https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorblock-dress Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:24:12 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorblock-dress/page/2#post-1669586 Mon, 30 May 2016 13:01:26 +0000 lyn67 1669586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm, I'm the only one who doesn't like those wide black ties near your &nbsp;neck on front. How's the back?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorblock-dress/page/2#post-1669556 Mon, 30 May 2016 11:58:38 +0000 Momo 1669556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a cool dress but I do think it wears you not you wearing it. Glad you tried it though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorblock-dress/page/2#post-1669269 Sun, 29 May 2016 18:14:21 +0000 Dottie 1669269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another neutral, but this one at Ann Taylor caught my eye. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorblock-dress/page/2#post-1668870 Sat, 28 May 2016 21:10:57 +0000 Janet 1668870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just to be clear, I was not actively looking for a dress, but since this was one that had been on my radar for months, I had to try. </p> <p>When I'm in the stores, I'll glance through to see if there are any new contenders for the stepmother of the groom dress, but no pressure -- I'll be fine wearing what I have.</p> <p>So i am open to another addition to my dress capsule if something fun and unique comes along. Since I've bought three new neutral/solid color midi dresses for the season, I'm probably done with that. Unless I stumble upon a great color in a style that really works well for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorblock-dress/page/2#post-1668857 Sat, 28 May 2016 19:11:12 +0000 catgirl 1668857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So I was too chicken to chime in earlier. I'm with Angie. The top of this dress is not delicate enough - not that you need a delicate style but I think it would offset the heavy look it has, even on the model. I definitely think you should continue the hunt for swing dresses. </p> <p>By the way, have you checked out the brand Superfine? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorblock-dress/page/2#post-1668799 Sat, 28 May 2016 16:49:52 +0000 Mochi 1668799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi. I agree with Angie that you might want to put the dress search on hold, particularly as it seems like it's taken on this symbolic weight that can't be encouraging right now.&nbsp;</p> <p>And now, paradoxically, I'll post links to a few dresses I'm seeing on Anthropologie today (I'm home, bored, on the mend so pretend-shopping, sigh). They may or may not be your thing or add anything new to your wardrobe, for that matter, but maybe you'll like a few. :)</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/4130336415652.jsp#/">http://www.anthropologie.com/a.....5652.jsp#/</a>&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/clothes-dresses-knit/4130340384749.jsp#/">http://www.anthropologie.com/a.....4749.jsp#/</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/clothes-dresses-knit/39005681.jsp#/">http://www.anthropologie.com/a.....5681.jsp#/</a></p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorblock-dress/page/2#post-1668773 Sat, 28 May 2016 14:52:06 +0000 Angie 1668773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's the spirit, Janet. Always good to bounce back.&nbsp;</p> <p>It's almost a slam dunk. We rarely find dresses when we try hard to look for them. If I assess all my dresses below - not ONE of them was an intended "shopping list" purchase. (Even the red shirt dress that is now resting in peace was an impulse buy in London). I stumbled across all of my frocks virtually by accident.&nbsp;</p> <p>When you stop thinking about dresses Janet, you'll find the ones you want. Right now, you are sorted for the wedding with your killer stunning floral sheath. Forget about frocks and rock on.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorblock-dress/page/2#post-1668765 Sat, 28 May 2016 14:43:31 +0000 Janet 1668765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I am very thankful to have found those dresses this year, Angie! Those definitely help my summer dress wardrobe, which had diminished by closet attrition over the last year or so, as my tastes have changed. </p> <p>After so much frustration trying on dresses for the wedding, I think dresses have just gotten the better of me. When I saw this one in the store, I had such hope for it. How silly to get so emotionally invested in a dress working for me, right? </p> <p>Sometimes I feel like I should be designing dresses. Too bad I have a sewing machine but very little knowledge of anything to do with designing or sewing clothes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorblock-dress#post-1668762 Sat, 28 May 2016 14:34:20 +0000 Angie 1668762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you on the other dress, Janet. You have to listen to your emotions. You know I am a huge proponent of that. And YES. Dresses are hard to purchase for the reasons I mentioned in my post last week:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2016/05/19/five-reasons-why-dresses-are-less-popular/">http://youlookfab.com/2016/05/.....s-popular/</a></p> <p>There is nothing wrong with your body. There is a DEARTH of covered, cute and reasonably flattering casual dresses at retail. Designers are lazy! </p> <p>Actually, you've done well this season already, and bought THREE dresses. All of which happen to be top picks. I'm reminding you of them below. Those are KILLER on you. Chin up and don't forget that!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorblock-dress#post-1668760 Sat, 28 May 2016 14:29:13 +0000 Janet 1668760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know it's messed up, but I feel a bit like there is something wrong with me that so few dresses that meet my criteria look decent on me. Like, come on, I don't think my body is all that freakish, or my tastes so wacky, why is this so hard? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorblock-dress#post-1668747 Sat, 28 May 2016 14:13:11 +0000 Chris987 1668747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have nothing to add, but following this with great interest. Loving the analysis/suggestions&nbsp;everyone is submitting.&nbsp;I do see how it is very&nbsp;tricky to find dresses that fit your descriptors, Janet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorblock-dress#post-1668738 Sat, 28 May 2016 13:34:40 +0000 Sihaya 1668738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet - I would pass on the dress. I wanted to see pictures of you moving in the dress. Somehow the bottom half doesn't look right to my eye. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorblock-dress#post-1668698 Sat, 28 May 2016 12:29:13 +0000 Janet 1668698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the feedback, all. </p> <p>Angie, I tried to love the N&amp;Z dress but it just didn't feel like something I would reach for. It just didn't feel like me. This dress feels like my style, but doesn't fit right. </p> <p>It's so hard to find dresses that are casual enough, long enough, and also have something interesting or a bit edgy about them. I guess I'm lucky to have found the ones I have. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorblock-dress#post-1668692 Sat, 28 May 2016 12:14:21 +0000 Elizabeth P 1668692@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Honestly Janet? Not loving it on you. I see the dress, not you. </p> <p>And I don't think it's the style of the dress persay, it's the location colour blocking.&nbsp; Almost like you're being strangled by the black.</p> <p>But please pin and post pics with the proposed alterations... it could make a difference! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorblock-dress#post-1668681 Sat, 28 May 2016 10:59:34 +0000 Anonymous 1668681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This was such a helpful post. &nbsp;I read and understood exactly what Janet was thinking/feeling because I have felt those same exact emotions. &nbsp;Then I started to read the posts that gently discouraged the purchase of this dress. &nbsp;The responses were very well thought out and reasonable. &nbsp;I agreed with Angie, JAileen, Colette, LisaP, and Gigi. &nbsp;</p> <p>Having said that, the dress <u>is</u> beautiful in the stock picture. &nbsp;Alterations <u>might</u> be the answer, but would those alternations ruin the overall integrity of the dress? &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorblock-dress#post-1668600 Sat, 28 May 2016 03:36:22 +0000 Gigi 1668600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not 100% on board with this dress. I think that there is something about where the crossed black straps hit that make the dress less flattering, just kind of "so-so". This may well be because the dress is too big; I often have the same "meh" effect when I wear misses' tops instead of petites'. I personally vote to leave this dress and look for another. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorblock-dress#post-1668566 Sat, 28 May 2016 02:34:38 +0000 Maneera 1668566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dress looks nice...not bad actually. But not great either. As Angie says, it's a bit too lose on the bodice. </p> <p>BUT - if you love it, I know YOU can make it work for you. The fit isn't soooo off that people would think you're wearing a borrowed dress. But since you really need breezy swing dresses for your weather, do give it a shot. Try the alterations. I'm sure it'll look different in your own dressing room at home with more flattering shoes, some jewelry &amp; a nice bag. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorblock-dress#post-1668513 Sat, 28 May 2016 00:14:52 +0000 rachylou 1668513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this dress and on you too, but I confess I don't see it as 'you.' </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorblock-dress#post-1668504 Sat, 28 May 2016 00:09:14 +0000 Angie 1668504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, it's not the swing part that looks off to my eye - it's the neckline and bodice. &nbsp;Of course you can wear swing dresses!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorblock-dress#post-1668500 Sat, 28 May 2016 00:01:41 +0000 Janet 1668500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting responses. To those who aren't feeling the love for the dress, thanks for the honesty. See why I have a hard time with dresses? I dunno, maybe my love for the dress makes me see it wishfully. I want it to work on me. The nay votes make me think: *whine* Why can't I look good in a cute swing dress? </p> <p>Hmm. I'll try it at home and maybe pin it as it would be altered, and I'll see what J thinks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorblock-dress#post-1668492 Fri, 27 May 2016 23:37:25 +0000 Colette 1668492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love so many things about this dress but as you said it's too big and that must be why I'm not loving it right now. To my eye it looks at least one if not two sizes too big.&nbsp;Did they have the other color available in the smaller size to try for an idea of what it could look like after alterations? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorblock-dress#post-1668489 Fri, 27 May 2016 23:35:12 +0000 Angie 1668489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My first reaction was nay, even after alterations, Janet. I much prefer the Nic &amp; Zoe dress (after alterations), that half the forum had mixed feelings about. I find the neckline off - the straps are too broad - and the black front crisscross seems too heavy for the dress somehow. (I know you can alter the rest).&nbsp;</p> <p>That said, I know how much you need breezy dresses in your hot and humid weather. I love the graphic colours on you. So if you love it, take it home and style it how you're feeling it. Ask Jaime too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorblock-dress#post-1668475 Fri, 27 May 2016 23:17:01 +0000 Tanya 1668475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the dress and think that it is very fun. Sure, it is not form fitting, but I like the breeziness the cut will provide when it is very warm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorblock-dress#post-1668472 Fri, 27 May 2016 23:08:36 +0000 Anonymous 1668472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Truthfully? I'm mixed. &nbsp;It might be the flat sandals throwing me off. &nbsp;I'd like to see the back, out of curiosity. &nbsp;I do like the colours, but something about the swing cut doesn't show your shape to advantage. &nbsp;Again, I'm conflicted here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorblock-dress#post-1668470 Fri, 27 May 2016 23:06:01 +0000 JAileen 1668470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The color is very good with your coloring. Right now it's not super flattering. I assume it will be after it is altered. Fingers crossed!</p> <p>ETA: I'm sorry that sounded harsh. You have a great figure and the dress doesn't show it off at all. That's what I meant. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorblock-dress#post-1668458 Fri, 27 May 2016 22:34:50 +0000 Ledonna N. 1668458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is a pretty shape and color. I will reserve judgement until after the alternations.&nbsp; You could wear a sack cloth and it would be beautiful.&nbsp; For $60 I say get it and full speed ahead with the alterations.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorblock-dress#post-1668451 Fri, 27 May 2016 22:24:41 +0000 El Cee 1668451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely and very interesting. With alterations it should be just right.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorblock-dress#post-1668447 Fri, 27 May 2016 22:21:50 +0000 Anonymous 1668447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dress is cute and distinctive. You have a great shape that is kind of hidden with the dress. The alterations should help that. I like the idea of it with booties as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorblock-dress#post-1668439 Fri, 27 May 2016 22:07:02 +0000 Lyn D. 1668439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfect with heels, and with free alteration I would keep! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorblock-dress#post-1668426 Fri, 27 May 2016 21:49:35 +0000 Sara L. 1668426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it on you. I think the straps and graphic design are really interesting. </p>