Before I write this post, I would like to apologize to Nicole Donnelly, the lovely "Project Runway" fan who was lucky to get the limited edition Suede's winning dress on BlueFly.com. I can only imagine how excited she was to pre-order this dress, but unfortunately became a "Project Runway" victim instead.
Also I believe FlyPaper, the BlueFly blog, did not mean to cause any harm by posting her photo wearing the most anticipated dress right after getting the delivery.
Unfortunately I feel someone need to tell the truth here, and I truly think this dress is the worst thing you can put on a "normal" size woman, unless she is dressed as a "Project Runway victim" for Halloween.
Sometimes we chase clothes or accessories for the emotional value in it - be it Louis Vuitton's latest "It" bag or Suede's "Project Runway" adventure in dressmaking.
And sometimes, designers on "Project Runway" create pieces that may be creative, but completely unflattering on women's body.
In this case, it was both...
Nicole has probably the most average female physique, with great proportions and a lovely waist line. So why does she look few sizes bigger, and even age inappropriate wearing this avanguard eco-friendly tutu dress?
Maybe this is something Bravo producers would like to consider while creating the next fashion reality series - Fashion House.