https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-waist-dress-on-a-pretty-pair Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 14 May 2026 14:49:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-waist-dress-on-a-pretty-pair#post-458019 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:11:31 +0000 morethanbeige 458019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks so good on you! I love it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-waist-dress-on-a-pretty-pair#post-458011 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:55:40 +0000 Scarlet 458011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-waist-dress-on-a-pretty-pair#post-457817 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:54:23 +0000 Lisa 457817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie-Thanks! I'll have to keep an eye out for low heeled black booties that are dress friendly. I was also thinking oxfords might work. I'm hoping tall boots will work too though, since I already own tall boots. </p> <p>Kellygirl-Thanks! I'm not looking foward to doing my other foot. But that's at least a year away (or more) anyway.</p> <p>Suz-Thanks! This dress was certainly a "out of the comfort zone" choice. I'm glad it gets a yes vote.</p> <p>Modgrl-Thanks! I can't wait to start trying out footwear options with this dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-waist-dress-on-a-pretty-pair#post-457612 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 03:22:01 +0000 modgrl 457612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES!! Lovely dress and perfect color for you. It will be so pretty with pumps and cognac knee high boots when you are feeling up to it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-waist-dress-on-a-pretty-pair#post-457529 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:38:15 +0000 Suz 457529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm late, Lisa, but this dress is stunning on you. The colour is fantastic, and the cut (with the flare at the bottom, as you say) is just lovely. Keep and enjoy! I would also shorten the sleeves a tad. </p> <p>It is funny, when I read the subject heading I thought: Oh no, that won't work at all...but then I saw the actual dress I was instantly persuaded. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-waist-dress-on-a-pretty-pair#post-457511 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:11:20 +0000 kellygirl 457511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late to the party--I saw this earlier today and meant to comment. I love this on you too. What a gorgeous dress on you! Definitely a more modern drop waist : ) BTW, I saw your comment about the other foot. Oy, doesn't sound like much fun but definitely nice to get it out of the way! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-waist-dress-on-a-pretty-pair#post-457507 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:07:49 +0000 Angie 457507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No worries. We knew exactly what you meant!</p> <p>I love this colour on you, Lisa. A break for Queen Blue :)</p> <p>You have low heeled black booties on your shopping list, but try them with your flat booties too - or heeled oxfords. The length of the dress is short so the proportion could work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-waist-dress-on-a-pretty-pair#post-457457 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:38 +0000 Lisa 457457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oops, I was in such a hurry this morning I never realized I used the wrong "pear." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-waist-dress-on-a-pretty-pair#post-457440 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:46:54 +0000 ironkurtin 457440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, when I saw this headline I was wondering, "A pretty pair of what...?" It's all clear now, thanks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-waist-dress-on-a-pretty-pair#post-457435 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:44:29 +0000 Lisa 457435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Queen Mum-Thanks! I have to check on sleeve lengths.</p> <p>Shu and Kat-Thanks!</p> <p>Angie-Thanks! I'm happy to hear a killer for this dress, I really like it. I already have black fleece lined tights, but no black booties for dresses. I only have <a href="http://www.rockport.com/Addison-Buckle-Bootie-Womens-Shoes/addisonbucklebootie,default,pd.html?dwvar_addisonbucklebootie_color=addisonbucklebootie_black&amp;start=9&amp;cgid=womens-footwear-categories-boots&amp;dyncatsale=null&amp;dyncatnew=null">these booties in black</a> and I don't think they will work with a dress. What do you think? I haven't seen many flat booties that look like they work for dresses or tucking with skinnies. </p> <p>Carole-Thanks!</p> <p>Heather-Thanks! I get a little better and more mobile each day. I am glad I have a desk job though. :)</p> <p>Rute-Thanks!</p> <p>Sammi-Thanks! I'm looking forward to styling this dress.</p> <p>Aida-Thanks! I need to learn about sleeve length.</p> <p>Amyreh-Thanks!</p> <p>Alaskagirl-Thanks! I agree, I think fit and length are key here. Also the drape of the fabric. It's a lined, wool dress and the wool has some structure to it so it drapes nicely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-waist-dress-on-a-pretty-pair#post-457389 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:45:20 +0000 catgirl 457389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks awesome! A far cry from the drop-waist looks I remember from the 80s. I think the key is the fit and the length. What a WINNER! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-waist-dress-on-a-pretty-pair#post-457386 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:40:50 +0000 amyreh 457386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Adore this on you!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-waist-dress-on-a-pretty-pair#post-457380 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:38:40 +0000 Aida 457380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another keep vote, I love this dress on you I also feel the sleeves are a wee bit long though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-waist-dress-on-a-pretty-pair#post-457006 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:00:06 +0000 Anonymous 457006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous dress and very flattering! I have a soft spot for drop waist dresses and you got the look and fit just right! I'm looking forward to seeing how you style it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-waist-dress-on-a-pretty-pair#post-457002 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:58:50 +0000 rute 457002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely dress! The fit is perfect! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-waist-dress-on-a-pretty-pair#post-456997 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:43:24 +0000 Heather 456997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa! Lawd! This dress is gorgeous in color, fit, silhouette, length, everything!!!! So great to see your pretty face. Hope you are still on the mending fast track. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-waist-dress-on-a-pretty-pair#post-456995 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:39:25 +0000 Carole 456995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous dress! You look amazing in it and i love the color. Score! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-waist-dress-on-a-pretty-pair#post-456973 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:18:54 +0000 Angie 456973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER.</p> <p>Pear-fect.</p> <p>So great to see your head, Lisa!!!</p> <p>Add opaques and black booties. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-waist-dress-on-a-pretty-pair#post-456971 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:16:43 +0000 Shu 456971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's really flattering! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-waist-dress-on-a-pretty-pair#post-456944 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:39:02 +0000 Kat 456944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look great in this dress, I'd go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-waist-dress-on-a-pretty-pair#post-456943 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:39:00 +0000 Queen Mum 456943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oh, I hadn't noticed the sleeves. They do seem a tad long. I think for jackets it is supposed to be at the thumb knuckle, but that seems a bit long for a dress. I'd shorten to right below your wrist bone. (I think...) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-waist-dress-on-a-pretty-pair#post-456941 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:36:32 +0000 Queen Mum 456941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>looks like a good fit and it's very flattering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-waist-dress-on-a-pretty-pair#post-456937 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:28:30 +0000 Lisa 456937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jonesy-Thanks! I'm hoping this dress will work with my <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/frye-carmen-short-back-lace-ankle-boot/3155315?origin=keywordsearch&amp;resultback=5454">Frye booties</a> when I can wear shoes again.</p> <p>Claudia-Thanks! I was hoping this dress would work because it still flares out at the bottom after the drop waist. </p> <p>HeleenH-Thanks! It's hard to fit bottoms as a pear, and dresses and skirts because everything pulls. I did try one size up but the next size was too big overall, it was really noticeable in the shoulders and a lot of extra fabric at the lower back. I had not thought about the arm length, I'll have to find a post or two on sleeve lengths. I haven't learned what proper sleeve length is yet. Wrist? First knuckle of the thumb? Your owl dress from your post is so fun, thanks for sharing!</p> <p>Kimlee-Thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-waist-dress-on-a-pretty-pair#post-456926 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:09:39 +0000 kimlee 456926@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote keep! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-waist-dress-on-a-pretty-pair#post-456919 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:02:03 +0000 HeleenH 456919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the colour and don't really mind the low waist, probably because it is not on your widest point. I do wonder if you need to size up for your hip area because it is already looking stretched-out there (but unfortunately the fit in your torso will probably suffer, I know, I am a pear too...)<br /> Also, if you keep it, are you going to have the arms tailored to just 1 or 2 cm shorter (about or just over 1/2 an inch)?<br /> I am a pear and do wear non-A-line dresses and like them, one of them is pictured here <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-dress-boots-owl-top-and-more" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....p-and-more</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-waist-dress-on-a-pretty-pair#post-456908 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:23:53 +0000 Claudia 456908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE on you! Love the color, the style, the fit. I think you look great in this dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-waist-dress-on-a-pretty-pair#post-456907 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:23:01 +0000 Jonesy 456907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa, I totally LOVE this on you--the fit, the color, the vibe! Awesome for wearing with boots and booties! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drop-waist-dress-on-a-pretty-pair#post-456906 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:20:29 +0000 Lisa 456906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>I've been wanting a long sleeve dress ever since <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2011/09/19/16-fabulous-sleeved-dresses-for-fall/">this post for fall</a>. I really like this color (which is not blue or grey, yippee!) but don't recall ever seeing a drop waist as a recommended style on a pretty pear shape. Pockets are placed right below the drop waistband.</p> <p>Yay=It's a keeper<br /> Nay=Return and stick with a-lines</p> <p>Thanks! </p>