https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ideas-for-styling-new-shift-dress Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:16:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ideas-for-styling-new-shift-dress#post-1442542 Sat, 14 Feb 2015 20:09:48 +0000 rizamei 1442542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>cocolion - I think you've hit the nail on the head. The thing I thing that struck me as just a bit off when I layered a t-shirt underneath was all the unrelieved black. (My hair is black, too!)&nbsp;I don't own fishnets, but I do have tights that are more sheer and/or have patterns. I think that will break things up a lot if I wear the dress with my pumps. Also, you can actually see my knees when I wear this dress; I think the angle of the pics makes it look a little longer than it is in reality. Thanks for the ideas!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ideas-for-styling-new-shift-dress#post-1442403 Sat, 14 Feb 2015 11:37:27 +0000 Dimity 1442403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like all the ways you've styled this. I was wondering how it would look with a maxi sleeveless vest worn over the top? Sveta wears them and they're super flattering and chic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ideas-for-styling-new-shift-dress#post-1442357 Sat, 14 Feb 2015 05:08:35 +0000 rachylou 1442357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is so my kinda dress. I like it with the shirt underneath. Coco's idea for stockings is brilliant too, IMO. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ideas-for-styling-new-shift-dress#post-1442340 Sat, 14 Feb 2015 04:30:08 +0000 CocoLion 1442340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When you wear this dress with a black turtleneck or layering top, I think you need visual relief from all that black so my recommendation is nude fishnet stockings and your Mary Janes. &nbsp;Without a top underneath, you can get away &nbsp;with the black tights and boots much better.</p> <p>Another idea is to layer a white shirt underneath. &nbsp;That is a modern layering look. &nbsp;Sometimes the shirt is too bulky but it's worth a try. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ideas-for-styling-new-shift-dress#post-1442327 Sat, 14 Feb 2015 04:04:38 +0000 rizamei 1442327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>carter, torontogirl, and Aziraphale - thanks for the suggestions! I don't own black booties, but do own black mary jane pumps, red booties, and black mid-calf moto boots. I thought the red booties&nbsp;looked a little too unexpected, though they might look more balanced if I put on one of my red scarves. I also tried it over a white shirt with black piping that I own. The short sleeves over the buttoned shirt seemed a little constricting, but maybe I am just being self-conscious.</p> <p>(Horrible photo quality, I know. I overexposed a couple so all the black detail wouldn't be lost in shadow.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ideas-for-styling-new-shift-dress#post-1442310 Sat, 14 Feb 2015 03:29:46 +0000 Aziraphale 1442310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cool dress. It's hard to tell from the pic, but I think it looks all right with the long sleeve underneath. It definitely looks good without it. I guess it depends on how comfortable you are with a tight-ish long sleeve under a loose-ish dress.&nbsp;</p> <p>I also think it would look fab with ankle booties and no tights (or nude hose)&nbsp;in warmer weather. I love the look of a gap of skin between a black hemline and black boots.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ideas-for-styling-new-shift-dress#post-1442288 Sat, 14 Feb 2015 02:58:12 +0000 Helena 1442288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like Carter's suggestion, and it might also be worth trying a white button up ... might not work with the short sleeves, but you never know; worth a go. Great dress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ideas-for-styling-new-shift-dress#post-1442279 Sat, 14 Feb 2015 02:32:12 +0000 carter 1442279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute. What about a matching long sleeve tee and leggings (maybe in charcoal, ink or even black?) with booties? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ideas-for-styling-new-shift-dress#post-1442270 Sat, 14 Feb 2015 02:09:33 +0000 rizamei 1442270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I dropped by Loft today and purchase a black shift dress with a faux leather on the yoke and patch pockets. I generally prefer dresses that define the waist more, but liked how this looked with my boots. I can see myself styling it with some of my edgier silver jewelry.</p> <p>The dress looks best without a topper, I think, but I'm trying to figure out if there are ways to wear while the temperatures are still low.&nbsp;The faux leather makes the short sleeves a bit bulky, so it looks silly under my cardigans and jackets. I tried layering a low contrast long sleeve tee shirt underneath. How do you think &nbsp;that looks? Does anyone have other suggestions for how to style this so it works for the winter? </p>