https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-mbmj-dress Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:09:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-mbmj-dress/page/2#post-471141 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 02:40:02 +0000 catgirl 471141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari, I LOVE your comment and the fact that you do really KNOW me! I so appreciate it and have gained a deeper understanding that what's killer on someone else would not be killer on me. </p> <p>I can so see Maya in this dress. Funny, Mo, I thought of her when I posted the pics! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-mbmj-dress#post-471113 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 01:43:48 +0000 Kari 471113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, I think if this was the first time I saw you, without a background to your style &amp; personality, I'd vote to keep it. But you have kind of spoiled us with so many killer looks in a very different, less sweet, more fashion forward style. It's a very nice dress on you- but I'd say to keep looking and hold out. Hope that makes sense. I do like the dress a lot-I'd just like to see something that lets your personality shine more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-mbmj-dress#post-470298 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:40:27 +0000 Freckles 470298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una I really love this for Spring for you but not for the holidays. </p> <p>I so think you could rock it with a leather jacket and booties...</p> <p>For me it would be sweet if the spots were white but I don't see the black/periwinkle combination with the size of the spots as being sweet at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-mbmj-dress#post-470232 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:07:57 +0000 Aida 470232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm I like the shape but also feel it's just a little bit sweet for you. Maybe something with an asymmetrical or handkerchief hemline? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-mbmj-dress#post-470031 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:00:50 +0000 CocoLion 470031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it and think it is a 10 on you. You can lawyer it up with a waist length black jacket. Or you can dress it casually with a denim jacket and tough looking boots.</p> <p>I think it fits you very well. But maybe everyone else and Angie are seeing something I'm not. I think it has more edge than the Adrianna Papell dresses I've seen (admittedly not many).</p> <p>The only thing impractical is the sleeves. They might be perceived as shoulder emphasizing which you may want to avoid, but I just don't see that happening in these pictures as you have balanced proportions. See, I think you are a rectangle and can wear anything. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-mbmj-dress#post-470018 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:43:51 +0000 qfbrenda 470018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What about something this kinda shape... though maybe with longer sleeves... in a ponte knit so its more forgiving around the waist? It could have long sleeves for warmth and a bit of flare in the skirt to show up the waist a bit.</p> <p>I totally feel for you on the waist issue. I look at size charts and I'm a 4-6 bust, 10-12 waist, and 4-6 hip. Sigh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-mbmj-dress#post-470011 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:30:00 +0000 Shu 470011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the shape on you - and I think the band is doing what you want it to as far as waist definition, but the print along with the shape is very sweet. Like most everyone else, it just doesn't seem YOU. I really love the idea of a fit and flare strapless dress with a wide belt and some version of a cropped moto on top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-mbmj-dress#post-469966 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:23:40 +0000 Mo 469966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jonesy, so funny that you mentioned Maya - I almost for a second saw Maya in my mind's eye when I viewed this late last night on my way to bed. Must have been my sleepy brain, but, yes, it's VERY Maya! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-mbmj-dress#post-469959 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:15:23 +0000 rae 469959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the flare works, but I'm glad you're going to keep looking. If Karen Millen has anything flared, you might check that brand out - I passed by a store while making an H&amp;M return, and the styles seemed AS-ish, but with more color involved. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-mbmj-dress#post-469917 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:29:57 +0000 Diana 469917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with the other ladies. Cute, but not a 10. Also, the mismatched pattern at the center front seam *really* bothers me - I do not like strong center front seams in general and especially not when it's in a really obvious mismatched pattern. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-mbmj-dress#post-469914 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:27:20 +0000 catgirl 469914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, I think I'll keep looking for something similar in a warmer style with a little more edge. At least now I know the idea of it works, if not the execution. Thanks for being honest! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-mbmj-dress#post-469875 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:25:51 +0000 Queen Mum 469875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like this on you... but wonder how you're going to keep warm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-mbmj-dress#post-469871 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:24:05 +0000 ironkurtin 469871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AG, I've really liked the recent Eileen Fisher organic cotton fit and flares. They make me feel like I do indeed have a shape! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-mbmj-dress#post-469864 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:20:16 +0000 Jonesy 469864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is very fun and flirty--reminds me of a dress that Maya would wear (Maya--hello if you are out there!). I think it looks really cute on you, but I'm not sure it's *you.* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-mbmj-dress#post-469862 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:18:47 +0000 Anonymous 469862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Actually i like the fit and flare look of it , and the polka dots. maybe in a heavier fabric for better drape? I would keep it. But i love dresses . And polka-dots </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-mbmj-dress#post-469849 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:11:37 +0000 Suz 469849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm. Pretty...but doesn't feel like Una to me. I am sure you could funk it up a bit, but I'm also sure you could do better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-mbmj-dress#post-469830 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:57:41 +0000 rute 469830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie said all! Lovely but not a 10! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-mbmj-dress#post-469789 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:52:00 +0000 Sona 469789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Minority vote here: I actually love this on you. it is waist defining without being overwhelmingly so. the exposed zip at the back gives it a RATE edge to my eye and it is saucy to boot. depending on the cost of the dress and how it makes you feel it may be a keeper. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-mbmj-dress#post-469788 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:49:35 +0000 Janet 469788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie pinpointed it well with "sweet" -- it's very cute, and it is a flattering cut, but not what I've come to expect from one of our reigning UWP's! That's not to say one needs to be UWP everyday, but I'm not sure this says "Una" to me. </p> <p>I can relate to this. I have a few things that are a bit like this, and they go unworn because they don't quite fit my evolving style personna. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-mbmj-dress#post-469773 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:20:49 +0000 nancylee 469773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Angie. It's fine but it's not a 10. It does seem kind of "sweet"....and maybe not edgy enough for your style? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-mbmj-dress#post-469750 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:06:07 +0000 lyn67 469750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I aggree with Angie. This cut(flared), this (short) length and polkas ain't be a killer:-((( Only sweet, but you can do much more better!:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-mbmj-dress#post-469689 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:10:31 +0000 catgirl 469689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll keep looking! I think I need more the illusion of a waistline, which is why I don't do really body-con dresses unless they're sheaths under something else. Thank you, Angie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-mbmj-dress#post-469688 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:06:30 +0000 Angie 469688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought of that for sure, Una. I feel cold at the drop of a hat! I suggested them just in case, though. If you are happy wearing the MJ dress, I didn't think that the other styles would be that much of a "naked" stretch. </p> <p>Perhaps you just need a dress with sleeves. If you were my client, we'd check out Adrianna Papell frocks. Not fit and flare, but covered and very shapely. They would reveal your cute waistline </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-mbmj-dress#post-469685 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:00:05 +0000 catgirl 469685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You could tempt me, but remember I live in a winter climate and will be covering up shoulders for warmth most of the time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-mbmj-dress#post-469682 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:55:21 +0000 Angie 469682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah. You're after a fit and flare dress. Can I temp you with a one shouldered frock or strapless number? I could see you wear those! IT's generally wear those silhouettes very well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-mbmj-dress#post-469680 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:51:44 +0000 catgirl 469680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No, but I'm trying to find something I'm comfortable in that gives me waist definition, since Rita/modgirl and others have suggested that I do in fact have a waist. This general style actually feels best to me because it's not too tight, not too low, not too empire and has some flare in the skirt, but it doesn't have to be THIS dress. </p> <p>By way of comparision, at Banana Republic I have to size up to an 8 for most of their dresses to zip around my waist and ribs, and then they are huge in the hip and sometimes even the shoulders. And in general their dresses look terrible on me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-mbmj-dress#post-469679 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:50:46 +0000 Mo 469679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do see the waist you are after here! Not too sure what other dresses you already have but I like this one a lot. Of course, I'm the gal with no less than 5 unworn dresses hanging in her own closet as I type, so maybe I'm not the one to say! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-mbmj-dress#post-469677 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:47:36 +0000 Angie 469677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have killer dresses, Una. Do you feel that they are too casual for the holidays? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-mbmj-dress#post-469676 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:46:34 +0000 catgirl 469676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, that answers that! I was hoping to find something in this silhouette to see if I could achieve a waist. Any thoughts on what would make this better, if I were searching for a dress in this approximate shape? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-mbmj-dress#post-469675 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:44:50 +0000 Angie 469675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's not a 10 to my eye, Una. It's sweet, but not killer. What do you think? </p>