after in the department store..
originally $225, $79.99 at Marshalls. Couldn't wait to see if it'd be
reduced as there was only one there!
LOVE those boots, too.
becca

––
"I like that people say it's harder to quit smoking than to kick heroin.
This makes me feel really good because now I know I can develop a heroin
addiction and quit it. Obviously I'll be able to." –Pamie

"Nadya" <na...@spam.net> wrote in message
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Did you see the In Style article Audrey referred to in her post on this
thread? I don't remember exactly what it said but there were a large number
of examples.
Among the features of my new lbd that I think make it especially flexible:
Just–above–the–knee length (which I think will hold up style–wise for a long
time);
Three–quarter length sleeves (which will allow me to add a cardigan or
jacket––something you can't do with puffy or bell sleeves)*;
Stretchy fabric to accommodate a few more or a few fewer pounds;
Packability and washability.
*The not–full–length sleeves will help show off a bracelet and the low
neckline lets me wear any necklace or pendant.
Keep hunting!

cofarb wrote:
I did see the article – and I like your list of key features (sorry,
taking a break from writing writing perfomance reviews and I'm in manager
speak mode.) Unfortunately, I'm a plus size, and plus size dresses seem
to consist of tents and empire waist tents. I currently have one dres
that is too small (bought it in the misses section then gained a few
pounds), and one that is a bit too big. I see STYLES of dresses (e.g.in
the article you mentioned) that I KNOW would great on me (v neck, defined
waist, slightly full skirt, just below the knee, fabulous fabric), but
they just don't make them in my size. Plus size dresses seem to assume
that you have a giant bust and no waist. Neither of which is true in my
case. And 80% of them are ankle lenght.
You did say, keep ranting, right? This is a subject I've given some
thought to, as you can tell, and is one of the main reasons I am
occassionally motivated to lose weight. Nevermind health and looks, I
want a dress!
Still hunting,
Nadya

It's very frustrating. I almost never even look in the petites section
anymore. The dresses always seemed to have giant schoolmarm collars––not
what a short person really needs––which is great if you want to look like a
Pilgrim. Sometimes you have to wonder "What were they thinking?"
Again, the answer seems to be in learning how to sew our own clothes. (It's
not happening here anytime soon.)
cofarb

You can also see a dress that comes in both misses and plus, the misses
version has a nice flattering 21–23 inch waist to hem measurement and
the plus size version will have a 26. I'm not siz foot tall, I want the
misses length! I had one dress I ordered that claimed to have that
length but when It came it was far far longer, calf length.

Good luck with your hunt, may it be successful.

cofarb wrote:

Unfortunately, I'm a plus size, and plus size
dresses seem to consist of tents and empire waist tents.

I see STYLES of
dresses (e.g.in the article you mentioned) that I KNOW would great on me
(v neck, defined waist, slightly full skirt, just below the knee,
fabulous fabric), but they just don't make them in my size.

Plus size
dresses seem to assume that you have a giant bust and no waist. Neither
of which is true in my case. And 80% of them are ankle lenght.

You did say, keep ranting, right? This is a subject I've given some
thought to, as you can tell, and is one of the main reasons I am
occassionally motivated to lose weight. Nevermind health and looks, I
want a dress!

Still hunting,
Nadya