I loved the shape of this Calypso St. Barths for Target maxi dress when I tried it on last week. And I briefly contemplated buying it to dye at home because I cannot get over the brightness of this graphic red. If I had swimsuits that were already in the color family I would probably feel differently but I don't. And I felt like the aftermath of Carrie at the prom. It was as if PETA thought I was wearing fur and TOOK ACTION. As much as I've tried to make myself feel comfortable, I am just not capable of sporting a red this bright, all over.
I bet a well cropped denim jacket would really do wonders with this dress. But if I have to layer over it, then its purpose of being an easy poolside/beach friendly frock is compromised. Fuchsia would have been preferable and for me a teal blue would have been perfect. For size reference, I'm wearing an 8. I think this GO collection runs like regular Target stuff, rather than being smaller like the other collections. The 8 was a fine fit.
6 comments:
I really like this. I agree it looks a little like a crime scene, but I'm a sucker for really weird stuff. I like the fit. You look so tall and thin! Whoever said maxis weren't for shorter girls was so wrong.
I love the fun print on that dress but I agree the red is a bit harsh of course poolside in the middle of summer it may be perfection! I am just judging in the dressing room with grey skies outside right now! It is very pretty on you.
loove maxi dresses, great silhouette
Oh, I think you look darling! I love this dress and just broke down and bought it myself. I think it's more of a hot pink than red, but I could be alone on this. It will be great with a tan and flat gold sandals!
the style looks so good you, I contemplated dying mine as well but just decided to take it back. why why couldn't they make it in pink or blue??!!??
i was not crazy about the color of this either, but was still considering it, as i love anything maxi and tie dye. however, ever since you mentioned the crime scene aspect of the color, i can't see it any other way! i also wish they would've done more options, like turquoise or yellow.
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