https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-dresses-kr-or-have-i-just-lost-my-mind Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 16 May 2026 14:53:09 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-dresses-kr-or-have-i-just-lost-my-mind/page/2#post-2038214 Tue, 25 Jun 2019 16:50:26 +0000 texstyle 2038214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll bet that dark floral looks amazing on you, and it may not be fussy, just depends on how it fits and feels to you. I'd love to see it on if you feel like sharing it at some point. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-dresses-kr-or-have-i-just-lost-my-mind/page/2#post-2038205 Tue, 25 Jun 2019 15:37:01 +0000 Roxanna 2038205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa - I remember your signature summer look for the last couple of years involving some great olive chinos/pants and a looser fitting pale top. It was so you. And I do find you have a knack for finding current, unique, modern, well fitting pants that have a sporty edge. Maybe you could explore that for this summer? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-dresses-kr-or-have-i-just-lost-my-mind/page/2#post-2038193 Tue, 25 Jun 2019 14:35:56 +0000 Anonymous 2038193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The pale floral Zara is already packed up and ready to return. I reminded myself that I don't want experiments in my closet: &nbsp;I want my money to be well-spent on good clothes that work hard for me. &nbsp;And Janet, you're right: I've never worn a floral dress in my life - ever- and although they are pretty and trending, I think I can safely get by without one. &nbsp;I am pretty sure I "have" to keep the dark one &nbsp;though. Returning it to the boutique would be awkward , especially since I had to return a top &nbsp;there last week for quality reasons. Not at all a flaky "me" issue, but still......this is the problem with buying from someone you know. &nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-dresses-kr-or-have-i-just-lost-my-mind/page/2#post-2037991 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 20:56:14 +0000 Janet 2037991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea of a floral dress in theory but I can’t recall ever seeing you wear one? </p> <p>I personally like the black floral one but I’m wondering if you’d really enjoy wearing it. Based on your ambivalence in posting this, I’m guessing there is a good chance you won’t. How are you feeling about it today? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-dresses-kr-or-have-i-just-lost-my-mind/page/2#post-2037987 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 20:17:04 +0000 texstyle 2037987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Didn't read all replies but I think the shirt dress <i>style </i>is great, maybe just in a different pattern. The other one seems like it could be fussy to wear IRL but it is also a nice looking dress (so maybe pattern 2 on dress 1 - ha!).&nbsp; <br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-dresses-kr-or-have-i-just-lost-my-mind/page/2#post-2037912 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 14:44:22 +0000 Jaime 2037912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes what Jenni said. I couldn't resist. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-dresses-kr-or-have-i-just-lost-my-mind#post-2037899 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 13:09:34 +0000 Christina F. 2037899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you can do better than both as well. I kind of wish the second dress had the print from the first, actually.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-dresses-kr-or-have-i-just-lost-my-mind#post-2037897 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 13:04:59 +0000 Kyle 2037897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like the black floral. Would love to see it on, though. The Zara is a no for me. I think you can do better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-dresses-kr-or-have-i-just-lost-my-mind#post-2037885 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 11:32:23 +0000 Neha Shukla 2037885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If your 1st thought is good about the dress after seeing it a very first time then you will purchase it because you like it. And if it is not then do not purchase it.&nbsp; Actually I also do that. It's my personal experience.<br />Well according to me, I like 1st dress. You should try this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-dresses-kr-or-have-i-just-lost-my-mind#post-2037884 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 11:29:58 +0000 Jules 2037884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like the dark one fits well. Does it make you feel good? I think it could be a wildcard for your style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-dresses-kr-or-have-i-just-lost-my-mind#post-2037870 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 09:51:24 +0000 lyn67 2037870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We'd like to see them on you, both have potential....but better to show us exactly what you mean-and then easier to help. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-dresses-kr-or-have-i-just-lost-my-mind#post-2037859 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 05:36:45 +0000 Jenni NZ 2037859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gryffin and Gaylene, I think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-dresses-kr-or-have-i-just-lost-my-mind#post-2037846 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 03:02:17 +0000 Anonymous 2037846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jaime - what is G &amp; G ? Well , willowy and airy and chic , yes ; but in reality ....I am not willowy or airy at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-dresses-kr-or-have-i-just-lost-my-mind#post-2037842 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 02:28:45 +0000 Jaime 2037842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You start the most interesting threads. Laura Ashley and Rick Owen's love child hahaha! Who the heck is&nbsp;<b></b>Aerin Lauder? (Rhetorical, I already googled her obviously.) My first thought with Suz and Angie is cotton dress! Maybe I need that. The dark dress with the waist looks like a very tricky proposition and there is no way anyone can say anything without seeing it on. But with G and G, even if it looks great, is that how you want to look?<b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-dresses-kr-or-have-i-just-lost-my-mind#post-2037821 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 22:55:53 +0000 Anonymous 2037821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I looked at UF's style guide thing a few years ago - same with Style Bee's. &nbsp;I may well benefit from sitting down quietly with it, and doing some hard work. &nbsp;Suz - I know exactly what you mean about the pink floral, and I don't think it's my kind of dress. &nbsp;I requested a return from Zara for almost everything I bought, and will try the black floral on one more time before making a decision. Suprisingly, it is not loose and fussy up top, which is why I liked it. It stays firmly in place and isn't too exposing (this is where being larger breasted is sometimes a benefit ) . We'll see.</p> <p>Thanks, all, for your thoughts. &nbsp;Appreciate them all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-dresses-kr-or-have-i-just-lost-my-mind#post-2037819 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 22:44:26 +0000 Carla 2037819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I owe you a big THANKS, Style Fan. You are the one who put me on to the UF exercise! It helped me put paid to all Angie's advice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-dresses-kr-or-have-i-just-lost-my-mind#post-2037818 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 22:44:06 +0000 Suz 2037818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha! Now my first thought, on seeing the Zara, was:<b> it is 100% cotton!!!! &nbsp;And it is loose fitting!!&nbsp;</b> That is summer gold!&nbsp;</p> <p>Also, I know you'd style it well.&nbsp;</p> <p>Having said that, styled poorly, it would veer into my granny's closet territory. And I am not sure a pink floral is sophisticated enough for you.</p> <p>The black one is super interesting but looks like it would have a high fuss-factor. I expect you'd wear it once or twice and then despair of it. If you can get the credit note instead, then maybe that's the route to go.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-dresses-kr-or-have-i-just-lost-my-mind#post-2037817 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 22:34:10 +0000 missvee 2037817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After years of resisting Angie’s advice about the usefulness of a Style Statement, I finally caved in and came up with one for myself. Truly it’s been the best tool ever to evaluate wardrobe items and to screen potential purchases. If you haven’t done this for yourself yet then give it a go.<br /> And I agree, you’ve had great advice from SW Ann, Gaylene and Gryffin. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-dresses-kr-or-have-i-just-lost-my-mind#post-2037813 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 22:06:13 +0000 Style Fan 2037813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a hard time picturing these dresses on someone.&nbsp; Angie`s descriptions were helpful.&nbsp; She is pretty amazing.&nbsp; I like what SW Ann, Gaylene and Gryffin said.</p> <p>I worked through the exercises that Carla posted from unfancy as well as some others.&nbsp; Angie's blog, Style Bee and some others were helpful.&nbsp; After agonizing for years over my wardrobe I think I might have some direction. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-dresses-kr-or-have-i-just-lost-my-mind#post-2037812 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 22:05:11 +0000 Anonymous 2037812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I downloaded it, <b>RunCarla</b>. &nbsp;Thanks for the recommendation.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-dresses-kr-or-have-i-just-lost-my-mind#post-2037805 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 21:06:45 +0000 Carla 2037805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't see you in this look, but what do I know?! I'm thinking you would do dresses more like what Aussie Deb would do/did.</p> <p>The (free) 7 page exercise provided by Un-fancy is well worth the time - augmented with Angie's many blog tutorials, I finally got to a happy place with my closet. It took 5 years, and I had to do the pencil and paper exercises and stop the wily-nilly shopping frenzy and false starts. No more massive overhauls for me now - but YES to tweaks and thoughtful evolution of my style.</p> <p><a href="http://www.un-fancy.com/capsule-wardrobe-101/free-printable-wardrobe-planner/" rel="nofollow">http://www.un-fancy.com/capsul.....e-planner/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-dresses-kr-or-have-i-just-lost-my-mind#post-2037800 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 19:36:48 +0000 Kate 2037800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think SW Ann gave you the best advice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-dresses-kr-or-have-i-just-lost-my-mind#post-2037799 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 19:35:28 +0000 Sal 2037799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both dresses and see their appeal. But I concur with SW Ann here. You need to love them......,</p> <p>I could see both with sneakers or flat chunky modern sandals..... the black might be hard to layer over but maybe could be layered under? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-dresses-kr-or-have-i-just-lost-my-mind#post-2037797 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 19:31:56 +0000 Anonymous 2037797@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha. &nbsp;You're all exactly right, as usual. &nbsp;The Zara dress is so weird, to me, but Angie's right in that it has the right type of figure-hiding volume that collapses against the body. I think though, that it will be too difficult to style, and I'll be too wary of looking like I'm wearing a vintage house dress. The colour is too season-specific as well. &nbsp; Gryffin and Gaylene - thank you. Neither dress is particularly aspirational OR inspirational. &nbsp;I bought then because they were there and I am sick of wearing the same old lumpy-looking t-shirt dresses and denim sack dresses. &nbsp;I think the learning point here is: don't settle. Wait for perfection . &nbsp;It's not like I have some urgent need for a dress &nbsp;anyways. &nbsp;I"m such an idiot sometimes, I this is exactly what I value the forum for. To reign me back in.</p> <p>My new style mentor (of the week, ha) is <b>Aerin Lauder.</b> &nbsp;I ask myself, would Aerin wear this? &nbsp;And the answer to most of the crap in my closet would be a hard NO. &nbsp;( I AM going to order the Frame cropped bootcut jeans she wears though - those are right up my alley) Why do I get so distracted when shopping and veer off my style goals??</p> <p>I may keep the dark floral - and wear it with ankle boots and a leather jacket in fall.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-dresses-kr-or-have-i-just-lost-my-mind#post-2037794 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 19:06:56 +0000 Anonymous 2037794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another that believes <b>SW Ann</b> offered you the wisest advice. &nbsp;I don't hear excitement in your voice. &nbsp;I don't even hear interest. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-dresses-kr-or-have-i-just-lost-my-mind#post-2037793 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 19:01:14 +0000 kkards 2037793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Honestly just the way you describe the Zara makes me say return it.<br /> The 2nd sounds like it could go either way...&amp; if it was cheap enough maybe worth an experiment...but if you don’t wear it within 2 weeks...pass it on. If the young SA gave it a nod, it will probably be easy to sell it/consign it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-dresses-kr-or-have-i-just-lost-my-mind#post-2037792 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 19:00:50 +0000 Angie 2037792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FWIW: </p> <ul> <li>The dark floral dress - although interesting and fun - looks like it would be very voluminous and slide around your neck. Pouf&nbsp;when&nbsp;you sit. You are sensitive to items adding bulk and&nbsp;volume to your&nbsp;frame, so that part&nbsp;concerns me. Also, you generally don't enjoy V-necks and low necklines, or camis to fill the gap.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>The Zara floral dress has a lot of&nbsp;potential -&nbsp;volume that&nbsp;collapses back onto the body so&nbsp;more streamlining,&nbsp;and a&nbsp;neckline that you can&nbsp;manipulate. Shirtdresses are already something that you like and wear....</li> </ul> <p> <div>Of&nbsp;course, I&nbsp;cannot see them on, so these are&nbsp;straight off the bat thoughts. And if&nbsp;you're indifferent&nbsp;again tomorrow when you try them on&nbsp;again -&nbsp;return what you can.&nbsp;</p> <p></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-dresses-kr-or-have-i-just-lost-my-mind#post-2037791 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 18:54:27 +0000 gryffin 2037791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa - I think you got some excellent advice on your other thread.&nbsp; Gaylene's recommendation to ask yourself (as above) whether this is an inspirational or aspirational purchase is profound in both it's insight and utility.&nbsp; (Thank you Gaylene - I will be taking this forward in my arsenol and am beyond grateful that you shared this technique.)&nbsp; Is this "you"?&nbsp; Is this how you want to be seen and present yourself?&nbsp; If yes, than do the usual outfit creation session after blowing out hair and putting on make up because everything looks awful in a bad mood.&nbsp; My personal litmus, if I can pack it up and put it back into its box - it goes.&nbsp; If it immediately goes into protective custody it stays.&nbsp; I know you know what I mean.&nbsp; In your heart you already know exactly what you really should do, whether that's keep or return.&nbsp; I think the important thing Lisa is at this juncture to make conscious, considered, thoughtful choices that are informed by emotion.&nbsp; If you really love it, if it makes you feel wonderful, if it works with things you have (because if you need to buy the support act be wary - but still could be worthy) then and only then it's a keeper.&nbsp; You are too special and to deserving to settle for ok - if it's not right then go back and exchange for the equipment blouse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-dresses-kr-or-have-i-just-lost-my-mind#post-2037789 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 18:45:37 +0000 Cardiff girl 2037789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with SW Ann ,gut feeling is really important.If you are trying to make something work it’s probably not for you.Of course it’s impossible to say whether these items work for you with out seeing them on but my honest thoughts are that although lovely the dark floral looks like it would be a challenging dress to wear for anyone who isn’t tall,there’s an awful lot of volume there.The second dress could be ok but again I feel the height of the wearer would be important and it could just look like a shapeless sack but in the end it’s how you feel about them that counts and you don’t seem particularly thrilled about either. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2-dresses-kr-or-have-i-just-lost-my-mind#post-2037788 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 18:39:58 +0000 Jenn 2037788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both dresses. I think they’re interesting and sophisticated florals which, honestly, can be tricky to find. There must be something that’s appealing to you about floral dresses right now, or you wouldn’t have bought them. I’d try styling them both with your own shoes and accessories and ask yourself honestly, “would<br /> I was out of the house like this, and would I feel good all day?” </p>