https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hubbys-holiday-party---wtw Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 21 May 2026 20:34:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hubbys-holiday-party---wtw#post-777703 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 03:03:59 +0000 Deborah 777703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Skirt options look good and I like the original length with the tapering, it creates such a beautiful shape. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hubbys-holiday-party---wtw#post-777698 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 02:56:04 +0000 bj1111 777698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>definitely the pencil shape. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hubbys-holiday-party---wtw#post-777694 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 02:49:57 +0000 goldenpig 777694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely long and tapered! Thanks for doing the extra pics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hubbys-holiday-party---wtw#post-777621 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 00:54:31 +0000 JR 777621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Seeing it, I think tapering makes it look even better, with or without shortening. And may I say I think your glasses look really good on you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hubbys-holiday-party---wtw#post-777615 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 00:49:41 +0000 Jjsloane 777615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I loved that dress - looks great on you. I vote taper, not necessarily shorten. love all the styling after you do this especially 4, 5 and 7 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hubbys-holiday-party---wtw#post-777613 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 00:47:33 +0000 annagybe 777613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorite is #4. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hubbys-holiday-party---wtw#post-777609 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 00:43:35 +0000 Suz 777609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes - I definitely think you should narrow it and you will be able to wear it as a skirt later for sure. It is gorgeous on you. </p> <p>I have recently written an essay on re-reading Anna Karenina that will appear in an upcoming issue of Maisonneuve (Canadian magazine). So maybe I need one of these dresses, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hubbys-holiday-party---wtw#post-777512 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 21:53:42 +0000 morethanbeige 777512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everybody for all the helpful comments. I added pictures with some pinned alterations. I think the alterations make a difference; even with my uneven pinning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hubbys-holiday-party---wtw#post-777263 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 16:42:22 +0000 goldenpig 777263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG you look stunning in #4 with the fur and burgundy gloves. Anna Karenina reincarnated! I would leave it long (or maybe shorten a tiny bit but not much, I like midi length) and taper. So elegant! Lovely dress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hubbys-holiday-party---wtw#post-777261 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 16:38:19 +0000 lyn67 777261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful dress, love the length as it is- now that midi is here-(so, you can wear some real heels, too), but would consider tappering to down hem. Love both the jacket and coat, it depends on the weather!:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hubbys-holiday-party---wtw#post-777196 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 15:06:03 +0000 modgrl 777196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would like to see it slightly shorter - like just below or at the kneecap OR with MUCH higher heels. I don't know how you feel about 4" heels. I'm not really feeling them right now but they would mitigate the slightly too long length. You must wear it with the fur collar in 4. That would be so Russian! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hubbys-holiday-party---wtw#post-777190 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 14:58:25 +0000 morethanbeige 777190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much for all your comments. I'm going to play with some looks and "fake" alterations. I so appreciate your wisdom. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hubbys-holiday-party---wtw#post-777050 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 04:14:17 +0000 Freckles 777050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You certainly will make all the other women envious at the party! Hope you find the answer that best suits you after playing with looks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hubbys-holiday-party---wtw#post-776980 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 02:17:07 +0000 Aida 776980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Echo everything R&amp;J said. I say pick the decade that resonates most with you and do that. Totally win win </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hubbys-holiday-party---wtw#post-776909 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 01:27:03 +0000 Debora 776909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote to keep long and perhaps taper just a bit. It's a gorgeous dress on you! Either coat works well, depending on the weather. Have fun and hope you are feeling better soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hubbys-holiday-party---wtw#post-776888 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 01:13:42 +0000 Caro in Oz 776888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Leave long &amp; taper.... isn't that from Star Trek? Oh no it's live long &amp; prosper - you'll just have to do both. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hubbys-holiday-party---wtw#post-776865 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 00:55:32 +0000 JR 776865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous dress. Absolutely gorgeous.</p> <p>I think both of your ideas are good and would work well. I think either one is better than leaving it as is. If you're wanting to wear it more casually afterwards though, shortening might be the better option. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hubbys-holiday-party---wtw#post-776786 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 23:21:11 +0000 Anonymous 776786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very pretty. Leave long and taper. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hubbys-holiday-party---wtw#post-776759 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 22:50:50 +0000 Suz 776759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. That is a stunner on you!! </p> <p>For the party, I vote keep the length and taper. I did this last year with a dress and I was really pleased with the result. I am not sure what would be best for later but I am sure you will find some way to wear this brilliantly. It is lovely. </p> <p>Again for the party, I'd probably wear the long coat, perhaps with a brighter scarf or something. And it does depend on the weather.</p> <p>Have a wonderful time - you look sensational in this! Ladylike, a bit mysterious, subtly sexy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hubbys-holiday-party---wtw#post-776738 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 22:31:04 +0000 RoseandJoan 776738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope those storm clouds are abating.</p> <p>I vote to:<br /> a) keep the length but taper the dress for a hint of 1940's glamour<br /> b) Keep the a-line shape but shorten to your sweet spot for a playful 60's vibe</p> <p>Win win in my opinion </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hubbys-holiday-party---wtw#post-776732 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 22:24:08 +0000 Deborah 776732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stunning dress! I quite like the length. It creates a very lady ladylike 1940's, elegant vibe. I would consider tapering it at the bottom. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hubbys-holiday-party---wtw#post-776728 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 22:20:01 +0000 Glory 776728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a lovely dress. Would it be possible to pin up the length and retake a few photos. I think a bit shorter might be even more glam </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hubbys-holiday-party---wtw#post-776724 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 22:16:41 +0000 morethanbeige 776724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought this BR Anna Karenina lace dress on discount and it is really beautiful quality. Please excuse rough pics, I have been under the weather lately and hair and makeup haven't come to my house yet! lol</p> <p>I am wondering if I should shorten the dress and/or take dress in a little below the hips to create a more tapered look. I saw this done on a blog to really nice effect.</p> <p>I tried it with my leather jacket and also with my long black double-breasted coat.</p> <p>I also want to wear it as a skirt after holiday season with casual tops ala some of Angie's blog posts. Will have to play with some looks. Proper length may be important for that.</p> <p>ETA: added pictures to include faux alterations and some skirt attempts </p>