https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-40-frock Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:57:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-40-frock/page/3#post-1876875 Tue, 09 Jan 2018 16:00:40 +0000 Christina F. 1876875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, <b>Angie</b>! I think it's the different-ness of it that's throwing me, but it has a sophistication that I'm starting to want for dressier occasions, which some of my other dresses lack. It's hard for me to assess new items right now, as my one mirror is broken and in a tiny, dark bathroom. I have to do something about that.&nbsp; (I had to go to the lobby of my building for that pic.)&nbsp; I'm going to try some styling options and get my husband to take pics. </p> <p>The fit is very, very good. It's close to being too long for my short torso, but not quite. So it's TTS, as you said it would be. So in case anyone was wondering how the dress fits, I figured i'd post even the inferior picture.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-40-frock/page/3#post-1876867 Tue, 09 Jan 2018 15:48:29 +0000 Angie 1876867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Quick chime in, then I'm heading back to my rock.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Christina</b>, from what I can see, the dress is<i> very</i> flattering. Fit is excellent. Elegant drape. DIFFERENT.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-40-frock/page/3#post-1876858 Tue, 09 Jan 2018 15:18:53 +0000 Christina F. 1876858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I’m just not used to a neckline that hits me where that one does. I plan to doa thread soon but wanted to post here for the people wondering how it looks in person. I’m going to wait till the weekend when I can take pics with more light. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-40-frock/page/3#post-1876833 Tue, 09 Jan 2018 13:53:45 +0000 delurked 1876833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Christina - I think you will get mote visibility with a new thread on your try on. TBH, it’s hard to see the details, though I totally know how hard it is to selfie details on something dark with questionable lighting. </p> <p>As the the polyester, what may be Angie’s summer dress could potentially be a spring, fall, even winter dress for those in warmer climates. Hard to know without trying it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-40-frock/page/3#post-1876830 Tue, 09 Jan 2018 13:49:31 +0000 Kathie 1876830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Christina F- I do think it’s flattering on you, from what I can see in the picture. Are there particular elements of the draping around the waist that you don’t like? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-40-frock/page/3#post-1876794 Tue, 09 Jan 2018 10:35:25 +0000 anchie 1876794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was really tempted by this dress until I noticed that it is 100% polyester. Do you think it will be comfortable in high summer?<br /> Your vacation sounds like perfection, Amalfi coast is on my list too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-40-frock/page/3#post-1876695 Mon, 08 Jan 2018 23:37:20 +0000 Christina F. 1876695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FYI I got the purple one in the mail today. TTS and extremely comfortable. Not sure about the whole part above the waist on me. Unflattering, or am I just unused to this silhouette?</p> <p>I know the pic is dark. I went to the best light I could get right now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-40-frock/page/3#post-1876067 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 21:53:43 +0000 The Cat 1876067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love polkadots, and the asymmetric hem adds interest. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-40-frock/page/3#post-1875962 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 15:15:50 +0000 Neelie 1875962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>PSA for Canadians - I think it is the same dress in plum available at The Bay for $60 Canadian.&nbsp; A bit more expensive but easier to return.<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.thebay.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/thebay/brands/dresses/tie-belt-midi-dress-0600089710727--24">http://www.thebay.com/webapp/w.....ss-0600089</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-40-frock/page/3#post-1875935 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 14:12:51 +0000 MaryA 1875935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I couldn’t resist the polka dot and the solid blue. My summer dresses were just worn out by the end of last summer. I’m trying both in a US 4 and a US 6. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that I guessed correctly. Thank you Angie for bringing these dresses to our attention, I’m wearing so many layers right now that it is hard to believe that summer will ever return! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-40-frock/page/3#post-1875933 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 14:01:55 +0000 viva 1875933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just want to say it's taken every ounce of energy I can muster NOT to jump on this bandwagon!!! What a fab dress, and I am sure it will look great on everyone! But I purchased 4 dresses that I can recall last year, and all are wonderful - so I just have to sit this out. I'm looking forward to seeing this dress on you all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-40-frock/page/3#post-1875907 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 12:21:42 +0000 Chris987 1875907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I decided to join this party and ordered the purple and blue (called "grey") in a couple of sizes. I want to try wearing more dresses this spring.&nbsp;That slightly above the waist waistline (or so it looks to me) might hit me right at the waist which could be great. Also seems it could be very easy to shorten to a regular non-assym hem length if it seems too long or fussy&nbsp;in it's original form. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-40-frock/page/3#post-1875827 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 04:27:10 +0000 Beth Ann 1875827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the hint of spring in this dress.&nbsp; I will be easy to wear for 3 seasons of the year.&nbsp; Can't wait to see it in action! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-40-frock/page/3#post-1875819 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 03:57:13 +0000 Angie 1875819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YAY. We will report back soonest on what works and what doesn’t. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-40-frock/page/2#post-1875814 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 03:27:16 +0000 Suz 1875814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, <b>Angie! </b>I should do well then -- I have two cropped denim jackets (one white) and one mixed media similar to yours (but mine has the leather sleeves). And a couple of other shorter jackets as well. Who knows....maybe even the military jackets, though I'm not sure about the colour combos. &nbsp;</p> <p>Crossing fingers they work out, but I'll be easily able to return if not because I went with the Bay -- it was just as inexpensive for me from there.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-40-frock/page/2#post-1875810 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 03:18:31 +0000 Angie 1875810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These short and fitted jackets could also work. Coral and navy.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-40-frock/page/2#post-1875809 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 03:17:20 +0000 Angie 1875809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>rotten luck, <b>Lisa.</b> NEXT. </p> <p>Christina, hope the frock works out. I'll ley you know if my stripe works out. </p> <p><b>Suz</b>, fingers crossed. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Nice tube skirt update, hopefully. YES to my denim jackets as a topper. OF COUSRE! See Finds. The first one is extremely cropped and fitted. The second is short and quite fluid. The third in longer and roomier. The last is longest and roomiest. I'll try them all.  </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-40-frock/page/2#post-1875796 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 02:47:02 +0000 Suz 1875796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I ordered to try in purple and polka dot -- we'll see if they work! I was thinking last summer that I was tired of my tube skirts, loyal servants that they were/ are...yet I really like a simple jersey skirt or dress because it is easy for travel. This could be a fun new silhouette to make a change.&nbsp;</p> <p>Did you try them with a cropped denim jacket, <b>Angie</b>? What other kind of topper will work do you think?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-40-frock/page/2#post-1875791 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 02:26:04 +0000 Christina F. 1875791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie! I did order that size. I’m looking for a slightly more sober winter dress and this may fit the bill. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-40-frock/page/2#post-1875785 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 02:01:03 +0000 Anonymous 1875785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie - not available here ( sold out from the looks of it ) . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-40-frock/page/2#post-1875765 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 01:06:10 +0000 Suz 1875765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Angie! I'm going to see if it's still available. I think I would need a larger size than you for sure, particularly with recent weight gain.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-40-frock/page/2#post-1875762 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 00:57:32 +0000 Angie 1875762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(I'm back - have been with clients all day).&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Christina F,</b> the plum dress runs more TTS.</p> <p><b>Suz</b>, you might like to try the polka dot in a US2 and US4, since your shoulders are broader than mine. Try a US0 and US2 in the purple.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Lisa p, </b>Topshop sizing is very&nbsp;inconsistent, but perhaps try the polka dot. Size up one size. That's what I did.</p> <p><b>mthsofthemoon,</b> you are lovely. We are staying in Positano and Sorrento.<b></b></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-40-frock/page/2#post-1875586 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 20:17:59 +0000 Suz 1875586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, <b>Lisa</b> -- I haven't pulled a trigger yet but might, though I am still boycotting The Bay.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Violettt</b> -- You can add "Custom Finds" of your own items if you take photos.&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/2015/05/12/new-create-your-own-custom-finds/">https://youlookfab.com/2015/05.....tom-finds/</a></p> <p>The little "i" at the bottom won't appear if it is a custom find -- it's information about where to buy, etc.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-40-frock/page/2#post-1875563 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 19:38:26 +0000 mtnsofthemoon 1875563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, gorgeous dress. I love the polka dot and striped versions. Also just have to say Positano, while on the Almafi coast. My favorite spot (wink). Sooooo romantic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-40-frock/page/2#post-1875556 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 19:29:29 +0000 Anonymous 1875556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz - it's on the Bay's site , in polka dot &nbsp;for $35 and in purple, for $60 Not sure polka dot is avail in your mini-size though &nbsp;Purple is there in mixed sizes, but not mine. Topshop sizing is so off though, I trust nothing until I actually see it and try it on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-40-frock/page/2#post-1875553 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 19:25:25 +0000 Violettt 1875553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Hi Angie:</b> that's a truly adorable dress! and with what you plan on wearing it with too~ &nbsp;Tres Chic~Please do show pics of your vaca.....fab to the max, love traveling more than anything~<br />Listen I have a couple questions, if you're reading this:<br />1) why do" finds" have to be current items we find on the internet? ie. I shop in Europe and in thrift/consignment shops, where I've found the most gorgeous items; how do I post these?<br />2) How do I even add things to my pics? I see people's fab pics, they all have a little "i" at the bottom left. OK, I'm a computer dummy, please help me if you can.<br />Thank you so much~<br />Violettt~ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-40-frock/page/2#post-1875550 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 19:17:58 +0000 Suz 1875550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>LisaP</b>, it's because The Bay has exclusive TopShop in Canada. So it might be on The Bay site. I didn't look yet.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Angie</b>, I meant the purple version but I might order the polka dot, too. Is the sizing the same in both? I'm a US 0 or 2 depending on brand. 0 for box stores (eg. BR); 2 for some others.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-40-frock/page/2#post-1875548 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 19:06:02 +0000 Anonymous 1875548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Apparently no shipping to Canada for this dress from the Nordstrom site...which is odd. &nbsp;I'm obsessed with it now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-40-frock/page/2#post-1875545 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 18:54:10 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1875545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great style, Angie. I love the dots for you. The striped one will be gorgeous, too. This is a style I would wear! (If I wore dresses, and I do, but not as often as I keep thinking I want to!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fab-40-frock/page/2#post-1875518 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 17:37:04 +0000 Christina F. 1875518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Does anyone know if that draped midi dress runs narrow as well? I'm interested in the plum and unsure of Topshop sizing. According to Nordie's I should order a 10 since I'm usually a 10 in dresses. </p> <p>ETA: Never mind. Saw Angie already answered this. Off to order!</p>