Dresses - keep or donate? - YouLookFab Forum

I'm going through my small dress collection and trying to figure out what works with my body shape. I know I need to learn how to accessorize my outfits but any help on figuring out whether or not they are something I can keep, can get tailored to work, or that should just be donated. Sorry about the fuzziness of the pictures, I had the camera on a timer and had to run backwards before it went off.

Thanks for any help you might be able to offer.

The Blue Dress from BR with Bronze Heels:
http://flickr.com/photos/metis.....054025816/

The Blue Dress from BR with flats - I think this makes me look shorter than I am which is not good. http://flickr.com/photos/metis.....054025816/

The Blue Dress from BR with Jeans:
http://flickr.com/photos/metis.....054025816/

Cream coloured Corset with Jeans (they're a bit big on me). I don't know if it's ever appropriate to wear corsets, or how one can pull it off without looking trashy. http://flickr.com/photos/metis.....054025816/

Basic Black Dress that I often wear over a pair of jeans: http://flickr.com/photos/metis.....054025816/

Black Halter Dress that I'm not sure goes with my body shape:
http://flickr.com/photos/metis.....054025816/
and a bit closer and less fuzzy: http://flickr.com/photos/metis.....054025816/

18 years ago

Antje

Veteran

The black halter dress is super on you, I'd definitely keep it! I also love the corset and you can pull it off. How is it under a tailored little jacket? I would definitely wear a jacket with it for most occasions.

I'm unsure about the blue dress. It's unique, which I like, and the color is good on you. I'm not sure about the length being quite right. With the jeans, it should probably be a tad shorter (but I like the look in general), while it could be a bit longer when worn with bare legs.

The basic black dress seems fine, but it doesn't look "special" like the other two dresses do. You say you wear it over jeans which I can imagine being a good look, but you didn't show it to us. Probably a keeper since it seems versatile and you can wear it many different ways with accessories. I do think that the straight neckline is not as stricking as a v-neckline for you. But there is nothing bad or unflattering about it, either.

shiny

KEEP!

I can't believe I'm going to say this... I actually like the dress over jeans look. In general, I don't like this look - but it works here.

Maybe it could be shorter (I don't know). I just think there's something about this dress that works particularly nicely over the jeans. Maybe it's the detail on the dress bodice?

Inge

(website)

Moderator

I think the blue dress over your jeans looks great and you look absolutely stunning in that black halter dress, wow!

I'm with Antje on the other black dress and the corset. Maybe Angie can shed some light on how to wear it?

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Wow! You look beautiful in the blue dress over jeans, and black halter dress. Perfect! I feel that the blue dress is too short to wear bare legged, though.

Keep the corset as a top for under a jacket. It’s funky, vintage and alluring and you can pull it off. It's begging for pearls!

Skyla

Member

The blue dress has a 2 1/2" hem, so I could probably get it taken out to make it longer. If I did that would I still be able to wear it with jeans for the colder days up here in Canada without looking frumpy?

Pearl necklace or earrings or both? I have pearl earrings - no necklace to speak of. What type of jacket would go well with it? Find a jacket that fits is hard enough as is, but I'm learning to be more patient - so any recommendations are helpful so that I can look for similar silhouettes. I don't have the same sort of selection up here, especially for petites but I'm trying!

I'm really glad to hear that you guys think I can pull off the black halter dress - I've had it for quite a few years and have only worn it once (I got it hemmed earlier this year, it was too long).

Thanks for your help. The next thing I have to do is go through a couple skirts I have to see if they're worth keeping.

shannon

Active Member

Wow! Everything looks great on you! I do like the blue dress with the jeans, and I don't typically like that look. I adore the corset. I have never tried one but have always wanted to. I think it's too late at my age though. Definitely don't get rid of anything.

A short, chunky pearl necklace will do the trick. What's hard about finding a jacket Skyla?

ps We are winning you over Shiny and Shannon (*grin*)

Skyla, I wouldn't lengthen the blue dress if you plan to wear it over jeans (which I think is the better look). It's already on the long side for that look. You'll have to decide which is more important to you - the dress as a dress with bare legs, or a dress for over jeans. I'm hoping you'll decide on the latter, it's super

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