https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-universally-flattering-outfit Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:06:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-universally-flattering-outfit#post-1178 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 07:06:06 +0000 metamelomai 1178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Josie, I also have heard people say that wrap dresses are flattering on everyone, but I have to say they don't work for me at all! I believe I'm a weird variation of the apple shape--my neck, arms and legs are long and thin, I have wide shoulders, a large waist and hips, but am also flat chested. I've tried on several knee length wrap dresses and they all make me look 20 lbs heavier. It's too bad because I think wrap dresses are a very elegant style and some of my friends look fantastic in them. Maybe after I lose some weight.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-universally-flattering-outfit#post-1096 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:48:40 +0000 Plushpenguin 1096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, that myshape dress would look terrible on me. I remember being excited about myshape when I first heard about it a few years ago. The idea behind the site is really great, and so is there list of body shapes and seasons, but their suggestions are really bad. I looked at the site one more time and everything seems to be overpriced and extremely dowdy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-universally-flattering-outfit#post-969 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:25:10 +0000 Angie 969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh boy. Myshape’s suggestion is frightening. This is not a dress which every body type can wear. In fact, few can wear that and look good in my experience. I’ve browsed through this site for a good length of time and am a little startled at their suggestions. Sorry that your clothes did not work out Mayapple.</p> <p>I’d take the concept of the dress and jacket a little further. I’d say “a fit-and-flare” dress with some sort of heel; and a tailored three button long sleeves jacket with princess lines and a stance that locks just below the bust and a length that ends a little past the hip bone. This is “uniform” for What Not To Wear candidates and it works every time. A structured, and paneled knee-length A-line skirt is another item I’d throw in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-universally-flattering-outfit#post-956 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 02:11:20 +0000 mayapple 956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm increasingly skeptical of myshape. The pants they recommended me are horrendous and there are a lot of crew necks and flared/bootcut jeans...bad combo for a busty petite girl.</p> <p>I agree with Josie about jackets though. A fitted jacket is pretty much a must for any wardrobe for any woman of any size and shape. A 3-button jacket with the stance that comes just below the bust seems to work pretty well for all body types. Wrap dresses are a bit more sketchy. It depends where they hit you. I have a hard time with wraps because they often hit below my natural waist, where I'm slightly wider, and aren't very flattering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-universally-flattering-outfit#post-953 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:23:16 +0000 Nicole 953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would look 6 months pregnant in that dress...and I wouldn't be able to wear a properly supportive bra either. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-universally-flattering-outfit#post-950 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:26:04 +0000 Marianna 950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>According to MyShape.com this dress fits all shapes. But I have my doubts. </p> <p><a href="http://www.myshape.com/product_info.php?products_id=10692&#038;product_name=Muse%27s+Charmeuse+Trapeze+Dress" rel="nofollow">http://www.myshape.com/product.....peze+Dress</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-universally-flattering-outfit#post-923 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 22:29:13 +0000 Josie 923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think a wrap dress comes closest to being universally flattering. It defines your waist with the tie and generally skims over your lower half to disguise problem areas. They generally come in a v neckline which is also flattering. </p> <p>I rely heavily on a wrap dress, I always feel really good in them. I have several in different patterns and the pattern further helps disguise problem areas. </p> <p>I think when paired with a pair of heels or heeled knee length boots you have an outfit that can take you from day to evening. Maybe a wedge heel during the day to keep the look more "day".</p> <p>I think a jacket or blazer can further disguise and flatter. Throw on a necklace and you're done. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-universally-flattering-outfit#post-912 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 10:45:50 +0000 Plushpenguin 912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Does this mythical creature even exist? Very often you'll here that a general type of clothing, such as shirtdresses, suit everyone, but it's implied (or at least it should be implied) that everyone will need a slightly different kind. Is there a specific outfit (or several) that, in different sizes, will suit anyone's body shape? Not an idea for an outfit, like a v-neck shirt with an a-line skirt, but an actual complete outfit without any variations made for body shape other than size. I've been wondering if such a thing is possible. I guess this question is more of a challenge than a question Of course the easy answer would just be "no". I have to admit, that's the answer I'm leaning towards, but I hope someone will try to meet the challenge. </p>