https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 28 May 2026 12:42:12 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision/page/2#post-1555982 Sat, 12 Sep 2015 21:25:52 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1555982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dress was just right for the occasion. No one did short or sleeveless -- we all knew what was appropriate. There were a lot of people in midi dresses. The mother of one of my childhood friends attended and I liked her dress the best; it was a midi, short sleeve, beige sequined dress. It wouldn't have suited me but it was excellent for her.</p> <p>I wore Stuart Weitzman blue crystal snake high heeled pumps that matched the dress, and I had a small shoulder bag (clutch size) in a well matched lighter shade of blue. I also wore a substantial amount of 22k gold jewelry (earrings, bangles, necklace, rings) because that is a Saudi thing to do.</p> <p>I wish the coral pink dress had suited me a little better. It was one I had high hopes for when I ordered, and I really liked the jersey knit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision/page/2#post-1555972 Sat, 12 Sep 2015 21:10:37 +0000 Anonymous 1555972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Way late to the party. &nbsp;would you share with us all how you felt wearing your choice? &nbsp;I would have worn #1 and carried a clutch that had a little design and/or color to it. &nbsp;What are your observations on how other women dressed for the occasion and what the ranges in style were? &nbsp;did you notice, in short, others wearing dresses like #2, 3, or 4?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision/page/2#post-1555879 Sat, 12 Sep 2015 16:51:06 +0000 Staysfit 1555879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very late, but these are terrific dresses. I'm glad you are probably back and the decision was already made because I like both 1 and 3. They are both fab, and you look beautiful in both. I hope you enjoyed the event! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision/page/2#post-1555860 Sat, 12 Sep 2015 16:03:16 +0000 ladyjules 1555860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I guess I'm late, but I wanna say how much I love #1, and how retro and stylish #4 looks. Very nice choices. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision/page/2#post-1554344 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 22:34:48 +0000 Rambling Ann 1554344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Way too late - I hope you had a wonderful time. Just wanted to say these photos are a wonderful illustration of the power of owning a decent pair of dressy nude shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision/page/2#post-1554338 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 22:28:47 +0000 Style Fan 1554338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1.&nbsp; No competition in my eyes.&nbsp; Have fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision/page/2#post-1554269 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 19:21:00 +0000 Anonymous 1554269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm chiming in a little late here, but I wanted to relate that my DH and I once hosted a dinner party for someone from the Middle East (I believe it was Saudi Arabia, as my DH had visited there, but I can't remember). We were told not to serve alcohol, and that he couldn't eat the chicken because it has to be killed and bled a certain way. So we bought seafood for him, as I had already prepared a delicious Southwestern style chicken casserole for everyone else. As for the alcohol, well, dessert was Strawberry Tequila cake, with tequila in it, of course. We just didn't tell him it was in there. What he didn't know didn't hurt him. What can I say? I didn't get the news of his dietary restrictions until after I had prepared the casserole and baked the cake. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision/page/2#post-1550903 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 15:27:15 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1550903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your advice (and compliments!) did keep the #1 dress. Krishni, I really liked your interpretations of the "message" of each, and agree with it. I have a tendency to go for kick ass over warm and approachable, but I was sorry that the pink dress did not suit me as well as I would have liked.</p> <p>I also have a pair of "sea crystal snake" Stuart Weitzman pumps that are the same color that I may sub in for the Okala ankle straps. Bringing both. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision/page/2#post-1550868 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 14:26:11 +0000 Amy 1550868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 is by far my favorite. You look polished and pretty! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision#post-1550738 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 06:03:06 +0000 elpgal 1550738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#4 is very intriguing and has promise. But agree with the others that #1 looks complete and well suited to the occasion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision#post-1550734 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 05:46:56 +0000 Maneera 1550734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@krishnidoux.....I actually fell off my chair laughing at your interpretation of what each dress "says!!! Beyond hilarious!!!! It's 110% the funniest and most amazingly written dialogue I've read on YLF yet! LOL! You're a super funny, witty but smart woman! I also agree 100%, which is why I think #1 is better for UmmLila </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision#post-1550733 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 05:44:29 +0000 Maneera 1550733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love #1! Fan-fucking-tastic! That's THE dress for this event, for sure. </p> <p>However, I so so so love you in #3, I really wish you could keep both. That dress is dressy, sexy and elegant - all together. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision#post-1550725 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 04:53:09 +0000 Ankita 1550725@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 all the way and perfect choice of shoes too! You look stunning &amp; it will also be considered appropriately dressed... hope you have a lovely time ☺ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision#post-1550657 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 02:19:15 +0000 pcs5054 1550657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 looks great and sounds like may be the most appropriate for the occasion.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision#post-1550650 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 02:14:11 +0000 krishnidoux 1550650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would go for 3!<br />More relax, uplifting color yet understated enough, passe-partout, very feminine, very flattering, it reads : "I am approachable, enjoyable to speak with, yet modest and well mannered. I feel confident with myself, not hung up about my body. I am warm, inclusive. Comfort is important to me, so I will make you feel comfortable in a conversation. Come on, talk to me! I am fun. "</p> <p>Here is what the other dresses say to me (given the <u>occasion </u>to which you are planning to wear them). (BTW they all look gorgeous on you, they are all killers, and will not say the same thing in different <i>contexts.</i>) (This is done tongue in cheeks).</p> <p>Here is what 1 says to me: " Let's cut it to the chase here. I am very professional. I have teeth, and may possibly bite if you don't watch out. I am not completely open, am on my guard, &nbsp;and not ready to reveal my true colors. You won't know what I think. Everything you say may be used against you. Don't you mess with me."</p> <p>Here is what 2 says to me: "Oh hi! ... Me? Oh, nothing, just a bit tired... Yeah... those functions, you know... I've seen my share... what was it you were saying? &nbsp;Jeez I'm so forgetful tonight. Must be the long flight. (Yawn). Well anyway, keep speaking with me at your own risk. I will most likely tend to be a bit negative. Where's the bar?"</p> <p>Here is what 4 says to me: "Hello everyone! Don't you worry anymore: I have arrived! &nbsp;I am a very proper person, you know. So proper I may make you feel slightly abashed as we chat. I will tell you about my plans, how I am preparing &nbsp; - over preparing - for three Christmases in advance. Oh, and also, I want to be forgotten. You can look at me, but no need to try to know me. &nbsp;</p> <p>(From a diplomat's ex-spouse, very very acquainted with formal, semi-formal, "business casual" functions involving royalty and government officials. I also lived in a Muslim country. There was always alcohol served at every reception I went to, but you are correct, it would be best not to drink if in company of official representatives).&nbsp; </p> <p>PS: all these dresses suit you wonderfully and you are a breathtakingly beautiful woman. I am just trying to get my point across about what seems to be, to my eye, the most appropriate attire for the specific event you are describing).&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision#post-1550637 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 01:56:24 +0000 Sveta 1550637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 has no competition in my eye - both interesting and appropriate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision#post-1550609 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 01:13:26 +0000 Jaime 1550609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also thought #1. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision#post-1550608 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 01:12:33 +0000 abc 1550608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Number one for the win! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision#post-1550597 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 00:55:44 +0000 Brooklyn 1550597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No 1! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision#post-1550568 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 00:17:47 +0000 Anonymous 1550568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep, #1 here too. I think it's perfect for the occasion. I also rather like 4. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision#post-1550564 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 00:01:57 +0000 Diana 1550564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 for me too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision#post-1550560 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 23:48:11 +0000 DJP 1550560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No doubt about it;&nbsp;in #1 you are a beautiful woman wearing a lovely dress, in # 2 it's all about the dress. You wear all the dresses very well but in #1 you really shine! (and the pointy shoes, KILLER)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision#post-1550554 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 23:34:50 +0000 Suz 1550554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First one is gorgeous on you!! &nbsp;Love it with those shoes, too. Perfect choice!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision#post-1550542 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 22:51:49 +0000 Cerinda 1550542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep, #1.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision#post-1550521 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 22:08:30 +0000 Gail 1550521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 all the way.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision#post-1550509 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 21:38:47 +0000 Peri 1550509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for #1 and I promise I decided before I read all the other comments! I like #2 as well but it looks casual to me, not at all evening attire.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision#post-1550507 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 21:34:37 +0000 AviaMariah 1550507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My vote is for #1. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision#post-1550504 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 21:30:29 +0000 JAileen 1550504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 here too. Are short sleeves ok? Your event sounds fantastic! Have a great time. At least is isn't August - I've visited D.C. then - ugh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision#post-1550503 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 21:29:15 +0000 kellygirl 1550503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE #1! Have fun </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision#post-1550502 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 21:29:11 +0000 Janet 1550502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely the first one! </p>