I'm so late to the party on this dress but with good reason. Since I've been limiting my shopping, I've also decided to limit the items I try at anthro. Smaller wishlists mean less buying at sale time or otherwise! It's a pretty obvious and effective strategy. The Mompos dress fit very similarly to the Spinning Lace. And although it is very pretty and the fabric is of significant quality, I will be skipping it. I don't know that the shape is one I like enough to have in multiple fabrications. I am wearing a size 8 which is the size of my spinning lace dress. There is ample bust room. The hips are free. The waist is true. It has an attached slip with crinoline to add poof to the skirt. It is indeed very pretty but indeed something I have no reason to own.
Regarding more critical, conscious shopping, I want to suggest the following: Although this article focuses on fast fashion, I think it makes some really salient and more general points about materiality, identity, and the constitution of an aesthetic self (not to mention its smart analysis of the role of social media in fostering the desire to brand human identities among its users). The title is the Accidental Bricoleurs by Rob Horning, and my very smart friend, Shar linked it on her Twitter.
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Thanks Jess! I am trying to follow all the tips that many fashion blogs are giving to reduce my shopping habits. I have several dresses that I didn't love but ordered online just to try on and I'm afraid that the 25% PA may weaken my will of returning them all.
I think the Mompos is cute, but the shape in combination with the soft color makes me think of a little girl's dress. I don't think I'd have the courage to wear it. I love the Spinning Lace, the fabric does make it look like a totally different dress.
Oh, my husband and I were just discussing this a week or so ago - how our consumption can tie closely into our identities as ___. I'll have to check this article out. Thanks, Jess!
That is an interesting article- more in-depth than usual. And I had never heard the term immiserate before- that will definitely ring through to me the next time I contemplate a little 'fast fix'...I kinda conveniently forget that aspect sometimes.
hm i think it looks great on you, but i do like the version you already own better. and i guess with that party-dress shape there isn't exactly reason to own 2 of the same thing. i'm off to read the article you linked- sounds interesting!
As much as I love the Mompos, the Spinning Lace is far more beautiful on you. You made a wise decision. And congratulations on your will power.
As much as I love the Mompos, the Spinning Lace is far more beautiful on
you. You made a wise decision. And congratulations on your will power.
LOVE this dress, so feminine!
xMichellewww.michellesstylefile.blogspot.com
It is a beautiful dress, but I definitely understand why you are passing. The shape is so similar to the spinning lace dress. I commend your critical/conscious shopping:)
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