https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---is-the-wrap-dress-just-not-for-me Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:28:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---is-the-wrap-dress-just-not-for-me#post-750222 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 17:15:52 +0000 pil 750222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny, after the other dress thread I remembered having another bra that had been professionally fitted. That is what I'm wearing in these photos, so apparently I need to be refit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---is-the-wrap-dress-just-not-for-me#post-750089 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:12:55 +0000 shiny 750089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>... and every woman needs a red dress... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---is-the-wrap-dress-just-not-for-me#post-750088 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:12:22 +0000 shiny 750088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The color is GORGEOUS on you. </p> <p>Okay I'll be odd man out here: I think the dress is fine, but you need a better bra, which I think was suggested with the other dress as well? If the fabric was too thin, wouldn't we be seeing your panty lines, not just bra straps? I'm not seeing panty lines. So, I vote that it's the bra that is not fitting you right, and creating back bulges where there shouldn't be any. Keep the dress, and invest in a better fitting bra. In fact, consider taking the dress bra shopping with you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---is-the-wrap-dress-just-not-for-me#post-749995 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:34:12 +0000 teri 749995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>another short waited girl here......................... I have a hard time with wrap dresses.<br /> I'd either size up or try some shapewear. I always prefer a print to a solid. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---is-the-wrap-dress-just-not-for-me#post-749984 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:23:58 +0000 pil 749984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Annagybe, you have a point on the color. The color is fairly subdued in person so I was thinking between that and being a solid it would be ok - and I am quite the fuddy duddy too. Apparently I experienced a brain fart. I was trying to stay away from black. Maybe navy would be a better direction.</p> <p>Sveta, Thistle and Deborah - more substantial fabric will be at the top of the list! I don't mind shapewear on the bottom but *all over* would be more than I want to fuss with.</p> <p>Thank you all for the suggestions and observations. I'll say it again - what a great forum! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---is-the-wrap-dress-just-not-for-me#post-749904 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 04:24:46 +0000 Deborah 749904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anna makes a good point... Im not sure I would wear a red dress to a funeral. Red accents to my outfit yes, but a dress?? pil I love you in a wrap dress, it is incredibly flattering on you but I agree this one isn't it. The concern I have is that the fabric looks very thin. I prefer a more substantial fabric that can 'hold its own" so to speak. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---is-the-wrap-dress-just-not-for-me#post-749736 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 01:33:24 +0000 annagybe 749736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's probably the fuddy-duddy in me, I would not wear a red dress to a funeral. Fit issues aside. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---is-the-wrap-dress-just-not-for-me#post-749732 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 01:31:36 +0000 Sveta 749732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think sizing up can help but I also support idea for a more substantial fabric. I find that thin jersey tends to cling in places I am not most proud of :-)<br /> This color looks great on you though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---is-the-wrap-dress-just-not-for-me#post-749718 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 01:18:10 +0000 Thistle 749718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep looking. I think the wrap dress look fab on you, it is just this one that doesn't fit.</p> <p>I also second looking for a more substantial fabric. It hangs better and looks nicer. I am not a fan of any dress that requires shape wear. </p> <p>I bought a faux wrap from talbots this summer that had good fabric, but I don't see any for fall at the moment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---is-the-wrap-dress-just-not-for-me#post-749619 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:24:09 +0000 pil 749619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou, Glory and caro It's back to the drawing board for a better fit. There aren't many good shopping options where I live so I've been doing quite a bit on line lately. This dress isn't carried in a local store but at least I can return it there and save return shipping costs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---is-the-wrap-dress-just-not-for-me#post-749524 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 21:34:59 +0000 Caro in Oz 749524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm short waisted too &amp; have the same problems - I think there is just too much length in the upper back part of the dress. I find a raised waist (empire) on a wrap works better on me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---is-the-wrap-dress-just-not-for-me#post-749477 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 20:33:33 +0000 Glory 749477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I dont think it is too small either. The cut is fantastic - I think it is the fabric. Maggie London has several of these wrap style dresses that might suit you. I think the colour is great for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---is-the-wrap-dress-just-not-for-me#post-749273 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:24:26 +0000 rachylou 749273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You were made for a wrap dress! But I see what you mean. I don't think this is too small. Or too large. I think there is just an excess of material. The gathers aren't quite right. Probably wouldn't show the same with a print, but you know it might. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---is-the-wrap-dress-just-not-for-me#post-749265 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:17:25 +0000 pil 749265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Dianthus. They were able to cancel the order.</p> <p>I was eyeballing your Lands End ponte dress but decided the cut wouldn't work for me. it sure looks nice on you though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---is-the-wrap-dress-just-not-for-me#post-749262 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:10:03 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 749262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How is it that a dress can look this gorgeous from the front and not as great from the back? I think the color is great on you and the wrap style is very nice.</p> <p>I find that a more substantial fabric is best for this style of dress. The thinner, stretchier fabrics often create this issue from the back.</p> <p>I do think wraps are good on you so worth trying the larger one or a weightier fabric that will drape better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---is-the-wrap-dress-just-not-for-me#post-749256 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:57:21 +0000 pil 749256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cinnamonfern and Sara, I think you have a point about the fabric and Janet, thanks for reinforcing Tina's point about the solid color. Cinnamon, this fabric has a little more spandex than our black and white dress but otherwise feels very similar. Maybe a little more sheen. I think I'll see if I can cancel the new order and keep looking. It isn't like I need it tomorrow - I have a black pencil skirt and blouse or sweater to go with if need be. Thanks all - you're great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---is-the-wrap-dress-just-not-for-me#post-749249 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:49:13 +0000 Janet 749249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sizing up may help, but Tina makes a good point about the solid color -- this is probably one reason I end up with more printed dresses than solids! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---is-the-wrap-dress-just-not-for-me#post-749245 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:44:59 +0000 sarabcook 749245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that wrap dress looks amazing from the front and side but I agree that something just isn't quite right about the back. Sizing up and shapewear should fix it. Good luck. Plus that is an amazing color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---is-the-wrap-dress-just-not-for-me#post-749241 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:38:07 +0000 cinnamon fern 749241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the wrap dress is definitely for you, but maybe not this wrap dress. I think the fabric is not right. The dress doesn't seem too small, but you can see your bra straps really clearly through the fabric from the back. Also, in the back view look at how wrinkled the bottom of the skirt is - there is no need for jersey to wrinkle like that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---is-the-wrap-dress-just-not-for-me#post-749239 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:34:35 +0000 pil 749239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks also Ruth, Tina and Rute. I've ordered the XL so will wait and see! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---is-the-wrap-dress-just-not-for-me#post-749201 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:25:26 +0000 rute 749201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous! Love the fit! The fabric is thin, so you need shapeware! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---is-the-wrap-dress-just-not-for-me#post-749200 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:24:12 +0000 Tina 749200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You could try a size up and see. I really like it on you. With a solid color dress, especially one in a color, the supporting cast makes all the difference. Shape wear, as Carole mentioned will also change the look. I hope you can make this work, I can see it filling all the needs you mentioned just by changing up the accessories.<br /> I think the black print would work for a funeral if toned down with dark shoes and jacket. I just like the idea of a color for a foundation, something different. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---is-the-wrap-dress-just-not-for-me#post-749198 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:15:53 +0000 Anonymous 749198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You might want to size up and see if a larger size would work better. The fit in the back doesn't look right, and I'm thinking it's because it's too small. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---is-the-wrap-dress-just-not-for-me#post-749194 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:12:14 +0000 Carole 749194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm, I see what you mean, I'm wondering if a little shape wear might help that or maybe size up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---is-the-wrap-dress-just-not-for-me#post-749188 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:07:26 +0000 pil 749188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carole, it is very comfortable. Doesn't it look too small from the back though? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---is-the-wrap-dress-just-not-for-me#post-749180 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:58:47 +0000 Carole 749180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What's not to like about this? I think It looks fab, is it just not comfortable? I'm short waisted, too, so maybe it just feels like the waist is too high if that makes sense. Beautiful color, but keep looking if it doesn't make you happy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---is-the-wrap-dress-just-not-for-me#post-749174 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:52:18 +0000 pil 749174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was so excited about this dress, but now I don't know what to think. Love the color and the fact that it is made in the USA. I've wanted a multi purpose dress for husband's office party, dinner out, funerals, etc. This is about as dressy as I ever need.</p> <p>My other Karen Kane knot front dress is a large, so I ordered a large in this also. Is this just too small? Is the cut just not for me? Does it look off because I'm short waisted? I am wearing a slip in the pictures.</p> <p>There is a knot front dress on the Karen Kane website, but even though it is black I think the pattern is too much for a funeral. </p> <p>Thanks for your thoughts. </p>