https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-i-was-going-to-a-wedding Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 13 May 2026 03:00:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-i-was-going-to-a-wedding/page/2#post-521308 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:08:23 +0000 Vani 521308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, I know a friend ordered from this site a long, long time ago but I don't recall what her feelings were about the fit and quality. They offer customizations and the prices seem reasonable: <a href="http://www.utsavfashion.com/stylez/saree" rel="nofollow">http://www.utsavfashion.com/stylez/saree</a></p> <p>The sarees look gorgeous though sometimes, the way the pictures are, the blouse details are hard to decipher.</p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-i-was-going-to-a-wedding/page/2#post-520594 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:46:12 +0000 catgirl 520594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Heather, there's a party the night before the reception (so Indian to have a pre-party party) on Bourbon Street, so YES, I will bring the dress!</p> <p>Vani, you are so sweet! I've never bought Indian clothes online - any suggestions for websites? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-i-was-going-to-a-wedding/page/2#post-520491 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:14:30 +0000 Vani 520491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, this is tthe knockout image of you I am seeing - in fuchsia and orange sari with a trendy halter neck blouse and some strong, killer gold jewelry. With your shoulders and your hair, you will look like an Indian supermodel! Go one step further and get a henna tattoo on your back above the blouse line and decorate with a few tiny rhinestones...oh my, I really want to see you dressed like this now.</p> <p>ETA: I think you should be able to find a solid orange/fuchsia halter blouse online. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-i-was-going-to-a-wedding/page/2#post-520480 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:06:11 +0000 Heather 520480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can you wear it in NOLA out to dinner at least? The South ALWAYS welcomes you, Friend!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-i-was-going-to-a-wedding/page/2#post-520463 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:53:03 +0000 catgirl 520463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Heather, trust me, I will! It is going to Hawai'i with me! I need more events or better weather... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-i-was-going-to-a-wedding/page/2#post-520454 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:49:15 +0000 Heather 520454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, okay. Understandable if this wedding is glam. Please promise to wear that orange frock often, though. You were ahead of the color trend, no? :D</p> <p>Also, congrats to your sister! Incredible! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-i-was-going-to-a-wedding/page/2#post-519605 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:52:49 +0000 chewyspaghetti 519605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can you do one dress for both the wedding and the Oscars? (cheapie me thinking of the budget here) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-i-was-going-to-a-wedding/page/2#post-519559 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:33:53 +0000 catgirl 519559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous, Sylvie! You're 15 years younger than me, girl! No danger of being mistaken for an auntie. You have the skin tone to wear those lovely pastels, which my aunts are always trying to make me wear. My nicest sari is a silk georgette in turquoise and fuschia. I'm not sure I can still fit the blouse either. Frankly, I love all the cool new blouses - halters, strapless, etc. - and the "Americans" in my family can get away with fashion slips more easily.</p> <p>I may post sari photos for evaluation... another problem is that while I can function in a sari, I can't dance without having to grab extra fabric in a way that is quite indecent. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-i-was-going-to-a-wedding/page/2#post-519488 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:11:57 +0000 Sylvie 519488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, I would absolutely wear a sari to an Indian wedding and I'm 31.</p> <p>The auntie look comes from:</p> <p>A figure with more avoirdupois than yours<br /> Full coverage blouses<br /> Stiff starched saris that stand away from the body when worn, creating extra bulk.</p> <p>If you have a modern cut blouse that shows a little skin (sleeveless or shorter sleeves, scoop neck or back) and a sari that drapes well (silk georgette is particularly nice), there will be zero risk of you looking like an auntie. </p> <p>You know if you wanted to dress up in your Indian clothes and post photos for the forum to evaluate, it's not like anyone would mind.</p> <p>(Because I'm a narcissist, I've attached photos of my sari with the scandalous blouse (halter top/backless) from the last wedding I went to. With a conventional blouse and the sari draped around more of my body, it would have looked auntie-ish) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-i-was-going-to-a-wedding/page/2#post-519460 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:36:58 +0000 catgirl 519460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Zap, thanks. The crazy thing is she's won two Emmys already and a film she edited won an Oscar for best short documentary a couple of years ago, so she's considering not even going this time... I told her I'd happily be her stand-in! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-i-was-going-to-a-wedding#post-519454 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:31:39 +0000 Anonymous 519454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can I crash that Oscar little "get together" too?<br /> Congrats to your sister, having the potential of being nominated for an Oscar is, by itself, very impressive! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-i-was-going-to-a-wedding#post-519436 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:14:06 +0000 catgirl 519436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for the comments! I thought the embellishment was a nod to Indian blinginess, but I can see how it's not everyone's cup of tea. The other dress is not available in my size, though I can check with Nordstrom.</p> <p>Heather, you have an unbelievable memory. I'm afraid the orange dress is not formal enough. I wore it to a wedding here and will be wearing it to another wedding in Hawai'i. I didn't realize this NOLA event was so formal (and there's no real wedding ceremony, since they are already married, just a reception!).</p> <p>As for Indian clothes, the main issue for me is that fashions change so fast and my outfits are all five years out of date! I could just go with a sari, but it's a mixed crowd and I know the "young" generation will be dressed in cocktail outfits -I don't want to feel like one of the aunties quite yet. Sona, Sylvie, anyone else - what are your thoughts on that?</p> <p>My sister and I are conferring... not to mention that she finds out today whether her film got nominated for an Oscar, in which case I'm crashing that too!</p> <p>Off to check all your suggested links... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-i-was-going-to-a-wedding#post-519433 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:09:07 +0000 rachylou 519433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For a spectacular wedding on St. Patrick's, #1! #1!</p> <p>It brings on the bling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-i-was-going-to-a-wedding#post-519427 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:04:43 +0000 Anna 519427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My reaction to dress1 was "wow!". Dress 2 is gorgeous, too, and did you notice that the reviews recommend sizing up? That being the case, would the size 8 fit you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-i-was-going-to-a-wedding#post-519419 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:58:37 +0000 Diana 519419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, I prefer the cut of the second dress but the colors of the first. Maybe I am a prude and of course it depends on the particular wedding, but I honestly feel that the first dress is too bare and body-con for a wedding, and, like the other ladies, I'm not feeling the embellishment either. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-i-was-going-to-a-wedding#post-519403 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:48:06 +0000 Anonymous 519403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You should go for a cobalt blue dress. I think that's your color Una! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-i-was-going-to-a-wedding#post-519389 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:36:50 +0000 rae 519389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Rute, that the jeweled neckline turns me off on the first dress. </p> <p>I like the second, too, but I also agree with Rita that I'd love to see you in a dramatic color! </p> <p><a href="http://us.karenmillen.com/Karen-Millen-Marble-Print-Dress/dp/B006WJ02LU?ie=UTF8&#038;id=Karen%20Millen%20Marble%20Print%20Dress&#038;field_product_site_launch_date_utc=-1y&#038;field_availability=-1&#038;field_browse=4534199011&#038;searchSize=12&#038;searchNodeID=4534199011&#038;searchPage=1&#038;class=quickView&#038;refinementHistory=brandtextbin%2Csubjectbin%2Ccolor_map%2Cprice%2Csize_name%2Cstyle_name%2Cpattern_name-bin%2Cmaterial_type%2Cclothing_size-bin&#038;searchRank=salesrank" rel="nofollow">http://us.karenmillen.com/Kare.....=salesrank</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.maggylondon.com/cocktail/one-shoulder-satin/invt/gs190mxe/&#038;bklist=icat,3,shop,cocktail&#038;colour=Blackberry" rel="nofollow">http://www.maggylondon.com/coc.....Blackberry</a></p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/adrianna-papell-illusion-bodice-mesh-sheath-dress/3251232?origin=category" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ad.....n=category</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-i-was-going-to-a-wedding#post-519383 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:32:32 +0000 Heather 519383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whoa, whoa, whoa. I am pulling the reins on this thread!</p> <p>What happened to the GORGEOUS orange lace frock you purchased from Anthro last year that you were going to wear to this NOLA wedding (that I not-so-secretly had planned to crash....haha)?!?! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-i-was-going-to-a-wedding#post-519379 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:31:18 +0000 Jem 519379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the first one, but I think you would look amazing in either. I can't wait to see what you finally decide on! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-i-was-going-to-a-wedding#post-519377 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:28:31 +0000 Suz 519377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, I want to see you wear colour! </p> <p>And you WILL be a knock-out, no matter which you choose. </p> <p>The first dress is really pretty and I think it COULD work on you, but I wonder if it would feel too conventionally feminine/ not strongly dramatic enough? That is why some of these other suggestions are positive. </p> <p>What does Angie suggest for ITs in terms of neckline/ sleeve style? Is strapless/ one shoulder a good idea? I do like the idea of some asymmetry in your look for the event to echo your hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-i-was-going-to-a-wedding#post-519375 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:23:56 +0000 Transcona Shannon 519375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is your head swimming yet Una? I love the colour of the first dress but am "iffy" on the embellishment. The black dress is a gorgeous silhouette and would look lovely on you, but like others, I adore you in colour. </p> <p>You want to be comfortable and feel like "you" so if you want to dress in Indian dress, I say go for it! Saris are sooooooo beautiful.</p> <p>If however you don't want to go that route, I do love the dress that Rita posted - it would be a stunning colour on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-i-was-going-to-a-wedding#post-519370 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:18:24 +0000 Amy 519370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd wear a sari, if that's what you'd like to wear. Half the guests will be Indian, right? Have you talked to your brother about what expectations are?</p> <p>Weddings can be confusing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-i-was-going-to-a-wedding#post-519366 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:15:52 +0000 HelenInCanada 519366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>BOTH of those dresses are stunners! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-i-was-going-to-a-wedding#post-519296 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:28:07 +0000 modgrl 519296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, I believe this is a dress that both Jews and Indians would understand:</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique-one-shoulder-jersey-sheath-dress/3232461?origin=category&#038;resultback=3534" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/su.....tback=3534</a></p> <p>If you have time, I would go to a store. Trying to shop for formalwear online is a total shot in the dark. You never know what is going to look good on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-i-was-going-to-a-wedding#post-519277 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:04:01 +0000 Anonymous 519277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>See, I think the first dress would look tacky on me, but exotic and beautiful on you. With your edgy haircut and some black strappy cage heels it could look awesome! You'd have to try it on to know for sure. I'm guessing you and your family will come to a consensus on whether to go Indian or western? Or that your cousin will dictate this? This will be one interesting wedding: Jewish bride, Indian groom, Catholic town on a saint's feast day--I wonder when Mardi Gras falls this year? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-i-was-going-to-a-wedding#post-519275 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:00:52 +0000 Anonymous 519275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, nobody wears color like you. How about something in a strong, beautiful color like this:</p> <p><a href="http://www.trinaturk.com/Dresses/Special-Occasion/Odelle-Dress/p/17880?c=463&#038;s=710" rel="nofollow">http://www.trinaturk.com/Dress.....#038;s=710</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-i-was-going-to-a-wedding#post-519222 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:56:47 +0000 Jjsloane 519222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the colors (especially the ink) of the first, but not the built in jewelry. Love the 2nd dress if it came in the ink or something more interesting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-i-was-going-to-a-wedding#post-519218 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:44:30 +0000 modgrl 519218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want to go to this wedding! Your family sounds fun! I would love to see you in color. That would be a nod to your Indian family while wearing western clothing. I have seen the first dress irl and it is not that exciting. I think the second dress has a lot of potential, does it come in a color? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-i-was-going-to-a-wedding#post-519216 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:42:20 +0000 Aunty 519216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dress 2 is my favorite if you can find your size. A sari would be gorgeous if you dont feel like following the crowd. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-say-i-was-going-to-a-wedding#post-519201 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:02:31 +0000 Lantana 519201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What is stopping you from wearing Indian clothes? I think that would be the way to go -make a statement in a knockout sari or salwar kameez. Gee, hope I got that right. I love Indian dress but don't know the terminology. </p>