Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Curves? Ally?

I don't have curves. My body is a cylinder: 40-40-40. But clever fashion design helps me create the illusion of a female shape. Ever since I saw dresses like the one below, I craved its magic.

Searching for jewelry to go with the neckline, I found a choker at Target for $14. It works perfectly with the dress and I like its elegance.

Have you ever worn a choker necklace? And what do you think of my outfit?


 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

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29 comments:

  1. FASHION TALESFebruary 17, 2016 at 11:13 AM

    Great outfit with the contrast colours. I had a choker long ago, but have not worn one in a while.
    FASHION TALES

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  2. lizzFebruary 17, 2016 at 12:42 PM

    ally! that dress is stunning and that necklace is like an heirloom from the russian royal family. you look beautiful!

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    1. ShybikerFebruary 17, 2016 at 12:45 PM

      Thank you! My real name is Anastasia and my father was the Tsar.

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  3. mypixieblogFebruary 17, 2016 at 1:57 PM

    Beautiful! And I love dresses like this that give the allusion of curves :) You look stunning (and the shoes go perfectly). Thumbs up!

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  4. SuzanneFebruary 17, 2016 at 2:23 PM

    LOVE the dress! So flattering. I've been searching for one like that for myself for a while now. Did you find it thrifting? Or splurge because it is just so great?

    I like the choker (they're so in right now) but find them very hard to wear on myself. I have a short neck already and they cut it making it look even worse.

    bisous
    Suzanne

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    1. ShybikerFebruary 17, 2016 at 4:07 PM

      I splurged and paid retail at my favorite store (Fox's) which sells designer clothes at steeply-discounted prices. It's a wonderful place to shop. They have a dozen or so stores in the U.S.; there are two in NYC you can visit when you next come here. See: http://foxs.com

      Unlike you with a short neck, my neck is ridiculously long so a choker makes me look normal.

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    2. SuzanneFebruary 23, 2016 at 10:21 PM

      Oooh! Thanks for that! I must admit I'm rarely on Twitter lately so I was lucky to catch your comment there. I really want to check out this spot the next time I'm in NYC.

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  5. The Elle DiariesFebruary 17, 2016 at 3:01 PM

    I do love this dress! The style is perfect for you and it looks comfortable. Love the choker too, it is feminine and perfect for this look, as it does not overpower.
    Well done!
    xx, Elle
    http://www.theellediaries.com/blog

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  6. LorenaFebruary 17, 2016 at 4:44 PM

    I think this dress does marvels and works its magic on you !
    .. I don't think I've worn a choker in ages. It's mostly because of my double chin. I feel it attracts more attention to that area.

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  7. Jazzy JackFebruary 17, 2016 at 5:04 PM

    I hear you. Rectangular body here as well!
    These dresses are mistresses of disguise.
    I love chokers...I have a long neck too.
    Xo Jazzy Jack

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  8. KezzieFebruary 17, 2016 at 5:28 PM

    You look fabulous in this, really attractive curves! I can't wear this shape with my shape, I am v pear-shaped and it looks horrid!!!x

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  9. ConnieFebruary 17, 2016 at 8:04 PM

    I love the necklace. It really makes the outfit come together. So chic.

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  10. SheilaFebruary 17, 2016 at 9:00 PM

    That dress is stunning on you - I love how it looks on your hips, and how the longer length makes you look so chic. Chokers can be tricky to wear, as they "chop" off the neck - they really require a wide neckline, like on this dress. Well done, Ally!

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  11. Midnight CowgirlFebruary 17, 2016 at 9:18 PM

    What an awesome dress!

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  12. jenny_oFebruary 17, 2016 at 11:17 PM

    I really like this on you - and similar things on me, as I don't have curves either. It's amazing what some clothes can do for us.

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  13. Happiness at Mid LifeFebruary 18, 2016 at 12:49 AM

    This dress sure gives you the right curves!! I am not a fan of anything that is too snug around my neck (I feel like someone is choking me) so chokers and turtlenecks are a big no for me. I think this choker looks great with this dress.

    Alice
    www.happinessatmidlife.com

    Would love for you to stop by & join TBT Fashion link up.

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  14. Lyosha VarezhkinaFebruary 18, 2016 at 5:59 AM

    it looks lovely on you! I love the illusion here -you look even more feminine than you usually are Ally

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  15. Elle SeesFebruary 18, 2016 at 9:16 AM

    one of your best!! as my drag friends say, definitely serving major fish here! ;)

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  16. AFebruary 18, 2016 at 12:11 PM

    Yeah! I like it! Have you worn this on the blog before or just something like it? It looks familiar. The style works well for you.

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    1. ShybikerFebruary 18, 2016 at 5:34 PM

      The dress is new but I've worn similar styles before. Searching for a magical solution to my body-type.

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  17. Hollie Black-RamseyFebruary 18, 2016 at 4:58 PM

    I love those illusion dresses! I wonder if there's one that can make my bosom look smaller. HEE HEE!! I'm not a choker fan, I'll wear them but I don't like how they feel or look on me.

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  18. ALLIE NYCFebruary 22, 2016 at 6:20 PM

    You are right! This dress does make you look like you have curves girl! Great find and smart dressing.

    Allie of
    allienyc.com

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  19. UnknownFebruary 22, 2016 at 6:45 PM

    Wow, wow, wow! Did I say wow? Well yes, wow! You look curvy-licious in that dress Ally. And the choker is spot on. I'm envious as I really like chokers and that's a keeper!

    http://petitesilvervixen.blogspot.co.uk/

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  20. graverobbergirlFebruary 23, 2016 at 2:28 PM

    Ooh la la! ;-) That's a gorgeous dress on you!

    And that choker is all kinds of classy... Puts the 1990s ones that spring to my mind at the word to shame!

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  21. Witchcrafted LifeFebruary 23, 2016 at 4:36 PM

    Fantastic outfit, Ally! This dress really gives your figure that extra va-va-voom factor. Gorgeous choker, too. I was all about them in the 90s. Not only because they were in vogue at the time, but because I already adored historical fashions and loved wearing Victorian inspired elements (like chokers) into some of my looks while I was growing up.

    Have a marvelous week!
    ♥ Jessica

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  22. UnknownMarch 9, 2016 at 6:47 AM

    I've been on a blog-reading hiatus lately BUT I am trying to catch up and I just had to say how FABULOUS this dress looks on you! Very feminine and flattering :)

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