https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-dresses-edition Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 15 May 2026 02:43:10 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-dresses-edition/page/2#post-433982 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:18:02 +0000 cobaltblue 433982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love #2's color but was worried about the "uniboob" effect. So glad to hear that's not a problem going forward! I also love #3. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-dresses-edition/page/2#post-433900 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:11:58 +0000 Queen Mum 433900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elly,... I was so surprised at how well I liked the JNY. It is so comfy, and I feel that I can dress it up with nude heels and pearls, or dress it down with boots and a denim jacket. Too bad it didn't work for you . It is a perfect dress for an hourglass.<br /> Now if you'll excuse me, I have some crunches to do before I can show you the side view ;-0 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-dresses-edition/page/2#post-433896 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:07:42 +0000 Elly 433896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On gosh! I really like the cobalt Eliza J and the JNY on you! I tried the JNY (in a 10 and a 12) and find that the 12 fits my shoulders and hips best, but then I would have to find a way to take up the torso and waist---- which would be war imo. Beautiful though, isn't it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-dresses-edition#post-433888 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:50:12 +0000 Queen Mum 433888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Teri- yes, you are right. I guess I was thinking to present them as a blank slate as to not sway votes. Probably not the best thinking... duh! I'll get them properly accessorized and post pics later for a "speak now or forever hold your peace" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-dresses-edition#post-433874 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:39:41 +0000 teri 433874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd love to see at the dresses with either heels on or with tall boots. Hard for me to determine without seeing them fully accesorized.</p> <p>I LOVE the blue on you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-dresses-edition#post-433829 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:48:07 +0000 Freckles 433829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adore number two. The others don't seem as fab as I usually see you wear... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-dresses-edition#post-433819 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:39:24 +0000 Debora 433819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually love them all on you, but dress #2 actually made me gasp when I clicked on it! So perfect! You look wonderful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-dresses-edition#post-433815 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:34:23 +0000 Laura 433815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh hi, it's me and OF COURSE you should not feel weird about these dresses, since I basically stole them off Angie!! :)</p> <p>I love both of them on you. Love. The Eliza J dress is super, and just wait until you try it with microfishnets and tall boots for cooler weather. You're going to love it! And the Jones NY dress, well, I'd say it's the signature dress of fall 2011, wouldn't you? The colors are superb, and like you, I find that it goes with brown, with black, with taupe, with camel. It's a magical dress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-dresses-edition#post-433745 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 04:32:11 +0000 AJ 433745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ditto the luv for 2 &amp; 3.</p> <p>Hey, don't you remember before becoming a forum member that you had to check the permission box that all looks posted on YLF are open for stealing? : P </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-dresses-edition#post-433743 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 04:25:43 +0000 lpr200 433743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can't wait to see you accessorize. I like all of them, but if you aren't loving 1, don't keep it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-dresses-edition#post-433739 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 04:18:38 +0000 Angie 433739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE #2 and #3.</p> <p>Not that you needed any convincing </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-dresses-edition#post-433714 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 03:20:09 +0000 Queen Mum 433714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>okay, just spent some time playing with #3... SUPER versatile! I had several combinations of jackets/carigans and boots/shoes that all seemed to work great.<br /> #2... not quite as versatile, but I love the mod simplicity. Boots and a pendant necklace and it's done. I have a couple scarves that look great with it too. I can't help but feel that the eggplant would be a more versatile color, but I'm really liking the cobalt... and it's not every day that you find a dress in a fun bold color.</p> <p>I want to add that I'm a little embarrassed that I pretty much stole both of these right off of Laura's back. She does have great taste though It's not like she lives next door, but still.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-dresses-edition#post-433699 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 03:00:29 +0000 Anonymous 433699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad that you are considering #2 and 3. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-dresses-edition#post-433695 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:49:45 +0000 sarah 433695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A definite vote for #2! I'm having trouble deciding on #3, but I think it's because the pics are a bit dark. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-dresses-edition#post-433682 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:06:36 +0000 Kari 433682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>2 and 3 are absolute winners. Keep! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-dresses-edition#post-433671 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 01:55:43 +0000 Queen Mum 433671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the input everyone. I'm going to return the Gap dress. Looking at the picture, it really does look a touch big.<br /> I"m leaning toward keeping the other two...and if I do, that will conclude my winter dress shopping for the year. I"ll still need to try them each on a half a dozen more times to make sure... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-dresses-edition#post-433560 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:04:14 +0000 Jjsloane 433560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In order of my favorites #2 (cobalt), #1 (Gap), #3</p> <p>I think with styling the blue dress will be killer. #1 has so many options for styling. #3 just seems not as nice on you as the others. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-dresses-edition#post-433543 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 23:47:41 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 433543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I only read the first few replies and then decided to respond first so i wouldn't be influenced. I liked the first dress a lot. It is fitted and shows your small waist very well. I love the color of the second but it is less form fitting and I find the higher neckline is not quite as flattering. I am on the fence on the third one.</p> <p>I have to say it again. I really like the first dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-dresses-edition#post-433521 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 23:32:06 +0000 Carole 433521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>2 is just beautiful on you, it's my favorite. The shape, fit and colors so gorgeous. I like the 3rd one, too. I'm not crazy about the lst one, it looks a little big. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-dresses-edition#post-433488 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:24:37 +0000 MNsara 433488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 in a Small, might be nice. But this one is too loose to flatter.</p> <p>#2 is beautiful on you! Love you in that color. I wish it was just that inch or so longer - so it would seem more fall/winter-ish to me. You mentioned you could let it down and I'd be tempted to do that.</p> <p>#3 is awfully pretty and figure flattering! I bet in CA you'd have a nice long season of wearing that sleeve length too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-dresses-edition#post-433385 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:19:37 +0000 Queen Mum 433385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ha- just took a peek to realize I am wearing a molded t-shirt bra today... in case the lack of boob definition was bothering anyone else in dress 2.. that's probably the problem. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-dresses-edition#post-433367 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:02:56 +0000 Isis 433367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>chestage, LOL!!! Thanks for the info. I'm not particularly chesty, but I have a broad back and shoulders. .....</p> <p>I REALLY like the shape of the dress on you. It'll look really mod with your idea of cognac boots......And it'll look great with black tights/stockings and black shoes like in the Nordstrom picture.....</p> <p>I'm 5'6'' too. You've inspired me to stalk it in size 10 and let down the hem.........did you see the purple too? oops we crossposted, you didn't see the purple....well the cobalt is GREAT! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-dresses-edition#post-433364 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:02:12 +0000 Queen Mum 433364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una- yes, the Eliza J. I didn't order the eggplant because it was never available in the 10, but it is now. My winter wardrobe is so lacking in color thought that I had decided that if the blue fit and the color was good, I would stick with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-dresses-edition#post-433359 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:59:00 +0000 Queen Mum 433359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isis... size up on the Eliza J dress. Especially if you have chestage. It will be too tight otherwise. I'm normally an 8 and I went with a 10 on this. I'm 5'6... but like I said above, there is atleast a 3 inch hem, so letting it out wouldn't be a problem. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-dresses-edition#post-433358 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:58:52 +0000 catgirl 433358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is #2 the eliza j. dress? The cobalt is FAB and look how much more hourglass you are than me in it! I think that's a good thing. Do you also have the eggplant on the way? I'd like to compare colors on you.</p> <p>Not sold on #1 or #3. #1 is nice but not that exciting, and #3 seems very fitted - not that you can't wear it, but so out of my surrendering comfort zone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-dresses-edition#post-433356 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:58:27 +0000 Mo 433356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#2 strikes me as quite mod - I like it! #3 is quite fall like and would be great for the season. #1 isn't doing it for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-dresses-edition#post-433354 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:56:05 +0000 Queen Mum 433354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I purposely left shoes and accessories off. I can see though how it might make it difficult to assess.<br /> Dress #1 is from the Gap, and it's a mock wrap, but there is no wrap tie, so the wrap over part hangs kindof loosely. I brought it home to see if belting it would help. It's a M, and there were no Smalls available. I did try it with a wide black belt too, and IRL I thought it looked nice.<br /> Dress #2 is the Eliza J from Nordstrom. I'm torn on it too. I like the color and the idea, and I really liked it with my cognac boots and a pendant necklace, but something about the shape seems "tulipey" in the pics. It is also a bit tight in the arm pits, but in looking it would be a really easy alteration, so that won't be a deal breaker. There is also a 3 inch hem, so it could be let out an inch or two. Just not sure....<br /> Dress #3 really surprised me. I didn't have high hopes for it, but I really like it on.... </p> <p>I have 3 others that I didn't even bother showing you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-dresses-edition#post-433353 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:53:50 +0000 Isis 433353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#2 is my favorite; love that color on you, and I know you'll accesorize well.</p> <p>How tall are you? I was considering that dress, but I think it'll be too short for me (good length for you though.....). And how did the size run? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-dresses-edition#post-433348 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:47:13 +0000 Nakidra 433348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually like # 1 the best too! I think # 2 is a great color, but it's missing something, I can't put my finger on it... Perhaps with some accessories? I like # 3 too.<br /> Look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-dresses-edition#post-433337 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:37:31 +0000 annette 433337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Funny, I liked #1 the best, but was going to suggest a wide belt. </p>