https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt-summer-dresses Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 10 May 2026 12:06:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt-summer-dresses/page/2#post-908423 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:17:00 +0000 Ingunn 908423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think #2 could work at the beach, so I'm considering that. Might be worth&nbsp;waiting until after the summer with tossing it.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt-summer-dresses#post-908420 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:13:32 +0000 qfbrenda 908420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It sounds like the decision is made, but for what it's worth I would toss #1 and keep #2.&nbsp; A flowy dress with sandals can be really nice for summer.&nbsp; And as someone else said, #2 could work very well as a beach coverup.&nbsp; <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt-summer-dresses#post-908417 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:10:45 +0000 Thistle 908417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So, I am going to write this and then go back and look at the other posts so I am not biased.<br /><br />I love #1 one you style wise. Not certain the color is very flattering, though.&nbsp; When I first looked at the picture, I thought it was so pretty and feminine, but a bit dull colorwise.&nbsp;Maybe it would be worth attempting to dye, or spice up with some colorful accessories.<br /><br />I am not feeling #2. The shape is not my favorite on you, and I am not loving the pattern. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt-summer-dresses#post-908409 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:06:23 +0000 annaj 908409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'd come back to this post to try and convince you to keep them (or at least one) but I am glad I don't need to! The 2nd one was workable I think, but I agree that the 1st was just to young - I've just thrown out all of my peasant style dresses and tops too. Love them, but they are no longer me! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt-summer-dresses#post-908395 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:41:33 +0000 Ingunn 908395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You are right, I'm tossing these. I love how you all make the rejection of the dresses&nbsp;sound like a compliment https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt-summer-dresses#post-908392 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:38:14 +0000 Anonymous 908392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Suz articulated my thoughts on these dresses.&nbsp; If you have any boho leanings, keep #2.&nbsp; If you keep #1, I vote for altering the puffy&nbsp;sleeves to sleeveless or making it a skirt.&nbsp;The fabric pattern of #2 goes so well with your hair. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt-summer-dresses#post-908354 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:00:52 +0000 Anonymous 908354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You are too sophisticated for these, Ingunn. &nbsp;I vote toss both. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt-summer-dresses#post-908345 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:52:02 +0000 hedgiehog 908345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I didn't get to chime in earlier but here's my input FWIW<br /><br />The dresses both look fine on you.....whether they fit with your style is another question. #1 to my eye, seems a bit juvenile and not consistent with your style. #2, again, looks good on you, but is not consistent with what I've seen your wear via your posts. It looks more like a holiday dress to me. KWIM? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt-summer-dresses#post-908281 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:48:57 +0000 Ingunn 908281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ #1 is in the donation bag I'm thinking #2 will end there, too.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt-summer-dresses#post-908265 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:39:05 +0000 sarah 908265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Toss 1 for sure - it's too young and sweet for you. 2 might work with cropped leggings or over skinny jeans. Try that before you decide to toss. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt-summer-dresses#post-908254 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:35:02 +0000 Transcona Shannon 908254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm with Suz on these dresses Ingunn - #1 needs to be passed along. Nowhere near enough FAB for you. The second one is ok and could work for lounging around on a hot day, but if you don't love it, let it go.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt-summer-dresses#post-908250 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:32:24 +0000 Deborah 908250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ingunn, you don't love them so I so let both go. I don't think either reflect your current style at all. You are too good for them:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt-summer-dresses#post-908218 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:41:25 +0000 Sona 908218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I would toss both. your fab style deserves better! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt-summer-dresses#post-908206 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:26:23 +0000 Ingunn 908206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ceit, we double posted Agreed, the final decision is taking shape in my head by now.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt-summer-dresses#post-908204 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:25:05 +0000 Ingunn 908204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks Suz, for being so clear. It really helps! I agree with you 100%.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt-summer-dresses#post-908203 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:24:55 +0000 Anonymous 908203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think both can go - or keep the second one as a coverup. Length wise they are fine, but they just don't seem to fit your current style. <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt-summer-dresses#post-908198 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:22:20 +0000 Suz 908198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love these threads for what they reveal about the personal style of the respondents&nbsp;&nbsp;as much as for their benefit to the original poster! I think if each of us went back and read our responses to these threads, we'd begin to see a distinct style persona of our own emerging, just as with Angie's "Team X or Team Y" threads.&nbsp;<br /><br />So...with that in mind (and my biases out there for the whole world to see):&nbsp;<br /><br />I <b>SO</b> do not care for #1 for you. Length is fine, but I find the style rather young and a bit dated. You look pretty in it, but you look pretty in everything. It's just too fussy.&nbsp;<br /><br />#2 has maybe more possibilities as a dress for a very hot day (if you get those) but it reminds me a bit of the silk tunic that you passed along. There's a boho feel to it. This is terrific, if you enjoy it, but it isn't consistent with most of your other looks.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt-summer-dresses#post-908197 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:19:38 +0000 Ingunn 908197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Jayne, that might definitely have something to do with it. I'm very conscious of my legs in the first dress, maybe both. The second is more boho than I feel, and it is also very brown. Brown has been off my radar for some time.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt-summer-dresses#post-908195 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:18:03 +0000 Jules 908195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My honest gut reaction is not fab enough for you. I agree the first one is a bit girly and the second one looks like more of a beach cover up (maybe could work as part of casual outfit with cropped leggings). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt-summer-dresses#post-908192 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:14:15 +0000 Janet 908192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ingunn, the puffy sleeve has been almost completely banished from my closet, but not without a lot of hemming and hawing, so I totally understand! Those sleeves were everywhere a couple of years ago.</p> <p>I also debated cutting a couple of dresses with those sleeves down into skirts but just decided it wasn't worth the effort and passed them along. I had other pieces I liked better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt-summer-dresses#post-908189 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:10:22 +0000 Ingunn 908189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Krish, thank you! I guess I could have it altered. My main objection against #1 is the color and the puffy sleeves. I like the skirt. Maybe it could be made into two pieces and worn separately? That's a very interesting idea!<br /><br />missvee and carolbee, thanks for chiming in. Yes, I could find use for them as beach cover ups and such. It is definitely an option, particularly for #2.<br /><br />Janet, I guess this is why I'm posting. I don't feel fab in them, that's it. I just&nbsp;like them enough to keep, but not to wear.&nbsp;<br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt-summer-dresses#post-908188 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:04:53 +0000 jayne 908188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think you have probably outgrown the style in terms of age (I think the first one is&nbsp;a bit um juevenile in style) and just taste. &nbsp;You do have other dresses like these but have paired them with more classic pieces. &nbsp;The second one is fine in length for you. &nbsp;<br /><br />Where do you want to go in your summer style?&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt-summer-dresses#post-908186 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:03:28 +0000 Janet 908186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I may be biased, but I got rid of two very similar dresses at the end of last summer. I wasn't wearing them anymore because I didn't feel fab. The dresses looked fine, but they didn't feel like my style anymore. I had other styles I ended up reaching for instead. </p> <p>I think they look fine on you -- the length doesn't bother me -- but I would pass along #1, I think. #2 looks like it would be very comfy for a hot summer day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt-summer-dresses#post-908183 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:55:45 +0000 carolbee 908183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am probably not going to be of&nbsp;much help as I can't articulate why I am saying this, but my thought is to toss both of them, you usually look much fabber than this. &nbsp;But of course feel free to ignore me if the more experienced fabbers have great styling ideas. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt-summer-dresses#post-908182 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:53:52 +0000 missvee 908182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your style seems to be much more classic and sophisticated. Could you make use of these for casual barbecues, or as swimsuit cover ups? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt-summer-dresses#post-908180 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:48:22 +0000 krishnidoux 908180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I would say: 1: Keep; 2: Toss.<br /><br />But I agree with above comment about it being you or not: if you don't feel like you in it, then better toss it and get something else altogether.<br /><br />Personally, I find 1 so pretty and flattering on you, both in cut and colour. I see lots of outfit potential and layering potential, even wearing it as a top only under a skirt. But in the end it's up to you. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt-summer-dresses#post-908177 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:28:41 +0000 Ingunn 908177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Interesting! Not much unconditional love so far. What do you think of the length? Is it too short for me?&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt-summer-dresses#post-908172 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:33:51 +0000 Anonymous 908172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hmm, when I saw them I was quite surprised as they don't look quite *you* I feel they have a hint of romanticism about them and I don't usually see that in your other wiw's. I'm not sure about styling them as it's not a style i really wear either so not a clue I'm afraid. Not sure if they are worthy of keeping. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt-summer-dresses#post-908171 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:31:27 +0000 Molly L-R 908171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ From the outfits of yours I've seen, I'd say #1 is more likely to fit with your style than #2.&nbsp; The lines of #1 are quite simple, whereas the overall shape of #2 is a bit "floofy".&nbsp; I'm not wild about the colour of #1, but you could add interest with coloured accessories (necklace, bag, shoes), perhaps in turquoise or red.<br /><br />hope this helps! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kt-summer-dresses#post-908170 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:31:11 +0000 ramya 908170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Dress 1 is so not you.. Ingunn.. But I have not liked this pattern much either.<br />Dress 2 looks more like beach vacation dress to me. I like it but no help styling it...