Nice people thread 2 - now even nicer

vivatifosi

Mmm... sorry missk, can't help with wool. I can't wear wool next to the skin because it brings me out in a rash. You'd really hate my wardrobe! To stay warm in winter it's all acrylic this, polyamide that.

PasturesNew

vivatifosi wrote: »

Hmmm.... Wool dresses throws up some very expensive (and very nice) results. Knitted dresses come in much cheaper:

http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10001_10001_018010390563_-1?CMP=OTC-GOOGLEPS

Looks like a sack - and the first time you washed it it'd look like an old fashioned blanket coat

vivatifosi wrote: »

http://www.janenorman.co.uk/fcp/product/buy-fashion-look-fabulous/Sale/colour-block-belted-knitted-dress/6713?colour=grey

All right if you're the right shape/age, but that'd make me look like mutton dressed as lamb.

vivatifosi wrote: »

http://www.promod.co.uk/dresses/casual-dresses/belted-knitted-dress-mole-R1200124093.html

Looks like knitted underwear... and WAY too short and see through.

vivatifosi wrote: »

http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10001_10001_54488+P4C8210_-1?CMP=OTC-GOOGLEPS

I like that one, but I think the arms would be itchy/scratchy. It's always difficult when you're petite as arm length is something to be wary of.

vivatifosi wrote: »

http://www.asos.com/Asos/Asos-Military-Detail-Empire-Line-Knitted-Dress/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1188247&r=2

You'd have to be an unusual shape/colouring to get away with that - even the model looks awful/awkward/weird.

vivatifosi wrote: »

http://www.asos.com/Asos/Asos-Round-Neck-Pleat-Waist-Knitted-Dress/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1191805

Slightest bit of extra weight in the middle and you'd look like a sack of spuds.

vivatifosi wrote: »

http://www.johnlewis.com/141068/Style.aspx?source=63258 (out of stock in 10)

The odd thing it does over the boobies just wouldn't look right for bigguns.

vivatifosi wrote: »

http://www.freemans.com/Knitted-Dress/productdisplay.stm?cm_mmc=GOOGLEBASE-_-Froogle-_-Womens%2FDresses%2FJumper+Dresses-_-73K348&An=0&ordermedia=F0044&A=174201_6&N=0&entry=3&Au=P_MasterItem&Nu=P_MasterItem&catreqmedia=F0244&Ns=P_Colour|0||P_Size|0&merch=Freemans_Recommends&RecType=AutoRec

Looks like it's a dress made for long people, with long arms.... those arms look like they're for elephants trunks.

vivatifosi wrote: »

http://www.johnlewis.com/133780/Style.aspx

That one's OK, but it looks a bit dishevelled in the photo, so might be a nightmare that just creases the minute you sit down - and looks like a dishcloth when you arrive.

vivatifosi wrote: »

Will any of them do? The one from Kaliko that is out of stock in a 10, and the two that are second and third from the bottom are probably the smartest. There are lots more to choose from, but I tried to work to a budget of less than £40.

I can never understand how anybody could ever buy a dress from a picture. So much just doesn't fit/suit me I just could never risk it. Even going in person, most stuff just doesn't fit/suit, which is mostly why I don't bother shopping.

PasturesNew

I didn't even know there was a difference between a wool dress and a knitted one! I used to have some plain knitted dresses years ago, three identical, with cowl necks and wide black shiny belts; had it in red, black, fawn. And my favourite was a short black knitted dress with some flower picture on the front.

vivatifosi

PasturesNew wrote: »

Looks like it's a dress made for long people, with long arms.... those arms look like they're for elephants trunks.

Aw, that's my favourite. You've just made me want to moisturise my elbows, in case they look like elephant trunks.

Sorry my tastes suck pastures .

John_Pierpoint

As a mere male, I find it difficult to comment on a dress without a body in it.
Type of job is important too
It must be a nightmare having to make all these choices and then find something that fits - no wonder th efemale spends half as much again as the male on its clothing budget.

lemonjelly

John_Pierpoint wrote: »

As a mere male, I find it difficult to comment on a dress without a body in it.
Type of job is important too
It must be a nightmare having to make all these choices and then find something that fits - no wonder th efemale spends half as much again as the male on its clothing budget.

John's post made me giggle.

Last week I went to see Mark Kermode
He was doing a tour to promote his book - It's Only a movie. It was a very interesting evening full of anecdotes.
Afterwards, he did a signing session. He stayed for over 2 hours, & engaged every single person who waited to meet him in a conversation.

I have to say that he was an ultimate gentleman, polite, courteous, witty, & a complete pleasure to meet. I could've talked with him for hours, but felt guilty at how long he'd already spent with people & assumed he'd need to go home!

I have also just finished reading this book:

I have to say it is a fascinating autobiography, with a lot of insightful and humanist tones.

Now I have to select what to read next...

lostinrates

lemonjelly wrote: »

He stayed for over 2 hours, & engaged every single person who waited to meet him in a conversation.

I have to say that he was an ultimate gentleman, polite, courteous, witty, & a complete pleasure to meet. I could've talked with him for hours, but felt guilty at how long he'd already spent with people & assumed he'd need to go home!.

Dearest, perhaps he felt the same about you!

PasturesNew

John_Pierpoint wrote: »

As a mere male, I find it difficult to comment on a dress without a body in it.
Type of job is important too
It must be a nightmare having to make all these choices and then find something that fits - no wonder th efemale spends half as much again as the male on its clothing budget.

Bloke going somewhere: Brown, black, or navy? OK... matching shoes or black? OK ... shirt in or out? Done

Woman going somewhere: What colour? Dress, separates, trousers? Shoes flat, mid, high - what flooring will I be walking on, how far? Can't walk on sand in high heels, can't walk 2 miles or stand on grass in them. Do those shoes work with that dress? e.g. you can't have flat shoes in a sparkly dress or you'd look like a butch lesbian. And that's just the start. Long dress, mid length, short? How do those shoes look with that? What colour tights? Shawl, cardigan, jacket, shrug? What about a handbag? Small/large handbag, plain or sparkly? Clutch bag or one with a strap?

silvercar

PasturesNew wrote: »

Bloke going somewhere: Brown, black, or navy? OK... matching shoes or black? OK ... shirt in or out? Done

Woman going somewhere: What colour? Dress, separates, trousers? Shoes flat, mid, high - what flooring will I be walking on, how far? Can't walk on sand in high heels, can't walk 2 miles or stand on grass in them. Do those shoes work with that dress? e.g. you can't have flat shoes in a sparkly dress or you'd look like a butch lesbian. And that's just the start. Long dress, mid length, short? How do those shoes look with that? What colour tights? Shawl, cardigan, jacket, shrug? What about a handbag? Small/large handbag, plain or sparkly? Clutch bag or one with a strap?

and you've not even reached jewellery or make-up!

silvercar

JohnPierpoint wrote:

no wonder the female spends half as much again as the male on its clothing budget.

One cheap female there.