So I decided to try some off colour experiments with my newly finished dress. Overall I sort of remembered why I didn't like the dress so much in the end - because it's very dowdy. I find it hard to do dowdy with aplomb. Some people totally have librarian chic down pat and look amazing, but I just sort of look frumpy and mumsy. However, in all fairness the dress did fair well in amongst the off colours I used.
I can't honestly say I will definitely wear the dress, but I if I invest in some more unusual colours I will be more inclined to work it in somehow.
Queen Michelle
Don't underestimate yourself--you look brilliant.
I.Have.Spoken.
Posted by: iopine | Friday, 17 August 2007 at 19:37
Ooh, I like the first one best, I feel like the color balance you have achieved there is the most... harmonious. If that even makes sense. The others are quite fine too.
Posted by: Brooke | Friday, 17 August 2007 at 19:46
Im starting to doubt your post about irina. I am throughly convince that you are her now. I might have to borrow this dress from you soon if I get my job at the library...
Posted by: Eli | Friday, 17 August 2007 at 20:55
um, you look AMAZING. those colors! i'm blown away.
Posted by: Lauren | Friday, 17 August 2007 at 22:11
Look 4 and 5 are really cool, you should wear one of those looks out.
Posted by: Sara | Friday, 17 August 2007 at 22:34
You look fantastic! Love the colours and you don't look dowdy at all, just way cool. (But I know how you feel, sometimes even though I know I have a great outfit on I still feel a bit frumpy - it's just a psychological barrier. You must get over it!)
x
Posted by: Mrs Fashion | Friday, 17 August 2007 at 22:35
oh my goodness... these are great!
the one with the beige shirt, and the turquoise/rust stockings is my favorite!
Posted by: lady coveted | Saturday, 18 August 2007 at 00:14
I esp. like it with the plum colored accents
Posted by: candid cool | Saturday, 18 August 2007 at 01:13
Two things:
1. The dress is kick arse with all that fab color! I love the purple tights in snap #2.
2. I second Eli's comment on this particular post...you seeeriously look like Irina. Seriously.
Absolutely adore this blog and both dear Royal Highnesses. I guess that was 3 things, not 2...oh wells! Cheers!
Posted by: daisybabie | Saturday, 18 August 2007 at 01:41
wow, wonderful. i love the teal tights pairing as well... where are those tan brogues from? they are divine.
Posted by: Dana | Saturday, 18 August 2007 at 02:19
frumpy? how? i love how you've played with colours. my fave outift is the 4th one.
Posted by: evie | Saturday, 18 August 2007 at 11:24
love love! my fave is the one in the middle row, on the right side.
you are gorgeous! :)
Posted by: joanna goddard | Saturday, 18 August 2007 at 12:41
unbelievable! great!
Posted by: Mary | Saturday, 18 August 2007 at 16:00
i really do not know why i dont sew more.
the dress is amazing, i cant believe you made it from scratch, v impressive!
Posted by: katie-lilga | Sunday, 19 August 2007 at 05:11
Your style looks great in each combination and you have such great colours! I wouldn't mind having everything you have and I wouldn't mind daring to wear all those combinations.
Posted by: Or | Monday, 20 August 2007 at 11:50