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By: youlookfab » Blog Archive » Sequined and sparkly holiday dresses

youlookfab » Blog Archive » Sequined and sparkly holiday dresses — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:26:03 +0000

[...] short sequined dress is a strong new party look. “New” is relative because I remember a similar disco look in the 70’s and the use of [...]

By: youlookfab » Blog Archive » What to wear to a black tie holiday party

youlookfab » Blog Archive » What to wear to a black tie holiday party — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:41:29 +0000

[...] the new party look isn’t for you, then sticking to a modern classic ensemble is just as fab. Here are some ways [...]

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 01:28:44 +0000

I agree with Morgan. This floaty-style dress makes me look matronly. I’m sticking with my wrap dress.

By: jennifer

jennifer — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 02:57:19 +0000

help!! i want to know what designer made the dress amanda on ugly betty was wearing while singing the milkshake song at the wedding please email me at fattire02@Hotmail.com if you know the answer thanks sooo much

By: Angie

Angie — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 01:02:22 +0000

A dress that shows off the smallest part of a women’s torso is universally flattering – there is no doubt. But I’ve seen trapeze dresses and shifts drape perfectly over a whole slew of body types and it certainly can work. It’s all in the cut and fabrication of the garment. But then…my eye has also re-adapted to the retro voluminous look. It does take a while and there’s enough unflattering volume out there to put you off the look for life. The good news is that there is something for everyone. If you feel fab in “body-con” (revealing the hour-glass womanly shape), then you can continue to do so with style.

By: Morgan

Morgan — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 17:28:40 +0000

Maybe it’s just me (I’m sure it is), but both the shift and trapeze dresses are completely unflattering on most women, I think. It makes them look totally shapeless. I’m about 5′ tall, and when I wear something like that I always look totally swallowed in it. Maybe I’m stuck in the 90s (probably am!), but for me a dress needs to come in at the waist (like a wrap dress) or else it looks like I pulled on a burlap sack.

By: youlookfab » 2007 » November » 09

youlookfab » 2007 » November » 09 — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 15:10:45 +0000

[...] dark black opaque tights happen to be the trendy choice to pair with the new party dresses this season. It’s a theatrical look that’s not for everyone, but I fancy the idea of covering [...]

By: Purple, charmeuse party dress $27

Purple, charmeuse party dress $27 — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 14:28:56 +0000

[...] Christmas party season is almost here… so perhaps you’re looking for a party dress that’s “a little more daring and interesting than the average little black dress”? [...]

By: Angie

Angie — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 16:07:14 +0000

This sounds great Josie. Well done. You are absolutely right – the pointy-toed shoe is not quite right with this look. Because the style of the shift is quite short, voluminous and flirtatious, you’ll need hose and a shoe with a blunt toe and chunky heel to counter balance the silhouette. A dainty shoe with a dainty heel could give the impression that you are toppling over. The chunky heel is key.

By: Josie

Josie — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:55:36 +0000

Angie, I love these dress choices for holiday dressing. I have a dress similar to the printed shift dress, which I have been dressing down with slouchy boots and a fitted leather jacket. I’m having trouble pairing it with the right dressy shoe, I don’t like the way it looks with pointy toe heels, any suggestions?