You are a beautiful model and this dress like many of the other items you've worn looks very well fitted and attractive on you. I'd like to just hopefully add a tip if I may and please don't think it offensive I mean no disrespect whatsoever - have you tried taking the photos with the light on you rather than behind? Facing the window might enhance and bring you out into the foreground more and the surrounding light might look like a beautiful glow, at the moment it seems to be a bit murky and trying to submerge you in the photos. Sorry if that was too forward, I definitely don't mean to be rude.

by DOLLY B 34 days ago

Darkly dramatic, very attractive photo as usual Wardrobe Fiend :)

by DOLLY B 34 days ago

Gorgeous skirt very interestingly worn with the printed top but again, like you did with the dress in the same print, it works in this outfit. You have an eye for wearing this tough print well.

by DOLLY B 34 days ago

An excellent top, simple yet so pretty and can be worn with a multitude of the skirts here. I also love that you keep trying to put Pink into the picture - I would love to see a Pink item. It's been so long since I've seen anything primarily Pink here with the last one I can remember off hand being a dark Fuchsia evening dress that had limited availability. There is hot Pink satin at CS since they've used it from trim on protos but the colour hasn't made a breakthrough yet so kudos.

by DOLLY B 34 days ago

Like I said on your longer length design with this belt feature - I love it and think it's very innovative and flattering. If executed properly this should go down well with the rockabilly and polka lovers here.

by DOLLY B 34 days ago

I had a coat like this in velvet (wore it in one of my photos) and a couple of others without the capelet that one had so I know that this design (regardless of fabric) feels uber luxuriant on and the buyers are likely to be very happy.

by DOLLY B 34 days ago

Congrats, this is adorable.

by DOLLY B 34 days ago

I agree, its adorable. I'd prefer it if the pockets weren't trimmed in White but I like the design.

by DOLLY B 34 days ago

I've seen a number of dresses like this in the past few Summer seasons - very sexy and nice on many body shapes. I think picking jersey was a good choice, it'd be soft and stretchy keeping the shape if gathered enough though the shape would also allow for stiffer fabrics as it would hold with less weight. Very nice first design Maria.

by DOLLY B 34 days ago

I LOVE jumper dresses like this with wide collars and cuffs and in this case hem as well. They are very figure flattering and slinky but also warm and practical if made in thicker fabrics.

by DOLLY B 34 days ago

Oops forgot to ask what colours you intend for this?

by DOLLY B 34 days ago

Sumptuous, very Red carpet. Though remember that ChicStar doesn't use silk.

by DOLLY B 34 days ago

Oo I like this, very chic.

by DOLLY B 34 days ago

Agreed, very beautiful.

by DOLLY B 34 days ago

I was hoping for this in the powder Blue but it really looks good in the Black without downplaying any of the design features so I agree with Mary Saldana when she says 'super execution'. Very nice design that translated well (but if it Wins I'd still like to see it in a bright colour for social daywear!)

by DOLLY B 34 days ago

Congrats Julie this is really cute, I'm just missing the bow on the back but that can be easily bought (in a variety of colours :D ) and put on in a removable way. I imagine this would go well with many different upper body clothes.

by DOLLY B 34 days ago

CS did a good job on this.

by DOLLY B 34 days ago

I think this is a very good attempt by CS as it's easy to overlook details but with a few alterations it would be perfect and just as Amber desired it to be, and I believe flattering to many women. I'm with you Sophie on the arms - I really hate showing skin unless I'm indoors and even then it's rare lol but for a top as unique as this I'd probably grin and bear it :P

by DOLLY B 34 days ago

This came out delightfully though the part where the skirt is attached was well spotted by MB. Other than that I think this is extremely cute and clever use of colour panels on a vintage inspired design where it's very easy for them to appear over powering and garish but this is well proportioned and complimentary.

by DOLLY B 34 days ago

This is lovely, something very different on CS. I agree about the lining and would have preferred it on Black or matching Red but from what I've seen on other printed protos it might be that they only print on White fabric? However, in this case I've imagined seeing it 'face to face' in hand rather than online and think the the White could be a bold accompaniment to the design and a very flattering contrast as well as unique.

by DOLLY B 34 days ago