https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-brainstormdress-me-for-an-event Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:29:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-brainstormdress-me-for-an-event#post-2371982 Fri, 11 Oct 2024 19:13:03 +0000 Jenni NZ 2371982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sarah look at this pretty one from today’s blog post! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-brainstormdress-me-for-an-event#post-2371887 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:37:52 +0000 Suz 2371887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the shopping is going to be super fun! And Ms. Frizzle, yay!!&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-brainstormdress-me-for-an-event#post-2371884 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:55:18 +0000 SarahD8 2371884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Sal</b>, I like the 20s/30s idea! Definitely some movement in the skirt is in order...</p> <p><b>Bella</b> can't go wrong with a LBD! I'm torn between wanting to play it safe and wanting to wear something with a lot of personality for this event. (I work in a creative field, but one that is not exactly known for being fashion-minded.)</p> <p><b>Suz</b> ooh I like the idea of asymmetry. And sparkly cable knits!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Angie</b> I think you nailed it (of course)! Love the idea of polar bears or lizards. I think this is an event where I can let out my inner Ms. Frizzle a little bit.</p> <p><b>Runcarla</b> I think you need that bubble skirt from your local thrift!</p> <p><b>cat2</b> I definitely see the practical appeal of separates here.</p> <p><b>Jaime</b> I like the way you think. That sounds like fun!</p> <p><b>Lisa</b> yes, it seems like thinking seasonal (despite the mild climate) is probably the way to go here, although this is not a specifically seasonal event. (It's not, like, an office holiday party iykwim.)</p> <p><b>JenniNZ</b>, I've done the same, looked at metallic pleated skirts longingly and then passed because I didn't really have a use for them. Well, now maybe I do!</p> <p><b>Brooklyn</b> velvet is definitely appealing here!</p> <p>Thanks all, you have given me a lot of good ideas to start playing around with! I will keep you posted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-brainstormdress-me-for-an-event#post-2371854 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:04:06 +0000 Brooklyn 2371854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like Angie’s velvet idea. A velvet blazer over a silky dress or a velvet pants suit would be awesome. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-brainstormdress-me-for-an-event#post-2371836 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 06:17:41 +0000 Jenni NZ 2371836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like Suz’s and Lisa’s ideas. I keep putting metallic pleated skirts in my Finds then don’t buy any because I don’t wear the formal skirts I have enough. I think they could suit you really well. Thrifting could turn up something great?<br /> And metallic shoes or even your gold ballet flats?<br /> By the way your YLF profile is totally blank. A bit of info for newer forum members who would like to help would be nice? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-brainstormdress-me-for-an-event#post-2371822 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:15:56 +0000 Lisa 2371822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For an early December event I’m thinking something seasonal like metallics or velvet. I’m not a big dress gal for myself so I lean to trouser outfits. &nbsp;A velvet suit with heels (if your feet can handle it) is a lovely look. Another look I like in December is lace if you’re desiring a dress for the event. Metallics (silver, gold, blush) and rich tones (wine, teal, forest green) are all lovely non neutral options. Of course you can’t go wrong with black (lace or velvet) if you don’t want to wear color. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-brainstormdress-me-for-an-event#post-2371821 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:14:35 +0000 Jaime 2371821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would go to TheRealReal and type in cocktail dress and see what catches my fancy . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-brainstormdress-me-for-an-event#post-2371819 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:11:38 +0000 cat2 2371819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m a fan of evening separates for work events. You can style a skirt more conservatively for the office event and then swap it out the styling for something more fun for future personal events. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-brainstormdress-me-for-an-event#post-2371816 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 21:37:27 +0000 Carla 2371816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do check the thrift shops! &nbsp;One of my regulars has a vintage midi bubble skirt (currently trending) that is new-with-tags from a formal wear store that closed/liquidated. &nbsp;It’s old-old - from one of those stores that never returned their stock and kept it in some vault in the basement. &nbsp;(There’s other stuff, but this one is haunting me.).&nbsp;</p> <p><div><br /></div><div>You never know what you’ll find - but I’d suggest looking for a midi or ballerina length skirt with volume, and topping it with a close fit refined sweater and low heeled slingbacks. &nbsp;(See pic below for silhouette.) &nbsp;Maybe a cardi with sparkly buttons. &nbsp;You can mix and match the items over the holiday season afterwards. &nbsp;</p> <p> </div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-brainstormdress-me-for-an-event#post-2371811 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 20:57:55 +0000 Angie 2371811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How fun, <b>SarahD8</b>!!!</p> <p>If you are close to the water in So Cal in Dec, it ALWAYS cools down at night. You've been warned :)&nbsp;</p> <p>I see you in velvet, or a look that is texture-rich with quirky jewellery. Crushed velvet dress or skirt, metallic shoes, embroidered bag, hair down, and polar bears or reptiles as pendants on your necklaces :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-brainstormdress-me-for-an-event#post-2371809 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 19:55:21 +0000 Suz 2371809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh, fun! This sounds exciting on multiple levels! </p> <p><b>Sal'</b>s idea of the slip dress resonates with me...maybe one of those AllSaints sets or dresses like the ones Sharan showed not long ago?&nbsp; A few Finds below, also an asymmetric skirt could be really nice...</p> <p>A set is especially good for mix and match.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-brainstormdress-me-for-an-event#post-2371808 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 19:43:43 +0000 bella 2371808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I would go with an LBD for a work event to be on the safe side. But personally, I like wearing black and I particularly like wearing LBDs, so this would be a no brainer for me. Besides, LBDs are super easy to thrift and you can accessorize in your own way for a more personal touch.&nbsp;</p> <p>I would personally choose something like this because it's architectural:&nbsp;<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nordstrom.com/s/ruched-asymmetric-laguna-crepe-dress/7802880?origin=category-personalizedsort&amp;breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses&amp;fashioncolor=Black&amp;color=001">https://www.nordstrom.com/s/ru.....ersonalize</a></p> <p>But you can go with whatever LBD suits your fancy.&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nordstrom.com/s/sam-edelman-pliss-faux-wrap-midi-dress/7871365?origin=category-personalizedsort&amp;breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses&amp;fashioncolor=Black&amp;color=001">https://www.nordstrom.com/s/sa.....-personali</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-brainstormdress-me-for-an-event#post-2371804 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 19:09:22 +0000 Sal 2371804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How fun!!</p> <p>I could see you in a slip style dress with a crochet/beaded/ embroidered short jacket over the top. Modern 1920s style.</p> <p>For some reason I can see 1920s or 30s influences really working for you. </p> <p>Or a dress similar to the vampires wife style - long sleeve, fitted but with movement at the bottom. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-brainstormdress-me-for-an-event#post-2371802 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:16:50 +0000 SarahD8 2371802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Who wants to play paper doll?</p> <p>I have a professional event/evening ceremony to attend in early December in southern California (so, mild/Mediterranean climate). </p> <p>The dress code is cocktail attire/semi-formal.</p> <p>This is quite out of the ordinary for my lifestyle -- I will play around in my closet but most likely will need to acquire something new.</p> <p>What should I wear?</p> <p>I am very much in brainstorming mode so I'm interested in both fanciful descriptions of what I might wear, based on your knowledge of my natural-dyed-literati style, as well as links to specific items if you care to share.</p> <p>I will probably look secondhand first, but I'm also open to buying retail and putting in a reasonable investment, especially for something with a high longevity factor and/or remixable.</p> <p>Thanks for any inspiration! </p>