https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cocktail-dresses Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 12 May 2026 09:13:03 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cocktail-dresses/page/2#post-550894 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 06:53:37 +0000 AJ 550894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're welcome! Glad I could help. : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cocktail-dresses/page/2#post-550888 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 06:45:17 +0000 goldenpig 550888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AJ you are awesome! Thanks for putting the dresses side by side! Definitely very helpful! I am really not liking the look or fit on the J Crew. I agree with you, sometimes I wonder if I'm a bit IT because I always feel a little weird with exposed shoulders (I try to stay away from spaghetti straps and strapless dresses). And hmm I think you're the first person who said they liked the Kate Spade ruffle dress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cocktail-dresses/page/2#post-550879 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 06:27:29 +0000 AJ 550879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LUV, LUV, LUV the Suzi Chin dress on you! The asymetrical neckline adds a touch of modest sexy and the ruching hides the apple. Plus the color is beautiful on you! </p> <p>I hope it's OK with you, but I think the dress is so FAB, that I had to compile a dress showdown! : P</p> <p>1) Chin vs J Crew: No contest on glamour or fit.</p> <p>2) Chin vs Bailey: No contest on color and Bailey doesn't compare in the oomph factor.</p> <p>3) Chin vs K Spade: They both have the touch of sexy and both flatter your figure. Win-win!!</p> <p>4) Chin vs Wong: Hmmm...I don't think you're IT shaped, but I have a slight preference for the dresses that cover more of your shoulders. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cocktail-dresses/page/2#post-550864 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 06:00:19 +0000 goldenpig 550864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone for the input! I think my faves are the first two and the Kate Spade polka dot dress. Unfortunately the size 8 on the Sue Wong is not available, but I will keep stalking it. I'm not sure I'd have enough up top to fill out the 8 anyways. The size 6 is actually fine/comfy once I actually have it zipped, it's just that I have to suck in and hold the zipper together to get it closed. But once it's zipped it doesn't feel tight. </p> <p>I'm glad you all liked the Suzi Chin red dress and the price is definitely right. I just will have to figure out what kind of shoes to wear with it.</p> <p>I am unsure about the tummy issues with the Bailey 44 (will have to try it with Spanx) but I showed the pics of all the dresses to DH and he actually liked the B44 the best of all, so I think I'll keep that one since it's his favorite. I think he prefers more classic/subtle dresses rather than the more dramatic first two. I will have to wear it out on a date with him! I'm going to try to return the J Crew one, and may either consign or eBay the Kate Spade ruffle wrap dress since it's turning out not to be my style as much.</p> <p>Good point about wearing the dotty dress more often (and good suggestions Claire for places to wear it). I guess I have not been used to dressing up much in the past. I've tended to be underdressed (as a reaction to my mom always being overdressed). But I should probably start creating more occasions to wear these dresses, or else feel more comfortable about being dressier.</p> <p>Oh, and one more dress I forgot about--the purple Adrianna Papell. It's not super dressy but definitely could work for cocktail parties in a pinch! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cocktail-dresses#post-550760 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 02:39:54 +0000 Transcona Shannon 550760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look absolutely amazing in the Suzi Chin for Maggy red dress - it is so incredibly chic and elegant and fits you beautifully! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cocktail-dresses#post-550731 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 02:09:10 +0000 Anonymous 550731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#6/7 gets my vote for #1. The color and style are amazing on you. I like the Kate Spade dots very much. #11-13 looks too big or something. It's not as flattering and you have better choices. I'm not convinced that #8-10 is a keeper either, but it's ok.<br /> I'd also be concerned about the zipper in #1-5. If you don't need it right now I vote return and leave room for something better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cocktail-dresses#post-550729 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 02:08:17 +0000 Anonymous 550729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love, LOVE the red dress on you ( #7) along with the KS dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cocktail-dresses#post-550706 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 01:52:39 +0000 Jjsloane 550706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with the pack here and 6/7 are my favorites too. I also like 1st dress, but am cautious about the explanation of getting into it. I had a dress like that I took to a wedding (out of state) and when I put it on the zipper broke. We missed the ceremony as I had to go out and find a mall and buy a new dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cocktail-dresses#post-550703 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 01:51:03 +0000 Jyoti 550703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Suzi Chin is absolutely my favorite! Looks super flattering on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cocktail-dresses#post-550668 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 01:04:26 +0000 Anonymous 550668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the Sue Wong and Suzi Chin ones the most . I'm neutral about the bailey 44 , but absolutely not like the Jcrew one. Either the fit is off, or the cut isn't just as stellar as the other ones.<br /> But anyway , as long as you smile, you'll look radiant in all of them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cocktail-dresses#post-550606 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 23:23:48 +0000 Jewell 550606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wanted to add how delighted I am for you that this set of purchases is being YLF tested AND was DH approved! lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cocktail-dresses#post-550577 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 22:49:52 +0000 Sharon 550577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The first two look terrific on you. Definitely keep, if you can justify two. The first reads a little more "bombshell" to me, because it is fitted and has a low neckline- good for date nights, while the second is very flattering, but more demure - probably better for work functions.</p> <p>I vote return the next two- they just don't look as amazing on you as the first two.<br /> The polka dot dress is lovely, but looks more like a day time dress to me - the style looks a bit sweet for evening.<br /> The last dress is pretty, but does hide your curves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cocktail-dresses#post-550561 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 22:27:38 +0000 JennyAnne 550561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 is soooooo gorgeous! #3 is my second fave. Maybe I"m just not crazy about the shiny in #2. I agree you probably don't need them all, tempting though it is to keep them. Put that money toward things you'll wear more often. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cocktail-dresses#post-550560 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 22:25:14 +0000 Mochi 550560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also absolutely prefer 6-7. The other dresses are pretty (and the first is gorgeous), but that Suzy Chin dress is the most uber-flattering for YOU. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cocktail-dresses#post-550558 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 22:23:50 +0000 Scarlet 550558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the first 2 a lot. Would it be possible to size up on the first one and get the shoulder straps tailored? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cocktail-dresses#post-550545 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 22:03:32 +0000 annagybe 550545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#6-#7 by a mile! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cocktail-dresses#post-550543 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 22:01:13 +0000 Anonymous 550543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well if comfort weren't an issure, I like the first one a lot. I like that it's not a plain black dress and has the wine color peeking through. It also looks smashing on your figure.</p> <p>The second dress, the red taffeta is also gorgeous on you and I might vote to keep because the price is great IF you don't think you'll be sad that you don't need to buy any new cocktail dresses next holiday season. It seems like your style isn't set in stone yet. </p> <p>I vote to return the third black lace dress (Bailly 44?). It doesn't do your figure justice and your other options are so much more visually interesting.</p> <p>I like the midnight blue JCrew dress if you love it enough to alter it. Can you actually try the size 4 on in a B&amp;M store or do you have to buy it online, final sale? </p> <p>If you think you'll really miss buying something new next year I think you should return them all so you can have a fresh start. I don't want you wearing any of these with a sad face! The first two really are amazing, though!</p> <p>re: your Kate Spade polka dot dress, because of the fabric/pattern it doesn't look that fancy to me. Any chance you could get a little more wear out of that during the daytime this summer? Brunch/lunch/church/recitals/pre-school graduations, etc? It's such a beautiful dress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cocktail-dresses#post-550526 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 21:40:38 +0000 Jem 550526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorite is the first two. You look amazing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cocktail-dresses#post-550522 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 21:24:15 +0000 Isabel 550522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also love the first dress to the max ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cocktail-dresses#post-550519 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 21:19:08 +0000 Jewell 550519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That first dress is great, but I hesitate to give it my vote if it's challenging to get into. It could start to feel uncomfortable once you've been it for a while or say after dinner and a few drinks. I love the red one on you! It is definitely a show stopper, and I think the neckline makes it interesting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cocktail-dresses#post-550517 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 21:16:38 +0000 Diana 550517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the Sue Wong and the Suzi Chin the best. Both fit you very well and are very flattering, interesting shapes. I think I'd return the bailey 44 and the J Crew... both the fit and the shape of those two are not nearly so fab as the others. </p> <p>Incidentally, I almost bought the green version of the Suzi Chin dress a while ago, but refrained from doing so because I really didn't have any occasion to wear it (it does read as quite formal to me because of the fabric). I do think it's one of those shapes/cuts that is flattering on many body types though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cocktail-dresses#post-550514 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 21:12:30 +0000 Angie 550514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My fave is the rust Suzi Chin. #6 and #7 - by about a billion percent. </p> <p>I like the polka dots next best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cocktail-dresses#post-550506 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:58:06 +0000 Kate 550506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the first 3 are all beautiful, GP, and look lovely on you. My favorite is the Bailey 44, but that's because it appeals most to me, and I love a beautiful black dress. Red is a great color on you, so #2 gets good marks, but I think for you, dress #1 is my favorite. I don't know how many you actually need, but one of these (or more, depending on need) should fit the bill. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cocktail-dresses#post-550503 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:55:36 +0000 Sunita 550503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Sue Wong dress is my favorite by a mile! You look *amazing* in it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cocktail-dresses#post-550492 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:41:13 +0000 modgrl 550492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The first one is the best followed by the dots. I would return the rest. When you need another dress a few years from now styles may have moved on. I liked the red dress the first time you posted it but I like the first one here more. I don't like the bailey44, it shows too many bumps and you just dont want to have to worry about getting mega spanxed out when you get dressed up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cocktail-dresses#post-550491 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:41:01 +0000 Kirti 550491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the first dress and the bailey 44 lace dress </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cocktail-dresses#post-550490 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:40:47 +0000 Isis 550490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Natalie, I LOVE the first dress! It does not look too tight, so if it is comfortable, keep!!!! It's a 10 in my book.</p> <p>My second favorite is the red dress. It is a little less than a 10, only because I love the first dress! Do you like it? I'd keep those 2 and return the rest if you only go to 2-3 dressy things a year. </p> <p>(I also really love your KS polka dot dress, but it doesn't look cocktailesque to me. Can you wear it to work? It looks great and needs to be worn more often). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cocktail-dresses#post-550488 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:39:28 +0000 bj1111 550488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>adore you in the red suzy chin. that neckline is gorgeous. equally love the sue wone red and black lace. the blue brocade looks workaday rather than cocktail ready--this gets my return vote. meh on the black midi lace bailey dress...not vibrant enough and hugs the tum a bit too much. the polka dot is fun, i can see it at work with a jacket or sweater. the ruffly is not you anymore--consign? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cocktail-dresses#post-550483 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:37:15 +0000 Blue Skies 550483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! The Suzi Chin dress my absolute favorite on you, but I think you should pick the one the feels most like you (sounds like the Sue Wong?). When in doubt, I pick what I am most comfortable and confident in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-cocktail-dresses#post-550482 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:35:57 +0000 goldenpig 550482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh sorry Claire! I was editing the pics just now to add one more pic of the Sue Wong. Try again--thanks! </p>