https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffbo-idea-dresses-with-sneakers Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 11 May 2026 00:50:09 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffbo-idea-dresses-with-sneakers#post-903311 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:48:06 +0000 rachylou 903311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love dresses with sneaks! Your outfits are great. I'd do the grey dress with the yellow sneakers, for a shot of colour.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffbo-idea-dresses-with-sneakers#post-903293 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:22:52 +0000 Jules 903293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Do you have a denim jacket to throw over #7? Actually, climate permitting, a denim jacket seems like the perfect complement to your dress &amp; sneakers formula.<br />I like 6 but it is appealing to my boho side, also perhaps a little girly. Maybe it's been good to you long enough But again, a denim jacket would tone it down a bit. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffbo-idea-dresses-with-sneakers#post-903274 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:00:09 +0000 goldenpig 903274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You've got a cool sneaker collection! Like you I love dresses, and as a mom sneakers are great for chasing after kids, so I also have been combining dresses/skirts and sneakers more lately (in fact, I'm wearing a dress over jeans and sneakers today!) I think 1/2 is great--perfect combo of dress and sneaks. Do you have a white denim jacket to go with #3? I like the colors in 4/5 but I sort of feel like the scarf is hiding too much of the dress and your lovely chest--like you're wearing a big bib. I'd prefer if the scarf were tied in a smaller way or left off...but I am not much of a scarf girl so I may be biased. I actually really like #6 on you...sorry you're not feeling it, but it is really flattering to your figure. What about toughening it up with a leather moto jacket on top? #7 is cute but a little clingy--I think it would be more fun with a cropped denim jacket. Love your WIWs and look forward to seeing more of your style Robin!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffbo-idea-dresses-with-sneakers#post-902022 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:30:57 +0000 Mia 902022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I agree that #6 should go if you are really not feeling it anymore but the print is great on you and would look good under a neutral coat if you ever have occasion to wear that type of outfit. &nbsp; Maybe hang on to it a wee bit longer.<br /><br />Great work to get those dresses out of the closet. &nbsp;I was also shocked how many I had when I counted recently. &nbsp;I wear them, just not enough. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffbo-idea-dresses-with-sneakers#post-901997 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:10:38 +0000 Angie 901997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ #1 and #2 are so 2013. Good job :)<br /><br />#4 is fabulous too!&nbsp;<br /><br />Sounds like you've sorted out which outfits make you most happy and that's important.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffbo-idea-dresses-with-sneakers#post-901642 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:26:44 +0000 Robin M 901642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you so much for the feedback! &nbsp;It looks like #3 is going to go into the "holding closet" until the next time I am donating clothes.<br /><br />Number 6 is tricky. &nbsp;I'm finding that I hold onto or buy&nbsp;certain items of clothing because they fit really well. &nbsp;And since they fit really well, it seems like I should try to make them work. &nbsp;Does anyone else run into this? &nbsp;I'm thinking a short sleeve black cotton moto might work with the orange/red dress work (and a few other items as well. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffbo-idea-dresses-with-sneakers#post-901604 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 22:58:03 +0000 Janet 901604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like your dress/sneaker combos, and am thinking maybe I should try this with some of my dresses too, since I also have a causal life and too many dresses that I do like and wouldn't want to part with! I hesitate, though, because I usually prefer low-vamp shoes with my skirts and dresses, to help flatter my not-so-shapely legs. Your legs, however, are fantastic, so no worries there!<br /><br />I agree with the others that #3 is not my favorite. I really like #6 on you though. I don't think I would really describe that dress as "girly, flirty, arty or bohemian."&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffbo-idea-dresses-with-sneakers#post-901588 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 22:25:09 +0000 Liz A. 901588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ 4/5 is so cute. &nbsp;Great idea to try to remix your dresses. &nbsp;I'm wondering if you want to try some sneakers with a lower vamp, like a slip-on sneaker. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffbo-idea-dresses-with-sneakers#post-901584 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 22:15:55 +0000 Echo 901584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ LOVE 1/2, 4/5 and 7. You look fantastic! The third dress, though, isn't fab enough for you, and I am not sure skinnier pants would help. I see what you mean about the style on dress #6, but it is very flattering and looks great. I'd keep 6 for a while longer and cull #3. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffbo-idea-dresses-with-sneakers#post-901545 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 21:01:25 +0000 Ali 901545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow I'd die for your figure! &nbsp;I think you look fab in all the outfits. &nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffbo-idea-dresses-with-sneakers#post-901523 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 19:49:19 +0000 Irene 901523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I really like #7. Cool color combo, flattering shoes -heeled and nudish color that lengthens your legs. I'm not sure about the fit across the bust though. Maybe it's a tad too tight. Could you try with another bra?<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffbo-idea-dresses-with-sneakers#post-901521 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 19:46:26 +0000 Kristin L 901521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I can see what you're saying about the dress in #6. If it's not doing it for you, then it's time for it to be passed on.&nbsp;<br /><br />I like #1/2, #4/5 and #7! Do you have any leggings or skinny pants? I think that could help with #3.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffbo-idea-dresses-with-sneakers#post-901519 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 19:38:24 +0000 Tanya 901519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great idea! &nbsp;I particularly like the dresses in #1/2 and 4/5. &nbsp;I am also not a big fan of the dress in #3 - it does not read as sophisticated enough for you. &nbsp;I see what you say about the vibe of dress #6, but I quite like it on you. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ffbo-idea-dresses-with-sneakers#post-901515 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 19:33:45 +0000 Robin M 901515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ About a week ago there was a post about how large our wardrobes were. &nbsp;Though I was not surprised by how many items of clothing I had, I was surprised by how many dresses I owned, which was almost 20, despite rarely wearing them. &nbsp;I wear a uniform at work and live a fairly casual lifestyle at home, which makes dresses a challenge for me,&nbsp;especially as I have a "generous hourglass" body type and make&nbsp;dresses look bombshell without meaning to. &nbsp;This is my attempt to make some of my dresses more casual and not date-night only attire.&nbsp; I am hoping this post&nbsp;will help me figure out if I need to cull any items, or aquire any assessories to make the ffbo work.<br /><br />Photo 1&nbsp;and 2: a DVF dress I have posted before. &nbsp;Paired with black sequined keds, grey bomber, black clutch and gunmetal necklace doubled to make a choker. &nbsp;I wore this to run errands, and was pretty happy with it.<br /><br />Photo 3: A thrifted dress. &nbsp;It's pretty short, so I paired it with white jeans and madden girl sneakers. &nbsp;I like this combo, though the pants look short in the photo (maybe I will try flatter sneakers in the future), but I'm afraid I don't have any other styling options due to the length of the dress. &nbsp;Am open to ideas.<br /><br />Photo 4 and 5: &nbsp;DVF dress with yellows cons and scarf. &nbsp;It looks pretty bombshell without the scarf, but I do have a yellow cami I can wear underneath. &nbsp;I like this dress-- it has pockets which make me happy, so I would love to figure out how to wear it more. &nbsp;It veers a little preppy for me, so options to make it not preppy or bombshell, would be much appreciated.<br /><br />Photo 6: Red orange dress I've had for a few years. &nbsp;I'm not super happy with this one. &nbsp;I've held onto this dress for a while, because it is very generous as my weight fluctuates. &nbsp;I'm still working on my style direction, but I worry that this dress hits a lot of descriptors that I do not want to be. &nbsp;I do not want to be: girly, flirty, arty or bohemian. &nbsp;I thinking that this might be culled. Thoughts?<br /><br />Photo 7: Michael Kors dress with madden girl sneakers. &nbsp;I feel like this almost works but something&nbsp;is missing.<br /><br />Photo 8 and 9: collection of dresses and sneakers.<br /><br />Im thinking&nbsp;that I might need a watch with a wide black band to complete some of these looks (like a leather cuff, but with a watch-- i get really uncomfortable when I don't know the time). &nbsp;I also ordered a white leather cuff for a different occasion. &nbsp;I will try to post a link, but am afraid I will loose the post if I toggle around ( already happened once). &nbsp;&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://http://www.amazon.com/Leighelena-Gold-Tone-Buckle-Anaconda-Bracelet/dp/B004RKVOEK/ref=sr_1_37?s=jewelry&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1365361729&amp;sr=1-37&amp;keywords=white+leather+cuff+bracelet#techSpecSoftlinesWrap"><a href="http://http//www.amazon.com/Leighelena-Gold-Tone-Buckle-Anaconda-Bracelet/dp/B004RKVOEK/ref=sr_1_37?s=jewelry&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1365361729&#038;sr=1-37&#038;keywords=white+leather+cuff+bracelet#techSpecSoftlinesWrap" rel="nofollow">http://http//www.amazon.com/Le.....tlinesWrap</a> </a><br /><br />I'm looking&nbsp;forward to your feedback!<br /><br />