https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-dressy---the-hourglass-balancing-act Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 20 May 2026 07:18:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-dressy---the-hourglass-balancing-act#post-790634 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:47:05 +0000 sarabcook 790634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow everyone thanks for the great responses. So full skirts are out which is what I thought as well. Something body skimming or maybe a wrap. With pencil skirts I never know what to wear on top. Most of the pencil skirts I have ever owned were high waisted and I have a short waist and am a bit top heavy so I never really felt like they looked good. I'll have to do some research on outfits with pencil skirts. I have a casual event where I will be wearing 16-18 with a sweater and I also borrowed a topper from my sister to try on with 1-3. On a final note thank you for all of the kind words about my shape. I feel like I am constantly fighting to look taller and thinner which is not where my shape naturally goes, thank you for making me feel beautiful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-dressy---the-hourglass-balancing-act#post-790570 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 14:05:12 +0000 Kat 790570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just wondering if you already have/had a pencil skirt. I ask because I love them, but from your side view, it looks as though you may have, as I do, a bit of a sway back which can make, in my experience, finding a properly fitting pencil a bit of a challenge (also may be why JR sees the green skirt looking a tad short). I think you have a lovely figure and the shapes of outfits in #1, 10, 15, and 18 are terrific. I think "skimming" is the silhouette you may be looking for </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-dressy---the-hourglass-balancing-act#post-790476 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 05:54:30 +0000 Lyn D. 790476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with K.C.<br /> You have a 'Va-Va-Voom' figure that doesn't need much more than well fitting body skimming styles. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-dressy---the-hourglass-balancing-act#post-790469 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 05:37:47 +0000 Kiwichik 790469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the first dress looks great from the front and back but makes you look a little top heavy from the side so a topper would be a good addition. I also like the shape of the wrap dress in 10-12. So sleek body skimming dresses look good on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-dressy---the-hourglass-balancing-act#post-790001 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 19:23:10 +0000 krishnidoux 790001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second the idea of a new pencil skirt. I think you would wear it fabulously. Pic 1 is the best. I think that in pics 2 and 3, the skirts are too maxi, which may not be what you are going for. The wrap dress is not bad, but as you say it is on the clingy side, which to me makes it very casual. I love the last pair of pants.</p> <p>You have such a fabulous figure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-dressy---the-hourglass-balancing-act#post-789977 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 19:04:02 +0000 Jules 789977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd be tempted to wear dress #1 and spend my money on a great glittery shrug, shoes, bag, etc </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-dressy---the-hourglass-balancing-act#post-789975 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 19:02:08 +0000 cobaltblue 789975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that a slimmer skirt - like a pencil - is best. I think you look more balanced in the looks with a hemline no shorter than knee-length. The trouser jeans look great. I love the little shoes that appear next to you in photo 13! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-dressy---the-hourglass-balancing-act#post-789935 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 18:10:31 +0000 Janet 789935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1-3 looks smashing on you -- definitely a great silhouette for your figure. I also like the effect of the wrap dress, and I certainly think the pants look fine. Not loving the full skirts, but I avoid them on my figure too, so I may be biased. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-dressy---the-hourglass-balancing-act#post-789933 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 18:09:56 +0000 JR 789933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shape-wise, #1 is great, as is #10. The second skirt seems short, but the combination of the very high angle and the sunlight on your legs are skewing perspectives quite a lot. It looks different from one photo to the next because of this, and I'm having a hard time figuring out what's optical illusion and what's real.</p> <p>The problem with #7, I think, is not the A-line, but the very full skirt. By adding the belt and cardigan, you've emphasized the volume it creates over your hips even more. I think the A-line would work better on you with less volume and softer fabrics. That dress might be workable, styled differently.</p> <p>I prefer the wider jeans on you, although I personally would shorten them a bit. Although either pair could work, depending on what kind of top you wear with them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-dressy---the-hourglass-balancing-act#post-789930 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 18:07:41 +0000 Suz 789930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you are buying something new, for sure you can look for a pencil shape skirt! Knee length is also great. A wrap dress would also work well, if you got the right one. </p> <p>7-9 has a pretty pattern and colours. It's not really an A-line....it is much more full and gathered than that. So that is probably why it is not working for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-dressy---the-hourglass-balancing-act#post-789891 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 17:26:31 +0000 sarabcook 789891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks missvee I had planned on buying something new. The images were for how shapes look on me. I'm thinking a knee length dress in a straight/pencil cut is flattering but the party isn't so dressy that I couldn't wear trousers with a blouse/sweater or a wrap dress. DH will be wearing a suit so I do think a dress would be more appropriate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-dressy---the-hourglass-balancing-act#post-789874 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 17:12:10 +0000 missvee 789874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're right about the shape and length of the first dress - it's very flattering. You could always add a topper to camouflage the back. I'd try a sheer black lace top or blouse. Or a shorter cardi in silver or gold glitter, whichever you prefer. I don't think any of the other options will work as well for the occasion you describe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-dressy---the-hourglass-balancing-act#post-789864 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 17:01:59 +0000 sarabcook 789864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am trying to figure out what to wear for a semi formal Christmas party so I took pictures of the dressier things in my closet to know what to look for when shopping. I need some help fine tuning what works and what doesn't.</p> <p>1-3 This is my favorite look but it doesn't work in the armpit area from the back view. I think the straight skirt is flattering<br /> 4-6 I feel very off balance in this outfit<br /> 7-9 This is my least favorite. I don't think the A-line is doing me any favors and I thought that was supposed to be flattering on everyone?<br /> 10-12 Wrap dress, very clingy fabric I don't love it or hate it<br /> 13-15 skinny pants again don't love it or hate it<br /> 16-18 trouser jeans I like this look but what on top?</p> <p>I think I'm trying to figure out how to keep my hourglass shape balanced. I think that is why I like 1-3 because it just skims everything? Not really sure, so what should I be looking for for my Christmas party? </p>