https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/evening-gowns-round-2 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 17 May 2026 08:16:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/evening-gowns-round-2#post-345534 Sat, 07 May 2011 00:32:54 +0000 Angie 345534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The shrug looks fantastic. Polly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/evening-gowns-round-2#post-345462 Fri, 06 May 2011 22:01:21 +0000 Jonesy 345462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know what you mean about high standards vs. $$! It's a tricky balance. I think both of these dresses are fine looking (especially if you are planning to layer over them), and I think the shrugs are nice too. I guess I would maybe keep looking for the dress that really sings to you but doesn't break the bank, if you can handle the search process! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/evening-gowns-round-2#post-345344 Fri, 06 May 2011 17:27:41 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 345344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, it's annoying! Oh well - I blame YLF for raising my standards!</p> <p>Here's a shrug I tried with #1 in two colours. One's silver, the other's pale gold. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/evening-gowns-round-2#post-345323 Fri, 06 May 2011 16:23:05 +0000 kellygirl 345323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, that's too bad. That one was a real show stopper. However, I can see not wanting to spend a lot on something that will not get a lot of wear. Both of these are nice basic gowns--I think the first one is flattering even without a shrug : ) Looking forward to seeing more fashion shows! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/evening-gowns-round-2#post-345321 Fri, 06 May 2011 16:15:59 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 345321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the first one in the last thread was just too expensive given that I'm not being paid for this and possibly wouldn't need it again for ages. I would also need to buy suitable underwear to make it 'safe' to play in and something to cover my shoulders - I'd be a bit self-conscious about playing with bare shoulders although your compliment about my shoulders is a real boost!</p> <p>I'm spending too much time browsing online for something else at the moment. I know that the right thing exists at the right price but not sure I'm going to manage to get it this time!</p> <p>[the one you mentioned is definitely the one that I had the most positive response to when I looked in the mirror, though] </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/evening-gowns-round-2#post-345311 Fri, 06 May 2011 15:59:10 +0000 kellygirl 345311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What was wrong with the first strapless gown you posted in an earlier thread? I LOVED that one on you. You have the best shoulders! Was it too difficult to play in? I really like the wider straps of the second one in this round. Seems a shame to buy a dress that you feel you have to wear a shrug (1.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/evening-gowns-round-2#post-345303 Fri, 06 May 2011 15:48:59 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 345303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie and rosee!</p> <p>Sadly there is really no hem at all. I'm still keeping options open, though! And am glad the shoes are ok. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/evening-gowns-round-2#post-345298 Fri, 06 May 2011 15:45:03 +0000 rosee 345298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #2 better -- is it navy? I agree with Angie that it needs to be a bit longer though. Love the shoes (especially that heel height, not too tall or too short, but classy). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/evening-gowns-round-2#post-345296 Fri, 06 May 2011 15:41:26 +0000 Angie 345296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#2 is great! Can you let down the hem at all, Polly? It's a little short. Super sandals too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/evening-gowns-round-2#post-345285 Fri, 06 May 2011 15:28:40 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 345285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Having cold feet about #1. The straps interfere a bit with the fit at the neckline (as it's a budget dress) - they pull the inside out a little. I would feel uncomfortable to wear it without straps.</p> <p>#2 (another budget option) came in the post yesterday - same make as #1, but I'm not sure it's as successful.</p> <p>Any thoughts? I can't really justify spending much more to get a really fabulous dress, but not excited about spending anything on something not very good! </p> <p>#3 is of some strappy shoes I bought a couple of days ago, that I'm wearing in #2. I liked the pale gold colour and don't have anything suitable otherwise. </p>