https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-this-dress-compare-to-the-karen-kane Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:32:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-this-dress-compare-to-the-karen-kane#post-758941 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:52:23 +0000 pil 758941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carole, unfrumped and Aida, thanks for taking the time to offer your opinions - I know there is a lot to look at here! I'm glad you like it.</p> <p>Wow, a first for me "killer" from Angie! Happy dancing! Thanks Angie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-this-dress-compare-to-the-karen-kane#post-758723 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:25:23 +0000 Aida 758723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The new dress in #1-3 looks amazing! What a great find! I don't find the length short, it's just above the knee; but that's probably going to have to be your call Cute outfit for today, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-this-dress-compare-to-the-karen-kane#post-758616 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:09:17 +0000 unfrumped 758616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. They seem so similar, and yet you look so much more "at ease" in the first pictures. Looks like it's made for you.</p> <p>If you are planning to do a variety of stylings, I think the tonal look of more opaque tights would look really good with the dress and boots, but that's a personal choice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-this-dress-compare-to-the-karen-kane#post-758602 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:46:28 +0000 Angie 758602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The new frock is *much* better. Wow! Is what I think of #1 to #3. </p> <p>KILLER. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-this-dress-compare-to-the-karen-kane#post-758587 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:29:25 +0000 Carole 758587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this one much better, pretty color too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-this-dress-compare-to-the-karen-kane#post-758504 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:50:38 +0000 pil 758504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Kathleen!</p> <p>Shiny, it is the Coldwater Creek (which I don't see mentioned much on the forum) draped dress - on clearance. FWIW I'm 5' 4" - I think this one runs pretty TTS. The microfishnets might be kind of fun - I may wear it to a fundraiser we are going to in Chicago. Unless the only acceptable color there is black.</p> <p>Off to a Halloween party. Husband is going as Steve Hanson from Slapshot and I'm going to be a referee.<br /> <a href="http://old.post-gazette.com/pg/09002/938969-60.stm" rel="nofollow">http://old.post-gazette.com/pg/09002/938969-60.stm</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-this-dress-compare-to-the-karen-kane#post-758495 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:40:39 +0000 shiny 758495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MUCH better! Not too short. You are a petite. What is the brand? I might have to try this one myself... lovely color!</p> <p>I think the sheers look perfect. You could also do opaque black hose, or microfishnets. I probably would not match the hose to the dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-this-dress-compare-to-the-karen-kane#post-758491 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:38:35 +0000 Kathleen M 758491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The new one fits perfectly! And I think you could wear all kinds of hose with this dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-this-dress-compare-to-the-karen-kane#post-758452 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:55:55 +0000 pil 758452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ruth, N-Marie, morethanbeige, amiable, rachylou, thanks for taking the time to comment. I think it fits better too. Side by side, while the Karen Kane is a beautiful dress, the amount of fabric kind of overwhelms me. If it feels like too much for a funeral, I do have a fallback with my black pencil skirt.</p> <p>Tex, same slip under both dresses. Your suggestion of the black necklace reminded me that I have one that may just work. It is black beads and daintier, but two rows and just about the same length. Would the matching earrings be too much?</p> <p>Kelly, thanks for the compliment on my WIW!</p> <p>Are the black hose OK? Or should I go with something more opaque or even the same color as the dress? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-this-dress-compare-to-the-karen-kane#post-758407 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:10:12 +0000 kellygirl 758407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE the new dress. It skims so prettily over your figure. Definitely keep. Great casual WIW. You look great! Awesome pattern mixing </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-this-dress-compare-to-the-karen-kane#post-758377 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:54:41 +0000 rachylou 758377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Much much better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-this-dress-compare-to-the-karen-kane#post-758267 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:45:38 +0000 amiable 758267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote the new one too - it looks to me like it fits you better, and while I like the cheerful red of the other - I think the more burgundy color is more versatile too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-this-dress-compare-to-the-karen-kane#post-758262 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:38:52 +0000 morethanbeige 758262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the new dress is lovely, fits great and is a winner! Looks perfect with the boots. Fab WIW too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-this-dress-compare-to-the-karen-kane#post-758255 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:26:38 +0000 N-Marie 758255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, I think this one newer looks lovely, and not at all too short. The fit looks much better form the back too! And I think it looks very chic with the black boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-this-dress-compare-to-the-karen-kane#post-758254 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:25:48 +0000 texstyle 758254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the fit of the new dress - not sure if you added shape wear but if not, then it definitely is much better in the way it flows. The length is just a bit shorter so I'm not sure if that's an issue. I do like it with the boots as it gives a much more modern vibe to me. Maybe add a chunky, modern necklace with some black in it. Saw one at etsy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-this-dress-compare-to-the-karen-kane#post-758252 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:23:34 +0000 Anonymous 758252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do think this dress is a better fit and color than the Karen Kane. The more muted color will likely make it more suitable for multiple occasions (including funerals) than the brighter red Karen Kane one. I like the boots, too. As for the length of the dress, it isn't that much shorter than the Karen Kane dress, and it's definitely not too short. It's a matter of personal preference, really, but I think it looks just fine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-this-dress-compare-to-the-karen-kane#post-758251 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:16:37 +0000 pil 758251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Been away because I've been having tons of fun painting our guestroom. For guests. Coming next week. Nothing like a deadline for motivation : )</p> <p>I started this thread about the Karen Karen cascade wrap dress not long ago. The dress has thin fabric necessitating shapewear. The gist of the dress is I've wanted a multi purpose dress for husband's office party, dinner out, funerals, etc. This is about as dressy as I ever need.<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---is-the-wrap-dress-just-not-for-me" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....not-for-me</a></p> <p>Found another dress in pics 1, 2 and 3 in a slightly more muted color, though still a solid. It is also a petite so I'm wondering if it is a bit short. Do you think it is a better fit than the Karen Kane in 4, 5 and 6? What about the boots with it?</p> <p>Both dresses are worn with the same full length slip. I really need to go shopping for a new one - this is the maternity slip I wore some 25 years ago! Still need to be fitted for a new bra too.</p> <p>Also added a WIW, sorry the pic is so dark. The shoes are leopard suede and I carried a black leather Coach bag rather than the leopard clutch. Denim jacket and black knit pants.</p> <p>Thanks a bunch! </p>