My worries are the puffy sleeves and the colour and the way that blends with my hair colour.

I'm quite shy and also rather paranoid... I'm not sure if it looks okay or not. I purchased it today, after being assured it looked "retro," on me and I could pull it off... but of course a salesperson would tell me these things.

My partner isn't much help, so I figured I'd ask a bunch of women who aren't going to just say nice things to keep me happy like friends/my mother might.

*photo removed*

I actually really like it and think it looks quite flattering! And definitely a bit retro!!

But the important thing is YOU likeit and feel comfortable

Your hair style and the type of dress match*, I think. Lookin' good!

*(To be taken with a grain of salt, because I'm not good at fashion)

I think it looks awesome.

Awesome. Suits your hair style too.

I think it really suits you, fits nicely and looks good with your hair

BTW where did you get it?

I really like it. I think you look great

I really like it! It suits you and fits perfectly- what more could you want?

love it, think it looks great with your hair too the sleeves and pattern are awesome

You look hot!
Just gorgeous xx

You look amazing!

You look great in that dress. Hair, colour, puffy sleeves...perfect!

Suits you to a t.

I think it looks great on you.

A pair of high black peep toe wedges would look fantastic with it.

You look fantastic. It has a lovely shape and looks a great fit too. Puffy sleeves are apparently very hot right now I think it compliments your hair shade rather than blends.

Love it. I'd like a better photo though!

ummm god if i could look like that in that dress i'd buy 45 of them lol

wouldnt look anything near as good on me especially with my hair atm lol

Soooooo glad I looked at the pic... your description left me with visions of an 80s formal frock with puff sleeves in a loverly "ashes of roses" hue that would blend completely with your mousy drab hair*.

I was ready to share the truth with you gently...and then I looked at the pic.

You're a hottie!!!!




* Disclaimer - I personally have mousy drab hair, no insult intended to other's of my hair colour!!!

I think if you added a black patent leather belt would cinch in and give you a better shape to the waist, which would vamp it up a little more retro and suit your hair more too.

Looks great!

I think it looks awesome too

Love it. You look fantastic. Love the décolletage

I love it! I was picturing something terrible from your first line but you look hot!

Hot!
Hair up, ruby earrings, killer red lipstick, sky high black pumps and betcha DP keeps you really close when you go out in that dress...

Gorgeous! I'd die to look that good

LOVE IT and if you ever wanted to change it you could even just cut the sleeves off and it would still really suit you.

Love it!!!

I think you look fantastic! Definitely your colour & style

You look fantastic, although i'm not a fan of puffy sleeves...

Kirsten

The salesperson gave you good advice!

Def as a PP said red lippy!!!

You look smokin hot

Hot hot hot.

You can definitely pull it off.

I also think you look fantastic.

Maybe pull your hair up if you're worried about it blending in? A sharp bun, or high ponytail could look good.

I don't really like the puffy sleeves but it still looks great

Thanks everyone.

I guess that's really what I needed - a bit of an ego boost - enough to wear it out and not worry that everyone is thinking I look stupid.

I have red lippy, but I think it looks gross on me. I need a better shade I think. Maybe for future reference though. Will be wearing black peep-toes with it too. It's all I've got laying around. lol. Well, I have black heels, but then I'll look too dressy for where we're going I think.

The dress is from City Chic, so you kind of need to be a size 14/16 or bigger to get one. lol. Mine's a small, which is approx a 16 I think.

city chic? seriously?
ok their stock must have improved since i was last in at xmas LOL

I used to hate red lipstick too OP until I discovered a better way of applying it. Just blot the lipstick onto your lips enough to get enough colour and then use a similar coloured gloss over the top

I like the dress but I would say hair up in a French roll style.

I like it. Definitely go for a patent belt.

I think its really flattering and suits you - go for it!!

Remember to stand up straght....tall and proud and it will look awsome

Hawt!!!

Love it, and your hair looks fantastic with it.

OP, I saw this dress in city chic yesterday when I was in there. It looks very ordinary on the rack, so I rejected it - looks awesome on you though.

Am going back in on Monday, now, to actually try it on!

I think you look incredible!! The dress is stunning, and your hair is gorgeous! And I hope this doesnt come across as weird, but the neckline of the dress does great things for your boobs!!

*Jealous*

You look gorgeous! Now I'm going to have to go find that dress.

It looks awesome!!

And you know you can trust us to tell you if it didnt!

I hope you feel as good in it as you look.

I love it! Spunky AND a bit sexy. Definately retro and suits your hairstyle. A slash of red lipstick and I think its a winner!

You look stunning

looks fabulous on you!