https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cocktail-dresses-opinions-please Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:15:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cocktail-dresses-opinions-please#post-133179 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:25:23 +0000 stringy 133179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's strange, isn't it? And I would have said it was the other way around just 6 months ago. I think they must poach labels from each other. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cocktail-dresses-opinions-please#post-132984 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:18:40 +0000 yublocka 132984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hehe really stringy? I went into DJs and Myer the other day and found the opposite! Isn't it funny how things are different everywhere. Maybe it has something to do with DJs stocking Veronika Maine which I looooove.....the pants are easily long enough for me. That never happens with ANY other brand. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cocktail-dresses-opinions-please#post-132466 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:38:39 +0000 stringy 132466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yublocka, I'd never heard of them either! But Myer was full of things to choose from, while David Jones had only a couple of big-name labels (Alannah Hill, etc) but nothing else. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cocktail-dresses-opinions-please#post-132406 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:30:05 +0000 yublocka 132406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stringy I can't wait to see how you glam up the green dress! Thanks for the shopping source tip! Never heard of those brans though but isn't Myer great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cocktail-dresses-opinions-please#post-132209 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:44:03 +0000 Ele 132209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>stringy, I really like the pink one on you- a very pretty nude shade that's really on-trend! I love that nude blush shade with black (very classic, very Chanel) and also with gold. </p> <p>I like the green one too, but don't see it working as well for a swanky evening event. For a garden party it would be fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cocktail-dresses-opinions-please#post-132205 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:40:22 +0000 Elizabeth 132205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote for the blue one. I like the neckline on you and it would look gorgeous with some dangly earrings...of which you can easily find clip-ons. : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cocktail-dresses-opinions-please#post-132162 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:43:07 +0000 stringy 132162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glitz it is! I'll report back when I've got more figured out. For the first time in my life I wish I had pierced ears, just for the sake of having another place to put glitz </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cocktail-dresses-opinions-please#post-132148 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:31:19 +0000 Angie 132148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You'll need to pile on the glitz for night time, Stringy. Gold sounds like a fabulous idea for clutch, shoes and accessories. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cocktail-dresses-opinions-please#post-132147 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:25:35 +0000 bitsofpieces 132147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in the minority and will go with the blue one... I think it looks great on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cocktail-dresses-opinions-please#post-132131 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:18:18 +0000 Sihaya 132131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm another one for the pink. However, I agree that the color might wash you out a bit if you aren't careful. I would look at high contrast accessories that add some brightness, especially near your face. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cocktail-dresses-opinions-please#post-132118 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:27:33 +0000 stringy 132118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm. I just tried on the pink dress at home, and took some pics with accessories. But... my accessories are nearly all pink, so I end up looking *too* co-ordinated; and the dress is a wee bit tight to sit down in; and I feel a little bit like a marshmallow!</p> <p>Angie and the other green dress supporters are swaying me. I'd be happy (delighted, actually) to wear the green to a garden wedding, but how do I dress it up for a night-time event?</p> <p>Shoes: I have gold kitten-heel sandals, and a pink pair too, although I'd prefer a medium heel if I can find any in time. </p> <p>Hair: probably a flicky-out style. </p> <p>Bag: I have a pale-pink clutch and a black one, although a gold one would be nicer in my opinion. </p> <p>But is that enough? I have the feeling that what it really wants is a belt... but I'm not sure what style. What do you think? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cocktail-dresses-opinions-please#post-132094 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:53:49 +0000 Lili 132094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I loved the blue one however I agree it is a tad too short. So #4 is IMO the winner: the colour looks great on you and it seems to fit perfectly.<br /> The pink dress has a lot of visual interest but I would like to see it in another colour on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cocktail-dresses-opinions-please#post-132072 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:10:57 +0000 Angie 132072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Without looking at anyone's responses I hands down pick #4. It's so different and fabulous. I just love it on you! Digital print and all :0) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cocktail-dresses-opinions-please#post-132045 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:10:27 +0000 cciele 132045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with the ladies on this -- love the cut of the pink one; not sure of the color. The green one would be awesome for the wedding -- I can see it with gold strappy heels and accessories and hair a la grecque. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cocktail-dresses-opinions-please#post-132012 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:31:08 +0000 stringy 132012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just a quick note because I'm at work (also sneakily looking at Oscar red carpet pics!): I'll try the pink one on at home with some accessories tonight. It only comes in this colour though.</p> <p>I'm a little tempted to go back and get the green one to wear to a casual garden wedding I've got in a month - could be nice with some gold accessories? It's satin, and shinier than it looks in the photo.</p> <p>Yublocka, these were all from Myer. The pink and blue ones are from the label "Out with Evie", the green one was Dejuba, or something similar to that I think. The bleh one is from Jigsaw, but I also tried on from Jigsaw a lovely pink satiny thing with blue/green details. Unfortunately it was too large for me and didn't come in a 6, so I didn't bother with a photo of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cocktail-dresses-opinions-please#post-131999 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:42:32 +0000 Lana 131999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the pink one best, too. I do think the color is a little light, so if that's they only color they have or the only color that suited you at all, I too would like to see it with the accessories you'd be wearing. Maybe you could add some color that way to make it pop a bit more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cocktail-dresses-opinions-please#post-131991 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:18:00 +0000 yublocka 131991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow the pink dress is exquisite. Did it come in other colours though - like the blue colour of the 2nd dress? That would be perfect. I really like the last dress on you as well, but maybe not for this event.</p> <p>p.s. which shop is all this from? So many gorgeous dresses! I'll keep it in mind if I ever need to dress up </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cocktail-dresses-opinions-please#post-131890 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:24:53 +0000 bella 131890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the cut and color of #4 best for your coloring and figure. I checked out the photo galleries and it doesn't seem to me that this dress is any less formal than what other women wore in the past. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cocktail-dresses-opinions-please#post-131889 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:11:35 +0000 Dashrashi 131889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you made the right call. #4 strikes me as a little casual, but #1 looks beautiful on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cocktail-dresses-opinions-please#post-131872 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:23:31 +0000 rute 131872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the fit of the pink dress, but the color is not the best one for you.<br /> No. 4 its pretty but it seems more like a day dress, not like a cocktail dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cocktail-dresses-opinions-please#post-131863 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:37:54 +0000 AlexSue 131863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that the pink is the most flattering. I love the petals; it reminds me of a dress that a fairy (a la Tinkerbell) would wear </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cocktail-dresses-opinions-please#post-131859 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:26:30 +0000 chewyspaghetti 131859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for the pink. It doesn't look tight, but if it feels tight I would size up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cocktail-dresses-opinions-please#post-131855 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:17:56 +0000 Queen Mum 131855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of the 4, I like the pink one best. In fact I *really* like the pink one alot. I am on the fence about the color though. It does seem a bit light for you, BUT, all made up it could be fab. I"m with Laura- lets see it accessorized and decide. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cocktail-dresses-opinions-please#post-131834 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:38:23 +0000 Alecia 131834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in the minority, but I like the blue one best. I think the color of the pink is too close to your skin tone. I love the design, though. Number 4 is fabulous, too, but looks more like a day dress to me. Can't wait to see the finished look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cocktail-dresses-opinions-please#post-131831 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:29:40 +0000 marianna 131831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh the pink one is fabulous! SO interesting and different. I really like it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cocktail-dresses-opinions-please#post-131817 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:56:06 +0000 Louise 131817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the blue one, the pink one is great too. I agree the beige one is a bit blah! I love the last greeny one but not sure i see it as a cocktail dress? x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cocktail-dresses-opinions-please#post-131808 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:22:31 +0000 Laura 131808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I've never seen a dress like the pink one. We've been seeing so many ruffles that in contrast, the petals are really fabulous. It looks like it fits you well, and the color is flattering. Now we need to see it accessorized to give a final verdict!</p> <p>But I have to say, I love dress #4 on you just as much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cocktail-dresses-opinions-please#post-131805 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:16:01 +0000 Susan 131805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also really like the pink dress on you. The other dresses are fine but the pink one is the most interesting and it suit your coloring really well. I agree that you could dress this down (like Angie's recently demonstrated denim on dress combination?) Looks like fun. Enjoy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cocktail-dresses-opinions-please#post-131782 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:21:21 +0000 Tansie 131782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Stringy. I think the pink petal dress is just beautiful! With the right heels and accessories I think you'd be breathtaking. I'm not really fond of the other dresses. Also the pink one looks like you could also wear it for slightly less formal occasions, although that is probably true for all the dresses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cocktail-dresses-opinions-please#post-131777 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:30:14 +0000 stringy 131777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've got to attend a charity ball with my partner for networking purposes, in just 2 weeks. It's mostly advertising industry people, we've got free tickets because my partner's business has provided special effects and graphics for their presentation films. My job is to be friendly and chatty and make my husband look professional. </p> <p>Naturally, I'm nervous about how I look and what I should wear. I've found last year's photo gallery, and a video which is dull but very useful for seeing what other girls are wearing.<br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/43133311@N08/sets/72157622490389222/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/4.....490389222/</a><br /> <a href="http://oasisproject.net.au/photos/" rel="nofollow">http://oasisproject.net.au/photos/</a></p> <p>I really would prefer not to do the floor-length satin thing. I'm short and don't think I've got time to have dresses altered. Maybe just under half the girls in the pics are wearing cocktail length rather than full-length dresses, so I think I'll stick to that. Plus I'm a little more comfortable being colourful and quirky than a glamourpuss.</p> <p>I've made an album with the dresses I tried on today. I bought the pink one, but can return it if it's a no-go and pick up another one after work one day this week.</p> <p><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com.au/stringy.j/PossibleCocktailDresses?authkey=Gv1sRgCK-IwfKY3qmLCA&#038;feat=directlink" rel="nofollow">http://picasaweb.google.com.au.....directlink</a></p> <p>1. Pink petals - nice colour, petals are fun. Too tight?<br /> 2. Blue ruffles - love the colour and ruffles and a-line shape. Too short? I feel like the neckline chokes me?<br /> 3. Nude/slate - blergh. Looked nice on the hanger but I don't like it in the pic.<br /> 4. Green satin-y digital print - love the colour and sleeves. Not sure about the shape overall? I nearly bought it. </p> <p>Love to know what you think... </p>