Review: Macy's Kinder Aggugini for Impulse Silk Georgette Sleeveless Dress

I received another Kinder Aggugine for Impulse dress over the weekend. Here is how it looks.

The color in the picture does  not reflect the pink very accurately.  It is a very soft pink.  There is a lot of detail going on with this dress. The slip of this dress has polka dot.  Those dots are so sweet that I almost wished I could wear it inside out.   The top layer is see through, but with the pleat, you can't see them easily. I find it very taunting.  The split neckline does reveal the polka dot.  The black tight waist is removable.  I might or might not interchange it for a different belt, but it is good to have options.  I know I didn't tight it very well on the picture.   The skirt part of the dress is a bubble skirt, but because of the thin and drapery material, it does n't add much volume.  Another thing you probably notice about this dress is how short it is.  It is very short!  I am only 5'4" and it hits well above my knee.  I had to put on the tights to take the picture so it won't be too revealing. Worth mentioning is that this brand didn't seem to be consistent in its sizing.  This is a XS and it fits loosely with room to spare. With the ruffle blouse from the same line, I couldn't button up with a XS.   Overall I like this dress.

Review: Kinder Aggugini for Impulse Stripe Jersey Dress + OOTD

I get to go to the office yesterday and to show my appreciation of being able to go to work instead of chasing kids around , I put on this "official" outfit.

Top: LOFT flower tank

Caridgan: JCREW cashmere v-neck

Skirt: JCREW double-serge pencil skirt 

Belt: JCREW skinny belt

Shoes: Sam Edelman "Echo" Oxford (buy it here)

This reply email came from my manager this morning and I thought the conversation was kind of funny:

In Manager's previous email: I will be out of the office Thursday and Friday.  I will be checking email from home, and occasionally working.  I will probably be coming in tomorrow afternoon, though not related to work – I have Girl Scout cookie duty :O

My reply (b.t.w. this is the second girl scout cookie sale we got this month in the group): Girl Scout needs serious reform.  Even cookie monster from seasme street starts eating fruit and promotes health concept nowadays.... :-P 

His reply: That’s lame.  This is a direct result of all those nanny/democrat/liberal/environmentalists trying to interfere with the happiness of children!

Back to today's topic, one of the dress arrived from Macys, it is the Kinder Aggugini for Impulse Dress, Striped Short Sleeve Draped Jersey.  And here is how it looks on me and you can be the judge.  For reference, I am wearing a XS and it is not tight at all.  It is very thin and unlined so it clings to the body. Because it is clingy, it shows every bump and lump on you.  The designer remedied it  by using the black and white stripe in variable width to give the dress an overall sliming effect and distract you from the imperfections.  The neck drapes very nicely.  It is made of polyester and is machine washable.  It is pull on style. I like the style and the print, but I don't like unlined dress in general. Hubby hates the black and white contrast. So this one is going back, but I don't think it is too bad for its price ($69+25% off with coupon code MUSTHAVE)

Macy's new Launch -- Kinder Aggugini for Impulse

As I often get junk email, one new product caught my attention today.  It is Macy's Launch on Kinder Aggugini for Impulse.


This designer for less concept is not new.  Macy's sibling Target is the master of it.  However I had never quite like the clothing line Target has to offer. I don't usually shop at Macys as I get overwhelmed by the selections.  I bought some princess or Dora or Hello Kitty stuff for my daughter there once a while or Clinique face lotion when there is a Bonus time.  That is probably the extend I shop there.  My mom however is a big fan and she often stack her coupons and find super good deals.  Inspire by her, I bought some cashmere crewneck during Christmas last year and only had to return them because they fit like a grand mother's sweater.

Will this line of Macy be the same disappointment? One thing I have noticed is that most material are non-organic. On the plus side they are machine washable.

As always I am tempted by yet another dress. Left side of both pictures are my favorites.  I wish there were in-person reviews like the Anthropologie ones available somewhere.  As we all know the way a gorgeous model wear something does not always equal to real life success.
Do you shop at Macy's?  Any favorite department that works? Will you be checking out this new line?