Do you ever think about clothing you used to own, but either donated, sold, or wore out? Maybe I’m the only one with this disease. But I do think about the pieces I loved in my younger years from time to time.
Today, I had my thoughts stolen by a Catharine Malandrino dress in black Broderie Anglaise that I owned in my mid-20s. It was such a splurge for me at the time, and I bought it to wear to an event, and then basically wore it until the threads fell out.
So when I spotted the Sea dress below, I needed to add it to the Range. Let’s have a look at some Broderie Anglaise and eyelet dresses for summer that aren’t white.
Corner Office
Sea Black Scalloped Broderie Anglaise Dress
Cubicle Farm
Front Desk
Plus-Size
Maeve Eyelet Wrap Dress (also in misses and petite)
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6 comments
AOK says:
Recommendation: When you include a plus size option in your post, for true inclusivity, please make sure the photo of the linked plus size product is shown on a plus size model.
JBINDC says:
Agree with the spirit of your recommendation but clicking through to the Anthro site, there aren’t any plus size pics available
Belle says:
I agree with this in principle, and I do try to find brands that have plus-size models, but a lot of retailers who carry plus, don’t photograph plus-size models. I’ll be more aware of it, but sadly, this is the way some brands are going.
E says:
Surprised me too, but the retailer doesn’t show plus size models (which makes it oh so difficult to extrapolate how it will look, but that’s not a CHS problem IMHO). While the dress is gorgeous (and machine washable!), that open back is a no-go for me. If I can’t wear a normal bra it’s just not happening, sigh.
Jill says:
I didn’t know that’s what the pattern was called. Learned something! Also found the plus size photo strange, agree it isn’t the bloggers doing.
SC says:
Fun fact: “Broderie anglaise” is also called “eyelet” so some retailers might use that term instead. Search both!
I am still kicking myself for trying on but not purchasing a very pretty Calvin Klein black eyelet shirtdress in 2005. What was I thinking?! I bet I would still have it! Must add one to the to-sew list…