“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.”
Did you ever see the Happy Days were Al wears his underwear outside his pants?
It’s a red bra.
It does look like a red bra to me – sorry Sophia.
It’s funky. And isn’t underwear the new outerwear? (Well, at least according to some fashion mags.)
Sophia maybe you could try wear a black bandeau top under the dress instead of a sports bra, the bandeau will have no straps so it won’t look like a extra top… under a red bra.
But it is a really nice dress and you do look really good in it
Nope. the bottom of the dress is lovely! the top half looks like a mistake. and don’t get me started on the hat!
the most important part of the outfit is the shoes. those WORK~!
Well, I like it. It’s very comfortable looking.
I agree that, overall, the dress looks good on her. BUT it does look like a bra. I would maybe wear something underneath in a color other than black. Also like the idea of a bandeau instead of a tank.
I like it.
I love the dress! Period.
I think the reason it might look like a red bra from this angle is that the black sports bra looks like a reasonable neckline for the dress and blends with the background of the skirt.
The problem of course is that for women with real curves up top (like Sophia and *ahem* myself) it doesn’t provide enough support. Will a bandeau?
Lose the sports bra and it’s bloody brilliant!
Yeah I agree. Just take away the sports bra and it’ll be great.
It looks fine to me.
loose the bra – or if you feel really uncomfortable w/o something extra “up top” – wear the same color RED
You are gorgeous, Sophia and the dress is smashing! Will you wear it on July 14 – just for me? Didn’t I buy you too when I bought Neilochka for that date?
I think a man should never complain when his woman puts on a hot dress!!!!
But I agree that it might be good to change out the undergarment and maybe go with a wrap or cradigan something if you think too much is being revealed up top…
I also thought it was a red bra on top of the dress.
BUT if Sophia feels good in the dress, feels bold enough to wear it and perhaps attract attention and cool comments, let her. It isn’t just a red bra you’ve got riding on this, Neil, it’s an ego.
Go for it, Sophia! “Teetchadshi”! (then blog about the public reactions)
Look like a bra. I’d do it withouth the sports bra but then, I’m not much in the boob department…
Neil – Just wear your Wonder Woman underoos over your pants and head out together.
Yup, it’s a red bra. But otherwise, the dress is pretty cute! : )
well now that you’ve said the thing about the bra, it’s in my head when i look at it. i would give it thumbs up though. it’s a cute dress! and besides, sophia looks good in anything.
you don’t need to go see fireworks when you have a real live one right in your own apartment.
I agree with Question Girl. If you wear a red sports bra or bandeau, it would take away from the red “bra-ness” standing out. Otherwise, let the ladies flow and be daring without the underbras.
It looks lovely. However, if you wore that dress without the sports bra, I’m pretty sure you’d be the most popular woman wherever you went.
Sorry girl, red bra.
I second the bandeau idea if you need more coverage — but why not let the girl come out and play?
I am a woman. I am not fashionable. When my eldest son was four, he dressed up as Superman this way: dark blue sweatpants, light blue Underoo Superman logo shirt, black kitchen towel cape, dark red Underoo underpants over the sweatpants. Although she is lovely, that dress? It is my son’s costume, only without the kitchen towel cape.
Girls. I meant girls.
And the dress is cute and looks great on you!
Try a bandeau or a lower cut tank top underneath- the sports bra sits too high on the chest, thus the red bra look. The dress is cute, though!
While it does, indeed look like a bra, I still think it’s cute!
Ay-yay-ay!… Just remember, people – it was Neil’s question, not mine.
Not Fainthearted – Bandeau is like a tube top, which wouldn’t do us much good.
You can call me, ‘Sir’ – Indeed, if I went out like you suggested, I would be the most popular woman in town, until I got arrested in 5 minutes, and become the most popular woman in lock-up.
Pearl – The dress did go out LIKE THIS and both it and my ego came back happy. Some woman at the restaurant yelled, as I was passing, “I love that dress!” and whatever else it was seemed to do well with the male contingent.
Tamarika – You got it: it’s a date for both myself and the dress when you come.
Boy, what wouldn’t I do for Neil, when he has nothing else to blog about…
I’m glad you went out wearing exactly what you wanted. You look amazing.
Sorry, Sophia…
This makes you look just plain confused, not fashionable. You’re too pretty for this.
Thanks, Churlita!
A great fringe benefit of still not working much – I get to interact more with you here.
I told you, Sophia! But any woman is hot who lets me publish a photograph of her wearing a crazy dress. That’s really what makes you special and sexy!
My opinion of the dress doesn’t matter. What matters is if she feels good in it. Although I will say that her hair is way to beautiful to be put up in a baseball cap. Especially with a dress.
“You’re going to go OUT dressed like that?”
I’m glad to hear you were confident enough to wear it out even after that comment.
I think you looked marvelous and your confidence is beautiful!!!
I would have lost all the nerve it took to put it on a pretty feminine dress and went and changed back into my lame shorts and t-shirt.
Like I would even listen to Neil when it comes to fashion. The dress is very cute. Glad to hear that it was a hit when your wore it, Sophia.
Don’t wear the black sports bra! Let the girls out, Sophia! It’s summertime, it’s LA!
I love a man who blogs, “Look at my woman’s breasts” and oh yeah, her dress too. Neil, you were just jealous of the all the looks you KNOW your lovely wife would get. Enjoy being with a sexy, confident woman! She went there with you and she left with you; that says VOLUMES.
You’re both right! It’s a totally cute bra on the outside of a totally cute dress. Work it Sophia!
Neil – I don’t care if she’s wearing six bras and pair of waterwings – you tell her she looks beautiful.
Got it?
You’ll thank me someday when you finally get laid.
No, seriously – work your girls!:) Show a little cleav, and everyone will REALLY love that dress, bra or no.:)
I like the idea of wearing another color other than black underneath – it would break it up rather than make the red stand out. She could also use a lower-cut tank underneath for support – which I’m sure you’d love, Neil.
But yes, I’m sure it looks great up close (love the detail on the skirt)- but from far away, it looks a bit like a bathing suit top.
Sophia looks hot!
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Well, since you already wore it out and you got great feedback, our comments don’t really mean anything anyway. The most important part is that you feel good in it and so you look good in it. Half of being stylish is the way you carry yourself. If you have the feeling of grace, dignity, etc., then that’s what you will project.
Yeah, that’s a red bra. No question.
Replace the black sports bra with a push-up bra and work it, girl.
You look MARVELOUS!!
I think it’s the black sports bra that niggles at me the most – maybe with a white camisole underneath it would work?
Yup, before I read a word I saw the picture and thought, “What are they up to now? Sophia is wearing a bra over a really cute dress.” I think WHAT NOT TO WEAR would say to wear a cami under it. Also, someone as wonderfully endowed as you, might want to wear a dress with wider straps.
Of course if you saw what I wear, you certainly wouldn’t listen to my advice. And I haven’t even bothered to wear a dress in four years.
Non-Highlighted Heather – now you’re going to get me into more trouble with your “baseball cap” remark. It is not a baseball cap, it’s a hat of some sort.
I think it’s a lovely dress, but Sophia shouldn’t be so shy about showing off some cleavage. I had surgery “up there” to remove tumors last year, and I’m so proud to still have boobs that I showcase them every chance I get.