https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-mog-dress-option Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:03:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-mog-dress-option#post-920926 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:44:19 +0000 sarah 920926@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Carole - both brands are available on Amazon - if you have prime, you can get 2-day shipping and free returns. Good luck! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-mog-dress-option#post-920917 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:36:32 +0000 Carole 920917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ok, thanks Angie for the recommendation, although I did check what was available in stores and this was the best of the lot. I will repost pics of actual dress in my right size just to be sure and post some pics of other possibilities...yikes I'm getting worried:( https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-mog-dress-option#post-920911 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:32:37 +0000 Angie 920911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm not sold yet, Carole. I find the bolero widening on broad shoulders.<br /><br />I wouldn't beat around the bush. Head straight to Tadashi Shoji and Adrianna Papel dresses online and in store at Nordies. This is where I would start you off if you were my client :)<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-mog-dress-option#post-920784 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:18:09 +0000 Vix 920784@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi Carole --<br /><br />If it looks this good in crappy lighting, in a petite (not your usual regular), AND with no shoes I think it's definitely a contender.<br /><br />It's a bit flirty but still restrained enough to say, "I'm know I'm&nbsp;not the center of attention but thank you, I do look daggone good."<br /><br />Trust your instincts -- but verify them by getting dolled up and seeing if you feel the same way.<br /><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-mog-dress-option#post-920721 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:29:48 +0000 Anonymous 920721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The shape of the dress is amazing on your beautiful figure. &nbsp;I'm not sure about the jacket. &nbsp;You definitely want a dress that makes you feel confident in every way. &nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-mog-dress-option#post-920704 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:11:27 +0000 Eliza 920704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carole- you are stunning and the color of that dress is elegant. The petite sizing may be interfering with my ability to assess the dress and particlarly the jacket. You will be an awesome M-o-G in whatever you choose. </p> <p>The only thing I would suggest is that photos of weddings endure and whatever you select, I would experiment with how it looks with others, casts shadows, reads "busy" or super trendy, and looks in group photos. I don't mean not "today", but sometimes it helps to stir in those variables.</p> <p>You will look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-mog-dress-option#post-920633 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:32:19 +0000 Deborah 920633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look anything but matronly in this dress Carole:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-mog-dress-option#post-920618 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:31:55 +0000 Ginkgo 920618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think also the with shoes and&nbsp;makeup you will look fab wearing this at the wedding. &nbsp;It's kind of jarring to see you wearing this barefoot and in the dressing room, which is why for a moment I wasn't sure about it, but once it's styled and you're in the correct setting it will look beautiful (and suitable for the occasion). https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-mog-dress-option#post-920544 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:43:47 +0000 rachylou 920544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I will tell it to you straight: it's a cool dress and you look good. It is also a 'weird' dress that will stump conventional, plain people. The first thing they'll see are a lot of flippy pieces of cloth. I'd wear it personally. I think it perfect for MOG. Interesting, pretty, and yet subdued. A lovely foil for the marrying couple. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-mog-dress-option#post-920488 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:36:11 +0000 Lantana 920488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Put shoes, hose and a smile on and see the difference. <br /><br />As for your neighbour, not everyone is able to articulate the kind of well thought out, courteous and helpful comments you get from this forum.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-mog-dress-option#post-920478 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:27:47 +0000 annaj 920478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think it's lovely, and I like the simplicity of the jacket. I also like that it IS close to bridal white (without being too close) because I think you will blend in beautifully in photos. My mother in law wore the most ridiculous outfit to our wedding and stood out like a sore thumb! I'd much prefer something subtle and elegant, which I think is exactly what this dress is. I'd love to see a few other options, but see no fault in this one. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-mog-dress-option#post-920473 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:19:28 +0000 Suz 920473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I was actually wondering if your neighbour might be jealous of your gorgeous figure (i.e. the opposite of thinking it is "matronly.") But I can see how some people might read champagne and a jacket as a matronly look, regardless...<br /><br />You make everything you wear look sophisticated and easy. I want to see you in a formal dress that does all of that and more.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-mog-dress-option#post-920382 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:32:10 +0000 Carole 920382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, dianthus, I just missed you! Funny you mention the shimmery fabric not photographing well.....that is in fact why I eliminated another dress, it looked beautiful IRL and very flattering but the photos leads it look cheap and cheesy.... didn't seem to have issues with photographing. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-mog-dress-option#post-920381 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:29:16 +0000 Carole 920381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Deborah - thanks for your input. I had mentioned above..... my neighbor is sort of critical. Maybe she thinks this is too matronly Idk - she has been known to dress somewhat too young for her age (short short tight dresses) I had zero doubts until her viewing...maybe it's my lack of confidence or just that fact that I want to look and feel my very best-such a big event in life! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-mog-dress-option#post-920376 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:25:59 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 920376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think the fit is very nice and shows off your beautiful shape.&nbsp; I wasn't sure of the color until I read that it has a metallic sheen.&nbsp; Those fabrics photograph very badly and usually end up looking dull and flat.&nbsp; <br /><br />Do you feel confident in it?&nbsp; The addition of shoes and a bit of bling will make a lot of difference too and should take a very nice dress and make it gorgeous.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-mog-dress-option#post-920366 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:11:43 +0000 Deborah 920366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Is your neighbour, someone whose opinion you value regarding style?&nbsp;&nbsp; I think the dress is very flattering, you have such a lovely figure :)&nbsp; I too would like to see it styled before making a decision but I kind of like the unexpected element of the jacket.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-mog-dress-option#post-920358 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:07:32 +0000 Carole 920358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Echo - u make a good point about the color and did get a thumbs up from dil-it's champagne color and kind of shimmery. Gaylene-u make a good point also about happiness factor and I feel great in the dress with the jacket on/a little self conscious with the jacket off, I'm going to keep looking and can always return this dress from Nordstrom in case something better comes along. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-mog-dress-option#post-920337 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:45:59 +0000 Gaylene 920337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm with Suz and the others in thinking you need to style the dress before making the final decision.<br /><br />More importantly, how do<i> you</i> feel in the dress? If one odd reaction was enough to make you doubt the dress, it might be that you aren't feeling as good as you ought to be about it. It's a lovely dress that fits you very well, but you also deserve a dress with a high happiness quotient for such an important occasion.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-mog-dress-option#post-920335 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:32:05 +0000 Carole 920335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes, Suz, I do prefer cleaner lines but this was the best of the bunch from this particular day, most too short or not flattering int the bust shoulder area. Can't wait to get home and take additional photos https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-mog-dress-option#post-920334 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:31:52 +0000 Echo 920334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think the dress and jacket combo is very flattering and appropriate. Provided that your son/DIL is okay with the colour (it is light enough in the photos to be mistaken for ivory or off-white), I think it is a great combo. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-mog-dress-option#post-920328 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:20:17 +0000 Suz 920328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Okay - it sounds like she is not the right judge. Bring it to us, we will be better! From what I can tell it looks like a lovely fabric, a beautiful sort of champagne tone, and very feminine. Typically I see you wearing more clean-lined pieces so I was a little bit surprised, but need to see a better photo to have a clearer sense of whether it works for your style. It is figure flattering for sure.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-mog-dress-option#post-920317 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:05:45 +0000 Carole 920317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I will have to take more pics and repost. This is my first real time post and actually took this photo before purchasing the dress that was ordered for me. This is a petite and I am NOT petite, I don't feel totally comfortable in this dress w/o the jacket- but I will post a picture of that as well. Ps my neighbor is sort of critical. Maybe she thinks this is too matronly Idk - she has been known to dress somewhat too young for her age (short short tight dresses) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-mog-dress-option#post-920305 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:51:57 +0000 Nicole D 920305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Beautiful dress and very flattering. &nbsp;Is it the colour? &nbsp;Too close to bridal white? &nbsp;Or is your neighbour just a wet&nbsp;blanket? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-mog-dress-option#post-920303 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:50:11 +0000 kellygirl 920303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I see Suz and I are on the same page. I was wondering if you trust your neighbor's fashion sense because the dress is very flattering from what I can tell.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-mog-dress-option#post-920295 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:44:30 +0000 Parsley 920295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You have a fabulous figure, and the dress is flattering. Not so sure about the jacket, either. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-mog-dress-option#post-920294 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:44:20 +0000 Suz 920294@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Carole, I think we do need to see it styled more (if you can) and in better light. It's just tough to tell from this photo.&nbsp;<br /><br />Also -- do you know and trust your neighbour's style sense? Is there a reason not having to do with how you look in the dress that she might not like it? That could be important to consider.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-mog-dress-option#post-920287 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:40:28 +0000 Caro in Oz 920287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It's a lovely cut &amp; really suits your body but&nbsp;I don't feel able to say from the photo. I'm not sure that I'm liking it with the jacket but the jacket is slightly twisted.&nbsp;Can we see it with shoes? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-mog-dress-option#post-920286 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:39:41 +0000 cinnamon fern 920286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Can we see it without the jacket? &nbsp;(Or are you committed to not taking the jacket off?) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-mog-dress-option#post-920282 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:33:14 +0000 Carole 920282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Help. I had several friends tell me they really liked this dress for my sons wedding in August and was feeling pretty good about it then today my neighbor came to look and wasn't very forthcoming with compliments...tell it to me true ladies... Forgive the knee high nude hose etc but just getting preliminary approval to move on or move forward. Note: it's hard to find dressed long enough (check) and that work for my broad shouldered short waist...thanks so much for honest feedback for this most important event!