https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi---take-10-maybe Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:05:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi---take-10-maybe#post-991889 Sat, 27 Jul 2013 13:58:41 +0000 Vix 991889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Mo --</p> <p>I want to love it as it's exactly the *kind* of maxi I do love, but I agree there's a bit too much fabric up top -- it probably would be less noticeable in a different print. </p> <p>And between your coloring and how you want to wear (cover-up/beach style) I don't know that this is the one.&nbsp;</p> <p>I did catch the bright/light blue blouson dress you wore recently; it look amazing on&nbsp;and to me did exactly what you want this to do (were it a maxi!). </p> <p>So I'm thinking the orange/pink in a smaller size would be my vote. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi---take-10-maybe#post-991881 Sat, 27 Jul 2013 13:40:06 +0000 RoseandJoan 991881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like this one Mo. I think it will play really well with summer brights for a fun&nbsp;beach look. I do think it is the most versatile of the three dresses pictured. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi---take-10-maybe#post-991783 Sat, 27 Jul 2013 05:07:26 +0000 Scarlet 991783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer this one by far to the others. I like the blouson waist, but if you are expecting length shrinkage that might adjust what you don't like there as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi---take-10-maybe#post-991385 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 19:50:28 +0000 Mo 991385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marley, I feel the same way, like if the the 'blouson' had maybe an inch less fabric all gathered up, it'd be great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi---take-10-maybe#post-991381 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 19:45:15 +0000 Marley 991381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo, because it is long and kind of "full" - I think that the top part is too big and blousy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi---take-10-maybe#post-991366 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 19:17:30 +0000 Mo 991366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I really am surprised. &nbsp;As to the length - I've read reviews on it shrinking up when washed so I would launder it first and see.&nbsp;<br />Must mull this over. &nbsp;I wonder if my own high hip issues are at play here . . .&nbsp; </p> <p></p> <p>EDIT: a few more outtake pics, taken from a low angle from the BF on the couch &nbsp;(ignore my&nbsp;pillowhead out of bed look)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi---take-10-maybe#post-991350 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 18:55:05 +0000 CocoLion 991350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it too. &nbsp;It is elegant. &nbsp;If it is loose the black color won't matter so much.</p> <p>ETA -- I looked at the other contenders and definitely like this one the most. &nbsp;I don't see the waist fit issues you do, it looks perfectly easy like this, just a bit slouchy which is spot on trend. &nbsp;The only problem I see with the b/w one is it looks a little long but that may not matter if you wear heels.</p> <p>You could also belt it to raise the hem a bit more.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi---take-10-maybe#post-991344 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 18:49:43 +0000 rae 991344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this one - would you shorten it? It may look more summer if you put in a hi-low hem if you were going to shorten anyway. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi---take-10-maybe#post-991341 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 18:42:00 +0000 Mo 991341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Huh, now I'm confused. &nbsp;I thought the chevron makes me look straight up and down, while the pink gave me a waist. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi---take-10-maybe#post-991332 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 18:18:43 +0000 Nicole D 991332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So my favorite. &nbsp;I have a very similar one, but shorter. &nbsp;Adore the pattern. &nbsp;I think this is the one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi---take-10-maybe#post-991315 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 17:46:22 +0000 Mo 991315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Scarlet, do you prefer it to either of the other 2 choices? &nbsp;I only need 1 maxi lol. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi---take-10-maybe#post-991313 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 17:44:21 +0000 Scarlet 991313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually really like it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi---take-10-maybe#post-991311 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 17:41:31 +0000 Mo 991311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So, I'm back down those 2 pounds, have rested, and gave the maxi another go. &nbsp;For reference, here were 2 other contenders. &nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hi-low-maxi-came">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....-maxi-came</a>&nbsp;and the pink one here&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/uh-oh---i-like-both-colorways-of-the-same-dress">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....same-dress</a></p> <p>The BF thinks both the white one and the pink colorblock are more summery and that this one is just too dark for a throw on and run around in the sand kind of dress. &nbsp;The issue I'm having is the blouson waist. &nbsp;I thought I'd love it but I think either there is too much material on mine, or it just hits my body in an odd unflattering spot. &nbsp;</p> <p>I have the white one still (it hasn't sold on eBay yet) and the pink/orange I could re order in a smaller size. &nbsp;</p> <p>keep or return? &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi---take-10-maybe#post-985343 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 19:47:27 +0000 Mo 985343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it on, but don't love it. &nbsp;I am up a few pounds this week so maybe I'll cool my jets and try it again midweek when I'm off. &nbsp;It's Nordies so I can take my time to return. &nbsp;</p> <p>And I did just throw it on over a lounge bandeau with no shoes, so maybe I need to give it a chance with some shoes and a real bra lol.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi---take-10-maybe#post-982467 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 10:41:01 +0000 ManidipaM 982467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ooh, that's a beaut! Fingers crossed for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi---take-10-maybe#post-981903 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 18:44:23 +0000 Mo 981903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the high hopes ladies! <br />Marley, I did keep the white hi low (had to, couldn't return it) but I have it listed on eBay. &nbsp;It just does not have that 'throw it on and go' easiness to it. &nbsp;I fiddle with belts being in the right spot to keep the tummy in check and the hem off the floor. &nbsp;If it never sells, I'm sure i could get wear out of it but I wanted an easy breezy maxi for NOW. &nbsp;:) &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi---take-10-maybe#post-981834 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 17:22:46 +0000 Marley 981834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Did I miss something?&nbsp; I thought you had kept that hi-low maxi&nbsp;dress?&nbsp; Or, is this in addition to that one?&nbsp; i haven't been real regular on the forum lately, but when I saw Mo - and&nbsp;Maxi - as a title in one of the threads, I just had to click on it and read what was going on!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi---take-10-maybe#post-981001 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 19:57:14 +0000 RoseandJoan 981001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Crossing fingers for you, unless there is serious pinning going on in the back this dress should be fluid yet long and lean. I've got high hopes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi---take-10-maybe#post-980982 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 19:45:32 +0000 Anonymous 980982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo, this one might be it! I love that it's rayon and the undulating pattern of the chevrons is so organic and softens the angles in such an interesting way. I like! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi---take-10-maybe#post-980971 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 19:39:15 +0000 rachylou 980971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This one is great. Looks easy to wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi---take-10-maybe#post-980647 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 12:34:58 +0000 Suz 980647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's pretty! Hope it works for you. And heh...if you'll be in Florida, there is less of a time limit on this dress, right?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi---take-10-maybe#post-980590 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 10:02:16 +0000 Anonymous 980590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this a lot! Hope it works for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi---take-10-maybe#post-980566 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 07:22:31 +0000 Deborah 980566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a lovely dress and I can definitely see you in it. Fingers crossed and it's definitely worth holding out for the right one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi---take-10-maybe#post-980545 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 06:21:18 +0000 rae 980545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Crossing my fingers, too, Mo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi---take-10-maybe#post-980541 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 06:05:53 +0000 CocoLion 980541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks very promising!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi---take-10-maybe#post-980515 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 04:45:47 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 980515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice! Looks like a great choice--fingers crossed! <br />I kind of laughed when I saw the 60s-style necklace-headband on the model in the video. I think you could skip that part of the look, maybe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi---take-10-maybe#post-980511 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 04:15:12 +0000 MNsara 980511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, nice one!&nbsp; I hope this one's the charm!&nbsp; I also like your take on ebaying those nonreturnable ones </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi---take-10-maybe#post-980507 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 04:06:41 +0000 goldenpig 980507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope this works out for you! I too want a maxi dress, but they all seem to make me look pregnant again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi---take-10-maybe#post-980506 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 03:59:13 +0000 Adelfa 980506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it! &nbsp;I've tried twice this summer to order Missoni-type print dresses and wasn't able to (out in my size). &nbsp;I will live through you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi---take-10-maybe#post-980504 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 03:56:44 +0000 Mo 980504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If at first you don't succeed. &nbsp;Return them all, list the nonreturnable one on eBay, and try try again &nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/lush-knit-maxi-dress-juniors/3494033?origin=shoppingbag">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/lu.....hoppingbag</a><br />I at least found out that a blouson waist was requirement one that I wanted after some trial and error. &nbsp;And, yes, time is a' tickin on summer. &nbsp;I've always liked the missoni chevron print. &nbsp;Nordstrom's free ship and return (and label already in the box! that's huge for this person without access to a printer) sealed the deal. &nbsp;<br />Fingers crossed.&nbsp; </p>