https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-black-summer-dresses Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:09:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-black-summer-dresses#post-2209339 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 18:27:50 +0000 Anonymous 2209339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, ladies for your wonderful ideas and comments. &nbsp;Sally, there are so many styles of black dresses. &nbsp;I hope that you find one that you can wear many ways. &nbsp;I was inspired by a blog series that Angie did years ago taking one dress (black) and wearing it three ways for different travel destinations. &nbsp;The most casual was Israel in which she wore it with casual sandals&nbsp;and&nbsp;a web belt, maybe a sun hat. &nbsp;<div>I am so flattered that I remind you of Audrey Hepburn!</div><div>Rosy and Judy, I like your ideas. &nbsp;I know that the second dress has the best swish factor. &nbsp;I think the Good will dresses may have all been on sale for 99 cents. &nbsp;That is partly why I have so many.<br />cat2 yes, we are still rather locked down because of a shortage of dependable workers and the presence of the variants. &nbsp;Many shops still want people to wear masks.<br /><div><br /></div></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-black-summer-dresses#post-2209334 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 17:51:12 +0000 cat2 2209334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, it sounds like you are still locked down? I didn’t get rid of anything while in lockdown. Now that we are out and about, I am really glad I kept (almost) everything. The jury is still out on my highest heels. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-black-summer-dresses#post-2209328 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 17:08:58 +0000 judy 2209328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Under $3...?&nbsp; What?&nbsp; That's amazing.&nbsp; Coffee costs more :)</p> <p>Just wanted to say I think you look great...the black dress and the shoes, and the sunglasses.&nbsp; Very dramatic and chic!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Yes, agree with the wear and see method.&nbsp; How do you feel in it all day? </p> <p>Also, this sounds a bit obsessive, but if you haven't already tried it, maybe try doing a video with your phone for yourself of how each dress looks/moves on you?&nbsp; &nbsp;Set the phone up with the camera turned toward you, (window sills are helpful position and a good light source in daytime) press record, walk away, turn and walk back, press stop.&nbsp; I've found this helpful with jeans, especially (how does this look from behind? ) .&nbsp; Just gives more of a 3d kind of info if you are into it.</p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-black-summer-dresses#post-2209266 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 12:48:21 +0000 Rosie 2209266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Try wearing each of them out for the day and see which one ends up being your favorite....I would keep all until you have worn each one at least 1-2x , you might be surprised which one you end up liking the best.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-black-summer-dresses#post-2209085 Sun, 11 Jul 2021 20:12:14 +0000 Sally 2209085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh they are fabulous.&nbsp; Keep them and try different accessories. That style really suits you too. You remind me of Audrey Hepburn.&nbsp; YOu could make it quite casual with a denim jacket but then with the right shoes, it could be cocktail formal.&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;I"m on the hunt for black dresses now.&nbsp; Its my next challenge.....wearing the black dress as many ways as I can.&nbsp; I'm going thrift shopping with friends this week and will also look around in stores.&nbsp; &nbsp;I am so regretful I gave away my calvin klein black dress because I thought I would never fit it again.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-black-summer-dresses#post-2208939 Sat, 10 Jul 2021 23:22:13 +0000 Anonymous 2208939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For now I think I will keep them all and see what I wear fir August and into Fall when I am bored with my pastels and brights most days. It will also depend on whether or not we can get out. Thank you for all the helpful comments. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-black-summer-dresses#post-2208938 Sat, 10 Jul 2021 23:16:47 +0000 Brooklyn 2208938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They all look great Joy. I like the last one the best. My next preference would be the first one. I think the higher neckline is more elegant than the neckline in the second dress. Although I like the looseness of the second dress (especially for summer), the neckline gives it more of a casual look, not as elegant as 1 and 3. </p> <p>I’d definitely keep 1 and 3, as they serve different purposes. Or keep them all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-black-summer-dresses#post-2208771 Fri, 09 Jul 2021 20:30:38 +0000 slim cat 2208771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All good for different use/look/occasion - glad you are keeping all of &nbsp;them ( the first one is super on your slim figure ). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-black-summer-dresses#post-2208767 Fri, 09 Jul 2021 20:17:51 +0000 Katerina 2208767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them all and think one cannot have too many classic great black dresses… so not very useful I know…<br /> If I would have to choose, I would keep one and three. One because I think the neckline is very pretty on you and the slimmer shorter style suits you beautifully. Three because it is a bit heavier material and provides a change from the first one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-black-summer-dresses#post-2208745 Fri, 09 Jul 2021 19:04:00 +0000 Anonymous 2208745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your thoughts. &nbsp;Yes I could keep all &nbsp;but none look worn out yet. &nbsp;They are each plain enough not to be memorable either. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-black-summer-dresses#post-2208743 Fri, 09 Jul 2021 18:59:59 +0000 Anonymous 2208743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Firecracker, those are good questions. I do not have anything like most of them except a couple of EF dresses. (plain navy cap sleeve and sapphire blue lantern dress. &nbsp; Either are fitted and either would be ok for a funeral, especially the navy blue. &nbsp;The more form fitting dresses work better under toppers or even as pencil skirts worn with a pullover over the top. &nbsp;I have been wearing all of them, the first more casually the 2nd most dressed up. &nbsp;I have a variety of toppers for all seasons that look ok &nbsp;with all and best with the more form fitting, plus a variety of flats for different occasions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-black-summer-dresses#post-2208713 Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:58:15 +0000 JAileen 2208713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can’t you keep them all? &nbsp;I personally would keep the less form fitting one, but that’s just me. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-black-summer-dresses#post-2208709 Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:39:20 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2208709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>It's a hard decision, if you're actually trying to edit them. They all look good, and they have their differences. When you say you don't need all of them, what does that mean to you? Which one(s) duplicate other, non-black dresses in your wardrobe? Or which one(s) have you not been reaching for? If you wear black dresses a lot, it might not be problematic to have three of them.<br /></div><div>I can see why Angie picked #2; it looks elegant, refined, and seems able to fulfill the functions of #1 and #3. <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-black-summer-dresses#post-2208702 Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:03:02 +0000 Elle 2208702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the second one (J Jill) the best since the length and flow of it seem very elegant. A close second is the third one&nbsp; - the Talbots dress.&nbsp;I think the longer lengths of these two dresses look great on you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-black-summer-dresses#post-2208699 Fri, 09 Jul 2021 15:55:16 +0000 cat2 2208699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am on Team Keep, and would keep them all. It can be hard to find a simple black dress when you need one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-black-summer-dresses#post-2208670 Fri, 09 Jul 2021 14:04:36 +0000 Anonymous 2208670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&nbsp;No definite decision yet. I have missed the black cotton shirt dress in this group that was a victim of the move. &nbsp;All of these dresses have been worn a lot by me to all sorts of occasions, Christmas parties to funerals. &nbsp;They get lots of late summer,and fall wear and have travelled lots too.<br />Thank you all for looking and commenting. &nbsp;You have helped more than you know. &nbsp;This is a great distraction from my DSILs funeral this week. &nbsp;I miss her terribly. &nbsp;She was a thrifting genius. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-black-summer-dresses#post-2208651 Fri, 09 Jul 2021 11:49:10 +0000 ChristelJ 2208651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually like the last one best, but all look good on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-black-summer-dresses#post-2208641 Fri, 09 Jul 2021 11:29:32 +0000 Anonymous 2208641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They all look great- hard to see differences on my phone screen! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-black-summer-dresses#post-2208637 Fri, 09 Jul 2021 11:24:01 +0000 Glory 2208637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is some amazing thrifting. These are all terrific on you. I would definitely keep all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-black-summer-dresses#post-2208628 Fri, 09 Jul 2021 09:35:48 +0000 Star (Lise) 2208628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All are fabulous, cannot pick one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-black-summer-dresses#post-2208619 Fri, 09 Jul 2021 09:01:37 +0000 Jenni NZ 2208619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are all really similar and I can’t believe the prices! What gifts!<br /> I like the middle one and then the first one and then the longest one last. I wouldn’t keep 3 myself but it partly depends on storage. For me, I think about my #30 wears aim so if you keep all 3 it’s trying for #90 wears of black dresses! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-black-summer-dresses#post-2208614 Fri, 09 Jul 2021 06:10:08 +0000 rachylou 2208614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The first and last… the lack of waist definition with #2 does take it down a notch for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-black-summer-dresses#post-2208605 Fri, 09 Jul 2021 04:50:25 +0000 Anonymous 2208605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Kathy. &nbsp;Those were wise words. The Talbots dress does work best with boots, &nbsp;now that I think of it, but the others are ok with tights and short shafted booties. &nbsp;#2 does have the swish factor, hmmm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-black-summer-dresses#post-2208598 Fri, 09 Jul 2021 03:08:31 +0000 Kathie 2208598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you keep one, I’d go for the Talbots. It seems to fit slightly better through the bust, and, would be more useful if it can be worn year round. If you keep two, then I’d add the Express, to have one that’s shorter and summery. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-black-summer-dresses#post-2208590 Fri, 09 Jul 2021 01:37:50 +0000 Anonymous 2208590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for your comments.  I will try to sort the photos.  The last dress is very much like the other two but a bit longer and less volume. I think it is sorted out now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-black-summer-dresses#post-2208587 Fri, 09 Jul 2021 00:50:42 +0000 Jaime 2208587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I only see two here and both look great but I would go with the second one, which seems more comfortable to wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-black-summer-dresses#post-2208553 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 22:10:42 +0000 Angie 2208553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the second one so #3 to #5 - longer and fuller. KILLER GORGEOUS on you! Anna Wintour is proud </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-black-summer-dresses#post-2208550 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 21:49:54 +0000 merwoman 2208550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy you look amazing in both dresses, but the first one made me gasp in delight. Wowza! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/battle-of-black-summer-dresses#post-2208548 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 21:45:10 +0000 Anonymous 2208548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I promised this dress battle. I have several black summer dresses a d do not need this many. &nbsp;At least two others did not make the move. &nbsp;All are pretty much wrinkle free and sleeveless shifts without any zippers or fasteners. &nbsp;All were thrifted and are machine washable. First up (1/2) is an Express dress, the tightest and shortest, making it the most summery and it fits well under other pieces.<br /> 2nd is a JJill dress (3-5) . &nbsp;It is a bit longer and fuller.<br /> &nbsp;Last (6-8) is a Talbots, a heavy knit. &nbsp;It hangs well and shows no lumps or bumps. &nbsp;It is the longest dress and can be worn year round with the right toppers.<br /> All were thrifted and all were under $3. &nbsp;I like them all. &nbsp;Which do you like best? &nbsp;Least? &nbsp;If you could keep just one, which would it be? &nbsp;Would you keep more than one? &nbsp;I have a wide variety of toppers that I will show with your choice of dress on another post. </p>