https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-casual-dress-formula---will-this-work Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:12:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-casual-dress-formula---will-this-work#post-650082 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 15:57:44 +0000 cheryl 650082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like it. You look great. That tree is gorgeous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-casual-dress-formula---will-this-work#post-648133 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 20:46:35 +0000 Debbie 648133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this dress Shannon. I agree with Jevena. I don't think it is a fit issue. Great casual unfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-casual-dress-formula---will-this-work#post-648101 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 19:52:48 +0000 Midwest Girl 648101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's a great casual LBD, and the denim jacket is a perfect partner. You look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-casual-dress-formula---will-this-work#post-647578 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 23:14:43 +0000 Anonymous 647578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dress is perfect. I love the arty details. Another awesome bag! Wow. And I can just imaging the intoxicating fragrance of your mock orange tree, if it smells anything like orange blossoms. One of my favorite smells ever! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-casual-dress-formula---will-this-work#post-647565 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 22:28:23 +0000 rae 647565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love! Now that was an easy hole to fill! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-casual-dress-formula---will-this-work#post-647554 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 22:11:17 +0000 Transcona Shannon 647554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous! Thank you all so much for your feedback - I always find it very helpful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-casual-dress-formula---will-this-work#post-647545 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 21:30:30 +0000 Angie 647545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Jenava said. Fab frock! Nice formula interpretation too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-casual-dress-formula---will-this-work#post-647530 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 21:11:35 +0000 Jenava 647530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't see any fit issues. The small amount of creasing at the back looks incidental and doesn't look like a fit concern to me. If you just tug it down a tiny bit I bet the straighten. As you bend and move you will have creases in any piece of clothing, even if the fit is perfect.</p> <p>This dress looks like just the ticket and I adore that bag, you lucky girl! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-casual-dress-formula---will-this-work#post-647523 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 20:43:53 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 647523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great interpretation of Angie's formula, and it looks terrific on you. I love the dress, its length and the way you've styled it with the shoes, bag, and jacket. Bellissimo! </p> <p>As to the wrinkles across the back, I agree it's not a perfect fit, but I would probably wear it anyway. It doesn't look like the dress is too small for you. Rather, it's that there is too much fabric across the back waist; i.e., the dress isn't shaped to accommodate the curve at your back waist. An alternation to try is to add waist darts in the back of the dress. To see if that would help, pinch out a bit of fabric at the waist, right and left of center (in line with your shoulder blades), pin it and take a look in the mirror. Even if you lose weight later, the dress would still fit you with this alteration. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-casual-dress-formula---will-this-work#post-647516 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 20:16:37 +0000 Sarah A 647516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the dress is great! As for the wrinkles, are you usually team front or team back? I am definitely team front so I probably wouldn't give it a second thought! Love with the jean jacket and bag </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-casual-dress-formula---will-this-work#post-647505 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 19:48:58 +0000 Kari 647505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, honestly, I don't know that I would have observed that concern if you hadn't mentioned it. Maybe I'm not picky enough but I get wrinkles like that when Iove around in any dress. If it doesn't feel too tight and doesn't feel fussy, I wouldn't worry about it, personally. </p> <p>Love the shape from the front especially! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-casual-dress-formula---will-this-work#post-647485 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 19:12:04 +0000 Jem 647485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE this dress! The ribbons in the front are a great detail! I'll bet it looks even better in person! I don't think the dress looks to tight in the front *at all*. It does pull a bit in the back but I agree that it might just be from swayback as others have said, which is a pretty common issue. I know when I sew, it's always a tricky problem to eliminate. I don't even give it too much thought in RTW. I also don't think it looks too short or two lowcut. And, geez, you have the best luck in finding purses! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-casual-dress-formula---will-this-work#post-647477 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 19:07:10 +0000 Tanya 647477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice outfit Shannon! I am with Anne when it comes to the dress fit, but it nevertheless works beautifully. I think it is totally worthwhile to try and find the right black dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-casual-dress-formula---will-this-work#post-647472 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 19:04:41 +0000 sarah 647472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks great. And I agree that the wrinkles are probably just because of the way you're standing. Your mock orange is lovely, and so if your new bag : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-casual-dress-formula---will-this-work#post-647431 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 18:12:03 +0000 CocoLion 647431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the dress fits fine, and that bag is perfect! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-casual-dress-formula---will-this-work#post-647429 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 18:07:22 +0000 Transcona Shannon 647429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's interesting that you mention "swayback" Manidipa because I have a very distinctive indent in my lower back that pretty much means all pants gape until I have that portion taken in. You've given me much to think about - it is indeed an extremely comfy dress to run around in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-casual-dress-formula---will-this-work#post-647426 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 18:02:54 +0000 ManidipaM 647426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE the dress. Very pretty, a little quirky, simple enough to play around with (versatile), and no, not too short to my eye (and I usually have issues with short hemlines on self, so I'm sensitive to that bit.) </p> <p>Yes, it IS wrinkling a bit in the back, but if it's comfy to move around in, I must confess that this degree of it is not enough to bother me --- I guess I'm extra tolerant of this issue, more so than on many other points, because my swayback puts the creases/wrinkles even into garments that DO fit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-casual-dress-formula---will-this-work#post-647420 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 17:52:36 +0000 Transcona Shannon 647420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's pretty much what I thought too Anne so appreciate the validation! Because of our hot summers, I definitely need a dress that can stand alone - so will keep my eyes open. Appreciate your input! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-casual-dress-formula---will-this-work#post-647410 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 17:39:15 +0000 Anonymous 647410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It does pull a little above and below the horizontal seam at the back. But like you've pointed out, a denim vest or jacket camouflages the problem. I think what you've pulled together in Pic #1 is a great start as you keep your eyes open for a denim vest and possibly a new black dress. This one looks good on you minus the pulling. I guess I'd be on the hunt for a black dress that can stand alone as well to eventually replace this one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-casual-dress-formula---will-this-work#post-647406 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 17:32:55 +0000 Transcona Shannon 647406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I decided before I go shopping for a casual black summer dress, to see what I had. Well I must admit rather embarrassingly that I found one in the back of my closet! Two years ago while on vacation I bought this casual LBD at a fairly upscale private shop. It's ponte knit but quite lightweight, holds it shape beautifully and is on the shorter side, which I don't mind for summer. It's a wee bit low cut but I don't think inappropriately so. The wide straps accommodate a bra no problem which is always a plus. It has these bizarre hanging strips of different sizes and some are lace, which is one of the features I liked about the dress. I also like these hanging bits of fabric as they do wonders for hiding any wobbly bits! However, I've gained a bit of weight since I bought this dress so would like your input as to how the fit is now - please be honest. The pictures of the dress on its own have been brightened to show the details - I hope that helps. If you think it's a wee bit snug, would a denim vest over top (which I'm on the hunt for) make it work?</p> <p>The handbag is a recently thrifted treasure - vintage Ralph Lauren Polo in a buttery soft cognac leather with suede interior. It's the perfect size for summertime shopping!</p> <p>I've also thrown in a picture of my mock orange tree in the backyard this morning - I wish I could somehow transport the smell into this photo because it is heavenly! </p>