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Help! I love this dress but noone else does.

86 replies

RuledbytheWashingMachine · 21/05/2024 18:20

Could I get some honestly about this one hundred stars dress. My family say it's weird. It's not what I usually wear but I think I like it

Help! I love this dress but noone else does.
OP posts:
OneThreadOnly · 21/05/2024 18:21

It’s hard to tell because your phone and arm are up but it looks like it hangs funny?

Pontipinecity · 21/05/2024 18:23

The pattern looks nice and suits you but it does appear oddly shaped.

Bignanna · 21/05/2024 18:24

It’s shapeless

LunaNorth · 21/05/2024 18:25

Is it from One Hundred Stars?

Moveoverdarlin · 21/05/2024 18:26

I don’t think it suits your colouring at all, the cream in the dress is exactly the same colour as your skin. Maybe a few coats of fake tan would help. The shoes don’t go either, you need much daintier sandals and definitely not black.

TeaandScandal · 21/05/2024 18:26

I don’t like it either.

Anuggetofpurestgreen · 21/05/2024 18:27

Maybe a bit dressing-gowny? I quite like the pattern though.

TheChosenTwo · 21/05/2024 18:28

I think it totally washes you out and doesn’t really go with the shoes either.
i do think it’s a pretty dress though!
Mind you, is it a proper dress or one of their sort of beach coverup type kaftan things?

Q124 · 21/05/2024 18:28

Moveoverdarlin · 21/05/2024 18:26

I don’t think it suits your colouring at all, the cream in the dress is exactly the same colour as your skin. Maybe a few coats of fake tan would help. The shoes don’t go either, you need much daintier sandals and definitely not black.

That was my first thought. Your skin is too similar to the dress colour. The shape doesn't do anything for you either. It has no shape so just hangs. Sorry!

BruFord · 21/05/2024 18:29

The pattern reminds me of floral curtains-sorry!

I agree with a PP about your black sandals, they don’t work with this dress. Try a lighter pair.

Bilingualspingual · 21/05/2024 18:29

I like the pale on pale. I say, if you like it, wear it, because then you’ll wear it well.

Snowwhite83 · 21/05/2024 18:30

Hello sorry OP you have a lovely figure but not a good choice of dress on you at all. Can you return for another style or colour?

FemaleRageTheMusical · 21/05/2024 18:31

It's hard to see properly but I don't think it goes with your skin tone.

It does seem a bit shapeless but the photo isn't great to really tell.

WonderingWanda · 21/05/2024 18:31

I think it's shapeless in a very bad way and the colour is all wrong on you. Also agree about the shoes being wrong. Have looked on their website and it looks wrong on all the models and in all the colours. Just looks like a scrunched up sheet.

RuledbytheWashingMachine · 21/05/2024 18:31

Ok ok message received loud and clear.

Yes it's from One Hundred Stars. In the return pile it goes.

Thanks everyone.

OP posts:
IHaveNeverLivedintheCastle · 21/05/2024 18:34

Bilingualspingual · 21/05/2024 18:29

I like the pale on pale. I say, if you like it, wear it, because then you’ll wear it well.

Same here - but I'm generally of the view that "your colours" is a load of nonsense anyway. I agree with "wear it well" if you like the dress.

This is the dress. The OP's shoes aren't right for it.

100 Stars

Chrysanthemum Ecru Rachel Dress

 Our Chrysanthemum print celebrates the beauty of this elegant flower and its dazzling fuchsia pink florals! Perfect for the summer months, this joyous floral print is perfect for pairing with a pink accessory, shoes, or lipstick! This cowl neck, V-lin...

https://onehundredstars.co.uk/products/rachael-dress-chrysanthemum-ecru

IHaveNeverLivedintheCastle · 21/05/2024 18:38

RuledbytheWashingMachine · 21/05/2024 18:31

Ok ok message received loud and clear.

Yes it's from One Hundred Stars. In the return pile it goes.

Thanks everyone.

If you like it, wear it.

The opinions on here don't matter. Although having said that, my personal opinion is this dress is a lot nicer than many dresses I've seen on here- ( yes I'm thinking of you - dipped hem, frilly , floral wrap over dress which turns up regularly on wedding guest threads)

Thursdaygirl · 21/05/2024 18:39

Sorry, I don’t think it’s working. I always try to stick to “love it or return it” , it’s so easy to have a wardrobe half-full of things you’re not quite sure about.

Guavafish1 · 21/05/2024 18:44

Pale dress and shapeless/non-tailored

TorturedPoets · 21/05/2024 18:45

I can’t see the neckline but it looks as if there is too much fabric just hanging at the front.

qwertyasdfgzxcv · 21/05/2024 18:47

I wouldn't rule it out but we need a better picture

BlossomBlossomBlossom · 21/05/2024 19:00

I usually despise One Hundred Stars … But I actually love the shape and print of this dress, while hating the fabric.

And I think it looks great on you, @RuledbytheWashingMachine. Combined with your shoes it’s very Margiela - wonderfully stylish. At least, in the photograph. Would really need to see how it moves.

viques · 21/05/2024 19:02

Anuggetofpurestgreen · 21/05/2024 18:27

Maybe a bit dressing-gowny? I quite like the pattern though.

Just what I thought, a nice kimono type dressing gown, but definitely a dressing gown.

Karatema · 21/05/2024 19:03

Moveoverdarlin · 21/05/2024 18:26

I don’t think it suits your colouring at all, the cream in the dress is exactly the same colour as your skin. Maybe a few coats of fake tan would help. The shoes don’t go either, you need much daintier sandals and definitely not black.

This was my first reaction - the colour on you is draining!

MsFaversham · 21/05/2024 19:08

I’ve seen someone wearing this dress in a different pattern and it looked good on her. I tried it on and it looked awful. If you feel confident in it then wear it. My friend said it is a lovely dress to wear.