Need some honest opinions about this dress... please?

[Haole Girl]

My husband said he likes it, but I know he's just thinking in terms of cleavage.

My question is this: If my upper arms are... well.. less than flattering, would this dress still look okay? I usually shy away from sleeveless dresses, but I need a new one desperately & this one is on sale for 1/3 its original price.

Thank you!

[MichiganVote]

1. Nice. If hubby is looking at cleavage, why worry about your arms?

Get a sheer shawl to wear around it and your arms if you're uncomfortable.

[Haole Girl]

2. That's a great idea!

I forgot I have a shawl from India, too, that might look good with it. Thank you! :-)

[Chan790]

3. Yes...

if you'll notice, the model's arms are less than flattering and most people won't or didn't notice until I pointed it out. Further, it's a nice dress. Slightly unadventurous as little black dresses go, but nice.

[Haole Girl]

4. Thank you

I did notice that, too. :hi:

[China_cat]

6. Little black dresses are made to be accessorized.

An extra shawl or 2 in different colors or patterns. A knitted shrug to go over the arms and shoulders. Jewelry, of course. A different tie belt. Lots of different things you could do with that.

[Haole Girl]

7. Thank you!

You gave me a lot of great ideas. :D

[auntAgonist]

5. I like it.

the straps are quite nice. Do they have beading on them?
I couldn't wear it because a)I have no umm cleavage and b)my arms are too flabby from weight loss.
I think it would look good on you, and as you said you DO have a shawl.

go for it.

aA

[Haole Girl]

8. Thanks, aA

No beads, just crochet... but I liked that too. Reminds me of some things I wore when I was younger. :-)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. My dear KC2!

I love it!

And I think there are some very good ideas in this thread...

Go for it, sweetie!

:hug:

[Haole Girl]

11. Thanks.. And.. thank you to everyone who responded!

I just ordered it. Haven't bought a dress in over a year, I think. Guess I was due! lol :hug:

[Darth_Kitten]

10. I would take it up a bit.........

show a little leg.

[Haole Girl]

12. Thank you for your advice...

I'll wait and see how long it looks on me. I have long legs for a short person! lol :hi:

[Darth_Kitten]

13. Seriously, you don't want it too long if you are petite.........

maybe just below the knee if you are. You don't want the dress to wear you. :)

[Haole Girl]

15. You're right... I know it sort of drowns a person when a dress is too long!

Thanks for the reminder! :hi:

[TZ]

14. cute

Do you like necklaces? That dress is just made for a nice necklace...
I love the little tie on it..
And second on the little shawl/wrap idea.

[Haole Girl]

16. I have a beaded necklace I bought in Hawaii that might look nice with it.

Thanks! :-)

[applegrove]

17. I think it is a great dress. You'll be able to wear it for years to come. Get it!!!

[Haole Girl]

18. Thanks..

Already ordered! :D