https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-potential-new-lbd Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 08 May 2026 12:32:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-potential-new-lbd#post-112721 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:34:09 +0000 Christie 112721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Being only 5'4", skirts are usually right at my knee or too long, so I'm not sure a slip like these would work for me, but I just saw this on another blog and thought I'd share ... <a href="http://www.cardiganempire.com/2009/12/shy-legs-vintage-hem-giveaway.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.cardiganempire.com/.....eaway.html</a></p> <p>I don't know if slips are appealing to you, or if these even would work with your dress, but take a look! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-potential-new-lbd#post-111761 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:57:29 +0000 yublocka 111761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy I like your thinking outside the box, but the only pencil skirts I have are a brown suede and a snakeprint and I don't know if either would work. I think that much layering would make the outfit too warm for the weather here as well. </p> <p>Hmmmm well I have shown it to my 2 flatmates. One says not too short, the other says too short but I may be able to get it hemmed. She is tall like me and took down a dress with a similar hem (and did it with her own sewing machine the clever clogs!). It means there would be 2 bands of hem and stitching around the bottom of the dress though. It looks fine on her dress which is in a print fabric. I'm going to try an alterations place tomorrow to see what they say about mine. So there is still hope!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-potential-new-lbd#post-111758 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:46:28 +0000 Maya 111758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so reluctant to say no because of how flattering it is on you. But it seems like it would be hard to wear on its own. I don't think it's as versatile as you're probably hoping it to be. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-potential-new-lbd#post-111752 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:20:34 +0000 Anonymous 111752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What about wearing a slim, longer, light-weight pencil skirt underneath the dress for a tiered affect when wearing the dress without tights or jeans? It could be a different texure of black (lace or velvet?) or a different neutral (like white, silver, or navy) or a color tht can be repeated in jewelry or a jacket or cardi (citron, aqua, or cobalt, etc.) or even a print, polkadot, or stripe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-potential-new-lbd#post-111750 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 04:52:11 +0000 Dashrashi 111750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think it's too short. (I like short, though, usually.) It's short, sure, but not inappropriate. I think it's flattering, and if it's working for you, own the shortness, I say. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-potential-new-lbd#post-111726 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:55:35 +0000 yublocka 111726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Argh bummer - no can do on the lengthening!! Instead of being a regular hem, there is a seam right underneath the hemline too.</p> <p>I'd definitely feel ok in tights wearing it, but I'd want to wear it without tights too.</p> <p>What's the official YLF verdict? Too short??? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-potential-new-lbd#post-111622 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:40:27 +0000 rute 111622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the dress! I think it will be perfect with dark opaque tights! This is a good dress to use with booties! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-potential-new-lbd#post-111621 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:47:46 +0000 RoseandJoan 111621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a fab dress Tam, I hope hemming is an option. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-potential-new-lbd#post-111616 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:04:03 +0000 Maya 111616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It does seem a bit too short, but it's *such* a flattering shape for you. I would take it to a tailor. It could be worth it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-potential-new-lbd#post-111615 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:01:03 +0000 yublocka 111615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the feedback! So I was right to be concerned about the length hey? There is at least 4cm to the hem, but I'm not sure if it could be let down without the holes where the stitches were being obvious. I can always take it to an alterations place and ask. </p> <p>Its a shame because I do like the way the bust fits - a bit more skin showing than I'd normally go for, but the straps are nice and wide and a bra underneath doesn't show. There's an exposed zip on the back which I really like as well.</p> <p>If I can't get it taken down successfully, should that be a deal-breaker? I did like it over jeans too, but I want something I can wear as a standalone dress as well. This particular brand is never long enough for me.....grrrr!!!</p> <p>As for me, I'm doing ok. Work is keeping me busy and keeping my mind off other things! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-potential-new-lbd#post-111591 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 03:18:20 +0000 Angie 111591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the dress on you, Tam! Versatile and very flattering. It’s just a dash too short. Can you let down the hem? If not, you could wear it over jeans – but that wouldn’t be as breezy. </p> <p>How are you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-potential-new-lbd#post-111588 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 03:15:03 +0000 Queen Mum 111588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not sure about this one Yublocka- for one thing it does seem a tad short, and there's alot of detail going on which might inhibit alot of styling options... I might keep looking if I were you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-potential-new-lbd#post-111586 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 03:13:23 +0000 Tricia 111586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had the same thought, but I don't know how old you are. It doesn't look bad, I'm just used to avoiding stuff that short for myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-potential-new-lbd#post-111584 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 03:12:11 +0000 Misia 111584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My first reaction was, is it too short? Maybe not for somebody your age, see what others have to say! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-potential-new-lbd#post-111574 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:53:18 +0000 yublocka 111574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi guys,</p> <p>Sorry I've been a bit quiet of late. I've been working nights this week which throws me all out of whack. I will try to catch up on posts when I'm feeling a bit more awake :)</p> <p>However I really wanted to post these pics for feedback. Went shopping with my brother today and picked up this LBD as a potential chrissie present from my brothers. Its a sort of sheeny, quite dressy material thats cut in a fairly casual style with pockets. I'm hoping that gives it the potential to dress it up and down.</p> <p>What do you think? Too short?? Too casual looking to be dressed up should the occasion arise? I tried it on last week and liked it but am having doubts now. Its not cheap, so I want it to be something that will be versatile and wearable for a while to come. </p> <p>Front on: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/4193520429/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/4193520429/</a></p> <p>Showing pockets: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/4193520751/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/4193520751/</a></p> <p>Detail of bust gathers: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/4193521145/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/4193521145/</a></p> <p>Thanks for your input!! I'm too tired to think too objectively about this!</p> <p>tam </p>