Comments on: Thursday’s TPS Report: G. Cooper Charcoal Pinstripe Wool Suiting Dress

By: Isabella

Isabella — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:16:26 +0000

I ordered this dress, too and it is adorable! Seriously. It’s very work appropriate without being frumpy. The bottom half could use some ironing to flatten it out, but when I tried it on for a really picky friend, she didn’t notice it needed ironing. I’m 5′4″, ordered the XXS, and it hits me right at the knee (maybe mid-knee). I’m pretty top heavy – (between a 30C and 30D), but the bust area fits well and doesn’t draw unnecessary and work-inappropriate attention. I found this $5 off coupon at retailmenot: http://www.retailmenot.com/view/shabbyapple.com. Made the shipping costs a little less painful.

By: RI Girl

RI Girl — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:17:20 +0000

Update – dresses arrived yesterday. Hem is not a bubble – however it is SHORT and a bit flouncy – really a very cute swirly look – but too short for me unless I was a school girl (I am 5′7″ and it hit me about 2 inches above the knee). Quality was ok. Biggest problem was although I ordered up a size from what the size chart told me I still could not zip it. My chest (straight up C) was too big. I think I would have to go up 2 sizes to fit and then the rest of the dress would not be flattering. If the s&h wasn’t so much I might try a bigger size, but I won’t. Black cowl neck dress is cute, but also SHORT (mid-thigh), not work appropriate and the quality is not such that I want to keep it for the price. The belt loops are huge and don’t work with the belt. I took it out of the loops and tied it – much better. Dissapointed. Seems like a good comapany with a good mission but it didn’t work for me.

By: belle de ville

belle de ville — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:23:18 +0000

That is a fabulous dress that would flatter almost any figure.

By: LPC

LPC — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:40:33 +0000

This is such a great shape.

By: CM

CM — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:30:00 +0000

I have two other dresses from this site:
http://www.shabbyapple.com/p-49-jackie-o.aspx
and
http://www.shabbyapple.com/p-52-ballerina.aspx
that I wear to work often. The first one looks blue in the picture, but is actually black and the second is actually a darker purple. I’m 5′2″ and pear shaped, and both are very flattering. The skirts on both look short in the pictures, but hit me well below the knee. I work in a semi-conservative office and get tons of compliments, especially on the black one!

By: Comroe

Comroe — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:21:08 +0000

To me, this dress is ultra-feminine, and draws unnecessary attention to the bust. This is a look I try to avoid at work.

By: Emily

Emily — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:58:30 +0000

My personal thought is that tights tend to dress down a dress (maybe because you’re showing less “leg” with tights?). Since that isn’t what you’re going for, I’d probably go the nude hose route. (I’m not one for bare legs in the winter – burrr!) What I envision is a basic pair of heels in red – patent perhaps (darn those who say it’s for summer). Then you could do neutral make-up, except for a classic red lip with your hair on the sleek side, pulled away from your face to show off some chunky earrings.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:27:39 +0000

This looks to pretty! What could I wear over it to make it more office / cold weather appropriate? The sleeves look like they might stick out akwardly with a cardigan over the top… so what kind of jacket?

By: Erica Foley

Erica Foley — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:22:43 +0000

RI Girl – thanks for the feedback. Can you address the questions above about the hem? Is it a bubble hem, or did they just get careless when they altered it for the photo? I’d appreciate any guidance because other than that I love the dress. Thanks! E

By: Mel^2

Mel^2 — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:13:47 +0000

I can’t really wear jewelry since I have a metal allergy, so I tend to go with colorful shoes, belts, and purses. I’d probably find a great belt and pair it with some complementing shoes. I usually have good luck finding interesting party-friendly belts at Stein Mart that aren’t too expensive.

I think black tights look good with a variety of colors as long as the shoe isn’t too light. I think most metallics look great with black.