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The Sugared Dress - by Corey Lynn Calter - Anthro $198 - July 2011 Anthro's Swift Current Cardi in Blue - by Tabitha - eBay $48 - Apr 2011 Space Between Wedges - by Schuler and Sons - Anthro Orig $158 Sale $80 - Mar 2010 |
In yesterday's Post (read HERE) I briefly discussed my top 2 favorite dresses. Then I shared the news of a new #1 Favorite Dress. I asked my Readers to guess the identity of my New Favorite Dress. The count down starts with...
Jen of Vintage Glammz made an excellent Educated Guess!
Humor me! Pretend you didn't see the lead image and feign surprise.
And now for my new #1 Favorite Dress...
Do you see a trend?
My interest was piqued the first time I saw this dress on Becca of Best In Shop. The color palette is stunning on this Blond, fair skinned beauty.
NO ANTHRO ZONE REVIEW: The Sugared Dress by Corey Lynn Calter - $198 - July 2011
My resolve to wait for sale hit bottom last Wednesday. As I sat in a training class bored to death, I suddenly whipped out my iPhone and placed my order.
Bad Laura!
I should have ordered The Sugared the previous week, while shipping was free. Ha-ha!
SIZE: Both my CLC dresses are size 6. The FV Dress is snug. The Atlantic-Pacific is perfect. Most reviews are suggesting TTS. I made size 6 my educated choice. This dress is TTS for CLC.
I'm 5'5" Tall, 130 lbs, 34 C, 35-28-36. Narrow Shoulders. Larger than average Rib Cage at 31".
FIT: It appears this dress is made for me. The shoulders are a little wide and feel loose. There is a tiny bit of gaping at the neckline. The rest of the way down is sheer pleasure. My Girls are not squashed. The bodice tailoring offers a great silhouette. I was so happy when the zipper easily slid past my rib cage. The waist seam hits at the perfect location and is a comfortable fit. The length just covers my knees. I plan to take a tuck at the corners of the neckline to give my Girls added security. The adorable cap sleeves can limit upward arm motion.
ISSUES: This Dress has posed a few fit issues for many online reviewers. Many found the bodice loose, and gapping at the nape. It's true, but for me the issue is minimal.
DETAILS:
Hidden side pockets.
Pleating that starts at the waist and opens up down the skirt.
Back Zip with Hook and Eye.
Fully lined in thin White Cotton that is perfect for the Summer Months.
Narrow Dark Brown Belt unmarked (plastic/vinyl?) Two well made Belt Loops
100% Cotton inside and out.Why is this Cotton Dress Dry Clean. Cheap fabric?
(Anthro's Caranday Dress is 100% Cotton, Machine Wash,Tumble Dry)
COLOR OPTIONS:
Navy Blue, Brown, Small amounts of Cream and White or risk washout, certainly Pink, definitely Agua and Bright Blue, and most especially Yellow. Mix Aqua and Pink. Pink and Yellow, Yellow and Aqua, all Blues and Brown. Liven it up. You get my drift?
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The Sugared Dress - by Corey Lynn Calter - Anthro $198 - July 2011 Anthro's Swift Current Cardi in Blue - by Tabitha - eBay $48 - Apr 2011 |
To summarize my raving review, I paired this dress up with at least 8 Pairs of Shoes (not including boots stored away for Summer) and a dozen Cardigans.
My Closet is hosting a welcoming party for The Sugared Dress tonight. Prepare for a bombardment of Sugared Outfits in the future.
I couldn't believe how cute this dress is with my new Poetic Licence Apple Pie Mary Janes.
I was thrilled when I paired it up with my Schuler and Sons Space Between Wedges as seen below.
I was overjoyed to discover that so many of my J Crew Jackie Cardi's would shine over this dress.
See Allissa of Sweet Allissum review the Sugared HERE
See Kim of Anthroholic review the Sugared HERE
Shop the Sugared (not on sale) at Anthro HERE.
Modcloth had the identical Fetching Fresco Dress HERE (sold out in a few days)
I think they had 2 of each size for $12 more than Anthro. Minus the plastic belt.
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The Sugared Dress - by Corey Lynn Calter - Anthro $198 - July 2011 Space Between Wedges - by Schuler and Sons - Anthro Orig $158 Sale $80 - Mar 2010 Magic Carousel Necklace Etsy Japonicas 28 May 2009 Retro Rosie Earrings in Coral - Modcloth $10 - June 2011 Petite Resin Clockwork Cuff in Pink - by Luc Kieffer Paris - Anthro orig $240 2nd cut sale $70 - Mar 2009 |
What do you think of my New #1 Favorite Dress?
Did I wisely move the Sugared to the top of the list?
Or should one of the other 4 Dresses in my Top Five
(listed at the beginning of this post) be in the #1 spot.
Anthro Sister Love, Laura (lauramartinsemail@yahoo.com)
