https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-a-dress Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:22:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-a-dress#post-955188 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:02:10 +0000 Thistle 955188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DonnaF - my rosé print be is 97% cotton and 3% elastane. The top is lined in a similar material. The skirt is unlined, but is plenty thick that there is no need to line it. I think if it were lined it would be too heavy for spring/ summer.</p> <p>I like the fit and flare shape. It is airy on the legs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-a-dress#post-955158 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:16:22 +0000 Peri 955158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glory, I like the first one a lot! And Thistle, the black and white roses is making me rethink Talbots.</p> <p>I was eyeing this one from Nordstrom online:</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/donna-ricco-print-fit-flare-dress/3423913?origin=PredictiveSearch-personalizedsort&#038;contextualcategoryid=2375500&#038;fashionColor=&#038;resultback=882&#038;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_4_C" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/do.....ts-_-1_4_C</a></p> <p>Is 53 too old for "fit and flare" cuteness? </p> <p>It doesn't fit the flowy goal though...might be hot. Well, anything is going to be hot. I maintain they are crazy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-a-dress#post-955130 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:47:25 +0000 Glory 955130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Peri have you looked at the Sundance collection? I think there are some promising items there:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sundancecatalog.com/category/womens+clothing/womens+dresses.do">http://www.sundancecatalog.com.....dresses.do</a><br />Pic 3 &nbsp;from Le Chateau - do these tick any boxes? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-a-dress#post-955129 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:45:56 +0000 DonnaF 955129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thistle;<br />What does Talbot's line its dresses with?&nbsp; Does 100% cotton/linen or 97% cotton also include the lining?&nbsp; Seems to me that would make a huge difference on comfort. . .I hate when they say a natural fiber and they just mean the shell!</p> <p>Peri;<br />Your initial post gave me a chuckle.&nbsp; I have no specific ideas and don't go to many weddings.&nbsp; At the last summer wedding I attended, I wore a taupe ottoman silk unlined jacket and skirt from Travelsmith.com, so in addition to linen and cotton, you might want to consider ottoman silk.&nbsp; Travelsmith can be frumpy, but their stuff is comfortable and doesn't have to be dry cleaned.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-a-dress#post-955123 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:35:23 +0000 Glory 955123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Peri no worries on the photo. I&nbsp;still think we can help. Many people are looking and shopping and see things in their travels. Do you like prints - if so, size, colours etc? and how would you describe your style? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-a-dress#post-955122 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:29:57 +0000 Peri 955122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mulling over the picture idea...not ready to jump yet.</p> <p>I'm 5' 5""...wide shoulders, long torso, 32 DD, and anywhere from a size 4 to 8, depending on how vanity sized the store is. I'm fine with sleeveless as long as it isn't tank top straps.</p> <p>Yes, I think this is too much to ask without a picture to help! It's just that I've tried to search Nordstoms and there are like 1000 choices! I was just hoping someone had seen something recently that was ringing a bell. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-a-dress#post-955121 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:29:51 +0000 Thistle 955121@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, and everything at Talbots is currently 30% off. (Which means it is at its regular price, IMHO). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-a-dress#post-955120 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:28:52 +0000 Thistle 955120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, how about these:</p> <p>100% linen, available in a soft pink - long enough to be okay, 100% linen, and not beach wear&nbsp; :)&nbsp; I have been eyeing it, but i have no&nbsp;place to wear it.<br />&nbsp;<a href="http://www.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?id=prdi30763&amp;rootCategory=cat70008&amp;catId=cat80018&amp;sortKey=Default&amp;section=Regular&amp;conceptIdUnderSale=cat70008" rel="nofollow">http://www.talbots.com/online/.....8;catId=ca</a></p> <p>100% cotton.&nbsp; I love this dress, but yellow HATES me:<br /><a href="http://www.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?id=prdi30767&amp;rootCategory=cat70008&amp;catId=cat80018&amp;sortKey=Default&amp;section=Regular&amp;conceptIdUnderSale=cat70008" rel="nofollow">http://www.talbots.com/online/.....8;catId=ca</a></p> <p>97% Cotton - so not all natural fibers.&nbsp; I am wearing this today and LOVE it. Great fabric, long enough for the office, and it has pockets. Makes me feel twirly in a good way. I have the black and white one, but I think the turquioise and white one would be better for a wedding.<br /><a href="http://www.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?id=prdi30426&amp;rootCategory=cat70008&amp;catId=cat80018&amp;sortKey=Default&amp;section=Regular&amp;conceptIdUnderSale=cat70008" rel="nofollow">http://www.talbots.com/online/.....8;catId=ca</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-a-dress#post-955110 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:05:58 +0000 Suz 955110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A photo would truly help! But failing that, what is your body type? That will help to steer us in the right directions.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-a-dress#post-955105 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:55:12 +0000 Glory 955105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>any chance you would share a photo? Also could you say how tall you are and what whether sleeveless would be ok? fave colours? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-a-dress#post-955103 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:45:41 +0000 always trying 955103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>what about a sundress?&nbsp; something in maybe uneven hem length, soft color-can't do photos yet&nbsp; as i'm new here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-a-dress#post-955084 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:26:24 +0000 Peri 955084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This might be Impossible without my picture...you can tell me if that is true!</p> <p>My niece is getting married. In August. Outdoors. In the South. Are they crazy??</p> <p>I want a new dress, although I don't really need one. I have a few that would do, that no one in the family has seen. So new would just be to make me happy, not for any other reason. But...there are big issues.</p> <p>1) August. Outdoors. In the South. I'm thinking natural fabric, loose and flowy.<br /> 2) but I'm 53 and I don't want to look like a hippie on a beach vacation.<br /> 3) the wedding is going to be pretty casual and I don't want to be overdressed, but...see #2.<br /> 4) this is not a fashion crowd, so something that might jump to mind such as a maxi dress wouldn't be recognized as trendy, it would just read as #2 above!</p> <p>Any suggestions? </p>