My Review of Long Drop-Waist Knit Dress

Originally submitted at Chadwick's

Versatile day or evening option. Dropped waist, full sweeping skirt.

• Flattering fit-and-flare silhouette.
• Polyester/rayon/spandex; machine wash.
• Imported.

Misses 35” from natural waist

Long Drop-Waist Knit Dress

Comfy, elegant and easy

By Amy P. from Seattle, WA on 5/31/2008

 

4out of 5

Fit: Feels true to size

Waist: Feels true to size

Length: Feels true to length

Pros: Comfortable, Flattering, Attractive Design, Versatile

Best Uses: To School, On a Date, Comfort-Oriented, On The Weekend, Casual Work Days

Describe Yourself: Career, Bargain Shopper, Eclectic, Classic, Casual

I bought this dress in amethyst and the black. I think the fabric for the amethyst dress is a little lighter than the fabric for the black, and I was initially a little disappointed. But then I wore it on a hot day and found that it was a perfect weight for summer. It also looked very flattering on my overweight body, and made me feel very good about myself. I would recommend trying it, as others have said, with the caveat that you might have to return it if it's not quite what you're looking for.

(legalese)

My Review of 4-Piece Matte Jersey Wardrober

Originally submitted at Chadwick's

Versatility equals value, and this wardrober is rich with mix-and-match possibilities! Includes: Long sleeve V-neck cardigan, scoop neck tank with side slits, pull-on style pants with elastic waist and elastic waist A-line skirt. All in easy-care, easy-wear polyester matte jersey. Machine wash. Imp...

4-Piece Matte Jersey Wardrober

Poor quality fabric, uneven fit.

By Amy P. from Seattle, WA on 5/29/2008

 

1out of 5

Waist: Feels true to size

Sleeve Length: Feels too short

Chest Size: Feels too small

Pros: Durable

Cons: Chafes

Best Uses: Travel, Casual Wear, Office

Describe Yourself: Conservative, Comfort-oriented, Practical

The pants and skirt were a good fit, but the tank top and shirt were both too tight, and the fabric was a polyester that felt like sandpaper. Also, the fabric seemed uneven in weight, the tank top seemed heavier than the shirt fabric. I returned this item.

(legalese)

My New Sewing Machine

Soooo, I got a completely unexpected gift from my aunt on Mother's Day, a new sewing and embroidery machine. It's a pretty nifty machine, it has all kinds of bells and whistles like an automatic thread cutter, and automatic buttonholer (which so completely rocks!). It also does a pretty nifty overlock stitch, satin stitch, darning stitch, and monograms. It's generally a very cool machine and I'm happy to have it. You can check it out on Amazon here.

The sad thing is that I'm not really that excited to have a new sewing machine. Don't get me wrong, I'm totally grateful that she bought it for me...but it feels really selfish that I got this new think just for me. I keep thinking that for the same price as this machine, we could have gotten the kids a Nintendo Wii, and then more people than just me could have enjoyed it. I don't think I can send it back, because I do really, really want it, and because it was a gift. But there's guilt, definitely.

On the bright side, I guess that means I'm not a sociopath.