https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-i-rant-about-lbds-now Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:41:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-i-rant-about-lbds-now#post-1134437 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 20:50:43 +0000 rebekahphoto 1134437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can second the Dobbin dresses. I have one and the fabric is lovely.&nbsp;<br />The cut is good for curves too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-i-rant-about-lbds-now#post-1134348 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 19:34:15 +0000 Janet 1134348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, everyone, for the commiseration and the suggestions! I will investigate all of your links later on when I have more time.&nbsp;</p> <p>I feel like I'm being really, REALLY picky. But that's OK, isn't it? I don't think the answer is another wrap dress, even though those tend to be quite flattering on me. Believe me, I've looked at that DVF dress a few times and thought about duplicating it in the black, but that's a little dressier than what I want this time.&nbsp;I also don't want too bodycon. I have a couple of printed bodycon dresses, and that's enough. I think bodycon on me is best with a print, which distracts the eye from my lumps and bumps. ;-)&nbsp;</p> <p>Parsley, I love the ones you linked to, but I'm pretty sure that if they work on IT's like you and Una, they will not be very flattering on me. I'm also looking for knee length, if not just slightly below, and if it hits you above the knee, that means it will be even shorter on me, especially when you account for my hips. They make everything shorter.&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't really want too sporty, and I think the Athleta offerings skew a bit too much that way. It's like there's a fine line of casual I want to walk.&nbsp;</p> <p>I tried the Kamalikulture shirred side dress, and the fit was off -- a medium was too bodycon and a large was just plain too big.&nbsp;</p> <p>IK, those first and second EF dresses look interesting. I am a little scared of EF, I confess. I have tried on a couple of their tops, and they tend to be too voluminous in the body -- it's as though there is too much fabric, and it tents out from my boobs and just makes me look big. I'm afraid that might be the case with those dresses, but it may be worth a try.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-i-rant-about-lbds-now#post-1134346 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 19:33:06 +0000 ATLynn 1134346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been struggling with this too. I want an all occasion (weekend, work, special event) dress that's knit so it can take me through a few sizes.&nbsp; &nbsp; And I require sleeves.&nbsp; It's not as easy as it seems it should be. </p> <p>Keep the ideas coming, everyone. I really appreciate the links. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-i-rant-about-lbds-now#post-1134300 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 18:54:00 +0000 Michelle 1134300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A second vote for Karen Kane. Their jersey is great, and there are usually some fun style details like handkerchief hems or cool necklines. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-i-rant-about-lbds-now#post-1134277 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 18:23:52 +0000 Anonymous 1134277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Please keep ranting! :)</p> <p>Parsley I love that James Perse dress! It is hard to find cotton / rayon dresses so I am taking notes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-i-rant-about-lbds-now#post-1134271 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 18:21:01 +0000 April 1134271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Karen Kane is worth a look if you haven't already. &nbsp;Some of these have color options:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.karenkane.com/store/apparel/dresses/cascade-wrap-dress?color=black">http://www.karenkane.com/store.....olor=black</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.karenkane.com/store/apparel/dresses/drape-wrap-dress?color=black">http://www.karenkane.com/store.....olor=black</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.karenkane.com/store/apparel/dresses/tie-dye-a-line-dress-1?color=tie-dye">http://www.karenkane.com/store.....or=tie-dye</a></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-i-rant-about-lbds-now#post-1134270 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 18:15:53 +0000 April 1134270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are a few:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zappos.com/kamalikulture-long-sleeve-side-draped-dress-black-grey-herringbone">http://www.zappos.com/kamaliku.....erringbone</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zappos.com/kamalikulture-3-4-sleeve-crew-neck-flounce-dress-black">http://www.zappos.com/kamaliku.....ress-black</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zappos.com/patagonia-seabreaks-dress-black">http://www.zappos.com/patagoni.....ress-black</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zappos.com/calvin-klein-3-4-sleeve-jersey-dress-cd3a1e51-black">http://www.zappos.com/calvin-k.....1e51-black</a></p> <p>You're right though -- not easy&nbsp;to find something that isn't yawn-inducing yet also isn't ruthlessly memorable.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-i-rant-about-lbds-now#post-1134262 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 18:08:41 +0000 Parsley 1134262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This may be&nbsp;<u>too</u> casual, or too body con, but it's long enough:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/james-perse-side-ruched-dress/3636457">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ja.....ss/3636457</a></p> <p>Or this one, in black,&nbsp;which is even <u>more</u> casual.<br />I have it and love it, and I believe Una has it, too:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/james-perse-raglan-sleeve-sweatshirt-dress/3544078">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ja.....ss/3544078</a>&nbsp;<br />It hits me just above the knee, at 5'6", so maybe it's shorter than you want. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-i-rant-about-lbds-now#post-1134246 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 17:56:44 +0000 Kristin SF 1134246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What about Dobbin? <br /><a href="http://www.dobbinclothing.com/shop-now/dresses.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.dobbinclothing.com/.....esses.html</a></p> <p>Angie did a series on them last year:<br /><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2013/01/14/behind-the-seams-the-story-of-a-small-collection/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2013/01/.....ollection/</a></p> <p>Good luck!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-i-rant-about-lbds-now#post-1134217 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 17:31:08 +0000 Peri 1134217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I need one too! Not enough to have done an active search, but it is a wardrobe hole for sure. I hope you find one for us! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-i-rant-about-lbds-now#post-1134214 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 17:26:54 +0000 Diana 1134214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Let me know if you find anything good, Janet.&nbsp; I just purged my long sleeved jersey LBD (after J. told me I looked like Wednesday Addams) so I am on the lookout (but not a very serious search) for a new one.&nbsp; I am kind of tempted to try a sweatshirt dress actually - they look so comfy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-i-rant-about-lbds-now#post-1134212 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 17:25:17 +0000 Marlene 1134212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also check Loft and Gap for dresses. &nbsp;I have one from both places and they have served me well in my casual lifestyle. &nbsp;I did buy them both last year so I'm not sure what they are showing right now. &nbsp;I stopped looking once I scored shopping success with my dresses.</p> <p>My Loft dress is sleeveless but a nice drapy jersey good for spring/summer and layers nicely under cardis and jackets. &nbsp;And the one from Gap is a heavier ponte with sleeves that I wear fall/winter. &nbsp;Since I don't wear dresses often its nice to have a couple versatile ones waiting for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-i-rant-about-lbds-now#post-1134203 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 17:19:38 +0000 ironkurtin 1134203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Eileen Fisher.</p> <p><a href="http://www.eileenfisher.com/EileenFisher/collection/ShopByCategory/Dresses.jsp?bmLocale=en_US" rel="nofollow">http://www.eileenfisher.com/Ei.....cale=en_US</a></p> <p>I am too small for her stuff now, which makes me so sad.&nbsp; But she definitely cuts for more female-shaped bodies - maybe you can find something that suits!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-i-rant-about-lbds-now#post-1134198 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 17:15:42 +0000 Sylvie 1134198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Does Athleta have anything? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-i-rant-about-lbds-now#post-1134194 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 17:10:47 +0000 Suzanne (ambergreen) 1134194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Would the ones at <a href="http://www.landsend.com/shop/womens-dresses/-/N-fy7http://" rel="nofollow">Land's End</a> work? Maybe not for those who want to spend $200 (and hopefully get the quality to go with it)? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-i-rant-about-lbds-now#post-1134193 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 17:10:17 +0000 Liz A. 1134193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know what I think the problem might be?&nbsp; Black doesn't look so good online or on the rack.&nbsp; It's really one of those things you have to try on, but maybe you won't try on if you're not drawn to it in the first place.&nbsp; If that's not the issue, well all I can say is good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-i-rant-about-lbds-now#post-1134188 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 17:03:59 +0000 Thistle 1134188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It gets back to my rant on dress length. Why are so many pieces so short? Even corporate wear has this issue sometimes. It is even worse if you are even a little bit tall.</p> <p>Sorry you haven't been able to find it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-i-rant-about-lbds-now#post-1134187 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 17:01:35 +0000 Emily 1134187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been having just as much trouble finding a non-black dress for work with a neckline that shows collarbone but not cleavage &nbsp;I feel you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-i-rant-about-lbds-now#post-1134181 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 16:54:16 +0000 catgirl 1134181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No, you can't, because every time you rant I end up buying something. :)</p> <p>But I hear you on this one!</p> <p>I am wearing my Joie cashmere dress today. It has been a HEWI so when I saw it I had to pounce.</p> <p><a href="http://www.lyst.com/clothing/joie-annisa-sweater-dress-caviar-1/" rel="nofollow">http://www.lyst.com/clothing/j.....-caviar-1/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-i-rant-about-lbds-now#post-1134180 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 16:53:09 +0000 Mo 1134180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This maybe? &nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Calvin-Klein-NEW-Black-3-4-Sleeves-Knee-Length-Party-Cocktail-Dress-8-BHFO-/291035331347?pt=US_CSA_WC_Dresses&amp;hash=item43c30ebb13">http://www.ebay.com/itm/Calvin.....43c30ebb13</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-i-rant-about-lbds-now#post-1134176 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 16:49:56 +0000 Mo 1134176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with it being hard to find the 'in between' dress level. &nbsp;Not business wear, but not cocktail attire either. &nbsp;When I was looking for my LBD I knew too fancy would never get worn. &nbsp;I love my Vivienne Tam asymmetrical neck tank dress, but it has no sleeves, so not what you're looking for. &nbsp;I'll keep an eye out. &nbsp;BHFO on eBay usually has a ton of dresses at a very reasonable price point, and they accept returns now.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-i-rant-about-lbds-now#post-1134170 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 16:43:38 +0000 Janet 1134170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, I had my skinnies rant the other day, now I'm going to vent a little about dresses. Feel free to move along if you're tired of these screeds. :-D</p> <p>I have been keeping an eye out for, oh, a year or more for a replacement for the simple, casual&nbsp;black knit jersey dress I wore before I lost weight. It was the perfect item to dress down quite casually or dress up a little for a dinner out. I could throw it in the wash, no problem, and it was so comfortable it felt like wearing a tee-shirt.&nbsp;I passed it along to my niece and she loves it, so that is a happy thing.&nbsp;</p> <p>But what the heck is up with the dress selection out now? Nordstrom's dress department is full of event wear, and hello? the holidays are over. Everything I see online is either dressy, career wear, or juniors, with just about nothing in between. Something a little funky and casual seems to be a HEWI. Never mind finding something with sleeves and enough length to even hit my knee.&nbsp;</p> <p>It seems that all the styles fall into one of two categories: </p> <p>- if they have some length and sleeves, they are very traditional/corporate looking, which is great if you work in an office&nbsp;<br />- if they are in some way distinctive and have some edge, they are mid-thigh length and/or cut for an extremely straight or IT body type</p> <p>I would love to find a new casual solid-color dress in a mid-weight knit jersey fabrication. It doesn't even need to be black -- grey or blue or even forest green or burgundy would be great. But I'm just not seeing anything out there that floats my boat.&nbsp;</p> <p>The closest I've come is this:&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ming-wang-v-neck-dress/3340866?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=&amp;resultback=2715&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_8_B">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/mi.....t&#038;con</a></p> <p>I may try it. It doesn't look terribly exciting, but it might be one of those things that is better IRL.&nbsp;</p> <p>Is anyone else with me? It feels like this shouldn't be such an elusive item, but maybe I'm just too demanding.&nbsp; </p> <p></p> <p>P.S. I have to admit, I was encouraged that I found my summer version of this dress last year and absolutely LOVE it. So much that I'm glad I bought it in a second color.&nbsp;</p>