https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cute-or-frumpy-eileen-fisher-dress Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:25:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cute-or-frumpy-eileen-fisher-dress/page/2#post-726642 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:01:52 +0000 mrseccentric 726642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have to agree with Dana on this one. I don't own any EF, but have become very interested in her line and using what i can from it in creating my own 'vanilla' or essential pieces for my wardrobe. I'm also very interested in how she makes very comfortable clothes look sophisticated and luxe, due to my nerve damage comfort is a must but i don't want to wear sweatpants all the time (they aren't even comfy on me anyways!). I've been spending a fair amount of time in her local boutique and outlet store trying on and photographing myself in many of her pieces - essentials as well as statement.</p> <p>EF puts subtle and very important shaping in her clothing, the seams are well constructed and suited to the fabric and the role the seam is playing in the particular garment, and her fabrics are very luxurious as well as flattering (ie. they drape so as to not add any bulk without clinging to weird bulges. Not that any of you get weird bulges, but i have one or two ;). You could belt this dress at the waist very easily if you want a change from the empire waist.</p> <p>FWIW, steph </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cute-or-frumpy-eileen-fisher-dress#post-726596 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:49:16 +0000 ironkurtin 726596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Eileen Fisher is not like many GH items. I find GH's own label not cut very smartly, but I have pretty much been very happy with my EF items. Of course, I purchase very specific items, and I know my style, and I know my size. That helps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cute-or-frumpy-eileen-fisher-dress#post-726574 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:27:20 +0000 catgirl 726574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, this has become an interesting discussion! Is an experiment in order? I am trying to figure out how to hone the appeal factor - this dress really appealed to me, as do many GH items, but the reality is often so disparate.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cute-or-frumpy-eileen-fisher-dress#post-726563 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:16:21 +0000 ironkurtin 726563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is NOT FRUMPY. Ok, NM, it IS frumpy. Everyone else stay away, and Eileen Fisher will remain my little secret. And when everyone asks where I get my nice frocks I will simply lie and say they're European. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cute-or-frumpy-eileen-fisher-dress#post-726561 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:13:06 +0000 JR 726561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, as a rectangular apple with a - ahem - bosom, I am going to be looking for empire-waist dresses, because there is very little else out there that will fit. There better be a way to defrump it or there is little hope for me. Yikes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cute-or-frumpy-eileen-fisher-dress#post-726540 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:55:51 +0000 Anonymous 726540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>"Cute" is not a word that I'd use for anything Eileen Fisher. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cute-or-frumpy-eileen-fisher-dress#post-726512 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:39:22 +0000 Mochi 726512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cinnamon, you've been watching too much Susannah and Trinny in the original UK 'What Not To Wear.'. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cute-or-frumpy-eileen-fisher-dress#post-726481 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:04:50 +0000 lynne 726481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it a lot and think it has great potential. The frump factor would be dependent on the fit and the styling. I agree with April that with too much boobage, there's maternity frump for sure, especially with that neckline. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cute-or-frumpy-eileen-fisher-dress#post-726401 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:01:20 +0000 cinnamon fern 726401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oops, I meant to write 'no bosom':) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cute-or-frumpy-eileen-fisher-dress#post-726309 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:39:30 +0000 April 726309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tricky. I'm going to disagree with JR and say that I actually think this sort of dress only works with straight figure and nonexistent bust. Add a bustline and you've got old-school maternity wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cute-or-frumpy-eileen-fisher-dress#post-726281 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 09:43:22 +0000 Deborah 726281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una I like it. I actually have a very similar knot dress bit mine is more fitted. I would love this one:). I certainly don't think it's frumpy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cute-or-frumpy-eileen-fisher-dress#post-726238 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 06:25:37 +0000 Scarlet 726238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Frumpity frump. But you should probably never ask me what I think about empire waist lines. (And suddenly it becomes even more clear why maternity clothes induce a panic response in me.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cute-or-frumpy-eileen-fisher-dress#post-726021 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 01:57:05 +0000 Jonesy 726021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not a fan of the empire waist-babydoll shape in dresses, knit or woven, so this wouldn't do it for me, but if you like it then pin away, Una!!</p> <p>Cracking up at Cinnamon Fern--don't think I've ever seen the "t-word" used here at YLF :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cute-or-frumpy-eileen-fisher-dress#post-725854 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 23:53:46 +0000 Thistle 725854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it would be great to pin.</p> <p>In practice, I think only a slim rectangle could really pull it off. You'd get some serious frump if it hit the bust line and then fell like a tent. I also don't think the line of it would like hips. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cute-or-frumpy-eileen-fisher-dress#post-725852 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 23:49:27 +0000 cinnamon fern 725852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Rachylou. In theory I love the dress and EF in general. But I suspect this dress, like at least three quarters of her stuff, would only work on someone with no tits and no waist. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cute-or-frumpy-eileen-fisher-dress#post-725845 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 23:45:16 +0000 rachylou 725845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Eileen, my nemesis! Like always, I feel conflicted. The pleated top bothers me. I feel like I just don't know what that's about. But everything else is awesome. Shape, washableness... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cute-or-frumpy-eileen-fisher-dress#post-725782 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 22:46:02 +0000 JR 725782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my goodness, I love that dress. Personally, I don't think the model has enough of a bustline to do it justice. *starts thinking of accessories to add some sparkle* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cute-or-frumpy-eileen-fisher-dress#post-725728 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 21:51:31 +0000 Ariadne 725728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I ordered something similar from BR that is going to either look great or completely blah (whether it'll fit with the style I'm aiming for is another question). I can report back. I love their free shipping and returns for Canadians allows me to try things this way.<br /> <a href="http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=50129&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=423739&#038;scid=423739003" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gapcanad.....=423739003</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cute-or-frumpy-eileen-fisher-dress#post-725692 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 20:47:00 +0000 nancylee 725692@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, for pinning. In that case, pin away! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cute-or-frumpy-eileen-fisher-dress#post-725665 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 19:53:54 +0000 cciele 725665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To me, it's one of those dresses with a great potential for awesomeness or frumpiness I'm always attracted to Eileen Fisher for its flowing boho nature but then I try it on and bleh :/ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cute-or-frumpy-eileen-fisher-dress#post-725660 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 19:48:43 +0000 Transcona Shannon 725660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it - alot. In fact my boss has a dress very similar to this and wears it with tights and boots to work and it looks fantastic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cute-or-frumpy-eileen-fisher-dress#post-725654 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 19:42:59 +0000 Mochi 725654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>sigh....it looks so beautiful, stunning, extraordinary on her </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cute-or-frumpy-eileen-fisher-dress#post-725650 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 19:40:02 +0000 catgirl 725650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mochi, the color of that sleeveless dress is so fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cute-or-frumpy-eileen-fisher-dress#post-725648 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 19:39:05 +0000 Mochi 725648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ETA: Yes it IS a high bustline, so you'd need to watch for that. But a very cute dress on the right person! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cute-or-frumpy-eileen-fisher-dress#post-725642 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 19:36:04 +0000 ironkurtin 725642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>IMO Eileen Fisher is a genius and the dress is worth a try. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cute-or-frumpy-eileen-fisher-dress#post-725641 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 19:35:39 +0000 Diana 725641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it! Not frumpy unless it ends up being too long.</p> <p>ETA: Or if the ribs stretch out horizontally. Sometimes they do, depending on the fiber content. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cute-or-frumpy-eileen-fisher-dress#post-725638 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 19:35:10 +0000 Mochi 725638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha! Cute and full of potential. Maybe it's a stretch, but I was reminded immediately of this (sleeveless but similar, in my book) dress--so chic and fun: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cute-or-frumpy-eileen-fisher-dress#post-725636 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 19:34:44 +0000 catgirl 725636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Am not planning to buy, just curious if I should add it to Pinterest. I don't always trust my judgement!</p> <p>Suz, I have to stop using the Theory jacket to fix everything - it's too easy somehow! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cute-or-frumpy-eileen-fisher-dress#post-725631 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 19:32:56 +0000 Suz 725631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Theoretically great. </p> <p>And, if you add the Theory jacket, probably great in practice, however bad it is out of the box. You know how that jacket elevates everything! </p> <p>Seriously, it could be wonderful. Or awful. It's as Nancy says. All depends on how it fits the one wearing it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cute-or-frumpy-eileen-fisher-dress#post-725627 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 19:29:24 +0000 nancylee 725627@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm. I don't think it looks particularly frumpy from the photo. My worry (and it's always my worry with Eileen Fisher) is just how it will look on my (or anyone's) particular body. There is so little structure in a dress like this. If you have any sort of bustline it might not flatter. </p> <p>I'd say go for it if you've had success with this style in the past. To me, it looks risky fit-wise. </p>