https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-buy-two-rather-similar-dresses-or-not Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:28:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-buy-two-rather-similar-dresses-or-not#post-2070382 Sun, 20 Oct 2019 12:15:37 +0000 Anonymous 2070382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good decision. &nbsp;I'm glad it all worked out for you. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-buy-two-rather-similar-dresses-or-not#post-2070367 Sun, 20 Oct 2019 09:12:30 +0000 Synne 2070367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, thanks for grear input fabbers! But as mentioned, this is an ancient post. In the end I returned both dresses. I have also reached the same conclusion as Angie: pure viscose fabrics are best to be avoided. I learned that the expencive way after washing a new blouse... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-buy-two-rather-similar-dresses-or-not#post-2069653 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 08:59:50 +0000 rachylou 2069653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hej Synne! What did you decide in the end? (And where was I eight months ago?) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-buy-two-rather-similar-dresses-or-not#post-2069651 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 08:39:59 +0000 Jenni NZ 2069651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Old thread- 8 months ago. I’m sure Synne decided long ago. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-buy-two-rather-similar-dresses-or-not#post-2069629 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 05:29:49 +0000 Gigi 2069629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would keep only one of the two. If it's hard to decide which to keep, do you have a friend who could help you decide? Sometimes when I'm unsure, I model the items for a friend (or friends) who can tell me which one looks more flattering. </p> <p>Have you styled them yet? I would try them on with different shoes and different toppers. You may find that one is easier to style than the other, and that might help you make a decision.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-buy-two-rather-similar-dresses-or-not#post-2069607 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 04:14:14 +0000 DonnaF 2069607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see you are in the northern hemisphere so summer is a ways away. I would only get one dress; maybe the brown one if you are prone to leaks. Also, your size or at least your dimensions may change a bit after your child is weaned. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-buy-two-rather-similar-dresses-or-not#post-2069599 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 03:47:15 +0000 John Wilson 2069599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Choose your favorite of the two and keep it.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-buy-two-rather-similar-dresses-or-not#post-1995079 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 17:19:40 +0000 Angie 1995079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep one, and choose your favourite of the two.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-buy-two-rather-similar-dresses-or-not#post-1995072 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 17:08:30 +0000 Synne 1995072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your replies! Layering could work, Eva and Bijou. That way I could extend the period of wear for a couple of weeks.. FashIntern, I haven't got much of a spring/summer wardrobe. This would be casual-pretty daywear for summer, I guess. I don't like the dresses with sneakers though... will have to think this through some more. I do need SOMETHING for summer, that's true Christina </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-buy-two-rather-similar-dresses-or-not#post-1995070 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 17:04:26 +0000 Wise Shopper 1995070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would suggest to keep just one, although I'm guilty of duplicating and triplicating more than anyone else. Another thing is the quality, if it's just viscose and quite pricey - not the best deal. On the other hand, if you scored 80% off - different story. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-buy-two-rather-similar-dresses-or-not#post-1995062 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 15:49:46 +0000 Christina F. 1995062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am in the camp that thinks you should pick only one. I won't say to return both, though - I think you can use some the layering techniques mentioned above. And heck, you need <i>something</i> to wear during those 3 weeks of summer! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-buy-two-rather-similar-dresses-or-not#post-1995061 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 15:46:14 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1995061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>What would you be wearing them for? How many events each week? If you like them because they're on trend, how many years do you think you will like and wear them? <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I hear you on breast feeding and needing things that are practical for that. As a new mom (congratulations!!!), you probably feel a little celebratory about getting "your" body back and so you want something new. I get that. I like the season-extending ideas above for one of the dresses, or you might choose something you can enjoy longer. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I bought clothes that could go from teaching on campus to the playground<br /> with him--I was able to take 3 weeks off after he was born, and then<br /> blended work and solo parenting. Honestly, for me, a t-shirt that could gently fold on the side of his face while nursing was easier than a top that unbuttoned, because the other side of a button-up shirt or dress sometimes flapped open (or he'd reach over there, like a lot of babies do). YMMV, and I know that's not the official party line on what's needed. <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-buy-two-rather-similar-dresses-or-not#post-1995036 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 13:19:47 +0000 Bijou 1995036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Synne, I would be reluctant to buy two dresses if I thought that the window of opportunity to wear them was only 3 weeks. I like dresses like this in cooler weather, because they layer beautifully under coats and with the darker backgrounds, they can also be worn with boots and stockings.</p> <p>Whilst I don't have a dress exactly the same as yours, this is a combination that I have worn in cooler weather that reminds me of your dresses, because it is a floral dress with a darker background, that would hopefully allow you to get more months of wear and enjoy these beautiful dresses.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-buy-two-rather-similar-dresses-or-not#post-1995033 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 13:12:39 +0000 Anonymous 1995033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Sterling. Hate to rain on a dress parade but..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-buy-two-rather-similar-dresses-or-not#post-1995032 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 13:11:05 +0000 RobinF 1995032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That seems like a pretty short period of time to get enough wears out of them. I agree if you could somehow extend the time it might be worth it otherwise maybe pick your favorite of the two. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-buy-two-rather-similar-dresses-or-not#post-1995030 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 13:04:46 +0000 Eva 1995030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe you could extend the period you can wear them in by adding tights and a cardigan, or by wearing a cropped sweater on top? Or a heattech camisole under it? Or try pairing them with leggings or skinny jeans? Of course you should try and see whether you like the look and whether it is practical in your climate before commiting, otherwise this idea might just be an excuse to buy them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-buy-two-rather-similar-dresses-or-not#post-1995026 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 12:53:46 +0000 Synne 1995026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hm... you might be on to something here, Sterling. It does seem off to invest in something I know will get so few wears. But midi dresses are so gorg! I must be too heavily influenced by this forum! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-buy-two-rather-similar-dresses-or-not#post-1995021 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 12:29:36 +0000 Anonymous 1995021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Only three weeks of actual possibility to wear them?&nbsp; My vote is to not duplicate.&nbsp; </p> <p>You may be buying for a fantasy life or have been unduly influenced by all the dresses on the Forum, I would even recommend returning them both.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-buy-two-rather-similar-dresses-or-not#post-1995016 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 12:02:33 +0000 Synne 1995016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Calling for help from you fab fabbers. I recently ordered two midi dresses, and am now wondering if I should keep one or both. They are rather similar, but different colored patterns obviously. The fit is nice, plus they are button-downs, so I can breastfeed. The brown dress is lined and a little heavier. They are both viscose and rather thin and flimsy. They will be summer dresses and summer is a VERY short season here. I'm estimating only three weeks of actual possibility to wear them. The dresses are a little pricey.. any thoughts or suggestions? </p>