Target dress PIP

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I can't decide if I'm keeping this dress. (Sad! I named it the official MM dress! LOL) I am afraid that the combination of the high neckline and defined waist is unflattering to my boobs. Y'all don't need to flatter me and say it looks great, I'm just posting pictures that I promised.

Also, the green fabric is much more vibrant IRL than it appeared on the Target website. It looked more like a sage green, when it's more emerald in person.

[cjeanette]

I think it looks good on you! I love the color.

[thedash]

I think the fit looks very nice!

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Side view. Sorry the pictures are blurry!

[thedutchgirl]

I really like it on you. I think it looks great.

[rex]

You look cute, RBP!

I find so many dresses I love but I can't wear them anywhere Working with preschoolers doesn't allow me to look cute at work.

[puppiesandrainbows]

I think the dress is very pretty! Honestly though, and I swear I mean this in the nicest way possible, I think you need a better, more uplifting bra. That would make the dress look the best.

[GailGoldie]

i think it needs something... a cute belt, or jacket, etc... but otherwise is cute on you.

I don't like dresses that short- i just don't like that much of my knees showing for some reason- but otherwise I think it's a cute dress!

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Sept 7, 2012 18:59:07 GMT -5 puppiesandrainbows said:

I think the dress is very pretty! Honestly though, and I swear I mean this in the nicest way possible, I think you need a better, more uplifting bra. That would make the dress look the best.

Ha! That is not offensive at all. I wear good bras, but all of mine are old and stretched out. It's probably time to throw them out and get new ones.

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I don't think it looks bad but I Think you could find something that is more flattering

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I think it looks really good on you! And I'm not just saying that...

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I love everything about it except those sleeves. I think it would be cute sleeveless or with cap sleeves. The waist and gathered fabric (the correct technical term, I'm sure) are very flattering. I would try it with a cartigan or blazer maybe.

[Brie]

I don't love it or hate it. It needs a good necklace, I think.

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Thanks ladies. I just ordered two new Chantelle bras. I'm not going to tell you how old the one I'm wearing is...

The dress runs pretty TTS. I am 5'10"/170 and usually wear a size 10/M. This is a medium.

[dr.girlfriend]

I'm on the fence. Try a chunky necklace and maybe a belt and post again? It's on the border between flattering and matronly.

[ondaflipside]

It actually looks better than I expected! Thanks for posting. I may concede. Heck, I already got the bubble necklace.

...but I draw the line with the EC planner.

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I am terrible at accessorizing, y'all. TERRIBLE. I only have a few belts.

[dexteroni]

I think it looks good, but I agree with puppies - more supportive undergarments would make it looks a ton better. I say keep it, but if you're not comfortable in it, then back it goes. No reason to keep something you don't feel good wearing.

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Sept 7, 2012 19:50:17 GMT -5 gravytrain225 said:

I honestly don't care for it on you. I do like the side pic better than the front on though, so it may just be the angle of the pictures.

I had a lot of trouble getting these pictures. I am home alone tonight and don't own a tripod or any good photographic equipment. It took 20+ tries to get the shit I posted above! LOL

[ondaflipside]

I agree with a belt or a necklace, but likely not both. I agree that the right bra will make this a really nice outfit on you. How's the material? Are you planning to machine wash it?

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The material is stretchy and pretty thick. It doesn't cling to lumps or anything.

I will probably machine wash and hang dry. My MM heart cannot bear to pay to dry clean a Target dress!

[hannamaren]

It is okay. I say keep if less than $30.
I agree with pP, it borders in flattering and matronly.
If work appropriate, then go for it.
Signed, I dont care if I am fashionable at work.

[takeonyou]

Sept 7, 2012 19:15:14 GMT -5 Brie said:

I don't love it or hate it. It needs a good necklace, I think.

Yes. Something to distract from the higher neckline. It looks great on you, the neckline is just weird to me paired with the sleeves.

[oukapu]

A jacket or cardigan would make it look better. The high neck and long sleeves make it look too conservative.

I dont really like it.

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Sept 7, 2012 21:13:12 GMT -5 oukapu said:

A jacket or cardigan would make it look better. The high neck and long sleeves make it look too conservative.

I dont really like it.

I don't think the high neckline is too conservative. I just think it makes my boobs look funny. I did just order new bras, but they can only lift so much. We'll see.

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Sept 7, 2012 21:49:37 GMT -5 jenny1980 said:

I don't love it on you. It makes you look heavier (not heavy, just heavier) than your other photos.

I think because you're busty and because of the way the sleeves are fitted, it just adds weight to your top half.

I also don't love the above the knee length.

Sorry to be a downer lol. You and I are the same weight + height, so I think I will give this a pass (though I have dinky boobs, not sure if that helps here or not).

No worries, this is pretty much what I was thinking.

[heyrebekah]

I have noticed two people wearing this lately, and both times I thought "what a great flattering dress--hey, that's the target dress!"

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Hmm. From past pics and "say yes to the dress" I feel as though this dress makes you look bigger than you actually are.

I feel like a stalker saying that, lol.

But from what I recall of your body type this dress doesn't do much for you. Sorry!

ETA: So, basically what Jenny said. lol.

[atouchofklasse]

I think the problem is it's too short in the torso for you. I'd return it.

[steph96]

I think a belt would make it look better. Maybe a fun color would make it look less matronly.

I ordered the burgundy color, so lets hope I end up liking mine! I think it would be a good dress to wear to work.