https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-a-ha-moment Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:05:03 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-a-ha-moment#post-1989588 Mon, 07 Jan 2019 20:16:34 +0000 Sara L. 1989588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope they work out for you.&nbsp; Maxi dresses are one of those things that I never wear but seems like they would work great for my climate.&nbsp; I haven't figured out exactly what my problem with them is though - kudos to you for knowing exactly what the issue is. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-a-ha-moment#post-1989585 Mon, 07 Jan 2019 20:05:22 +0000 Anonymous 1989585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep, as much as people talk about breezy maxis, they can be hot. And if not, often the fabrics are too sheer so you need to add a slip.<br /> But, ears perk up about asymmetrical ones </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-a-ha-moment#post-1989549 Mon, 07 Jan 2019 18:09:42 +0000 karen13 1989549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pretty dresses. I had a maxi epiphany last summer and a few found their way into my closet too. I was traveling in Tokyo in high heat and humidity and the only thing I could wear without dying was a swimsuit coverup. </p> <p>I also discovered the Jockey cooling skimmies worked well underneath. <a href="https://www.zappos.com/p/jockey-skimmies-cooling-slipshorts-light/product/8763795/color/101008?ef_id=Cj0KCQiAjszhBRDgARIsAH8KgvfhB1JrLjN0VxzuJ6nx1K9gmdwIKuwKVGntbtHOIzHjVnkUeoZfM2caAoJiEALw_wcB:G:s&#038;utm_source=google&#038;utm_medium=sem_g&#038;utm_campaign=987011416&#038;utm_term=dsa-391084493163&#038;utm_content=__iv_p_1_g_48536989606_c_237568116201_w_dsa-391084493163_n_g_d_t_v__l__t__r_1t1_x__y__f__o__z__i__j__s__e__h_9032737_ii__vi__&#038;zap_placement=1t1&#038;_ivgu=a302c648-bfec-49e0-9379-55ecd674a3cb" rel="nofollow">https://www.zappos.com/p/jocke.....ecd674a3cb</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-a-ha-moment#post-1989542 Mon, 07 Jan 2019 17:49:20 +0000 Angie 1989542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea of these dresses a LOT, <b>abc.&nbsp;</b>Those asymmetrical midi hemlines are very practicable and flattering. Hope they work out.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-a-ha-moment#post-1989368 Mon, 07 Jan 2019 03:19:15 +0000 rachylou 1989368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What an interesting observation. Yes, those heavy knit ones can sort of swamp the legs, can’t they? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-a-ha-moment#post-1989349 Mon, 07 Jan 2019 01:01:26 +0000 abc 1989349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kellygirl, the ones I remember being so hot were cotton or poly. I just remember them being thick and hot. These are rayon except for the no slit one. I even thought about having it modified if needed. I’ve never had a high low hem dress!<br /> Joy, I plan on wearing boy shorts with them. they probably won’t be beach cover ups but will be worn at the beach and here in the summer, hopefully.<br /> Jenn, I totally admire you for trying to buy ethically and in naheal fibers. I didn’t want to spend a lot on something I wasn’t sure was going to work for me. So I went cheap with these. If they work I’ll probably be in your boat looking for something that doesn’t exist!<br /> Suz, you guys are right. Noe my eye sees the no slit ones and thinks they look odd. I may alter the one if it is a keeper. The rest all have the opening already there. Thanks for the good luck wishes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-a-ha-moment#post-1989341 Mon, 07 Jan 2019 00:33:32 +0000 Suz 1989341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Jenn said. It's similar to a hi-low kind of hem that way. I hope these work for you!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-a-ha-moment#post-1989336 Mon, 07 Jan 2019 00:04:13 +0000 Jenn 1989336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Having a slit or hi-lo front helps with the uni-leg effect too. I have found that style of maxi kind of hard to find in natural fibers, though! Not sure why...it seems like a no-brained that people might want it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-a-ha-moment#post-1989332 Sun, 06 Jan 2019 23:44:47 +0000 Anonymous 1989332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Kellygirl about polyester being hot and only wear it on cold winter days. Are you going to wear the dresses over a swim suit or shorts? be sure to do a sitdown test to see how much is revealed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-a-ha-moment#post-1989329 Sun, 06 Jan 2019 23:32:54 +0000 kellygirl 1989329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lol! I think it depends on fabrication too. Wearing polyester can make it feel like your lower half is in a sauna! You can also modify the maxi to a high low--it's an easy alteration. High low hems are my favorite summer style dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-a-ha-moment#post-1989317 Sun, 06 Jan 2019 22:36:51 +0000 abc 1989317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The few maxi dresses I've ever had I had the embarassing problem of needing air flow to the legs and ahem, nether region.  I felt suffocated in them and could never make them work, though I love the idea and look and layer-ability with a jean jacket over the top.</p> <p>I had an a-ha moment while perusing F21 site when I found maxi dresses with a slit or opening in the front!  Yay!  I think these will work for me, filling a hole for the high summer hot days we have for 1-2 months here. Usually I just suck it up and wear jeans or crop pants. So if this works, they’ll really be great additions. </p> <p>I also went for a couple off the shoulder and wide open necklines, because I know those usually work for me.  </p> <p>One non-vented (!! haha) maxi did find its way into my cart, the original one mentioned (pic 4) by a blogger that I fell in love with at first sight.  I'm hoping I can make it work, or wear it in less hot weather.  </p> <p>Here are the ones that are on the way to me.  Cross fingers!  </p> <p>All of these were spurred by an upcoming beach trip, but if I can wear maxis in my daily life in summer, all the better!  Wish me luck.  Thanks for reading and any comments are welcome!</p> <p>ETA: used YLF collect but didn't work, is that a glitch with F21 or me? </p>