Try-it-out Tuesday: cocktail dress {why?}

 

Maggy London dress, Macy's     

     This is probably one of the most impractical items of clothing that I own ... although  I still kick myself for not getting a lavender silk Oscar de la Renta ball gown skirt on deep discount at Off Fifth years and years ago. So, yes, of all the impractical things I could own, this really isn't too bad.
    What sucked me into getting this was the fit, print, and little details (back cutout and tulip hem). And it's cut to accommodate a regular bra, so I don't need to suffer in a strapless one. And, I scored it for an amazing price off the Macy's clearance rack. And, I might just try pulling it off for work with a camisole underneath and a light cardigan on top .... so you can see why I had to get it. ; )
     I wore this on Saturday for a belated celebration of my friend K's birthday. After we tore through two baskets of bread, followed by salad, and a hearty portion of fish alla piccata, this dress was quite a bit tighter than it started out. A good reminder that I should always take pictures before, not after, eating ...