https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-black-midi-dress Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 13 May 2026 04:18:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-black-midi-dress#post-520715 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:52:14 +0000 Carole 520715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>taking notes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-black-midi-dress#post-520711 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:48:28 +0000 catgirl 520711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, your red dress has a drapier skirt - I actually thought about that when I wrote my first comment here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-black-midi-dress#post-520706 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:44:06 +0000 Sveta 520706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am trying to understand why it has a different reaction from my red dress hwen it is pretty similar in length and cut of the skirt. I guess heavier material has something to do with this: my red dress is jersy which has a good drape. Yes, that's it: drape! This black dress does not have good drape for this type of skirt.<br /> I also find that short sleeves do not work well for me in winter: I perfer either sleeveles so I can layer under or longer sleeves so I can wear it on its own.<br /> Your perfect dress is waiting for you somewhere out there! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-black-midi-dress#post-520540 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:50:37 +0000 CocoLion 520540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would like it around 4" above the knee... so a shorter, mod looking dress.</p> <p>Or, keep the length and make it more of a pencil silhouette.</p> <p>But, I say if you have to make too many alterations to an item when it's new (vs. old or thrifted), it's usually a sign to pass. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-black-midi-dress#post-520537 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:47:38 +0000 MNsara 520537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you love the neckline enough to take in the sides of the skirt for less volume? I've never done it, but others here have done it successfully with skirts for sure, and maybe with dresses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-black-midi-dress#post-520508 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:28:29 +0000 Mo 520508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see you decided, but I do agree about the volume in the skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-black-midi-dress#post-520496 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:18:30 +0000 Travelgal Nicole 520496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with the others. Love the top half but too much volume on the bottom half. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-black-midi-dress#post-520492 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:14:30 +0000 Ornella 520492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Back it goes, thank you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-black-midi-dress#post-520444 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:44:15 +0000 Angie 520444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE the length! The skirt part either needs MORE volume, or less volume. Hmmmm. I vote return. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-black-midi-dress#post-520380 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:41:10 +0000 san 520380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it. What about adding some lace up boots like Janet wears with her striped dress to toughen it up a bit? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-black-midi-dress#post-520372 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:31:49 +0000 mamaKate 520372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote keep - although I generally agree with Una, Sylvie, and Shannon about the proportions. HOWEVER, the bottom half is easy to alter but when you find the perfect neckline you have to go with it - because you can't easily change that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-black-midi-dress#post-520370 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:29:19 +0000 catgirl 520370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ornella, I think it's not quite right - it makes you look like a bell (instead of the belle that you are!). If it were either shorter or less volume on the bottom, it would be more balanced. I bet you can find something with gentle pleats or flowiness that would work better... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-black-midi-dress#post-520366 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:24:58 +0000 Ornella 520366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are addressing the biggest issue I have with it, but could not verbalize it - too much volume :)</p> <p>The dress actually moves very nicely, but I think it'll go back. It is quite heavy ponte. I was thinking of shortening it, but there must be something better out there... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-black-midi-dress#post-520363 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:20:59 +0000 cinnamon fern 520363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How does the skirt move when you walk? I think this much skirt works if it's a bit floaty, but I am having trouble imagining how a ponte skirt would move.</p> <p>The neckline is fabulous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-black-midi-dress#post-520360 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:13:07 +0000 Sylvie 520360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the problem is there is too much volume in the skirt. If it's going to be that long, it needs to be more tailored. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-black-midi-dress#post-520358 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:09:59 +0000 Transcona Shannon 520358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the top part of the dress Ornella - the square neckline and the fit on the sleeves is perfect. But I must admit I'm not crazy on the bottom half of the dress - I find it overall too large and wide on your beautiful figure. I think you can do better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-black-midi-dress#post-520352 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:05:44 +0000 Ornella 520352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Unstyled, with black opaque hose, no shoes = as plain and frumpy as can be :o</p> <p>Ponte knit, comfortable, versatile, I love the neckline.</p> <p>But, I'm on the fence. It hits me at the widest part of my calves, so I'm asking for your thoughts?</p> <p>Yay: Keep<br /> Nay: Return </p>