Eclectic Joy

24 Comments

• anne replied 9 years ago

  Joy, I think they all look good as shown, with the exception of number 7 - I think it is the proportions of top to "skirt" on that one. I like number 1 the most though. Bit hard to see the neckline on some of them (this is hard to show on photos taken by yourself, I know too well) which might influence my opinion if I could see it.

• Karie replied 9 years ago

  They all look great, but #1 and #8 are my favs. With sweater dresses I prefer simpler stylings that let the simplicity of the dress stand out. I usually just add a scarf, long necklace, or sometimes colored tights for a little pizzaz.

• Windchime replied 9 years ago

  The dress looks like it fits you beautifully, and you've created extremely flattering proportions with the ankle boots. I love how the scarf in #1 bookends your hair (there's that signature color again). Also, how awesome is your fur topper in #6?!

• Joy replied 9 years ago

  Anne, Karie and Windchime, thank you for looking at all these and commenting. The vests in 7&8 are the same vest. It is reversible. I'm sorry to have made it difficult to see the collars, something I need to work on.
  Katie, I'd forgotten that I do have patterned grey tights that I often wear with this dress. It sounds like simple is best. That crazy furry vest needs it's own styling thread.

• Brooklyn replied 9 years ago

  Great dress. I think the fur topper in no 6 is the winner for holiday glam. I also really like the biker look you gave going in no 8. Not sure how festive it is but it looks good. I think no 7 might look better with tall boots. Not sure why I say that :). No 1 and 2 are classy chic. No 4 could perhaps use some extra sparkle or bling - either jewellery or a scarf? YLF Joy.

• Jaime replied 9 years ago

  I love #1,#2 and #5 for a regular fab day and #6 for high power glam festive!

• JAileen replied 9 years ago

  I don't think you need much help styling this dress! I like 1 best. Very very nice.

• Dee replied 9 years ago

  I like 1 and 2 for more casual looks and 6 for the most fun/festive.

• Joy replied 9 years ago

  Thank you, Brooklyn, Shevia, JAileen and Dee. Brooklyn, I'd not thought of using taller boots with 7 but it might help. I agree that 4 could use some bling or scarf. I will remember to try that and have a scarf that has grey and burgundy in it.
  Shevia and Dee, using 6 for a glam look made me smile. I think it would be fun.
  Are proportions off on 3? Might it be better without the faux fur collar? (It is removable and has a regular small collar underneath)

• lynn replied 9 years ago

  I agree with others--#6 for glam (but used other times too) and I don't think the proportions are off at all in #3. I like it a lot! In fact, I like them all!

• Joy replied 9 years ago

  Thank you, Lynn.

• Cococat replied 9 years ago

  I like them all too. My favourites would be 1-3 and 8.

  You always look fab Joy!

• Bonnie replied 9 years ago

  My favorite is #2.

• Angie replied 9 years ago

  #6 is my best by far, and #5 is next. Dramatic. You look fab, Joy. 

• Dee replied 9 years ago

  I don't think the proportions are off, per se, but with the collar it does look a little top heavy to me.

• Peri replied 9 years ago

  I love 5, 6 and 8. Overwhelming love for 6, that looks so crazy fun! 

  I think I would love the scarf better in a different color. A print with some grey in it, so it had a reason for being. The white scarf just gives me a feeling like it's an afterthought, no real reason to belong. 

• Joy replied 9 years ago

  Coco, thank you. Those felt most like "me".
  Thank you, Bonnie. I actually wore that outfit (2) to church.
  Thank you , Angie. The drama of that furry vest does turn heads and it is the right weight without a coat on chilly days.
  Dee, you have hit on the problem.
  Peri, that vest in 6 is crazy and warm. Another scarf in a print seems a good idea.

• Firecracker (Sharan) replied 9 years ago

  My favorite is 6, followed by 1 and 2. In 1, I wondered about adding more color with the scarf--a red one, or a plaid, perhaps? But in 2, I like the soothing all-neutral effect, with the addition of the vest.
  I like the idea of tall boots as an option, too, and sparkle is fun for adding a festive touch, too, perhaps with a bracelet or clutch.

• Joy replied 9 years ago

  Sharan, I love your suggestions.  Thank you.

• Staysfit replied 9 years ago

  My favorites are numbers 1 and 6.  I love them both!!

• Joy replied 9 years ago

  Thank you, Staysfit. All the love for 6 has helped me decide to probably wear #6 to a holiday event tonight for which I have no idea what others will wear. I may try silvery sparkle hosiery and silver shoes to up the sparkle. Do you think that would compete too much with the furry vest?

• Firecracker (Sharan) replied 9 years ago

  Hard to say whether sparkly hosiery and silver shoes will compete with the vest; I tend to think not, but often I find my faux-fur vest tricky to pair things with. I end up trying a lot of combinations with it before I walk out the door.

• approprio replied 9 years ago

  Nice dress. Looks good in all these pics. To glam it up, maybe metallic pants underneath? I seem to recall you have a pair?

  I like a sweater dress as a tunic over pants or leggings. There's something about wearing tricot as a skirt that makes me feel a bit insecure. Apropos of nothing in particular, I've just done a deconstructive alteration on a sweater dress, cutting a large hole in the front and using it as the neckline or alternative armhole. Trust me, it worked. Might post a pic or two.

• Joy replied 9 years ago

  Sharan, I know what you mean. The furry vest can add so much volume on top.
  Approprio, please do post a picture. Good idea with the sparkly pants. If they don't work with this dress. I have another sweater dress that should and it needs legging or something more than tights.