https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-struggles-continue Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:24:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-struggles-continue/page/2#post-2326005 Sat, 10 Jun 2023 20:55:28 +0000 Minaminu 2326005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oh Janet, sorry to hear that! it's a beautiful piece but I guess you are right about the arms - to my eyes your arms are perfectly toned but it's also a question of feeling comfortable.</p> <p>@Joy, i think you are very skilled&nbsp; in getting the right preloved dresses. I bought 2 preloved dresses and both of them are wrong in so many ways - thankfully I managed to resell them quickly but what a pain! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-struggles-continue/page/2#post-2325972 Sat, 10 Jun 2023 14:37:27 +0000 Anonymous 2325972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find my favorite dresses second hand. &nbsp;They seen to be longer and more modest. &nbsp;So many summer dresses have deep V necklines or narrow straps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-struggles-continue/page/2#post-2325863 Fri, 09 Jun 2023 14:08:28 +0000 Janet 2325863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, I see the Stephen Doherty dress now on the US site. It is a gorgeous print and reads a bid dressy, although I suppose it could go anywhere. I bet it would be really great for someone with a straighter body type (ie not big boobs, LOL). With that high neck and voluminous cut, I’m just not sure about it on me. I feel like toned arms would be doing a lot of the work in making that dress sing, and unfortunately that is not something Pilates has done for me yet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-struggles-continue#post-2325849 Fri, 09 Jun 2023 12:57:58 +0000 Helena 2325849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is too bad about the striped one ... what a weird design flaw ... hopefully something similar will present itself to you! </p> <p>The bold print would be just stunning on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-struggles-continue#post-2325758 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 18:51:18 +0000 Kate 2325758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, the&nbsp;Stephen Doherty dress Minaminu posted is now up on the US COS website, and it is beautiful. As is the whole collection.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-struggles-continue#post-2325716 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 13:16:15 +0000 RobinF 2325716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Too bad the striped dress won't work - looks fab. I love your silver sandals. </p> <p>I love all the pretty dresses but find that I don't wear them in reality. I have to wear slip shorts under dresses and they make me too hot and uncomfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-struggles-continue#post-2325689 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 03:14:02 +0000 JP 2325689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Too bad the Anthro dress doesn't have stretch because it looks amazing on you, Janet!<br />I like the TH dress a lot, it looks comfortable, I will look for that.&nbsp; It's hard to find dresses, have you ever tried eShakti? if you like one of their designs you can customize the length, neckline, sleeves, and even the fabric on some designs, like this one:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.eshakti.com/shop/Dresses/Front-metal-zip-cotton-jersey-dress-CL0094980?view_source=regular&amp;index=66">https://www.eshakti.com/shop/D.....urce=regul</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-struggles-continue#post-2325686 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 01:47:24 +0000 Jaime 2325686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A shame about the Anthro dress but apparently it was poorly designed or fitted. Love the silver sandals. I think silver hair has a bit of an edge in itself, but agree it needs an intentional hairstyle to look its best. Although I have seen some glorious long grey hair too. Anyway, I hear you on that issue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-struggles-continue#post-2325663 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 22:19:25 +0000 Style Fan 2325663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is too bad about the Anthro dress.&nbsp; It looks great in the picture.&nbsp; Your sandals are very cute. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-struggles-continue#post-2325648 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 20:40:23 +0000 Janet 2325648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Minaminu, sounds intriguing but the link only takes me to their home page, and a search for Stephen Doherty doesn’t come up with anything, at least not the US site. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-struggles-continue#post-2325640 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 19:44:09 +0000 Minaminu 2325640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, that must be quite frustrating! I just bought (and put for sales) a preloved linen dress which sounded lovely but is just wrong. Simple lines, solid colours and some edginess seems to be a seldom combination.</p> <p>Cos just released some pieces in collaboration with Stephen Doherty, could it be something of interest for you?</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.cos.com/en_gbp/women/womenswear/dresses/product.digital-print-floral-silk-blend-maxi-dress-black.1180065001.html">DIGITAL-PRINT FLORAL SILK-BLEND MAXI DRESS - BLACK / FLORAL - COS</a></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-struggles-continue#post-2325639 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 19:25:32 +0000 Janet 2325639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gail, I’m actually feeling a little urgency to stock up a bit as I see hemlines going shorter again! I am firmly on team midi/maxi and don’t even like the just-below-knee length so much anymore. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-struggles-continue#post-2325638 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 19:10:57 +0000 Gail 2325638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love both dresses. The Anthro one looks like it fits in the pic but if you can't move comfortably it's a no go lol!<br />I love summer dresses and have quite a few so am trying to hold back on the TH one which is right up my alley !</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-struggles-continue#post-2325637 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 18:41:05 +0000 Angie 2325637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Got it! Will keep my eyes peeled. Good to be picky :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-struggles-continue#post-2325636 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 18:40:02 +0000 Janet 2325636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Angie! </p> <p>At this point I would really be most interested in a solid color dress. Almost all my dresses are prints, or black (and now one in muted blue). The ideal is the COS dress I tried in the green — the color and vibe were exactly what I’m after! I know, I’m being very picky!</p> <p>I’d be open to some sort of stripe also — I’m just a bit saturated on floral/botanical/motif prints. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-struggles-continue#post-2325634 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 18:30:32 +0000 Angie 2325634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And!&nbsp;</p> <p>This dress has possibilities for you too:&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://anneklein.com/collections/dresses/products/tie-shoulder-surplice-midi-dress-anne-black-multi?variant=39950423326791">https://anneklein.com/collecti.....lack-multi</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-struggles-continue#post-2325631 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 18:23:36 +0000 Angie 2325631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic! Easy alteration. I bet a comfy dress too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-struggles-continue#post-2325628 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 18:17:07 +0000 Janet 2325628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, it’s a knit, so nice drape. It needs a little stitch in the bodice to keep the deep V wrap neckline in place but otherwise fit beautifully straight off the hanger. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-struggles-continue#post-2325626 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 18:12:48 +0000 Angie 2325626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Janet,</b> is<b></b> your new floral dress knitted or woven? I'll make it a top pick.</p> <p>Fab new sandals that bookend your hair too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-struggles-continue#post-2325617 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 16:45:31 +0000 Janet 2325617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, it looks good, but there is zero stretch in it, and if I lift my arms up or forward, it pulls uncomfortably in the shoulder and across the back. I've learned to pay attention to that issue!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-struggles-continue#post-2325615 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 16:39:02 +0000 Suz 2325615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, first off, that dress looks great in the photos! It looks as if it is meant to fit that way? I like it on you, and I really like the sandals.&nbsp;</p> <p>The other dress looks as if it is really nice, too!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-struggles-continue#post-2325614 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 16:18:27 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2325614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Too bad, because it is a cute style and looks good on you. The tropical print one is really nice, too. Dresses are hard to find! Finding something that fits from shoulders to the knees is a tall order. (pun intended) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-struggles-continue#post-2325610 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 16:07:38 +0000 Janet 2325610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all!</p> <p>Slim cat, it seems most things here are STILL all ruffles and tiers and puffed sleeves, and I just CANNOT. LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-struggles-continue#post-2325607 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 16:01:23 +0000 slim cat 2325607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your new dark floral dress and silver sandals!&nbsp;<br />The dresses are hard for me in general - this season especially ( just don't feel right - corset details, bright colors, short and playful ones...). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-struggles-continue#post-2325605 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 15:12:50 +0000 cat2 2325605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the clean lined sandals will be good for outfits with other clear focal points, the sandals won’t compete for attention. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-struggles-continue#post-2325601 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:53:02 +0000 ChristelJ 2325601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The TH dress is a beauty. I like the empire waist and bra-friendly straps, the bold print and the general cut. I bet it's amazing on you. Also your silver sandals look like a good find because they are simple and versatile. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-struggles-continue#post-2325597 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:14:06 +0000 LJP 2325597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's too bad about the Anthro dress - it's kind of cool with that bodice tie bit! &nbsp; I feel like I have a surfeit of dresses this year - I have 5-6 and certainly don't need that many ! &nbsp;But we have different tastes when it comes to dresses so mine are of no inspiration to you &nbsp;I bet the Tommy H is really great on you - very resort looking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-struggles-continue#post-2325594 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:10:20 +0000 NancyW 2325594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have two dresses that are cut like this and they are ‘at home’ staples for me in the American South. So easy to wear! This pattern/color palette elevates yours and I can see this being worn to a restaurant or a day of shopping. May take a look at Macy’s later this week. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-struggles-continue#post-2325593 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:09:36 +0000 BlueJay 2325593@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute Tommy dress, Janet! I like the reds and pinks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-struggles-continue#post-2325586 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:59:12 +0000 Mirjana 2325586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I understand you, finding a good dress is a nightmare for me. </p>