https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-this-dress-but-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 18 May 2026 23:04:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-this-dress-but-1#post-1687496 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 03:49:57 +0000 MomOfThree1980 1687496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the color and the fact that it has pockets!&nbsp; If you can pull off stripes then go for it!&nbsp; I love maxi dresses and skirts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-this-dress-but-1#post-1687493 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 03:25:49 +0000 Kimberly 1687493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the style and color. Not so sure about the allover stripes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-this-dress-but-1#post-1687291 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 19:29:58 +0000 Ginger 1687291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a really good point. I was almost pulling the trigger, then I started focusing on the really tight gathering and the effect with the stripes right below the waist... huh, not sure! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-this-dress-but-1#post-1687282 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 19:24:20 +0000 rachylou 1687282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love love the one you have. Boy do I love it...</p> <p>...ok, but I'm not sure this one is in its class. I like the colour but find the stripes a little pedestrian and to be even more honest, a little vertigo-inducing... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-this-dress-but-1#post-1687259 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 19:09:41 +0000 Ginger 1687259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the balance of opinions here on YLF. </p> <p>Nishaa - I probably could add a slit, it just will be tricky if it's not in a seam. It's not strictly necessary, but I like the flash of leg and the extra breeze.</p> <p>Suz - Thank you for the upvote, and what a good idea! I'm not sure it would work for this one, since the skirt panels would have to be cut as totally different shapes. But there are other dresses that I would prefer with small pleats. Pleating instead of gathering is just a different technique, no special cutting.</p> <p>Karin, Beth, and Robin - Thank you so much!</p> <p>Alassë - That is good to know, especially since I shop from overstocks myself.&nbsp; I would definitely return if I won't wear the dress; I just always hope for a home run. (I have pretty good home run rate with eShakti.)</p> <p>shiny - I've been ordering from eShakti for about 4 years, and I've had some washing mistakes, too. I haven't had any pilling issues yet, so that's good to know. I'm halfway tempted by Anthro, but it's not *quite* my look and above my price range. That's a great dress, though!</p> <p>rabbit - I've had that happen, too! Though not so much with cotton, which this is. I'm willing to risk it; my other cotton knits can fade when washed often or vigorously, but haven't pilled yet. *crosses fingers* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-this-dress-but-1#post-1687222 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 18:24:19 +0000 rabbit 1687222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The only thing I'm not sure about is jersey, just because I've had bad luck with less robust jersey dresses pilling quite easily where a seatbelt, cross-body, or belt (although you wouldn't need one here) rubs against them. &nbsp; But if you already have a jersey maxi from them, that probably gives you a good idea. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-this-dress-but-1#post-1687193 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 17:22:48 +0000 shiny 1687193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm.. it sounds like you've already tried eshakti. I was going to warn you off of them. I ordered a maxi from them awhile back. It was a tad too long so I washed it and it shrank to the perfect length, except that it was then a tad too tight in the bust and armholes. I wore it anyway and when I washed it a second time it pilled horribly. Was not worth the $.</p> <p>I have had good luck this season with Anthropologie. I got this maxi in petite for a trip to Mexico:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/clothes-floorskimmers/4130204584001.jsp#/">http://www.anthropologie.com/a.....4001.jsp#/</a></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-this-dress-but-1#post-1687186 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 17:11:21 +0000 RobinF 1687186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, that one you have makes you look super tall!</p> <p>I like this, sounds like it is really calling your name. Pretty color and you're right, I don't think I have seen much of that in stores lately. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-this-dress-but-1#post-1687174 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 16:48:53 +0000 Alassë 1687174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FWIW, I return more than 50% of what I try from eShakti - it goes to the overstock section. I end up paying $20 or so for the try-on, but the dresses cost enough that I'd rather get some money back than have an expensive mistake in the closet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-this-dress-but-1#post-1687129 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 15:32:04 +0000 Beth 1687129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it very much, and I think you'll wear it better than the model. You have the perfect figure for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-this-dress-but-1#post-1687127 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 15:29:47 +0000 Karin L H 1687127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooooh, I love that dress! And I think teal would look good on you, from what I can see..! I'd go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-this-dress-but-1#post-1687116 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 15:20:02 +0000 Suz 1687116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it will look really great on you.&nbsp;</p> <p>Can you talk with them about the gathers if that is a concern?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-this-dress-but-1#post-1687113 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 15:17:39 +0000 Nishaa 1687113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Won't a front slit easy to add on via alterations ? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-this-dress-but-1#post-1687074 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 14:27:40 +0000 Ginger 1687074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Photos of my other eShakti maxi. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-want-this-dress-but-1#post-1687071 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 14:24:22 +0000 Ginger 1687071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>... I want another opinion. Usually I'm fearless in online shopping, but this one will be custom-made for me.&nbsp; They accept returns, but what will they do with it? And I really want to like it, so I'll probably talk myself into it even if it's not the best.</p> <p><a href="http://www.eshakti.com/shop/Dresses/Split-neck-stripe-cotton-knit-maxi-dress-CL0041833" rel="nofollow">http://www.eshakti.com/shop/Dr.....-CL0041833</a></p> <p>Doubts, with my internal responses.</p> <p>- Gathered waist makes my hips look square. [But it's long and flowy, and jersey, which should act differently than crisp cotton!]<br />- I haven't worn teal in forever, and I'm not sure it's my favorite. Was that itchy sweater as good a color as I thought? [Yes, it was. And it made your hair look red, which is fun. Teal just hasn't been in stores much.]<br />- Mom isn't sure it's a flattering design, at least on the model. [You have more of a waist than the model does, and the stripe layout is AMAZING.]<br />- No front slit like the other maxi. [Well, you can't have everything.]<br />- Would <a href="http://www.eshakti.com/productdetail.aspx?productid=CL0041288" rel="nofollow">the yellow version</a> be better after all? [Who knows? And it's been out of stock for 2 weeks and counting.]</p> <p>Pluses:</p> <p>- Love the stripes. Love the design. LOVE THEM TOGETHER.<br />- Full-skirt maxi with waistline = comfortable, casual dress with the feel of a BALLGOWN and it's AWESOME.<br />- I cannot stop thinking about it. Good sign of future regret if I don't try it. </p>