The Striped Mistake
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| Dress: H&M, Jacket: H&M, Shoes: SE Boutique via DSW, Purse: H&M, Necklace: GreeTeaJewels via Etsy, Bracelet: Express, Nails: Sally Hansen Mellow Yellow |
A couple things about this dress. 1. It’s made of a stretchy material so it’s VERY form fitting. 2. It keeps getting higher with each step I take so by the time I’ve walked a block it’s up to my butt. 3. It’s not very practical for going out in public.
I bought this dress in the spring thinking it would be great for summer but kept going back and forth as to whether I should keep it or not. Alas, I waited too long and couldn’t really return it. So I wore it on a hot day out to lunch with the hubs. I didn’t realize that I would pretty much have to hold down the bottom of the dress with both hands in order to keep it from riding up to my waist. Luckily it’s a pretty basic piece so I think I can get away with wearing skirts over top. What do you do with items that turn out to be fashion mistakes?
I bought this dress in the spring thinking it would be great for summer but kept going back and forth as to whether I should keep it or not. Alas, I waited too long and couldn’t really return it. So I wore it on a hot day out to lunch with the hubs. I didn’t realize that I would pretty much have to hold down the bottom of the dress with both hands in order to keep it from riding up to my waist. Luckily it’s a pretty basic piece so I think I can get away with wearing skirts over top. What do you do with items that turn out to be fashion mistakes?
This whole time I thought I read Striped Milkshake.. so whilst reading through your post I kept looking out for a reference to a milkshake haha. Maybe my brain is trying to tell me something. I think it actually looks really nice on you. Very flattering.
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Haha…now it's in my head and every time I look at the title I see "Striped Milkshake" too!…hahaha
I bought a similar dress from Forever 21 and it does the same thing! I have only worn it in blog pictures as it shows waaaaay to much with every step. Love the yellow nails and brown shoes with the black stipes!
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so cute!
love that dress, and denim jacket.
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I bought a dress from TJ Maxx a year ago and now I can't figure out how to style it!
Well you can't tell its difficult to wear!
xx amy
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Too bad about the dress cause it looks great on you. But you are right you can use it as a top with skirts or even with some skinny jeans or jeggings.
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What if you wear it with leggings underneath in the fall? It would be really cute with a pair of boots.
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I hate when I buy something and then realize it doesn't work the way I thought it would!! This dress looks good on you, but the riding up would be annoying. I think it would look good with a skirt over it!
I end up doing this with dresses all the time. I have really long legs, and only truely feel comfortable if something hits at my knees or right above them. You could totally wear this with leggings, skinny jeans, or even a full skirt and bunch up this dress as a long tank.
I can totally relate and I've bought similar pieces! The bright side is that this dress will be perfect for fall. Throwing on a pair of brown tights will give the dress something to hold onto and it won't ride up as much, that's what I did with my dress like this and it worked perfectly.
Stephanie
Haha, aww, that has happened to me before too. You can wear it with tights! It looks super cute on you.
xo, Yi-chia
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Ha, I have a couple dresses like that. But hey, at least it looks cute on you!
Haha awww too bad! It looks really good on you!
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Super-lovely! You look stunning!
Love, Mary ♡ Fashionbirds
In spite of all its cons, it looks fabulous on you! You can surely use it as a top!!
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Well that happens, maybe you could add a waist belt and it will keep it from moving? anyway it looks great and I love the jacket-super cute.
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It is very flattering on you, but I would hate it riding up so badly. Great jacket too!
-amy
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Haha, I also got two of these 'problem-dresses'! 🙂
Anyway, you look really great in yours! I love the casual combination with the denim jacket and the yellow nailpolish!
Xx, Saritschka.
absolutely agree, i also have my fitted dress and after of how many steps it's up to my butt yayyy! haha.. not appropriate to wear it on public 🙂
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Hey! Im glad you didnt return it as it looks really great on you 🙂
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Love this look on you….the striped dress is such a winner with that denim jacket!!
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Urghhh, I HATE that! I have a few skirts that do that, but always forget which ones, until I've put them on and I'm out the door. You're right, that dress might look great as a top!
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