https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---dresses-now-winterized Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:04:50 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---dresses-now-winterized#post-865173 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 06:23:11 +0000 rae 865173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't see a huge difference with the winterization in full swing. I think I originally preferred how the skirt of 1 draped, but the sweater makes them pretty equal in my eyes. Go with the one you and DH love! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---dresses-now-winterized#post-865167 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 06:13:18 +0000 lyn* 865167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also prefer #1; I think #2 is more suitable as a winter dress (darker colours), but I think #1 is more flattering. </p> <p>Day Vies and I have similar taste though, I think </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---dresses-now-winterized#post-864457 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:59:11 +0000 Day Vies 864457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I still prefer #1 and I think I'm an outlier. I just like the balance of lots of fabric on the bottom with the scoop neckline on top. I also prefer the more organic flow of the print on #1. For #2 I love how regular and even the print is so much so that it looks like a lace print. I also love how it whittles your waist because the skirt is so full. I think you should keep a shape/cut like #1 in mind for spring and summer shopping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---dresses-now-winterized#post-864397 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:47:41 +0000 Kiwichik 864397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I liked both dresses. I don't think either of the feel like winter but the 2nd dress definitely looks like it would work well to take you into the cooler weather before you hit the full on Winter Season. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---dresses-now-winterized#post-864358 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:42:23 +0000 T-Rex 864358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't see the first post. But in this post, dress #1 looks like a Spring dress with a jacket (or sweater? hard to tell) thrown on top. The second dress looks like it is appropriate for winter, probably because of the higher neckline and the higher proportion of black in the print.</p> <p>If you are going to wear it with boots for now, I wouldn't rush to shorten it. For one thing, the longer length looks more wintery. For another, the boots are going to hide the shape of your calves to a certain extent. So picking the best place for the dress to hit is a moot point right now. When the weather turns warmer, that will be the time to decide if it will be more flattering at a shorter length. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---dresses-now-winterized#post-864294 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:07:33 +0000 modgrl 864294@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both but I think this length needs heeled boots.</p> <p>Sorry I am not a fan of midi's with flats. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---dresses-now-winterized#post-864284 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:51:29 +0000 Thistle 864284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DH does have a good eye once I try items on. He is terrible at picking anything, but once I show him, he knows what he likes to see!</p> <p>#2 it is! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---dresses-now-winterized#post-864219 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:03:38 +0000 Jjsloane 864219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sticking with my original choice on #2! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---dresses-now-winterized#post-864188 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 09:40:26 +0000 lyn67 864188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good eyes, Mr Thistle:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---dresses-now-winterized#post-864164 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 07:39:13 +0000 annaj 864164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer #2 - I think the neckline is more flattering. I love this dress on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---dresses-now-winterized#post-864144 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 06:30:17 +0000 Deborah 864144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry I missed the first post. I like #2 best for both summer and winter. The heavier pattern gives the dress substance. It just looks more put together. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---dresses-now-winterized#post-864133 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:51:51 +0000 CocoLion 864133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In this iteration, I prefer #2. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---dresses-now-winterized#post-864118 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:29:15 +0000 Mo 864118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i missed the original post. I like #2, but also might like it an inch or two shorter. Suz has a good point. Only a few of my dresses can span several seasons. And that's fine! 2 sweaterdresses only see winter weather and 3 spaghetti strap sundresses only see summer </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---dresses-now-winterized#post-864103 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:10:48 +0000 Anonymous 864103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I preferred #2 originally, but didn't chime in on that convo for some reason ... I don't think I did anyway. I STILL like #2 best, winterized and all. As for shortening it, I'm not an expert on lengths, so I'll leave that to more experienced eyes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---dresses-now-winterized#post-864018 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 03:42:36 +0000 Jenava 864018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #2 better also, partially because I think the fit is a bit better in the top, and partially because I agree it does look better with the black accessories and cardi. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---dresses-now-winterized#post-864017 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 03:40:24 +0000 Carla 864017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p># 2! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---dresses-now-winterized#post-863958 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 02:48:42 +0000 Jaime 863958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#2! Keep! I think I missed the first post, but #2 is really great on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---dresses-now-winterized#post-863951 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 02:39:36 +0000 Echo 863951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't reply to the first K/R post on these dresses because my opinion was out of synch with everyone else's, and when that happens I generally think my eye is off. But I liked the second one then and I like the second one now - at its current length. Then again, I tend toward darker colours, too. But I prefer the fit, the neckline, the length and the smaller, busier pattern than on the first one. I would keep #2, especially since your DH prefers it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---dresses-now-winterized#post-863947 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 02:36:19 +0000 Angie 863947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't get a change to chime in in round one, but I preferred #2 from the start. High five Mr. Thistle! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---dresses-now-winterized#post-863945 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 02:33:42 +0000 Suz 863945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thistle, 2 MAY be the more practical choice. But let me tell you my own thinking. </p> <p>Your climate might be similar to mine. We have four main seasons. In truth, we also have 2 more mini-bridge seasons....late-winter-early-spring (when you really need winter warmth still but the light seems to demand spring colours) and late-summer-early-fall (when the temps are still very warm but the light is beginning to fade and you yearn for richer colours.) </p> <p>I actually have VERY few clothes that span all my seasons. It's just not possible. The light linens I wear in true summer have no place in my winter closet. The wools and cashmeres that I need in winter are downright ridiculous, not only in a good portion of my spring and fall. </p> <p>Yes, there are one or two polyester jersey dresses (like your green one in the other post) that I manage to wear year round -- particularly if I am going to be someplace air conditioned (which in my case, isn't all that often). </p> <p>But for the most part, I trade items out. So, that means I have items that I mostly wear in 6 - 8 week blocks, then trading them out for others. </p> <p>The warm winter dress that I wear from late November through late February gets traded for the lighter weight dress. And that lighter weight dress in turn gets traded, come summer, for something lighter still. </p> <p>The cross seasonal dresses stay in the closet, but the others rotate. </p> <p>Now, I admit, this means I have a lot less variety within any one 6-8 week block. But for some reason that doesn't bother me too much. Because when I switch up the closet, it's like I've got half a new wardrobe and I get to try out new combinations. </p> <p>I do my switching purely by the weather. If it starts getting warm earlier, out come the "spring" things. If it's still cold, I keep with the winters. </p> <p>I do this mainly with dresses and toppers, by the way, as well as a few of my pants. </p> <p>It might be easier for me, however, because I work from home and my outings take me to different settings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---dresses-now-winterized#post-863944 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 02:33:40 +0000 pil 863944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you suppose the higher neckline of 2 makes it *look* warmer too? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---dresses-now-winterized#post-863935 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 02:27:06 +0000 Adelfa 863935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 2 winterized because there is a greater proportion of black in the print, so it tones better with the solid black items. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---dresses-now-winterized#post-863934 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 02:26:30 +0000 Caro in Oz 863934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#2 looks better winterised imo. I think it has something to do with there being more black in the floral:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---dresses-now-winterized#post-863933 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 02:26:18 +0000 deb 863933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would shorten #2. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---dresses-now-winterized#post-863898 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 01:44:45 +0000 Anonymous 863898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep 2, hubs' vote counts much more than we can say. It looks really nice winterized! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---dresses-now-winterized#post-863895 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 01:43:57 +0000 Anonymous 863895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I liked the second one first time better, and I still feel the same way! I think you could shorten 2 if you needed to. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---dresses-now-winterized#post-863889 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 01:40:18 +0000 Thistle 863889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Before packing up one of the dresses to return, as I really do not need two black and white floral print fit and flare dresses, I tried them on for DH one last time “winterized”. It actually changed his mind over which one to keep. </p> <p>He thought the second one "winterized" better, and he agrees we have a lot of cold here. These would be for fall, spring and summer, not winter, but this is how I would style them.</p> <p>I was originally going to return #2, but DH has me thinking. What do you fab ladies think? Keep 1, keep 2, return them both as neither winterizes well. (I am wearing my shorter knee high boots as the skirts are longer)</p> <p>Here was the original post: <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---inspired-by-lyn" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....red-by-lyn</a> </p>