https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/event-anxiety Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 09 May 2026 15:32:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/event-anxiety/page/2#post-2057526 Mon, 02 Sep 2019 17:39:00 +0000 Cardiff girl 2057526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gosh Mirjana,l m blushing.You are awfully kind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/event-anxiety/page/2#post-2057385 Mon, 02 Sep 2019 07:52:53 +0000 Mirjana 2057385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dress is beautiful, elegant and really timeless. You look like move star, so wonderful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/event-anxiety/page/2#post-2057206 Sun, 01 Sep 2019 15:39:28 +0000 Cardiff girl 2057206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brooklyn,thank you,thats very kind of you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/event-anxiety/page/2#post-2057186 Sun, 01 Sep 2019 12:13:55 +0000 Brooklyn 2057186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I somehow missed this post but, wow, YLF! I think you did really well. The dress is elegant and timeless.<br /> I don’t keep any occasion wear. I think if I had to go to a formal or cocktail event, I’d hire something. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/event-anxiety/page/2#post-2057147 Sun, 01 Sep 2019 07:40:47 +0000 bj1111 2057147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So how did the event go with your fab self in attendance? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/event-anxiety/page/2#post-2056951 Fri, 30 Aug 2019 23:33:45 +0000 Cardiff girl 2056951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Preppy Pear,I think the world is becoming less formal so dressup opportunities are few and far between for some of us. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/event-anxiety/page/2#post-2056881 Fri, 30 Aug 2019 17:59:31 +0000 Preppy Pear 2056881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stunning dress - I hope you have more opportunities to wear it! I haven’t worn a formal dress for over 10 years - if an occasion comes up, I’m shopping or renting! Hopefully I’ll have some notice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/event-anxiety/page/2#post-2056870 Fri, 30 Aug 2019 17:25:23 +0000 Cardiff girl 2056870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyn67,thank you and you are so right!<br /> Torontogirl,ha,wish I could apply that strategy across my whole wardrobe!<br /> Bijou,thank you that’s so kind,l probably do need to get out more!<br /> Robin F,thank you,I will be keeping it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/event-anxiety/page/2#post-2056793 Fri, 30 Aug 2019 12:31:49 +0000 RobinF 2056793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this, you look fabulous. I think you need to keep the dress for just such occasions as this. You never know when you might need it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/event-anxiety/page/2#post-2056790 Fri, 30 Aug 2019 12:28:28 +0000 Bijou 2056790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely breathtaking - after reading your write-up I was not expecting your LRD to be quite so spectacular. You definitely need to get out and wear this more often! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/event-anxiety/page/2#post-2056788 Fri, 30 Aug 2019 12:21:15 +0000 Helena 2056788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous and gorgeous ... I think you had a strategy without realizing it ... Keep a classic knock-out piece on hand and wear as required. YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/event-anxiety/page/2#post-2056753 Fri, 30 Aug 2019 07:35:14 +0000 lyn67 2056753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful occasion outfit! It really is a classic which could work many years ahead-so why bothering with buying than storing new, YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/event-anxiety/page/2#post-2056681 Thu, 29 Aug 2019 21:37:38 +0000 Cardiff girl 2056681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fashintern,l think that I am guilty of hanging onto occasion wear as well but it’s expensive to buy and hardly gets worn so I feel it would be wasteful to get rid of it .<br /> Jane,thank you.You are so sweet.The DD is always very encouraging about what I wear,l am very lucky.A YLF collective wardrobe would be fun wouldn’t it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/event-anxiety/page/2#post-2056674 Thu, 29 Aug 2019 20:52:09 +0000 Jane 2056674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You absolutely stunning! I hope that you and DH had a beautiful evening. Did DD love your outfit ? - I am sure so</p> <p>You do look really beautiful in red! </p> <p>And you have an amazing figure. Gorgeous CG!</p> <p>I think your approach is spot on! I tend to buy an occasion dress once every 2 or 3 years either new or thrifted. I have about 3 or 4 work related events every year, which is lovely. </p> <p>I like the idea of a YLF collective event wardrobe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/event-anxiety/page/2#post-2056664 Thu, 29 Aug 2019 20:06:58 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2056664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You’re a knock out in that dress.</p> <p>This is a category I tend to hang onto too much. If I ever needed such a dress &amp; didn’t have one, I think second-hand and retail are the best answers, but in truth I’d probably turn to fast fashion. As long as the fabric is comfortable and it looks nice, it’s fine. Doesn’t need to hold up to a hundred wears, because it’s not going to get that anyway, or even 30. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/event-anxiety/page/2#post-2056661 Thu, 29 Aug 2019 19:51:45 +0000 Cardiff girl 2056661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That’s an interesting idea Suntiger,I wonder who we d pick to be our body doubles?<br /> Stylefan,thank you!Yes indeed ,why not.You never know. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/event-anxiety/page/2#post-2056657 Thu, 29 Aug 2019 19:33:33 +0000 Style Fan 2056657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look gorgeous.&nbsp; I have some occasion wear in case an event comes up.&nbsp; Who knows?&nbsp; I have room to store my pieces so why not? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/event-anxiety/page/2#post-2056639 Thu, 29 Aug 2019 18:14:18 +0000 Anonymous 2056639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep the dress! It looks so good on you :)<br /> I happily volunteer to be a formal event stand in body double- even if it means buying new dresses! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/event-anxiety/page/2#post-2056463 Wed, 28 Aug 2019 21:49:46 +0000 The Cat 2056463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much for your kind , thoughtful words. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/event-anxiety/page/2#post-2056461 Wed, 28 Aug 2019 21:44:33 +0000 Cardiff girl 2056461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you The Cat for taking the time to give your input especially when you are not feeling at your best.Hope you are back to your usual self soon.<br /> Karen13,both those pieces look amazing!The dress is a gorgeous colour and shape and the jumpsuit looks very elegant.l think that you are right about sticking to classics for longevity.Its just finding the right ones isn't it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/event-anxiety/page/2#post-2056431 Wed, 28 Aug 2019 19:15:43 +0000 karen13 2056431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look amazing - classic dressand current topper. I am in the same boat of never needing formalwear! UntilI do suddenly. And I’m usually too frugal to spend on something I won’t wear often.</p> <p>I think you are sorted out right now, but buying classic shapes like this for rarely worn pieces seems the best way to go. Although I had to buy two outfits last fall for a cruise and NYC visit which included the opera, and I didn’t exactly follow my advice with my purchases below. I’m telling myself the jumpsuit will have longevity because it is simple and navy, but I’m not sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/event-anxiety/page/2#post-2056392 Wed, 28 Aug 2019 15:47:06 +0000 The Cat 2056392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look very elegant. Keep it! You never know ... By the way, in case you want to use your red dress for less elegant occasions, it could could also be dressed down a bit by adding a medium or longer length cardigan plus low-heeled shoes or boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/event-anxiety/page/2#post-2056320 Wed, 28 Aug 2019 11:58:47 +0000 Cardiff girl 2056320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Katerina,thank you!I hate shopping for formal wear too.If we didn’t have YLF we would have to start a support group!<br /> Jenni NZ,you are a sweet heart,thank you.<br /> Liesbeth,you point out exactly what happened to me .It was one to two weddings a year then suddenly nothing,now it’s funerals.One year I went to 4 in a few months.Very depressing and not a joy to dress for.Your suggestion to borrow is a good one if you have relatives that are a similar shape to you,l don’t!<br /> Angie,you are so sweet!I thought you might like the colour!<br /> Opaline,thank you,that’s kind.<br /> Elizabeth P ,thank you fellow hoarder for your kind words! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/event-anxiety#post-2056319 Wed, 28 Aug 2019 11:42:34 +0000 Elizabeth P 2056319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>You look amazing!&nbsp; <br /></div><div>I also tend to hoard anything that still fits and that I still like.&nbsp; So I guess if this happened to me, I'd start there.&nbsp; We also have a consignment store here that specializes in "fancy clothes" as well as designer pieces.&nbsp; I've taken some stuff to sell, but never really browsed, but I suspect that I'd be able to find something formal there.&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/event-anxiety#post-2056306 Wed, 28 Aug 2019 11:21:33 +0000 Anonymous 2056306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No need for anxiety, beautiful result with what you had. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/event-anxiety#post-2056305 Wed, 28 Aug 2019 11:20:38 +0000 Angie 2056305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m WOWED :)</p> <p>You are modest! You look absolutely KILLER and gorgeously graceful. I do adore the colour. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/event-anxiety#post-2056300 Wed, 28 Aug 2019 11:04:44 +0000 Liesbeth 2056300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s beautiful!<br /> Reading your account, I feel I’m now halfway to where you are. I enjoy dressing up but the years of attending weddings have unexpectedly ended quite soon - I’m mid-thirties and haven’t been to one in ages! No other formal events either and none to be expected. I’m still adjusting to the idea that most of my unmarried friends and family may stay that way and my small formal capsule may keep collecting dust until I tire of the styles I once loved, or they no longer suit me...<br /> anyway, enough with the lamenting. If it’s just the one dress, and it suits you as well as this one does, I’d hold onto it. Should an event arise and you need something different, maybe borrowing from a friend or family member with a similar build would be an option? I personally loathe shopping for formal wear with a tight deadline. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/event-anxiety#post-2056281 Wed, 28 Aug 2019 09:02:31 +0000 Jenni NZ 2056281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look wonderful Cardiff girl. What a beautiful dress. It’s so good you fitted it still, from whenever you bought it! I always try to keep some smart items just in case like that. If I ever see a really nice dress on a great sale I may buy it, like my $30 grey one from 2 summers ago- from the outlet store of a high quality brand. Love your shoes and furry cape x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/event-anxiety#post-2056271 Wed, 28 Aug 2019 07:27:37 +0000 Katerina 2056271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look so beautiful! The dress is perfection. I like Carla’s idea of wearing it to summer dinners. Would it be possible to dress it down somehow with a jacket or a cardigan and more casual footwear and wear it more often?</p> <p>I understand you completely regarding the formal wear. I don’t have a formal wear capsule and I really dislike shopping for formal occasions. I usually try to get away with dressing up some items I already have and wear, such as silk satin trousers and silk tops with statement jewelry and clutch bags. Tuxedo blazers are also quite handy for this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/event-anxiety#post-2056270 Wed, 28 Aug 2019 07:14:22 +0000 Cardiff girl 2056270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SW Ann,thank you!<br /> Molly Mac and Ms Maven,this is the problem isn’t it,things that suited years ago don’t always stay like that do they.<br /> Sal,thank you,funny you should suggest wearing the furry topper with boots etc.WhenI bought it that’s what I had planned but I never did.Maybe I will get around to it this Autumn.<br /> Rachylou,yep I am a confirmed hoarder now!<br /> Shevia and Donna F ,renting is something I have never tried and don’t know anyone who has so I guess I am alittle wary.<br /> Bonnie,thank you.<br /> Suz,thank you.l guess I m hanging onto this dress just in case too.<br /> Sarah D,you are so sweet,thank you<br /> Joy,thank you and you are right,I need to think about funeral attire.<br /> Lisa P.thank you.l am also VERY begrudging if I feel that I have to buy something when I wasn’t planning too.<br /> Kate,Ha!sounds like you wear your occasion wear as often as I do!<br /> Runcarla,thank you,l m glad that you have a favourite dress up piece.<br /> Rain B,thank you.lm not planning to get rid of the dress now,it’s proved it’s place in the wardrobe. </p>