https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-pics-backward-dress Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:40:03 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-pics-backward-dress#post-406059 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:25:57 +0000 Carole 406059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Does seem extra big on you. Can you take it in and up a little? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-pics-backward-dress#post-406048 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:15:46 +0000 Deborah 406048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just wanted to pop back and say a big thank you for all your thoughts and suggestions. And to let you know that I did pin the dress (didn't post photo tho) and decided that it just wasn't "special" enough. I didn't get excited when I put it on and have decided to pass it on.</p> <p>Sharing outfits that we know work is fun, sharing things we are not sure about puts us in a place of vulnerablity and you are all so sensitive with your honesty that I truly feel safe revealing to you the good, the bad and the ugly. xxx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-pics-backward-dress#post-405003 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:10:26 +0000 bj1111 405003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>deborah, i just looked at pix1 again. hoe about s wide belt to tame the volume? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-pics-backward-dress#post-404871 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 08:47:37 +0000 Fruitful 404871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lynne just saw your comments! Healesville is amazing. Nice to see a shoutout to Richmond! And you look like a Queenslander with your smile and positivity </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-pics-backward-dress#post-399912 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 19:58:44 +0000 Scarlet 399912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, but I think that the outfit in photo 1 looks elegant and lovely. Just my thoughts.</p> <p>ETA: Lynn, I had missed that AMAZING post! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-pics-backward-dress#post-399730 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 10:40:05 +0000 Lynne 399730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Would love to, Deborah! I haven't met any of the Aussie YLF-ers IRL, but I feel that I know them. You live in the BEST shopping city in Australia :). My in-laws live in Healesville, and my favourite aunt lives in Richmond, very close to the Bridge Road outlet stores. We often trawl the road, buying nothing but a coffee but loving every minute of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-pics-backward-dress#post-399729 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 10:32:40 +0000 Deborah 399729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lynne, thank you, this gives me a good idea of what will be the correct length:). How lovely you will be moving back home. You must join us for the next meet! xxx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-pics-backward-dress#post-399728 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 10:27:41 +0000 Lynne 399728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi, Deborah, here's a link to a dress I shortened to tunic length, as per the advice of Angie and the wonderful girls here. </p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-dress-with-vest-and-jeans" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....-and-jeans</a></p> <p>And yes, I AM an Aussie, and in December we will probably be moving back to warm, sunny Perth. DH is a Victorian and supports the Kangaroos, and I am originally from western Queensland. I would love to be joining you for the Melbourne meet-up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-pics-backward-dress#post-399714 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 08:37:19 +0000 Deborah 399714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi KP, thank you but I feel this is one if my least stylish moments:). Am thinking I will hem the dress, just working out best length? Above the knee, on the knee?? Not sure. Shorter it could look fun over jeans? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-pics-backward-dress#post-399708 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 08:27:57 +0000 Katiepea 399708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everyone has already said it all, as I agree this dress has potential if you have the energy and inclination to hem. I really just wanted to jump in and say hi and it's lovely to "see" you Deborah. You are one stylish lady! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-pics-backward-dress#post-399701 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 05:43:56 +0000 Kari 399701@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote to shorten a bit, too. I think that would make it much more wearable and less like the dress is taking over pretty you. I do agree with your point about the cardigan - amazing how well that works! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-pics-backward-dress#post-399649 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 02:13:17 +0000 lyn* 399649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it'd make a fab dress; belted, with a dark jacket </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-pics-backward-dress#post-399645 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 02:09:25 +0000 Janet 399645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What about belting it under the sweater? That would shorten the length a little, define your waist, and break up the expanse of pattern. I do like the pattern very much but agree that shorter would be more flattering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-pics-backward-dress#post-399577 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 22:22:40 +0000 Aida 399577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking forward to seeing it pinned, I think it could make a great tunic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-pics-backward-dress#post-399552 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 21:46:31 +0000 Deborah 399552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you again Ladies :). Mixed thoughts on this one. Angie as you and others feel it has potential I will hold off and try pinning the hem and see how that works ...stay tuned:). Again your input is so appreciated. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-pics-backward-dress#post-399385 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 18:13:01 +0000 Freckles 399385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad you got help with your decision. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-pics-backward-dress#post-399257 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 14:05:48 +0000 Angie 399257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd like to see the dress shorter because it's voluminous. How do you feel about hemming it? It has potential! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-pics-backward-dress#post-399240 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 12:55:24 +0000 Deborah 399240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ladies, thanks for your advice, you helped me face the obvious. The dress is going in a clothing swap next Friday:) xxx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-pics-backward-dress#post-399237 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 12:42:09 +0000 Suz 399237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm. I agree the cardi really helps it. And the backwards neckline is pretty. But...not sure it is worth it. Though it's a lovely print. Maybe Lynne is onto something with the tunic idea? Then it might not seem like so much pattern for you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-pics-backward-dress#post-399235 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 12:41:13 +0000 Deborah 399235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lynne I love jeans/leggings and tunic combo. I will have a play with everyones suggestions but I think this dress may be "ending it's journey" in my wardrobe :). Say Lynne, are you Australian? I know you don't live here, just wondered. Thanks so much for your input </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-pics-backward-dress#post-399230 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 12:13:30 +0000 Lynne 399230@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thx, Deborah. I am wondering if shortening it to tunic length would work? What do you think of a tunic and jeans/leggings look? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-pics-backward-dress#post-399228 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 12:03:30 +0000 Deborah 399228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks bj1111 I'm not attached to the dress so quite prepared to part with it. Really appreciate your thoughts. Will try with leather jacket and see </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-pics-backward-dress#post-399226 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 11:54:56 +0000 bj1111 399226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i would try it with a slim leather jacket. if still no go, i'm with modgrl...too much dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-pics-backward-dress#post-399197 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 09:57:04 +0000 Deborah 399197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Rute:) I think it is an improvement,however ...</p> <p> Modgrl I agree. I would love this to work but it may be heading for the donate pile </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-pics-backward-dress#post-399196 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 09:47:03 +0000 modgrl 399196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It just seems like so much dress. The large scale print kind of seems to overwhelm you. It looks big all over. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-pics-backward-dress#post-399176 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 08:15:57 +0000 rute 399176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW! So much better! Love! Amazing dress! SO chic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-pics-backward-dress#post-399170 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 07:54:29 +0000 Deborah 399170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some more pics as requested. I think the cardi "slims down" the look. Being short and busty i think the Dress on it's own makes me look bigger than I am :)</p> <p>Sorry posting from iPhone and don't think I could extra photos to the original post xxx </p>