https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-j-crew-dress-recommended-by-suz Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:17:45 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-j-crew-dress-recommended-by-suz#post-1280280 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 16:12:05 +0000 pil 1280280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great dress, Karie, I'm just now seeing this. You're brave to undertake fitting alterations and with a lining, no less. I'm ok with shortening a hem or sleeves, but that's about it! How nice to have Suz as one of your personal shoppers </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-j-crew-dress-recommended-by-suz#post-1272660 Sun, 08 Jun 2014 09:56:34 +0000 Neel 1272660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this dress on you Karie (read the other thread and didn't quite have anything to add). And I think the cashmere cardi is a brilliant idea. Such luscious colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-j-crew-dress-recommended-by-suz#post-1272654 Sun, 08 Jun 2014 09:10:17 +0000 Deborah 1272654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks really lovely Karie.&nbsp; Glad you found your dress:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-j-crew-dress-recommended-by-suz#post-1272637 Sun, 08 Jun 2014 06:43:34 +0000 Suja 1272637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this dress! &nbsp;Definitely a keep vote from me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-j-crew-dress-recommended-by-suz#post-1272614 Sun, 08 Jun 2014 04:43:54 +0000 Jeanie 1272614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, you are a quick dress changer :)&nbsp; This dress look gorgeous on you. &nbsp;Suz really steered you well. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-j-crew-dress-recommended-by-suz#post-1272600 Sun, 08 Jun 2014 04:12:56 +0000 Gaylene 1272600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you think the Boden cashmere cardis might be a bit warm for summer, I'd also suggest looking at the J Crew featherweight cashmere cardis. Mine is a real workhorse in the summer when worn over a sleeveless dress because it provides coverage without too much warmth. Lots of colors, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-j-crew-dress-recommended-by-suz#post-1272580 Sun, 08 Jun 2014 03:41:28 +0000 Karie 1272580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vicki, those Boden cashmere cardis are super fab! So many delicious colors, aqua, green, pink and a million more&nbsp;-&nbsp;what's a cardi loving gal to do? I think they would be a nice topper for the clambake in the evening. I might have to try one. Hopefully they're not itchy.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-j-crew-dress-recommended-by-suz#post-1272521 Sun, 08 Jun 2014 01:59:55 +0000 Jaime 1272521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Huh? You look awful in dresses? Not this one! Keep! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-j-crew-dress-recommended-by-suz#post-1272496 Sun, 08 Jun 2014 00:56:58 +0000 Karie 1272496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone! I absolutely adore this dress - the alterations will be a pain because of the lining, but are alterations I've done before, so it's all goodie :)&nbsp;The fabrication is a linen blend and does not seem to wrinkle easily.</p> <p>&nbsp;Mia, they had a skirt in the same floral fabric as the other dress - it did seem a bit stiff. I might not mind that if it makes the flared skirt stand out a bit (like how a crinoline would). I am not opposed to keeping both dresses and wearing one to the rehearsal dinner (DH is the best man) and one to the wedding.</p> <p>Claire, this dress has a pretty waistband (the bottom part is straight while the top curves in the center) and the skirt flares out slightly with&nbsp;a single front&nbsp;pleat - it's still tacked closed in the photo.</p> <p>Firecracker, I like the idea of adding another color for the topper. Firecracker and Suz, some people are adding a topper and changing shoes for the clambake, and some are changing completely. I like the idea of topper &amp; shoe change best. I was thinking of wearing my Bella Vita Wow pumps (they should fit my surgery foot by then) and changing into the peep toe wedges&nbsp;you see in the photo.</p> <p>Vicki, I am heading over to the Boden website to check out that cashmere topper. Thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-j-crew-dress-recommended-by-suz#post-1272486 Sun, 08 Jun 2014 00:37:34 +0000 columbine(erin) 1272486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this on you about a million times more than the dress in the other thread. This looks great for you in color and shape. Love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-j-crew-dress-recommended-by-suz#post-1272472 Sun, 08 Jun 2014 00:14:25 +0000 Ginkgo 1272472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this on you!&nbsp; Keep. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-j-crew-dress-recommended-by-suz#post-1272468 Sun, 08 Jun 2014 00:08:06 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1272468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic dress for you and for the occasion. I like the combination of the crisp look with the more casual fabrication. I could even see a short cardi in a solid color over this dress: coral, red, blue. . . Maybe you could just change toppers between the wedding and clambake? </p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-j-crew-dress-recommended-by-suz#post-1272457 Sat, 07 Jun 2014 23:46:31 +0000 Angie 1272457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it too, Karie. Good job, Suz. Killer after a little alteration. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-j-crew-dress-recommended-by-suz#post-1272449 Sat, 07 Jun 2014 23:33:26 +0000 Vicki 1272449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a lovely classic and your combination of J. Crew and stripes here makes it. &nbsp;With a little alteration to the top, you're set. &nbsp;I noticed a cute cropped cashmere cardigan&nbsp;on Boden, but it sounds like you're set with a topper. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-j-crew-dress-recommended-by-suz#post-1272442 Sat, 07 Jun 2014 23:21:15 +0000 Beth Ann 1272442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This one is fresh and chic -- feminine, but not at all frou frou.&nbsp; It's also flattering on you, even if the top is a bit large.</p> <p>You may not have a closet full of dresses like Lyn, but most of us could enjoy a few well chosen frocks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-j-crew-dress-recommended-by-suz#post-1272440 Sat, 07 Jun 2014 23:16:50 +0000 Mia 1272440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I brought home this same dress but in the end took it back. I would have needed to have the top taken in as well and the question of a topper was vexing. I might have kept it if I had an outdoor event to attend as I loved the style, quality and comfort of it. Looks great on you and if you feel fab I think it would be perfect. </p> <p>I saw the floral IRL and the fabric was very thick which I found strange for the style. I say stripes rule. Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-j-crew-dress-recommended-by-suz#post-1272439 Sat, 07 Jun 2014 23:13:39 +0000 Anonymous 1272439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, this is a keeper. I love the low contrast stripes on you. Is it a shift style? I love the easy way it fits. Perfect! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-j-crew-dress-recommended-by-suz#post-1272412 Sat, 07 Jun 2014 22:27:36 +0000 Suz 1272412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good luck, Karie! &nbsp;</p> <p>I definitely see that a change of clothes might be a good idea for the clam bake! Can you find out what others are doing?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-j-crew-dress-recommended-by-suz#post-1272330 Sat, 07 Jun 2014 19:38:02 +0000 Karie 1272330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Humm...a topper...I have an off white shrug and a gray blazer&nbsp;that might work but I'll have to try them on to see. The reception is a clambake - both wedding and reception are outdoors casual attire was requested - and I was thinking I might just bring a change of clothes for the clambake.&nbsp;</p> <p>Like BCBG, J. Crew usually "gets" me. I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of the floral dress - I have a feeling it will also be big in the top as the reviews said it runs a little large - but I'm keeping my fingers (toes too!) crossed.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-j-crew-dress-recommended-by-suz#post-1272326 Sat, 07 Jun 2014 19:29:04 +0000 Peri 1272326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Karie, that's fantastic! Yay, Suz. As hard as it is to find a good dress, keep for sure. Can't wait to see the colorful one too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-j-crew-dress-recommended-by-suz#post-1272320 Sat, 07 Jun 2014 19:18:33 +0000 Suz 1272320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh! This one is much better! The stripes are better for you, too, than the floral. They're soft but strong. I love the colours.&nbsp;</p> <p>If the alteration is easy and you like it, I say keep. It looks really pretty and does seem like the kind of dress you need for this occasion. I understand your desire for something other than a sheath in this case -- it's hard to find a sheath that reads "day party dress" as opposed to evening dress or work dress.&nbsp;</p> <p>So glad my web sleuthing may have made a difference! Even if you don't keep, at least you have a fall back now!&nbsp;</p> <p>Question -- what about a topper? Would you need one?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-j-crew-dress-recommended-by-suz#post-1272317 Sat, 07 Jun 2014 19:12:23 +0000 Day Vies 1272317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the colors, the print and the style. I think it's worth altering the top to get a better fit. You're starting with J.Crew quality -- definitely worth the investment if you feel strongly positive about this dress (if you are on the fence about the design elements of this dress send it back-- you'll never love it). A statement necklace in almost any bold or pastel color would be simply stunning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-j-crew-dress-recommended-by-suz#post-1272314 Sat, 07 Jun 2014 19:03:43 +0000 catgirl 1272314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a yes for me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-j-crew-dress-recommended-by-suz#post-1272305 Sat, 07 Jun 2014 18:55:50 +0000 Karie 1272305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is one of the J. Crew dresses Suz recommended in this post&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-going-back-because-i-look-awful-in-dresses">It's going back, because I look awful in dresses</a>&nbsp;(sorry I don't know how to change the name of posts to something like "here" - any help on that would be appreciated). I have loved this dress since I saw it in their catalogue, and when Suz recommended it I decided to give it a go.</p> <p>The top needs to be taken in a little, and I can do that alteration myself.&nbsp;The front center pleat is still tacked down, so it will be wider at the hem.&nbsp;</p> <p>Honest opinions please, so that I am not blinded by my love of stripes and my love of J. Crew! With slight alterations to the top, is it a keeper? It doesn't pinch under the arms, I was trying to hold it back in the photo.</p> <p>I also have the&nbsp;floral dress from J. Crew on order - they didn't have it in the store </p>