……….YOU ASK…………..I LISTEN…………….If I would ever consider any garment I create a “UNIFORM”……this is it!…..What is a “uniform” to me?…..Something you reach for WITHOUT THINKING…..something that you know will be COMFORTABLE!…….something you know will be appropriate for any and all occasions…..whether it be super CASUAL, or a little DRESSY…….DAY or NIGHT……….something you WANT TO WEAR…….EVERY DAY!!!!!!….So many of you have asked me to do a “T SHIRT DRESS”…………Here is my version. It has an A-LINE silhouette, a “framed” V-neck and short sleeves ……………..It has fabulous POCKETS TOO…..The dress is approx. 37 inches long for the XS….I have added the SIGNATURE LOGO EMB. on the sleeve……………just so you shouldn’t forget who’s dress you are wearing……LOL………The fabric is my COTTON 92%/Span 8% blend. Most of you know the fabric well……think leggings, “T” shirts, tunics, maxi dress………….I have used this fabric for many seasons…….it PREFORMS!……………..The first color I am presenting to you will ultimately be the first to SELL OUT…………………………BLACK………………………………………As I said…..an all purpose dress…..during the day…..flip flops, BLACK SUN GLASSES and a straw tote……………at night……..a black clutch bag……a black, pointed toe, open back, tea cup heel SLIDE……….and the perfect backdrop for my WIND CHIME NECKLACE….worn on the last link of the three inch extender frames the V perfectly…………you couldn’t possibly look better….or more sophisticated or CHIC………IMHO………………………scroll down…………………………………………………………….enjoy………………………………….much Love……………………………………….. Louis
Wow, you did it again. What an adorable little, go everywhere, dress for those hot summer days. I’ll order as soon as it’s available, the olive and tan are calling my name. I’m guessing they’ll sell out quickly. Btw, I got your little frock with the shirred neck and the high-low hem A253405, you’re an absolute genius. I didn’t know I could look so good. Thank you.
Dear JoAnn…so nice to hear from you and I’m so glad you like your high/low tank dress. Please don’t forget to leave your review. I know you will love the “T” shirt dress too.
Dear Louis,
As always, thanks for your fabulous designs!!!!!! I just received the black printed cardigan and just love it. The beautiful floral print reminds me of a favorite quilt that my dear Grandmother made in the 1950’s. Every time I wear it, I fondly think of her. The fabric is so soft and comfortable that I ordered it in all of the colors.
Merci beaucoup,
Lovelinea
Oh my, love, love…I’m predicting a sell out! So in anticipation of a reorder for next year, can we please have Chili Pepper and how about a Purple and a Fuchsia? This dress will be an absolute “uniform” for me—speaking as a former Catholic School girl, that is, so I know uniforms—LOL!
PERFECT summer LBD! … This is the perfect length for me …. 3 black … And a color for me! thank you for continuing to listen to all of us!
Just tried on the denim ankle jeans. Hoping we will have this fabric in a straight-leg style for cold weather. Dark denim, black, a warm dark grey.
LOVE THESE!!!!!! This is the sort of thing I need. When will these be available? Yay! Already have the windchime necklace, and the earrings are en route off waitlist (WHEW). Perfect!!!
LOUIS- LOVE your jewelry. I am enjoying the palm frond set and looking forward to more wonderful goodies.
Your blog is the best. Love seeing how you put things together.
Hot time, summer in the city! 2 black and one olive for me. Stinking cute!
Good Morning Louis! How do you do it; you never seem to have any down time? I’m gone for a few days and I have trouble catching up with you.
I’m loving the Olive for turquoise jewelry, the Black is a no brainer, and got to have the Blue. This is a really cute go-to little dress with all of the top stitching and impressive embroidered Linea logo…nice touch!
Louis, this dress is so adorable and I’d love to order it in several colors–it is, as you say, the perfect summer uniform! But, I’m so disappointed to see yet again another dress that’s too short for me at 5’9″. At my age/stage, even at a size 10-12, I cannot wear lengths above the knee. And, I know I’m not alone among your very devoted customers. I really don’t understand why sizes are offered in “regular” and “petite” at QVC, but not “tall.” Or, why hems aren’t offered on skirts and dresses for the tall Linea women. Isn’t that a workable solution? I’m guessing there’s some bottom line calculation at play here, but it’s just not right for QVC to ignore an entire size category. Any light you can shed on this issue is very much appreciated.
Dear Grace…..this is an ongoing battle both you and I have with the Q…..offering tall lengths. I can not tell you how many times I bring this up in our meetings. I have to say….if you want tall lengths all of you must be more VOCAL! I have tried to no avail…..Making a hem deeper is not as easy as it sounds. For bottoms that are either tapered or flare out like this A-Line dress, you can only turn back a certain amount of fabric before you have to either shirr in the excess for a flared bottom or for the tapered leg…..make the hem flare back out to fit….otherwise the turn back will be too narrow. I’m sure if you are a sewer you will understand. The only way to add more hem is on a straight leg pant….and depending on the fabric…this could effect the hang of the pant. If it were so easy or even look good, you would see it more often. Again, if you want talls……ALL of you must gather your forces and SPEAK OUT. It’s the number of you that will make the difference. If only 20 speak out it will never happen. It is totally out of my control. If they bought a style in three lengths in all the sizes necessary, it would be a huge buy….money wise….so they won’t do it unless they know they can sell it!
I am one of the tall, older women that would love this dress if it was longer. Stupid question, whom would you contact at QVC to request talls? Again, thank you for all you do.
Dear Carol….I’m not sure about that, but I know there are many Linea ladies who know exactly who you should contact.
Louis, thank you for your gracious response. It’s no surprise that you’ve been advocating for tall sizing and that the bottom line numbers are driving QVC’s decision not to order “talls” in your line. I’m not exactly sure how QVC arrives at those sales projections. I also have no idea how many of us need tall sizing beyond those of us who are vocal in the QVC Linea Forum. Absent the projected sales numbers it may take to convince QVC to include tall sizes, I’m grateful when you do offer a maxi length in a skirt or a longer length (40 inches) in a dress in your collections. I know you listen to all of us and try your best to accommodate all women of all sizes. Please know that your efforts are sincerely appreciated. If we weren’t so enamored with Linea, this wouldn’t be an issue;)
Perfect! Black and Tan for me…..you’re always keeping us travelers in mind LDO – Thank you very much.
Love this dress- when will it be available? PS-Love the pockets!
Love! I’m in for the black and dark olive. Just can’t resist a good t shirt dress, and these are great colors!
I just got my indigo denim dress today – it’s adorable. Love the above the knee length. Love the sleeveless easy shape. Perfect summer dress! Thanks, Louis – these are fun!