My friend Holly recently confessed she'd ordered a dress from Chadwicks — and liked it a lot. I mocked her gently. C'mon, Chadwicks? That frumpy clothing catalog I'm pretty sure my mom has received monthly since about 1982? (Um. Sorry, mom.) And then, flipping through one of the fash mags this month, I chanced upon a Chadwicks ad featuring the floaty, punchy-hued Charlotte dress (above), and promptly placed an order myself. (Just $50! Not too shabby.)
Apparently, I wasn't alone, because it was backordered for some time – but it just arrived in all its bright pink, ruffled-front glory, and I sorta instantly loved it. (Note: I got the coral-ish "papaya", but in a Petite size – it seems to fit the same up top as the standard size, but lops about two inches off the bottom which I find to be a much better proportion.)
And so, a public apology to Holly. But really, what's next? Newport News? Hmmm… I do think this coat is pretty cute…
6 comments :
You joke about Newport News but I've actually seen a few of their pieces popping up in magazines such as Lucky lately. They actually have some fab things at fab prices. Who knew?!
I've rather liked Newport News and Chadwicks for a while now :D It's definitly something you have to dig through, but they usually have some neat stuff for reasonable prices!
um....just ordered the dress....
This is so ironic. I saw the chadwicks book over my aunt's house (who is the hottest 62 year old I have ever met) and I debated about buying the same dress in yellow. I told her I was torn. I knew I wasn't crazy!
Hey dearie I happen to own a sleeveless bow-tie tuxedo top from Newport News which is totally FAB! Give them a chance eh ;)
haaahaa! I totally sympathize!
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