https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-familiar-with-this-ef-dress Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:48:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-familiar-with-this-ef-dress#post-1455952 Sat, 14 Mar 2015 15:45:40 +0000 Grey Rainbow 1455952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tried this dress last season at the outlet store. I'm a fan of EF, and found this item Quite oversized even for EF. Heavier weight heathered textured linen with a dark chambray look, really beautiful. Challenges: very straight cut. Sizing down to get a reasonable fit on shoulders and bust, too slim over hips and thighs. I am a rectangle with pear tendencies; ymmv. Ended up getting the tunic version and found on wear that even though it is twice as wide around as I am, the lap creases drove me nuts. It is soft, and heavy for linen, but the tunic version at least creased like mad right across crotch-upper thighs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-familiar-with-this-ef-dress#post-1455917 Sat, 14 Mar 2015 14:32:03 +0000 jp 1455917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The fabric is on the softer side but does have structure. It is longer in the back which is nice when belted. Hope this helps! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-familiar-with-this-ef-dress#post-1455868 Sat, 14 Mar 2015 07:20:35 +0000 Neel 1455868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a beautiful dress and fingers crossed it works for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-familiar-with-this-ef-dress#post-1455859 Sat, 14 Mar 2015 06:33:15 +0000 Deborah 1455859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon I think yes it does fit your style direction. &nbsp;I had to ask the same question of my white dress. &nbsp;It's maybe not a 100% fit but certainly has elements that fit. &nbsp;And I don't see that as a bad thing because every now and again I still enjoy wearing something that is a little different for me but still ties in with my style persona by way of styling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-familiar-with-this-ef-dress#post-1455858 Sat, 14 Mar 2015 06:31:03 +0000 Nebraskim 1455858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I think this is consistent with your style directions because it does have structure, yet softness and comfortable ease. I love this dress and I bet you will enjoy wearing it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-familiar-with-this-ef-dress#post-1455847 Sat, 14 Mar 2015 05:26:39 +0000 Anonymous 1455847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, I have not seen that dress in person but saw it online and lusted. However, it is too short for me unless worn as a tunic.<br /> I have several pieces of EF linen. Although I avoided linen for years because of the creasing, I found EF linen to be heavier but soft. With washing it becomes textured evenly so that it doesn't get the big creases, if that makes sense.<br /> This dress seems to fit your goals. As an EF piece it will have simple lines in a lux fabric. The shaping gives it more structure than most dresses of this style. I can't wait to see it and hope it works for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-familiar-with-this-ef-dress#post-1455826 Sat, 14 Mar 2015 01:55:47 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1455826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nebraskim - yes, it's a linen blend dress and like you , I actually like the creases of linen. There's something "relaxing" about it. And strong shoulders are good for as I have narrow and sloping shoulders.</p> <p>Deborah - I think because of the fabric blend it's probably soft - but can't tell for sure without feeling it.</p> <p>Lisa - you're doing a good selling job on this dress! I think I'd wear it both with and without a belt. And isn't spring making you kinda fashion crazy? I know it is for me!</p> <p>jP - thank for chiming in! I appreciate the tip to size up. May I ask about the fabric - is it soft or a bit more crisp?</p> <p>One more question to any/all - does this fit my style direction??? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-familiar-with-this-ef-dress#post-1455825 Sat, 14 Mar 2015 01:41:01 +0000 jp 1455825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have it and love it! I wear it sacklike and belted. Have received many compliments when I wear it. I did size up. It is on sale now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-familiar-with-this-ef-dress#post-1455819 Sat, 14 Mar 2015 00:28:14 +0000 Anonymous 1455819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I quite like it - it's very pretty and versatile looking. &nbsp;I love a shirtdress - and have many as it's a good guaranteed dress look for me. &nbsp;Do you wear them much for work? &nbsp;I can see your leather jackets, blazers and faux leather cognac jacket over this . &nbsp;Wear it with leggings (footless Calvins ) right now, and mesh micros later (or barelegged on the weekend). &nbsp;It would work well with your Birks, your Docs, your maryjanes, etc. &nbsp; &nbsp;You'd probably want to belt it, no?</p> <p>As for hogging the forum - ha! &nbsp;Me too - I was thinking all of a sudden I'm full of ideas and thoughts, and pictures:) &nbsp;I love your posts </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-familiar-with-this-ef-dress#post-1455798 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 22:04:11 +0000 Deborah 1455798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon I like this:). I actually just bought something very similar in tencel (mine is white and sleeveless). So I would say if the fabric is nice and soft and a good weight,then it could work very nicely for you - not sure how RO explain but I think the fabric needs to have flow. If the fabric is too crisp, like a cotton shirt, then you might feel it could add bulk. If it's returnable, I think it's worth a try. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-familiar-with-this-ef-dress#post-1455773 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 20:46:10 +0000 Nebraskim 1455773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've not seen this IRL but I like how there are princess seams on the back that nip this in so it's not one big flowy billowy dress but has a bit more fit and structure. It appears to have some linen content and not a super tight weave, so that may indicate it will wrinkle. Is that OK with you? I love that linen does rumple and wrinkle, but if you want all-day crispness and don't like ironing, this may not be the dress for you. It also has strong shoulders. Do those work for you? I love the color and overall vibe of this. I have a couple of denim shirt dresses and quite like wearing them over leggings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anyone-familiar-with-this-ef-dress#post-1455734 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 18:02:24 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1455734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been toying with the idea of a shirt dress for spring/summer but want one with a bit more substantial fabrice - nothing too "floaty". Would also like something that would work with tights and booties in cooler weather but with sandals and bare legs in hotter weather.</p> <p>I love this Eileen Fisher chambray blend shirt dress - it has sleeves that can be full length or rolled with tabs, has a bit of structure too it and could work for both weekends and work.</p> <ul> <li>Has anyone seen it IRL (it's from last year)? </li> <li>Not sure this shape would work on an apple - thoughts?</li> </ul> Sorry to be such a forum hog the last few days - the changes in season always gets my fashion juices flowing!</p>