How to wear a maxi dress like Angelia Jolie.
Well kind of.
More like how to pose like Angelina Jolie.
Remember this?
Don’t look too closely. There isn’t much of a any resemblance other than the leg. And mine is much thicker than hers.
I obviously didn’t practise enough, a whole lot more leg should be showing.
Ah well.
My hair is blowing in the wind…that’s gotta count for something.
I pay big bucks for a squirrel to sit on the fence and wave a piece of cardboard to get that effect.
#bigbucksproduction
I picked up this dress at the famous warehouse sale. It is as comfortable as a toga. Remember toga parties?
I was dressed up to wear this to a birthday party but then changed at the last minute into my 1960’s orange gown as I wanted to really make a statement.
This maxi dress is a little big on me, but I don’t mind. I feel like I’m draped in liquid gold. The fabric is an amazing olive/gold iridescent colour that catches the light in the folds like the night waves catch the light of the moon.
Dress – Nordstrom’s (sim and really quite stunning), Necklace -super old (sim), Clutch – Anthropologie (sim), Shoes – thrifted (sim)
I only wish the dress were an inch shorter, then I could wear it with flats. There is trim on the bottom so I won’t be able to take it up.
No worries. I think most Grecian Goddesses are carried atop four well oiled buff boy’s shoulders perched atop a soft purple velvet chaise lounge while eating vodka infused grapes and petting a fluffy pug.
Do certain garments make you envision yourself differently?
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Weirdly, I have a dress that’s really similar to this but in more of a silver sheen and probably much worse quality, as I got it from a cheapo shop… And I’ve only ever used it for fancy dress costumes – first as Medusa, then as Cleopatra. So you’re totally covered for fancy dress parties if you have one of these 😉 Mind you, looking at the photos again, yours is a LOT nicer than mine!
Well this is gorgeous. You always have some fab look up your sleeve, you. And your hair is amazing too. Lucky squirrel that gets to fan you. xox
Well, she has the legs but you have a better color dress! I love the color and the fluid like of the fabric!
I simply loooved it! It’s really like you said, liquid gold! I liked the way you wore it, with heels, although you said you would like it to be an inch shorter to be able to wear it with flats – but with heels it really looks fantastic! The Angelina leg was a nice comparison 🙂 You look better, be very sure of it! She is beautiful, but I like your style much more. No joke! And the hair with the wind looks like a Vogue cover!
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Wow, you look fabulous! I love this dress. I only wished you’d taken a photo atop your purple chaise carried by the buff boys! Ha!
Angie doesn’t have anything on you. WERK IT!!!
The dress is so lovely. It reminds me of liquid.
Wonderful dress, gorgeous look and fantastic fabric.
Love the channelling! However I have to say I think you did a much better job than her stylist regarding color and texture choice of the gown!
Accidental Icon
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I would pay to see that squirrel doing wind effects. Hahaha.
We’ve got to get you on the red carpet! You’re way more entertaining and stylish than Ms. Jolie.
Gorgeous, gorgeous.
I kept sighing in the thrift shop yesterday and a worker asked why. I didn’ realize I was doing it. I said, I don’t have enough galas to go to. Sigh.
Do certain garments make you envision yourself differently? Oh yes, most certainly. And this dress is indeed a Grecian Goddess dress. But I don’t see your well oiled buff boys anywhere. Lunchbreak?
Perhaps you can put a little chain between the two sides at the back? To pull them a bit together if the dress is a bit too big?
I clicked through to your orange dress. My goodness that is a good one too. You will certainly have made an entrance and an impression with that one. Gorgeous.
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And forgot to say that at least you don’t have knobbly knees like Angelina. We all have something, so does she.
You look like a movie star ready for the red carpet Suzanne! Shorter means you can wear flats, but heels make you look taller and very elegant.
Clothes make me feel different moods.
♥ carmen
Move over, Angelina; you’ve been outdone! And a home-made wind-machine to boot… a real diva. Gosh, I was watching the Eurovision semi-final last night, and I’m trying to get all those wind-machines and evening dresses out of my head, but I think I overdosed and now looking at you… are you sure you’re not one of the contestants?
That is a vision of a frock, and you look such a glamour puss in it! Yes, I think some clothes have a character all of their own and they sort of lend it to you when you wear them – sassy or elegant or formal, we can wear and be anything we like, even a Greek Goddess! xxx
Wow. The fabric of that dress! Beautifully liquid. Love the color and sheen. You look expensive! 😀
– Anna
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You wear it BETTER than her. That color is stunning on you. And your sense of humor is right up my alley. What’s the going rate for squirrel workers these days:))
Have a great week!
xo~J
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Ok…I laughed many times through this post! It’s great to have a sense of humor! I must admit I do love that orange dress you changed into a little better–maybe because it was more fitted?
Since you can’t shorten this dress, have you tried Catherine’s trick of tying it up on one side: http://bit.ly/1HvxnTn. That might be cute? jodie
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ps…I think your leg looks magnificent (Angelina’s is too skinny, in my opinion)
This maxi dress is stunning on you! I love he gorgeous color and how glam you look.
Alice
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Hope to see you Thursday for TBT Fashion link up.
Honestly, I think you nailed the pose. And this color on you – perfection.
What a fab frock. You look every inch the Hollywood starlet in it, with or without oiled bearers or a super squirrel. Your orange dress is the bees knees though, the gold one’s chance will come – supermarket? Petrol station? Dentist? xxx
Man, that dress looks amazeballs on you! The neighbourhood squirrels should be fighting over who gets to be your assistant 😉 You look so much more approachable and fun than Angelina – if I saw the two of you at a party I’d be going over to talk to you.
Some items of clothing do make you see yourself differently, or at least change your bearing and your self-image for the time you wear them. I’ve owned a couple of dresses that were like that in the past, but I don’t think I have anything in my closet currently with that kind of “KAPOW” effect. Why is that, I wonder?
Oh I can imagine that it feels luxurious to wear this beauty! You look marvelously, royally relaxed here. I wonder where this dress will take you – obviously, a birthday party was not enough for her (though your orange maxi is another royal stunner). xxx
I actually went back to look for the squirrel! Literalist me 🙂
Very glam and totally makes a statement! Xo Jazzy Jack
You look fantastic! Love the dress and the accessories you’ve chosen to go with it.
hahaha…that squirrel! You’re hilarious.
And what a royal goddess look!
I love everything soft, be it satin or fluffy furry fabrics. Velours/velvet. Metallic shines. Gloss, sparkle, shimmer… All my cup of tea.
Love the metallic sheen of the dress, and I think the length is perfect as it is.
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You do Grecian Goddess SO much better than me! 😉 Love you in that dress!
P.S. Can I borrow your squirrel? Hahaha
Darlene
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A pretty (and fancy) dress! I like bigger, drapey style. It does make it look very Grecian/ Hellenistic.
Gorgeous goddess! Thanks so much for sharing with Fun Fashion Friday!
OXOX
Dawn Lucy
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