https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-cowl-neck-work-for-an-inverted-triangle Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:41:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-cowl-neck-work-for-an-inverted-triangle#post-478377 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:25:58 +0000 Suz 478377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Echoing the others here; I think the neckline is absolutely fine and the dress is super flattering except for the sleeves! But I liked your other sweater dress a lot and think it will work really well, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-cowl-neck-work-for-an-inverted-triangle#post-478342 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:41:59 +0000 banananutmuffin 478342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, ladies! Maybe I'll just go with the sweater dress instead. I'll dress it up with some bling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-cowl-neck-work-for-an-inverted-triangle#post-478284 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:39:06 +0000 AJ 478284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a fellow IT as well and I like cowlnecks. The first thing I noticed was the sleeve length and how it broadens the shoulder line. (If you sit back and use your thumbs to make the dress seem more sleeveless than cap sleeve, you will notice that your torso appears longer and svelte.)</p> <p>If you feel the cap sleeve is unflattering, then is there time to keep looking? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-cowl-neck-work-for-an-inverted-triangle#post-477812 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:53:46 +0000 catgirl 477812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I avoid cowlnecks, although I know they are doable as an IT. I think this one is quite flattering on you in terms of the neckline, but I'm not loving the cap sleeves. A wrap or cropped cardi would help that, but may defeat the purpose of the dress.</p> <p>I liked your sweater dress too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-cowl-neck-work-for-an-inverted-triangle#post-477807 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:49:17 +0000 Anonymous 477807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this is really pretty on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-cowl-neck-work-for-an-inverted-triangle#post-477679 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:57:15 +0000 Elly 477679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is such a super-easy fix to get rid of the cap sleeves. If you can't sew at all, you undoubtedly have friend or tailor that could do it within 15-20 minutes. </p> <p>I have similar arms and shoulders, and sleeveless is 20x better than that type of cap sleeve. </p> <p>Otherwise, I love the dress, and it honestly doesn't look bad even with the caps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-cowl-neck-work-for-an-inverted-triangle#post-477670 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:48:13 +0000 HelenInCanada 477670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the dress is flattering on you. I don't see any arm or belly issues. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-cowl-neck-work-for-an-inverted-triangle#post-477662 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:35:30 +0000 rae 477662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Brenda, IF you want to minimize shoulders/arms, cap sleeves will do the opposite (not that I see these fabled "batwings" of which you speak). But your pashmina is a good solution. </p> <p>Is there a reason you don't like the sleeved sweater dress for this occasion? I actually liked that one a lot, probably more than this one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-cowl-neck-work-for-an-inverted-triangle#post-477658 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:30:03 +0000 qfbrenda 477658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not seeing a bunch of arm fat. But as a fellow IT, I avoid cap sleeves like the plague. They seem to put wide extenders on my shoulders. With a topper, that dress should be just fine. It is a pretty dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-cowl-neck-work-for-an-inverted-triangle#post-477619 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:44:46 +0000 banananutmuffin 477619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, I kind of hate the sleeves. I have some arm fat at the top of my arm, and it definitely draws attention to it. I figure most of the evening I'll be wearing a pashmina or something like that anyway if I get chilly, so hopefully that'll hide the ol' batwings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-cowl-neck-work-for-an-inverted-triangle#post-477540 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:23:35 +0000 qfbrenda 477540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dress looks pretty good but if you are looking for a problem with it, I think the cap sleeves are more of an issue than the neck since it is just a good V shape. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-cowl-neck-work-for-an-inverted-triangle#post-477536 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:14:14 +0000 renae 477536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have wondered the same thing for myself. I agree with Claire that this looks more like a v neckline. Maybe because it is not that bulky sweatery BIG cowl neck. I think it looks great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-cowl-neck-work-for-an-inverted-triangle#post-477516 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:52:35 +0000 Anonymous 477516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This really looks like a V neckline from a distance, so take that into consideration. I liked the sweater dress you posted, but this one is nice, too. I don't think it makes your shoulders look crazy-broad or anything. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-cowl-neck-work-for-an-inverted-triangle#post-477513 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:48:25 +0000 Queen Mum 477513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>this dress is very flattering on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-cowl-neck-work-for-an-inverted-triangle#post-477504 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:34:34 +0000 banananutmuffin 477504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am an inverted triangle with apple tendencies. I *think* I found a great dress for Hubby's company Christmas party. I love the way the ruching hides my belly flaws. But I am not sure the cowl neckline is great for my broader shoulders. Thanks for any insight you can give me! </p>