https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-topshop-silk-shirtdress Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:05:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-topshop-silk-shirtdress#post-1286978 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 22:32:45 +0000 unfrumped 1286978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the bagginess isn't really great, but I get that it looks modern now to many eyes. The hem is wrong, though. I think hiking up just at the knees looks off, like&nbsp;we got our&nbsp;skirt caught in our undies, &nbsp;compared say to shirttail&nbsp; hem that dips in front and back and is higher on sides, or high-low front and back, and then would want front lower. Yes, that may be my conservative eye rather than appreciating this style--so be it.</p> <p>I don't give this dress a "10" for you, but only you know what is going in your style direction. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-topshop-silk-shirtdress#post-1286913 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 20:30:22 +0000 Isis 1286913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Jules.&nbsp; Heels and I don't get along.&nbsp; The gold sandals (which are a wedge) are as high as I go.&nbsp; </p> <p>I've decided to look at the hem to see if it can be lowered.&nbsp; It isn't the shapeless that bothers me; it's the way it creeps up my to several inches above my knee that bugs me.&nbsp; </p> <p>Otherwise I'll return and keep my eye out for another shirtdress.&nbsp; This was a fun experiment.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-topshop-silk-shirtdress#post-1286909 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 20:25:09 +0000 Jules 1286909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you wear higher heels? I think they could make a difference here.</p> <p>As someone&nbsp;who can't wear much in the way of heels I'm used to "JFE" for myself in a lot of instances but then can't go there in others. But it sounds like you feel pretty good in the dress and are leaning towards keeping and you have lots of support on that - so I think it comes down to how you feel in the dress, heels or no </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-topshop-silk-shirtdress#post-1286905 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 20:23:49 +0000 Isis 1286905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey Sarah,&nbsp; I'm going to take a look at the hem when I get home.....</p> <p>I LOVE these gold sandals.&nbsp; These are super comfy for my relatively high volume feet, very cushy cork soles.&nbsp; They look much higher than they are; I have no tolerance for heels at all. </p> <p>I got them at a DSW store and I'll put them in FINDS. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-topshop-silk-shirtdress#post-1286885 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 19:59:24 +0000 sarah 1286885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isis, I definitely want it to be longer in the front. Darn. Is there any hem to let out? I like the rest of it on you quite a bit, just not the length.</p> <p>What are those gold sandals, btw? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-topshop-silk-shirtdress#post-1286843 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 18:48:16 +0000 Isis 1286843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rats!&nbsp; Sold out!&nbsp; No trying the size up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-topshop-silk-shirtdress#post-1286831 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 18:36:12 +0000 Angie 1286831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There you go. I look forward to the next installment, Isis. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-topshop-silk-shirtdress#post-1286830 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 18:35:13 +0000 Isis 1286830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz and Angie: &nbsp;Sizing up! &nbsp;Brilliant! &nbsp;It really can't get any baggier, and I do want the extra length. &nbsp;</p> <p>Janet: &nbsp;I think you should give this kind of dress a bash. &nbsp;Or something with volume. &nbsp;I really think in movement, it's not as blocky as the pictures capture. &nbsp;It is also true, though, that it does not make me look willowy like a model. &nbsp;But then nothing does, it's not my body type. &nbsp;I love the way this looseness feels and will try another dress if I don't get this one to work. &nbsp;</p> <p>As for my husband, we can agree to disagree. &nbsp;It's interesting to think about what my audience is.....I think it is just me. &nbsp;And the YLF forum of course! &nbsp;I probably would not wear this work, which is a relatively conservative audience. &nbsp;Conservative yet casual. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-topshop-silk-shirtdress#post-1286822 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 18:27:19 +0000 Glory 1286822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look fabulous. It will come down to whether you feel fabulous in it. I find it can be hard to wear fashion forward items in certain groups or even geographies and maintain one's comfort.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-topshop-silk-shirtdress#post-1286815 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 18:20:35 +0000 Angie 1286815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to suggest sizing up too (high five, Suz) - if by the end of this, you feel like giving the style a bash.&nbsp;</p> <p>I really like what Janet said. It's a question of whether this version of JFE will work for you and your audience. It was able to tick all my own&nbsp;boxes.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-topshop-silk-shirtdress#post-1286807 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 18:12:25 +0000 Janet 1286807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isis, I am constantly attracted to items like this too, but I struggle with them and always end up passing. </p> <p>Every time i try on something like this, I can't get past the feeling that it makes me look "big," and I suppose I'm attached enough to the idea of flattery that I can never get past it on myself, even though I want to look "cool." But I want to look "cool" in the way a model looks cool in one of these dresses -- I want to look easy and breezy, and for it to be obvious that all that volume is dress, not my body. Alas, with my bustline, these things tend to look tentlike and matronly, not willowy and model-y. </p> <p>So I'm torn. I definitely see the cool potential if you feel psychologically comfortable in it and can own the look. I'd like to see it with the neckline a little open, or maybe with a pendant to give a little bit of vertical emphasis to break the expanse above the bustline (I'm always aware of this on myself on high-necked, loose tops). And I would like it just a little bit longer too. </p> <p>It will never be the most flattering look in the world for those of us who do not have straight body types, but the question is whether it's JFE for your comfort level. How do you feel in it? And how does your husband's opinion weigh in your comfort level? My husband has a really good eye, so when he is not a fan of something, it usually sours the look in my eye, unless I really, really love it. </p> <p>Just some thoughts... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-topshop-silk-shirtdress#post-1286804 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 18:09:47 +0000 Suz 1286804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I <b>LOVE</b> this dress. I <b>WANT</b> this dress.&nbsp;</p> <p>We have Topshop in Canada but for some reason they are not carrying this, at least not yet. To my great irritation.&nbsp;</p> <p>I cannot be objective, I adore it so much. I will say that the colour is gorgeous on you.&nbsp;</p> <p>If you are concerned about the length and/ or placement of the drape, how about sizing up? It will still hang beautifully.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-topshop-silk-shirtdress#post-1286775 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 17:43:37 +0000 Elizabeth P 1286775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not crazy about the way it hangs on you... it seems to really emphasize your (cough) chest, as all the draping starts there.&nbsp; This doesn't happen on the model pic.&nbsp; If that's what you want... then great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-topshop-silk-shirtdress#post-1286769 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 17:39:06 +0000 Isis 1286769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brilliant perspective Rachylou.&nbsp; Cool <i>does</i> mean being a little wierd.&nbsp; Especially if you are wearing something totally different, and I have never seen this kind of dress on anyone in person.</p> <p>Angie, do you think it is too short?&nbsp; I do wish the front came evenly to the top of my knee.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-topshop-silk-shirtdress#post-1286765 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 17:37:07 +0000 Angie 1286765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hubs is right. It's a HUGE silk shirt and nothing more than that. Greg loves this dress on me actually - which doesn't surprise me either. To add waist definition would ruin the lines.&nbsp;</p> <p>You aren't that much taller than me Isis - I'm 5ft 6. I have narrow shoulders though, so perhaps that gives me more length on the dress. I do struggle to fill things out.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-topshop-silk-shirtdress#post-1286762 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 17:35:08 +0000 rachylou 1286762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am for this dress. I think you look cool. The one think I'm unsure about, tho, is if you are happy being cool... 'cuz that does mean being a little weird. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-topshop-silk-shirtdress#post-1286752 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 17:29:09 +0000 Isis 1286752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anna, thanks.&nbsp; This <i>does </i>seem like a fashion-forward choice.&nbsp; Just not sure of the way it hangs on me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-topshop-silk-shirtdress#post-1286750 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 17:28:05 +0000 Isis 1286750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ceit, this would probably be a great dress for you!</p> <p>Ceit and Peri, you share my husband's opinion.&nbsp; In fact he <i></i>is of the opinion that this would make a great night shirt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-topshop-silk-shirtdress#post-1286747 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 17:26:56 +0000 annagybe 1286747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it, a lot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-topshop-silk-shirtdress#post-1286744 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 17:25:41 +0000 Isis 1286744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I am 5' 6.5".&nbsp; &nbsp; I wonder if my chest is pulling up the front.&nbsp; I'm not that big-boobed&nbsp; but I have a broad back, if that makes sense.</p> <p>The fabric <i>is </i>really nice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-topshop-silk-shirtdress#post-1286741 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 17:23:58 +0000 Peri 1286741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't love the look, I'm sorry. The dark color, high neck and shapelessness all made my first reaction be "hairdressers smock". I didn't even notice your wet hair, but maybe I did subconsciously and that made me think that!</p> <p>I will be curious what others think because I have often noticed I miss something that makes others like a look quite a lot. So don't trust me too much! If you've read my posts you know I'm in a bit of a fashion funk! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-topshop-silk-shirtdress#post-1286738 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 17:21:40 +0000 Angie 1286738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have this dress and LOVE it. It's stunningly made and drapes like a dream. Plus the colour is divine.&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't think it needs any more structure. It does seem to be a tiny bit longer in front&nbsp;on me though - how tall are you, Isis?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-topshop-silk-shirtdress#post-1286730 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 17:09:33 +0000 Suja 1286730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The fabric looks great but I think it needs more structure, perhaps a little neckline showing or very light waist definition.&nbsp; That is my personal opinion, I'm curious what others think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-topshop-silk-shirtdress#post-1286728 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 17:07:26 +0000 Anonymous 1286728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I quite like this! It is voluminous, but the silk and drape means it isn't overwhelming. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-topshop-silk-shirtdress#post-1286725 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 17:04:39 +0000 Isis 1286725@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a dress from Angie's blog post about casual dresses with white sneakers.&nbsp; It's a lovely material (light silk) and a rich deep blue.</p> <p>Here it is on me (excuse the wet hair and the manic expression).&nbsp; I'd wear it with these black Mephisto's or the gold sandals.&nbsp; Only a watch as an accessory.</p> <p>I'm ambivalent, and would love feedback on whether to keep.&nbsp; This is quite a different silhouette for me.&nbsp; It reminds me of sack dresses from the 1950's, but I'm uncertain about the way the dress hangs......it's not quite high-low but also not straight all the way around.&nbsp; Perhaps made for a straighter body?</p> <p>What do you think?&nbsp; Keep or return?&nbsp; Critical comments most welcome; don't be shy! </p>