https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-bother-sizing-up Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 28 May 2026 03:53:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-bother-sizing-up#post-1716138 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 17:53:40 +0000 Dana 1716138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say never settle!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-bother-sizing-up#post-1716133 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 17:41:12 +0000 chewyspaghetti 1716133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The color on that is gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-bother-sizing-up#post-1716130 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 17:37:49 +0000 Mochi 1716130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Adding that it isn't that easy finding a v-necked dress! So many of them have a crew neck or something high like that. If you're busty, that's not a good look.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-bother-sizing-up#post-1716128 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 17:34:12 +0000 Mochi 1716128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Laurel. I will get an alert if that dress ever comes back, but I'm not holding my breath--and I wonder if even the larger size would fit me.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm not sure why I'm hung up on Tahari at the moment. I've gone through Anthro, and a bunch of dresses at Nordstrom. Next week I'll go to a brick and mortar mall and get some sales help. In the meantime I just ordered this Tahari dress from Neiman Marcus (they have a store nearby, so very easy to return):</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/Elie-Tahari-Emory-Sleeveless-Printed-Sheath-Dress-Dark-Refresh/prod185880014/p.prod">http://www.neimanmarcus.com/El...../prod18588</a></p> <p>It's a bit plain but the color is vibrant, and I think if styled well it could look really nice. And the price is a lot better. I hope the fit works but I will keep looking...</p> <p>xoxo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-bother-sizing-up#post-1716127 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 17:27:16 +0000 Laurel 1716127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES, MOCHI! &nbsp;That linked dress is divine. &nbsp;I can certainly see the attraction to it. I'm crossing my fingers that you find something just as edgy that fits you to a "T'. &nbsp;Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-bother-sizing-up#post-1716125 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 17:24:47 +0000 anchie 1716125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The one that is sold out is much nicer color.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-bother-sizing-up#post-1716107 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 16:23:51 +0000 Muffin 1716107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good decision. I think a deeper color on you would be beautiful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-bother-sizing-up#post-1716094 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 15:56:19 +0000 Mochi 1716094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, everyone. So I won't bother trying another size up. I think it's still going to be too tight at the bust; it's just cut too tightly there.&nbsp;</p> <p>Yes, Laurel, the zipper really does it for me. Here is a beautiful version (for my tastes) that is completely sold out.&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/elie-tahari-emma-print-linen-silk-sheath-dress/3966498">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/el.....ss/3966498</a></p> <p>I guess the cut of this brand is generally not going to work for me.....? I'll have to move on.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-bother-sizing-up#post-1716089 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 15:51:52 +0000 Laurel 1716089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Mochi! &nbsp;I always try to follow your threads because I really admire your style---this one looks off to my eye (not "our" style at all) so I went to the website to see the dress on the "mannequin". &nbsp;And, of course it *COULD BE* our style with a different fit---that front zipper is where all the style is, and looks like it should just float down the front of the dress. I'm dubious that sizing up could get the effect shown on the "mannequin" and join the chorus of "let this one go". &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-bother-sizing-up#post-1716074 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 15:28:34 +0000 viva 1716074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel like you can do better. It doesn't feel vibrant enough for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-bother-sizing-up#post-1716015 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 14:26:02 +0000 Angie 1716015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote carry on looking. I find the colours a little insipid.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-bother-sizing-up#post-1716011 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 14:16:18 +0000 Rambling Ann 1716011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The cut and fabric don't look that semi-formal, more like a summer dress, so I'd move on.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-bother-sizing-up#post-1715987 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 13:23:04 +0000 chewyspaghetti 1715987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It doesn't sound like you're thrilled with it, so I vote to keep looking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-bother-sizing-up#post-1715967 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 12:59:13 +0000 Mochi 1715967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elie Tahari dress bought online, size 14. Free shipping and returns online. This dress is available in a 16 but only in-store. I'd have to call and see if a store would ship it to me and also honor free returns. And even if they do, is it worth it? </p> <p>Somehow, miraculously, I could zip this up (the 14). The waist was ok. The bust was extremely tight; my breasts are totally smooshed down here LOL (sigh). </p> <p>Even though they sell a size 16, their size guide only goes up to 14. </p> <p>I could call the stores and ask questions, but it's a waste of time if this is so unlikely to fit (as I'm thinking) or just looks plain wrong on me. </p> <p>It's for a semi-formal occasion next month. I know I can find dresses in my size, but want to feel like me, but look nice.</p> <p>Xo Thanks! </p> <p></p> <p>ETA: sorry for those just checking in. The photos were pretty bad, so I took them down. :)&nbsp;</p>