https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dvf-before-bloomingdales-closes Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 13 May 2026 10:47:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dvf-before-bloomingdales-closes#post-506026 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:01:37 +0000 krishnidoux 506026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them all on you except for #7. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dvf-before-bloomingdales-closes#post-505737 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:55:05 +0000 MNsara 505737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another 'better late than never' on getting this wrapped up!</p> <p>I will NOT be keeping the last two dresses, I will be keeping the first wrap one (and I DO think IRL the color and print are distinct enough to wear well -- on the drabber end of the colors, of course ;-), and holding off a bit longer on the second one. I might try pinning it up to see what happens when that volume isn't so long. . .</p> <p>Thanks, everyone for your help and advice!!!</p> <p>Aida - the shoes are some little Jessica Simpson suede pumps, and I love them too! They even worked well dancing for hours at a wedding!!</p> <p>I'm pretty sure they are these, although I got mine last summer at Macys<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Jessica-Simpson-Womens-Tamana-Pump/dp/B00444UWPQ" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Jessica-.....B00444UWPQ</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dvf-before-bloomingdales-closes#post-501967 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:03:41 +0000 Suz 501967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ditto everything Aida said! </p> <p>The fit of the first one is fab. Can't really tell about the colour. I think the shirt dress would be amazing in the right size, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dvf-before-bloomingdales-closes#post-501941 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:38:47 +0000 Aida 501941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the style of #1 best! #2 looks like it's a bit big (especially around the bust). I want to like #6 (FAB print!) but yes I can see the static issues you mention #7 definitely looks too large to me.</p> <p>(But what I REALLY really love are those awesome red heels!! The toe shape! The heel height! The heel shape! *swoon*) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dvf-before-bloomingdales-closes#post-501732 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:35:14 +0000 modgrl 501732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the print in 6, but I love graphic prints so this really speaks to me. </p> <p>Just a thought on the shipping.... I know lots of people hate to spend money on return shipping, but think about the time it will take you to get to the mall to do the actual return. For me this would entail either taking time off of work to get to the mall, dragging my toddlers along with me or paying a babysitter so I could run over there. Just thinking about bricks and mortar shopping and/or returning sends me into a tail spin. I would much rather just spend the $5.95 on return shipping, especially if I can get free one way shipping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dvf-before-bloomingdales-closes#post-501687 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:34:15 +0000 nancylee 501687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dress in #3-5 is my favorite...so flattering...especially with the sash tied higher on the waist. #1-2 fits you nicely and seems like a useful dress, but it's just not as exciting a pattern as the other...I think Angie has a point about the color not being the best for you. I really love #6, but if you feel it's too clingy you might feel too self-conscious to wear it.</p> <p>Sadly, I think #7 is just too big. I would skip it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dvf-before-bloomingdales-closes#post-501678 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:21:44 +0000 Jjsloane 501678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fitwise I like the 1st one. Style I like #2, but it looks big on you on top. I love the funkiness (and fit) of #3. #4 doesn't do it for me because of the fit. If you find your size maybe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dvf-before-bloomingdales-closes#post-501590 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:51:48 +0000 Angie 501590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the style of #1 best, but am not entirely sold on the colour, Sara. Perhaps it looks better irl? </p> <p>You look fab in wraps! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dvf-before-bloomingdales-closes#post-501550 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:07:27 +0000 MNsara 501550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really appreciate all your votes and thoughts! </p> <p>So far, my wrap is still receiving YLF approval from most :-)</p> <p>The longer B&amp;W dress is also up there, but looking a bit too big?</p> <p>I don't think I can get a smaller size It has a button inside the waist for the wrap and that felt pretty snug (even though I DO have a waist), so I figured this was probably the right size. Maybe I'm just too short for the drapey, Grecian vibe here?<br /> What if it was shortened?</p> <p>I'll probably be packing up the tunic and shirtdress for the return trip.</p> <p>I'm still thrilled to hear any and all of your ideas :-)</p> <p>Natalie - your BR wrap is SO flattering on you I'm glad you're putting it to good use! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dvf-before-bloomingdales-closes#post-501524 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:13:35 +0000 Anonymous 501524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote for #1! I also like #2, but it looks too big. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dvf-before-bloomingdales-closes#post-501517 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:48:19 +0000 Transcona Shannon 501517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The fist dress looks fabulous on you - perfect fit. I really like the dress in #3/5 but it looks a little big to me. I want to like #6 but I think that neckline could be very tricky - although I think the fit is very good on you. The last one just seems to kind of overwhelm you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dvf-before-bloomingdales-closes#post-501492 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:02:49 +0000 Kristine 501492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like 1 and 2, very classic and pretty. I would consider sizing down in 2 just to see the difference. It looks like there might be a little too much fabric. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dvf-before-bloomingdales-closes#post-501473 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:00:43 +0000 goldenpig 501473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha Sara, sorry for starting this obsession with DVF dresses, but you do look great in them! The first brown wrap dress is really pretty on you and the second dress is striking. Hopefully Dresslover will chime in as to whether it's too big up top or not.</p> <p>I didn't end up getting a DVF dress after all...will have to wait till I'm off SYC and if I find a pattern that strikes my fancy. I ended up "rediscovering" an old Banana Republic wrap dress in my closet that works pretty well for me. Here's a pic of it (#6/7):<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-this-week-less-is-more" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ss-is-more</a><br /> and my Tory Burch shirt dress as well:<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-13-attempt-to-uwp-ify-tory-burch-kate-spade" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....kate-spade</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dvf-before-bloomingdales-closes#post-501462 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:20:32 +0000 HelenInCanada 501462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the first one best on you! </p> <p>Oh boy, that is huge (and sad) news - Bloomingdale's closing??! I thought it was a shopping institution in the US. I guess it's a case of too many locations, not enough spendy shoppers? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dvf-before-bloomingdales-closes#post-501460 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:14:15 +0000 diane 501460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 is a lovely color (into brown at the moment), and #2 is a fantastic print. I like both on you. I think #1 is more slimming, at least what I could see from the photo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dvf-before-bloomingdales-closes#post-501439 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:23:11 +0000 lyn* 501439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the first two; the second is my favourite (#3 to 5), but is it a bit big on you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dvf-before-bloomingdales-closes#post-501423 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:55:34 +0000 Jem 501423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 is my favorite, although I really like 6, too. It's really dry here, so we get alot of static. I read somewhere to put a safety pin in the hem of something static and it attracts the electricity and gets rid of the problem. I've done that a few times with dresses/slips with that problem and it seems to go away. FWIW </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dvf-before-bloomingdales-closes#post-501403 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:27:53 +0000 AJ 501403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First choice: Dress #2<br /> Second choice: Dress #1</p> <p>How fun to own a DVF dress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dvf-before-bloomingdales-closes#post-501401 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:26:44 +0000 Parsley 501401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the fit of the first dress the best on you- very nice! I love the print of the second dress, but it seems too big on you.<br /> I like the style and fit of the third dress, but that pattern just overwhelms you.<br /> The fourth one may be great if you can get it in a smaller size- hard to tell.</p> <p>Don't you wish you could combine your favorite elements to make one perfect dress? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dvf-before-bloomingdales-closes#post-501397 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:20:53 +0000 Anonymous 501397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I ADORE the first one on you. That's such a classic style and the fit looks divine. Color is great on you too. I like the second one second best, but I don't know if it's supposed to be a slouchy style or if it's too big. I will defer to the others. Pretty hair 'do, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dvf-before-bloomingdales-closes#post-501390 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:15:16 +0000 MNsara 501390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So far, my wrap is still safe -- not necessarily fave, but safe Thanks, anna, Amy, and Deborah.</p> <p>Natalie - you know this is really mostly your doing!? Did you ever find your DVF?</p> <p>Kim - I am a little concerned about the frump potential of the B&amp;W too, and I'm leaning away from the shirtdress.</p> <p>Ana - thanks! You must not see frumpy then </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dvf-before-bloomingdales-closes#post-501386 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:08:24 +0000 Ana 501386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love the second, sleeveless dress on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dvf-before-bloomingdales-closes#post-501363 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 04:45:33 +0000 Queen Mum 501363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 1/2 the best. 3-5 seems overwhelming on you, as does #6. I also like #7.... if you can find it in a smaller size, it will be fabulous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dvf-before-bloomingdales-closes#post-501357 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 04:41:53 +0000 Deborah 501357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I absolutely love the first two on you. I want to love #6 but the fit just doesn't look as flattering as I think it should. And #7 looks comfortably casual but something is not working for with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dvf-before-bloomingdales-closes#post-501356 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 04:41:18 +0000 sarah 501356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sara, your hair looks FAB! I am getting so tempted to cut my hair short...</p> <p>OK, back to the dresses. The second one is my fave, but I also like the first one a lot.</p> <p>So, what's going in where Bloomies is? I've actually never set foot in Bloomingdale's, thinking it was out of my league, price-wise, although I've probably missed some good sales. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dvf-before-bloomingdales-closes#post-501345 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 04:36:44 +0000 goldenpig 501345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cool DVF dresses! #3-5 is my favorite. Actually I got something sort of similar, a Tory Burch shirt dress with navy background and white hearts (almost the reverse of yours). They all look nice but the heart one is the standout on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dvf-before-bloomingdales-closes#post-501344 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 04:35:51 +0000 Amy 501344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the first two the best also. very pretty </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dvf-before-bloomingdales-closes#post-501342 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 04:34:23 +0000 annagybe 501342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the first two best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dvf-before-bloomingdales-closes#post-501339 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 04:33:17 +0000 MNsara 501339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks to goldenpig and Dresslover, I have been mildly obsessed with trying out a DVF silk jersey wrap dress :-\</p> <p>Pics 1-2: Wrap - I think I finally found one that I like the fit, print, and superb sale price. I hope it passes YLF muster.</p> <p>Then Bloomingdales went and marked a bunch way down, so I quick ordered what I could to try. Are any of these worth keeping?</p> <p>Pics 3-5: B&amp;W - Can wear the attached sash above the waist or below. </p> <p>Pic 6: Tunic - Fun silk jersey dress, but the static makes it fit like Saran wrap! </p> <p>Pic 7: Shirt - I adore this one (static and all), but it's pretty big. I'm stalking a smaller size, but not holding my breath. Does the silky drape make this okay, or not?</p> <p>On tonight's news, they just announced that Bloomingdales at the Mall of America is closing I better decide quick, so I don't have to ship returns back. . .</p> <p>One again, I humbly thank you for any and all input </p>