https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-summer-dresses Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:43:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-summer-dresses#post-2034084 Mon, 10 Jun 2019 23:21:25 +0000 Neelie 2034084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I recently ordered a bunch or summer dresses from The Bay...all Chaps or Ralph Lauren, all were on sale as low as $49.99.&nbsp; I ended up keeping only one but they are good value and don't crease...varying lengths (all listed on the Bay web site) and sleeve lengths and neck lines.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.thebay.com/Lauren-Ralph-Lauren/Women/Women-s-Clothing/Dresses/shop/_/N-1z1407xZ1z141ntZ4ztfre?Ne=395181058">https://www.thebay.com/Lauren-.....=395181058</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-summer-dresses#post-2034032 Mon, 10 Jun 2019 19:28:25 +0000 Anonymous 2034032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What is is with dresses anyways? &nbsp;They are either too casual , or too dressy. &nbsp;Too long or too short. Too sexy or totally UN sexy. &nbsp;I'm still determined to find a few myself but am getting absolutely nowhere. I sometimes feel that dress manufacturers assume we are all tall and willowy, and have small breasts, a narrow waist and hips, and a flat stomach. I know about 3 people who look like that - what are the rest of us supposed to do??</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-summer-dresses#post-2034029 Mon, 10 Jun 2019 19:25:16 +0000 fifthandfinest 2034029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you have Target? All the Who What Wear range of dresses were 20% off this weekend and they do offers like that regularly. They had lots of shirt dresses, wraps etc, mostly in midi length. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-summer-dresses#post-2033867 Mon, 10 Jun 2019 02:06:37 +0000 Jules 2033867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are the two new dresses I bought for this summer. For reference I am short waisted. These are work dresses for me but my workplace is casual - I was looking for comfortable transit commuting in the heat, and I’ll wear them with slip shorts and Uniqlo Airism tanks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-summer-dresses#post-2033802 Sun, 09 Jun 2019 19:19:04 +0000 Roxanna 2033802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz - wide leg crops. Of course! I have them for work wear but somehow forgot to think about them for weekend wear. The ones you posted from Aritzia look great and I never look there- I will check those out.</p> <p>Here for the cake - I agree, I don't need support high quality for summer, but I do want something that will lol and for reasonable well even after a sunset or two. These are all good options.</p> <p>Thanks everyone! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-summer-dresses#post-2033794 Sun, 09 Jun 2019 17:41:12 +0000 Suz 2033794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I gave up on dresses for this year and bought myself a couple of pairs of lightweight wide leg crops, below. I also have a lovely J. Crew skirt from last year that will carry me through quite a lot.&nbsp;</p> <p>But Boden's easy to order from and excellent service in Canada, esp. on the east coast. (Takes longer to get to Vancouver). Last summer I tried and kept several items from them (below) and tried on and returned many more. &nbsp;Cost of returns felt worth it because I learned a lot about their cuts/ sizes in doing try-ons.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-summer-dresses#post-2033789 Sun, 09 Jun 2019 16:19:17 +0000 Roxanna 2033789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are great suggestions! Thank you all. Also good counsel bit to rule out Boden. I will give these a try and report back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-summer-dresses#post-2033752 Sun, 09 Jun 2019 11:24:53 +0000 Column 2033752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe try brands sold by multiple vendors for best prices and shipping? For fit-and-flare, my favs are Maggie London and Eliza J. Lilly Pulitzer, too—although pricier. Don`t rule out summer maxis or jumpsuits! Check the sale links:</p> <p>See:<a href="https://www.maggylondon.com/sale/shop-all-sale" rel="nofollow">https://www.maggylondon.com/sale/shop-all-sale</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-summer-dresses#post-2033673 Sat, 08 Jun 2019 23:19:16 +0000 hereforthecake 2033673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear dresses almost everyday in summer and have had good luck with Joe Fresh and Old Navy.</p> <p>Obviously these are not going to be 'investment pieces', but I am OK with that for a summer dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-summer-dresses#post-2033671 Sat, 08 Jun 2019 22:59:37 +0000 missvee 2033671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What about Joe Fresh? I was in to pick up some socks and noticed a couple of long striped sleeveless tank dresses, 100% cotton. Also saw a cute shortsleeved tee dress on their website in pink and white “dip dye”. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-summer-dresses#post-2033659 Sat, 08 Jun 2019 21:32:43 +0000 kkards 2033659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i haven't seen this Madewell dress, but there is something about it that i really like.<br />i know you said not Boden, but i got the Amelia a week ago, (an Angie top pick) and i LOVE it...for me it a true dress up/dress down dress...<br />if the Boden dress hadn't worked out, i was considering this Karen Kane dress (also comes in other colors) or this Amazon dress...(assuming that Amazon ships to Canada or that Amazon Canada has this dress).... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-summer-dresses#post-2033646 Sat, 08 Jun 2019 19:53:53 +0000 Mainelady 2033646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are you familiar with JMC?<br /> This is a newer brand for me. I am very happy with quality and selection. I have found items to be true to size. Some styles are on sale right now.</p> <p><a href="https://www.jmclaughlin.com/women/dresses.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.jmclaughlin.com/women/dresses.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-summer-dresses#post-2033637 Sat, 08 Jun 2019 19:36:05 +0000 Elizabeth P 2033637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>If there is something from Boden that appeals to you, don't dismiss them.&nbsp; They are actually very easy to order from, and it's free shipping if you spend a certain amount.&nbsp; No tax, no duties.&nbsp; Comes in 3-4 days.&nbsp; And they have the actual garment measurements online, so it's easy to determine your size.&nbsp; I also think they'll provide more info if you contact them, but I haven't done that either... just think I've seen a comment here.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I have not had to return to them, but Suz has.&nbsp; I think it's a bit pricey, not sure if it's "difficult".<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-summer-dresses#post-2033635 Sat, 08 Jun 2019 19:32:33 +0000 Angie 2033635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These:</p> <p>I have them and love them.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-summer-dresses#post-2033634 Sat, 08 Jun 2019 19:15:35 +0000 Helena 2033634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haven't looked in detail but BR had some pretty dresses in the window today </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-summer-dresses#post-2033632 Sat, 08 Jun 2019 19:13:28 +0000 shiny 2033632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can you get Anthropologie in Canada? Over the past couple of years, I've converted nearly my entire summer wardrobe over to Anthro.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-summer-dresses#post-2033630 Sat, 08 Jun 2019 19:01:42 +0000 Anonymous 2033630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I posted a similar request a couple of weeks ago , and will be following this thread with interest ! Still haven’t found anything for myself . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-summer-dresses#post-2033606 Sat, 08 Jun 2019 16:02:24 +0000 Christina F. 2033606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hav this Gap dress that is nice and lightweight. There is another colorway. Also, Nordstrom Rack has a casual dress brand called beachlunchlounge that I like. It’s *very* casual though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-find-summer-dresses#post-2033595 Sat, 08 Jun 2019 15:22:29 +0000 Roxanna 2033595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi YLF,</p> <p>Summer has FINALLY arrived in Toronto, and, much like Suz, I went to put on my casual summer dresses this week and realized that i am bored to death of them, having worn them 1-2 times a week for the past two summers.</p> <p>For work summer wear, I am sorted between end of season sales and thrifting.</p> <p>But I need weekend/casual dresses that are midi length, flared, higher waisted (I have a short waist.) Incredibly, my dresses from 2 years ago are from Old Navy and have an amazing fit, but they don't sell that style anymore, alas.</p> <p>Looking for some that are reasonable quality and which I can shop easily online in Canada (so no Boden.) Any ideas? </p>