https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angie-ladies-w-bailey-44-dress-need-advice Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:33:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angie-ladies-w-bailey-44-dress-need-advice#post-494168 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 23:50:01 +0000 elpgal 494168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ann Taylor has a similar dress but it doesn't look very nice on the model. Has anybody seen it?</p> <p><a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/product%3A268471/AT-EXCLUDED-FROM-PROMOS-NEW-ARRIVALS/Petite-Asymmetrical-Tiered-3-4-Sleeve-Dress/268471?colorExplode=false&#038;skuId=10565254&#038;catid=cata000028&#038;productPageType=fullPriceProducts&#038;defaultColor=1036" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/p.....Color=1036</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angie-ladies-w-bailey-44-dress-need-advice#post-494087 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 20:14:37 +0000 rae 494087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aw, you are sweet, Laura! I still hope it works for you, though; you pulled the trigger, fair and square, while I'm hemming and hawing at a snail's pace. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angie-ladies-w-bailey-44-dress-need-advice#post-494082 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 20:04:45 +0000 Laura 494082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Rae, I may have gotten the last orange one right before you. If it doesn't work for me, I am happy to pass it to you if Anthro doesn't restock by then. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angie-ladies-w-bailey-44-dress-need-advice#post-494059 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 19:30:51 +0000 rae 494059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hrm, well the S is all sold out in the orange dress anyway. The black one is closer to wear I live, if it's still there, so maybe I'll just check out the style up close and see what's what. If I like it enough, I can make a trek to an Anthro to see about a M and stuff. </p> <p>Thanks to those who think it'd work for my style - sometimes you guys know me better than I know myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angie-ladies-w-bailey-44-dress-need-advice#post-494036 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 19:01:10 +0000 CocoLion 494036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It doesn't hurt to try the knock-offs. You have youth and an outstanding figure on your side. I don't own the Bailey 44 dress nor do I intend to get it, but I think the style would work well on you as an hourglass! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angie-ladies-w-bailey-44-dress-need-advice#post-494033 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:59:44 +0000 HelenInCanada 494033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is such a fun/sexy/chic dress - I can understand why it's so darn popular and hard to find now! I think it would look amazing on you - and you could have fun 'de-sexy-fying' it for work. From what I've seen, you've got a fab array of jackets you could try with it...and chunky footwear. Also, it seems to create more curves and automatic 'edge' on everyone I've seen who has tried it. I think the orange would suit you best! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angie-ladies-w-bailey-44-dress-need-advice#post-494030 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:55:45 +0000 catgirl 494030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't do a knock-off. It's worth it and you will love it! And I think an S will work on you, but a M may feel less va-voom. Orange for the win! And let me know if purple comes back in M. I wasn't sure it suited me either, but you and I both have a somewhat stretchy fashion persona -and I think we can edge it up to UWP too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angie-ladies-w-bailey-44-dress-need-advice#post-493969 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:07:19 +0000 Amy 493969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, I hear you on the price and on your concerns about whether it's appropriate for the office. I personally had a hard time styling the dress with the other pieces in my wardrobe, but you have so many killer things in your wardrobe, I bet you'll have better luck.</p> <p>The orange one would be fab on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angie-ladies-w-bailey-44-dress-need-advice#post-493963 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:55:35 +0000 rae 493963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I thought that would be the case. I only got my hopes up because the style looked *exactly* the same, whereas Natalie's had a different hem. I guess there is no help but to try it on and see if I feel fireworks, though I'm still not sure how I'd wear it. </p> <p>In a perfect world, the orange B44 would be inexpensive enough to be an experimental piece, but right now it's more of an investment price point for me, usually reserved for very durable items.</p> <p>ETA: Natalie, I normally am with you to price stalk, but it's such a popular dress, that I think it'll be long gone in my size by the time the cost comes down. I guess it can't hurt to check the site on Dec. 26th, though. lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angie-ladies-w-bailey-44-dress-need-advice#post-493962 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:55:21 +0000 cciele 493962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You would totally rock that style Rae! </p> <p>PS I know what you mean about wanting something cuz others look so fab in it. That was my reaction to the Bailey 44 dress </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angie-ladies-w-bailey-44-dress-need-advice#post-493959 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:44:10 +0000 goldenpig 493959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, I could totally see you rocking the orange version!<br /> Here's some pics of me in mine:<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bailey-44-midi-dresses-wiw-orange-stripe-wss-gift-and-kr-black-lace" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....black-lace</a><br /> And here's the black and white knockoff from White House Black Market that I tried.<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-striped-dresses-and-hubbys-jacket-pick" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....acket-pick</a><br /> Definitely not as fab! I think it's because the stripes are horizontal and not pieced like the Bailey. I would have to see the other version on you first. Maybe you could hold out and try to find the original dress on eBay or wait till it goes on sale. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angie-ladies-w-bailey-44-dress-need-advice#post-493933 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:15:41 +0000 Angie 493933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Bailey 44 frock has a brilliant cut - *that's* the secret, Rae. That's why everyone looks so killer in it!!! You included I'm sure. I'll be surprised if the knock-off is as killer. But you never know :)</p> <p>Not sure I have helped :(</p> <p>(Btw, Natalie wore a knock-off in black&amp; white, and it didn't even come close to my eye. I'm glad that she kept the real deal). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angie-ladies-w-bailey-44-dress-need-advice#post-493926 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:06:19 +0000 rae 493926@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I spotted a similar/knock off version around town in black with white or tan stripes (I didn't get a good look, so I'm not sure). I *think* it should be much more in my price range than the Anthro version. Before I brave x-mas madness to look, I'm a) worried that I only like it because YOU look so fab in it, and b) hesitant since I DID just recently say that I don't need anymore black items in my wardrobe. </p> <p>Do you guys think this style suits "me" - as in, the inner Rae? Would it be too vavoom for the office on an hourglass? Do you find it easy to switch up the look? Thanks for putting up with all my recent shopping posts... </p>