https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-winter-floral-dresses Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:22:52 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-winter-floral-dresses/page/2#post-2160094 Tue, 15 Dec 2020 08:57:58 +0000 Minaminu 2160094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenava, thanks for the explanation! It makes sense to free up some space in the wardrobe and only keep the items that you love </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-winter-floral-dresses/page/2#post-2160044 Tue, 15 Dec 2020 03:05:58 +0000 Deborah 2160044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I particularly like the black one for you.&nbsp; It is flattering, it's pretty and I think you have a reasonable amount of styling options with it.&nbsp; I appreciate it's not suitable for feeding right now but that is only for a short time and the dress hopefully will remain in your wardrobe for a longer time.&nbsp; I love it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-winter-floral-dresses/page/2#post-2160013 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 23:24:51 +0000 cat2 2160013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just an FYI that I always toss the self belts (into my donate basket) and use a nicer looking piece of my own. If you have a sweater or belt in a sort of sage to army green, that would be really pretty with the print on the pumpkin dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-winter-floral-dresses/page/2#post-2160009 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 23:01:41 +0000 rachylou 2160009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this styling of the orange dress with the rust sweater and no belt... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-winter-floral-dresses/page/2#post-2159987 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 20:55:22 +0000 Jenava 2159987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Minaminu,<br />The shape of the sage green dress doesn't appeal to me as much.&nbsp; I keep trying it on and thinking how great it would be for a fancy garden party or afternoon bridal/baby shower in the summer, but the truth is I don't love the way the skirt goes out from the high waist on me.&nbsp; I prefer a waistline a little lower.&nbsp; It's gorgeous quality, though, so it's lingered in my closet even though I've only worn it once (to a bridal shower).&nbsp; But truth is, I have more flattering and equally appropriate frocks so it really should find a new home (and I regret the purchase). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-winter-floral-dresses/page/2#post-2159985 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 20:49:18 +0000 Jenava 2159985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I reached to pack up the orange dress (I just have to keep the black.&nbsp; it has a tiny bit of dark gold in it that just gives me shivers...)</p> <p>But something about the colors and the pintucks had me trying it on again.&nbsp; I am giving it a trial run today - with the tags tucked into my cuff - no belt, cinnamon cardigan.</p> <p>The orange dress was less than $40 and the black was a mere $50, so both dresses together are less than I'd usually pay for one!&nbsp; Not that price should matter, since I also have to store them both and don't want to own clothes that I don't wear....so if I keep it now and then get rid of it later that's a cost to me to store and get rid of it later.</p> <p>As for nursing, my son only just weaned himself at almost 6 years old.&nbsp; My daughter is 2 and likely won't nurse as long as he did but I expect at least another year or two.&nbsp; When I worked in the office I would easily come home and change.&nbsp; But being at home all day that just doesn't work.&nbsp; I wouldn't pull that dress up because the waistline wouldn't easily fit over my chest (plus it would be chilly!&nbsp; LOL)</p> <p>Thanks for all the input, I'm glad you all see the same thing in the black dress that I do.&nbsp; Black isn't even my color, but for some reason this dress just hits a special note.</p> <p></p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-winter-floral-dresses/page/2#post-2159958 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 18:56:49 +0000 Angie 2159958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE the way you styled the black, <b>Jenava</b>! Glad the nursing strategy is working.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-winter-floral-dresses#post-2159944 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 18:23:25 +0000 Kathie 2159944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m with shevia, Jenni, and everyone else who pointed out that you won’t be nursing forever. (And, I can sympathize- I had one who didn’t fully give it up until he was 2.5, and it did feel like forever.) You have great toppers for the black one, and it’s super cute on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-winter-floral-dresses#post-2159912 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 16:23:49 +0000 madeline 2159912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look lovely in both dresses. I would wear the orange one with the low contrast belt (pic 3). The black one is def a keeper! Looks great on you, can be worn with all your cardigans. As others have said, time will come when your little one is not nursing anymore. You can put the dress in the holding zone until then. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-winter-floral-dresses#post-2159901 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 15:46:31 +0000 Kyle 2159901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, that black one...so fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-winter-floral-dresses#post-2159895 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 15:17:06 +0000 Vildy 2159895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you considered, so long as you are at home, nursing by simply pulling the skirt of the dress up and approach from underneath? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-winter-floral-dresses#post-2159885 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 14:49:20 +0000 Liesbeth 2159885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done keeping theblack, it is truly perfect for you and I love it with all the toppers you've shown! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-winter-floral-dresses#post-2159883 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 14:45:10 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2159883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love love love both of those dresses for you!&nbsp; &nbsp; If you're able to nurse in that black dress, then definitely keep it.&nbsp; &nbsp;If you're not - oooh, this is so hard to say - but I think you should keep looking.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>I'm with you on not going anywhere unnecessary during the pandemic, especially as you've got a little one relying on you!</p> <p>I agree with you on the belts, with the pumpkin dress - but I also think it looks great with no belt at all.</p> <p>LisaP, your comment about florals being summer because of stems and leaves, etc., has me looking at florals in an entirely different way now.&nbsp; &nbsp;Mind = BLOWN </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-winter-floral-dresses#post-2159879 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 14:21:51 +0000 Anonymous 2159879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both- though the wide black belt seems to heavy in feel with the orange. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-winter-floral-dresses#post-2159870 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 14:03:19 +0000 Janet 2159870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look smashing in the black floral! I hope you keep — you won’t be nursing forever. </p> <p>The orange one is nice too, I prefer it with a subtle tonal belt or none at all. Self belts are almost always awful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-winter-floral-dresses#post-2159860 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 13:13:08 +0000 lyn67 2159860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE THEM in nr 2&amp;3. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-winter-floral-dresses#post-2159853 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 11:35:41 +0000 rachylou 2159853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree the dark floral is so pretty on you... and sometimes when opportunity strikes, you have to take it or miss out. Don’t love the orange. Do think the green sweater is lovely on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-winter-floral-dresses#post-2159840 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 10:12:46 +0000 Minaminu 2159840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the orange dress, it is very interesting to see how a different belt can change the appearance of the dress.&nbsp;</p> <p>Looking at your holding zone, that aqua dress looks beautiful! May I ask why you placed it in the holding zone? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-winter-floral-dresses#post-2159835 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 07:58:40 +0000 slim cat 2159835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Black floral dress looks amazing on you ( works with all your pieces )!<br />Orange dress is pretty and doesn't feel too summery for me - more fall season colors ( I like it without the belt - with a sweater/cardigan ). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-winter-floral-dresses#post-2159802 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 04:05:29 +0000 Jenni NZ 2159802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought exactly the same as Shevia TBH- you will stop nursing at some point and given you love the black ( plus you have managed to nurse, with a bit of difficulty) and it looks wonderful on you, I think keep that not the orange. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-winter-floral-dresses#post-2159801 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 04:03:58 +0000 kellygirl 2159801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Swooning at the dark floral. Love!&nbsp; The orange dress is beautiful too and I like it best without the belts.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-winter-floral-dresses#post-2159799 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 03:56:10 +0000 Bijou 2159799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the dark one too - the skirt is so pretty and it works well with all your toppers. I like the orange one best without a belt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-winter-floral-dresses#post-2159791 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 03:29:59 +0000 Anonymous 2159791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both dresses but do not settle for anything you are less than enthusiastic about. The sales will be coming up in January and beyond. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-winter-floral-dresses#post-2159789 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 03:27:13 +0000 Suz 2159789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG I want you to have the dark dress -- it is gorgeous on you!!&nbsp;</p> <p>The other one is nice....but the dark one is IT.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-winter-floral-dresses#post-2159786 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 03:14:55 +0000 unfrumped 2159786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dark floral is so great with your coloring- totally beats the pumpkin- tgst id either keep it and wear as able, and/ or keep eye out for similar color depths and contrasts. </p> <p>I really like the Imogen Lamport color analyses that discuss “value contrast “ concepts, and that’s what I think of when I see you in these dresses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-winter-floral-dresses#post-2159781 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 03:03:22 +0000 Jaime 2159781@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well you won't be nursing forever, although I can believe it seems that way. Just a thought. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-winter-floral-dresses#post-2159764 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 01:42:13 +0000 Jenava 2159764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>La Ped, those are lovely, and I'm a sucker for a Boden dress, but the prints aren't contrasty enough for me...I own lots of solids because I find it hard to find prints that I like! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-winter-floral-dresses#post-2159763 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 01:39:26 +0000 Jenava 2159763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, Lisa p interesting criteria for "summer". I am not going to purchase accessories that only work with this dress. I'd probably just leave off the belt.</p> <p>I was able to nurse a couple times with the black dress, and I like my topper selection with it, so I think it stays. I might return the orange, lovely as it is, because I don't wear dresses that often. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-winter-floral-dresses#post-2159753 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 01:09:20 +0000 LaPed 2159753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love the color and scale of the dark floral on you, but I don't think you should compromise on it being nursing-friendly, especially if you already have plenty of dresses that aren't easy access. And I totally understand not wanting to go to a tailor right now with cases so high. I agree with Angie that you should keep looking. I feel like I've seen a lot of flouncy dark floral dresses this year. It's that Doên/Christy Dawn look. Would a wrap style also work? That might open up some options beyond button plackets. Or maybe a shirtdress with some bells and whistles (smocking, tiers, etc)? Creating outfits that are true to oneself but also breastfeeding-friendly can be sooo tricky.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-winter-floral-dresses#post-2159744 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 00:32:38 +0000 Angie 2159744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE the dark dress in pic #2! Sorry about the boob challenge. BLAST .&nbsp;</p> <p>Perhaps try to find something else?&nbsp; </p>