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Search for a Perfect Sweater Dress continues…

admin — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:09:43 +0000

I like big labels, however, I also never disregard small and unknown brands in my continuous search for the perfect combination of style, quality and price. Here’s one example of a great find of the day – a V-neckline sweater dress with pointelle bodice and sleeves from Boston Proper. The brand is unknown, the store just says it’s imported.

The only possible problem with this dress that I can see is the pointelle pattern, and specifically, what can be seen through it? For instance, if you want to wear just a bra and, let’s say, dark leggings or footless tights underneath, the light skin and then dark tights will create a contrast if shown through, making the dress look vulgar, rather than elegant. Something to think about…

Diane von Furstenberg – Modern Cable Knit Sweater

admin — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:53:17 +0000

Look at this sweater: it’s breathtaking! Great knit pattern, color, oriental colar detail… But look closer… three quarter sleeves!

For cold season, when you think of a jacket or a coat that has to go above that sweater… quite inconvenient. Also, it ends too short, above the hip line. The overall shrunken look of this sweater leaves the uneasy feeling of a laundry went bad. Diane, what happened here?

Sweater Dress – Hot Trend – Fall 2008

admin — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 03:11:10 +0000

New season, old trend (from at least two cold seasons ago) – a sweater dress! As much as we all love sweaters, long sweaters, sweater dresses… with leggins, thick tights, lace fashion tights, we all have to admit, you’ve got to have a slim midline to look great in long sweaters and sweater dresses. If you have thick waist, or no waist, or love handles, better stick with empire waist and semifitted clothes.

I love Adrianna Papell’s Knit Turtleneck Sweater Dress. The price is ridiculous; this is what I call a precious find. Low price for a great looking, good quality, stylish piece.

Adrianna Papell is a 29 year old US brand, mostly known for it’s feminine evening and special occasion dresses. This piece is an exception, a pleasant surprise that will win the brand lots of fans.