Melissa looks like a goddess in this one shoulder dress!
We wanted to share an email from a reader , Melissa, who totally rocked a one shoulder dress! Here’s what she said:
I was surfing the net & read your article on accessorizing a one shoulder dress. Here’s a photo of me taken this past October. I’m 42 years old, & this was my daughter’s homecoming dress that I had delivered to my office! This was an impromptu shot, & I was really trying the dress on for kicks. LOL! I wanted her to see that it fit me too! I was wearing pearls at work, not really thinking about it, but the dress truly looked great with and without the necklace. Enjoy! Melissa
Melissa looks Fabulous!! and she got us thinking that we wanted to remind all of you that one shoulder dresses are excellent for Christmas parties. They’re sexy without showing too much, and very elegant too. The one shoulder style looks best if you have average to wide shoulders, but stay away from them if you have small shoulders and side hips ( pear shape). The emphasis up bareness up top will only make you look more bottom heavy. Here are a few we found that would look gorgeous this Holiday season:
| Satin Seduction: A knock-out dress with glam waist bling. It’s elegant, sexy and so age appropriate. This dress works at Christmas or year round! By David Meister (Saks) |
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| Deck The Halls: Picture yourself in this rich burgundy drape, standing by a beautifully decorated Christmas tree with candles aglow? Alice and Olivia ( Saks) |
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| Flirty and Fun: Love the drama of this feather trimmed one-shoulder. You’ll turn head on New Year’s Eve in this sexy, fashion forward gown. By David Meister (Saks) |
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JoJami and I got chatting about what clothes work for us and what we buy.
Here are some of our recent purchases.
Deborah: Mainly…. Elie Tahari, Pink Tartan, Diane Von Furstenberg, Tory Burch,Theory….also David Meister, Trina Turk, Teenflo, Akris Punto, Michael Kors (my splurge)
Where Debs shops-90% department stores- Saks, Neimans, Holt Renfrew, Bloomingdales, Macys, 10% Boutiques for accessories.
JoJami: Mainly…DKNY,Yoana Baraschi, Diane Von Furstenberg, Etc., IIsli, Rozae Nichols, …also Tibi, Velvet, Occasional finds at Loemans.
Where JoJami shops-99% Boutiques, 1% department stores
So you see the Glam Gals shopping habits are quite different. I (Deb) like that boutiques offer one of a kind things. However, whenever I shop in a boutique, I fall in love with something… they don’t have it in my size and then they try to convince me to buy the size or color they have because this brand fits small or this color is hot right now or some other excuse. I don’t like that pressure. At least at the big stores, if I want another size or color or I want to return something, there is no problem.
I asked JoJami if she has experienced this and she says that this can be a problem unless you frequent these boutiques.
If you develop a relationship with a boutique owner she will be on the lookout when your size comes in and actually shop with you in mind when she is ordering for the new season. Find a boutique you like and it’s like having your own personal image consultant and you’ll always look very original.
Oh how we are in heaven!
Shopping the other day, and what did we see, but racks and racks of darling dresses!
Yes, the little dress is back! and we love it. It is the easiest thing to throw on, and with flats or a cute heel, it can take you almost anywhere. Best of all, after years of nothing but pants out there, it’s great to feel feminine again.
One of our favorite new finds is designer David Meister. With his clean lines and retro hip style, these dresses remind us of the gorgeous barbie doll clothes we used to drool over when we were kids. So clean, modern and chic.
How fun is this bright geometric print? Crisp, colorful and elegant, it’s a a real head turner. ( $320)
We’re also crazy about this green bucklefront sheath and love the way it cleverly emphasizes a small waist. ($300)
We also adore this white embroidered strapless dress – so pretty and polished.
It’s hard to resist and oh so perfect for a hot summer evening when you need something to wear out to dinner. ($270)
To find more great dresses from David Meister You can check out Neimans, Saks or Bloomies or go to the David Meister website for a store near you.
