https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-i-am-considering Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:32:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-i-am-considering/page/2#post-2003330 Sat, 16 Feb 2019 19:29:29 +0000 lyn67 2003330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, nr 5 is best of all-you can wear with other shoes for work! The first 3 are also great for an office! Others&nbsp; good for casuals, great finds, can't wait to see them on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-i-am-considering/page/2#post-2003269 Sat, 16 Feb 2019 13:45:30 +0000 nemosmom 2003269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the yellow one and the blue/white stripe one would look really pretty on you, but I hear you on the arctic office. I also can't STAND to be cold - especially in the summer.</p> <p>I kept a lap blanket in my pod at my office and a space heater under my table, so the only time I was cold was in the conference rooms - are you allowed to keep a space heater under your desk? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-i-am-considering/page/2#post-2003223 Sat, 16 Feb 2019 07:08:08 +0000 Bijou 2003223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anchie I like the dresses you have selected and agree that given your air-conditioning at work, you will need toppers or some sort of cover up. I tend to wear cropped jackets or capes in summer with my dresses. My cropped toppers are in finds. </p> <p>Whilst sheath dresses are often harder to fit, but when you get them right, they are such a simple work dress solution and can be paired with jackets of different lengths. I enjoy midi dresses too, but find that with extra volume in the skirt, the jacket needs to be very cropped so that my waist is still defined - jackets 1 and 2 are best for this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-i-am-considering/page/2#post-2003207 Sat, 16 Feb 2019 04:39:30 +0000 Anonymous 2003207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>- Not too summery/springy to me but I run warm &amp; live in a subtropical climate.<br /> If I lived somewhere colder, I’d still rock them with hoisery/coat/topper ... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-i-am-considering/page/2#post-2003206 Sat, 16 Feb 2019 04:37:29 +0000 Anonymous 2003206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I love #s 1, 3 &amp; 5! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-i-am-considering/page/2#post-2003194 Sat, 16 Feb 2019 03:01:04 +0000 Gretchen 2003194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>+1 on the office poncho/shawl. My team calls mine my “blankie” which is just fine with me. If they are going to crank up the a/c, I see no problem with wrapping up in an extra layer for the day! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-i-am-considering/page/2#post-2003177 Sat, 16 Feb 2019 00:52:48 +0000 mtnsofthemoon 2003177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I absolutely LOVE #2 and 3.&nbsp; I have been contemplating buying #2 and would love to know who or what site #3 is from.&nbsp; Along with the poncho suggestion - I purchased this shawl to keep in my office for when I get cold.&nbsp; I have worn cardigans many years ago but got very burned out on them.&nbsp; I also wear blazers over dresses sometimes at work. This shawl is neutral and something new for me that I have enjoyed.&nbsp; Its very warm too.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-i-am-considering/page/2#post-2003155 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 23:53:23 +0000 Angie 2003155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Anchie</b>, it's easier to layer more warmly with skirts and pants than dresses.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-i-am-considering/page/2#post-2003147 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 22:50:06 +0000 Lucy 2003147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm, I am more optimistic you can find something for summer/spring. I wear dresses most days to work. I live in a very hot climate, and have variable air con in my beautiful heritage building &nbsp;- some days it is freezing inside, other days the aircon just gives up trying and it's hot inside! &nbsp;<br />Sleeveless dresses layer well with both jackets and cardigans, so I rely on them to deal with summer aircon. You just have to get the length right on the jacket to make it work.&nbsp;<br />I might also keep a few pairs of shoes at work, so if I get cold I can switch from sandals (essential for the commute, it is often steamy!) into something with a closed toe.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-i-am-considering/page/2#post-2003142 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 22:22:35 +0000 anchie 2003142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie - so you think that skirts would be better option then either dresses or pants? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-i-am-considering/page/2#post-2003044 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 17:32:40 +0000 Angie 2003044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some dresses for the weekend! And skirts with layers for work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-i-am-considering/page/2#post-2002999 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 15:39:26 +0000 Christina F. 2002999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No problem, Anchie. My white poncho from the Find I included stays at my desk year round. I need summer layers to survive here, since it's hot outside and on subway platforms, but freezing in the office and in the subways (unless the a/c is broken in the subway car). I also like a cropped cardigan or jean jacket over dresses in the summer - though I often have to wear the latter around my waist on my commute. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-i-am-considering/page/2#post-2002980 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 15:13:36 +0000 Anonymous 2002980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Best to work in offices with mostly women! Unlike men, we can dress appropriately for the heat </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-i-am-considering#post-2002979 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 15:10:52 +0000 anchie 2002979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Katerina and FashiIntern - I will definitely get more casual dresses but trying to sit on my hands at the moment until I figure this little better.<br /> Christina F - this is great idea! I do have my winter office poncho that I am wearing almost daily and actually right now. But it didn’t occur to me that I can have something like that for the summer too. Thank you! Back to the drawing board. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-i-am-considering#post-2002976 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 15:00:27 +0000 Christina F. 2002976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It it helps... I often use a neutral knitted shawl or poncho for layering over items at work. It obscures the look of my outfits a bit, but I don't care about that when I'm at my desk. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-i-am-considering#post-2002927 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 13:18:39 +0000 Katerina 2002927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don´t have much to add - not good at dresses. Just wanted to say that I love the yellow one. Would it be "your" yellow colour? Maybe for free time?&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-i-am-considering#post-2002905 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 11:14:16 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2002905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>:( Reality :(</div><div><br /></div><div>At least the change of silhouettes on evenings and weekends will give you a break. These are too gearish for some people, but I like dresses like Patagonia and Prana's as loungewear when it's warm. <a rel="nofollow" href="https://global.prana.com/women/dresses-skirts/dresses.html">https://global.prana.com/women.....esses.html</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.patagonia.com/shop/womens-dresses-skirts?start=0&amp;sz=48#tile-33 I">https://www.patagonia.com/shop.....48#tile-33</a> I pick them up on sale or clearance.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-i-am-considering#post-2002899 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 10:54:47 +0000 anchie 2002899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I am kind of disappointed, but I think I should accept reality of my everyday life and rethink all this. Dresses don’t seems so practical for my work wear for spring summer season. I am not saying impossible but it will be challenge to find appropriate dresses and successfully combine them with toppers and shoes for sufficient insulation in AC.<br /> Fall winter season will probably be easier to manage, tights and knee high boots can be warm enough.<br /> So I may concentrate on spring summer dresses for weekends and casual wear only, and continue wearing pants for work and do the opposite in fall winter season. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-i-am-considering#post-2002817 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 03:46:12 +0000 Anonymous 2002817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the yellow one for you. It will look summery because of the color. Yellow looks stunning with grey/white hair. I am trying to find my best shade. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-i-am-considering#post-2002797 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 02:51:12 +0000 rachylou 2002797@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I lean 1, 2, &amp; 3... they feel tailored to me... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-i-am-considering#post-2002663 Thu, 14 Feb 2019 22:35:23 +0000 JAileen 2002663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 2, 4, and 6. The shape of 3 is fine, but I wouldn’t have chosen those colors for you. 1 and 5 are too body con for my taste. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-i-am-considering#post-2002660 Thu, 14 Feb 2019 22:33:26 +0000 Cee 2002660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They all look pretty cool, but #5 and #6 might trigger epileptics ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-i-am-considering#post-2002651 Thu, 14 Feb 2019 22:25:38 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2002651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How annoying about the AC! You have toppers you could wear with these, but what about your legs &amp; feet? Winter dresses can be cozy warm with thick tights and boots. Are you OK with hose, and are they warm enough, if you go with closed-toe pumps or loafers? If not, you might want to go play with your summer pants to see if you can find some joy, and hold off on the dresses until fall.&nbsp; Grr. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-i-am-considering#post-2002627 Thu, 14 Feb 2019 22:04:08 +0000 Angie 2002627@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That blasted wretched a/c. Can't stand it :(</p> <p>I'd rethink the dresses and make sure you can wear them WITH LAYERS for work.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-i-am-considering#post-2002621 Thu, 14 Feb 2019 21:55:05 +0000 Carla 2002621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Angie on #2, 3, 4. They seem most in your wheelhouse based on posted WIW pics. It seems you've been collecting blush items, as well as yellow. #2 is my favourite of the bunch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-i-am-considering#post-2002616 Thu, 14 Feb 2019 21:46:10 +0000 Gretchen 2002616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have these 2 Boden’s in last year’s colors. </p> <p>Definitely order long if you are more than 5’5”. The long in #1 hits me just below the knee and I’m 5’7”. </p> <p>Re#1, it may be a bit roomy on top. I sized up initially, but came back down and had my tailor add an extra dart to shape the bust. </p> <p>Re#2, I love this dress enough to repeat it, I have in denim for weekends and teal for business casual days. Super comfy, and easy to throw on and go. It’s too casual for me to wear in front of customers, but that’s a “know your office” situation, </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-i-am-considering#post-2002592 Thu, 14 Feb 2019 20:38:33 +0000 anchie 2002592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kathie - if I order 2, I would go with Long size, I prefer longer dresses this days my self . 5 is Veronca Beard </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-i-am-considering#post-2002589 Thu, 14 Feb 2019 20:33:22 +0000 Kathie 2002589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love 2, 3, 5, and 6 for work. I’d love to know the source of 5! I almost bought 2, in a different colorway, but found myself gravitating to slightly longer dresses this winter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-i-am-considering#post-2002579 Thu, 14 Feb 2019 20:21:44 +0000 The Cat 2002579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, white clothes can be stunning with white hair--but often best with a contrasting colour. So if you consider to wear the white dress (which in my opinion, will look more summery than springy), try it with a scarf or topper in a different colour. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-i-am-considering#post-2002577 Thu, 14 Feb 2019 20:19:38 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2002577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anchie, yes! If returns aren't a problem, and because this is a new direction for you, try them all. The two that I find too flirty are among Angie's favorites, which outweighs me. </p>