https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-dress-versatile-enough-to-spend-on-it Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 21:56:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-dress-versatile-enough-to-spend-on-it#post-831649 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 01:38:24 +0000 Raisin 831649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I thought the extra 20% off sale was until end of Jan, but I guess it was over yesterday. And it pains me to spend more when I know it was on sale just yesterday......so I guess that makes the decision easier. I will hold off. Maybe I'll get it later, maybe ill find something else. Thanks for all the suggestions! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-dress-versatile-enough-to-spend-on-it#post-830948 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:21:03 +0000 Angie 830948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you seen the dress IRL? Is the fabric thick? I love the style, but the fabric does give me pause. Knits (not sweater type knits) and high price points always make me pause unfortunately. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-dress-versatile-enough-to-spend-on-it#post-830928 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:05:32 +0000 Suz 830928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We're just used to these shipping / return issues in Canada, eh? It's horrible....</p> <p>I love the dress and would wear it in a heartbeat, and probably often, too. Assuming the fit is right! The only season I wouldn't wear it here in Ontario is our summer. I think that grey would be beautiful on you. It's one of my favourite colours for myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-dress-versatile-enough-to-spend-on-it#post-830919 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:54:58 +0000 siniestra 830919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i love the elegance and simplicity but the shipment is horrible ...I think a similar version could be perfect cuz spring is coming u might not get to wear it a lot...plus it's not fun when u go bit over on your expensenses ...on the other hand it's a classic u can use it day/night it's very versatile i can come up with sometimimes wearing with thights, or a gold belt, a moto jacket , sleek pony tail, booties, heels the list can go on an on </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-dress-versatile-enough-to-spend-on-it#post-830890 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:21:37 +0000 Transcona Shannon 830890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this is a very versatile style and that could be worn many ways - and I adore a dress with sleeves! You can wear it now with a jacket over top and knee high boots or booties with tights and come spring, wear it on its own with the sleeves scrunched, nude hose and lighter coloured booties.</p> <p>If you're sure of the fit on you, I think it is a worthwhile purchase. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-dress-versatile-enough-to-spend-on-it#post-830870 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:50:40 +0000 Astrid 830870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's a great dress, but I don't think I would wear it much in spring. Although it would probably be great in winter! I'd also be concerned about the return costs, I don't think I would take the risk. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-dress-versatile-enough-to-spend-on-it#post-830862 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:44:39 +0000 Mellllls 830862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i'd wear it in spring with the sleeves. (especially in canada!) if it didn't have sleeves, id probably wear a cardigan with it in spring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-dress-versatile-enough-to-spend-on-it#post-830858 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:41:03 +0000 Raisin 830858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes the return would be a bit too steep. I have to say, I must be return phobic, cause I never return items. I sort of just deal with them of they don't work out. Stupid, I know.</p> <p>I am pretty certain the dress would fit fine and look good. It would be great for Fall and winter with tights. My main concern is, with scrunched sleeves would you wear it in Spring? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-dress-versatile-enough-to-spend-on-it#post-830855 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:37:29 +0000 Mellllls 830855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i think it's a basic, versatile dress. i wear my LBD's frequently so i certainly see the value in having one, especially one with sleeves. but the return expense is quite steep so to me that would be a turn off. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-dress-versatile-enough-to-spend-on-it#post-830851 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:33:07 +0000 Glory 830851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks like it has good potential but like some of the others the outlay for shipping, duty etc, without being able to try in advance scares me a bit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-dress-versatile-enough-to-spend-on-it#post-830701 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:01:49 +0000 annagybe 830701@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love dresses with sleeves. I definitely prefer the navy color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-dress-versatile-enough-to-spend-on-it#post-830700 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:59:58 +0000 Mia 830700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a couple of Phillip Lim pieces and I have been very happy with them.</p> <p>The dress looks super versatile. Funny, but I bought a similar one by Hugo Boss Orange (on sale) thinking it would be a workhorse and I don't wear it. I think I would wear it more if it weren't knit. I would tread carefully if you can't try on an item like this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-dress-versatile-enough-to-spend-on-it#post-830698 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:58:28 +0000 Mo 830698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll be honest that my LBD purchases, that are supposed to be those dresses you can wear 20 different ways, have not panned out as well as planned. I honestly wore an olive drapey surplice dress 15 times as much as the supposed 'versatile' dresses. ANd the return fees would scare me off. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-dress-versatile-enough-to-spend-on-it#post-830688 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:46:36 +0000 Thistle 830688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm $90 to return and you can't try in person . . . I don't have enough luck with dresses to take such a chance. I would pass.</p> <p>It is a nice basic style, but I am not an expert on designers so not sure if it is worth the price. Ponte knit is fabulous, but you can probably find similar ponte knit dresses that you can try on. Not exactly the same, and I am sure the ponte knit is not as nice. </p> <p><a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=383989002&#038;tid=onaff2687457&#038;ap=2&#038;siteID=onafcid89" rel="nofollow">http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/.....=onafcid89</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-dress-versatile-enough-to-spend-on-it#post-830673 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:22:40 +0000 Raisin 830673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a ponte knit dress. Yes I think the sleeves could be scrunched. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-dress-versatile-enough-to-spend-on-it#post-830665 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:11:55 +0000 Adelfa 830665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My thought exactly--I was wondering if the sleeves are wide enough to scrunch. To me that would be a make or break question for a dress I wanted to wear into Spring. Love the simplicity of the dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-dress-versatile-enough-to-spend-on-it#post-830647 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:37:25 +0000 Raisin 830647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shevia, yes I could return it theoretically, but since I'm in Canada it would cost me shipping and I would lose the shipping I already paid, and customs. I figure to return it would cost about $90 in shipping and losses. The dress would be $280 taxes, shipping and customs in. I do what my size would be though, I'm not guessing this time </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-dress-versatile-enough-to-spend-on-it#post-830644 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:35:07 +0000 Susie 830644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the simplicity of it. You could really vary the look with different shoes and accessoties so it should be quite versatile. What kind of fabric is it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-dress-versatile-enough-to-spend-on-it#post-830641 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:31:43 +0000 Jaime 830641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is the dress where the wearing it will make or break it. But it could be fantastic on you. Would it be returnable? Looks very versatile too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-dress-versatile-enough-to-spend-on-it#post-830632 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:17:47 +0000 lyn* 830632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is a very smooth and sleek look I think you can pull it off! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-dress-versatile-enough-to-spend-on-it#post-830609 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:46:01 +0000 Raisin 830609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyn I was wondering if scrunched sleeves might look good, and also make it cross over to spring more?</p> <p>Also, I like the length, seems my dress has gotten too short. I don't know why, but I love sleeves on a dress. Maybe it's my way of keeping the sun off my arms, or I find it glamorous...something about it gets me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-dress-versatile-enough-to-spend-on-it#post-830608 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:45:08 +0000 lyn* 830608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I quite like it; what do you think of the balance between the shorter length and the long sleeves? Looking at the models I want to grab them all and scrunch up their sleeves in every pic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-dress-versatile-enough-to-spend-on-it#post-830606 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:42:51 +0000 Sarah A 830606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am perhaps not the best judge but i like the fit in4. I think it could be styled many ways </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-dress-versatile-enough-to-spend-on-it#post-830597 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:31:52 +0000 Raisin 830597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So a dress was on my "wish list" for the year. I had my eye on a nice navy one and it sold out. Boo! I liked this Phillip Lim one which is on sale in the blue/grey color. How do we feel about it, is it versatile across many situations? I do like long sleeves, are these ones too long for Spring though? I prefer the bluish grey color, though the fit of the black one is what I would go for. It went on a pretty good sale now, plus an extra 20% off, but it would still take all my personal spending money for the next month-ish, and put me behind on saving for the shorts I want, so it has to be worth it. </p>