13 April 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.
Sources:
All remixed but dress:
- Brown top – American Eagle
- Blue shift dress – Banana Republic
- Boots – Dillards
- Silver circle necklace – J.Jill
- Brown ring – souvenir from New Orleans, gifted by fiance
Endnotes:
This week we’re thinking about, showcasing, and discussing our best features. This is a worthwhile exercise to do on a regular basis, since we tend to hone in so much more on what we don’t like, rather than remembering what makes us smile about our appearance. I’ve loved reading all your comments and lists on our post on this topic !
As for my list, I’ll start with one feature today and will keep thinking about more things to add as the week progresses. I have relatively narrow hips and one of my favorite styles is the shift dress! The shift dress works great with my shape because it’s all about being up and down with no attention paid to the waist! I know that narrow hips is not something that first comes to mind when thinking of “your best”, but it’s something that I’ve always been aware of with my body and have worked to my advantage.
Ring detail, originally uploaded by academichic.
Ok, to now shift gears entirely – I just finished “It sucked and then I cried” by Heather Armstrong, fellow blogger over at dooce.com. (And yes, I use the term “fellow” loosely, since she’s in the Oprah realm of blogging…) I loved it! It provides a hilarious, frightening, sobering, yet inspiring account of parenting – I give it the S. two thumbs up. Care to share any good books you’ve come across lately? S.
As someone with broad hips, I can completely understand lauding narrow ones! You’re quite right, lady, you were made for shifts.
That dress is gorgeous! What a great color, and the neckline detailing is so cute! I’m very looking forward to trying to complement my fave features this week too.
With my wide hips, I usually find that shifts don’t work well for me, because my bust and hips tend to need different sizes. But with your narrow hips, shifts look fab on you. Great outfit!
Shift dresses are my favorite shape for me, too. I find that they regularly look good but are also very comfortable. As for books… I’m rereading Little Dorrit (Masterpiece Theater sucked me in again). When I’m done, I’ll have to read Heather Armstrong’s book.
I love this look! You look great. Another good dress to pack for your year abroad.
Love your dress! I’m not much of a shift dress wearer, but this makes me reconsider! And have your read Greg Mortensen’s “Three Cups of Tea”? I just finished. Inspiring and moving, I loved it!
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