https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-edit-summer-dresses Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:36:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-edit-summer-dresses#post-97487 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:40:06 +0000 anne 97487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay so dress #3 will not be worn out of the house</p> <p>Dress #1 has gone into my holding zone. Despite many positive comments I still feel like the crepe fabric dates it.</p> <p>Dress #2 - Angie did you this it ought to be shortened as per most other comments?</p> <p>Steph - I don't think it is loose under the bust - maybe the tie wasn't firm enough though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-edit-summer-dresses#post-97176 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 22:14:27 +0000 Angie 97176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are going like a Boeing, Anne!</p> <p>o Hmmm. I think you need to shorten the light blue sheath. To me, something about it just doesn’t look current. But the bodice fit is GREAT.</p> <p>o Nice empire cut frock! You look hip and cute. </p> <p>o I don’t like the fact that this frock has stains. Also, it’s too long and I don’t whether shortening it will work. Say good bye. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-edit-summer-dresses#post-97129 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:37:46 +0000 medusa 97129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anne, I'm chiming in to say I agree with other comments. #1 is a classic sheath, quite summery and flattering on you. You can wear it a lot of ways.</p> <p>I really like #2! Definite keep. It is a trendy shape right now and I'd love to see how you could wear it.</p> <p>I'm not really feeling #3. I don't love that style in general - maybe keep if it feels very right to you? But given that it's stained it might be time to give it up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-edit-summer-dresses#post-97127 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:35:43 +0000 RoseandJoan 97127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually really like the first dress, you could maybe shorten the hem by a couple of inches but with the right accessories I think it could be a knock out. I would love to see it paired red accessories.</p> <p>Dress number two I absolutely love, shorten the hem a tad if you wish but I would not go as short as tunic length.</p> <p>Number three I would dispose of, if it needs altered and is stained I think it would be to much trouble. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-edit-summer-dresses#post-97112 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:49:59 +0000 shiny 97112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow! I love #1 and don't think it's dated in the least. Sheaths are huge right now. Totally on trend, don't you think? And, it's a gorgeous color on you. Throw on some pearls for summer and you're all set for a garden party, or add a black to it for more sophisticated look (blazer, belted BF cardi, black pumps or boots). </p> <p>#2 is my favorite and I think it offers loads of creative options. It seems "on trend" to me too. You might want to shorten it but I don't know if I'd go as short as tunic-length. Just a bit above the knee, to make it a little more flirty? Since it's a higher neckline I think you can bare more leg. Would have to play around with that. It's got such a great vibe, I think you need to experiment! I'd love to see a BF blazer over this. Leggings. Shorten the hem and add slouchy boots? Cascading cardi? </p> <p>#3 is my least favorite, and if it's got stains, I say give it up. Only thing I might do with it, is possibly make it into a skirt? But is white practical for your MOTG lifestyle? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-edit-summer-dresses#post-97110 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:40:08 +0000 marianna 97110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#2 is my favorite and it's very current. I think if #3 is stained then it's a goner. I personally wouldn't feel comfortable in stained clothing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-edit-summer-dresses#post-97108 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:36:15 +0000 Steph 97108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Alecia--I think that the first dress looks classic, not dated. It fits you really well, and I would keep it. You can play around with accessories, and that light blue is a color that pretty much every other color looks good with. It's also a great dress to wear to work, or to a work-related event.</p> <p>Is number 2 too baggy for you right below the bustline? In the front view, it looks to me like it is bagging out a bit there. Could you alter it in at all?</p> <p>I like dress 3 when you pull it in, and I assume a tailor could recreate what you have done. But like everyone else, I agree that the armpits might be a concern? Perhaps a dry cleaner could work some magic? Would bleach work? (I never use bleach myself, so I don't know if that's something that could ruin the dress.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-edit-summer-dresses#post-97062 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 13:02:31 +0000 Alecia 97062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think the first dress looks dated, just classic. Making it work will all depend on how you style it. If you popped on some funky shoes and jewelry, I think it could be a nice piece. </p> <p>I like number two. I think you need some bright accessories to make it seem more summery with that color. Yellow would be fun.</p> <p>Number 3 is nice, the most free-spirit summery of the bunch but the armpit stains are a real consideration. It would make me uncomfortable and, if I kept it, would limit use to when it would be layered with something over it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-edit-summer-dresses#post-97055 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 12:37:18 +0000 anne 97055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Loulou - I like where you are going with that suggestion! The material is shiny/slippery, BTW. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-edit-summer-dresses#post-97050 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 11:22:32 +0000 Louise 97050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The side view of 2 is great no pregnant visions! Is it a silky material? If you're concerned about it looking girly how about over skinnies with chunky boots and a biker jacket to give it a harder edge? x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-edit-summer-dresses#post-97048 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 10:12:20 +0000 rute 97048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree. No. 1 seems dated, no. 2 is lovely. No. 3 looks good to me (maybe a little too long), try to hem it and use a nice cardigan as a layer.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-edit-summer-dresses#post-97047 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 10:09:16 +0000 anne 97047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Loulou</p> <p>BTW I have just edited this to include a side view of dress #2 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-edit-summer-dresses#post-97036 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:51:25 +0000 Louise 97036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1) I think it might be a tad dated<br /> 2) I love this i'd get it shortened to wear with clams<br /> 3)Looks good pulled in though would you feel a bit self concsious if the underarms are stained? x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-edit-summer-dresses#post-97013 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 05:14:59 +0000 anne 97013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As part of my mini makeover challenge I am editing my summer wardrobe.<br /> I would like your opinions on these three dresses; keep, ditch or rework.</p> <p>1. blue crepe dress. fits beautifully but wonder if the blue crepe fabric is a bit dated<br /> front view <a href="http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm234/anneinoz/100_7522.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i297.photobucket.com/al.....0_7522.jpg</a><br /> side(statuesque) view <a href="http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm234/anneinoz/100_7523.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i297.photobucket.com/al.....0_7523.jpg</a></p> <p>2. Turquoise empire line. I love the detailing in this and picked it up very cheaply. Cons - wonder if I look pregnant in it or too little girly<br /> wonder if it could be shortened to wear with clams (though I already have a shirtdress tunic with similar lines<br /> <a href="http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm234/anneinoz/100_7519.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i297.photobucket.com/al.....0_7519.jpg</a><br /> <a href="http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm234/anneinoz/100_7520.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i297.photobucket.com/al.....0_7520.jpg</a> (side)</p> <p>3. This white dress is a hand me down and too big. Also a bit stained under the arms<br /> here it is as is <a href="http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm234/anneinoz/100_7525.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i297.photobucket.com/al.....0_7525.jpg</a><br /> and with me holding the fullness in to make it more of a fit <a href="http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm234/anneinoz/100_7526.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i297.photobucket.com/al.....0_7526.jpg</a><br /> Is this worth my taking it in ? </p>