I am packing the usual suspects but I wanted to show you the sheer cotton crossback dress in black. I bought this in white first because it was dirty cheap ($20) and I wasn't sure I would still find the black, but it looked very night-gowny. A few days later I found the black at the Collection store (not marked down of course so as not to risk selling it) so I returned the white and ended up keeping the black. This is the perfect backyard dress as it is too sheer to wear out. Some would say it is a cover-up but personally I don't like to wear dresses like this one as cover-ups (it is too low cut and that's where I usually need protection, not to mention that it is going to fall below the top of your bikini). I don't have a house so I don't have a backyard but we spend a fair amount of time in the mornings and late afternoons on the large terrace of our the apartment, so I would say this is going to be my "terrace" dress. Who knew I needed one ;-).
Anyway, I tried both the XS and XXS back in the day and the XS was very unflattering. The XXS fits much better but I think it needs a belt to keep the nightgowny look at bay. This raffia one is perfect for the vacation feel of the dress:
I am only going to pack very casual stuff this time. We almost never stroll in town (where people tend to be more dressed up) except in Montauk, which is very low key anyway. We are going to celebrate officially our 15th anniversary while are there and we are probably going to have a date night in a nice restaurant (probably Shelter Island) but I don't feel like taking anything dressy. I am undecided about which dress to take because I didn't buy any new casual dress this year (except for the one above, which is even too casual, and the H&M leopard one that I think is not my husband's style). To those of you who know my closet well, any suggestions are welcome!
OK, talk to you in 9-10 days (as I already said I have very little reception there so it is unlikely that I will comment during my stay)!
Hi Ema, I think it's so sweet that you wanted to 'set the record straight' - I must say, I always forget that you are Italian as your English is so good!
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Hi Ema,
ReplyDeleteI often read your blog but don't post on many. Just wanted to wish you a wonderful anniversary and a great trip! I hope the weather is great.
I recall when someone posted something rude about a previous post which is why I believe you wanted to set the record straight. Just wanted to say that you are such a sweet person and you definitely don't need to justify anything. It's nobody's business, we read your blog because we enjoy it. :) I definitely want to visit the hamptons sometime, I look forward to your posts when you're back.
Dirty cheap! I knew you said dirty cheap. lol I hope you *own* getaway residences in 4 major cities in the US and are just keeping it under wraps. Ignore the haters. However, I understand your desire to clarify because that lifestyle opens up an entirely different conversation w/ppl who are in the same boat.
ReplyDeleteThe black looks great on you. I hope you have a really good time. 15 years! Congratulations :)
blah blah blah...I'm not making sense & I only speak/read one language. Ha!
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