https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-keep-or-donate Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:44:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-keep-or-donate#post-7150 Thu, 15 May 2008 19:03:35 +0000 Antje 7150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Skyla, I wouldn't lengthen the blue dress if you plan to wear it over jeans (which I think is the better look). It's already on the long side for that look. You'll have to decide which is more important to you - the dress as a dress with bare legs, or a dress for over jeans. I'm hoping you'll decide on the latter, it's super </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-keep-or-donate#post-7143 Thu, 15 May 2008 16:58:44 +0000 Angie 7143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ps We are winning you over Shiny and Shannon (*grin*) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-keep-or-donate#post-7142 Thu, 15 May 2008 16:57:01 +0000 Angie 7142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A short, chunky pearl necklace will do the trick. What's hard about finding a jacket Skyla? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-keep-or-donate#post-7140 Thu, 15 May 2008 16:54:07 +0000 shannon 7140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Everything looks great on you! I do like the blue dress with the jeans, and I don't typically like that look. I adore the corset. I have never tried one but have always wanted to. I think it's too late at my age though. Definitely don't get rid of anything. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-keep-or-donate#post-7135 Thu, 15 May 2008 14:33:42 +0000 Skyla 7135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The blue dress has a 2 1/2" hem, so I could probably get it taken out to make it longer. If I did that would I still be able to wear it with jeans for the colder days up here in Canada without looking frumpy?</p> <p>Pearl necklace or earrings or both? I have pearl earrings - no necklace to speak of. What type of jacket would go well with it? Find a jacket that fits is hard enough as is, but I'm learning to be more patient - so any recommendations are helpful so that I can look for similar silhouettes. I don't have the same sort of selection up here, especially for petites but I'm trying!</p> <p>I'm really glad to hear that you guys think I can pull off the black halter dress - I've had it for quite a few years and have only worn it once (I got it hemmed earlier this year, it was too long).</p> <p>Thanks for your help. The next thing I have to do is go through a couple skirts I have to see if they're worth keeping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-keep-or-donate#post-7050 Wed, 14 May 2008 22:01:42 +0000 Angie 7050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! You look beautiful in the blue dress over jeans, and black halter dress. Perfect! I feel that the blue dress is too short to wear bare legged, though. </p> <p>Keep the corset as a top for under a jacket. It’s funky, vintage and alluring and you can pull it off. It's begging for pearls! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-keep-or-donate#post-7022 Wed, 14 May 2008 18:44:45 +0000 Inge 7022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the blue dress over your jeans looks great and you look absolutely stunning in that black halter dress, wow!</p> <p>I'm with Antje on the other black dress and the corset. Maybe Angie can shed some light on how to wear it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-keep-or-donate#post-6999 Wed, 14 May 2008 18:07:14 +0000 shiny 6999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KEEP!</p> <p>I can't believe I'm going to say this... I actually like the dress over jeans look. In general, I don't like this look - but it works here. </p> <p>Maybe it could be shorter (I don't know). I just think there's something about this dress that works particularly nicely over the jeans. Maybe it's the detail on the dress bodice? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-keep-or-donate#post-6988 Wed, 14 May 2008 17:21:28 +0000 Antje 6988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The black halter dress is super on you, I'd definitely keep it! I also love the corset and you can pull it off. How is it under a tailored little jacket? I would definitely wear a jacket with it for most occasions.</p> <p>I'm unsure about the blue dress. It's unique, which I like, and the color is good on you. I'm not sure about the length being quite right. With the jeans, it should probably be a tad shorter (but I like the look in general), while it could be a bit longer when worn with bare legs.</p> <p>The basic black dress seems fine, but it doesn't look "special" like the other two dresses do. You say you wear it over jeans which I can imagine being a good look, but you didn't show it to us. Probably a keeper since it seems versatile and you can wear it many different ways with accessories. I do think that the straight neckline is not as stricking as a v-neckline for you. But there is nothing bad or unflattering about it, either. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-keep-or-donate#post-6985 Wed, 14 May 2008 17:09:24 +0000 Skyla 6985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm going through my small dress collection and trying to figure out what works with my body shape. I know I need to learn how to accessorize my outfits but any help on figuring out whether or not they are something I can keep, can get tailored to work, or that should just be donated. Sorry about the fuzziness of the pictures, I had the camera on a timer and had to run backwards before it went off. </p> <p>Thanks for any help you might be able to offer. </p> <p>The Blue Dress from BR with Bronze Heels:<br /> <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/metis_siren/2491963423/in/set-72157605054025816/" rel="nofollow">http://flickr.com/photos/metis.....054025816/</a></p> <p>The Blue Dress from BR with flats - I think this makes me look shorter than I am which is not good. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/metis_siren/2491963359/in/set-72157605054025816/" rel="nofollow">http://flickr.com/photos/metis.....054025816/</a></p> <p>The Blue Dress from BR with Jeans:<br /> <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/metis_siren/2492784770/in/set-72157605054025816/" rel="nofollow">http://flickr.com/photos/metis.....054025816/</a></p> <p>Cream coloured Corset with Jeans (they're a bit big on me). I don't know if it's ever appropriate to wear corsets, or how one can pull it off without looking trashy. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/metis_siren/2491963141/in/set-72157605054025816/" rel="nofollow">http://flickr.com/photos/metis.....054025816/</a></p> <p>Basic Black Dress that I often wear over a pair of jeans: <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/metis_siren/2492784434/in/set-72157605054025816/" rel="nofollow">http://flickr.com/photos/metis.....054025816/</a></p> <p>Black Halter Dress that I'm not sure goes with my body shape:<br /> <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/metis_siren/2491963257/in/set-72157605054025816/" rel="nofollow">http://flickr.com/photos/metis.....054025816/</a><br /> and a bit closer and less fuzzy: <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/metis_siren/2491963303/in/set-72157605054025816/" rel="nofollow">http://flickr.com/photos/metis.....054025816/</a> </p>