https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision-your-thoughts-please Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:32:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision-your-thoughts-please/page/2#post-306355 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:08:22 +0000 Aida 306355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In that case, I vote let it out the 1-2" that you are able and have it also taken in so it tapers more; having it short WITH the taper may make it a bit too vavoom (though you've got the legs for it!). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision-your-thoughts-please/page/2#post-306331 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 23:27:43 +0000 Ornella 306331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aida, I think along the same lines actually. Today I wore LBD, it's almost the same length as this dress but has tulip style skirt and it felt different.<br /> So, taking the bottom in a bit might do the trick. And I think it's worth giving it a chance at least until I find the replacement that ticks every single box. I like the dress and I know all too well that good one is a nightmare to find.<br /> Last but not least (!) the husband has spoken today as well and he likes it very much </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision-your-thoughts-please#post-306318 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 23:08:05 +0000 Aida 306318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't chime in on this yesterday because I couldn't figure out what felt off about the dress to me, and I think today I've got it: I feel like the bottom hem needs to be tapered a little bit. Right now, the fit looks wider on the hips and then drops straight down making you look larger than you are. Look at your pencil skirt photo from your cardigan week, and you can see what I mean. Hopefully Angie will explain why she voted return though, I'm curious as well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision-your-thoughts-please#post-306210 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 19:49:27 +0000 Lynne 306210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you decide to go custom made, you could have the one on the lovely card you posted made.....it would be beautiful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision-your-thoughts-please#post-306204 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 19:45:34 +0000 Ornella 306204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lynne, you are right in leaving enough fabric after the hemming, and 1 inch would be final length as it the hem is quite deep. I am used to checking that first when I buy dresses, in case they need altering. This is lifetime of frustrations turned into some wisdom.</p> <p>I hear you about asking my friend to make a dress for me... she's done great things for me in the past but doesn't want to get paid. I haven't found a favor I can reciprocate with to feel comfortable enough to ask her. But, I did think of custom made dress as an option. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision-your-thoughts-please#post-306203 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 19:43:35 +0000 Marley 306203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think its a Keeper - just leave it as is, and have fun with it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision-your-thoughts-please#post-306195 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 19:36:59 +0000 Lynne 306195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ornella, when you say the hem has 2-3 cm, remember that you cannot use all that length. You still need a hem on the dress, and if it's too narrow it may not sit well. You can usually only gain 1-1.5 cm length with a standerd dress hem, unless the hem is very deep. So I also vote return. Have you thought of paying your seamstress friend to make you a perfectly fitting sheath? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision-your-thoughts-please#post-306182 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 19:30:20 +0000 cora*♥* 306182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd say return, too. I agree with Scarlet about the silhouette, although I can't say what's wrong there but there's something. It has a school uniform vibe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision-your-thoughts-please#post-306115 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:43:41 +0000 Scarlet 306115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Before reading all the comments my reaction was return. The dress fits very well, but somehow the silhouette seems not right, and I am not sure what should be changed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision-your-thoughts-please#post-306095 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:08:51 +0000 Ornella 306095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh dear... this is my idea of a nightmare, it was all going so well with opinions being mostly 1 and 2 and then Angie had spoken. Ah, the tears... almost.<br /> I wish I knew about the basis of your guideline Angie, if you stop by here again I'd really appreciate it. If it's about fiddling with the neckline, I no longer plan to do it if I decide to keep it.</p> <p>Thanks everyone, I find your feedback the best way to learn! I'll give my thoughts of the dress and if they do or don't make sense, please speak, I maybe see something that is not there. The length can be amended. I am not bothered by the neckline, I actually quite like it. If it was plain, the other thing that would make this dress attractive to me style-wise would have been the sleeves. They are just what I need, nice shape that gives slightly (and much needed) wider line to my shoulders. Plain sleeveless or short-sleeve style dress cannot do this. And hearing others saying that the basics don't have to be plain is very useful - I need to think a bit more outside the box.</p> <p>I am torn now and for the final decision probably need to see the dress in action and style it whichever way I can think of and sleep over it a few more days. I am scarves/necklace fan so the dress limits me in that sense, but I also find it challenging for that reason (again, thinking outside my box) as I am sure the hose and shirts can do a nice few tricks with it. There are at least 5 ways I can wear the dress. My spring wardrobe is pretty slim and having a versatile dress would give it a nice boost. But, as I said, I am not prepared for too many compromises, while at the same time I must bear in mind the likelihood of finding a suitable dress soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision-your-thoughts-please#post-305820 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 03:07:42 +0000 Angie 305820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote return the dress. Not worth the fiddle. Onto something better, Ornella. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision-your-thoughts-please#post-305809 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 02:58:51 +0000 Refugee 305809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this is lovely. I vote 1 with a disclaimer. A basic does not have to be without detail. This will serve as a great basic. As far as length, that is really dependant upon you personally are comfortable with. I think the length looks great on you but, if you will feel more comfortable letting it down a bit, then let it down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision-your-thoughts-please#post-305796 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 02:44:04 +0000 afterism 305796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep it, wear it longer &amp; sleeveless. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision-your-thoughts-please#post-305785 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 02:34:44 +0000 Stephanie 305785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's definitely a basic--actually, it's the best kind of basic, a basic with a little something extra! If you're uncomfortable with the length, let it out, but it looks nice on you as is, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision-your-thoughts-please#post-305763 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 02:18:22 +0000 modgrl 305763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the dress and I wouldn't touch it.<br /> #1 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision-your-thoughts-please#post-305759 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 02:16:35 +0000 nicoleb 305759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute! I like it as is, but if the length makes you uncomfortable that totally up to you. I also really like the bow detail, i don't think it's too much to make it not a basic.</p> <p>Edited to add: uh, so i choose #1 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision-your-thoughts-please#post-305753 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 02:11:51 +0000 dottie 305753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the neckline. It gives a nice bit of detail and shows off the shoulder line. I vote either 1 or 2. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision-your-thoughts-please#post-305650 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 23:34:05 +0000 rute 305650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision-your-thoughts-please#post-305643 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 23:29:02 +0000 tracy 305643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Torn between 1 &amp; 2. Neckline is fab and certainly can be worn as a basic. Length is fine, as previously said if worn with tights and boots. Lengthen it if you are more comfortable though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision-your-thoughts-please#post-305608 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:13:54 +0000 Zoe B. 305608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1--it looks fab as is. If you really aren't comfortable with the length, then #2, but I like the neckline as is! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision-your-thoughts-please#post-305607 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:12:31 +0000 chouette22 305607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>True, your dress is very similar to mine, so I might be a bit partial. I really like it on you and the red layer underneath is fabulous. I agree with Sveta: with tights and boots, I wouldn't bother about the length; but without, I think the 2-3cm would make the needed difference. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision-your-thoughts-please#post-305606 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:12:28 +0000 catgirl 305606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm torn between #1 and #2. I think you could let the length out a wee bit but also leave as is, like Sveta said. The neckline is not froofy enough to be a problem IMHO, unless it bothers you. So the real question is: does it bother you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision-your-thoughts-please#post-305604 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:07:16 +0000 sinead 305604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for option 2. It's a great dress- I think it would be a shame to take away the pretty neckline. It's still a basic, just a basic with some interesting details. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision-your-thoughts-please#post-305598 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:53:24 +0000 Sveta 305598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will go against the current here and vote #1. I think the length is great, especially with boots or booties and tights. Neckline is interesting and looks fine with a layer anderneath. Try it with black or charcoal turtleneck or with button down shirt layered ander the dress. A jacket over it should also work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision-your-thoughts-please#post-305562 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:12:34 +0000 Queen Mum 305562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote #2.<br /> I don't think the neckline pushes this dress out of "basics" You could easily wear a jacket over this dress, and while the neckline would be partially hidden, I dont' think the detail on the neckline would compete with a jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision-your-thoughts-please#post-305555 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:09:10 +0000 Mo 305555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#2 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision-your-thoughts-please#post-305553 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:08:01 +0000 Kate 305553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote 2 also. I think of this neckline as a necklace replacement. It's an awesome basic, and I think the neckline doesn't push it out of the basics category. Unless you are big on necklaces and would be sad that you can't wear a necklace with this dress, I would leave the neckline as is. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision-your-thoughts-please#post-305551 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:07:45 +0000 thimblelina 305551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the neckline is very chic... A plain scoop neck jumper might begin to feel sort of Romper Room without a little flourish like the bow. And it is very subtle. You look pretty in this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision-your-thoughts-please#post-305548 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:07:04 +0000 rae 305548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>2! I love the neckline, and the rest of the dress looks great to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision-your-thoughts-please#post-305543 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:04:01 +0000 CocoLion 305543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Assuming there is enough hem to let the dress out to your desired length, I vote #2. I kind of like the bow neckline, it suits you. </p>