https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chocolate-brown-from-the-archives Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 20 May 2026 18:16:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chocolate-brown-from-the-archives#post-1957724 Wed, 19 Sep 2018 01:03:21 +0000 Mainelady 1957724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much mirjana, Torontogirl, Angie, LisaP, Cardiff Girl, Sara L and the Cat.<br /> Bijou, leopard boots would be so fun!<br /> Katerina the leopard flats are patent leather, Karl Lagerfield. Those were a happy find on a deep discount. I think my LV scarf might work very well with the dress!<br /> Canada, I was very comfortable....really no fuss dressing!<br /> K.M. Thank you. The bracelet is one I designed with the help of one of our talented local jewelers. It is a wonderful mix of the colors I love best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chocolate-brown-from-the-archives#post-1957686 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 22:24:03 +0000 K.M. 1957686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another fan here! I also prefer it in Fig. 01 without the tie. And I also looove your bracelet (and accessories in general). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chocolate-brown-from-the-archives#post-1957682 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 22:12:59 +0000 Canada 1957682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great styling of a classic dress. I like how you left the dress alone and punched things up with accessories, especially the shoes. And you look comfortable! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chocolate-brown-from-the-archives#post-1957653 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 20:54:56 +0000 The Cat 1957653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You can absolutely still wear it. Great with some lighter items, like the bag, to bookend your hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chocolate-brown-from-the-archives#post-1957576 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 16:25:48 +0000 Katerina 1957576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a beautiful dress, Mainelady! You look fantastic. I like the way you styled it - fabulous accessories. Don’t think it needs a belt.<br /> The bag and shoes are sooo cool and fun! Perfect with the dress. Are the leopard flats in patent leather? Wow!<br /> Love you bracelet, too.<br /> The dress would look perfect with tall boots and a large scarf, too. What would your large LV look like? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chocolate-brown-from-the-archives#post-1957569 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 16:18:49 +0000 Sara L. 1957569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice!&nbsp; The dress looks great on you and I love it with the leopard shoes.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chocolate-brown-from-the-archives#post-1957559 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 15:40:51 +0000 Cardiff girl 1957559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfect.Very on trend as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chocolate-brown-from-the-archives#post-1957541 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 14:51:34 +0000 Anonymous 1957541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely on you , and very up-to-date. &nbsp;Great accessorizing too:)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chocolate-brown-from-the-archives#post-1957540 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 14:49:55 +0000 Angie 1957540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE THIS WITH THE FLATS.</p> <p>Makes the look current and 2018. Nicely done.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chocolate-brown-from-the-archives#post-1957481 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 13:00:54 +0000 Helena 1957481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it, and the on trend accessories definitely make it look modern classic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chocolate-brown-from-the-archives#post-1957461 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 11:47:25 +0000 Bijou 1957461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous on you and I love it with your leopard flats. I would wear this dress in cooler weather with boots and a coat, leopard boots would be super cool. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chocolate-brown-from-the-archives#post-1957437 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 09:59:36 +0000 Mirjana 1957437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it is perfect with that leopard flats , great bag and accessories. You look gorgeous and very trendy to my mind. Enjoy new combination with old dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chocolate-brown-from-the-archives#post-1957436 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 09:38:12 +0000 Mainelady 1957436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, for the styling tips Sal and Suz....I will add the sunnies and go for the Jackie O look! Suz, I have a couple of long cardis that come to mind and quite a few scarves. I look forward to trying them on.<br /> Thank you shevia and La Ped! I was really happy to pull out this old favorite. Despite its age, it is in excellent condition- a testament to the quality of Jill McGowan’s talent, fabrics, patterns and workmanship. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chocolate-brown-from-the-archives#post-1957368 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 02:03:35 +0000 Jaime 1957368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks good with the flats! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chocolate-brown-from-the-archives#post-1957367 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 01:52:01 +0000 Suz 1957367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is fabulous on you! I think it works brilliantly. Your hair, your footwear, your bag -- and, of course, your bracelets!&nbsp;</p> <p>If you want to wear it in slightly cooler weather, it will work with a long cardigan and scarf over top.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chocolate-brown-from-the-archives#post-1957362 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 01:28:34 +0000 LaPed 1957362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous as-is, with perfect accessories no less! I don't think it needs a belt. Your hair looks amazing btw! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chocolate-brown-from-the-archives#post-1957361 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 01:20:01 +0000 Sal 1957361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I definitely think it works - especially with the modern leopard flats!!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't think it needs any tweaks - you could wear a belt but I suspect I will prefer it without one.&nbsp; You could try the tie belt just tied at the back in a loop (I am not explaining it very well but I have done this to get subtle shaping without the bunchiness a belt can create at times- on me anyway).</p> <p>Some tortoiseshell sunnies and you will look very Jackie O!!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chocolate-brown-from-the-archives#post-1957348 Mon, 17 Sep 2018 23:37:29 +0000 Mainelady 1957348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This Jill McGowan shirtdress is at least 12 years old. She has hung out in the closet for the last few years. I almost forgot she was there. Her color is rich and her fabric gorgeous. I have always been a fan of dark brown. I prefer it to black. Putting her back on was a happiness factor.<br /> #1 shows the dress without the self tie<br /> #2 with the self tie (which I returned to the closet)<br /> #3 jewelry<br /> #4 purse and close up of my shoes</p> <p>What do you think? Is the style classic enough that it still works? Does it need some kind of a belt? Any tips for future styling?</p> <p>Thank you for sharing your thoughts and suggestions. </p>