https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crawling-back-for-some-help Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:09:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crawling-back-for-some-help/page/2#post-1159169 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 04:53:07 +0000 CocoLion 1159169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am obsessed with this Angie pick dress:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/helmut-lang-sonar-wool-asymmetrical-sleeve-dress/3603322?origin=shoppingbag">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/he.....n=shopping</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zara.com/us/en/new-this-week/woman/long-sleeve-lace-dress-c567619p1668330.html">http://www.zara.com/us/en/new-.....68330.html</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zara.com/us/en/woman/dresses/shift-dress-c565224p1668328.html">http://www.zara.com/us/en/woma.....68328.html</a><br />I'm including these Zara dresses because I had very good luck with another Zara sheath. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crawling-back-for-some-help/page/2#post-1159158 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 04:33:03 +0000 sarah 1159158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your kind words and helpful suggestions! I've got several dresses on the way now, from both JCrew and Banana Republic, and I'm sure it's just the beginning my order-return-order-some-more adventure.&nbsp;I'll definitely be keeping you posted.</p> <p>You are the best! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crawling-back-for-some-help/page/2#post-1159141 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 03:37:42 +0000 Missey 1159141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>J Crew has wonderful dresses in their Super 120s wool</p> <p><a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/suiting/super120s/PRDOVR~24155/24155.jsp" rel="nofollow">https://www.jcrew.com/womens_c...../24155.jsp</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crawling-back-for-some-help/page/2#post-1158985 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 00:15:40 +0000 Makrame 1158985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Sarah, congratulations on the honor!</p> <p>Looks like you got some great ideas here. &nbsp;When I read your first post, I thought of one high-profile&nbsp;female scientist, Elaine Fuchs, who is often wearing&nbsp;stylish dresses. &nbsp;I think the first time I saw her give a lecture, she was wearing a dark red shirtdress in some sort of a dressy fabrication, slightly below the knee, which looked great.</p> <p>This outfit is either a dress or a skirt+cardigan, I am not sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crawling-back-for-some-help/page/2#post-1158982 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 00:11:25 +0000 Anonymous 1158982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sarah, that is such great news, congratulations! Good for you for getting started looking early. Simple, appropriate dresses are a HEWI, for me anyway. You've got some great suggestions here and I look forward to seeing what you turn up.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crawling-back-for-some-help/page/2#post-1158971 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 23:50:31 +0000 Vicki 1158971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sarah, great to see you here and congratulations on this honor and award! &nbsp;You know, Diana has some great links there and I, too, was thinking of color blocking as it offers a nice illusion to elongate and lengthen when the colors are&nbsp;properly placed. &nbsp;I also really like the sheath-style dress from J. Crew among a few others.</p> <p>Have fun and enjoy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crawling-back-for-some-help/page/2#post-1158449 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 14:16:11 +0000 Neelie 1158449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have that second David Meister dress that Suz linked to...it is great because you can dress it up or down as much as you want. &nbsp;It looks great with a blazer and tights/boots to be more businessy, but is pretty enough to wear with shear hose and heels as evening wear. &nbsp;And it's fully lined and very flattering with the slight gathering. &nbsp;Highly recommend!</p> <p>Congratulations on the award! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crawling-back-for-some-help/page/2#post-1158388 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 12:42:55 +0000 Marina 1158388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congats!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crawling-back-for-some-help/page/2#post-1156679 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 19:55:51 +0000 texstyle 1156679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratuations - you seem to love some pattern so I'm not sure you shouldn't choose something with pattern in it, I would just pay attention to how "busy" the pattern might read in photos, etc. I didn't catch if this was a daytime or evening event but if it's evening, then maybe something more formal is in order. Have you tried Peruvian Connection? It's a wildcard, but they do have some nice things. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crawling-back-for-some-help/page/2#post-1156651 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 19:23:06 +0000 kellygirl 1156651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations! No need to crawl back either. We will take you when we can get you! &nbsp; This capsule is waaaay out of my area of expertise but I really love both JCrew dresses. Hope they work out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crawling-back-for-some-help/page/2#post-1156641 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 19:14:31 +0000 rachylou 1156641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats. I like the direction you've taken your search in better. The Brook's Brothers is nice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crawling-back-for-some-help#post-1156553 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 18:02:24 +0000 Scarlet 1156553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations! This sounds like a very big deal!! I second, You Go, Girl! I love the idea of a sheath dress on you, but as I think I recall you prefer pants I would really look into a pants suit. Maybe from J. Crew or Theory? I wouldn't be surprised if more occasions cropped up in the next five years where you could use it, and, for example, Angie has demonstrated on the forum how she mixes up her separates too. I would think to pair it with a lovely silk blouse and low heels. I am smiling for you today! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crawling-back-for-some-help#post-1156481 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 16:13:20 +0000 annagybe 1156481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In light grey. Limited sizes though</p> <p><a href="http://www.brooksbrothers.com/Seam-Detail-Sleeveless-Dress/WX00146,default,pd.html?dwvar_WX00146_Color=BLCK&#038;contentpos=11&#038;cgid=0317" rel="nofollow">http://www.brooksbrothers.com/.....;cgid=0317</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crawling-back-for-some-help#post-1156476 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 16:11:34 +0000 sarah 1156476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isis and Suz, that is a good point about the capsule. I guess I have to grow up sometime, perhaps 50 is a good age to do it. Suz, I will look around for those dresses - they are beautiful.</p> <p>Diana, that's a great point, as well.</p> <p>Angie, Talbot's is on my list of places to check out. They do have some wool sheaths. Thanks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crawling-back-for-some-help#post-1156467 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 16:06:51 +0000 Angie 1156467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations.&nbsp;</p> <p>You have done well in the past&nbsp;with the Talbots petite fit. Have you tried looking there for dresses, Sarah? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crawling-back-for-some-help#post-1156463 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 16:02:58 +0000 Diana 1156463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sarah, I think some of the j crew sheaths actually match their jackets, so if you ended up with one of those you could turn it into a suit at a later date. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crawling-back-for-some-help#post-1156459 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 15:59:53 +0000 Suz 1156459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Isis said about "honours and big deal capsule." You are going to need a dress that you can wear this way. And it will pay for itself for sure in time.&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.davidmeister.com/daytime-dresses/sunburst-pleated-crepe-dress-/invt/ckuoxk8466">I have this dress. </a>I got it on sale at Nordie's for much, much less. And the neckline might not work. But I have to tell you the quality is amazing, and I am wondering if a dress by this maker would be worth searching out. Here's <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.davidmeister.com/cocktail-dresses/drape-neck-jersey-cocktail-dress/invt/ckzblk1222a">another example.</a>&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crawling-back-for-some-help#post-1156424 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 15:16:28 +0000 sarah 1156424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you everyone, you've helped me realize that I had the wrong search image (too daytime/casual).&nbsp;I've ordered a couple of dresses from JCrew to start with - they are more expensive than I'd like, but they look like good quality, so I'll see how they work. I'm not as keen on black which is making me shy away from the Pendleton dress, but I'm keeping in the back of my mind.&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/dresses/weartowork/PRDOVR~06246/06246.jsp">https://www.jcrew.com/womens_c...../06246.jsp</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/dresses/cocktail/PRDOVR~02890/02890.jsp">https://www.jcrew.com/womens_c...../02890.jsp</a></p> <p>(Isis - no suit, unfortunately, so I can't channel Diane Keaton or Ellen Degeneres) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crawling-back-for-some-help#post-1156421 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 15:13:41 +0000 Isis 1156421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>PS. &nbsp;I've noticed one honor often inspires another, so if you've received a national honor, more will probably follow. &nbsp;Plus you may be called on increasingly for national talks, to serve on national policy committees, etc.</p> <p>All this is to say that I think you need an "honors and Big Deal" capsule. &nbsp;</p> <p>If you have time, I'd seriously consider getting a fabulous suit and wear that with a silk blouse in a wonderful color. &nbsp;You will wear it over and over..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crawling-back-for-some-help#post-1156415 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 14:59:37 +0000 Isis 1156415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sarah! &nbsp;Congratulations! &nbsp;A national honor in DC is a really big deal; you go girl!</p> <p>I love your Michael Kors but I think it is too casual. And I would also avoid busy prints. &nbsp;&nbsp;Remember there will be lots of photos taken at those events, often with the presenter and other honorees and you want your dress to blend in.</p> <p>I love the idea of a sheath dress and really like the one Anna linked to. &nbsp;(didn't follow everyone's links). &nbsp;</p> <p>Do you own a suit? &nbsp;I don't, but that would be super appropriate. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crawling-back-for-some-help#post-1156328 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 12:09:10 +0000 Marina 1156328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would go with Michael Kors. It looks very stylish, and probably hiding everything that should not be exposed. In addition, the dress provides freedom in motions, not to get frightened if some plait will come out (as for me, this is one of my true fears - when some extra kg I've gained become visible right away).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crawling-back-for-some-help#post-1156186 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 03:22:35 +0000 Ginkgo 1156186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations!</p> <p>My vote goes to Anna's Pendleton choice; &nbsp;it would look "exactly right" for the occasion, fab with a jacket, and you could easily wear it again later. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crawling-back-for-some-help#post-1156184 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 03:14:49 +0000 Deborah 1156184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, congratulations!&nbsp; And you don't have to crawl back... we want you standing so we can welcome you back with open arms :)</p> <p>Sorry being in Aus no real suggestions but the others have made heaps.&nbsp; My only suggestion is block colour and streamlined. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crawling-back-for-some-help#post-1156175 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 02:57:59 +0000 DonnaF 1156175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi, Sarah;</p> <p>Congratulations!&nbsp; I'm not too experienced with finding dresses, as I find the search too frustrating.&nbsp; I think I have some of the same fit issues as you. . .Macy's has quite a few Petite dresses but I don't know if they have any appropriate for your event.&nbsp; If it were me, I would probably start with Talbot's and watch for sales.&nbsp; </p> <p>I have a dressy Calvin Klein sheath dress that I bought from Zappos of all places.&nbsp; For dresses, I search both Petite and Regular racks because Regulars might be a better length BUT the waist and hips can also hit too low.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <p>Might a suit be more versatile for you?&nbsp; In your shade of power red?&nbsp; Just envisioning what you might wear as the keynote speaker at a conference. . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crawling-back-for-some-help#post-1155967 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 21:00:36 +0000 kkards 1155967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats! Very exciting.<br /> Have you tried the wrap dresses from BR ? The ones I like best are the faux wraps, all the figure flattery of a wrap, with the worry of a wardrobe malfunction<br /> <a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=69883&#038;departmentRedirect=true&#038;mlink=5002,7551851,4&#038;clink=7551851#style=1005908" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gap.com/.....le=1005908</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crawling-back-for-some-help#post-1155900 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 19:34:11 +0000 sarah 1155900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny, Anna, and Suz, thanks for more suggestions. I wouldn't have thought of Pendleton (and I know you always find things there, Anna), and Suz,&nbsp;I've been "off" of Talbots for some time now, but hadn't remembered that they actually might have something quite appropriate.</p> <p>This is great - I've got some perusing to do now.</p> <p>Suz, I may have lots of time, but it's because I knew I would <b>need</b> lots of time LOL. This is really the worse kind of shopping for me - I don't enjoy it at all : ). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crawling-back-for-some-help#post-1155896 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 19:26:22 +0000 Suz 1155896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sarah, congratulations!!&nbsp;</p> <p>I think Diana has some great ideas and suggestions for you.&nbsp;</p> <p>I really love the one that Anna linked to for an event like this, if you have a jacket that might work with it. I also worry a bit about jersey, although not all jerseys are created equal, so that might be on a case by case basis, and the beauty of jersey, of course, is that it will travel well.&nbsp;</p> <p>I seem to remember you've had good luck occasionally at Talbots, haven't you? <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?id=prdi32189&amp;mode=search&amp;catId=&amp;rootCategory=&amp;trail=SRCH:dresses&amp;addFacet=1002:Misses&amp;viewAll=&amp;conceptIdUnderSale=&amp;prdi32189_selectedColor=7148&amp;prdi32189_userAction=colorSwapSelection&amp;section=Regular&amp;prdi32189_colorIndicator=regularColor&amp;backurl=%2Fonline%2Fsearch%2FsearchResults.jsp%3Fquestion%3Ddresses%26trail%3DSRCH%253Adresses%26pageNum%3D0%26addFacet%3D1002%253AMisses%26removeFacet%3D">Here's one with sleeves.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp; But might not read dressy enough. I'm not really sure about the level of dressiness required.&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?id=prdi32095&amp;mode=search&amp;catId=&amp;rootCategory=&amp;trail=SRCH:dresses&amp;addFacet=1002:Misses&amp;viewAll=&amp;conceptIdUnderSale=&amp;prdi32095_selectedColor=0057&amp;prdi32095_userAction=colorSwapSelection&amp;section=Regular&amp;prdi32095_colorIndicator=regularColor&amp;backurl=%2Fonline%2Fsearch%2FsearchResults.jsp%3Fquestion%3Ddresses%26trail%3DSRCH%253Adresses%26pageNum%3D0%26addFacet%3D1002%253AMisses%26removeFacet%3D">Or there's a really simple wool dress in various neutrals.&nbsp;</a></p> <p>They have some on sale as well but not in all sizes.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'd also do as Diana says and check out BR -- they have quite an array of new dresses coming in now. &nbsp;You have a bit of time for this, which is great!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crawling-back-for-some-help#post-1155877 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 18:41:15 +0000 annagybe 1155877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is this too boat neck for you? I have a Pendleton sheath dress and it's excellent.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pendleton-usa.com/product/Women/DRESSES/DRESSES/SEASONLESS-WOOL-COLORBLOCK-SHEATH/171674/sc/1710/c/1710/pc/1815.uts">http://www.pendleton-usa.com/p.....TH/171674/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crawling-back-for-some-help#post-1155872 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 18:34:56 +0000 shiny 1155872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm also short, short necked, busty, short waisted, with apple leanings. Google "Ralph Lauren jersey dress" and take a look. Yes, it's jersey, but I think these dresses can be dressed up or down for the occasion. Comes in lots of fun colors and in petites. The jersey is nice and substantial -- smooths, doesn't cling. Hits at the knee.&nbsp;Not overly body con, but still fitted in the right places to give you a figure.&nbsp;Travels well. There are different styles -- I like the cowl neck style the best as it is fitted for a higher waist, the cowl is not too low, and works with my apple belly. The V neck is pretty low - good for evening. Pop a cami under for day.&nbsp;</p> <p>I first bought the black cowl neck with elbow sleeves, loved it so much, I duplicated with sleeveless navy cowl, and a v-neck plum (which is a gorgeous color). I may get yet another. VERY comfy.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think if you chose one in a color (not the black) that it would "read" just right for the occasion. Plus, you'd pop in the photos.&nbsp;</p> <p>Congratulations!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crawling-back-for-some-help#post-1155864 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 18:28:37 +0000 catgirl 1155864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations!&nbsp; I am not good with dresses at all, but if you post pictures when you find some options, I am happy to chime in with my opinion. </p>