Take it away, Laura!
"I love the ease of wearing dresses. There is nothing simpler than slipping on that one easy piece. I always feel fabulous, confident and put together when I am wearing a flattering, comfortable dress.
My basic dress is flattering for all body types. The subtle A-Line shape provides ease of movement so it is never binding or uncomfortable. It has a V neckline, which looks great on everyone: cut low enough to be feminine, but high enough to wear with a bra. The front is gathered just below the bust, providing a beautiful drape and doing wonders to hide a little tummy.
Women my age love arm coverage. Dresses with sleeves are surprisingly hard to find. This one comes in both a long and short sleeve version for those of us that no longer have stick thin arms. The long sleeve version has a generous sleeve length that gently gathers at the wrist. The short sleeve version is a sophisticated length that comes just above the elbow.
My dress is made out of a beautiful matte finish jersey. Unlike the shiny polyester jersey dresses of the past, the matte finish of this fabric is elegant and modern. The care of this dress couldn’t be easier. Just machine-wash and hang to dry. The fabric resists wrinkling which makes it perfect for travel. The carefully considered fabric weight is perfect year round. Most importantly, there is nothing better than stretch fabric for ease of movement to comfortably get you through another busy, hectic day.
This dress is actually two dresses sewn together. The double fabric allows it to drape beautifully without clinging or riding up. It also helps to hide any lines from undergarments, so the look is always smooth and sleek. The addition of the second layer gives the dress a luxurious weight that hangs just right. Plus, there are no bulky seams. The seams are carefully placed for flattery and comfort and the side seams are slightly toward the back for the slimmest possible silhouette.
Although this dress was thought out and developed by me over many years, it is deceptively simple. You can take this dress from casual to dressy or from the office to a night out, just by changing your accessories. This is truly the perfect little dress."
UPDATE: The pictured photo is Laura's personal dress and the actual neckline is not that low. The real one is bra-friendly. It should be available for just under $100.
[Photos: ProjectRunGay]
118 comments:
Brilliant!
There HAS to be a place in the industry for someone as aware, thoughtful and creative as Ms. Bennett.
Stunning. And machine washable, too - oh my! That dress is mine as soon as it's available. And since I love the idea of donating to Dress for Success, if it's not too expensive maybe I'll buy one to donate as well.
And I couldn't agree more about the ease of "one easy piece."
I love it. But it looks very low cut. Would love to see it on a model! Yay Laura.
OMG, I need this dress NOW. PLEASE tell me it'll be available soon. Absolutely love all the thought behind the design. But, Laura, NEED IT NOW!
OHMYGOD I love this woman!! Just reading her explanation about the dress made my day. My sister called me right after they showed this dress on the show. She loved it!
Thank you, boys!
It's a gorgeous dress. Laura will go far as a designer. I can't wait to see her whole line.
On what planet is that neckline high enough to wear a bra with? It looks like it's cut down to the waist from where I'm sitting!
Anne
Unfortunately I'm the exception to this rule - can't wear it but wish I could. A neckline like this will reveal all that I wish to hide.
I guess I have to be the tacky one and ask, how much is it going to cost? Or can you get it for me wholesale?
I agree that for anyone who isn't an A cup you'll probably need to wear a camisole with this. I do wear a lot of dresses, because they are easy, can be dressed up or down, and the jersey ones pack really well. And it seems like I need to wear a cami with just about every dress I've bought over the last couple of years. Slightly annoying at times but ultimately not a big deal.
OK, I like wearing dresses on occasion, and I LOVE this dress--but I disagree with Laura's comment, "I love the ease of wearing dresses. There is nothing simpler than slipping on that one easy piece." A dress means stockings and shoes (or at the very least &%@*$ shaving your legs); to me, it's far easier to slip on pants and a top.
But if I can afford it, I'll buy it. I've had the same little black dress for ages--it could stand to be retired.
On the neckline--maybe that's what Nicole had altered?
I know that's what I'm going to have to take a needle and thread to; Tim's admonition, "But you don't want them falling out on the table!" springs to mind.
I agree with the comments about the neckline appearing to be lower cut than described...otherwise, fabulous!
I can't wait to buy it. I'll have it altered if needed. No big deal. It's the perfect black dress.
Re: a dress means stocking and shoes.....
What, you don't wear shoes with pants? And in NYC nobody wears stockings unless it's the dead of winter - and maybe not even then. Tights are an exception.
I do find dresses the easiest things to wear, at least for about 6 or 7 months of the year.
Love the look with the belt, and what a good idea to suggest a way to accessorize this dress.
" snf in va said...
I agree with the comments about the neckline appearing to be lower cut than described...otherwise, fabulous!"
You can have a sparkling broche decorating the plunging neckline. It would look GORGEOUS!
That looks like something they would sell in Travelsmith, only a lot chicer. I want one for my upcoming trip to Paris!
It looks gorgeous with the belt. I am so buying one.
I have to agree with Laura...I love the ease of wearing a dress. I'm wearing one right now.
One other benefit that Laura didn't mention is that a dress shows off your legs. And your shoes. :-)
One in black, one in chocolate, one in gunmetal grey and one in navy. That's my year. Thanks.
I am so buying this....
oh my god I want one!! with elbow sleeves!...*sigh* I love elbow sleeves...
Sign me up. Put me on the list. Looks like the perfect dress to fly in....you can be on a plane for 10 hours and still look unrumpled!
As an A cup myself I would never wear anything this low cut. There's nothing worse than showing off that I have no chest.
Anonymous said...
As an A cup myself I would never wear anything this low cut. There's nothing worse than showing off that I have no chest.
Santino, is that you again?
Oh, it will be mine.
I want one in black and one in charcoal. Please!...
How long are the season 3 designers under contract to Bravo and the Weinstein Co. after their season is over? Is it more than 1 year? Is this why it is smarter to wait until your contract with them has run out before introducing anything major because you will be giving alot of the money you make to Weinstein?
Must. Have. Dress.
Laura is brilliant.
One black, one gray, and one brown please! She is as classy as she is a great designer!
wow. I love that she put so much thought into it!
Sell it sister! I'm not even in the market for a dress and I now want to buy one. :)
Oh yeah...
Emma P.
Love her story, she thought about it, and I can see that in Elle.
That dress is so Laura. It's perfect!
Mariana (The Unoriginal) said...
Love her story, she thought about it, and I can see that in Elle.
LOL.
It's a classic piece that no matter what the "in-style" fashion maybe this little black dress will never be out of style.
My mind has shifted. LBD now refers to Laura Bennett Dress. I appreciated reading her rationale and seeing the dress.
I love how practical Laura is in her discussion of the dress. It contrasts nicely with how elegant the dress itself is. That's my kinda gal: pragmatic and chic!
In addition to the colors "ordered" above, I'll take one in forest green and burgundy (the other neutrals, according to Clinton and Stacy)!
This would be great with knee-high boots.
Alexis
Excuse me, but I have breasts. There is no way anyone above an A cup could wear that dress with that low-cut neckline. I don't even see how a normal bra would not show with that low of a neckline. I love the style and ease of that dress, but women with busts will shy away from it and not buy it. C'mon Laura, think of women with actual breasts next time.
" Anonymous said...
In addition to the colors "ordered" above, I'll take one in forest green and burgundy (the other neutrals, according to Clinton and Stacy)!
This would be great with knee-high boots.
Alexis"
Burgundy for me too : )
Anonymous said...
Excuse me, but I have breasts. There is no way anyone above an A cup could wear that dress with that low-cut neckline. I don't even see how a normal bra would not show with that low of a neckline. I love the style and ease of that dress, but women with busts will shy away from it and not buy it. C'mon Laura, think of women with actual breasts next time.
Please check 'UPDATE'
XO
T&L
Gorgeous, and the perfect frame for my fabulous knockers.
Hey, us old chick still have *something* going on...
RE: update.
Thanks for the clarification T and L.
I stand corrected then. It's fabulous. Thanks to Laura for realizing not all of us like to show our navels.
:)
"The real one is bra-friendly. It should be available for just under $100."
Great 'cause I'm a full C cup. I love the dress. It is so versatile and chic. I can't wait to tell my homo friends 'darlings, I'm wearing a Laura Bennett'
Excuse me, but I have breasts. "There is no way anyone above an A cup could wear that dress with that low-cut neckline. I don't even see how a normal bra would not show with that low of a neckline. I love the style and ease of that dress, but women with busts will shy away from it and not buy it. C'mon Laura, think of women with actual breasts next time"
You can't layer this over a lacy camisole or fill in the neckline with a colorful scarf?
I (and my 36DDD's) actually prefer it this low so that I have the option to shoot a little color into this. Black is a little hard against my skin, but I do love the idea of a black dress. Anybody who has had big tits knows how to get around the "gotta wear a bra" dilhema.
"UPDATE: The pictured photo is Laura's personal dress and the actual neckline is not that low. The real one is bra-friendly. It should be available for just under $100."
I was about to say that the one she gave Nicole the neckline wasn't that low.
See, now, I wish there was a sleeveless version; not straight up sleeveless, but cut in. That's a hint, Laura.
"The proceeds for this dress will be donated to Laura's pet cause, Dress for Success and you'll be able to either buy it for yourself or have it sent through DFS to a woman who needs it."
Wow that's very generous of her and the dress is fabulous! Lucky women get to wear fabulous PR things.
Wonderful, practical design.
Laura, please don't forget us plus size girls!
It is perfect! I'm a big fan of the little black dress - no woman can have too many. But this is better than any I have. I love the fact that it's machine washable and travels well. And at the price suggested, I just may buy two.
Min is right here: One other benefit that Laura didn't mention is that a dress shows off your legs.
My legs are my best feature, and I love showing them off! (Even at my age, which I'm not telling. ~smile~)
I want one!
She's gonna make a mint on that thing. It would flatter anyone. Why don't people get this concept?
Machine washable - Magic words for a mother of four. I love your designs, Laura! I cannot wait to have my own Laura Bennett dress.
I adore it! And, BTW, NO ONE wears hose around these parts unless mandated by their work environment or weather. Thank heaven those days are over!
I'd like to see it in some brighter colors - I'd buy it in sapphire or cobalt blue as well as in a nice neutral red. You know, not fire engine, not tomato... But I'd also buy it in a coral and hunter green.
The thing is, it's nice-looking without being memorable (I mean that in a good way) so you could space it out and wear three different colors over two weeks and nobody'd be going, "How many of those things does she *have* in her closet anyway?!?!"
Anne
"The pictured photo is Laura's personal dress..."
I have the utmost respect for designers who wear their own designs. It make me believe in it even more.
Four words: I want this dress!!!!
gigi: And, BTW, NO ONE wears hose around these parts unless mandated by their work environment or weather.
Well, I wear them, and most of the women in my profession wear them. Not only do hose look more polished, they also smooth out the skin tone on my legs. Plus, wearing hose is a lot easier on my shoes than going without them.
I cannot f*ckin WAIT to own a LB original! I have never shopped on QVC in my life, but I will when it gets there!
One more thing: I think Laura would do VERY well in a chain like Target. Here me out before anyone gets touchy. Target has a LOYAL following of women on budgets who like to dress smart. I love the Isaac Miz line and Merona. Lots of well name designers have passed through as well. Laura has that classic understated chic thing down and I think her clothes would fly off the shelves. I CERTAINLY would buy a line of clothes, shoes and accessories from LB in Target. And she could still have her higher end evening wear line. I think we should start an e-mail campaign to let Target know that their clients want LB designs in their store. I see a lucrative deal in Laura's future! What do y'all think?
love the dress. if she indeed makes it to QVC, i am sure it will sell out. finally a dress with sleeves! laura is so fab!
""I love the ease of wearing dresses. There is nothing simpler than slipping on that one easy piece. I always feel fabulous, confident and put together when I am wearing a flattering, comfortable dress."
I love to wear dresses, makes me feel like a lady.
This dress is lovely, and wearable and would look great and many different colors. As a home SEWIST, I and many other home sewists would love to see a line of LB patterns. Her garments are classy and actually designed to be worn rather than impractical creations, based on a pretty sketch, with no place to go.
Ladies, wear stockings!! They do even out skin tone, minimize blemishes, protect your shoes, make your legs prettier (like make-up), and help maintain circulation in your legs if you wear the right kind. I don't know where this lazy, no stockings trend came from, but it looks terrible.
Hmmm...I wish I could see the length! I'm wondering if it will work with boots. And, does the belt come with??
I hope it'll be available in a store where I can try it on. Soon.
--Gotham Tomato
OMG! I love the idea of putting the side seams slightly towards the back!! THANK YOU, LAURA. I can't tell you how many times I've struggled with a top or dress with bulky side seams that make me look wider.
I'll take one in black and navy.
I like it! I'll take one of each in black, charcoal, and forest green. I'd order brown and navy but I already have knit dresses in those colors.
I would never buy something if I knew it was also for sale in Target.
Ever.
" NahnCee said...
I would never buy something if I knew it was also for sale in Target.
Ever."
Funny thing, that...Here where I live, the local Who's Who types are frequently glimpsed shopping at Target and even Walmart....they just travel across town to do it in the hopes that nobody recognizes them. ;o)
Hooray! I join the other soldiers of fabulosity in loving this dress, and thank you, Laura, for the sleeves. I'm at an age where I just don't feel comfortable with my arms exposed, yet almost all the LBDs out there are sleeveless sheaths.
I just bought one in cashmere because I was so desperate, but in truth I can only wear it in the winter. Laura's is more versatile and much more reasonably priced.
Did I miss where it said the dress would come in other colors too? Everyone's mentioning such gorgeous alternatives that black might not be the only color I buy.
So, new meaning for LBD -- Laura Bennett Dress!
Hope Laurie
p.s. It's especially nice of Laura to think of arms because the infamous Emmy dress top showed hers to be spectacular.
I love the dress! That dress is mine. It's just a matter of time : - )
It is often hard enough to find a perfect dress or outfit. I love the versatility of this dress. I always include black on my list of things to wear because it can go from desk to dinner easily, can be dressed up and dressed down.
Will there be an option to buy it in the "Laura Bennet Style Extra Decolletage" version?
That is a seriously superb dress. I'm with the many other commenters here who want it in as many colors as you choose to produce, in addition to the always correct NY Black.
Ms. Bennett, I would SO LOVE to represent you in your IP matters! While that is an unregenerate rave, it also is a serious professional desire and goal of mine. If only, if only....
You have created a wonderfully marketable garment here, and the ways that it can be personalized with belts, jewelry, scarves, means that it won't be a uniform "uniform."
Best wishes for much success with this design and many to come, Ms. Bennett.
And thanks, T&L, for providing such delicious backstory about this creation.
All the best,
NDC
Can I have it in a shade of cold blue? I have no where to wear such a lovely thing, but I plan on buying one and finding a way to where it. Even if I have to plan a trip around it.
That's the ticket, vacations planned around fabulous clothes.
I don't even like dresses that much (and rarely have to wear them for my job) but I will definitely purchase this one! I may have to take a day off work to watch QVC because I think this dress will sell out very quickly.
Anonymous 3:04 PM said...
Laura, please don't forget us plus size girls!
Yes, please! I'm telling you, this is a dress a larger woman can definately wear.
I don't understand why there aren't more designers including larger women in their design philosophies; if fashion is a business, don't they understand there's LOTS of money to be made?
Oh happy day! I appreciate all the thought that has clearly gone into the design and pricing of this dress. What a wonderful piece to start building an empire with!
I love Laura and I love the dress. I bought some of Chloe's outfits on QVC. They look great on me. I can't wait to buy Laura's too.
That'll be my first purchase on QVC!
I love black dresses and can never have enough of them because you can combine them with basically anything you like. I adore Kara's wrap dresses but this dress is more gorgeous than any other dress for me.
Don't forget plus sizes for women with a fuller figure.
It's a whole new dress with the belt. I love it!
"NahnCee said...
I would never buy something if I knew it was also for sale in Target.
Ever."
Seriously? How prententious ARE you?
A great item is a great item. Who cares where it comes from? I bought some great handbags last year designed by Rafe at Target...I wouldn't "not" buy it just because it wasn't from Neiman Marcus.
I'm sorry, but I feel the need to speak up about a few of the comments here.
There's no way women bigger than an A cup can wear that dress as is?
Bitch, watch me. Since when do we dictate to women what they can and can't wear based on their body type? I thought fashion was about what made me people look good and feel fabulous. Suit yourself with your turtle necks and crew collars, mi amor, but you are hiding your headlights under a bushel. As for me, my 36DDD's like to breathe and I don't hear any complaints.
As for Miss I-would-never-buy-anything-sold-at-Target, way to let a pretentious fixation on branding get in the way of style. I didn't turn my nose up at my fuschia sateen strapless sheath with built-in corselet (retailing at just $39.99) because the tag said "Target," and god help me if I'm ever more concerned with where something is sold than buying and wearing something fabulous.
Anonymous said...
As an A cup myself I would never wear anything this low cut. There's nothing worse than showing off that I have no chest.
Santino, is that you again?
How rude was that? I was trying to say that I don't understand why women who are bigger than an A cup feel that they can't show off a little cleavage. I would have loved to have a body like Brigit Bardot, but unfortunately I am built more like Debrah Messing (and have to put up with a lot of rude comments becuase of it.) If I had a bigger cup size I would be proud.
What a terrific dress !!!
T&L, I would love to know what Laura's reaction to the comments here is?
Laura, remember that Diane von Furstenburg built an EMPIRE around one dress style....
Chica Labouche said:
Since when do we dictate to women what they can and can't wear based on their body type?
Have you seen Tim Gunn's new show yet???
Oh my I want that :)
How does QVC work? Do they take pre-orders? Do you have to be home on that day and time in order to get one? Can you order by computer during the show or is it by phone? I've never done it.
"Santino, is that you again?
How rude was that?"
Honey , this is Project RunGay. If you want nicey-nicey, go read BPR.
Since there is so much fans of your blog here, maybe we should nominate you for IBC at iblogcup.com. What do you think?
NahnCee said...
I would never buy something if I knew it was also for sale in Target.
Ever.
Limited view of style, no? If a piece of clothing makes you look completely fabulous, people will say, "NahnCee, you look fabulous!!" not "Is that from Target?" So go look fabulous with restrictions.
Any idea whether she will have it available in other colors than black (even steel grey, but I would love RED)?
As a general rule, I don't wear black except to funerals (odd, I know, but I am just not a fan of the color). I would love the dress in a different color and am sure it would turn into a staple of mine.
Before everyone points out that I can accessorize with colored scarves and jewelry (and I have quite a few scarves that would look FABULOUS), I am just asking if the guys know if there would be other colors available also, because I would rather wait for other colors than purchase the black. Nothing against the LBD, but I am not comfortable in all-black.
Cool -want now-
a) I would like one in burgundy and one in black
b) can you make a collection with dresses like this, maybe some for summer too
c) please ship them to Europe too
I would like to own a LBD, really, but if I have to fly over the ocean this may be difficult.
Or you could really start selling the patterns :-). Much easier to ship to Europe ...
"NahnCee said...
I would never buy something if I knew it was also for sale in Target.
Ever."
Seriously? How prententious ARE you?
A great item is a great item. Who cares where it comes from? I bought some great handbags last year designed by Rafe at Target...I wouldn't "not" buy it just because it wasn't from Neiman Marcus.
WORD!!!
I bought a fantastic Mizrahi skirt at Target, and I'm waiting in front of the door the day that SJP's line gets there.
The days when "good quality" and "pretentiously expensive" were synonyms is over.
And please girl, you'd buy it from QVC but not Target? WTF?
And yeah, T&L, find out the exact colors and get us some pictures of actual people wearing the dress - both people it looks good on and people it doesn't. I'd like to see it on a couple of plus-sized models with different body types.
And if QVC won't ship to Europe I would totally let somebody PayPal me the money and ship it.
Anne
Stunning is right!
THAT has to be the perfect black dress! I love that she designed it with sleeves and she is right, it is SO hard to find a dress with sleeves that doesn't make you look like a linebacker or that you are wearing a moo-moo.
I WANT ONE!!!! LMAO. For under a $100 you betcha!
THANK YOU LAURA for designing clothes for the real woman! I'm tired of sorting through dozens of dresses that are made for teenage girls with NO boobs, no hips and no tummy. Not that I was ever a teenager without boobs...hit a D cup by the age of 14. And dresses that have been "upsized" into misses/womens with no consideration for how a woman's body changes once she's out of puberty.
And I have the PERFECT shoes for such a dress! LMAO.
So what if someone won't buy from Target? That just leaves more for the rest of us poor slobs that don't have or want more debt. LMAO.
The dress is gorgeous, I'd love to buy one in red. Will other colors be available?
About QVC...
When Laura's stuff goes on sale on TV, it will also be on their website. Laura will probably have an hour long shows that run 2, 3, or 4 times in the course of one day. QVC will have an inventory of thousands of dresses, but I won't be surprised if Laura sells out. You don't have to be watching TV, you can check out the website or just get the phone number and call on the day she is on.
If QVC is smart, and they are, they are reading this blog and getting the color list together.
I also heard that she is currently scheduled for February 2008.
This is a great dress! I'd be happier with the higher neckline, so I'm glad to see the update, but wow. I've never bought from QVC before, but I would.
"yawningdog said...
About QVC...
When Laura's stuff goes on sale on TV, it will also be on their website. Laura will probably have an hour long shows that run 2, 3, or 4 times in the course of one day. QVC will have an inventory of thousands of dresses, but I won't be surprised if Laura sells out. You don't have to be watching TV, you can check out the website or just get the phone number and call on the day she is on.
If QVC is smart, and they are, they are reading this blog and getting the color list together.
I also heard that she is currently scheduled for February 2008."
Thank you for the info. I've never bought anything on QVC. That'll be the first time :)
The first time I bought from QVC was for Heidi Klum's clover jewelry collection (found out about on here or BPR, 'natch!).
Second time I seriously contemplated was for Chloe Dao's collection, but it was too bar-hopping, twenty-something.
I will definitely have my computer set up for Laura Bennet, especially because QVC often won't let you order online until the first airing of a collection--so you have to hit those buttons as fast as possible.
They are pretty good about restocking, though, especially things that sell out quickly. But it depends on LB's manufacturer.
Anyone else want to add color requests for those who may be watching?
From previous posts and my own preferences:
Black, steel grey/slate blue, burgundy, red, hunter/dark green, maybe a blue or yellow in the short sleeves for a spring/summer option? Obviously not all the colors could be available, but at least a choice of 2-3 would be nice.
I can see myself wearing that dress to a ton of weddings and it always looking different because I've accessorized differently.
And we mustn't forget sizing:
Petite through women's, please!
We're not fussy, we just want the world! ;)
snaillady2 said..
From previous posts and my own preferences:
Black, steel grey/slate blue, burgundy, red, hunter/dark green, maybe a blue or yellow in the short sleeves for a spring/summer option? Obviously not all the colors could be available, but at least a choice of 2-3 would be nice.
Petite through women's, please!
Words out of my mouth, snaillady2. Also, dark blue and definitely yellow. Hey, I'm latina. We love yellow :-)
100 bucks? I'll take 10! And stockings? I haven't seen women wearing stockings in like 10 years unless they are an ice skater, including my 76-year-old mother. And the Target comment-- my take is that it wasn't that she was a snob but that the ubiquity of Target clothes makes it easy to spot what is from there and you are much more likely to run into someone wearing the same thing. Dress like you mean it, bitches.
I HAVE TO HAVE ONE!
Please let us know when it is available. Cannot wait!
"As a general rule, I don't wear black except to funerals (odd, I know, but I am just not a fan of the color). I would love the dress in a different color and am sure it would turn into a staple of mine."
I love black, and I wear a lot of black (I'm wearing a black/white sleeveless dress right now that looks a whole helluva lot like Laura's dress, sans the long sleeves), but I love colors, too. Unfortunately, I think women get a little bit lazy and fall back on black, rather than take a risk with color, and designers know that.
"And stockings? I haven't seen women wearing stockings in like 10 years."
**shrug** Then you don't live where I live or work in my profession. I see bare legs in a formal hearing, and I think "trailer park". But that's just me. :-)
Okay, okay, okay, I'll admit stockings do even out the skintone but can we please agree that they absolutely do not work with a strappy sandal? Trust me, I couldn't tell you the last time I saw anyone down here with hose on.
As for Miss I-would-never-buy-anything-sold-at-Target, way to let a pretentious fixation on branding get in the way of style. I didn't turn my nose up at my fuschia sateen strapless sheath with built-in corselet (retailing at just $39.99) because the tag said "Target," and god help me if I'm ever more concerned with where something is sold than buying and wearing something fabulous.
Word!
the ubiquity of Target clothes makes it easy to spot what is from there and you are much more likely to run into someone wearing the same thing.
So what? Great style is great style. I don't need to spend a lot of money or be a label whore to "dress like I mean it" or wear something with confidence.
In fact, I raise a toast to all you fabulous bitches out there who proudly dress for less.
One of the most boring dresses I've ever seen. Seen it before a thousand times. Oh well, what would you expect from Laura but the same old thing?
Anonymous (10:25 a.m.) said: And I have the PERFECT shoes for such a dress!
And if you didn't, well, perfect excuse to go shoe shopping! (Although, if you're like me, you don't need an excuse.)
One of the most boring dresses I've ever seen. Seen it before a thousand times. Oh well, what would you expect from Laura but the same old thing?
If you can post a link to one of those "thousand" dual-layered, washable, mid-weight jersey knit dresses for < $100, please do so. Otherwise, why boasting that you've see it a thousand times without even mentioning the who (designer), what (fabric), or where (store)?
That dress looks smashing with the belt!!!
Ok. Late to the game.
And I love the dress, but more importantly LOVE how Laura thinks about her designs.
She is SMART as well as fabulous.
Can't say that I will be buying one, cause drag just ain't my thing.
BUT, I hope this is the start of bigger things for Laura.
She is already FABULOUS and SMART and I would love to see her succeed and bring her fabulousness to the people.
More power to chic and stylish that is WEARABLE, WASHABLE and AFFORDABLE.
Just love Bad Mommy bringing fashion to the streets.
I bet this dress would look great with a pair of Emmett's new shoes ...
Just sayin-
Okay, I MUST own this dress, adn I don't want to wait until February!
I was watching a Tim Gunn Style ep last night, Mrs. Applesomething-or-other and Laura was Tim's "special friend". She was AWEsome.
At the end of the show LB gave the little Apple THIS DRESS!!! I was soooooo jealous!
I also hit up QVC to seek out more deets. The poor customer service person I got...sigh...welp, her command of the English Language left a LOT to be desired. Anyway, she had nothing for me. I searched their calendar for Feb. and nothing. It's up to Tom & Lorenzo to keep us informed.
Hmmm...I wouldn't want it from Target or QVC either. Why?
Both companies have a history of ripping off independent artists/vendors. While it is hard to always know about how companies treat employees and the independent workers/contractors who manufacture what they sell, when I do know that they have mistreated or ripped them off, I do not spend my money there. I vote with my feet.
As for color requests: make mine black, deep red or plum/purple please.
--Gotham Tomato
Keep us posted, boys! I want to buy something by Laura!
Lilithcat said...
Anonymous (10:25 a.m.) said: And I have the PERFECT shoes for such a dress!
And if you didn't, well, perfect excuse to go shoe shopping! (Although, if you're like me, you don't need an excuse.)
LOL, like its sunny, rainy, cloudy, clear..etc. Yep, don't really need an excuse but the shoes I have would be absolutely PERFECT!
Don't know if anyone is reading this anymore but I've got to say that Laura has found a niche that most current designers tend to ignore---the women that can AFFORD their designs. With that I mean women that have either come into their own through hard work and time or those that have reached an age where they are no longer worrying about the previous night's bar tab. LMAO.
laura is so intelligent, elegant and thinks in every detail of every piece.
she rocks!
T&L:
PLEASE say to laura that we men need a perfect pair of black pants and a perfect charcoal sweater.
i cannot find them anywhere...
she will do the magic.
regards from miami.
cK said: "The money is not jetset costumers, is in average buyers".
Laura is going to make tons of dollars with this kind of outfits.
ewww, awful dress. I can't believe you guys like this... BAD BAD BAD
Post a Comment