tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post6934602921452167112..comments2024-02-27T07:37:46.350-05:00Comments on K-Line: The Wrap Dress: A DissertationK.Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-89488274207731565052008-10-07T10:02:00.000-04:002008-10-07T10:02:00.000-04:00Janet: You are too kind. But I do seem to end up w...Janet: You are too kind. But I do seem to end up wearing one every other day :-)<BR/><BR/>Wendy: I'm surprised to hear this. It's the kind of timeless/retro look I imagine you would wear so well. Can't wait to see shots of the new designer version!<BR/><BR/>GJ: I haven't seen a bubble wrap (funny name, btw) dress. Intriguing! You, in Japan, really have access to the most interesting things.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-65131654098916475652008-10-04T02:54:00.000-04:002008-10-04T02:54:00.000-04:00I love wrap dresses, I can had the flaws well and ...I love wrap dresses, I can had the flaws well and I always feel so polished, as of late I've seen the bubble wrap dresses not sure if they would be fitting on me but... <BR/><BR/>I bought a few pieces when I was in London (DVF) one still fits but I am working my way into the other.. Spanx is my best friend hides my flaws in places I never knew existed before..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-84696660076865199642008-10-03T17:50:00.000-04:002008-10-03T17:50:00.000-04:00I feel HORRIBLE in wrap dresses. Though I am getti...I feel HORRIBLE in wrap dresses. Though I am getting one from a designer friend which I assume will work miracles on me. Other than his dress, I hate them :-)WendyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00985099019783464580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-44042408662127370972008-10-03T14:33:00.000-04:002008-10-03T14:33:00.000-04:00Great post!I'm not sure which category I fit into ...Great post!<BR/>I'm not sure which category I fit into but the wrap dress definitely doesn't suit me. You, however should wear one every day! It's perfect for your figure.The Spicershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08667011381331956751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-1849506410199933342008-10-03T09:30:00.000-04:002008-10-03T09:30:00.000-04:00Songy: That is funny. I've heard them called G str...Songy: That is funny. I've heard them called G strings but we really do all call them thongs here! You should try the wrap and let me know if you agree!<BR/><BR/>Belette: Thank you so much. I've heard so many people lament the DVF myth. I'm not saying she isn't great, just that nobody is one-size-fits-all.<BR/><BR/>Sal: I try :-) I totally wear size L in the thong too. I never want any cutting in. I am so going to try your Gap suggestion. Prob with me is the stomach lump :-) Often low rise is code for "yuck".<BR/><BR/>E: You fall into the ballerina category! Tall, slim with excellent shoulders. I can't believe it doesn't work on you. Not that I'm disputing your claim...<BR/><BR/>Skye: You wear everything with so much awareness about how it will work on your frame. And I love how you've found a version of the look that is great on you. I "cheat" that way too. Not so easy with the ruffle neck blouse, but I'm still looking.<BR/><BR/>Seeker: I've noticed you are always in pants or skirts. You'd look great in dresses. Buy some now! And thank you so much for your lovely award. I'm going to do an award post really soon, so thank you!<BR/><BR/>Miss C: Discreet pinning of the neck is excellent. Thanks for that tip. I've also resorted to having a snap installed. With my cleavage it can be a must :-)<BR/><BR/>Anna: Wear it and let me know if you're a magnet for the boys :-)<BR/><BR/>Hammie: I love that you're the exception to the rule. In fact, when I was writing this I was concerned that one of my less boob-y readers might disagree. I totally agree that it's the waist ratio that makes all the diff. Perhaps you're working that ballerina angle? What undies do you wear to manage the "wobble"? Maybe others can benefit from your way of doing it. Thanks so much for your comment. And I should remember that one size fits all doesn't work for posts any better than it does for dresses :-)K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-81547860533353311112008-10-03T04:21:00.000-04:002008-10-03T04:21:00.000-04:00oooh dear; perhaps this is what makes our friendsh...oooh dear; perhaps this is what makes our friendship interesting K: I disagree!<BR/>Not on the "suits everyone", you are right as they make some women look like a truck in a dress; but on the little boobs.<BR/>To borrow a Sal-ism; DVFs have an emboobening effect on moi. I am an A cup (lower case a if that) so I wear a water bra but against my skinny rib cage the DVF cross your heart makes me look, well, Stacked!<BR/>I have them in dresses, I have them tops, I have them in a box with a fox, I do so like my DVF!<BR/>Perhaps it is because I have the little waist and the booty it creates the illusion of an hour glass because they do make your shoulders look a bit wider?<BR/><BR/>I thrifted a Bershka one in Suffragette purple recently and while it didnt work at first, with a little extra hookage and a lacy slip it was fine for Trans-warm. Then with black tights and black long sleeved Tee, if worked for Trans-cold; bit like a tunic as I left it well open at the front, no need for the extra hook.<BR/><BR/>So thanks for all the other advice (I cannot thong, I wobble too much) but perhaps I am the exception that proves the rule?<BR/>xxLisamareehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18445509438246694219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-37003043810150203622008-10-02T20:09:00.000-04:002008-10-02T20:09:00.000-04:00I gave you the “I ♥ your blog” award.Please check ...I gave you the “I ♥ your blog” award.<BR/>Please check my blog.<BR/>xoxoSeekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04128993876847534647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-44458497747539940942008-10-02T19:04:00.000-04:002008-10-02T19:04:00.000-04:00I have one that I've never worn. I should wear it ...I have one that I've never worn. I should wear it this weekend.annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16588444106587500168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-23105361208460543502008-10-02T17:54:00.000-04:002008-10-02T17:54:00.000-04:00How uncanny! I was contemplating wrap dresses jus...How uncanny! I was contemplating wrap dresses just last night, as I realized that while I have two (Boden: casual rumpled linen; Christiane Celle/Calypso: dressy but stiff shot silk), I'd NEVER have chosen one when I was younger because of the frumpy possibilities. But wonder of wonders: the dresses actually now look good (but I make sure to have funky heels on).<BR/><BR/>However, I have hated every DVF dress that I've tried. I'd feel waaaay too exposed in a thong. And a cami would annoy me: I actually discretely pin the v-neck. <BR/><BR/>TIP: It works best if you pin it a little lower than you think you should. (The dress will drape more naturally, but you won't be exposing yourself.)Miss Cavendishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17461488799928956875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-37127238261281392232008-10-02T17:09:00.000-04:002008-10-02T17:09:00.000-04:00Wow, what a tutorial, great indeed.In fact I haven...Wow, what a tutorial, great indeed.<BR/>In fact I haven't a wrap dress. I don't own many dresses I don't find them so versatil.<BR/><BR/>xoxoSeekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04128993876847534647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-23998038390645667202008-10-02T16:56:00.000-04:002008-10-02T16:56:00.000-04:00I look terrible in wrap dresses too - they look re...I look terrible in wrap dresses too - they look really matronly on me. My mother actually warned me about them years and years ago (we have exactly the same body she's just a tiny bit taller), and told me not to listen to the "Flatters every figure" hype.<BR/><BR/>I have a kind of pseudo wrap Mayle dress though, which looks ok. I think I might wear it today!Skyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11956978624939655725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-65786522037989504522008-10-02T16:03:00.000-04:002008-10-02T16:03:00.000-04:00I have NO BUSINESS wearing a wrap dress. I look li...I have NO BUSINESS wearing a wrap dress. I look like a wide load wearing one.<BR/><BR/>But I love it on girls like you, K. Please, keep wearing it so I can live vicariously.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03406942482508439839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-69832713899592110572008-10-02T15:18:00.000-04:002008-10-02T15:18:00.000-04:00You are BRILLIANT. I have never bought into the id...You are BRILLIANT. I have never bought into the idea that wrap dresses work for all body types. It's just bunk. As someone who possesses basically all three of your no-nos, I can attest to the fact that this is a pretty unforgiving forgiving garment on some of us.<BR/><BR/>Just to weigh in on the thong issue: I wear nothing but, and buy them in Size Ginormous because I REFUSE to have them cut into my hips. Like any panty, a thong should glide easily on and off. And you're right, a wide lace band does the trick. Gap's super low rise thong is magnifico, and cheapo to boot.<BR/><BR/>Rock on, K.Line.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-57875966732209529432008-10-02T11:37:00.000-04:002008-10-02T11:37:00.000-04:00Well said! I wish every wrap dress came with a pri...Well said! I wish every wrap dress came with a print out of this post.<BR/><BR/>I am so sorry DVF but your wrap dresses look horrible on me. I have a few Maggie London wrap dresses that I love. Actually, nothing DVF makes looks good on my body.<BR/>I do tend to wear a cami and spanx. No G-string for this weasel.La Belette Rougehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686717070120116918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-51640611672831212612008-10-02T11:26:00.000-04:002008-10-02T11:26:00.000-04:00Yes, ma'am. :)I don't own a wrap dress. Now I feel...Yes, ma'am. :)<BR/>I don't own a wrap dress. Now I feel like I should get one just so that I can follow your tips.<BR/>You call them thongs. That's funny. We call them G-strings. Thongs are slippers/flip-flops (as Brits call them) where we are. :PSongyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14719407771250196663noreply@blogger.com