Bholling Posted February 26, 2011 #1 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I shop Walmart for groceries and the like all the time but who-da-thunk they'd have cute dresses too! I was on line to order Rx refills when I thought I'd see if there was anything I "needed" for my upcoming cruise. ;) Found these darling dresses - got all 3 for under $60 including shipping. Yahoo! (Now, don't get me wrong - I realize these are not investment pieces but consider the cost per wearing if they last even one season!!! Plus they will all "work" for work this summer with a cute cardi...) http://www.walmart.com/ip/Norma-Kamali-Women-s-Jersey-Shirred-Sleeveless-Dress/15195492 http://www.walmart.com/ip/Women-s-Belted-Woven-Denim-Cap-Sleeve-Dress/15148729 http://www.walmart.com/ip/Women-s-Draped-Neck-Jersey-Dress/15442361 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockmonkeygirl Posted February 26, 2011 #2 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Good for you if you can pull it off. My wide hips wouldn't dare! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RozWazowski Posted February 26, 2011 #3 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Those are cute ... I like the first two but me and polka have never gotten along :) I have been thinking about dress shopping for our cruise, but I have a few days to think about it. I will probably hit up the end of season sales and rack up - that's what I did on my first cruise and I hit the jackpot! Happy floating :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy ks Posted February 26, 2011 #4 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Very cute dresses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suezyq50 Posted February 26, 2011 #5 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Nice dresses. I wonder how they will do up when washing. I have had some good purchases from Wal-Mart. Had a friend who use to sew on the symbols from higher end clothes before she would give them the Wal-Mart clothes to her kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveMyBabies Posted February 28, 2011 #6 Share Posted February 28, 2011 *Love* the first one! Nice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&Dcruisers Posted February 28, 2011 #7 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I love the first one too. I'd be interested in knowing how you like it in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi2you Posted February 28, 2011 #8 Share Posted February 28, 2011 That happened to me once. I was in Walmart and saw a lovely black formal dress for $20. I bought it. A month of so later I saw it in Sears for $60 - the exact same dress-only with a different label inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GORDONCHICK Posted February 28, 2011 #9 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Those are cute. I also find some really cute pieces at Target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bholling Posted February 28, 2011 Author #10 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I hope to receive them in the next day or two so I will report back on their fit and quality!! Reviews for the other Normal Kamali items on the site are pretty good.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebr.cruiser Posted March 1, 2011 #11 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Once in a while I find something pretty darn great in Walmart. Especially my all-time favorite black dress pants that fit like a dream and go with everything. I always get compliments when I wear them. I don't specifically shop for clothes there, just once in a while wander through and find something not bad at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorMom37 Posted March 1, 2011 #12 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Our WalMart used to have some decent clothes, but for some reason when the re-organized the store about a year ago - they took ALL of that out. Now - all I can find there (on a regular basis) that I would wear is workout clothes. Occasionally they will have something nice, and there is a section with some work appropriate clothing (but none of it is cute). but usually - what mine is carrying now looks - well - trashy. I couldn't even find a normal t-shirt there yesterday! They were all either basically see-through. Which is a bummer - I liked to get inexpensive clothes there that were ok for daily wear..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gathina Posted March 1, 2011 #13 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Cute..but I hope they don't fall apart in the wash the first time. I have found most everything clothing wise I have ever bought there doesn't last too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spohttey Posted March 2, 2011 #14 Share Posted March 2, 2011 OP is a bad influence. I was feeling virtuous, because I had purchased a very pretty royal blue cocktail dress at Goodwill for $3.50. That was all that I needed for my upcoming cruise in August. The leopard dress was too cute to pass up, especially for $20 - so I bought it. Now, I am about to spend just under $20 for a black shrug to go with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bholling Posted March 3, 2011 Author #15 Share Posted March 3, 2011 OK ladies - the verdict is in. One hit, two misses. The Leopard dress is super cute (yay, spohttey!). It has very flattering ruching front & back. It does NOT hide a poochy tummy but would sure highlight a flat one. I wore it with a black shaper slip from Jocky underneath. (Like this: http://www.jockey.com/products/Slip-Shaper-No-Panty-Line-Promise?&cm_mmc=JFSH-_-Womens-_-Womens%20Shapewear-_-6545&utm_source=JFSH&utm_medium=cse&utmcampaign=Womens&utm_content=Womens%20Shapewear&utm_term=6545) It looked darling with a 3/4 sleeve black cardigan (which could easily work on a cruise, as well as at work) and also with a black blazer and a tan blazer (which I would wear to work). I can tell that this is one of those "throw it in your bag and don't worry about it" kinds of things - great if you are on a 2 day business trip. Day one wear slacks and a black blazer then on day 2 wear this dress with the blazer. Now...about the other two. The polka dot one is way too short and way too tight (I ordered M which is 8/10 and I'm a 10 in most brands) and just not good at all. I don't think I would even like it in a larger size. The denim one could be cute but seems to run a tad small in the bust (I'm a 34DD so that could be part of the problem.) I will return both to my local Walmart and will consider re-ordering the denim in a 12. I agree with Sailormom37 about in-store clothes at most Walmart stores...yuk. I have noticed that the closer you are to a major city the more likely you will find the "higher end" stuff. Notice I used quote marks - I realize that NOTHING at Wallyworld is truly high end but I mean the quasi-designer stuff. I have seen decent stuff at stores near Detroit that I would never see in Saginaw, where I live. So all in all I am not unhappy - got one new option for spring/summer and my Easter cruise too... Best of luck in your shopping adventures!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spohttey Posted March 3, 2011 #16 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Not to get too personal, but does the slip shaper stay put? I usually go with the Spanx-like girdle things, because I'm worried about the slip winding up around my waist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bholling Posted March 4, 2011 Author #17 Share Posted March 4, 2011 The slip does have a tendency to "slip" a bit but the funny thing is it actually slides down from the top. Sounds weird I know but with a few lower-cut or sheer dresses or tops, I like that with the clean-edged top of the slip, (no lace or piping)it can take the place of a tank. Sometimes I find that I am showing more than I intended and need to pull the top of the slip back up...hard to describe and not really all that bad. It stays down nicely on the bottom and I still like this slip better than any other I've found for giving you just a little bit of extra control in the mid-section with a fairly thin fabric like this leopard dress. Also - NO lines of any kind - which I cannot say when I wear a spanx-like item... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realblonde474 Posted March 4, 2011 #18 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I always hit the resale/thrift consignment sales...but sometimes getting ready and packed and shopping so much fun. Also, btw Victoria's Secrets online also has great and inexpensive dresses... We leave on April 2nd and I am shopping too much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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