https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crawling-back-for-some-help-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:26:24 +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-1#post-1155826 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 17:36:17 +0000 Catnip 1155826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry.&nbsp; I didn't notice the double post until I had replied. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crawling-back-for-some-help-1#post-1155824 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 17:34:08 +0000 Catnip 1155824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since you're having so much trouble finding a dress, perhaps you could consider a suit.&nbsp; It could be rather simple with a dressy top, or a somewhat dressy suit.&nbsp; I have awful fit problems with dresses, and a two piece outfit allows for more flexibility in fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crawling-back-for-some-help-1#post-1155788 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 17:01:37 +0000 sarah 1155788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>some how this posted twice. my track pad is malfunctioning.</p> <p></p> <p>Hi All, I know I've been largely absent lately, due to being overwhelmed at work, so I hope you don't mind my asking for some help. I need an outfit to wear to an event where I will be receiving an honor&nbsp;along with some other scientists. It's rather a big deal, so I'm nervous about coming up with something to wear. The occasion will be in the evening in April in DC, and the dress code is&nbsp;"business".</p> <p>To make things simple, I thought I would just wear a dress and pumps. But I'm having a terrible time finding a dress. The parameters are:<br />-can't be too short<br />-can't be bodycon<br />-a bit conservative is probably most appropriate, so nothing too out there</p> <p>I am rectangular,&nbsp;short-waisted, short-necked, short, busty, so:<br />-no boat necks, slit necks,&nbsp;or cap sleeves</p> <p>I don't like "sweet", so A-line is not really "me".</p> <p>I've tried <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zappos.com/kamalikulture-sleeveless-shirred-waist-dress-pink-small-flowers">this </a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zappos.com/kamalikulture-sleeveless-shirred-waist-dress-pink-small-flowers">Kamalakulture</a>&nbsp;(too body con) and <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/adrianna-papell-polka-dot-ruched-jersey-dress/3618768?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=2374331&amp;fashionColor=&amp;resultback=0&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_2_C">this A</a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/adrianna-papell-polka-dot-ruched-jersey-dress/3618768?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=2374331&amp;fashionColor=&amp;resultback=0&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_2_C">drianna Papell</a> (the ruching around my mid-section "thickens" me in a way that is not that flattering, although it could work if I lose the 4 pounds I've gained this winter). I was wondering about <a rel="nofollow" href="http://">this A</a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://">nn Klein</a>&nbsp;or <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/michael-michael-kors-border-print-long-sleeve-dress-regular-petite/3628132">this Michael Kors</a>&nbsp;(in regular sizing, they would probably hit me just above the knee). Any suggestions for places to look or styles to try? I've already perused Nordstrom's, Ann Taylor, Zappos, and Anthro. Thanks very much...</p> </p>