Comments on: Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Black Halo’s Donna Sheath Dress

By: Sharon

Sharon — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:36:11 +0000

I disagree that ugly or plain connotes authority. I think that pretty and stylish can easily command authority. I just think that this particular dress is pretty-go-out-to-dinner, not pretty-authority.

In fact, I think an overly plain outfit is a really junior way of dressing, and part of what projects authority is an interesting accessory or detail (whether it’s a scarf, pin, interesting detailing or fabric, etc.).

By: Sharon

Sharon — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:33:05 +0000

I think some things look more like going-out-to-dinner, and this is one of them. Not a bad thing, but just a different occasion.

By: v

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:26:12 +0000

Well said!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:22:48 +0000

ha! awesome. totally agree. also don’t think this qualifies as a “high neckline”

By: divaliscious11

divaliscious11 — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:16:11 +0000

Why do your clothes have to “project authority”? Not being snarky, but I see this over and over. Obviously we aren’t talking about inappropriate clothing, but there seems to be a line of thought that peeks in here that I really don’t understand. Its almost as if ugly or plain somehow commands authority, and anything fashionable or pretty does not (not making any comment on this particular dress as I haven’t looked at the pictures). I thought we’d moved past trying to imitate men, or using props (like the ugly string tie) and were comfortable being smart powerful women……

By: Cleo

Cleo — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:38:42 +0000

This is a great reason for not wearing this dress to the office! The zipper even makes females think about pulling it…the last thing I would want is male co-workers or my boss thinking about de-zippering me. The zipper in my mind is kind of sexual–it’s just more subtle than 4″ red patent heels or what have you.

By: em

em — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:44:12 +0000

Love this one! Out of my price range as a law student though.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:54:54 +0000

I agree. Angry Baby-Mama all the way.

By: mkm

mkm — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:58:18 +0000

Is it me or does the model look like an angry Amy Pohler from SNL?

I love the dress, but as the commenters have said, probably not for the office. Would definitely use it for one of those days when what I wear to work has to do double-duty in the evening, though.

By: Liz

Liz — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:52:07 +0000

I loved the look of this dress, but after checking it out on the manufacturer’s website, discovered it’s only available in a size 6 or smaller. Nuts!