Even if it got a lot of criticism and I was the first one to say that I didn't like the fact that this dress was made in silk and not in a knit, I really liked the feeling of the Marin striped dress on. It is very flowvy and the silk feels like a stroke on the skin. It isn't too short on me and I think that it is a dress that looks better on small-chested ladies than on the bustier ones (I have the opposite problem with the Laporte blouse that I think is not made for small busts). I am still not sure why this dress can be found on the website under the "cover-up" category (as I would never wear it as a cover up and it's a dress that I will wear in the city), but I took the "beachy" inspiration into the accessories:
The second dress is the "bohemian-chic", in-store only, pinkish dress (it only comes in this color). With the 20% off it was a very good price IMO and it is the perfect dress for a beach vacation. I am going to the Hamptons in July and I can see it going easily from a early morning shopping at the green market, to the beach, to an afternoon ice-cream and even dinner. Here with the same accessories that I wore with the Marin dress :
As per the other new arrivals that I have tried on, the only regret that I have are the starfish shorts. I should have gotten those but actually my PS talked me out of them when she asked me if I really wanted to spend $60 in a pair of shorts that I will probably find on sale for half of the price. I know, kind of a weird advice from a PS who is normally supposed to get you to spend, but she is probably right that I can find them later on sale and I have more shorts than I can wear in an entire summer already.
What do you think of these two dresses? Which one do you prefer? Did you try or own the Marin dress?
Hello, I absolutely LOVE the pink-ish bohemian looking dress!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Must have!! I wonder if it's still in my store, since it's not online...bummer. How does the sizing fit?? You look stunning in both dresses, and love the beachy accessories you have pulled together for them:)
ReplyDeletebtw, do you remember what the dress is called?? (the pinkish one)
ReplyDeleteI just bought the marin dress last night! I couldn't resist. Do you find it a bit thin/ see though? I couldn't really tell in the fitting room so I decided to try it on when it's sunnier, but it's so comfy I just had to buy it. Didn't see the pink dress, which might have suited me more since I'm on the busty side. :)
ReplyDeletei love both of your dresses! so cute! i guess summer is just around the corner huh? =)p
ReplyDeleteI prefer the Marin dress...the pinkish one is a little non-descript, at least in the photos. You look cute in both of them!
ReplyDeleteHi Ema, I love reading your blog! This is the first time I'm leaving a comment -- I think you look great in both dresses! May I ask where you got your espadrilles from? They seem to go with everything summery...
ReplyDeletemrs.anketell, I don't remember how it is called but my ticket does ;-). It's called "Chambray Barbara dress" (honestly I didn't notice that it was chambray but it is very soft). The style number on the ticket is OR5219. Size-wise it goes XS-L, and I am wearing a XS.
ReplyDeleteIt must still be in the stores, it was only two weeks ago...
A Loopy Life, it is thin but not see-through (it is a very dark shade of navy). I am sure that it looks good on you even if you are bustier ;-).
ChocoDisco, well summer is really here. It was 105 degrees on Friday!
Sue, thanks. In the pics you can't see well the pretty embroidery on the sleeves of the pink dress.
Grande Decaf Americano, thanks and welcome! The espadrilles that I am wearing in these pics are from Stubbs and Wooton (http://www.stubbsandwootton.com/shoebrowser/ladies/espadrille/Kelly_Rib_Nude)
They are expensive (I got them as a birthday present three years ago) but as you said the color goes with eveything. You can find cheaper versions (the JCrew Estella for example)
That's it, I must have the Marin dress. I just love it, and it looks great on you. I think it has a cool, vintage look, and I love a nice silk.
ReplyDeleteOff to order it now....
I just purchased the striped one myself - I sized "up" to make it extra flowy and then belted it! I really love it and I think it's going to be one of my favorites this summer :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info, Ema. Even though the espadrilles are on the pricier side, I may just have to get them because they look perfect (love the color, love the style!). And I would much rather buy one pair of espadrilles, rather than go out and buy 2 or 3 other cheaper pairs that just don't measure up to the one I really want! For now they're on my wish list. Another thing that's holding me back is the heel height - I have two little ones (2 1/2 and 6 months), so I'm usually in flats.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I love the Marin dress on you, I ordered the stripe romper instead. Thank you so much for posting the pictures from the dressing room!