https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-lbd-back-zipper Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 11 May 2026 00:52:16 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-lbd-back-zipper#post-903396 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 22:53:20 +0000 Glory 903396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Elizabeth P - nope not a zero but I am not in a total hurry so maybe they will restock...one can hope https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-lbd-back-zipper#post-903374 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 22:34:45 +0000 Elizabeth P 903374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Any chance you're a size zero?&nbsp; This dress is amazing, but pretty slim pickin's now.&nbsp; T. Shannon has posted hers several times, and I copied her and got it too :)<br /><br /><a href="http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=26497&amp;vid=1&amp;pid=230010003" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gapcanad.....=230010003</a><br /><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-lbd-back-zipper#post-903257 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:49:17 +0000 Glory 903257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks ladies. I think it will take some time to find the one. I have several versions of black dresses. The last one I purchased was for a wedding last year and had cream peplum down the front. I don't regret it at all. I suspect I may never wear it again but I loved how it felt on that day.<br />&nbsp;However, I feel the need for something classic so I don't have to do the rush around whenever I need something. I think it has to be a sheath<br />I have found one with a silver zipper, and one with a gold zipper - both round necks<br />I haven't seen any in petite with a vneck or with a concealed zipper<br />But being based in Canada is perhaps limiting.<br />May the search continue! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-lbd-back-zipper#post-903117 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:45:00 +0000 unfrumped 903117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have come across so many items with exposed zippers (tops, dresses, skirts) that I have used kind of a common-sense, it depends approach.<br />Such as:&nbsp;What are my options? If perfect dress fit at good price point at a time I'm having trouble filling a real need,&nbsp;would go ahead. Not as keen on having an exposed zipper in a major investment piece or budget stretch, and that may speak to versatility rather than trending issues. Or if I know there are lots of hidden zips out there and there's no particular need for exposed, I prefer hidden. Also, &nbsp;I have to like the exposed zipper. Some look weird and detract, to my eye, and others fit in better. And fit in with the way I will wear the garment.<br /><br />My odd exposed zipper story is this: I bought a couple of tops from BR with exposed back zippers and princess seaming which allowed for a really nice, tailored fit for a top worn over the bottoms in comparison to a knit top. The tops were about mid hip and my jackets mostly covered them, but maybe a half inch &nbsp;peeked out sometimes, but the tops were in&nbsp;&nbsp;colors&nbsp;blending well with the jackets,&nbsp;so almost couldn't tell, anyway, looked fine. Great--a perfect sophisticated&nbsp; outit. Then one day&nbsp;I was checking the back view in the mirror and kept seeing something "winking" or flashing at me. Lo, it was the metal bottom of the zipper&nbsp; catching the light everytime I moved a bit and the jacket rode up 1/2 inch, &nbsp;disrupting an otherwise almost perfect color match/blend. It was funny because it was right around my tail bone, and it was off and on, and that seemed to make things more odd! I did try "coloring" that bit of metal to make it less reflective. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-lbd-back-zipper#post-902882 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:59:39 +0000 Angie 902882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I beg to differ. An exposed zipper is very mainstream. No need to worry about that at all. <br /><br />As for the neckline, go for one that works best with your body type. It's all fab. <br /><br />Lastly, no need to do black. Your LBD can be navy, burgundy or any other colour that tickles your fancy :)<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-lbd-back-zipper#post-902802 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:17:19 +0000 anne 902802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ If it is going to be something you have on hand for a long time definitly avoid the exposed zipper - it is on trend now but may look dated in a few years.<br />As for what neckline - I don't think I can remember what you look like.<br /><br />For someone of my build, which includes square shoulders, a longish neck and a small bust (same as Suz in this area) a roundneck or even higher (boatneck or cowl) would be what I'd go for. I only wear v- necks if the dress has a collar as well (and one of my favourite casual LBD's does).<br /><br />People with short necks, and perhaps with bigger busts, might do better with a&nbsp; v neck<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-lbd-back-zipper#post-902796 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:12:59 +0000 Suz 902796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I agree with the advice so far. If you only have one LBD a concealed zip would give you the most flexibility, and as for the neckline, you need to try them on.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-lbd-back-zipper#post-902778 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:58:47 +0000 Peri 902778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi Glory,<br /><br />i found my perfect LBD last Fall at Banana Republic...like you I rarely need a dress but wanted to be prepared. Mine is hidden back zipper and I would rec that for all the above reasons.<br /><br />mine is v neck because that is the most flattering on me. If you can go either way or find the perfect dress with both necklines, I think round neck would be easier to work with necklaces and scarves, maybe even cardigans. I intend to put cardigans over my v neck but round neck might be a tad easier.<br /><br />this is a good purchase...I feel very proud of mine! One of the few items I feel no doubts about. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-lbd-back-zipper#post-902742 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:20:14 +0000 Kristin L 902742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I agree with the others about the zipper. And like Elizabeth P said, the neckline depends on what looks best on you.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-lbd-back-zipper#post-902740 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:18:13 +0000 Elizabeth P 902740@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think the v neck vs round neck would be based on which style looks best on YOU.&nbsp; The nice thing about a v neck is that you can put blouses under it.&nbsp; But if this isn't something you think you'd do, or intend to wear it just as a dress, not with layers, then I wouldn't worry about this... just look for a dress that looks fab on you.<br /><br />Agree with Neelie to look for a hidden zipper.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-lbd-back-zipper#post-902734 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:02:27 +0000 Neelie 902734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I would go for a hidden zipper.&nbsp; I actually have a LBD with a visible zipper similar to the photo, and it limits what you can do with belts.&nbsp; A belt cutting through the zipper line in back looks strange!&nbsp; I personally would not buy that again. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-lbd-back-zipper#post-902727 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:45:54 +0000 Glory 902727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi, I am looking at purchasing an Lbd which would be classic and last for several years. I have only occasional need for a dress but would like one so when I need it so I am not scrambling as I am today. I want a classic sheath.<br />My questions:<br />1. is v neck or round neck preferred?<br />2. would a visible back zipper stay on trend or is a hidden zipper preferred?