https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quest-for-a-dress Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 12 May 2026 19:35:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quest-for-a-dress#post-533521 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:25:47 +0000 christy 533521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for chiming in Angie! I really appreciate your opinion. I think they are all keepers then...though I'm still debating on whether or not I need another pair of skinny jeans...</p> <p>PS - those amazing Oxfords are making their way to my doorstep as we speak! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quest-for-a-dress#post-533444 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:51:19 +0000 Angie 533444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my goodness! I prefer dress #2 (although it's harder to layer over with a jacket). It's so sassy! My best. </p> <p>Dress #1 is a keeper for sure. No brainer.</p> <p>Great jeans and KILLER blouse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quest-for-a-dress#post-532600 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:39:03 +0000 Deborah 532600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Christy I actually like both dresses on you. I adore the black and white and the fit looks great. I also like the red one and I see the potential a belt could add. Sometimes I wear a belt over the tie of my wrap dresses...could you do this with that dress? It would just add some waist definition. I would like to see the blouse with the pants you would wear them with. I like it bit not with the pants in the photo. I am not a jeans expert but they look good on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quest-for-a-dress#post-532548 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:53:39 +0000 Debbie 532548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love love the black white dress. I can't wait for my jeans to arrive. I hope they look as good on me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quest-for-a-dress#post-532525 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:06:28 +0000 modgrl 532525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE the first b&amp;w dress on you. It is spectacular. I'm not sure about the red dress or the blouse. The blouse is pretty but it seems like it is cut a little long and wide in the sleeves. How do the sleeves feel? The jeans are great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quest-for-a-dress#post-532451 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:14:11 +0000 lynn 532451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like dress#1 and the jeans. I'm undecided on the top...is it too big? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quest-for-a-dress#post-532423 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:53:40 +0000 cinnamon fern 532423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dress #1 is fabulous. Dress #2 looks good, but it also looks like you couldn't possibly wear a blazer or cardigan over those sleeves - is that a problem?</p> <p>If the jeans grew noticably just wearing them for a few minutes, maybe you need a smaller size? I agree with Scarlet that they look better in 6 than in 8. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quest-for-a-dress#post-532412 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:24:56 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 532412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the black and white dress on you. I think the red has a bit too much volume though. I'm not loving the geometric top. The jeans looks great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quest-for-a-dress#post-532343 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:42:00 +0000 Sharon 532343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the first dress, too. Even though the print is bold I think the shape gives it a more classic look. The blouse looks too big to me.<br /> ETA Damn you, autocorrect! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quest-for-a-dress#post-532339 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:35:49 +0000 Sunita 532339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Between the two dresses, I'd vote for the black &amp; white one. It's very flattering and you could top it with jackets, cardigans etc. in any color. The red one is a bit shapeless in the torso.</p> <p>I'd pass on the blouse...I find the print a bit much.</p> <p>Love the red flats! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quest-for-a-dress#post-532333 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:29:37 +0000 lyn* 532333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think Dress 1 looks the best on you and I'd return the blouse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quest-for-a-dress#post-532326 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:19:34 +0000 christy 532326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the feedback! Mixed opinions on all of these - interesting! </p> <p>Meredith - interesting belt idea but neither dress really lends itself to a belt unfortunately. The black and white one has knot detail at the waist and the red dress is a wrap dress which would make a belt tough. This is exactly the reason I have a tough time finding dresses that are flattering - I don't have a waist! </p> <p>Scarlet - I see exactly what you mean about the difference in the skinnies between pictures 6 and 8...odd isn't it? Picture 6 is the very first time I put them on and 8 is after wearing them a few minutes.</p> <p>Laura - yes the black and white dress is by Chaus! Glad to know Queen Dress approves! </p> <p>MN Sara - the red dress is a bit on the wild side for work. But I'm thinking I could pop a black jacket on top to tone it down a bit.</p> <p>I keep going back and forth on the blouse - I saw it and immediately grabbed it and said I must have it. But then I got it home and now I'm hesitating...I'm hoping some others chime in and let me know what they think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quest-for-a-dress#post-532291 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:54:26 +0000 MNsara 532291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both dresses look pretty good to me, with the possibility that #1 is a little big in the bodice (unless it's just because you have your arms akimbo -- and how often do you get to use THAT word?!). It IS a lot of print, but if you ever wore a blazer over it, that would make a difference.</p> <p>#2 is pretty sassy looking!! It doesn't look as work appropriate as #1 (to me, that is), but I really like the look on you I don't mind the blousiness here because it's purposeful and the slim skirt keeps it in balance.</p> <p>I'm not so sold on the blouse. I wish I could see the look Scarlet referred to, it might change my mind. . . I do think it looks better with the denim than the trousers.</p> <p>The Wit and Wisdom skinnies are perfect on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quest-for-a-dress#post-532251 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:28:00 +0000 Laura 532251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fantastic in the first dress. Is that by Chaus? I think it's in my Nordie's shopping bag right now! That is a definite keeper. So flattering, great sleeve length, perfect for work. I am less crazy about the blousiness of dress #2. Those Wit and Wisdom jeans are great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quest-for-a-dress#post-532246 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:25:01 +0000 Midwest Girl 532246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The b/w dress fits you perfectly and you look great in it. I think you would get a lot of mileage out of it. The red print wrap dress is fantastic on you--I hope you keep this one! I'm not crazy about the blouse because the shape looks a little boxy. The skinny jeans are great and perfect on you, but if your current skinnies are 10s, I'd pass on them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quest-for-a-dress#post-532245 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:24:56 +0000 Scarlet 532245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the red dress (as long as the batwings aren't hard to style with a topper). The blouse is a 10 for me and reminds me of a look in Angie's Milan street style blog that I always loved. The jeans look great, so if you feel confident you will wear and enjoy them, I would keep.</p> <p>ETA: the jeans look a lot better in 8 than in 6. Why would that be? Is it possible they are too roomy in the thigh? This might just be my fit hang up and not yours. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quest-for-a-dress#post-532239 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:23:07 +0000 sarah 532239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love BOTH dresses. I vote keep them. The blouse isn't doing much for me. When your arms are down, there's just a whole lot of confusion going on. The jeans look GREAT. I have a pair of high-waisted skinnies (JCrews, actually) that I just LOVE - they're so comfy and flattering (IMHO). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quest-for-a-dress#post-532238 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:22:24 +0000 HelenInCanada 532238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your graphic Classiques blouse is so unusual it absolutely rocks, christyg!</p> <p>Both dresses' prints are very bold and busy...which I think is the hot thing for 2012! Out of the two, I like the first best on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quest-for-a-dress#post-532237 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:21:29 +0000 Meredith1953 532237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Christyg<br /> I like the dresses in theory but the black white print dress, does it needs a belt or obi? Maybe red! Same is true for the red and white print dress. Does it need a belt or obi in contrasting color to define the waist. I'm not wild about the print on the blouse but the color is very nice. Jeans....it's your call but I have 6 or 7 pairs of jeans. Of course I'm always looking for the perfect jeans and have yet to find them. Cute little red flats in that last shot! You have very nice legs and the length of the dresses looks really good on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quest-for-a-dress#post-532216 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:03:42 +0000 bj1111 532216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>the red dress looks great. the pattern in 1 wears you--too mch fir your colration. the blouse looks big. of course you need the jeans. makes your booty look good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-quest-for-a-dress#post-532208 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:58:23 +0000 christy 532208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been trying to find a dress with sleeves for work and I have a HARD time with dresses. I think I tried on at least 508 yesterday! I came home with two and have another one on its way, but I'm hoping you ladies can help me out with a round of keep or return. I thought I loved both of these in the dressing room, but now I'm wondering if it was a case of everything else looking SO bad that these looked good in comparison! LOL! Also up for a vote - a blouse and the Wit &amp; Wisdom skinnies that Angie recommended. </p> <p>Dress 1: Black and white patterned dress<br /> Dress 2: Crazy (for me) red print Abi Ferrin wrap dress<br /> Top 1: Blue and white graphic Classiques Entier blouse - these are not the trousers I would pair this top with. I have a pair of dark blue Tahari dress pants on the way. But this blouse was NOT cheap, so it needs to be a 10 to keep.<br /> Skinnies: so here's the deal...I only wear jeans on the weekends and I already have one great pair of C of H dark wash skinnies. Do I really need another pair? But I really like the higher waist on these. What do you think? </p>