PIP: J Crew Maxi dresses, Part 2

[cransplash]

I posted about ordering some maxi dresses from J. Crew last week and I did end up ordering the dresses in 2 smaller sizes. I bought it in the green and burnt red colors.

After looking at these pics...
a) should I order size 1 or 2?
b) should I return both?

Here is size 1:



Here is the size 2:

[bimbi284]

I think the size 1 looks best.

[cransplash]

Jun 11, 2012 18:26:58 GMT -5 bimbi284 said:

I think the size 1 looks best.

Thanks bimbi- size 1 looks best or did you actually like the dress? Should I keep it?

[shopgirl07]

I think the first size is better but if I'm being honest, I don't love the dress on you. You looks absolutely fantastic from the side view but it doesn't give you enough of a waist IMO.

[ralphlauren]

I do not love the dress on you. You are cute and I think the dress does nothing for you.

[cransplash]

I appreciate the honest advice. I even told DH that I didn't love the dress either. I am glad I did get the smaller sizes to try on though- just confirms that they didn't look good either!

Thank you for your honest feedback.

[bimbi284]

Jun 11, 2012 18:35:01 GMT -5 cransplash said:

Jun 11, 2012 18:26:58 GMT -5 bimbi284 said:

I think the size 1 looks best.

Thanks bimbi- size 1 looks best or did you actually like the dress? Should I keep it?

I don't think its as bad as PPs seem to think it is, but it seems like you aren't sold on it either. Perhaps something with a more defined/structured waist would be best? Or something that is generally more form-fitting at the waist?

[cransplash]

Jun 11, 2012 19:12:01 GMT -5 bimbi284 said:

Jun 11, 2012 18:35:01 GMT -5 cransplash said:

Thanks bimbi- size 1 looks best or did you actually like the dress? Should I keep it?

I don't think its as bad as PPs seem to think it is, but it seems like you aren't sold on it either. Perhaps something with a more defined/structured waist would be best? Or something that is generally more form-fitting at the waist?

Yeah, I just hate my waist. I'm pretty thick around it. From the side, it's not bad. But from the front-view, you can tell I have a pretty thick waist so it is hard to define it since it's like a tree trunk (1 size)! SIGH.

[Deleted]

1 looks better. I'm still not digging the dress on you. You have a cute little shape and the dress doesn't showcase that. Have you tried pairing a belt with it?

[cransplash]

I hadn't tried with a belt, but I am just not digging it truly. They are being returned today- hope to find something new!

[cransplash]

I know, right? I love that color green too. I just wished it looked good on me!

[karebear304]

I still don't like it. The color is amazing and the side view looks great, but that band just makes it all wrong and I really don't like the one strap on this dress. Once someone said toga that's all I can think.

I'd return or keep and tie a shirt over as a green maxi skirt if the price was right.

[cransplash]

Sadly, they were returned. Instead of getting the credit on my card, I instead bought more stuff at J. Crew. Sigh. Vicious cycle, but I LUUUURV my new items I purchased.