Cheap or Chic? — The CheapChica's Guide to Style


Cheap or Chic?

by cheapchica11 on April 12, 2009

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This dress stuck out from the pack a few weeks ago when I first saw it online, and now Forever 21 has made a tube top version of it.  I like it, but I’m kind of on the fence about the diagonal origami-like pleats because I think they might overwhelm my small frame…

What do you think?  Would you buy the dress version or the top…or neither?

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{ 8 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Elisabeth 04.12.09 at 12:48 am

I greatly prefer the top to the dress. I love both the grey and rosy beige colours they’re offering. I think the top is a little cleaner and less fussy than the dress, and would be less overwhelming. It might be nice for girls who want to create the appearance of a fuller bust, too. ^_^

2 Anna 04.12.09 at 9:52 am

The top is so much cuter than the dress. I kind of wish the top came in dress form.

3 Linda P 04.12.09 at 11:26 am

I think the top is cuter. If you’re petite, the ruffles on the dress will make u appear tiny.

4 D.C. 04.12.09 at 6:23 pm

They look like lazy attempts at recreating Leanne from Project Runway’s signature waves ruffles, but in different colors. I think I’ll wait for her Bluefly collection to come out instead of getting these unflattering imitations.

5 Veespott.com 04.13.09 at 9:21 am

I actually bought this tank in Dallas 2 weeks ago and it fits and looks fabulous. Thanks for posting, i know im on the right track!

6 MissZ 04.13.09 at 3:47 pm

I think the dress would definitely overwhelm any small and/or short frame. I think this would work best on a tall person with the additional help of tall heels. The lengthwise pleats would look best on someone who is tall. Aside from that, I think the long pleats are a little distracting. All I see is the weird pleats, you can get lost in it.

But I think anyone can pull off the tube top.

7 Talk Pretty To Me 04.13.09 at 5:22 pm

Hmmm well they do catch the eye, but I don’ t think they catch your eye for the right reasons. I think this is an interesting piece, but I wouldn’t purchase either of them as I am sure this is something I would regret. It reminds me vaguely of shark fins, only these are growing off your chest. I’m gonna vote no.

8 ninaribena 04.13.09 at 11:44 pm

Loooooove the top!

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