https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-bombshelling-a-dress-for-work-when-your-curves-are-dangerous Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 22 May 2026 13:48:25 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-bombshelling-a-dress-for-work-when-your-curves-are-dangerous/page/2#post-767072 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 12:39:37 +0000 ritu 767072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking good in third one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-bombshelling-a-dress-for-work-when-your-curves-are-dangerous/page/2#post-759135 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:35:51 +0000 Anonymous 759135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know, I know :)<br /> Getting the" just right" is always tricky. So nice to see you post! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-bombshelling-a-dress-for-work-when-your-curves-are-dangerous/page/2#post-759115 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:36:17 +0000 Day Vies 759115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Zapotee -- I totally agree. These curves are pretty tricky to take to a conservative office. Step too far off one way and it looks cheap, step too far in the other direction it looks frumpy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-bombshelling-a-dress-for-work-when-your-curves-are-dangerous#post-759106 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:14:40 +0000 Anonymous 759106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fellow curvy gal here. I personally don't see anything wrong with flaunting our curves. I love the dress and cardi and I think it is toned down enough. You look great. (Not that it is necessary to tone anything down to start with). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-bombshelling-a-dress-for-work-when-your-curves-are-dangerous#post-759095 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 18:43:40 +0000 Day Vies 759095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Moira! I have a light turquoise necklace in that shade. I'll post a picture of me wearing it soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-bombshelling-a-dress-for-work-when-your-curves-are-dangerous#post-758671 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:18:25 +0000 moira 758671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That light turquoise would look so gorgeous next to your face. Maybe you could find a necklace with that color? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-bombshelling-a-dress-for-work-when-your-curves-are-dangerous#post-758239 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:58:29 +0000 Angie 758239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are 100% gorgeous in that frock! I like the cardigan over it too - have you tried to wear it un-buttoned? </p> <p>I also really like the look of a loose V-neck tunic cardigan with scrunched sleeves worn over sheaths as a de-bomshelling tool. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-bombshelling-a-dress-for-work-when-your-curves-are-dangerous#post-758149 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:45:13 +0000 missvee 758149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's a great outfit. From what I've seen of your postings you really know how to dress your body for a polished, professional, and very stylish look. As others have commented, I love your natural makeup and hair. If you had a ton of makeup on and big bold hair, the outfit might become a bit vavoom for the office, but right now it's perfect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-bombshelling-a-dress-for-work-when-your-curves-are-dangerous#post-758148 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:44:16 +0000 Anonymous 758148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dang, you're gorgeous! Stunning dress. You look confident and polished. Lucky lawyers! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-bombshelling-a-dress-for-work-when-your-curves-are-dangerous#post-758081 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 11:14:07 +0000 Anonymous 758081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a great dress, and I'm sure you know what is appropriate for your own office. I love it with the cardigan--it gives off that "sexy secretary" vibe that Clinton and Stacy talk about on WNTW. It shrouds your curves and covers just a bit more skin than the dress does. You look amazing! I love your natural, neutral make-up for work, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-bombshelling-a-dress-for-work-when-your-curves-are-dangerous#post-758072 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 11:00:04 +0000 krishnidoux 758072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a good idea! Oh, my, you look so incredibly gorgeous. So polished too. And what great accessories with this fantastic dress! I can only imagine the popping red handbag, it must be so beautiful. You look demure, classic, put together, and all the while with a hint of sexy. I said a hint. Not overwhelmingly: this outfit is completely appropriate for work. I think the dress on its own is not too much at all, it's classic, fits perfectly, yet still modest. You can see this by the cut and fabric. It is form fitting, yes, but the material is thick enough and looks like good quality that it drapes nicely over your beautiful curves; also, the collar is flattering yet modest. It is a square shape, so a necklace such as the one you put on is perfect. These two factors say: good for work.</p> <p> It would work well for a cocktail, a 5 to 7, a dinner after work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-bombshelling-a-dress-for-work-when-your-curves-are-dangerous#post-758062 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:34:39 +0000 transition 758062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In my conservative professional office, we'd go for a less body-con cardi if the jacket felt like it was too much. Just thought you might like that suggestion.</p> <p>I love the dress and the dangerous curves, but I wouldn't be considered work-appropriate where I am without some more de-bombshelling! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-bombshelling-a-dress-for-work-when-your-curves-are-dangerous#post-758057 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:26:29 +0000 Suz 758057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This dress is stunning on you! It is a perfect wear to work, go out for the evening dress, because you look spectacular yet not overly ...um....showy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-bombshelling-a-dress-for-work-when-your-curves-are-dangerous#post-758047 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:51:41 +0000 lyn67 758047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous dress, love the act of debombshelling, and I do this often for my workplace, too:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-bombshelling-a-dress-for-work-when-your-curves-are-dangerous#post-758021 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:54:15 +0000 Asingh 758021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DV, the dress looks great. And I agree with Clarissa that adding a blazer would make the whole outfit a little more office appropriate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-bombshelling-a-dress-for-work-when-your-curves-are-dangerous#post-757963 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 03:58:35 +0000 goldenpig 757963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great dress on you! You've got a great figure! I think it's perfectly work-appropriate with the cardigan, and a blazer would work too. I think the apple red tote sounds fun with the dress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-bombshelling-a-dress-for-work-when-your-curves-are-dangerous#post-757961 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 03:54:49 +0000 Scarlet 757961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think with the cardigan this outfit is still very bombshell. You look fantastic in any case. Since I never worked in a conservative work place I can't really speak to that, but you look professional and appropriate. Even though the dress is form-fitting, the material looks substantial, so I would never wonder about your line of work That necklace is perfect on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-bombshelling-a-dress-for-work-when-your-curves-are-dangerous#post-757921 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 02:30:13 +0000 Transcona Shannon 757921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look gorgeous and I think the cardigan works to debomshell - although agree that a blazer might have more effect in that regard. The dress is just amazing on you in fit and colour. And bring on the bling! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-bombshelling-a-dress-for-work-when-your-curves-are-dangerous#post-757916 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 02:23:23 +0000 shiny 757916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want that dress. Wow! Gorgeous! </p> <p>I have a similar dress, square shaped neckline (totally understand you on that one) - and the darn dry cleaner ruined it. I have worn it as you've done here, with cardi. I have worn it with cheeky denim jacket (white or blue). I have worn it with cropped moto jacket. And, I have also worn it with a boyfriend blazer, cuffs rolled, with rosary beads -- to a religious ceremony. </p> <p>My DH used to be a lawyer and I showed him your pics just now and he said "sure, that'd work for a law office." </p> <p>I love the idea of this with a apple red moc tote. Love red and cobalt together. </p> <p>I look forward to seeing more of your outfits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-bombshelling-a-dress-for-work-when-your-curves-are-dangerous#post-757875 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 01:32:25 +0000 Janet 757875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That dress is smashing on you, and the cardigan definitely ups the professional factor. A jacket would go a step further, but I still think this is appropriate. You look gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-bombshelling-a-dress-for-work-when-your-curves-are-dangerous#post-757867 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 01:26:36 +0000 Jaime 757867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This dress looks smashing on you, with or without the cardigan. Fantastic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-bombshelling-a-dress-for-work-when-your-curves-are-dangerous#post-757864 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 01:24:24 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 757864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dress alone is pretty but I love it with the cardi buttoned in the middle. I have no idea if it is work appropriate for the lawyers but it looks amazing on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-bombshelling-a-dress-for-work-when-your-curves-are-dangerous#post-757857 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 01:12:29 +0000 Victoria 757857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally love the colorblocking in the dress(I think its style really shows your figure to its best advantage) and with cardigan its totally work appropriate! There is no reason why you should look boring if you work in a law office:). As for jewelry-lets just say that when I wear a necklace, my DH's comments are usually along the these lines "that necklace is pretty big, isn't it?" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-bombshelling-a-dress-for-work-when-your-curves-are-dangerous#post-757855 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 01:07:04 +0000 Day Vies 757855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with everyone who suggested a blazer. I wore this with a navy blue blazer to my brother's wedding. Thank you for the constructive feedback on the cardigan. </p> <p>I was trying to not look so authoritative which is probably why a blazer did not cross my mind.</p> <p>Beth Ann -- we are indeed neighbors </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-bombshelling-a-dress-for-work-when-your-curves-are-dangerous#post-757849 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:59:25 +0000 TraceyLiz65 757849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your term "dangerous curves" , gave me a good laugh! I agree with a more structured jacket to tone it down for a more professional atmosphere. I have to add that your poses show such confidence and add to the vaaa-vaaa-voom! You seem so fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-bombshelling-a-dress-for-work-when-your-curves-are-dangerous#post-757841 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:46:26 +0000 Caro in Oz 757841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love how you've styled it with the cardigan &amp; necklace. I'm in Australia so things may be different here but I would have always worn a jacket for dealings with lawyers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-bombshelling-a-dress-for-work-when-your-curves-are-dangerous#post-757839 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:44:16 +0000 Aida 757839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a lovely dress, I can see why you fell for it! You look beautiful in it. I second the vote for a blazer with this as another option, but it looks great with the cardi too. I've no idea if it's lawyer appropriate, hopefully you'll get more input regarding that :} </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-bombshelling-a-dress-for-work-when-your-curves-are-dangerous#post-757826 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:33:00 +0000 moira 757826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lady, they are dangerous curves. BUT, you still look very much like a lady. Like Jessica Rabbit said, "I can't help that I'm drawn that way". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-bombshelling-a-dress-for-work-when-your-curves-are-dangerous#post-757806 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:12:17 +0000 missmillie 757806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love, love, and love! Those are some lucky lawyers! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/de-bombshelling-a-dress-for-work-when-your-curves-are-dangerous#post-757802 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:03:24 +0000 Beth Ann 757802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous, DV! The square neckline is perfect -- open, but no danger of, um, exposure! It's also the perfect frame for your statement necklace!</p> <p>The length and neckline make this dress, while body-con, tasteful and work appropriate. The color and scale of the print suit you so well. I'm liking those shoes, too!</p> <p>BTW -- By the weather, I discerned that we are "neighbors." Well, if you consider Six Flags Great America in your neighborhood!</p> <p>Weather's a'changin! </p>