Recruitment Outfits?

[FSUZeta]

Oh my goodness, I absolutely love the daisy lace dress DBBaby. The other two dresses are nice too. Have you ever actually rented a dress from them?

OP, of the two Ann Taylor dresses that you linked, I like the 2nd one better, but that is just a personal taste-they are both nice. i do know that bustier women often look bustier in dresses of that style. It would be great if you could try them on. As Sciencewoman suggested, a V-neck dress that does not show too much cleavage. Think a wrap or faux wrap dress similar to this:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique-ruched-faux-wrap-dress/3036369?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=suzi_chin_for_maggy _boutique_ruched_faux_wrap_dress:265875&cm_pla=dre sses:women:dress&cm_ven=Google_Product_Ads&mr:ad=2 0584802393&mr:adType=pla&mr:keyword={keyword}&mr:r eferralID=NA&mr:trackingCode=6BA06A6D-1968-DF11-9DA0-002219319097&origin=pla

[HQWest]

I agree with FSUZeta - I like the second black one. The first one - the zippers make it look too casual, and it is WOOL.

I don't know who started the whole peplum craze, but it only looks good on really thin girls.

[FSUZeta]

Originally Posted by HQWest

I agree with FSUZeta - I like the second black one. The first one - the zippers make it look too casual, and it is WOOL.

I don't know who started the whole peplum craze, but it only looks good on really thin girls.

i know what you mean about the peplums. I can't help but think about "The Jetsons" when i see a dress with peplums.

Good luck finding a dress cr2817.

[indygphib]

Originally Posted by FSUZeta

i know what you mean about the peplums. I can't help but think about "The Jetsons" when i see a dress with peplums.

Good luck finding a dress cr2817.

Didn't most dresses in the mid-1980s have peplums? I remember seeing a lot of dresses with peplums on Dynasty and The Golden Girls.

FYI: That style looks terrible on anyone with even the slightest indication of having hips (present company included).

[FSUZeta]

Originally Posted by indygphib

Didn't most dresses in the mid-1980s have peplums? I remember seeing a lot of dresses with peplums on Dynasty and The Golden Girls.

FYI: That style looks terrible on anyone with even the slightest indication of having hips (present company included).

You are correct. Peplums were a style in the '80s (to which I did not succumb), but not all dresses had them.

[HQWest]

yeah - peplums always make me think of this



even if the modern peplum is



I really like the red one - but wouldn't you have to be super skinny (like the model) to look right?
I can understand the 1940s version -

but wasn't an 8 then a 4 now?

I do like the vintage 50s Dior version

[AnchorAlumna]

Originally Posted by indygphib

Didn't most dresses in the mid-1980s have peplums? I remember seeing a lot of dresses with peplums on Dynasty and The Golden Girls.

My mom remembered them from the 1940s.

Originally Posted by indygphib

FYI: That style looks terrible on anyone with even the slightest indication of having hips (present company included).

Mom always told me to stay away from peplums - we chunky girls don't need the extra fabric around our middles!!

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by HQWest

I agree with FSUZeta - I like the second black one. The first one - the zippers make it look too casual, and it is WOOL.

I don't know who started the whole peplum craze, but it only looks good on really thin girls.

It's tropical wool, which is thinner and breathable. It's used in office/business wear and meant for a variety if temperatures.

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by FSUZeta

Oh my goodness, I absolutely love the daisy lace dress DBBaby. The other two dresses are nice too. Have you ever actually rented a dress from them?

Yeah, I rented this one for a friend's wedding and got a ton of compliments:

http://www.renttherunway.com/shop/de...uarenecksheath

One thing I really like about them is that they usually tell you the model's height in the item description, so I get a good idea of whether things will be long enough for me. Also, they send you two sizes + fashion tape and safety pins to be on the safe side.

ETA: RTR is running a coupon code right now for $25 off a rental: MIDSUMMERSALE, and if anyone decides to use it, please PM me so I can give you a referral link that will get you $20 off.