“You’re going to go OUT dressed like that?”
“What do you mean? It’s a new dress. A couple of women in the dressing room loved it. I think it’s cute. The salesgirl said I looked really good in it.”
“Of course she said that. It looks like you’re wearing a red bra on the outside of your dress.”
“No, it doesn’t. The red is part of the dress, but that alone would be, um, too small. I’m wearing a black sports bra underneath.”
“Maybe this dress just isn’t for you. I’m serious. It looks like you dressed up when you were still half-asleep and put your bra on top.”
“Neilochka… What do you know about fashion? Besides, if it does look like a red bra – I still like it.”
“Let me ask my readers. The women are very fashionable. And the men will get a kick out of thinking they’re seeing you in your bra.”
Atomic, let’s just say, “showing off some cleavage” in this particular dress, as it is cut, and as it fits me, would not be legal, unless I was breast-feeding twins in Berkeley.
Does it matter what any of us say here on the internet? Nope. It all comes down to whether you like it and enjoy wearing it. For the record though, I like it but I love the fact you’re smiling in the picture even more!
It’s a really great dress but, yeah, red bra elements… Maybe if the strap didn’t go round the back so straight…
i do like the dress but not with the sports bra. the pic makes it look like a red bra, but it might look different in person. perhaps one of those lacy camis instead? but having said this, if she’s happy wearing it like that, then she should. loving that smile!
I love the bottom of the dress, and although I really want to love the top… not so much. But that’s if I was wearing it.
In the same breath, however, I think Sophia wears the dress quite well! She pulls off the look. Without the red on top, the dress loses a little character.
Dude, it’s called creative dressing and as such is an expression of a woman’s adventurous sartorial preferences… Standing out from the herd is a good thing you know!
“You definitely owe me dinner after this post. You made me look like an idiot.”
“Nah. It made you seem more human. Everyone buys a loser piece of clothing every once in a while.”
“It’s not a “loser piece of clothing.” I don’t care what anyone says. I’m wearing it like it is.”
“Why don’t you wear it without a bra, like some people suggested?”
“You want to see what it looks like without a bra?”
“Sure.”
Sophia changes in the bedroom and returns to my office.
“Holy crap!” I say, as she practically falls out of her top with each step.
“Do you like it better now?”
“Uh, well, honestly… yes. Can I post this on my blog?!”
As you guessed, she said “no.”
But here are some photos of Jessica Simpson, Mariah Carey, and Britney Spears to help you visualize.
I love the dress-red top and all. I think the bra top underneath should be a camisole built-in-bra number. Layering is a thing now and I think it would show off Sophia’s body.
Sophia’s not here now, but I think she’s told me in the past that those built-in bra camisoles only work for those who don’t really need them.
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It looks totally adorable. It DOESN’T look like a red bra because, in case some of you people haven’t been in Victoria’s Secret in a while bras don’t have full length skirts attached to the bottom of them.
What that there is is an A-line sundress. And I’ve seen billions of women this summer walking around with spaghetti-strap tops or scoop-necked camisoles like her sports bra under sundresses this summer. So Sophia knows her shit.
It’s beautiful, too; love the colors. Wear it happily, Sophia, and don’t listen to these “little red bra” Maoist oppressors.
(And P.S. I totally sympathize with the bra-in-camisole situation–I’m STILL waiting for them to make one that works for women who actually need one.)
It’s adorable, but think the black sports bra is throwing things off. Tell her to try it with an actual red bra underneath, it’s perfectly acceptable for straps to show.
The black sports bra ain’t cutting it. From your comment above I understand now that she needs *ahem* a bit more coverage. Can she have a tailor make a new and improved red top for that dress that will actually cover her?
The hell with the dress: I want a better look at those shoes!
I think the dress is flirty and whimsical. I like it! And the layered look is perfectly acceptable.
I don’t think it looks like a bra, but if you wore a tank top with a built in bra with it (I have like 15 from Nordstrom), it would take care of the whole sports bra aspect. But I still think you’re adorable, Sophia. So there.
*smacks Neil for saying “You’re going to go OUT dressed like that?” to Sophia*
Ok, now that I’ve done that, I need to say “Sorry, Sophia! It DOES look like a red bra over your black dress!”
LOVE. THAT. DRESS!!! It’s faboo. Very chic, Sophia!
i love it. you look fantastic girl!
(but kinda want to now see a picture of neil wearing it…)
It’s not the dress, it’s the woman wearing it – and you look beautiful, Sophia
I can’t believe you used “fugly” as a tag.
Oh, wait, am I supposed to vote?
I vote no.
I love the dress, and I don’t mind the black behind the red, but, how about a sexy, lacy, black underwire? It would peek out in just the right places, maintain your famous cleavage, and be supportive.
I also say nix to the hat, Your incredible hair is the perfect accessory to that dress.
Here’s a good guide for clothes for the bustier woman from Trini and Susannah from the British “What Not to Wear.”
Um, ok, it does sort of look like you’re wearing a red bra on the outside of the dress, but I totally love the look!! And the shoes are awesome!!
Lose the sports bra and hat and it’s a smashing outfit!!!
Incredibly cute dress! There’s nothing wrong with it!
I agree with Liz Elayne though. Now I want to see Neil in that dress. Please?
It’s hot (not temperature, but as in “that’s cool”.)
It’s cute. Yes, it looks like a bra, but if you know fashion bras are making a comeback.
You’re a fashion Plebeian. I’m diggin’ it.
Unfortunately, when you’re as well-endowed as is Sophia, which is a curse I am forced to face as well, which is something Jessica, Britney and Mariah should face, you cannot get away with the spaghetti straps and the low barely there cups.
I’m sorry, Sophia.
I see a couple of solutions though; add lace on the edges (or simple black material to match the rest of the dress), or just wear it with a non-sports bra that will be equally visible, but look more like bra-on-bra rather than bra-on-dress.
The bottom part is super, super cute though. Must be said.
Argh Neil…you queston me!
Coco Lee in concert in 2006 (remember fashion cycles downward.)
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BTW, nothing close here in Seoul but, well we’re talking different proportions, you know. However, the first Hooters just opened here, so it’s just a matter of time.
However, porn shirts are in: http://www.feetmanseoul.com/2007/06/18/debbie-doesseoul/
At last, a voice of reason.
It is supposed to look like a bra!
…and OK, I WILL take my hat/cap off, people, to ExpatJane.
Very late here, but the dress is fantastic! I like it with the black underneath, I like it without and it doesn’t look like there’s a red bra on top, it looks like a dress you silly. I hope you wore the dress, you looked beautiful in that picture – I kept trying to see your shoes, are they orange?
wow! i didn’t know there were soo many fashion critics.
go with what you like and what makes YOU feel good! feeling good about yourself is the best outfit of all.
sophia always is beautiful!
I want to see Neil in the dress.
I love the dress! You know what I first thought when I saw the photo…”Oh, that dress is cute. Love the detailed embroidery on the bottom. I wonder where she bought it.”
Although I’d probably wear it with a pair of black heels. Way to go for wearing the dress despite Neil’s comments. (Sorry Neil)
Well,
At least the dress didn’t have a Pythagorean Red Triangle sewed onto another area of the dress.
That, or arrows sewn wherever necessary so that we the somewhat blind could determine where the naughty bits are these days.
I say, let your lovely spouse wear the dress and you simply have to haul a Louisville 32 oz. with you to keep the rabble away.
You are very sensitive.
The top part should have been black to match the rest of the dress, then I would agree that it is cute in an ethnic-cool sort of way. But the red part looks really wrong…sorry! I would put it with a black sandal or ballet flat, too.
It’s hard to find cute strappy sundresses that work with such lovely endowments…