https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leave-this-behind-in-fl-when-i-move-home Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:34:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leave-this-behind-in-fl-when-i-move-home#post-1172963 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 22:32:03 +0000 Mo 1172963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha! &nbsp;Regarding 50,&nbsp;I have no doubt it'll be fine, but I'm sure I won't want to wear the same dress&nbsp;I bought when I had just turned 40 ;)&nbsp;<br />My BF is 53 and fitter than most 20 somethings. &nbsp;I know it's not a sentence of fragility and frump!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leave-this-behind-in-fl-when-i-move-home#post-1172942 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 22:11:21 +0000 Parsley 1172942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha! Re: what JAileen said, even 60 isn't the end of the world, as it turns out... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leave-this-behind-in-fl-when-i-move-home#post-1172934 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 22:06:34 +0000 Beth Ann 1172934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cut off the sleeves? Great move!</p> <p>I think once it serves you through the summer you'll have other dresses that will take you forward.&nbsp; My great Aunt Lucille said, as we carried her <i></i><i>wringer washer</i> to the curb in <i>1995, "It don't owe me a thing."&nbsp; She died at 96, with the tags still on her new stackable unit, having enjoyed them for about 10 years.&nbsp; Sometimes, when&nbsp;I pass on a possession that has given its all, I say, "It don't owe me a thing," and release it freely.</i></p> <p>P.S.&nbsp; A good loose sheath or sack dress is a good look for you and works well in the heat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leave-this-behind-in-fl-when-i-move-home#post-1172933 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 22:06:28 +0000 viva 1172933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you're questioning it this much, I think you know the answer. (It should go.)</p> <p>PS Re: 50, Jaileen is right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leave-this-behind-in-fl-when-i-move-home#post-1172917 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 21:53:20 +0000 Gigi 1172917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say leave behind if you really don't love it. Or else take it to a tailor (is that possible where you live?) to see if he can do something. If the tailor is out of town, maybe you could send him to your blog so he could see the garment and maybe give you an answer over the phone? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leave-this-behind-in-fl-when-i-move-home#post-1172900 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 21:40:50 +0000 Parsley 1172900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Without the sleeves it could be cute!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leave-this-behind-in-fl-when-i-move-home#post-1172895 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 21:38:25 +0000 shemarie 1172895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had very similar things in my closet and over the last two summers I've purged virtually all of them without regret.&nbsp; I think I bought them because I'd see friends or others in them and think that's what I "should" wear.&nbsp; No more.&nbsp;I feel your pain on hot weather style, but I'm determined this year to work harder to make it "me" and not just cave b/c I'm too sweaty! Good luck with the transformation! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leave-this-behind-in-fl-when-i-move-home#post-1172889 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 21:32:33 +0000 JAileen 1172889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it. It has a 60s mod vibe.</p> <p>ETA: It turns out 50 is not the end of the world. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leave-this-behind-in-fl-when-i-move-home#post-1172823 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 20:36:29 +0000 biscuitsmom 1172823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>:) Good luck with transforming it ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leave-this-behind-in-fl-when-i-move-home#post-1172821 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 20:33:36 +0000 Mo 1172821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I may have already cut off the flutter sleeves . . . &nbsp; ahem &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leave-this-behind-in-fl-when-i-move-home#post-1172819 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 20:32:48 +0000 gryffin 1172819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo - if you don't feel good in it don't keep.&nbsp; But I'd be interested...what happens if you put cropped leggings and a black moto over it?&nbsp; I think you could toughen it up but it's not worth it if you don't love it!!&nbsp; Always something better in the offing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leave-this-behind-in-fl-when-i-move-home#post-1172719 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 18:23:58 +0000 Freckles 1172719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I personally don`t see ladylike but I don`t see Mo either. &nbsp;Enjoy the comfort this summer and leave behind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leave-this-behind-in-fl-when-i-move-home#post-1172649 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 17:26:34 +0000 kkards 1172649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i vote transform to something fun...maybe there is someplace you can take a sewing class? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leave-this-behind-in-fl-when-i-move-home#post-1172646 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 17:21:47 +0000 Mo 1172646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You all confirmed my suspicions. &nbsp;And Vildy - YES! &nbsp;You nailed it. &nbsp;Thistle, I'll have to remember to repeat that to myself when I'm in doubt. &nbsp;But, indeed hot weather wear isn't always in step with our innate style either. &nbsp;Jules, that's a fine styling idea, except I already have plenty of tunic/dresses in that category. &nbsp;thanks though!&nbsp;<br />A note to myself, this was one of those eBay buys about 3 years ago. &nbsp;I had a run of dresses that weren't quite right, but I bought 'em anyway. &nbsp;In looking back, it was the print on this one that drew me in. &nbsp;I'd just love if this were a halter banded bottom top in this instead of a lady like dress. &nbsp;Ooh, wonder if I could transform it??? &nbsp;Damn, I wish I knew how to sew!&nbsp; </p> <p>EDIT: something like this pic</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leave-this-behind-in-fl-when-i-move-home#post-1172636 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 17:09:18 +0000 Vildy 1172636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oh yeah. Kind of Lilli Pulitzer-esque country club style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leave-this-behind-in-fl-when-i-move-home#post-1172630 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 17:01:42 +0000 Jules 1172630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think it would be any great loss, but I do think I would actually like it better over leggings or even jeans. So I think it has cooler weather potential - if you want it to. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leave-this-behind-in-fl-when-i-move-home#post-1172625 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 16:55:14 +0000 AviaMariah 1172625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree, it doesn't look like your style to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leave-this-behind-in-fl-when-i-move-home#post-1172612 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 16:43:12 +0000 PamelaK 1172612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As you and others have mentioned before, hot weather dressing in sync with our own&nbsp;styles seems the most challenging. If you have enough other pieces that you would choose over this, I vote pass it on. (But only because of stylistic concerns. It looks good.)&nbsp;If not, I vote keep as place-holder because I find silk very comfortable in the heat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leave-this-behind-in-fl-when-i-move-home#post-1172608 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 16:42:11 +0000 Thistle 1172608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think it "looks like something I would wear to a rock concert" which I think is your style goal. As such, I would leave it behind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leave-this-behind-in-fl-when-i-move-home#post-1172604 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 16:36:52 +0000 rute 1172604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you feel that it's not you, pass </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leave-this-behind-in-fl-when-i-move-home#post-1172601 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 16:33:28 +0000 cinnamon fern 1172601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wear it this summer, and leave it behind. &nbsp;It looks good but it doesn't look like you.</p> <p>But, the last Florida trip? &nbsp;Really :)? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leave-this-behind-in-fl-when-i-move-home#post-1172568 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 16:01:00 +0000 carter 1172568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you'd posted pic #2 anonymously, I would never have guessed that it came from your closet. Cute dress, but it just doesn't seem to fit your style vibe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leave-this-behind-in-fl-when-i-move-home#post-1172563 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 15:55:06 +0000 Missey 1172563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it should go, the cap flutter sleeve just isn't you.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leave-this-behind-in-fl-when-i-move-home#post-1172556 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 15:46:08 +0000 Liz A. 1172556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pass this one on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leave-this-behind-in-fl-when-i-move-home#post-1172546 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 15:37:12 +0000 ramya 1172546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It doesn't feel rocker chic enough ti be you Mo. Or my perception of you:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leave-this-behind-in-fl-when-i-move-home#post-1172540 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 15:35:29 +0000 Mo 1172540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a growing list of items that work for me in the heat, but don't particularly feel like me style wise. &nbsp;As of now, I'm thinking I'll wear them through this summer and then come fall when we move home, leave them behind at the consignment shop. &nbsp;<br />I know I've said this before, but I think this might be our last FL trip. &nbsp;Or if not last, I'll be way closer to 50 when we come back, and my hot weather style will have shifted by then. &nbsp;Heck, it's shifting now, with realizing some jersey dresses don't play nice like they used to on my aging physique. &nbsp;<br />All that to say - do you think my style is moving on from this? &nbsp;Should I&nbsp;keep it for Sunday brunch, etc, or just leave it in FL at summer's end?&nbsp; It takes up very little room and is super light, since it's silk. &nbsp;But it seems more lady like, almost verging on sweet, to me. &nbsp;</p> <p>yay - keep it, might be perfect for a future occasion<br />nay - leave it behind, it's not where your style is going </p>