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What kind of dresses do you like?

I used to be into leggings and tunics or button ups and tight jeans. But since HRT kicked in...I've been wearing a lot more dresses. Tasteful classy stuff for my age.

I like all kinds of dresses, but tend to have a thing for sweater dresses with leggings and if it's a crochet dress, look out  :laugh:

I love sundresses.

I like dresses, it's hard to find them cut right - but oh well.

Ahhhh

Yes :laugh:

off the shoulder sundresses for our two weeks of sunny weather.

just bought knee length floaty blue and white for next week's Xmas party...wear it with black stockings and highest heels my bad ankle will allow.   

YES  love them the fight with the zipper on the back :)

I like dresses, But I must be the only MtF who doesn't own any :P

Oh and I like all kinds of dresses.

I only wear them on special occasions, which is very rare. I hate my legs, so...   

Quote from: Keaira on December 18, 2011, 06:35:07 AM
I like dresses, But I must be the only Mtg who doesn't own any :P

Oh and I like all kinds of dresses.

Nope, you're not alone; I don't own any either. :P
I'm sure I will eventually, but I tend to keep it casual right now.

I love dresses, especially sundresses. Recently I put my dresses and most of my skirts away, to pull back out once I've had top surgery.

I love sun dresses also  :)  During the warm weather months... But this time of year the temp. doesn't often get but a few degrees above freezing and winter is just beginning  :P  The next few months will hover between -10 to -20f/-23 to -28c

Quote from: Akashiya Moka on December 18, 2011, 07:24:17 AM
Nope, you're not alone; I don't own any either. :P
I'm sure I will eventually, but I tend to keep it casual right now.

Thank goodness I'm not alone! lol.

I like dresses with a wide skirt to them. I always have. But I think I wil wait until I can fill one out with better proportions first.

I wear dresses (gasp!)

The more hard to attain and unnecessarily expensive the better. You want to tap my inner diva?

A-line
Empire waist (Not so much. Rib cage issues)
Sundresses
Cocktail dresses
Boho
Red, rainbow, black and white, patterns from Mexico, silk...

I will rock a dress! I don't take pictures in dresses anymore, however.

Dangit! Now you got me internet window shopping at Nordstrom.

LC, modcloth.com is awesome for dresses. I windowshop there all the time.

Also, my browser corrects LC to LCD :D

Quote from: Julian on December 18, 2011, 11:09:14 PM
LC, modcloth.com is awesome for dresses. I windowshop there all the time.

Also, my browser corrects LC to LCD :D

AW! I saw that site not too long ago, now I'm gonna go hunting there!!!

Skirts more than dresses personally. I prefer the greater level of customisation. I've been trying to wear them more as my friends family and even my electrologist has chewed me out in the past for "not trying" and begin "deliberately unfeminine"

I just couldn't be arsed. :/

I do love my DKNY and Evan Picone LBDs.  A nice cocktail dress is a must if your going to do cocktails with nice people (and what with America's Cup coming to SF I need to practice, practice, practice).  The DKNY one still had the Macy's tags on it at Goodwill, originally $250, I got it for $3.99 on half price day.  The Picone had been worn, and I did pay the whole $8 for it - oh well, nothing's perfect.

Quote from: Julian on December 18, 2011, 11:09:14 PM
LC, modcloth.com is awesome for dresses. I windowshop there all the time.

Also, my browser corrects LC to LCD :D

I found this on there. I So want it!!

http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/enchanted-afternoon-dress (http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/enchanted-afternoon-dress)

Which is funny because I don't usually go crazy over a dress.

i dont really wear dresses but I do wear skirts with tights/hose/leggings with sweaters and flats or boots.

That's pretty much my wardrobe in a nutshell.

I can customize a skirt much more than a dress.

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malespeak.   you're not trying.   :D

I'm with Annah on this one. I like dresses but a skirt is more flexible with the rest of my wardrobe. Also, I find it difficult to find dresses that fit me through the shoulders while not being baggy around the waist and hips. Although, I did find a sweater dress recently that is very nice (and comfortable!).

Quote from: pebbles on December 18, 2011, 11:17:15 PM
I've been trying to wear them more as my friends family and even my electrologist has chewed me out in the past for "not trying" and begin "deliberately unfeminine"

Wow they don't play to stereotypes much do they?  My wife (cis-female) didn't wear any dresses unless it was an event that demanded for it for a very long time (10+ years).  You don't have to wear a dress to be a woman.

Working at home I don't often wear a nice dress or skirt and blouse because my family and sometimes the mailman or ups guy are the only people I see most days.  We've not had a company meeting (we're all remote and it costs a ton to fly us all in) since I came out to work.  I've got a few nicer things picked out for my Chicago trip, but nice clothes and a trip to Sam's or the grocery store just makes you stick out like a sore thumb.



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I love to wear a dress or skirt as often as possible.

Jennifer

Yes I do.  I think I've got quite good legs, particularly in heels and I love to show them off.  Lately, I have really been in dress mode and I haven't worn skinny jeans for quite a few weeks, just opaque tights

This thread (and all the cute dresses on ModCloth) inspired me to dig up my favorite dress out of hibernation. It was away in a box partly because it's a spring/summer-type dress and partly because I swore off dresses until after surgery, but now I remember how much I love it.

(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FF0rsk.jpg&hash=6d995ab982ec7750044394f38618f53ebd66327e)

It'll fit so much better once all the boob-age is gone.

Quote from: Julian on December 19, 2011, 09:28:27 AM
This thread (and all the cute dresses on ModCloth) inspired me to dig up my favorite dress out of hibernation. It was away in a box partly because it's a spring/summer-type dress and partly because I swore off dresses until after surgery, but now I remember how much I love it.

(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FF0rsk.jpg&hash=6d995ab982ec7750044394f38618f53ebd66327e)

It'll fit so much better once all the boob-age is gone.

I wear hot pants under my dresses...tight hot pants.

I don't like the idea of my panties and legs being "exposed"

Over winter I wore skirts with tights or jeans, but now it is warming up here I am starting to wear summer dresses.  I particularly like shirt-dresses and longer 60's style kaftans.  Anything summery that lets me wear sandals.  I love the feeling of freedom.

Karen.

No I don't like dresses. Maybe when it is hot outside.

I love them, but I have to be careful. I've got a long slender straight line of a figure, so I usually have to wear a belt and accessories to look good in one. The first dress I ever bought was one of those long black turtleneck dresses from Vickie's or someplace. I couldn't seem to look like anything but a monk in it. I've had better luck with other styles, but I usually prefer a skirt and top of some kind.

Lyric ~

I do not wear them very often but occasionaly the mood strikes. When I do I am partial to travelers dresses and oversized hippy dresses.

I am much more likely to wear a skirt than a dress. When I wear skirts I have my own designer...Sevan!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/flutterby?ref=pr_shop_more (http://www.etsy.com/shop/flutterby?ref=pr_shop_more)
I have a number of hir skirts.

But I am more likely to just wear jeans and a Tshirt most days...

Quote from: cynthialee on December 21, 2011, 11:19:21 AM
I am much more likely to wear a skirt than a dress. When I wear skirts I have my own designer...Sevan!

My sister does similar things with old t-shirts. So comfy.
I'd rather like a pair of bloomers for under longer skirts when it's cold out. What a great idea.
(Just noticed they come in flannel. I kind of want them in plaid now. :D )

Well put Sevan to work then!

I love the mushroom skirt. I have a similar one.
I have skirts that are not listed...

;)

I like wearing dresses and skirts.I like sundresses and plaid skirts.

i love the floaty ones that kick out when you spin ^^^ , but usually keep em for nights out

I've never worn a dress or a skirt. I suppose I should try one on at some point just to satisfy curiosity. I wonder what I'd look like.

Quote from: Julian on December 19, 2011, 09:28:27 AM
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FF0rsk.jpg&hash=6d995ab982ec7750044394f38618f53ebd66327e)

That's so cute. Dresses are sooo comfortable to wear.

I like dresses, but I don't own any right now.  Dresses that look good and fit well are generally out of my price range.  Meaning that I'd rather spend that kind of money on other things.

I have a lot of skirts.  I wear them to work.  They're comfortable.  When I wear a skirt, I feel like I'm in drag, but there's nothing wrong with that.

Dresses are expensive here in my country. But, in the U.S., I sometimes could get nice dresses at discounted price. The quality is nearly the same regardless of price tags. The below was purchased at < $20 from a store in Seattle.

(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi943.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fad278%2Fbarbie_pictures%2F20080725_060s.jpg&hash=2ed3f03e20929e70ed18d5ceda797539c9f8209b)

That dress has been well preserved in my closet since July 2008, but it is a pity that I could wear it just once. The destiny of other types of dresses I have bought so far was the same. Sigh~

Barbie~~

The Betty Page stores offer some real nice dresses in vintage styles.

The Betty Page stores offer some real nice dresses in vintage styles.

Are you talking about the store that spells it Bettie Page?  :)  I love some of their stuff

Never noticed the spelling, but yeah, I'm sure it's the same.  And they make most of them in larger sizes too.

Never noticed the spelling, but yeah, I'm sure it's the same.  And they make most of them in larger sizes too.

Yup, They go up to 4XL (Women's size 18-20)  :)  I think they changed the spelling to avoid legal issues with the Betty Page people

My friend Doshia, wanted to get me my first dress. Until she turned on me like a rabid Bitch. *sigh* I learned my lesson there. Don't let people get to close to you.

What is a "dress"?

I shop from ModCloth too. So many pretty things, it makes the local online shops look downright depressing. I hate paying the duty and customs brokerage fee, though. But the quality and selection is good enough to make it worthwhile.