Shorty said:

Genesia said:

Is that just because you feel like you'll be "too dressed up" and people will comment on it?

Trust me - that doesn't last long. Once the folks around you used to seeing you in a dress occasionally, they won't think a thing of it.

I wore one of my new dresses last Friday and remarked to a friend of mine (via email, since she works elsewhere) that I felt too cute to be at work. She said, "But isn't that your deal pretty much all the time?"

And you know...it kind of is my deal. I've just gotten used to knowing that, anywhere I am, any time of day (or night), I am probably going to be more elaborately put together than 95% of the people I meet. It's just who I am - and the people who know me are used to it.

yes, basically. I've always just been a pants/shorts kinda girl. not always jeans but usually. I mean I always do my hair and make up, I like to accessorize, I love shoes (even though I can't afford to have all the ones I want) so I wouldn't say I'm dressed down per say....just almost always pants.

In that case, I'd say the best way to start is to keep it simple and casual. For example, wear a polo or t-shirt dress with a cute pair of low(ish) sandals or sneakers. Maybe a jean jacket over it. Or a denim or linen skirt with a simple tee and sandals. Basically, you just swap out the jeans/pants/shorts for something equally casual - but that doesn't have legs.

Once people get used to seeing you in that kind of thing - and if you find you like it - you can easily add a few more dresses here and there.

Genesia said:

So, I've been on this kick for about three years: I just looooooove wearing dresses in summer. They're cooler than shorts or capris - and you just always look fabulous.

I picked this one up last night - and am wearing it today. I feel like such a [img:$uid]http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g216/rebecca8273/emoticon/061.gif[/img:$uid]

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Oh, that is cute, G! It looks so cool and comfy. Nice dress to keep the air circulating around the twat.

Genesia said:

ThisOne said:

i once wore a wrap dress to a wedding and when the bride walked into the church i stood up and picked up my 2 year old... some how her shoe got tangled in the tie and it unwrapped

it was awkward but luckily every one was looking at the bride and no one saw

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This is when wearing a slip comes in handy. One of the great things about wearing a dress is wearing a silky slip underneath. A full slip feels incredibly sexy. Or maybe I've watched too many Elizabeth Taylor movies.

I miss these so much! Hell, do they even make them anymore? Do the young women of this generation even know what a slip is?!?

Genesia said:

CarrieMpls said:

I think you and I have that in common. It used to bug me just the tiniest bit that I'd get all gussied up for an event and my friends would be in jeans, but then I got over it. It probably helps me look even better in comparison.

And I'm certainly never overdressed. I don't wear ball gowns to a baseball game or anything.

I have my jean & dressed down days too, but in general I want to always look nice.

I blame it on my parents - two people who couldn't look schlubby if they tried.

When I was a kid, the public schools didn't have a dress code - but my mother had a personal one for her children. We weren't allowed to wear jeans to school more than once a week, and shorts were never worn to school. I'll never forget one time I was headed out the door in something that looked pretty wrinkled and awful - and she said, "That's what you're wearing? Do me a favor - don't tell anyone who you belong to. " Even in college, I ironed pretty much everything I wore - and even starched my oxford shirts. And once I started working in television, everything I wore had to be perfect.

Once you establish those lifelong habits, they're hard to break. Today, I'm wearing a linen tunic that I spent over an hour mending and ironing last night. I wouldn't even think of wearing it un-ironed.

That's because you where raised right.

I always am the one who seems to be "dressed up." No, wonder I seem dressed up when socks and sandals are worn daily in combination with flannel here in the northwest!

I will wear a sportcoat, collar shirt, with a jean. I mixed in the jean into my wardrobe around 2000 and till about a year ago really didn't own t-shirts. I still on occasion wear slacks, sportcoat , dress shirt with blazer. But more apt to wear a jean instead of the slack. I still more together than 99% of the people out there. But, that's just me being me.

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Lisa10 said:

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Yes please!

You know Cerebus loves the Summer dress season.

Shyra said:

Genesia said:

ThisOne said: This is when wearing a slip comes in handy. One of the great things about wearing a dress is wearing a silky slip underneath. A full slip feels incredibly sexy. Or maybe I've watched too many Elizabeth Taylor movies.

I miss these so much! Hell, do they even make them anymore? Do the young women of this generation even know what a slip is?!?

Sure, they do.

This is my favorite. A bias-cut chemise with skinny, adjustable straps.

http://www.wintersilks.co...meuse+slip

kewlschool said:

Genesia said:

I blame it on my parents - two people who couldn't look schlubby if they tried.

When I was a kid, the public schools didn't have a dress code - but my mother had a personal one for her children. We weren't allowed to wear jeans to school more than once a week, and shorts were never worn to school. I'll never forget one time I was headed out the door in something that looked pretty wrinkled and awful - and she said, "That's what you're wearing? Do me a favor - don't tell anyone who you belong to. " Even in college, I ironed pretty much everything I wore - and even starched my oxford shirts. And once I started working in television, everything I wore had to be perfect.

Once you establish those lifelong habits, they're hard to break. Today, I'm wearing a linen tunic that I spent over an hour mending and ironing last night. I wouldn't even think of wearing it un-ironed.

That's because you where raised right.

I always am the one who seems to be "dressed up." No, wonder I seem dressed up when socks and sandals are worn daily in combination with flannel here in the northwest!

I will wear a sportcoat, collar shirt, with a jean. I mixed in the jean into my wardrobe around 2000 and till about a year ago really didn't own t-shirts. I still on occasion wear slacks, sportcoat , dress shirt with blazer. But more apt to wear a jean instead of the slack. I still more together than 99% of the people out there. But, that's just me being me.

i've got an invite to have tea with the queen this month.. well it's a garden party at her gaff.

so i've looked all over 4 a new frock & settled on one from tescos £10 in the sale!! gawd, & i thought i would end up forking out.. so i'm very pleased with myself.

i can't find a pic though, i think cuz it's from the spring collection.

so it's just a shift dress with a floral pattern, plenty of colours involved, so i have picked out the red & have to get a hat or fascinator

arghh! plus i will have to wear tights, NO bare legs allowed!

i just hope the weather improves, it's crap here at the moment