https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-tulip-dress---keep-or-return Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 26 May 2026 17:29:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-tulip-dress---keep-or-return#post-718587 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:44:05 +0000 catgirl 718587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Forgot about your LBD! Okay, so you don't need this dress... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-tulip-dress---keep-or-return#post-718585 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:41:42 +0000 Mo 718585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, the thing is - I have my LBD to go with those jackets, you know? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-tulip-dress---keep-or-return#post-718583 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:39:48 +0000 JR 718583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it on you, myself. The picture at the end would never have caught my eye, but you make it work. You've got the body type to pull it off too.</p> <p>And you are the one who decides if it's "you" or not. I think we are all complex enough that we don't have to be boxed into one look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-tulip-dress---keep-or-return#post-718579 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:28:46 +0000 catgirl 718579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Post some pictures with the jackets, Mo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-tulip-dress---keep-or-return#post-718578 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:28:06 +0000 Mo 718578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel so fickle! I've decided to see about returning or consigning. I would have to 'try and make it work'. I really want to get away from that. $10 or not lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-tulip-dress---keep-or-return#post-718456 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:58:31 +0000 shiny 718456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>... it's interesting some view this as a casual summer dress. I don't. I was envisioning this as something for a more formal, yet funky, occasion. </p> <p>I do think CocoLion nails it: the dress can't decide what it wants to be. Chop it into two pieces. Definitely keep the skirt portion. Heck, for only $10, you could buy a plain cami, and have it sewn on to create a more streamlined top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-tulip-dress---keep-or-return#post-718453 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:55:21 +0000 shiny 718453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As I scanned the comments, I wanted to chime in that the ruffles down the front don't bother me, but the ruffle across the top does. It looks a tad too ... fluttery. This dress would be awesome without any of those ruffles. </p> <p>Then I saw you only spent $10??? I vote KEEP, and hatchet it. Have the top cut off and make it into a fabulous tulip skirt!!! You could dress that down or up! It could be totally funky cool and awesome!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-tulip-dress---keep-or-return#post-718451 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:51:56 +0000 Mo 718451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aha! Good one, Una. I was thinking the linen olive moto too. Maybe all motos lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-tulip-dress---keep-or-return#post-718449 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:50:07 +0000 catgirl 718449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Put your blush moto over this dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-tulip-dress---keep-or-return#post-718444 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:44:35 +0000 Mo 718444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am leaning towards keep, and play around with. I'm intrigued at the idea of playing down the ruffle and going with the more edgy draping. I've never been successful at the whole layer over a dress to make it look like a skirt thing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-tulip-dress---keep-or-return#post-718422 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:09:29 +0000 CocoLion 718422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the pleating on the side which makes for an interesting, dramatic silhouette. But I don't care for the ruffles which are at odds with the edgy-ness of the pleating at the side. This dress needs to pick what it wants to be: dramatic modern or feminine soft.</p> <p>ETA -- ok the shopping math does change things. Maybe you could style it and make the confused aspect of it fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-tulip-dress---keep-or-return#post-718419 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:05:42 +0000 Glory 718419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it for summer and you mention it is a nice jersey material and washable. I say keep and try it with some casual sandals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-tulip-dress---keep-or-return#post-718360 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:56:32 +0000 texstyle 718360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is hard to justify the return Mo. For me, it wouldn't be worth the trouble but it all depends on one's budget. And, I think it's fine for a simple summer dress, esp. if you like the ruffle. It would be interesting to see how else you might style it. Several people said they liked the skirt so in fall a topper could certainly be added. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-tulip-dress---keep-or-return#post-718339 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:26:08 +0000 cinnamon fern 718339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote return - it looks kind of girly (not grown up) to me.</p> <p>I love the shape of the skirt, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-tulip-dress---keep-or-return#post-718338 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:24:17 +0000 rae 718338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If anyone can turn that $6.50 you'd save by returning it into gold, it'd be you. Just sayin'. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-tulip-dress---keep-or-return#post-718333 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:06:28 +0000 Mo 718333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, that's so funny. I am on the fence about it. And, yes, a ruffle never did me any wrong lol.<br /> And now comes the true confession. It's $10. Shipping was $3.65. Sending it back will likely cost about $4. So I might spend $7 to not have a dress (depending on whether seller refunds their ship out to me or not) or spend $13.50 to have one.<br /> I know, I know - we should only keep what we love and will wear despite the price . . . but still. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-tulip-dress---keep-or-return#post-718332 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:05:07 +0000 Diana 718332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually don't mind ruffles, I just don't like them when they are front and center like this (but I have a psychologically poisoned eye for certain types of center front seaming, especially when they involve ruching or ruffling, so... take it for what it's worth). I do like the dress otherwise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-tulip-dress---keep-or-return#post-718320 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:58:50 +0000 catgirl 718320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm going to be the odd one out and say I love it on you. This is how I want to look in a dress, so maybe it's the opposite of poison eye - I can't be objective because I adore this silhouette. Not a ruffle fan, but you are, right? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-tulip-dress---keep-or-return#post-718319 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:58:39 +0000 Mo 718319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And Rae, the midi is on the way - there was a delay in shipping, so the seller refunded that for me (how nice). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-tulip-dress---keep-or-return#post-718317 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:58:01 +0000 Mo 718317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, Rachylou, thanks - I think that may be what I was getting at without realizing it ha ha.<br /> I don't want it to be wearing me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-tulip-dress---keep-or-return#post-718311 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:56:21 +0000 rae 718311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought the same as Rachy. Doesn't look like you.... feels a bit too much like clubwear to me. </p> <p>I liked the midi you posted a while back way better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-tulip-dress---keep-or-return#post-718308 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:56:09 +0000 Mo 718308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Guess I'm one of the few that never got over ruffled a few years back. They are still my friend I do think maybe the draping *with* the ruffles could be a bit much together.<br /> Joy, I am happiest in Tahoe snow - FL heat is a personal hell I continue to put myself through lol! No need or worries about a cover up for me. And, yes, it is totally wash n dry jersey.</p> <p>I suppose I am most concerned about the overall style and shape on me. Wearability/comfort is a non issue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-tulip-dress---keep-or-return#post-718306 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:54:54 +0000 rachylou 718306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The silhouette is fine. It doesn't seem very *you* to me... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-tulip-dress---keep-or-return#post-718298 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:50:09 +0000 Anonymous 718298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What kind of coverup for airconditioning would you pair with this (if any). If you are comfortable enough to wear this style, go for it. Can it be washed? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-tulip-dress---keep-or-return#post-718294 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:47:29 +0000 Suz 718294@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm. I think I'm in agreement with Diana, but I can't really say how much of that is due to my somewhat poisoned eye for ruffles in general. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-tulip-dress---keep-or-return#post-718289 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:43:52 +0000 Diana 718289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the shape and length but I'm not crazy about the big ruffle down the front. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-tulip-dress---keep-or-return#post-718266 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:33:32 +0000 Mo 718266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pretty straightforward - should I keep it or return it? It's not for any particular occasion, just a comfortable summer dress. Thanks </p> <p>The first pic is probably the most accurate, proportion wise. The others I hoped the brightness would show the dress detail a little better, but since they are shot at knee height the proportions are a bit off.</p> <p>yay - keep<br /> nay - return </p>