https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-presley-skye-silk-print-dress Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 13 May 2026 09:59:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-presley-skye-silk-print-dress#post-508357 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:15:04 +0000 modgrl 508357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, lots of mixed responses! I think I'm going to hold on to this dress for now but keep it for regular summer wear, not these presentations. I'll be meeting with a large and varied audience. I can't risk even one of these audience members thinking that this is a summer vacation dress and that I'm not taking my responsibility seriously. I need to harness all of my power and charisma, all the while being friendly and approachable, and do it in 100 degree heat! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-presley-skye-silk-print-dress#post-508204 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:04:54 +0000 LoP 508204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the dress on you. It is gorgeous and lady-like. However, no lining on a silk dress always makes me think twice or even mostly not consider a dress. Adding a slip in the summer hear is generally more restrictive then wearing a dress with a lining. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-presley-skye-silk-print-dress#post-508167 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:27:02 +0000 CocoLion 508167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I think this is a faaabulous dress and I absolutely love it with the obi belt. I don't think it's too feminine to be inappropriate for work. It has a softness which is approachable yet it is smart and stylish and I think a woman with style commands respect.</p> <p>ETA: you would have to wear a slip with this one for work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-presley-skye-silk-print-dress#post-508163 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:24:16 +0000 Refugee 508163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute dress, but I don't think it is 'THE summer work dress of 2012' </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-presley-skye-silk-print-dress#post-508159 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:16:31 +0000 catgirl 508159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a pretty dress but it somehow says "I'm on vacation" to me more than "I can serve several purposes." Also I'm not sure I love the fit around your top half as much after seeing your other dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-presley-skye-silk-print-dress#post-508126 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:38:08 +0000 Transcona Shannon 508126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a beautiful dress Rita and you'd look lovely no matter what but I don't think this dress does your gorgeous figure justice. Just my two cents worth. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-presley-skye-silk-print-dress#post-508118 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:31:50 +0000 Girl X 508118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another 'it's pretty, but...' It seems more of a breezy vacation type dress than a work dress to me - especially when compared to the last year's winner. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-presley-skye-silk-print-dress#post-508106 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:24:36 +0000 sarah 508106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's pretty, BUT, I'm not sold on the fit - it seems to be a bit awkward on you, not as flattering as your other more fitted dress. If it's pricey, I would hold out for something that is a more flattering fit/shape. Sorry to be a bit of a spanner. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-presley-skye-silk-print-dress#post-508101 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:21:45 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 508101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the print on you, the drape of the fabric, the style, the length. I agree it does not look too sweet--the effect to me is sophisticated, arty, feminine. I really like it with the obi, and you can always move the belt loops to where you want them or just remove them. For a more serious-business look, you could try a narrow patent belt, perhaps. One thing I notice in #4 is that the armhole looks pretty big; that is one of my pet peeves with sleeveless dresses. You can adjust your bra straps so that your bra doesn't show, and I don't think this one is too revealing on you; it's just a bigger armhole than I would prefer on myself.<br /> P.S. I'd vote keep. You can wear it for lots of occasions, and it will work for the conference. It's good to have a bird in hand. You might find another conference dress, and then this one would still be a great date dress, since your husband likes it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-presley-skye-silk-print-dress#post-508022 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:19:23 +0000 citygirldc 508022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the print is a bit off but I'd have to see it on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-presley-skye-silk-print-dress#post-508008 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:08:47 +0000 HelenInCanada 508008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks pretty with the obi belt! If hubby likes it, I say hang on to it! It's lovely as a fresh and funky summer dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-presley-skye-silk-print-dress#post-508006 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:06:39 +0000 cobaltblue 508006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that this dress doesn't live up to the expectations created by last summer's great frock! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-presley-skye-silk-print-dress#post-508005 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:06:28 +0000 modgrl 508005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hubby said, "Hey Now!" which makes me want to hold on to it for my summer fun dress capsule, but keep looking for THE work dress.</p> <p>@GP, I know last year's dress was the bomb, that's why it got worn to death!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-presley-skye-silk-print-dress#post-508002 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:01:47 +0000 goldenpig 508002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks OK with the obi, but the arm holes are a little low (is that your bra/cami peeking out?) And the cowl neck stands out a bit too much in #4 too.</p> <p>But holy cow, #6 is drop dead gorgeous on you! I would keep wearing that twice as often instead of getting this new one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-presley-skye-silk-print-dress#post-508001 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:00:50 +0000 Heather 508001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think if it was perfect there would be fewer cons in your column. It is pretty, but I don't think "the 2012 Summer of Rita frock." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-presley-skye-silk-print-dress#post-507992 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 02:56:05 +0000 Stephanie 507992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Jonesy. I don't dislike the dress, but I don't think it particularly suits the purpose you have in mind. Also, I think it's less versatile and less flattering than the dress you found last year, which is a whiz-bang-pow, in my book. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-presley-skye-silk-print-dress#post-507984 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 02:53:28 +0000 modgrl 507984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Jonesy, it is soft silk. I feel pretty. Not powerful like in a structured suit.... maybe this isn't the summer presentation dress after all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-presley-skye-silk-print-dress#post-507980 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 02:51:34 +0000 Jonesy 507980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmmm. From the looks of these pics, I'm not sure it holds a candle to your other dress. It seems sort of beachy-summery rather than professional-summery, you know? Something about the print and the shape, like it might be awkward to put a jacket over it. But, OTOH, the pics are kind of hard to see....I guess I'm ambivalent :). How do you feel in it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-presley-skye-silk-print-dress#post-507977 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 02:49:26 +0000 Queen Mum 507977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it with the obi belt and it doesn't read "sweet" to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-presley-skye-silk-print-dress#post-507962 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 02:43:17 +0000 modgrl 507962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My mission to find a summer work dress has begun. Last year's winner is pictured in #6. It was a great dress and I wore it to death. I need a new one for this summer. I'm looking this far ahead because as a petite, it's hard to find my size and I have to bbq if anything ever becomes available. </p> <p>This is the Presley Skye silk print dress: <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/presley-skye-silk-print-crepe-de-chine-dress/3251942?origin=category" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/pr.....n=category</a></p> <p>Pros:<br /> Real silk<br /> Pretty unique abstract print<br /> Nice length<br /> Funky asymetrical neckline</p> <p>Cons:<br /> Pricey<br /> No lining<br /> No structure<br /> Belt loops a little too low, probably for a taller person</p> <p>1/2 shows the dress with the self belt, not very exciting. the belt is too low and doesn't give me enough waist definition</p> <p>3/4/5 shows the dress with my black leather obi belt. It is a cohesive look, it doesn't scream mismatch to me, covers the too low belt loops, and I think it makes me look like I have a waist.</p> <p>Does this dress say friendly, approachable, confident, voice of authority? Or is it too sweet? If it's too sweet, should I keep it anyway to fill my summer dress capsule? </p>