https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/found-a-box-of-dresses-but-don%e2%80%99t-know-if-it%e2%80%99s-me-anymore Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:06:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/found-a-box-of-dresses-but-don%e2%80%99t-know-if-it%e2%80%99s-me-anymore#post-2248996 Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:35:50 +0000 Angie 2248996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for #4! And since you're not excited about these dresses - pass them on.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/found-a-box-of-dresses-but-don%e2%80%99t-know-if-it%e2%80%99s-me-anymore#post-2248952 Fri, 21 Jan 2022 02:24:34 +0000 Sal 2248952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that's a good call Sally.&nbsp; They all fit nicely and suit you but I suspect you won't wear them aside from the two you have kept.</p> <p>The khaki does look like a great casual dress - maybe for work, but if not, for casual weekends and school holidays. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/found-a-box-of-dresses-but-don%e2%80%99t-know-if-it%e2%80%99s-me-anymore#post-2248951 Fri, 21 Jan 2022 02:04:00 +0000 Sally 2248951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you everyone. You<br /> have all helped me a lot. I think I will<br /> purge all except for the blue one and the khaki. The ones I regretted were the Calvin Klein<br /> and the silk one but I think you have all helped me realise that I have moved<br /> on and just because I like something in theory, it doesn’t mean I will wear it. </p> <p>@<b>Nikki</b> great idea but I do have a good cover up so I couldn’t<br /> keep them for that. </p> <p>@<b>Brooklyn </b>– yes I am considering the khaki dress as it is a<br /> good casual dress and I can see myself wearing it for work as it doesn’t<br /> require formal wear. </p> <p>@<b>Jaime</b> – 7 is the best quality one but I only need one good<br /> dress, so I am thinking of replacing my little black dress with this. </p> <p>@<b>chewyspaghetti </b>= no I have decided (with the help of this<br /> forum) that I can’t keep them all if I keep any. </p> <p>@<b>Mary Beth</b>…great questions and thank so much for the thorough<br /> input and thoughts around this as you picked up on ideas that I hadn’t<br /> connected…that perhaps I am not as excited about them as I thought I would be<br /> when I had regretted giving them away.<br /> Yesterday I had to meet friends for coffee and I instantly went and got<br /> a midi skirt and tank out because that is how I prefer to dress now. I guess I need to accept that part of life is<br /> moving on and that means giving up stuff that is no longer you even if it felt<br /> like it was an investment at the time. </p> <p>@<b>stagiaire Fash</b> – good question… the ones I am most<br /> enthusiastic are the khaki and the electric blue. I think I will need to get rid of my little<br /> black dress to keep the blue one and the khaki one would be for work and could<br /> be worn casually on trip etc. The others<br /> are too tight to allow me to move. </p> <p>@<b>joy</b> I do wear dresses or skirts practically everyday now for work and if I am<br /> going somewhere like cafes or meeting friends.<br /> Other times I am super casual in shorts and jeans. To be honest I don’t really have the footwear<br /> for those shoes unless I wear them with booties. I am not into sneakers and dresses at the<br /> moment but would wear sneakers with the khaki dress. I have a lot of skirts and dresses either<br /> unstructured or longer which I am preferring these days. </p> <p>@ <b>Ginger</b> &amp; <b>Mary Beth</b> – Great advice about the<br /> repairs. Yes because it is underarm, it<br /> wouldn’t been seen easily but then again is it worth the cost. Because it is at a major movement point in my<br /> body, I might rip again. &nbsp;And thinking on<br /> yes I love it but will I wear it as I would be concerned about ripping it and<br /> moving freely? &nbsp;</p> <p><b>Janet</b> &amp; <b>Lesley </b>– good points – thanks </p> <p><b>Cat2</b> &amp; <b>Ophelia</b> – you both give some good suggestions for<br /> team keep. I played them in my head and<br /> think I can work with khaki and electric blue</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/found-a-box-of-dresses-but-don%e2%80%99t-know-if-it%e2%80%99s-me-anymore#post-2248868 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 15:10:20 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2248868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ginger’s reply about the patch reminded me: &nbsp;I’ve had clothing professionally patched a couple of times: &nbsp;once under the arm, and once on the inner thigh of some expensive jeans. &nbsp;The work was beautifully done, but it always felt a little uncomfortable wearing because they were at major movement points on my body. &nbsp; I ultimately donated both items. &nbsp; I loved the jeans, but I only liked the blouse, and felt annoyed with myself for the sunk cost of the repair.</p> <p>If you go the repair route, make sure you love the dress enough to qualify the expense. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/found-a-box-of-dresses-but-don%e2%80%99t-know-if-it%e2%80%99s-me-anymore#post-2248865 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 15:01:35 +0000 ophelia 2248865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they all look great &amp; I’d keep all but the damaged one (which is pretty but I wouldn’t spend on any tricky repair for lack of good tailors) unless I was able to retire soon (not). All the dresses seem to fit well, &amp; a pair of black pants are so easy for work.<br /> However, disclaimer, I don’t like shopping, love dresses but have a hard time finding them, &amp; a bird in hand is worth 2 in the bush. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/found-a-box-of-dresses-but-don%e2%80%99t-know-if-it%e2%80%99s-me-anymore#post-2248862 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 14:55:35 +0000 cat2 2248862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So, I am also with SF on Team Keep, and would figure out how to style those that fit and are in really good condition. Take them out of the context for which you purchased them, and figure out how to make them work now. I don’t invest in major repairs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/found-a-box-of-dresses-but-don%e2%80%99t-know-if-it%e2%80%99s-me-anymore#post-2248857 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 14:48:31 +0000 Lesley 2248857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Purge! I don't even have to look at the photos to know. You've moved on. I've saved like 2 dresses that were really really fine and unusual, for my daughters, but I won't permit myself to do that with everyday dresses. Move on! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/found-a-box-of-dresses-but-don%e2%80%99t-know-if-it%e2%80%99s-me-anymore#post-2248852 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 14:29:38 +0000 Ginger 2248852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FWIW, the silk dress can be repaired, but it would need to be a careful patch with a similar fabric. Since it is under the arm and the print is busy it would not be noticeable. I recommend this as a professional fix for the best results.</p> <p>BUT I am with everyone else; you don't seem existed about these. I'm very conservative with getting rid of stuff, but I have a large holding zone. Now that you know you have these, and you've refreshed your memory of how they look and feel, a holding zone stay will clarify the issue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/found-a-box-of-dresses-but-don%e2%80%99t-know-if-it%e2%80%99s-me-anymore#post-2248844 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 13:08:20 +0000 Janet 2248844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m with Mary Beth. You don’t seem excited about any of these. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/found-a-box-of-dresses-but-don%e2%80%99t-know-if-it%e2%80%99s-me-anymore#post-2248825 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 06:59:30 +0000 Anonymous 2248825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Only you can decide if you will wear these dresses. &nbsp;How often do you wear dresses and skirts? &nbsp;Start there , say you wear a dress once or twice a week, more if they are worn to work. Think of about how many weeks in the year they would be worn. &nbsp;How often would you repeat wearing any one dress? &nbsp;What are the cleaning instructions? &nbsp;You want to have enough for each season but not too many that you will not wear them all. &nbsp;Do you have a topper and footwear for each dress? &nbsp;I would tend to keep the ones you think that you regretted when you thought you had given them away. &nbsp;Those you did not wear before you will not reach for now. &nbsp;They can go. &nbsp;How much do you like shopping for new dresses?&nbsp;<div>I would try to part with some of the dresses. &nbsp;You can always pass them on later. &nbsp;You know your needs best.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/found-a-box-of-dresses-but-don%e2%80%99t-know-if-it%e2%80%99s-me-anymore#post-2248806 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 04:58:55 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2248806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like ‘em, but then I would. But you already decided to get rid of them once. Were there any that made your heart skip a beat when you put them on, or that you were glad to see again? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/found-a-box-of-dresses-but-don%e2%80%99t-know-if-it%e2%80%99s-me-anymore#post-2248802 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 04:49:28 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2248802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you should purge the lot, and here's why:</p> <p><i>"I’ve never really worn maybe because it’s fitting and not really me?"</i></p> <p>"<i>... seems good for work I suppose</i>"&nbsp; &nbsp;(there is zero excitement or anticipation in this statement, and maximum ambivalence).</p> <p><i>"Not sure if I would wear"</p> <p>"...haven’t really worn as well"</p> <p></i>May I tell you a little story?&nbsp; &nbsp;I thought I had cleared all my old crap out of my parents' house ages ago.&nbsp; &nbsp;But in the past year, my mom has handed off or shipped me so much of my old forgotten crap, and I didn't even know it still existed.&nbsp; &nbsp;AND she sent me a bunch of my grandma's old crap.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>So now I'm fighting attachments to stuff that I don't need, hadn't missed, didn't know was still around, and it just feels... crappy.&nbsp; &nbsp; LOL.</p> <p>But I totally get why this is a struggle for you.&nbsp; &nbsp;So I think you should set yourself a personal style challenge:&nbsp; wear one of these dresses every day.&nbsp; &nbsp;Add a sweater and some tights if it's cold where you are.&nbsp; &nbsp;But wear the dress, even if it's just for half an hour.&nbsp; &nbsp;See where you're at with it.&nbsp; &nbsp;If you feel amazing wearing any of them, keep those.&nbsp; &nbsp;Anything that doesn't make you feel amazing should be passed on.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/found-a-box-of-dresses-but-don%e2%80%99t-know-if-it%e2%80%99s-me-anymore#post-2248786 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 02:01:48 +0000 chewyspaghetti 2248786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are they worth the real-estate in your closet you have to give up? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/found-a-box-of-dresses-but-don%e2%80%99t-know-if-it%e2%80%99s-me-anymore#post-2248781 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 01:36:13 +0000 Jaime 2248781@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #7 and #2. The rest could go and even these if you are not excited to wear them.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/found-a-box-of-dresses-but-don%e2%80%99t-know-if-it%e2%80%99s-me-anymore#post-2248777 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:47:09 +0000 Brooklyn 2248777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Honestly, I think all the dresses could go except for the khaki dress (no 4) which looks current and will be a great casual dress to wear with sneakers. Good quality pants that fit well are always useful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/found-a-box-of-dresses-but-don%e2%80%99t-know-if-it%e2%80%99s-me-anymore#post-2248775 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:34:12 +0000 Anonymous 2248775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 4 and 5/6. I had a dress one time that I wasn’t satisfied with the styling. I used it as a beach cover-up and loved it again </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/found-a-box-of-dresses-but-don%e2%80%99t-know-if-it%e2%80%99s-me-anymore#post-2248763 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 23:31:53 +0000 Sally 2248763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jenni </b>yes that's the problem.&nbsp; I liked them, I still like them but will I still wear them with my current style.&nbsp; I guess you have to ask yourself if you can see yourself wearing them in the future and weigh that up against how accommodating your wardrobe space is.&nbsp; Mine isn't accommodating at all.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><b>Synne</b> - They are old so not sure if I could sell them (or whether I can even be bothered).&nbsp; I might give it away to some charity shop or an organisation like dress for success.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><b>star -</b> thank you.&nbsp; Yes if I keep any, those are the three I would keep. Maybe I will put them in a holding area.&nbsp;<br /><b>rachylou </b>- I think sadly you are right.&nbsp; I just don't resonate with that style of clothes anymore. I am thinking I do need one little black dress...maybe I will keep a little blue dress instead.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/found-a-box-of-dresses-but-don%e2%80%99t-know-if-it%e2%80%99s-me-anymore#post-2248684 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 12:48:57 +0000 rachylou 2248684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stylewise, I kinda think you’ve moved on with regard to all of them… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/found-a-box-of-dresses-but-don%e2%80%99t-know-if-it%e2%80%99s-me-anymore#post-2248664 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 09:22:11 +0000 Star (Lise) 2248664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think 4 &amp; 7 are keepers, and the pants can be useful - kind of classic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/found-a-box-of-dresses-but-don%e2%80%99t-know-if-it%e2%80%99s-me-anymore#post-2248663 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 09:18:23 +0000 Synne 2248663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep the khaki dress!<br /> The others doesn't wow me, I think you could easily find better dresses that you'd love to wear NOW. The brands tell me you could probably sell these? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/found-a-box-of-dresses-but-don%e2%80%99t-know-if-it%e2%80%99s-me-anymore#post-2248661 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 09:09:17 +0000 Jenni NZ 2248661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just looked at certain old photos perhaps for Lisap’s #10-year-challenge in Off Topic- and was a bit surprised to see some of my dresses that still hang in my wardrobe-like on a Christmas Day in 2012 with a dress I still have and like. But it begins to feel a bit like wow, that’s really so long ago and my kids have gone from 21, 19 and 16 to 30,28 and 25 in that time…so do I really want to be wearing the same outfit? I totally know that I have too many dresses and some have not been worn much… but then I was mostly really happy with them when I did wear them when they were new. So is that good enough? I haven’t solved this question as yet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/found-a-box-of-dresses-but-don%e2%80%99t-know-if-it%e2%80%99s-me-anymore#post-2248653 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 08:48:54 +0000 Sally 2248653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you slim cat. Yes I could see number 7 with my boots and motto jacket. I’m not really feeling the sneakers at the moment but that could change.<br /> Thank you Bijou yes the silk dress pretty as it is can’t be repaired. Number 7 is the best quality.<br /> Thank you Bella - yeah I think I can see the safari dress with boots so maybe I’ll see.<br /> @ Jenni NZ good question..thank you. I think it was because the last time I wore them they looked so good. The Calvin Klein has a history behind it as I bought in San Antonio in 2009 and had it altered. I ran onto our mini bus and told my family I had found the perfect dress. The silk one my sister gave to me because she couldn’t fit it but it is torn and I guess I wouldn’t choose to buy either of them now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/found-a-box-of-dresses-but-don%e2%80%99t-know-if-it%e2%80%99s-me-anymore#post-2248651 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 08:38:34 +0000 Jenni NZ 2248651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you read your old post about what and why you regretted giving away (you thought?) To refresh your memory?<br /> Personally I am not too sure about a torn one, it would have to be a very careful repair.<br /> 4 and 5/6 could go, as you don’t seem keen ( certainly on 5/6) and even that would help with reducing size of wardrobe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/found-a-box-of-dresses-but-don%e2%80%99t-know-if-it%e2%80%99s-me-anymore#post-2248648 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 08:15:56 +0000 bella 2248648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Apart from #4, which is a classic and I personally love safari dresses, none of them stand out to me. If they do not feel like you anymore, pass them on. The best part of the discovery is that you get a second chance, so you can give them away with a clear conscience and no regrets :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/found-a-box-of-dresses-but-don%e2%80%99t-know-if-it%e2%80%99s-me-anymore#post-2248647 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 08:06:11 +0000 Bijou 2248647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dress in #7 looks great, the others, I think you can pass on. Especially the torn dress, no need to spend money on getting it fixed if you are undecided about whether you want to wear it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/found-a-box-of-dresses-but-don%e2%80%99t-know-if-it%e2%80%99s-me-anymore#post-2248646 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 07:57:57 +0000 slim cat 2248646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dress in #7 is stands out for me - love the color and fit on you. Sneakers and denim jacket - to dress it down, or booties/boots and leather jacket to add some toughness to it. Deserve a full outfit lab to my eye.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/found-a-box-of-dresses-but-don%e2%80%99t-know-if-it%e2%80%99s-me-anymore#post-2248641 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 06:47:37 +0000 Sally 2248641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What do you do if something looks nice, is a good brand but doesnt really sit with your style anymore. Do you keep just in case but I find big wardrobes overwhelming. When someone asked about clothes we regretted giving away I mentioned a couple of dresses. Well apparently I did not give them away and I found them today in a box. They fit me but I don’t know if it’s me anymore…definitely not skirts with swag potential. Also this has exasperated the problem of whittling down my wardrobe. They are good brands…if You only need one LBD, won’t two confuse you? I want a small wardrobe.<br /> 1. Calvin Klein dress- I might have to keep for sentimental reasons as this is one of the dresses I mentioned and I had it altered to fit.<br /> 2 -3David Lawrence silk dress -another one I regretted but it’s tearing under the arm…worth getting fixed?<br /> 4. Khaki shirt dress…don’t know brand<br /> 5-6Brought this from a boutique. Brand is random. I’ve never really worn maybe because it’s fitting and not really me?<br /> 7. David Lawrence- this is nearly new and amazing colour. Not sure if I would wear or what shoes to wear with it.<br /> 8. Max - haven’t really worn as well<br /> 9. Veronica Maine pants and Max top… seems good for work I suppose. </p>