https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-awesome-print-dress-found-this-calvin-klein-40-off Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 14 May 2026 20:44:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-awesome-print-dress-found-this-calvin-klein-40-off#post-448361 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:55:26 +0000 lyn67 448361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Fab Girl! Agree the V neck will be more flattering, but, this is not a bad option, eitherl!! The puckering accross chest will be hidden by the black(but why not a pink??) cardi (if cardi has a lower, deeper round neck and buttonned on one or two the upper side) I can be all perfect IMO-just keep the cardi on, all the way!! small heels, and you'll look smashing!<br /> Fab colors, and great dress!!! Wellcome to the wiw forum! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-awesome-print-dress-found-this-calvin-klein-40-off#post-448046 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:29:01 +0000 HelenInCanada 448046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you again for the helpful comments, gals! It's a big bad process to adjust to my new shape (thank you babies...kidding!) I'm going to have to take Angie's advice - perhaps look for something more low-cut. If only I was a whiz tailor, I'd fix this up myself! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-awesome-print-dress-found-this-calvin-klein-40-off#post-448024 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:10:26 +0000 Angie 448024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the colours on you, Helen! And a sheath silhouette is great on your figure. I do think that a lower neckline is the way to go though. The puckering across the chest is a deal breaker here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-awesome-print-dress-found-this-calvin-klein-40-off#post-448022 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:06:48 +0000 Antje 448022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice. Such rich colors! You might try to pick one of the dress colors in an accessory (e.g. shoes, bag), or in the cardigan itself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-awesome-print-dress-found-this-calvin-klein-40-off#post-447923 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:58:28 +0000 Anonymous 447923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a gorgeous dress (on a gorgeous gal)! I think its even better that you need to wear a cardigan....aren't open cardigans supposed to be really flattering on apple shapes? A long necklace and some rockin' shoes and you are good to go. Thanks for posting! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-awesome-print-dress-found-this-calvin-klein-40-off#post-447917 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:53:31 +0000 missvee 447917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The colours are lovely on you, and with a cardigan it will look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-awesome-print-dress-found-this-calvin-klein-40-off#post-447914 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:51:50 +0000 HelenInCanada 447914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you ladies! </p> <p>Cristelle, aww, thanks! I love rich colours like this. You're right about creating more of an elongating neckline - I do normally wear v-necks and scoop necks, so this is a change for me. If I wear this dress, I'll add a long simple gold chain &amp; charm necklace! I appreciate the compliment!</p> <p>Modgrl, the dress actually comes with a belt (gold buckle), but it's quite thin. I need to invest in a flattering wide belt, I think. I agree that the dress is quite roomy in the bust area - I'm used to tailored items that pull across my chest...ick. The petite apple is indeed a challenge when shopping! I would love to find a great wrap dress for me at this size! I just love the pattern &amp; colours so much. Shopping continues... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-awesome-print-dress-found-this-calvin-klein-40-off#post-447902 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:28:59 +0000 modgrl 447902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the dress and I think the basic shape and pattern are great for an apple. I just don't like how it's puckering under the bust. Can you add a wide belt to reign in some of that volume and create the illusion of a waist? Sometimes that trick can work when there is a bit too much volume.... Were there any other possibilities? I really like some of the printed, structured and ruched dresses out there these days. They can do very nice things for your figure. I am a petite apple and struggle with this as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-awesome-print-dress-found-this-calvin-klein-40-off#post-447901 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:26:29 +0000 Nakidra 447901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So cute! Post another pic with the cardigan if you get a chance! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-awesome-print-dress-found-this-calvin-klein-40-off#post-447900 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:24:47 +0000 Christelle 447900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're so beautiful! I think it looks good on you : ) You're right; those pleats and gathers at the waistline are camouflaging. I was going to suggest a cardigan as well, but you're already on top of it : ) </p> <p>Will you wear a necklace with it? I find, being larger-busted, I'm not always comfortable in high-cut tops, so I either have to have a necklace or SOMETHING to break up the expanse of fabric across the chest. Depending on the cardigan you wear, you may not need that, though. I love the colors of it! Definitely a good color combo for your skin! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-awesome-print-dress-found-this-calvin-klein-40-off#post-447899 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:24:46 +0000 ironkurtin 447899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think when you can button the top button it'll be fab with a cardigan! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-awesome-print-dress-found-this-calvin-klein-40-off#post-447889 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:10:10 +0000 HelenInCanada 447889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello! It's my first photo post...thank you for looking!</p> <p>So, I have a special occasion to attend in a few weeks ("debut" - girl's 16th birthday for her family &amp; friends) at my friend &amp; her daughter's home (not formal), and I am wondering if this dress looks good on me. I was drawn to to the beautiful pattern and simple lines! I am in pure Apple mode right now (tummy galore), and I like how the waist is puckered for a bit of camouflage. As you can tell, I was not able to do up the button at the nape of my neck, so there's an awkward pull there which should disappear once the top is buttoned!</p> <p>Like? In a perfect world, I would find a dress with sleeves that I like and that fits, but for now, this is what I've got. My plan is to wear it with a fitted black cardigan.</p> <p>All comments welcome! </p>