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Tuesday 3 December 2019

One That Got Away - The Elasticated Waist Dress



The Elasticated Waist Dress



Here’s another  that got away. 


The elasticated waist dress.  Its raison d’etre, the ruched expandable middle, is not particularly attractive and needs covering with a belt, IMHO.  And if a dress can’t hold its own without tweaks and accessories then it’s not worthy of entry into my wardrobe. 

But a lovely dress on the right body shape.  And a forgiving friend when faced with the full Christmas πŸŽ„ dinner πŸ₯˜ blow out.  But it’s not for the fuller figure.  Apparently.

Can’t remember my personal stylist’s exact words but it was probably something along the lines of “sack of potatoes πŸ₯” tied in the middle “ ... it usually is !


So, do you have something totally forgiving that is your comfortable go-to on Christmas Day?



A la perchoine, 
Mary x. 


And that concludes this mini series of ones that got away.  I’d been avoiding certain trends that I felt weren’t quite ME.  But I decided to give them all a go and even tried them a second time, to check if I’d changed my view from the initial try-on.  But it turns out none were keepers.  
Though the pleated skirt was one that I’m a tempted to give another go. 

Did you enjoy my shorter posts?  My bite-size posts?
Were they something you could slip easily into your busy day?

8 comments:

  1. I have to agree with you on the subject of elasticated waist dresses. I can't think of ANY body shape they would flatter.

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    1. Well that's interesting, Jay, and maybe you're right!
      Hugs, x.

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  2. Yes I have tried them too and the waist is always in the wrong place for me (I am tall). I just cant get on with these midi length dresses at all, a shift style always looks more stylish on me at least!

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    1. Spot on, Lin, I'm long waisted and they bunch up under my boobs which is not a good place to be bunching on me! I think a midi sleeker line works. Oh let's say sleek works EVERY time eh?!!!
      Hugs, x.

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  3. I agree with both ladies'comments above Γ‘nd your fashion stylist's views. Not flattering on any body! IMHO, only straight dresses are perfect to hide post-Christmas dinner bulges :o)

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  4. I have loved this little short blog post series Mary! More like this please XXX

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    1. Oh sweet Libda, it's so lovely to get your feedback, thanks!
      Hugs, x.

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