So - how did I do unsupervised?

[muddleduck]

As an online shopping addict it is a very long time since I've shopped without close supervision from MN fashionistas, but DH and I had some childfree shopping time last weekend. What is your verdict on these:

shoes

dress

(not at the same time btw

love the dress!

well done

The dress is really gorgeous! So pretty.

Really don't like the shoes but you must if you bought them so that's fine

I like the shoes (love Dr M's)

I don't like the dress, just to busy and flowery for me.

I like the dress, although personally the neckline is too high for me. It looks cute though and could be worn in many different ways in different seasons.

I don't like the shoes, sorry: even though I do like some DM styles I really don't like the clumpy high heel on those.

Janeite - the neckline is very LOW! the pics that are not on the model are a bit misleading as you can see the back of the dress IYKWIM.

glad you like it though

I always go for "clumpy" shoes. I'm very top heavy and feel a bit ridiculous in anything dainty.

am most relieved that you don't all hate both of my purchases - just one of them...

I love the dress,but think sandals would be better with it.

Love that dress,have been looking at thay myself.Whats the sizing like?

diddl - I did say "not at the same time"

laduree - I'm (usually) a size 12 bottom and 14-16 top. I bought the 14 which fits perfectly. The tie waist and gathering on the top means that it is pretty flexible IYKWIM.

Is it? I might go and investigate it then! It would look nice with a long sleeved t-shirt underneath, cardi over and tights and boots I think.

Just seen that OP-I missed it by scrolling

What sort of footwear will you wear with the dress? [nosy emoticon](answering optional!)

I was wearing knee high boots and tights when I tried it on which looked suprisingly good IMO. I agree with Janeite about the t-shirt/cardi thing.

I used to have pair of strappy flat black ted baker sandals which would have looked great in the summer but I binned them last year due to tattiness. So not sure...

Do you think it would look ok with vest underneath in the summer.Think probably a little low cut for me in the day,particularly with my extensive chest.Its such a pretty dress though.

Hve been looking on french connection website,they have a few nice dresses,I particulary like this,www.frenchconnection.com/product/71gc3/summer+lovings+dress.htm,though not sure if it will be bit maternity smock looking....my arms are nowhere as nearly skinny as hers..

at your "extensive chest". I'm a 34gg and I think it looks good on me.

I asked DH if he thought I could wear it to work (with trousers) and he mumbled something about my breasts that I took to mean that it was too revealing. That said, it isn't as low on me as on the model. it is more that the gathering makes is a bit "and here are my breasts" IYKWIM. Bit like some wrap dresses are.

I think this one would work better for you than the one you linked. I'd worry that I'd look pregnant in that one.

Thats what my first thoughts were,and I really think you should trust your instincts.Do think it is a lovely colour.

Have been having trouble finding clothes that I don't immediately think is it frumpy?Have becomme obsessed with the word!
Have started a thread about monsoon dresses today worrying that they may be frumpy!!!

I like the dress and that it should work with layers, so you can start wearing it now, in our sub zero temperatures.

I like the dress you linked to laduree, but I don't think it would flatter large norks.

What will you be wearing the shoes with?

shoes for work in winter with opaque tights (colour?) and knee length skirts (brown cord and dark denim).
(my work is pretty casual)

sound reasonable?