https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-the-fitting-room--formal Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:15:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-the-fitting-room--formal#post-1153588 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 20:35:19 +0000 Susie 1153588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In theory, I like the idea of wearing something unique. But I am afraid that I will walk in and see every single other woman wearing a long dress and feel&nbsp;underdressed and/or inappropriate&nbsp;in a tux look. And the vast majority of those dresses will be sleeveless.(This IS the south and the pagent look is still quite popular!) &nbsp;Though there might be a few more creative looks than the typical gala just because it's for the theater. </p> <p>I do feel like I should try to find something locally. Ordering will just stress me out too much! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-the-fitting-room--formal#post-1153538 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 19:45:06 +0000 Suz 1153538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Susie - yes - it's definitely worth a try. I mean, why not? It would also be super comfortable for you so you'd have that feeling "owning" the look Una's talking about. Whereas a dress with no sleeves in freezing temps might just make you miserable.&nbsp;</p> <p>Bring the jacket home if they have your size! And keep looking at dresses, too. Just in case. Leave no retail stone unturned!!&nbsp;</p> <p>Also, who has overnight delivery? Is there anywhere with overnight delivery that also offers free returns? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-the-fitting-room--formal#post-1153525 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 19:38:08 +0000 Beth Ann 1153525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz if brilliant!&nbsp; The photos are gone, so I'm guessing you're not keeping the dress in question.&nbsp; I love the idea of the EF pants with a tux jacket.&nbsp; So perfect on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-the-fitting-room--formal#post-1153520 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 19:36:00 +0000 Susie 1153520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Suz, you are so sweet. I do have a nice pair of chiffon pants from Eileen Fisher.&nbsp;I did see a tux like jacket at the department store. MAYBE that could work?? &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-the-fitting-room--formal#post-1153495 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 19:12:38 +0000 Suz 1153495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, no, Susie -- we can't have that.&nbsp;</p> <p>Listen -- do you have a jacket that is like a tux jacket? Do you have some amazing pants? Maybe you can create a home version of le smoking?&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-the-fitting-room--formal#post-1153489 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 19:10:15 +0000 Susie 1153489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laura, I so agree with your rant. I would be much more comfortable with sleeves. I'm beginning to feel sorry that I accepted the invitation </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-the-fitting-room--formal#post-1153431 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 18:23:03 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1153431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey, what about a satin tuxedo jacket over this? Or is that too separates for this occasion? That would certainly keep you warmer.</p> <p>One of my pet peeves is ladies wearing wraps over sleeveless formal wear all the time. I mean, I know why they do it from a functional standpoint, but I figure if it doesn't look good enough on its own, or it's not warm enough on its own, don't buy it! I know it's hard to find non sleeveless formal wear, but there must be some out there somewhere! /rant </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-the-fitting-room--formal#post-1153415 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 18:13:41 +0000 Suz 1153415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Laura said! I also worry that you would freeze, but that is just me talking!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-the-fitting-room--formal#post-1153411 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 18:11:46 +0000 Sona 1153411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes. What Laura said...that is why I suggested a wrap. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-the-fitting-room--formal#post-1153409 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 18:11:01 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1153409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There it is! I like the high low skirt and the general fit. I'm unsure about the cut in round straps with your shape - I feel like something less halter neck, that goes farther out on the shoulder would balance your bust and your figure better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-the-fitting-room--formal#post-1153408 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 18:10:21 +0000 Sona 1153408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it...with a shawl or a wrap? </p> <p>ETA: not sure it is formal enough for what you are describing.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-the-fitting-room--formal#post-1153407 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 18:09:06 +0000 Susie 1153407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry hit submit too quickly! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-the-fitting-room--formal#post-1153402 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 18:07:07 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1153402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't see a pic, yet? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-the-fitting-room--formal#post-1153397 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 18:03:18 +0000 Susie 1153397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What do you think? Please be honest! </p>