https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-pick-burgundy-velvet-items Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:20:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-pick-burgundy-velvet-items#post-1866918 Mon, 11 Dec 2017 00:30:31 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1866918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fingers crossed! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-pick-burgundy-velvet-items#post-1866917 Mon, 11 Dec 2017 00:28:35 +0000 K.M. 1866917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>fashiontern</b>, I called their Customer Service and they told me which stores had it in stock (very few!). I called a couple till I found one that had it; they are out of my state but I was able to order it from them and they will mail it to me. I'm impressed with their Customer Service (both central and at the stores I called) all around. Way to soothe a fashion obsession! Now let's hope it fits once it gets here... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-pick-burgundy-velvet-items#post-1866861 Sun, 10 Dec 2017 21:00:41 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1866861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You should be able to pay online right now for one that’s in a store “near” you, and then take a few days to go pick it up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-pick-burgundy-velvet-items#post-1866850 Sun, 10 Dec 2017 20:33:28 +0000 Anonymous 1866850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so sorry the dress did not work out for you. &nbsp;Here is hoping you can track down the Old Navy one.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-pick-burgundy-velvet-items#post-1866849 Sun, 10 Dec 2017 20:30:34 +0000 K.M. 1866849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>fashiontern</b>, thanks again! I'd been checking that link on ON and it showed the nearest stores with the dress in stock were about 26 miles away (which I can't do on a regular day...). So I was planning to go next weekend, then all of a sudden the "Find it in Store" button disappeared! </p> <p>I was even thinking of calling Customer Service to see if they would ship it to me from the store. I'm refreshing the page regularly and the stock keeps fluctuating in both size and color, but still no luck with my XS Burgundy... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-pick-burgundy-velvet-items#post-1866845 Sun, 10 Dec 2017 20:17:50 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1866845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KM, I assume you’re also using the links to “find it at my store”? The stores can have them in stock, even when the central warehouse doesn’t. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-pick-burgundy-velvet-items#post-1866794 Sun, 10 Dec 2017 16:52:07 +0000 K.M. 1866794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Angie</b>, I'm crying a river (no sarcasm) over the Target "A New Day" dress not fitting well. It does look great in person; on their mannequin it looks like a million bucks. I am sure you and everyone else here will understand how sad we can get over not being able to obtain a very wished-for clothing item...</p> <p>I'm checking the ON site several times. It keeps going out of stock and back in stock but never in my size. I still have hope... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-pick-burgundy-velvet-items#post-1866786 Sun, 10 Dec 2017 16:42:01 +0000 Angie 1866786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES, XS dresses can very run large. Hope the ON one fits better.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-pick-burgundy-velvet-items#post-1866698 Sun, 10 Dec 2017 01:11:52 +0000 K.M. 1866698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dress update: I tried this on today at Target and although I was pleasantly surprised by the material (it looks a lot better in person, darker and with a more delicate texture), the fit was awful. First, it runs very large (I tried my usual XS, the smallest size available; it was so oversized I can't possibly imagine in what world that is an XS, especially since I've tried other items from this line--A New Day--and they fit perfectly). Also, there is a drapey twisty detail at the waist that looked completely wrong on me. It looked fine on the mannequin at the store, so I think I'm just too small for it. On the upside it might work for some of you, so if you're interested I highly recommend trying in person. Really, the fabric is very nice. </p> <p>There's a similar one at Old Navy (see Find below) but it flew off the shelves and though I keep stalking it online my size hasn't showed up. </p> <p>So as of now I feel quite despondent as I really had my sights on a burgundy velvet dress with a similar shape as these...</p> <p><b>Zaeobi</b>, I'm sure the skirt will be too long on me from reviews and from the model stats. I am short and I'm used to getting everything hemmed, so I'm thinking to get it hemmed right below the knees.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-pick-burgundy-velvet-items#post-1866269 Fri, 08 Dec 2017 10:39:49 +0000 Anonymous 1866269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are so, so beautiful. &nbsp;I could not pick one over the other. &nbsp;So I am literally no help at all. &nbsp;My only comment is that I do not think velvet will be dated in a flash. &nbsp;In my mind, it is always lush. &nbsp;It can be dressed up or down. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-pick-burgundy-velvet-items#post-1866259 Fri, 08 Dec 2017 08:40:44 +0000 Zaeobi 1866259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The skirt will be versatile in principle but, from what I can see, isn't it midi length? Where exactly does it fall on you? And how tall are you? It may not be as versatile as you initially thought if it only comes to a flattering length on you with heels! </p> <p> I know midi skirts are in right now, but the length may make it look dated later (before the most recent wave of midi skirts, this style did look a little frumpy to my eye). Unless you're OK with shortening the hem later, I'd say the dress hem would stay current for longer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-pick-burgundy-velvet-items#post-1866234 Fri, 08 Dec 2017 04:04:16 +0000 deb 1866234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I purchased this top at Macys several weeks ago and love wearing it. I think it will be my Christmas Eve top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-pick-burgundy-velvet-items#post-1866221 Fri, 08 Dec 2017 03:09:03 +0000 K.M. 1866221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a great idea, fashiontern! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-pick-burgundy-velvet-items#post-1866216 Fri, 08 Dec 2017 02:50:16 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1866216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>At least with Target you can have the dress shipped to the store for pickup, try it on there, and return it immediately if it doesn’t work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-pick-burgundy-velvet-items#post-1866215 Fri, 08 Dec 2017 02:43:53 +0000 K.M. 1866215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for all the replies! It seems from the responses that I might need both Well, at the very least I might need to try both... As many of you mentioned, fit will make or break the deal. I'm small-chested so the dress might require some fashion tape. And I'm short and the skirt might require hemming. If only those were sold in brick-and-mortar stores where I could go try them... (Not a fan of the whole shipping boxes back and forth...) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-pick-burgundy-velvet-items#post-1866117 Thu, 07 Dec 2017 18:20:56 +0000 Meredith 1866117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, I think skirts always seem like they will be versatile but in reality you often need items specifically purchased to work with them. Do you have many other skirts and do the things you already own work? I just think dresses are easier, I guess, and the one you posted is very pretty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-pick-burgundy-velvet-items#post-1866116 Thu, 07 Dec 2017 18:16:38 +0000 Violettt 1866116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adore velvet anything, but like the skirt the best. &nbsp;That dress looks lesser quality thin velvet to me, at least by the picture. I could picture that velvet skirt with some black fishnets, or patterned stockings, some cute black flats, and a lacey white blouse, then a leather jacket over it for nighttime. Wonderful. &nbsp;<br />I bought an emerald green velvet jacket last year which I look forward to wearing this holiday season, and just bought some burdundy velvet fur lined mules, love love. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-pick-burgundy-velvet-items#post-1866107 Thu, 07 Dec 2017 17:56:53 +0000 The Cat 1866107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The skirt, for maximum variety. The lines, length, colour and quality all look great. You can wear it at different occasions for years to come, and it will not look dated.</p> <p>Dress it up with blouses/tops in lace or silk and chic shoes in patent leather or suede. And dress it down with tees, pullovers or checked button-front shirts and boots. For even more variety, add a waistcoat in leather or fault fur. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-pick-burgundy-velvet-items#post-1866042 Thu, 07 Dec 2017 15:17:36 +0000 BrieN 1866042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dress is really lovely but seems to be cut v low and wide at the neckline. Depending how you're built, it may require pins/particular bra. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-pick-burgundy-velvet-items#post-1866039 Thu, 07 Dec 2017 15:07:36 +0000 Angie 1866039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DRESS. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-pick-burgundy-velvet-items#post-1866031 Thu, 07 Dec 2017 14:11:27 +0000 RobinF 1866031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think either of these would date quickly, they seem pretty classic. I agree that the skirt would be more versatile but love the hem of the dress. Maybe you need both! :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-pick-burgundy-velvet-items#post-1866024 Thu, 07 Dec 2017 13:44:59 +0000 cindysmith 1866024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Velvet is a classic party staple. Burgundy is a classic pseudo-neutral color. As long as the garments don't have details that will date them (80s shoulder pads, embellishments that can be traced to a certain era in fashion, etc) then you can't go wrong with a burgundy velvet midi skirt ir wrap dress IMO </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-pick-burgundy-velvet-items#post-1866012 Thu, 07 Dec 2017 11:42:18 +0000 Kathie 1866012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for the skirt, because I think it would be easier to dress up or down. But, honestly, I’d choose based on fit, and how well the piece works with the rest of your wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-pick-burgundy-velvet-items#post-1865981 Thu, 07 Dec 2017 04:07:44 +0000 Brooklyn 1865981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the skirt for versatility. It could be dressed down with a turtleneck for work or up with a lace top for a fancy occasion. But both items are lovely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-pick-burgundy-velvet-items#post-1865978 Thu, 07 Dec 2017 04:02:21 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1865978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you could also pair the skirt with a dressy blouse and some elegant shoes and it would be very dressy. That doesn’t mean I think you should get it, just that it’s more versatile than you suggested. </p> <p>Can you try them both on? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-pick-burgundy-velvet-items#post-1865973 Thu, 07 Dec 2017 03:34:28 +0000 Zibbets 1865973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a dress girl through and through so there is no hesitation for me. Great color, the hemline is fresh and fun. It would be easy to make it work friendly with a scarf. Gosh, I might have to go to Target tomorrow! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-pick-burgundy-velvet-items#post-1865967 Thu, 07 Dec 2017 03:27:32 +0000 K.M. 1865967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>karen13,</b> good questions. The dress would be for Christmas Eve and a concert (not on same night). The skirt, I'm not sure, as it seems less dressy. I was even thinking of wearing it for work with a turtleneck as shown and booties or knee-high boots. I have some slim-fit tees that would likely go with the skirt, although I am obsessing about pairing this skirt with a pumpkin top (sweater or tee), which I don't have...</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-pick-burgundy-velvet-items#post-1865964 Thu, 07 Dec 2017 03:17:01 +0000 karen13 1865964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t think velvet is ever dated for a festive fall/winter/holiday look. I’m like both of these pieces. The wrap dress looks pretty classic to me, as does the skirt.</p> <p>Which one do you have events to wear it to? Do you have the right supporting pieces for either. I hated it when I buy an item, but then have to buy three other things inorder to wear it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-pick-burgundy-velvet-items#post-1865960 Thu, 07 Dec 2017 02:59:12 +0000 K.M. 1865960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would love to add a velvet item to my wardrobe this season. I'm debating on these (see Finds below):<br />1. Midi velvet skirt<br />2. Wrap velvet dress<br />I love them, but I wonder if this is the kind of thing that will look dated in a flash... </p>