https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-2-dresses Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:03:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-2-dresses#post-118142 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:28:13 +0000 yublocka 118142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd pass on #1.</p> <p>I think #2 would look good shortened.</p> <p>#3 I quite like and seems your style. I can picture it with your docs!~ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-2-dresses#post-118123 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:04:04 +0000 medusa 118123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the comments! It's interesting that there is not a lot of unanimity on these. Lots to think about! About dress #2: the bow could be removed, but the band/belt (it's actually a very light pink, not white as it looks in the photo) is sewn in to the dress and would be hard to remove.</p> <p>Jenny, I like the idea of turning the lace dress into a tunic. </p> <p>Louise, thanks for the styling idea.</p> <p>Marianna, you are definitely a help, these are good suggestions. I'm intrigued that you were positive about #2.</p> <p>Cindy, I like the idea of wearing a wide belt over #2. Thanks.</p> <p>Elpgal, I hadn't thought of dyeing the piping &amp; belt on #2! Good idea.</p> <p>Rute, Carole, Maya, it's so interesting that you all like #2. I wasn't expecting that.</p> <p>Sara, great suggestions. Thanks.</p> <p>Kim, thinking about styling and taking some photos is a good idea. Maybe I'll try that.</p> <p>Kristine, more good ideas! Thank you.</p> <p>Angie, I would definitely consider serious alteration for #1, maybe for #2 as well. What would you recommend? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-2-dresses#post-117991 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 07:32:30 +0000 Angie 117991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm. I think that #1 and #2 boil down to serious alteration. If you are prepared to do that, we can explore those options further. I vote pass on #3. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-2-dresses#post-117937 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 03:22:36 +0000 Kristine 117937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think #1 is interesting. The neckline is flattering on you. If you can take it in and shorten it, it would have a lot of potential. I think it'd be pretty with charcoal grey to give it a modern edge and tone down a little of the girliness (unless you want to go with that and wear it in a classic kind of way). </p> <p>#3 could have a retro vibe if you keep it edgy and kind of ironic. I'm not good at styling, but maybe slouchy boots, a grommet belt or something like that. </p> <p>#2 is iffy. If you need a more formal dress sometimes, keep it and make a few alterations. If not, I'd let that one go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-2-dresses#post-117932 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 02:51:19 +0000 Queen Mum 117932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love Jenny's idea about making the first one into a tunic.... that could really be fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-2-dresses#post-117929 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 02:45:59 +0000 Queen Mum 117929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>okay, I'm going to give my thoughts before reading everyone else's...</p> <p>dress 1- I'm not wild about..... BUT, taken in and styled it could have some possibilities. But I lean toward saying toss.</p> <p>red dress- toss. again, it could have styling possibilities, but I'm not good at seeing the possibilities with things. </p> <p>purple- by itself it seems a tad matronly, but I DO think you could make it fab with boots and a moto jacket</p> <p>can you try styling these and see what we all think?</p> <p>..... now I"m going to go read everyone else's comments and see how I did </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-2-dresses#post-117922 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 02:34:36 +0000 MNsara 117922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#2 - if the fabric isn't too dressy and you can remove the white belt, consider a cheeky denim jacket over it and add a funky belt. Then along the lines of Angie's summer dress ideas, add summer sandals or flats, a summer bag. etc. This would only work if the dress fabric isn't too dressy. The jacket would cover most all of the white piping.</p> <p>#1 - if you "reeeeally love" it, then it should probably be shortened and taken in to flatter your shape more. I have to believe there are some pretty stylish things to do at that point, but I will defer to the more creative voices here.</p> <p>#3 - Your new beige moto jacket and some boots may be a good start, but I can't tell if it is too loose on you as it is. . . </p> <p>I hope you can find a way to make #1 work - it's a shame to give up on something that strikes a chord with you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-2-dresses#post-117892 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:00:29 +0000 Maya 117892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1 and 3 do nothing for me. They don't fit well and are not really worth alterations.</p> <p>2 could be nice if shortened and wear it with a funkier belt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-2-dresses#post-117889 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 23:56:03 +0000 Carole 117889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they could all work with hemming, they all seem too long. # 1 looks big also, so it would have to be taken in. 2 looks like an Audrey Hepburn classic to me and could look stylish with the right accessories and heming! Definetly can see 3 with a cropped jacket.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-2-dresses#post-117865 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 21:41:30 +0000 rute 117865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oh.. I would pass away on 1 and 3.<br /> The first one is too long and too baggy.<br /> No. 2, maybe if you hem it a little and change the white belt.<br /> No. 3 don't like it.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-2-dresses#post-117860 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 20:52:34 +0000 elpgal 117860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Medusa, I like the last one the best. It looks like it has seams running down the front, so you could get it altered if it . The second one has potential if you could dye/remove the piping and bow and shorten it. If you are in a ruthless closet clean-out mode, donate them all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-2-dresses#post-117858 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 20:34:04 +0000 CK 117858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here is my also non-expert opinion:</p> <p>1. Shorten and take in a bit, wear with flats and a cropped denim jacket<br /> 2. Shorten and wear with a wide black belt for more dressy occasions<br /> 3. Yup, I agree it would look great with a biker jacket and boots </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-2-dresses#post-117856 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 20:22:19 +0000 marianna 117856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>From my non expert eye...</p> <p>1) I think this is too long and too big on you. I like the dress itself (with some added edge thrown in) but I'm not sure the fit is right. I feel like it should show off your curves more. With alterations it could be great.</p> <p>2) Retro vibe! I like something about this one. Is the white bow removable? That might get rid of the bridesmaid vibe. I agree it needs to be shorter. This might be good to have for more formal events? Again, I'm not sure.</p> <p>3) I feel like you could really make this one very "Medusa style" with a moto jacket and docs. I think it has potential.</p> <p>I'm no help. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-2-dresses#post-117838 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 19:48:30 +0000 Louise 117838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1) I'm not excited about this one something about the blue lace over the pink fabric. Needs shortening. I could perhaps see it with you docs and a moto jacket?<br /> 2) I really like this one though it definately needs shortening<br /> 3) I'm not keen on this one either sorry x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-2-dresses#post-117836 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 19:46:38 +0000 JennyK (NC) 117836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok - I'm giving my honest opinion here - ready? :-)</p> <p>Based on the previous outfit posts I've seen from you (and I haven't seen a LOT), none of these seem to fit with your style particularly well. I think you might be able to find ways to make them more interesting, but I don't have much in the way of suggestions. I'll try to describe what I imagine as ways to pump them up.</p> <p>1. The blue one: I don't particularly like the length on you. I think it needs to be just a bit shorter to wear as a dress. The pattern is interesting (interesting in a good way!). The color is nice. The shape and fit seems ok otherwise, but, meh. Here's what I picture with this.... having it shortened to tunic length and wearing with skinnies and a skinny belt, maybe with a moto jacket. </p> <p>2. Interesting shape - sort of 50s with the full skirt going on. I like the color, but the white bow-belt has to go. Is that white piping at the top and arms? Erm... Ok, I'm going to vote "donate" on this one too. I think it's just dated. Maybe someone more creative than I could see some potential... </p> <p>3. Ooohhh. I can't see much in the way of possibilities in this one. I vote "donate" on this one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-cleanout-2-dresses#post-117823 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 19:11:11 +0000 medusa 117823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you would be so kind to look at three dresses and tell me what should go:<br /> <a href="http://s605.photobucket.com/albums/tt133/medusa_style/cc%20dresses/" rel="nofollow">http://s605.photobucket.com/al.....20dresses/</a><br /> Password: youlookfab</p> <p>1. Blue/pink lace sheath dress.<br /> This is a vintage dress that I reeeeally love. I added a photo of the fabric so you can see the blue lace over the pink shiny fabric. It's a bit big on me now, so it would need some alteration. Am I right that it needs shortening? Am I right to love it?</p> <p>2. Red bridesmaid dress.<br /> I think this one probably needs to go, but I'm having trouble because it was so expensive, it fits me well, and I only wore it once. Could I shorten it and make it cool?</p> <p>3. Purple floral dress.<br /> Another thrift store dress that I quite like but haven't worn in a while. I could see making it fun with boots and a biker jacket. What do you think? </p>