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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: If you had to pick one of these dresses.... https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-one-of-these-dresses Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 05 May 2026 23:23:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Raisin on "If you had to pick one of these dresses...." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-one-of-these-dresses#post-786052 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 16:20:55 +0000 Raisin 786052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie, I did get the jacket. I have just been lazy (and I had the flu) so I haven't posted it. It is a touch too big I think, well just not quite as fitted as I was hoping for, but still very nice. I may have it taken in. I will post it first to see if you guys agree that it's maybe a bit roomy. bj1111 on "If you had to pick one of these dresses...." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-one-of-these-dresses#post-786038 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 16:00:27 +0000 bj1111 786038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ #1. much more versatile and flattering. Angie on "If you had to pick one of these dresses...." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-one-of-these-dresses#post-785997 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 14:49:13 +0000 Angie 785997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Another vote for #1. So pretty! It's a very Summery frock. Will you be warm enough wearing it? Did you ever get that gorgeous Smythe jacket, RR? Raisin on "If you had to pick one of these dresses...." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-one-of-these-dresses#post-785991 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 14:35:29 +0000 Raisin 785991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks ladies....lots of good points. I do think like a lot of you said, #1 would owrk well on my body type. Also, I realized #2 is the same shape and style as the grey one I had on in a different post, so maybe it's just a duplication. And #1 seems like it could be more versatile, which is sort of what I need. Now, just have to save up some money! Thistle on "If you had to pick one of these dresses...." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-one-of-these-dresses#post-785987 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 14:23:30 +0000 Thistle 785987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So, without seeing it on you, it is hard to really know. My eye prefers #1. I like the cut of the dress, the hemline, and the vertical piping that adds a nice vertical line. I also like the graphic simplicity of it and its almost architectural qualities. I also like that it looks dressier to my eye. I also think it will be easier to dress up or down. Mochi on "If you had to pick one of these dresses...." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-one-of-these-dresses#post-785871 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 03:25:50 +0000 Mochi 785871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ #1 is structured in a more interesting way. I think it'll suit your athletic body type beautifully when worn as a sleeveless garment, but also has all the layering potential. I like that it's monochromatic. I really like the hi-lo hem. To me there's no contest. Caro in Oz on "If you had to pick one of these dresses...." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-one-of-these-dresses#post-785869 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 03:21:46 +0000 Caro in Oz 785869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ "I'd like to get a nice dress that I can wear for a lot of occasions, or just casually in Spring, fall and summer. And I like Navy, it's like LBD but just a little less dressy." For this purpose I think #1 is better but #2 is cute. Glory on "If you had to pick one of these dresses...." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-one-of-these-dresses#post-785867 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 03:20:41 +0000 Glory 785867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What great items you have selected - I can see why it is hard to choose. I cast my vote for 1 because you mentioned the need for versatility and I think that one would be easier to dress up and down. Suz on "If you had to pick one of these dresses...." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-one-of-these-dresses#post-785861 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 03:08:47 +0000 Suz 785861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My vote is with #1. It is a bit schoolgirl (but I happen to like that....and it's done in an ironic way.) It's versatile (can more easily layer). It is more streamlined and sophisticated. deb on "If you had to pick one of these dresses...." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-one-of-these-dresses#post-785858 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 03:05:42 +0000 deb 785858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I vote for #1. Raisin on "If you had to pick one of these dresses...." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-one-of-these-dresses#post-785854 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 02:59:47 +0000 Raisin 785854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hehe...yes, but very helpful too! It's a very good point though, and I did buy that jacket with our Croatia trip in mind. The weather will be perfect for just a blazer, I plan to make that my travel jacket. merwoman on "If you had to pick one of these dresses...." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-one-of-these-dresses#post-785852 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 02:58:21 +0000 merwoman 785852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It's kind of spooky when your on-line pals know your wardrobe so well :-) This will be a knock out combination on you. Raisin on "If you had to pick one of these dresses...." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-one-of-these-dresses#post-785848 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 02:54:19 +0000 Raisin 785848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes Merwoman I did! I haven't had a chance to photograph it yet, but it would work with #1 perfectly....it's a touch too big though (I think, that's what I have to post about soon...it may need a nip tuck). merwoman on "If you had to pick one of these dresses...." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-one-of-these-dresses#post-785847 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 02:52:27 +0000 merwoman 785847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ hmm - didn't you buy a gorgeous striped jacket/blazer? Would that work with dress #1? Anonymous on "If you had to pick one of these dresses...." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-one-of-these-dresses#post-785846 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 02:52:13 +0000 Anonymous 785846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I prefer 1. I like the length of it better, and the construction with the panels looks neat. merwoman on "If you had to pick one of these dresses...." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-one-of-these-dresses#post-785844 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 02:51:23 +0000 merwoman 785844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My vote is for #1. You have a very fit body - and I think #1 would flatter it more. Also I think the styling is more you - modern and stream lined. I worry that you might get lost in the folds of #2. Raisin on "If you had to pick one of these dresses...." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-one-of-these-dresses#post-785843 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 02:51:20 +0000 Raisin 785843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lyn - I also like the hemline of #1, and the length is fine with me. I do like the sleeves of #2. They're good for fall and protect my arms in summer (I'm a burner). I'd like to get a nice dress that I can wear for a lot of occasions, or just casually in Spring, fall and summer. And I like Navy, it's like LBD but just a little less dressy. lyn* on "If you had to pick one of these dresses...." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-one-of-these-dresses#post-785836 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 02:45:16 +0000 lyn* 785836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hmm, I think I like #1 a little bit more - I like the subtle details and the longer hemline (is this something that would concern you?). I feel the second dress is a bit more your style (small prints) - but it does have sleeves! This isn't really a big deciding factor for me; but is it for you? Raisin on "If you had to pick one of these dresses...." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-one-of-these-dresses#post-785834 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 02:42:21 +0000 Raisin 785834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ ...which would you choose and why? I really like both, and would like to get one before we go away next April. So if I can only afford one, which should I get? I will note that I think the models are wearing them a little more boxy than I would (especially the sleeveless one), so try to picture them slightly more fitted. They are close enough in price, so not a deciding factor. Not buying right now though....hopefully after Christmas. ETA - or are neither of these good for the reasons I listed in my second post, and should I keep looking? So far I like both of these a lot though.