https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeppurge-printed-dresses Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:09:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeppurge-printed-dresses/page/2#post-1156438 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 15:40:35 +0000 Sara L. 1156438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would keep #1 and get rid of #2 and #3. &nbsp;Hopefully you can find something to replace #3 that you're more comfortable wearing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeppurge-printed-dresses/page/2#post-1156331 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 12:39:23 +0000 April 1156331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I zoomed ahead past all other comments and will say what I think before going back to read the rest. &nbsp;I would keep #1 and #3 and let #2 go. &nbsp;To my eye, the zebra print plus color plus a detailed shape with bell sleeves is shouting over your own beauty rather than complementing it. &nbsp;</p> <p>Okay, now back to read if I'm the only one who feels this way...&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeppurge-printed-dresses/page/2#post-1155889 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 19:02:32 +0000 Suz 1155889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #1 on you a lot and if it is useful, I'd keep, but another part of me agrees with Angie that if you're wondering at all, it may be time to say goodbye to the lot.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeppurge-printed-dresses/page/2#post-1155800 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 17:09:06 +0000 unfrumped 1155800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think Angie and Adelfa are honing in on an interesting issue and i am going to try to keep that in mind. Uncertainty can mean time for a shift.</p> <p>I recently tossed a number of things just going more by&nbsp; my instincts than an intensive analysis, and the fact that if I had questions about something, there was likely to be something better eventually&nbsp; and more likely to happen if I let it go. </p> <p>It's maybe a little harder with semi-special occasion wear --some shoes and dresses, for me--because I have to be careful not to toss the only thing I have for a certain event just because it's not in regular rotation, or not a "10" , or at least to decide whether to add a wardrobe hole to the list. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeppurge-printed-dresses/page/2#post-1155494 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 03:30:51 +0000 Adelfa 1155494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Angie, Deborah, and Shannon. I've been doing this a lot lately and once I pull the trigger I am happy. Every not-quite-right item not only takes up space in the closet but robs energy from your inside.</p> <p>I do have not-quite-right items that I'm not considering letting go of yet. But once I consider it's almost always time to move on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeppurge-printed-dresses/page/2#post-1155490 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 03:26:56 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1155490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Angie on this one. I have learned that if I need to ask about purging something, then I usually should. I'm obviously asking because it no longer feels right for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeppurge-printed-dresses/page/2#post-1155482 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 03:16:41 +0000 Lantana 1155482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You could make #2 into a skirt. It would be striking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeppurge-printed-dresses/page/2#post-1155471 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 03:08:32 +0000 catgirl 1155471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think 1 and 3 are a beautiful fit - bodycon and flattering - and could be layered up for some fun looks, but they don't scream Diana to me as I think of you. </p> <p>2 looks dated to me - let it go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeppurge-printed-dresses/page/2#post-1155464 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 02:52:14 +0000 Deborah 1155464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not really assessing them dresses, more I note that you are very confident of your style choices Diana and the fact that you are asking makes make suspect that you might in fact be "over" these dresses. I would probably purge:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeppurge-printed-dresses/page/2#post-1155458 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 02:41:58 +0000 rae 1155458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>whatever you do keep number one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeppurge-printed-dresses/page/2#post-1155428 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 02:15:20 +0000 fuzzylogic 1155428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Seems like the only possible controversy is dress #3. And you don't love it. So let it go and find a new home- harmony in the universe. It's E's joy factor....! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeppurge-printed-dresses/page/2#post-1155425 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 02:13:10 +0000 Jaime 1155425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 is my favorite and #3 looks great on you, but it is more about how you feel about them than which one looks good. From what you said I say keep #1 and get rid of the other two. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeppurge-printed-dresses#post-1155419 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 02:04:44 +0000 Kiwibird 1155419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like #1 on you - but if there's any doubt or hesitation&nbsp;at all&nbsp;in your mind about any of them then that might be the signal to let them all go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeppurge-printed-dresses#post-1155404 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 01:14:08 +0000 unfrumped 1155404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For # 3 I guess you are deciding what is your own comfort level. You look GREAT in the dress, but as has been discussed, that doesn't always translate into wearability, just&nbsp;&nbsp;as long as you aren't thinking you aren't "able" to wear the dress or "shouldn't". Also, it might be that even for this type of dress, this dress is no longer&nbsp;<u>the</u> dress that you want for that--you may want some subtle change in the style and fit that might seem very similar but makes a difference to you. So, it doesn't have to be a decision about a whole category of dress styles, just <u>this</u> dress. I've had that experience with items that seem very similar, but one just clicks and the other does not even though both look fine.<br />Holding zone maybe? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeppurge-printed-dresses#post-1155399 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 01:10:25 +0000 Angie 1155399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote purge the lot and start afresh. That's a liberating feeling.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeppurge-printed-dresses#post-1155376 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 00:38:15 +0000 Diana 1155376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, everyone. &nbsp;I think I am going to get rid of #2, although I like Beth Ann's idea of making it into a scarf! &nbsp;</p> <p>I think I shall also keep #1, as my main concern with it was whether or not the style looked dated. &nbsp;Nobody seems to think that is an issue so I will continue to wear it. &nbsp;I do generally wear it with a jacket or topper of some sort - I just showed the pic without it so you could see the whole dress.<div><br /></div><div>#3 I'm still undecided about. &nbsp;On the one hand, I feel like I should&nbsp;<i>just get over</i> being self-conscious about lumps and bumps, etc, because I know it's stupid. &nbsp;I don't want to be the type of person who worries about things like that.&nbsp; But on the other hand I don't really know how to turn it off, you know?&nbsp; Shapewear is absolutely, positively NOT HAPPENING as it makes me both physically and emotionally uncomfortable. &nbsp;</p> <p>It's interesting - the snake print sweater dress I bought recently is just as body con and is also shorter, yet I am more comfortable in it. Part of it is that while that dress is body con it also does not have a waistband. &nbsp;I used to be super into waist definition, and now I seem to have done a complete 180! &nbsp;The snake dress and dress #3 don't really overlap in function though, as the former is a sweater dress for cold weather, and the latter is for warmer weather.</p> <p>Mo, that is a really good question. &nbsp;So I think I probably wouldn't pick up #2 if I found it in a store today. &nbsp;#1 and #3 I would at least take to the fitting room. &nbsp;I'd probably still buy #1, and honestly I think #3 would depend on how flattering the fitting room mirrors were!&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeppurge-printed-dresses#post-1155331 Sat, 01 Feb 2014 23:16:27 +0000 E 1155331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 looks most like I'd expect to see&nbsp;in one of your WIW posts. But I'm not sure about fluidity; I don't have a great eye for body con vs tailored vs fluid vs just too big, so I'll leave that to others. #2 seems a bit too much, and I can see why you get so many compliments on #3 but it doesn't sound like you enjoy wearing it. What's the point in clothes that don't bring you joy?</p> <p>When I'm deciding whether to purge something, I both ask the question Mo asks re: buying it again and try to incorporate it into my outfits over the next few days (weather permitting). If I try it on, fuss around, and end up pulling it off for something else more than once, I know it's just not working. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeppurge-printed-dresses#post-1155324 Sat, 01 Feb 2014 23:03:05 +0000 Sona 1155324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love 1 on you and would keep it only because what is old becomes new again and two years from now very possibly&nbsp;trends wll change to less layers and fluidity.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeppurge-printed-dresses#post-1155309 Sat, 01 Feb 2014 22:26:00 +0000 Caro in Oz 1155309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the look of #1 &amp; #3 but imo if you are physically &amp;/or emotionally uncomfortable in #3 then let it go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeppurge-printed-dresses#post-1155284 Sat, 01 Feb 2014 21:27:46 +0000 fuzzylogic 1155284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To my eye, #3 is most flattering to you. I don't see lumps and bumps but if you are concerned maybe you could try shape wear to boost you confidence?! Failing that, I second Joyce B and others- find another dress that does make you happy!</p> <p>#1 is lovely but needs another layer on top for balance.</p> <p>#2 is fun-ky! But of the three dresses I feel this is least flattering to you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeppurge-printed-dresses#post-1155207 Sat, 01 Feb 2014 20:07:17 +0000 Thistle 1155207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am no help as I really like all three. I think #2 requires no styling other than a pair of fab shoes. It really speaks for itself. It is a little eclectic but I feel like that meshes with your style.</p> <p></p> <p>#1 and #3 are beautiful on you and fit divinely. But, they feel more traditional. Perhaps this is why you are not feeling them? Perhaps your style has shifted to a bit more arty?</p> <p></p> <p>I don't think now is&nbsp; bad time to be considering spring frocks as I am seeing&nbsp; a lot of spring stuff in the stores!&nbsp; A sales associate and I were joking we have three more months of winter and they had all spring stuff&nbsp;last night as I was buying towels (I know, I know, but one cannot live by fashion alone!). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeppurge-printed-dresses#post-1155196 Sat, 01 Feb 2014 19:54:18 +0000 Mellllls 1155196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i really like all 3 but i love dresses. &nbsp;when was the last time you wore each of them? &nbsp;and if you are uncomfortable in 3, then definitely purge. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeppurge-printed-dresses#post-1155193 Sat, 01 Feb 2014 19:50:31 +0000 lyn67 1155193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would give 1 and 2 one more chance this spring, then see what happens. I like them very much, and think you can solve the problem of too body con with some layering? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeppurge-printed-dresses#post-1155183 Sat, 01 Feb 2014 19:35:39 +0000 Ornella 1155183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep 1 for now. Give it a try a few more times&nbsp;and then decide. It really is pretty on you.<br />Purge 2.<br />Maybe give 3 one last chance, but I can see not being in sync with your style right now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeppurge-printed-dresses#post-1155180 Sat, 01 Feb 2014 19:31:36 +0000 krishnidoux 1155180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo BTYW, great point. I will use it for my own closet! Thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeppurge-printed-dresses#post-1155179 Sat, 01 Feb 2014 19:28:55 +0000 krishnidoux 1155179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am sorry to report that you <i>do </i>look absolutely amazing in 3. Such a shame you don't feel comfortable because you have the perfect body for it, no lumps nor bumps in sight, only grace and beauty.</p> <p>BUT... there is a but...&nbsp;it is of a very retro in a Dita-Von-Teese kinda way, so maybe the problem is that it does not go with your personality or personal style. So on that, I would fold it, put it in storage, and keep it for maybe a very special occasion only. Once it's out of your sight, you won't miss it.&nbsp;</p> <p>Of the 3 dresses, #2 seems the most current in terms of fashion. But here again, if it is too fussy for you, it's no good. Maybe the issue is that it is too short?&nbsp;Have you tried wearing it without the scarf, but with black leggings? Even then if it &nbsp;still feels&nbsp;too chic then toss it.&nbsp;</p> <p>You seem to have a more understated, "easy" style, which is why I can understand Dress 1 has appealed to you so much, with it's sleevlessness, body skimming and A-line cut. If you remove the other two dresses from your closet, now you are left with only this one. And as you say, even though it fits and looks great, you feel you want to update you dress look. So go for it, start looking for a dress that you would love as much as Dress 1.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeppurge-printed-dresses#post-1155161 Sat, 01 Feb 2014 19:07:52 +0000 unfrumped 1155161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not very original.<br /> I think 2 is somehow too out there; 1 has enough fluidity to keep if you like it; I think it looks good on you. But don't feel guilty if you want to replace;. 2 has a more body-con look than 1 somehow and more than the current style directions, it seems, so that would be a decision about comfort and style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeppurge-printed-dresses#post-1155125 Sat, 01 Feb 2014 18:34:32 +0000 bella 1155125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely keep 1! very good styling with the boots. The rest can go imho. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeppurge-printed-dresses#post-1155120 Sat, 01 Feb 2014 18:31:34 +0000 Liz A. 1155120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep 2 can go for sure. I really like 3 for me but maybe not your style. 1 is still fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keeppurge-printed-dresses#post-1155096 Sat, 01 Feb 2014 17:54:21 +0000 rachylou 1155096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great in all. But if things must go, and you'd like to keep one, I'd keep #2. It's *rad.* </p>