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Can this dress be worn in the summer



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scruffy




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, May 11 2021, 9:58 am
https://bananarepublic.gap.com.....ntent

Just ran into this and love it. But the material has some velvet on it it seems.

Fashion experts please help Very Happy
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FranticFrummie




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, May 11 2021, 10:10 am
I can see two things wrong with it.

One, it's 100% polyester, which is going to be sweaty and sticky. You are better off with cotton gauze, especially at that price. You can get a similar dress from Shein for about $20, and free returns.

Second, it's very see through. You'll see the underneath bodice and straps, and it's not that tznius. Go for something with a more opaque look.

I love all of these:

https://il.shein.com/Mock-Neck.....~~~~0
https://il.shein.com/Frill-Nec.....~~~~0
https://il.shein.com/Tie-Neck-.....~~~~0
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scruffy




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, May 11 2021, 10:14 am
FranticFrummie wrote:
I can see two things wrong with it.

One, it's 100% polyester, which is going to be sweaty and sticky. You are better off with cotton gauze, especially at that price. You can get a similar dress from Shein for about $20, and free returns.

Second, it's very see through. You'll see the underneath bodice and straps, and it's not that tznius. Go for something with a more opaque look.

I love all of these:

https://il.shein.com/Mock-Neck.....~~~~0
https://il.shein.com/Frill-Nec.....~~~~0
https://il.shein.com/Tie-Neck-.....~~~~0


I'm not usually happy with the quality of Shein, I find lots of seams sewn wrong or unfinished edges etc. I like the quality of Banana Republic and would definitely wear with a shell.

But you have a good point about the polyester.
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Fabulous




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, May 11 2021, 10:42 am
I don’t really see the velvet. But in general it looks very float and summery, which is very “in” this season.
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chili-n-cholent




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, May 11 2021, 10:45 am
Its really pretty, I love it. I don't think you can see the velvet so it would be fine.
I guess with a shell dress underneath or you will line it?
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Crookshanks




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, May 11 2021, 10:49 am
There doesn't seem to be any velvet in the dress. It's a beautiful summer dress, but you probably will need to wear a shell dress underneath.
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scruffy




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, May 11 2021, 10:51 am
Yes I would wear with a shell dress. Thanks all for your input!! Sometimes I feel like my fashion compass is awry and not sure if something is OK Smile so I really appreciate it
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SuperWify




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, May 11 2021, 10:51 am
It says there are velvet dots on the flowers. Id buy it and save for R”H.
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Crookshanks




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, May 11 2021, 10:52 am
scruffy wrote:
Yes I would wear with a shell dress. Thanks all for your input!! Sometimes I feel like my fashion compass is awry and not sure if something is OK Smile so I really appreciate it

Your fashion compass may be awry but your gecko is awesome Laugh
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scruffy




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, May 11 2021, 10:55 am
SuperWify wrote:
It says there are velvet dots on the flowers. Id buy it and save for R”H.


OK a dissenting opinion! Smile

I think I'll buy it and see what it looks like. Based on the online picture most are saying it works for summer...

And worst case I'll save it for later
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scruffy




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, May 11 2021, 10:56 am
Crookshanks wrote:
Your fashion compass may be awry but your gecko is awesome Laugh


LOL thank you!!
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