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Since I'm a glutton for punishment, I thought I'd take another stab at finding a dress this weekend. Why I deluded myself into thinking I might be able to find something is anyone's guess - but delude I did. Monsoon, a horrifically overpriced British retailer, always has loads of dresses. Not one, however, was even remotely pretty or flattering. Who do these clothes look good on? How do these stores stay in business???
And once again, I came back empty-handed. And bitter.
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Those dresses are pretty ghastly. They only suit those twiggy Sienna Miller types.
Posted by: emmak | March 20, 2008 at 11:21 PM
Those dresses are pretty ghastly. They only suit those twiggy Sienna Miller types.
Posted by: emmak | March 20, 2008 at 11:20 PM
Actually, I quite like the one on the left. It would go well with my violet eyes... Haven't heard much from Lord F-K recently - maybe he's keeping a low profile and licking his wounds!
Posted by: Miss Elle Anus | March 20, 2008 at 01:19 AM
Too funny and very apropos - I have a wedding in the UK to go to in 3 weeks and in desperation I even checked the Monsoon website to see if I could buy something over there. I completely agree with you. I blame this year's preoccupation with 'jewel tones' and 'bold prints'. Doesn't flatter my British pasty complexion at all.
I ended up buying a half-hearted polka dot halterneck at Macys. I will no doubt look like the 'brash American' in it! *Sigh*
Posted by: Alison | March 19, 2008 at 09:33 PM
I agree about Monsoon, way OTT on proces and very much for the big teeth and tiara's crowd. I do however love their offshoot Accessorise for purses, bits and bobs.
Posted by: Sarah | March 19, 2008 at 07:29 PM
My mum is a huge Monsoon fan. I think they cater for people like her. And the Cambridge May Ball crowd with no fashion sense.
I did giggle reading this though - I can't believe you're still looking for a dress! I fear your search is doomed in a country where dresses are actually rarely practical clothing because the weather is so bad... Get on a plane and come shopping over here! Virgin Atlantic has some sales on at the moment also....
Posted by: LB | March 19, 2008 at 12:57 PM
And these were just three of them. The store was totally overflowing with absolutely useless dresses just like this. So frustrating.
Posted by: Gabrielle | March 18, 2008 at 07:32 PM
God I used to stock up on Monsoon things when I came back every year, but last summer I nearly died at what they had in. Horrendous.
Posted by: Expatmum | March 18, 2008 at 07:12 PM