https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-dresses-does-a-girl-need Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 07 May 2026 19:50:09 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-dresses-does-a-girl-need#post-719480 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:29:01 +0000 Mander 719480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah yes, I've been hunting for the right sweater dress for a couple of years now. I really want one with long sleeves, though, and nearly every one I've found in my size is either sleeveless or has short sleeves. Urgh. I guess you're meant to wear them over a long sleeved tee but I don't really like that particular kind of layered look on me.</p> <p>The hunt continues! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-dresses-does-a-girl-need#post-719231 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:27:55 +0000 qfbrenda 719231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>at least four! LOL</p> <p>I have:</p> <p>black sweater dress<br /> black long sleeved wrap dress<br /> black ponte knit sheath, to dress up or down<br /> black summer dress with spaghetti straps</p> <p>They are all so different that they don't compete with each other at all. </p> <p>It sounds like will be a great dress for you. I hope it fits well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-dresses-does-a-girl-need#post-719180 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:02:59 +0000 Suz 719180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's a great style, Mander. I would go for it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-dresses-does-a-girl-need#post-719168 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 16:44:02 +0000 rachylou 719168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a dress similar to this. It's a fantastic everyday dress, esp. for fall/winter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-dresses-does-a-girl-need#post-719158 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 16:26:49 +0000 shiny 719158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That dress reminds me of this one: </p> <p><a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/AT-Apparel/AT-Dresses/Doubleweave-Zip-Front-3-4-Sleeve-Dress/285687?colorExplode=false&#038;skuId=12001224&#038;catid=cata000012&#038;productPageType=fullPriceProducts&#038;defaultColor=6600" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/p.....Color=6600</a></p> <p>I have a lot of black dresses. Ignoring formal dresses, let's see, I have:</p> <p>- sleeveless mock wrap, polyester<br /> - sleeveless midi sheath, lined, not sure what you call the material<br /> - ponte knit sheath with banded waist (that I'm getting rid of because it bleeds when it gets wet in the rain!)<br /> - 3/4 sleeve v-neck substantial-weight knit (i.e., it's quite warm for fall/winter)<br /> - 3/4 sleeve scoop neck lighter weight knit with ruching (my "travel" dress.. perfect for fall and spring or chilly airports)<br /> - 3/4 sleeve cowl neck sweater dress<br /> - summery knit dress i use, primarily, as a beach cover up but have worn it out at night on really hot nights<br /> - maxi </p> <p>I'd add that AT dress (love the zippers! love the waist surrendering!) but I'm thinking I'll hold out this year and add inky blue instead. If only that dress was in blue... it'd be mine already. </p> <p>Mander, you need a black sweater dress next. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-dresses-does-a-girl-need#post-719131 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 15:55:56 +0000 Sarah 719131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh dear, this is funny. I have...let's see...seven black dresses. In all fairness, one has a tiny bit of white detailing!<br /> I love black dresses. Long ones, short ones, lace ones, ponte ones. I wear them year round here, with sandals in summer and boots and cozy cardigans in the winter. They work well for me, and I wear ALL of them.<br /> So to answer your question, as many as she can wear! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-dresses-does-a-girl-need#post-719049 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:07:01 +0000 Transcona Shannon 719049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is this a trick question (lol)?</p> <p>I think if black is a good colour for you and they all serve slightly different purposes, then having several black dresses is fine. A ponte knit one like this is a great fall and winter piece. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-dresses-does-a-girl-need#post-719046 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:04:56 +0000 Sara L. 719046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a lot of black dresses too. I like to wear black and it looks good on me, so I don't fight my natural inclination to buy black. If it fills a wardrobe hole and you like and look good in black, I would buy it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-dresses-does-a-girl-need#post-719018 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:37:40 +0000 celia 719018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Will you show us when the dress comes? I am curious now </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-dresses-does-a-girl-need#post-719001 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:22:57 +0000 Mander 719001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All excellent points! I decided to go for it because my other casual black dresses are rather summery. The one I forgot about is something I bought intending to wear as a summer dress but never really had an occasion for. I might sell it, actually, if this other dress works out.</p> <p>I do wear a lot of black and I've been thinking about trying to wear more dresses. Hopefully this one isn't too short but I think that the style would look ok with leggings and boots so it may be fine even if it is a little short for my usual style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-dresses-does-a-girl-need#post-718974 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 12:13:12 +0000 April 718974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The answer to your question depends entirely on the girl in question. I currently have four black dresses: a shirt dress; a casual summer dress; a dressier summer dress; and a truly dressy dress. None of them is getting any wear at the moment, because I just haven't been feeling dresses in a while, so for me, four is too many.</p> <p>When you survey your closet, I would not count any black dress that isn't in the same category as the one you're looking at. So the fancy cocktail dresses don't count, and the ball gown doesn't count, because they're not interchangeable with the new one. </p> <p>Also, what is the reason you forgot about that last dress on your list? Is it because you're not finding black dresses particularly useful for you at the moment? Or is the number of black dresses a testament to the fact that you *do* love them and wear them, in which case the new one could be a good addition? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-dresses-does-a-girl-need#post-718973 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 12:12:26 +0000 kimlee 718973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The other ladies have made the same points that I would make - you need to ask yourself a) is black a flattering color for me, b) do I wear dresses often enough to get my investment in this piece, and c) will it play nicely with other pieces in my collection. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-dresses-does-a-girl-need#post-718970 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 12:09:43 +0000 Glory 718970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you wear your other black dresses frequently? I really like the style of this one. I say go for it as it doesn't sound like you have a winter one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-dresses-does-a-girl-need#post-718959 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 11:44:28 +0000 missvee 718959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you like wearing black, and it fills a wardrobe hole, then I'd say go ahead. Has the seller given you the measurements? It looks kind of short in the picture but that could just be the camera angle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-dresses-does-a-girl-need#post-718958 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 11:42:28 +0000 lyn67 718958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Go for it, Mander. I have a 3 dresses like this one (one plain black, and one plain grey, and one black and grey animal:-)) and they are workhorses to the office for me! Comfy and always stylish+very versatile= good for a FBO, when too late to think about! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-dresses-does-a-girl-need#post-718935 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 11:18:59 +0000 Deborah 718935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well clearly I am the wrong girl to ask! Mander, I have quite a lot of black dresses covering all seasons and occasions. I would find it hard to pass up this dress as I think it would be so versatile, I love 3/4 sleeves and the shape of the dress too. I can only encourage you on this one:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-dresses-does-a-girl-need#post-718925 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:49:47 +0000 rute 718925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have 4 black dresses: 2 Sleeveless that I wear to work with a jacket, 3/4 sleeves and party / cocktail. If your wear a lot a black, go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-dresses-does-a-girl-need#post-718924 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:47:31 +0000 Traci 718924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you look good in black? Do you wear dresses often?</p> <p>I have a boatload of charcoal gray dresses. They're one of my staples. Gray is my favorite neutral and I wear dresses atleast 5 days a week.</p> <p>Would you prefer a color?</p> <p>My only hesitation would be about whether you can return it or resell it if it doesn't fit nicely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-dresses-does-a-girl-need#post-718918 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:06:02 +0000 Mander 718918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm considering bidding on a cute black dress on eBay. It's different from any of the other dresses I own, and it would be nice for fall/winter.</p> <p>But I'm hesitating, because I have looked in my closet and right now I have five black dresses, not including the super fancy formal gown! They break down like this:</p> <p>- short sleeved canvas shirt dress<br /> - semi-fancy cocktail dresses<br /> - tank-style that can be sundress or cocktail dress<br /> - midi-length 3/4 sleeved plain column dress<br /> - funky short sleeved casual affair that I forgot about</p> <p>However, the one I'm looking at is a ponte knit type, 3/4 length sleeves, very on-trend as I understand it. And I've kind of been wanting a heavier knit dress for winter, since my other ones are more summery. </p> <p>Yes, I am trying to justify it to myself... ;-)</p> <p>What do you think of it? </p>