https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-is-this-my-llbd Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:24:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-is-this-my-llbd#post-1124050 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 16:26:58 +0000 Anonymous 1124050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I absolutely love this! I hope you keep it. </p> <p>I am not fond of the shirt under the dress, but I don't ever love that look with any shirt/dress. I think a jean jacket over the top would look great though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-is-this-my-llbd#post-1124039 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 16:02:56 +0000 Nanabear 1124039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's perfect as it is and works great for your style. I vote keep! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-is-this-my-llbd#post-1124015 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 14:46:34 +0000 Anonymous 1124015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it too. I would not go any larger. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-is-this-my-llbd#post-1123964 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 07:24:34 +0000 cciele 1123964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your feedback! Seems to be a mix of too tight vs just right. I'm leaning toward "keep" though :)</p> <p>Emily: I get you about the shine and pulling.&nbsp;I do think it looks different in person though; the leather is hard to photograph.</p> <p>Janet: It feel comfortable, especially with the stretchy back!</p> <p>Suz: Good point about the fit-and-flare silhouette! There's something about a lot of black leather that can go either S&amp;M or bombshell, but I don't feel either way wearing it.</p> <p>Joy: Great ideas -- will have to try it out. Hopefully I can find a sweater that works.</p> <p>Gigi: Yeah, leather is pricey. I think though given my body shape, I'd have to get alterations for most dresses of that type for a perfect fit. I should check into getting some darts put in.. hm</p> <p>Kelly: Thanks! I'm sure people wouldn't be looking at the armholes when I am wearing the dress ;)</p> <p>Deb: I don't have a black lace one but I do have a sheer black tee -- I'll give that a shot!</p> <p>Susie: Thanks!</p> <p>Rae: Side view, check :)</p> <p>Liz: Yes, the gaping goes away a bit when I pull it down, but ride up a bit. Has to do with my torso length, I think.</p> <p>La Bell Demimondaine: I'm glad the attitude comes across Thank you!</p> <p>Denise: Aha, another good reason to get a white oxford -- I keep hunting for one that fits and hopefully will find it!</p> <p>Caro: Thanks, and yes I am on the mend! Just in time for New Years :)</p> <p>Debra: Can't wait to try them with the Okalas (which should be here on Monday).</p> <p>Carambola: Heh, you gave me a good chuckle there :)</p> <p>Annagybe: Thanks!</p> <p>Shirley: More great ideas -- I am particularly intrigued by wearing a leather vest over it.</p> <p>Echo: Good point about the bumps. I hadn't thought of that!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-is-this-my-llbd#post-1123918 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 04:13:51 +0000 Echo 1123918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE this dress on you. I went back looking for the pulling issue and I don't see it. Leather is supposed to fit well/snug, and this piece fits perfectly. And I don't see gaping at the arm holes, either; they are just cut more square instead of high and rounded. Definitely not a deal-breaker. I'm not terribly fond of layering under it (though a long sleeved lace tee might work), but that's just my own bias. If I were to try to tone it down a bit, I'd layer over instead of under (and if a shirt has pockets or bumps, the leather can take on that shape and the bumps can be hard to get to go away). I vote keep! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-is-this-my-llbd#post-1123889 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 03:21:54 +0000 Shirley 1123889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It fits you very well.&nbsp; I can think of a lot of ways wearing it: by itself, with casual jackets, classic jackets, pull-over, leather vest, cashmere wrap...&nbsp; You should&nbsp;definitely keep it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-is-this-my-llbd#post-1123879 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 03:16:12 +0000 annagybe 1123879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-is-this-my-llbd#post-1123877 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 03:11:02 +0000 carambola 1123877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My first impression was WOW, that looks fantastic! Both alone and with the shirt layered under. Then I saw some of the other comments about pulling at the bust, so I went back and looked again and... I don't see it.&nbsp;Still think it looks amazing on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-is-this-my-llbd#post-1123747 Sat, 28 Dec 2013 23:25:05 +0000 Debra 1123747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow........ This will look fabulous with the okalas and I love the day look with the shirt and flats. How versatile is this little dress :)<br /> I think a keeper for sure </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-is-this-my-llbd#post-1123723 Sat, 28 Dec 2013 22:34:27 +0000 Caro in Oz 1123723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it too. Hope you are feeling better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-is-this-my-llbd#post-1123704 Sat, 28 Dec 2013 21:52:15 +0000 CocoLion 1123704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>O.M.G.!!!!! &nbsp;I am totally in love with this on you. &nbsp;You could also try it with a white button up/down shirt. &nbsp;<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://blog.shopbop.com/resort-2014-trend-report-how-to-wear-an-oxford">http://blog.shopbop.com/resort.....-an-oxford</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-is-this-my-llbd#post-1123697 Sat, 28 Dec 2013 21:43:57 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1123697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this dress fits you beautifully, and you look gorgeous! &nbsp; A dress like this is supposed to be fitted, not baggy, in my opinion. &nbsp; It does take a certain bold attitude, and I think you've got that &nbsp; I vote yay </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-is-this-my-llbd#post-1123589 Sat, 28 Dec 2013 18:43:27 +0000 Liz A. 1123589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That dress is on fire! I don't see a fit issue. I think it might just be bunched a little at the shoulder. Would pulling it down a smidge close the gap? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-is-this-my-llbd#post-1123541 Sat, 28 Dec 2013 17:12:59 +0000 rae 1123541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it, too! I'm with Janet; I don't see any fit issues. I think it's especially flattering from the side, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-is-this-my-llbd#post-1123538 Sat, 28 Dec 2013 17:00:15 +0000 Susie 1123538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the fit looks good. I like it a lot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-is-this-my-llbd#post-1123532 Sat, 28 Dec 2013 16:48:16 +0000 deb 1123532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it best as a jumper. It hides the gaping. Have you tried a black lace tee under it?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-is-this-my-llbd#post-1123525 Sat, 28 Dec 2013 16:33:41 +0000 kellygirl 1123525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, SO fab. It looks amazing on you, Cathy. I see the bit of gaping at the armhole from the side but it's not a deal breaker for me. I would imagine when you are moving around normally it would not even be noticeable. Love it layered with the shirt underneath too! Keep! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-is-this-my-llbd#post-1123522 Sat, 28 Dec 2013 16:25:37 +0000 Gigi 1123522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the dress overall, but I would nix it because of the gaping at the armhole. Leather dresses aren't cheap, so I would want one that fits perfectly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-is-this-my-llbd#post-1123517 Sat, 28 Dec 2013 16:16:08 +0000 lyn* 1123517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No stomach attention problems here! I love stretchy backs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-is-this-my-llbd#post-1123473 Sat, 28 Dec 2013 14:50:45 +0000 Anonymous 1123473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like it too and agree with what Suz said. You can also wear a denim jacket or vest or cardigan over it to make it more casual. You could even wear a sweater over it for a leather skirt look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-is-this-my-llbd#post-1123453 Sat, 28 Dec 2013 14:22:23 +0000 Suz 1123453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like it, Cathy! I love the way the leather makes the fit and flare silhouette a bit more edgy, while the fit and flare silhouette makes it seem less va-va-voom bombshell THIS IS A SEXY DRESS.&nbsp;&nbsp;It's a dress with a sense of humour. I did wonder about the bust fit, but with the stretchy back (genius!) if it feels fine (and clearly you can layer) it will probably be okay. I guess it depends on your comfort level with attention to that area. It will look great with the Okalas.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-is-this-my-llbd#post-1123442 Sat, 28 Dec 2013 13:47:29 +0000 Janet 1123442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it! (surprise, surprise) I think the leather edges up the fit-and-flare silhouette really nicely. The length is great, too. </p> <p>Honestly, I'm not really seeing a big fit issue in the bust. Leather always looks more fitted in photos than IRL. How does it feel? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-is-this-my-llbd#post-1123429 Sat, 28 Dec 2013 13:13:13 +0000 Emily 1123429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the way you've styled it, sunnies and all,&nbsp;but I have to&nbsp;give this a nay for fit. &nbsp;The shine of the&nbsp;leather exacerbates the issue a bit, but it does look like there is some pulling around the bodice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-is-this-my-llbd#post-1123392 Sat, 28 Dec 2013 08:07:05 +0000 MsLuna 1123392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL cciele, I'm with you on chest attention (haha!)... It seems to fit well on the stomach area, so no problem there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-is-this-my-llbd#post-1123390 Sat, 28 Dec 2013 08:05:32 +0000 cciele 1123390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>lyn and KatieKat: Good question about the chest fit! I think if I went larger, it would be problematic in the upper chest area; in the side view you can see how there's a little fold/wrinkle. It's not tight feeling at all; since the back is stretchy lycra-type material, there's quite a bit of give. I wonder if the leather parts will stretch out, hmm... Also, unfortunately I don't think there are any sizes left of the dress, although I can keep stalking.</p> <p>And lyn, I don't mind attention on my chest, really. My stomach, on the other hand...! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-is-this-my-llbd#post-1123386 Sat, 28 Dec 2013 08:01:05 +0000 MsLuna 1123386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like this dress on you, though I have similar concerns as lyn*. It seems like the dress is pulling at the bust. Is it comfortable? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-is-this-my-llbd#post-1123384 Sat, 28 Dec 2013 07:58:16 +0000 lyn* 1123384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooooh; I have been looking at LLBDs too, especially since seeing them look so good on other people.</p> <p>Have you tried sizing up in this dress? It looks a bit tight maybe across the chest (does it pull under the arms)?&nbsp;</p> <p>I have not bitten on this type of dress because I think that there is a lot of attention drawn to the chest because of the light reflection - does this bother you?</p> <p>PS: Get better soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-is-this-my-llbd#post-1123380 Sat, 28 Dec 2013 07:54:58 +0000 cciele 1123380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That would be "Little (Leather) Black Dress"!</p> <p>So 'tis the party season and I need to replace my LBD equivalents, due to some weight gain (sigh). Anyhow, I love the black leather dress that Lauren has, so when I saw it on sale I decided to check it out, even though I don't usually wear fit-and-flare style dresses.</p> <p>Even on sale, this is a bit spendy for me, so I'd like to tap into&nbsp;YLF wisdom. How is the fit? Can it be dressed down? Do you think this style has some longevity?</p> <p>The first three shots are with extremely high heels I can't really wear; I'm thinking Okalas would be more manageable if I decide to keep the dress.&nbsp;;) The last one is an attempt at casual-fying the dress.</p> <p>Thanks for your help, and happy holidays to all!&nbsp; </p> <p>P.S. I am getting over a cold and looking pretty run down, thus the sunglasses.</p>