https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-dress-death-match-round-1-suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 10 May 2026 21:43:45 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-dress-death-match-round-1-suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique/page/2#post-605724 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:50:40 +0000 rachylou 605724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LUV this dress. I like it with the grey pin-stripe (although I think the structure of the jacket doesn't quite go) and I like it with the navy. I actually like it with the light tan slouchy boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-dress-death-match-round-1-suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique/page/2#post-605679 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:21:32 +0000 rae 605679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To answer Angie's question, no, I'm not willing to buy more colors to make this work. As it is, I'm trying to pare down the size of the wardrobe, so that wouldn't make sense. Maybe someday I will find a similar style in lime or apple green, colors I already have in my wardrobe. In another life, I'd keep this dress to wear to parties sans layers, but that is my fantasy life. :T</p> <p>I'll still give the other dress a chance, though. That one is more of a turquoise and should look better with tan, rust, etc. </p> <p>Vix, you know me! I really liked #1 a lot, esp. with the citron detail - I almost bought that one instead - but I wanted to stick to my guns about wanting a column of color to go well with my cropped jackets. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-dress-death-match-round-1-suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique/page/2#post-605513 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:21:07 +0000 Vix 605513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Rae --</p> <p>I think the cut of the dress looks beautiful on you. </p> <p>I do think the color may be a bit off with your skintone -- as you said, YOU'RE "tan" so if it doesn't go with items that color we have a problem, Houston.</p> <p>The style may be a bit off for your usual direction too -- looks like something I would wear -- since unlike a sheath it's a dress that's more personality-laden than blank slate.</p> <p>I think you may have a much easier time with the blue dress that's on it's way to you....</p> <p>I did see some other Suzy Chin styles that seem more like they might work with what you're showing (and if the green one would fly in your work environment, I'd guess these would too). Don't know if they appeal at all but thought I'd throw 'em out there!</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique-draped-colorblock-jersey-dress/3303774?origin=category&#038;resultback=2102" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/su.....tback=2102</a></p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique-sleeveless-stripe-jersey-dress/3266719?origin=category&#038;resultback=76" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/su.....ultback=76</a></p> <p>ps FWIW I'd say your footwear/jackets would be great with both styles </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-dress-death-match-round-1-suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique#post-605469 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:45:24 +0000 Angie 605469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a great learning curve for everyone on the forum, Rae. You have introduced a new colour into your wardrobe and are trying to create a capsule around it - with what you have in your closet. Good job. </p> <p>Now you can make an informed decision about the dress. Does the new colour mean purchasing other stuff and are you prepared to do that? Or can you make it work with what you have. When Anna introduced mint and pastels into her wardrobe, she virtually bought a whole other capsule to work with both the mint and the blush - and was prepared to do it. </p> <p>Regarding the second lot of pictures, #1 and #4 work very well. The black boots bookend your hair and the light jacket makes a huge difference. </p> <p>Hope that makes sense. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-dress-death-match-round-1-suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique#post-605467 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:43:19 +0000 Transcona Shannon 605467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking at the new set of pics, I'm confused. I love the dress on you - alone. I can see it's going to have its challenges in terms of styling though. I'm discovering in my own little world that if I really have to "work" an item to try and wear it, maybe it's not the right one? I'd like to reserve my vote until seeing the second dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-dress-death-match-round-1-suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique#post-605459 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:35:30 +0000 rae 605459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for all the great suggestions and observations - they've really helped me make a decision, and I'm leaning toward returning. It sounds like you all think it is not my style!</p> <p>- Cardigans - I tried my traditional cardis with this and hated it. Didn't work with the neckline, and I felt too soft. </p> <p>- Some of you mentioned the dress feels very sweet and feminine or grecian. Well, I didn't see that at first, but y'all are wiser than me, and I see it now. Perhaps I need more "hard," dramatic pleating (as in my gray dress) versus draping like this. </p> <p>- I do have pumps, and I'd be fine wearing them with this, but I'm not keeping anything that I CAN'T wear boots with. If the boots are out of line, it's not worth it. Boots and jackets are the core of my wardrobe.</p> <p>- Evolving style... maybe. But I'd like to MIX it with my existing style. I just can't go from zero to all classic like that - cardi, draping, and pumps all together with NO toughness? Sigh... I guess it's not a match made in heaven... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-dress-death-match-round-1-suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique#post-605404 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:51:59 +0000 ManidipaM 605404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, it's a gorgeous dress and very flattering on you. I think styling is the only hurdle. I like it best with the really fitted, classic blazers --- the last one in the first set as well as the blue in the second set, as well as the gray jacket right on top. </p> <p>But it would be nice to have a couple more options too. What about something really bright for contrast --- not sure what you have, but red or yellow maybe? Or using a shirt as a topper? Or layering under the dress instead?</p> <p>Footwear... maybe something a little sleeker or paler? or considerably brighter? I'm not sure the boots work in terms of register with the blazers I've liked best over the dress --- though I have to say both boots seem to work on their own with the dress, especially the darker pair, which I actually do like with the blue blazer but don't entirely *love* IYKWIM? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-dress-death-match-round-1-suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique#post-605402 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:48:26 +0000 Anonymous 605402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the dress. as far as the styling, I think you need lighter, more summery pieces to make it congruent. I'd add a light colored cardigan and nude boots. Do you own any sandals or summer shoes? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-dress-death-match-round-1-suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique#post-605372 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:52:25 +0000 mscooks 605372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a very pretty dress Rae, and I do agree that it looks better on you than on the model. Realy like pic 2 and 3 from your new stylings, the black boots definitely go with it better than the brown ones! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-dress-death-match-round-1-suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique#post-605369 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:42:16 +0000 Suz 605369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a gorgeous dress and fits you beautifully. But as others have said, it somehow feels incongruous with the booties and some of your toppers. Whether it's colour or style...the dress seems to be begging to be styled in a more "classic" way with nude sandals or pumps and whites or other softer colours. It is the shade of green combined with the cut, I think. BUT...knowing your styling genius, it would be possible to make it work, and if you love it, I think it's important to think about that and consider your style may be evolving a little bit! It really does suit your shape gorgeously. Looks way better on you than on the model. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-dress-death-match-round-1-suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique#post-605363 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:58:10 +0000 Jjsloane 605363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the fit is great on you. I agree with more structured or classic footwear (I know that's not really you) because the dress looks a little like an unmade bed (I know this is how it's supposed to look, I personally prefer the bandage styles - which you have also) the boots make too casual for work IMO. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-dress-death-match-round-1-suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique#post-605360 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:49:26 +0000 Deborah 605360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are, this is beautiful on you. I prefer it with a short jacket, but I do like the idea of the longer grey cardigan in the new set of pics.</p> <p>I think I would like to see a non boot with this dress. Do you have pumps. The dress seems to lend itself to a more classic look..WDYT? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-dress-death-match-round-1-suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique#post-605295 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:15:17 +0000 Scarlet 605295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dress looks wonderful on you. It seems to work well with the grey items. I think the brown boots are okay with the dress since they are essentially neutral with your skin, but they don't go with the grey of the pinstripe. Just my opinion. Go lighter on the shoes? What about those Dalmatian ones. Would that be nuts? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-dress-death-match-round-1-suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique#post-605285 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:31:24 +0000 Tanya 605285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous dress! I like it with navy best, like in the second (new) outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-dress-death-match-round-1-suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique#post-605281 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:21:47 +0000 Anonymous 605281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the dress color and cut on you, but I'm having a hard time with it for your style. It seems very Grecian and classic looking to me and the RATE elements seem incongruous with it. But maybe that's the point! IDK. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-dress-death-match-round-1-suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique#post-605267 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:54:31 +0000 rae 605267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, trying again with cool colored toppers. This dress is proving kind of hard to style - I love it alone, but I just don't have that many work toppers that go with it. All of my cardigans looked terrible, and looking closer I can see the inner tier seams show through a bit... not that big a deal since it has all the texture anyway, but thought I'd mention it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-dress-death-match-round-1-suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique#post-605254 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:33:28 +0000 Echo 605254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Even without seeing it on you, I cannot see how the second dress could outshine this one. You look GREAT in it! I'm not fond of the boots with it, but a nude shoe would be perfect, as would grey or black pumps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-dress-death-match-round-1-suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique#post-605243 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:15:23 +0000 annagybe 605243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The color looks good on you though. But I think especially the boots they're too yellow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-dress-death-match-round-1-suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique#post-605242 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:13:28 +0000 rae 605242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hm, could be a problem since I'm both brown and tan... :T </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-dress-death-match-round-1-suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique#post-605241 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:12:15 +0000 annagybe 605241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Angie, it doesn't go with the brown and tans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-dress-death-match-round-1-suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique#post-605240 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:07:07 +0000 rae 605240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, and here I thought it went with everything! I wish I could wear denim jackets to work, though that is a fun idea to dress it down if I have occasion. Ok, back to the drawing board with some cool colors!</p> <p>Hm, it didn't strike me as sweet - is it the color you mean? Too key lime pie and not enough sour lime? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-dress-death-match-round-1-suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique#post-605235 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 03:45:48 +0000 Angie 605235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the fit! Like the colour - although it's sweetness for your patriotic UWP'hood is surprising - no? </p> <p>It's needs a little more styling experimentation, Rae. I like it best with the tone of the grey jacket in #1, but the boots seem off. I also really like it with the striped blazer - but again to my eye the warm tone of the boots seems off. Try your new lace-up Fryes. Cream booties. Denim jacket. Just my 2 cents. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-dress-death-match-round-1-suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique#post-605226 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 03:21:26 +0000 Mo 605226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, yes, that's the one. Fully lined and somehow not tight looking, even though it fits every curve. Amazing, I tell ya! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-dress-death-match-round-1-suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique#post-605183 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:01:52 +0000 JennyAnne 605183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful! I don't think there's any thigh lumpage - it must just be that picture because none of the others look bumpy. It looks office appropriate with the jackets - I like the first one best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-dress-death-match-round-1-suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique#post-605182 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:01:24 +0000 rae 605182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo, is that the black dress with the sheer detail near the neckline? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-dress-death-match-round-1-suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique#post-605180 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:59:54 +0000 Mo 605180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote for the Suzi Chin! Fits you great. (I love the way my black Suzi Chin fits without being uncomfortably bodycon) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-dress-death-match-round-1-suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique#post-605177 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:58:35 +0000 Transcona Shannon 605177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We have to wait until MONDAY??? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-dress-death-match-round-1-suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique#post-605174 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:55:51 +0000 rae 605174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, this is the dress. Size 4 was gone when I bought, but now they have all sizes except 2:<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique-draped-tier-jersey-sheath-dress/3248758?origin=PredictiveSearch" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/su.....tiveSearch</a></p> <p>The other dress is this one and should be here Monday:<br /> <a href="http://www.6pm.com/product/7940464/color/194456" rel="nofollow">http://www.6pm.com/product/7940464/color/194456</a></p> <p>For the record, I don't have to keep either one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-dress-death-match-round-1-suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique#post-605167 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:48:22 +0000 Sveta 605167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was afraid it would be too body con for work but seeing it on you I think it is perfectly fine. All this draping really helps to de-emphasize the body-con factor. It is very flattering.<br /> Lovely color and it would be perfect with white shorter jacket - I don't like it much with darker jackets. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/green-dress-death-match-round-1-suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique#post-605165 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:47:33 +0000 velvetychocolate 605165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is spectacular - I'm wondering what the 'other' dress is...this is going to be hard to beat. </p>