Comments on: One dress worn a dozen ways http://youlookfab.com/2008/09/15/one-dress-worn-a-dozen-ways/ Look fab, feel fabulous. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:47:44 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Ysa http://youlookfab.com/2008/09/15/one-dress-worn-a-dozen-ways/comment-page-1/#comment-49849 Ysa Tue, 12 May 2009 03:52:55 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/09/15/one-dress-worn-a-dozen-ways/#comment-49849 About saris and kimono, saris are flat yardage 5-10yds over a skirt and top. Kimono are sized, but also layered, so the topmost one may be one size fits most. I have worn saris, but not Kimono About saris and kimono, saris are flat yardage 5-10yds over a skirt and top. Kimono are sized, but also layered, so the topmost one may be one size fits most. I have worn saris, but not Kimono

]]> By: Ysa http://youlookfab.com/2008/09/15/one-dress-worn-a-dozen-ways/comment-page-1/#comment-49847 Ysa Tue, 12 May 2009 03:50:14 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/09/15/one-dress-worn-a-dozen-ways/#comment-49847 I found one on sale for $89, and though I am not thin it looks amazing. The only flaw is that there is only 1 way to wrap it with what for me is a required bra and it is difficult to do by one's self. I completely agree that $250 is too much, but for $89 it would be perfect for anyone who only needs a little breast support I found one on sale for $89, and though I am not thin it looks amazing. The only flaw is that there is only 1 way to wrap it with what for me is a required bra and it is difficult to do by one’s self. I completely agree that $250 is too much, but for $89 it would be perfect for anyone who only needs a little breast support

]]> By: Sarah http://youlookfab.com/2008/09/15/one-dress-worn-a-dozen-ways/comment-page-1/#comment-31865 Sarah Thu, 25 Sep 2008 18:46:47 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/09/15/one-dress-worn-a-dozen-ways/#comment-31865 I find the evening gown the most practical, because most of the styles this dress transforms into are more appropriate for evening anyway (i.e. backless, all-but-backless, strapless, split down to the navel, etc.). Still not worth $250 in my book though. If I wanted it, I would find a pattern or instructions online and make it myself for one tenth of the price. But then, as others have mentioned, it looks tricky to construct all of the various knots and twists for the looks. Also I don’t have the perfect hour-glass figure that the dress seems to look best with, so I think I’ll take a pass. I find the evening gown the most practical, because most of the styles this dress transforms into are more appropriate for evening anyway (i.e. backless, all-but-backless, strapless, split down to the navel, etc.). Still not worth $250 in my book though. If I wanted it, I would find a pattern or instructions online and make it myself for one tenth of the price. But then, as others have mentioned, it looks tricky to construct all of the various knots and twists for the looks. Also I don’t have the perfect hour-glass figure that the dress seems to look best with, so I think I’ll take a pass.

]]> By: Mai http://youlookfab.com/2008/09/15/one-dress-worn-a-dozen-ways/comment-page-1/#comment-30837 Mai Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:46:56 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/09/15/one-dress-worn-a-dozen-ways/#comment-30837 To answer shiny's earlier question, as far as I know kimono have standard sizes, but since they're supposed to be hand-sewn and many people make them themselves these days, I can't imagine it's difficult to get one tailored to one's own height if you're an unusual size. That said, the ways in which one can wear a particular kimono are heavily prescribed by custom, so if anything, I'd consider this the anti-kimono! To answer shiny’s earlier question, as far as I know kimono have standard sizes, but since they’re supposed to be hand-sewn and many people make them themselves these days, I can’t imagine it’s difficult to get one tailored to one’s own height if you’re an unusual size. That said, the ways in which one can wear a particular kimono are heavily prescribed by custom, so if anything, I’d consider this the anti-kimono!

]]> By: Risa http://youlookfab.com/2008/09/15/one-dress-worn-a-dozen-ways/comment-page-1/#comment-30834 Risa Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:21:23 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/09/15/one-dress-worn-a-dozen-ways/#comment-30834 First I dont think that it is a $250 dress regardless of what it can do. I swear I have seen this same idea by Newport News and someone else. Maybe theirs didn't "twist" into so many dresses but it was the same basic idea and it certainly didn't cost half that much. Secondly, as far as fitting "everyone", when I look at some of those styles I have to say that if you have any type of extra large bust, tummy roll or baby fluff on you some of those get ups are going to look terrible. So there went so of the "benefits" of the dress right there. So, for me this is not a deal or a cure all for my wardrobe at all. I PASS, THANK YOU! First I dont think that it is a $250 dress regardless of what it can do. I swear I have seen this same idea by Newport News and someone else. Maybe theirs didn’t “twist” into so many dresses but it was the same basic idea and it certainly didn’t cost half that much.

Secondly, as far as fitting “everyone”, when I look at some of those styles I have to say that if you have any type of extra large bust, tummy roll or baby fluff on you some of those get ups are going to look terrible. So there went so of the “benefits” of the dress right there.

So, for me this is not a deal or a cure all for my wardrobe at all. I PASS, THANK YOU!

]]> By: Carrie http://youlookfab.com/2008/09/15/one-dress-worn-a-dozen-ways/comment-page-1/#comment-30833 Carrie Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:44:07 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/09/15/one-dress-worn-a-dozen-ways/#comment-30833 I kind of like, but doubt that small chest would fill it out appropriately. A lot of the "styles" look the same to me with only slight changes to the back. Also, I would be worried that it wouldn't stay in place all day - like when they flip the shoulders over - I'd be running to the bathroom every half hour to make sure the shoulders were right and to re-tie the thing! I kind of like, but doubt that small chest would fill it out appropriately. A lot of the “styles” look the same to me with only slight changes to the back. Also, I would be worried that it wouldn’t stay in place all day – like when they flip the shoulders over – I’d be running to the bathroom every half hour to make sure the shoulders were right and to re-tie the thing!

]]> By: Wendygrrl http://youlookfab.com/2008/09/15/one-dress-worn-a-dozen-ways/comment-page-1/#comment-30822 Wendygrrl Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:38:16 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/09/15/one-dress-worn-a-dozen-ways/#comment-30822 Works for me... Works for me…

]]> By: Cathy R in Melbourne http://youlookfab.com/2008/09/15/one-dress-worn-a-dozen-ways/comment-page-1/#comment-30820 Cathy R in Melbourne Tue, 16 Sep 2008 03:42:40 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/09/15/one-dress-worn-a-dozen-ways/#comment-30820 I have a maternity version of a versatile dress which I don't think I can wear any more. Two pregnancies and age have made my ribcage larger, so it's too tight across the chest. http://fertilemind.com.au/page.asp?2573=374315&E_Page=374356 I now have a "curvy" figure, so this might suit me. And in the time between post-maternity and normality it would be good to have something that will tolerate me changing my size (and shape) somewhat. I'm pleased to see they sell this locally, too! No shipping from the States for me! I'd like to try it on, though, and see if I could wear a bra with it or whether bra-less would be ok. Thanks for pointing out this piece, Angie! I have a maternity version of a versatile dress which I don’t think I can wear any more. Two pregnancies and age have made my ribcage larger, so it’s too tight across the chest.

http://fertilemind.com.au/page.....age=374356

I now have a “curvy” figure, so this might suit me. And in the time between post-maternity and normality it would be good to have something that will tolerate me changing my size (and shape) somewhat.

I’m pleased to see they sell this locally, too! No shipping from the States for me!

I’d like to try it on, though, and see if I could wear a bra with it or whether bra-less would be ok.

Thanks for pointing out this piece, Angie!

]]> By: Tanya http://youlookfab.com/2008/09/15/one-dress-worn-a-dozen-ways/comment-page-1/#comment-30817 Tanya Tue, 16 Sep 2008 01:51:57 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/09/15/one-dress-worn-a-dozen-ways/#comment-30817 Hmm, I actually like the look, probably because I tend to like jersey dresses, Grecian dresses and waist-emphasizing dresses. And being small chested, I could get away with one of those Nu bra stick on bras. Hmm, I actually like the look, probably because I tend to like jersey dresses, Grecian dresses and waist-emphasizing dresses. And being small chested, I could get away with one of those Nu bra stick on bras.

]]> By: Angie http://youlookfab.com/2008/09/15/one-dress-worn-a-dozen-ways/comment-page-1/#comment-30815 Angie Tue, 16 Sep 2008 01:48:28 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/09/15/one-dress-worn-a-dozen-ways/#comment-30815 I remember the convertible knit tube dress, Shiny. That was at least 15 years ago I think? I’m a little skeptical of the one-size-fits-all concept too. And I wonder if anyone who knows more about saris and kimono’s can help us out with their sizing? I remember that saris are pieces of fabric sans the undergarment bodice bit. I wore a sari once and it was loads of fun. Good point, Sal. It’s quite a slinky dress. I remember the convertible knit tube dress, Shiny. That was at least 15 years ago I think?

I’m a little skeptical of the one-size-fits-all concept too. And I wonder if anyone who knows more about saris and kimono’s can help us out with their sizing? I remember that saris are pieces of fabric sans the undergarment bodice bit. I wore a sari once and it was loads of fun.

Good point, Sal. It’s quite a slinky dress.

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