https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-part-3-dresses-plus-cat-cameos Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:50:25 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-part-3-dresses-plus-cat-cameos#post-1895573 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 02:17:33 +0000 Tina 1895573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Re: dress 1, from looking at the stock photo and the length of the dress on you, I think the tailor would need to remove the flounce (I know them as ruffles:-)) and take the length off of the dress (maybe a bit off of both the dress and ruffle). Definitely more work than a hem only but still not complicated at all.<br /> Another thought, have you tried it with boots or even a bit of a heel and then pushing up the sleeves? It’s such a pretty dress it would be a shame not to get it to work. Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-part-3-dresses-plus-cat-cameos#post-1895546 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 00:15:34 +0000 rachylou 1895546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yes, as a tunic, 5 works. I missed that whole part! *Sigh* What to do with me?! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-part-3-dresses-plus-cat-cameos#post-1895488 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 20:55:48 +0000 Christina F. 1895488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal, I'm going to try #5 with the white jeans I got; I told Angie I'd do an outfit creation session to make sure I want to keep them. I think it does fulfill the kind of niche you describe and would be good with jeans for that reason.<br /> I think I have enough of a use for #2, if I style it to my current tastes, for dressier occasions in cold weather. </p> <p>My overall thoughts are to put #1 in the alterations pile and explore that cost, and pass #3 on but keep the rest.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-part-3-dresses-plus-cat-cameos#post-1895482 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 20:36:30 +0000 Sal 1895482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Angie - hem 1, below the knee but just.&nbsp; I think it would be great with boots.</p> <p>I am not sure about 2 either - depends how much you love and/or need it.</p> <p>I think 3 can be moved on, it is my least favourite</p> <p>Keep 4 and 5.</p> <p>4 is particularly good on you, I like the shorter sleeves and the length.&nbsp; And 5 fills a need, I think it would be good for casual wear too in the weekends for popping to the grocery store, errands etc.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-part-3-dresses-plus-cat-cameos#post-1895474 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 20:10:28 +0000 Christina F. 1895474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think #5 is better if thought of as a tunic.</p> <p>I hope I can alter #1 rachylou, but not if the alterations cost more than the dress did. It's not cheap around here... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-part-3-dresses-plus-cat-cameos#post-1895451 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 19:35:49 +0000 rachylou 1895451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kitties!!</p> <p>I would pass on 3 and 5. 5 is a beach cover up to me.</p> <p>I like 1 a lot. It’s a bit old fashioned, being so long, but I feel it’s fashion forward nonetheless... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-part-3-dresses-plus-cat-cameos#post-1895420 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 18:03:52 +0000 Angie 1895420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Christina,</b> BLAST. I didn't see the flounce in the pic. Worth a tailoring estimate though.</p> <p>Please chime in on today's blog post about how fab the Talbots trench coats are when you have a moment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-part-3-dresses-plus-cat-cameos#post-1895416 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 17:54:20 +0000 Helena 1895416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that the first one is overwhelming you; however, I like Angie's suggestion of hemming to a shorter length? I thought the rest looked great. The kitties win the day though - so cute, esp. Sir Ian, with his charming perma-wink! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-part-3-dresses-plus-cat-cameos#post-1895378 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 16:11:59 +0000 Liz A. 1895378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooo 2 and 4 look so fab.&nbsp; I like 3 too, but is it too short?&nbsp; I would let go of 1 and 5.&nbsp; 1 looks matronly to me... sorry! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-part-3-dresses-plus-cat-cameos#post-1895368 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 15:36:56 +0000 Christina F. 1895368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Angie! I tend to agree with your assessments (about the dresses and the cats, of course!) </p> <p>It's hard to tell in the picture of #1, so I've added the find, but it has a flounce hem. I'm no expert on alterations, but if I were to alter, what should be done here - does the seam above the flounce need to be taken up? I'm not sure I could sufficiently explain that to my usual tailor due to a language barrier, but I could probably find someone else near my office. That might get expensive here in Manhattan, which is my only concern. I will look into it to at least find out the cost before deciding.</p> <p>I love #3 in theory, but it was one of those things where I think my body changed after I got it, and it's not so great anymore. Putting it next to #4, which fits very well, sealed the deal. Alas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-part-3-dresses-plus-cat-cameos#post-1895357 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 15:09:18 +0000 Angie 1895357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your kitties are soooo cute. Love that we were introduced to Julie &amp; Ian. Sam sends licks and tail wags.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Christina</b>, if you hem #1 to just below the knee - I think it has KILLER potential.&nbsp;</p> <p>#2 is fabulous if the sleeves are sufficiently comfy. #4 and #5 are super cute Summery looks too.&nbsp;</p> <p>I vote pass on #3. It's the least flattering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-part-3-dresses-plus-cat-cameos#post-1895335 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 14:17:50 +0000 Christina F. 1895335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SarahD8 - I think you may be right about 3 and 4. Number 3 suffers a bit in direct comparison to 4. I think I’d pull 4<br /> out again as I do love stripes. Number 2 is navy (I made the lighting as bright as I could). But point taken. I love those prints too and had to stop buying them because I was splitting wears in the summer. </p> <p>Cardiff girl, not sure what tailoring I could do on #1. It’s got a semi-attached lining, which probably complicates things. Maybe I just can’t work boho sleeves AND a midi length at the same time? Since you all can’t see it in motion I’m going to hold for my husband’s opinion. He’s currently out of town. I think this reminded me of something I’d have wanted to wear in the 90’s and nostalgia got the better of me. </p> <p>Mainelady, I think 5 does work best as a tunic. I’ve worn it with ponte pants, tall boots, and a chunky long sweater. Maybe that’s my winter boho look, rather than #1?</p> <p>Adriana, the dresses are whether with tights and booties. The second one can be a bit staid, but the value of a sleeved dress can’t be underestimated. I’ll report with tights and boots when I have time. Probably just 2-4 since I’m fairly decided otherwise. </p> <p>Thanks for the lovely words about the cats. Judi does pose well! She likes being talked to. Her brother doesn’t pose as well, since he moves his head around more due to lacking an eye. He’s adorable in motion-such a huge personality. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-part-3-dresses-plus-cat-cameos#post-1895319 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 13:50:24 +0000 Bonnie 1895319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#3 and #4 are my favorites. I agree that #1 does seem overwhelming. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-part-3-dresses-plus-cat-cameos#post-1895317 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 13:44:16 +0000 Janet 1895317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, and your kitties look adorable! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-part-3-dresses-plus-cat-cameos#post-1895315 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 13:42:43 +0000 Janet 1895315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do find that #1 seems to overwhelm you. That’s my least favorite. I think the others look fine.</p> <p>Yay for a good mirror! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-part-3-dresses-plus-cat-cameos#post-1895313 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 13:31:26 +0000 Kathie 1895313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven’t read the other comments, so might be duplicating others-</p> <p>1) Seems to overwhelm your frame. Maybe try styling it with shoes? And have someone else take a picture, so that the camera angle is straight.</p> <p>2) Cute, nice proportions.</p> <p>3) Seems too short, and with a vibe similar to 2 and 4, I’d pass along.</p> <p>4) Great fit- perhaps even a bit more flattering than 2.</p> <p>5) The V-neck makes it different from the others, and it sounds like it’s useful for you, so I’d keep.</p> <p>Your cats are super cute! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-part-3-dresses-plus-cat-cameos#post-1895312 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 13:31:21 +0000 LaPed 1895312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>2 and 4 are my favourites, but really I like all of these except #1, which gives off a bit of a nightgown vibe somehow. A shame because it seems like a really nice print. Maybe with tights, boots, and jacket I'd feel differently about it?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-part-3-dresses-plus-cat-cameos#post-1895282 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 11:17:50 +0000 Adriana 1895282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Difficult to decide without shoes etc. But a few thoughts. I also tried a few of those Boden dresses. Because: fit and flare. But they can give a girly vibe. Maybe they need to be toughened up with dark stockings and booties. I like the v-neck on you. The first dress looks like we must see it in motion. It is a different style and yes, looks a bit overwhelming. Maybe just a little hem. But I like the style on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-part-3-dresses-plus-cat-cameos#post-1895276 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 10:55:51 +0000 Mainelady 1895276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do think #1 has too much fabric and not enough you. I like #2,3,4 very much. #4 is my favorite. I can see what you mean about #5, but it does t look horrible. I think wearing it as a tunic is a very good idea. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-part-3-dresses-plus-cat-cameos#post-1895273 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 10:42:35 +0000 Cardiff girl 1895273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely dresses except the first one which I agree does look like it’s swamping you.Could you get it tailored to fit you better?supermodel cat,obviously born to pose! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-part-3-dresses-plus-cat-cameos#post-1895261 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 09:12:55 +0000 jussie 1895261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well those cats are adorable :). My favorite dresses on you are 3, 4 and 5.<br /> Good luck with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-part-3-dresses-plus-cat-cameos#post-1895240 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 06:27:30 +0000 SarahD8 1895240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my gosh the cats are adorable and those names! *chef kiss*</p> <p>Right. We were supposed to be talking about dresses?&nbsp;</p> <p>Going backwards from the kitties:</p> <p>5 does not look like maternity wear and sounds like it has a useful place/function in your wardrobe. Keep.</p> <p>4 is my favorite on you. Just really nice proportions.</p> <p>3 seems to be doing similar work as 4, but is not quite as excellent. I think you could let go of it.</p> <p>2 I really like this one too. I think maybe I just dig black and white prints on you?</p> <p>1 does seem to overwhelm you (which I'm sorry to say, especially since it's a recent purchase, and I get the desire for a boho winter dress). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-part-3-dresses-plus-cat-cameos#post-1895211 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 04:11:26 +0000 Anonymous 1895211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like all these dresses on you! Awfully cute Kitties, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-edit-part-3-dresses-plus-cat-cameos#post-1895197 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 02:50:17 +0000 Christina F. 1895197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is the final category in my current closet edit. This is one of the categories of items that I wear less in the winter. In this case, I’ve chosen dresses that I haven’t worn in a while, for the most part. There were a couple of others that I already made decisions about when trying things on. </p> <p> Things to remember about these: </p> <p>1. I’ll almost always wear these with tights, especially the shorter ones.</p> <p> 2. A few of these were bought with my tastes were a bit different. At that time, I was convinced that fit and flare dresses were mostly what I looked good in. </p> <p> 3. Dresses are one of the more tricky items for me to find right now because some will cling to my belly, which tends to bloat. I find the belly to be harder to dress than my pear shape alone. I didn’t have this problem so much when I chose a few of these dresses. Since my body has changed a bit, dresses are category where I’m still a little confused about what looks good on me. I’m pretty indecisive about most of these, as a result. </p> <p>4. I don’t need to worry about replacing most of these if I pass them on. I have other options in most cases. (#5 does fulfill a function I’ll explain about below.)</p> <p>Look, a mirror that isn’t cracked!</p> <p>1. Old Navy. This is the most recent acquisition. I was going for a more boho vibe, which is one thing I like about this dress and is harder to find in cold weather dresses. But I may have overlooked the fact that it might be overwhelming me. I still can’t decide if it does overwhelm me or not. ON THE FENCE. </p> <p>2. Boden dress. You wouldn’t know to look at it, but I think the sleeves are a little tight. I may have moved beyond the style a bit, but I do still like this dress. Leaning towards keeping. </p> <p>3. Another Boden dress. I love the stress so much, but I think it’s a little short. The hem could be let down a bit, maybe close to an inch, so that alone is. not necessarily a dealbreaker. I genuinely don’t know about this one. </p> <p>4. Dress from some Kohl’s collaboration line. This dress has always looked really good on me. I think it’s not my preferred style at present, but I do still like how it looks. It’s a little longer than #3, which is probably a good thing. Leaning towards keeping. </p> <p>5. Anthro dress. I have found this one to be most useful as a tunic in the winter when traveling. Using it as a tunic allowed me to dress up a bit in Europe in the winter, and it’s easy to layer a sweater over. I think I would keep it for that purpose. Love the colors. It’s a little loose over my belly, but for traveling, when my belly problems can be even worse, that’s a really good thing.... but I won’t want it to look like maternitt wear either. (This is my problem lately.) Leaning towards keeping. </p> <p>6 &amp;7 - My cats were curious about what I was doing with the new mirror, so I figured I would throw pictures of them in. The two-eyed one is Dame Judi Dench. Her brother (actual littermate) with one eye is Sir Ian McKellen. </p>