https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drat-forgot-to-return-can-this-dress-be-saved Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:23:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drat-forgot-to-return-can-this-dress-be-saved/page/2#post-480549 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 04:46:21 +0000 Kari 480549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Will do for sure when I get home! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drat-forgot-to-return-can-this-dress-be-saved/page/2#post-480236 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 18:30:32 +0000 Sheila 480236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Kari, your cognac boots with denim jacket is a great idea! Why not try it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drat-forgot-to-return-can-this-dress-be-saved/page/2#post-479922 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 02:44:16 +0000 Janet 479922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the way Sheila is thinking! I also thought of playing up a more funky/casual vibe with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drat-forgot-to-return-can-this-dress-be-saved/page/2#post-479849 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:48:18 +0000 Kari 479849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea, Sheila. I don't have cowboy boots-what about my cognac rock port boots? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drat-forgot-to-return-can-this-dress-be-saved/page/2#post-478901 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:16:09 +0000 Sheila 478901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this dress would be enhanced by wearing a casual blue denim jeans jacket over it, sleeves rolled/scrunched, collar popped, and cowboy boots. Yeah, honestly! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drat-forgot-to-return-can-this-dress-be-saved/page/2#post-478851 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:15:45 +0000 Kari 478851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll report back with how it goes. Still at the airport-haven't made it to the Strip or our hotel yet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drat-forgot-to-return-can-this-dress-be-saved/page/2#post-478849 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:13:34 +0000 Sylvie 478849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think Vegas will be the perfect testing ground for this dress. If you don't feel like wearing it in Vegas, of all places in the world, you know you need to return it. And if you do wear it in Vegas, then you have a fab new dress in your wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drat-forgot-to-return-can-this-dress-be-saved/page/2#post-478828 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:19:53 +0000 Anonymous 478828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I personally don't like it that much. It's not necessarily the flashy part. ( I like sequined black dresses) but the combo of proportions texture and shine. Maybe it looks better IRL, but I find the Eliza J a better and prettier one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drat-forgot-to-return-can-this-dress-be-saved/page/2#post-478749 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:53:46 +0000 rae 478749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I for one like it a lot! The colors and pattern are really pretty! I even like the shine - I don't think it looks like a Las Vegas dress at all...? My shiny skirt is my favorite, and I wear it all the time. </p> <p>BUT if you don't love it, you don't love it. The most important thing is to feel fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drat-forgot-to-return-can-this-dress-be-saved#post-478598 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:17:30 +0000 Kari 478598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well,.. It is lightweight so I'm Bringing it with me since I didn't have time to return before leaving town. If I decide I don't like it I'll return it when I come home next week. Will see if B is willing to take some pics in natural light outdoors to post here. (looking at the dress this morning vs. pics taken late last night, the contrast/shine is much more exaggerated with a flash picture vs. how it looks in real life.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drat-forgot-to-return-can-this-dress-be-saved#post-478563 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:55:13 +0000 velvetychocolate 478563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this is quite pretty on you - it's just that it 'needs something'. Pearls? Push up the sleeves and add a topper as per suz's suggestion? Lighten up the hose a bit? That kind of thing. </p> <p>I vote road-test in Vegas and see how you do. </p> <p>By the way, I once bought a dress that didn't seem very me...it sat in my basement closet, destined for the give-away or donate bin. It was the Michael Kors green marble print dress. It just 'needed something' on me and was definitely way out of my comfort zone. Almost a year later (I misssed my window to return too), on a whim, I pulled it out and tried it with flat boots, hose, a boyfriend style cardigan, a wide belt ...and suddenly it worked. </p> <p>I think this dress has potential. If it wasn't too expensive, and you can make it work for Vegas, then it's still a keeper. Just needs some extra styling I think.&lt;-- Take that with a grain of salt since I'm certainly not an expert at these things. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drat-forgot-to-return-can-this-dress-be-saved#post-478537 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:44:27 +0000 HelenInCanada 478537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a bit of a fun dress. I don't think it's as elegant or form-fitting as some of your other pieces, but I suppose it's a change out of your comfort zone. If you're not thrilled while wearing it, I say try to return it. But maybe you'll grow to love it...? You do have the option of consigning or e-bay if after several wearings you decide you hate it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drat-forgot-to-return-can-this-dress-be-saved#post-478515 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:24:08 +0000 Jonesy 478515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, I rather like it! I can totally see it with a jacket and some tall boots for daytime, and I think it works on its own really well for nighttime going out, etc. But, if you can return it and you are not 100% sold on it, then do what you've gotta do :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drat-forgot-to-return-can-this-dress-be-saved#post-478509 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:21:42 +0000 Marlene1 478509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think the dress is a disaster, but I don't think the proportions flatter you - I think the dress makes you look very short from the chin to the bust line. It's not up to your usual standard - you've posted many, many fabb-er outfits. I'd advise going with your gut feeling and return if possible. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drat-forgot-to-return-can-this-dress-be-saved#post-478441 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:24:43 +0000 Mochi 478441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Listen to your gut feeling! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drat-forgot-to-return-can-this-dress-be-saved#post-478439 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:23:56 +0000 Kari 478439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Huh! Perhaps I hit on the UK website instead yesterday. That *is* odd, but relieving.</p> <p>Okay. So... should I try returning the dress? Some of you actually seem to like it a lot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drat-forgot-to-return-can-this-dress-be-saved#post-478435 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:20:47 +0000 Mochi 478435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari, I'm a bit confused. I just checked the asos US website</p> <p><a href="http://us.asos.com/infopages/pgehelpdesk.aspx#/level12/level220" rel="nofollow">http://us.asos.com/infopages/p.....2/level220</a></p> <p>Says you can return any item within 28 days of receipt for a refund. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drat-forgot-to-return-can-this-dress-be-saved#post-478412 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:04:03 +0000 celia 478412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I much like the dress but the photo with the detail seems very shiny, too much for my taste.<br /> Also it gives off a very boho feeling that is not what you usually go for.<br /> This being said, I think it is perfect for your coming.<br /> Wear it and see what is your confort level with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drat-forgot-to-return-can-this-dress-be-saved#post-478401 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:52:14 +0000 HelloKitty 478401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you should keep it, Kari! Yes the sequins are not what you expected but I am sure you can style it. The fit is gorgeous and the dress has a beautiful drape on you. Curious, why wear this with only dark tights? I think you could definitely wear it with lighter black hose (like Michelle wears) and red shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drat-forgot-to-return-can-this-dress-be-saved#post-478358 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:01:58 +0000 missvee 478358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not crazy about it on you. The style is okay but your other wrap dresses are so much more flattering. I'd consign it and move on. You might get 25% - 30% of what you paid, but that's better than nothing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drat-forgot-to-return-can-this-dress-be-saved#post-478355 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:00:08 +0000 Suz 478355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari, I understand why you wanted to return it. With all its virtues, there's something...I don't know....somehow OFF about it. </p> <p>BUT, having said that, some of this impression may have to do with the way it appears in photos vs. in real life; the flash mainly picks up the sparkle in the skirt and I have a feeling this dress might be MUCH better in motion than in a static pic. </p> <p>For me, the issue is not the shine so much as a slight impression of heaviness (despite the floaty fabric), so I am wondering, can you push the sleeves up? Add a topper? I think that doing something to break up the pattern and somehow "open" the look will actually make this dress very festive and fun to wear, as someone said. Las Vegas sounds like the perfect opportunity! Why not try it out there and if you really don't like it, maybe consider consigning it back at home? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drat-forgot-to-return-can-this-dress-be-saved#post-478347 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:47:36 +0000 modgrl 478347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's really festive and fun. It fits you well. I would hold on to it for holiday parties and Vegas. I have worn sequins to work now and again. If you find a way to tone it down with a more casual piece like a soft cardigan or denim jacket, you can wear it more often. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drat-forgot-to-return-can-this-dress-be-saved#post-478314 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:01:32 +0000 Mochi 478314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi. I like Deborah am not liking this dress on you so much. It's not the fit, which is really good, but the pattern (I have a bias here, tend to go for lower-key, so take it for what it's worth). </p> <p>BUT. I think if you were to wear it with a longer cardigan or a pullover sweater over it, you'd be reducing the splashiness by about half, and that might help a lot. It just overwhelms me as is. </p> <p>(I love your green coat!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drat-forgot-to-return-can-this-dress-be-saved#post-478310 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:45:23 +0000 Vildy 478310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There's a lot of shiny motifs about - like Miu Miu's (I think it is) swallows.<br /> You know, everything looks more subdued at night. Have you thought of<br /> wearing it out at night, instead? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drat-forgot-to-return-can-this-dress-be-saved#post-478308 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:39:43 +0000 Astrid 478308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, boots and a beret would be great! I really like the dress and I think you could make it work if you decide to keep it. It looks lovely on you and it's not at all over-the-top, I think the sequined details look very festive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drat-forgot-to-return-can-this-dress-be-saved#post-478300 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:08:57 +0000 Fruitful 478300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with Londonkiwi that it could look great with one of your berets!</p> <p>I also think tall heeled boots when I see this dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drat-forgot-to-return-can-this-dress-be-saved#post-478270 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:49:35 +0000 londonkiwi (now back in NZ) 478270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ohhh, love! I think that it would be perfect for Vegas. Do you have any heeled long boots? Am thinking slightly retro with a pointy toe. </p> <p>Another thought, I can't recall whether you are a hat wearer? Would love to see it with a little beret... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drat-forgot-to-return-can-this-dress-be-saved#post-478267 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:45:01 +0000 AJ 478267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There is a kid's consignment store that I go to that pays you right away, but you get less than you would if you wait for it to sell. So it's time or money I guess. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drat-forgot-to-return-can-this-dress-be-saved#post-478265 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:42:45 +0000 Kari 478265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AJ, if I go the consignment route, I don't think that Vegas would be the way to go since I'll only be there for a weekend. From what I understand, most consignment stores will only pay you if the item actually sells. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drat-forgot-to-return-can-this-dress-be-saved#post-478264 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:38:22 +0000 AJ 478264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well if there is any place to road test a shiny dress, that would be Vegas! LOL! </p> <p>I have to admit that I'm not digging the shiny factor or the fact that the style doesn't highlight your pretty shape.</p> <p>Maybe inquire at a Las Vegas consignment store? </p>