https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-party-dress---keep-alter-or-purge Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 08:26:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-party-dress---keep-alter-or-purge#post-853679 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:07:15 +0000 Aziraphale 853679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, you sure have the bod for that dress, make no mistake. I'd love to play dress-up dolls with your figure! And it does fit you really well. But I think, in order to look sophisticated, it would need to be quite a bit longer. Also, the waist is high, which can look girly. I vote give it to a younger friend. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-party-dress---keep-alter-or-purge#post-853655 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 19:41:57 +0000 Marley 853655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good decision Mo! It just wasn't up to the standards that you've set for yourself. As for the mesh overlay dress with the blush jacket? Absolutely perfect! Can't wait to see that outfit on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-party-dress---keep-alter-or-purge#post-853632 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 19:25:08 +0000 Janet 853632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think your style has evolved. The spaghetti straps in particular seem a wee bit "juniors." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-party-dress---keep-alter-or-purge#post-853620 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 19:17:33 +0000 Mo 853620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you Rachy, it is somehow 'off'. Like if one element was different it would be fine, but putting them all together somehow isn't working on me. Anyway, it's out of my closet now!<br /> And Angie, lol on more grecian dresses. I'm with you there! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-party-dress---keep-alter-or-purge#post-853614 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 19:14:35 +0000 rachylou 853614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't find it juvenile on you exactly (when you reach 50, I will, hehe). But the fabric and pattern bother me a little bit. I find it kinda pretty but without style... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-party-dress---keep-alter-or-purge#post-853409 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:15:39 +0000 Angie 853409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote pass on. It's a tad juvenile. Go for something Grecian! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-party-dress---keep-alter-or-purge#post-853386 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:54:31 +0000 Beth Ann 853386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like you "sorted it out" Mo. I think it's hard to know when to keep or toss special occasion dresses. I have a purple stretch velvet in the surplice wrap top style with the ruched waist that was trending 5 years ago. Do I keep? It's in my "holding" storage, waiting for a rare decisive moment!</p> <p>The fundamental question is: A "special occasion" dress should make you feel "special." Do you feel "special" in it? Is it who you are today? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-party-dress---keep-alter-or-purge#post-853111 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 04:15:42 +0000 Bree 853111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your red hair is beautiful! I think the dress looks very nice, and I like the cut. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-party-dress---keep-alter-or-purge#post-853089 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 03:50:21 +0000 Mo 853089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep, I think this is ghost of Mo pastl! I feel almost in costume, not stylish in this anymore. Off it goes. I do already have an outfit mockup, Rae, of the moto with mesh LBD lol! Much more me now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-party-dress---keep-alter-or-purge#post-853073 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 03:34:34 +0000 rae 853073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think it looks like you anymore, unfortunately, even without the mesh. The colors, pattern, and style could all be doable on their own, but together they look tad bit twee compared to your usual outfits. Your mesh overlay dress with a blush sweater or jacket and a touch of sparkle would feel just as festive (IMO) and keep the basic black/pink color scheme, but look more like Mo 2013. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-party-dress---keep-alter-or-purge#post-853063 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 03:27:46 +0000 catgirl 853063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's something about the fabric plus pattern plus cut that makes it a bit juniors to my eye - although you can certainly rock it! I think your taste is now edgier and a little more sophisticated, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-party-dress---keep-alter-or-purge#post-853062 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 03:27:13 +0000 CocoLion 853062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think if the fabric were less shiny, taking out the tulle lining might work. Then you might have a sun dress. I've been purging things like this -- I like them, but they do not fit my lifestyle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-party-dress---keep-alter-or-purge#post-853056 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 03:19:57 +0000 Echo 853056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is more the fabric and the banded waist that throw me off as opposed to the style itself. You clearly have the figure to pull of a similarly styled dress, so am not even sure "bare" is a factor. I just think this dress isn't good enough overall for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-party-dress---keep-alter-or-purge#post-853050 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 03:10:05 +0000 siniestra 853050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>its a pretty dress ....but is bit in the junior categorized i do believe.... yes i would give it to somebody ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-party-dress---keep-alter-or-purge#post-853036 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 02:48:23 +0000 Mo 853036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, without the mesh, or proper undergarments (sorry, l've been home, sick, for days and not up for a proper dress up session). I'm thinking toss. It feels somehow too frilly and too uncovered all at the same time.<br /> Any of you younger YLF'ers interested? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-party-dress---keep-alter-or-purge#post-852972 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 01:53:06 +0000 Mo 852972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The mesh is at the very bottom. No issue with the underlayer. I could even just cut it and things would be fine.<br /> Thistle I also think a few factors added together make this feel young. I am going to go ahead with mesh removal! Perhaps a more flowy skirt, vs flippy will help it along. If not, it will still be fine to send on to someone else if I don't like it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-party-dress---keep-alter-or-purge#post-852971 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 01:53:03 +0000 pil 852971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is the mesh a full skirt length like a slip where you could take a picture with it pulled up and not visible? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-party-dress---keep-alter-or-purge#post-852967 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 01:47:52 +0000 Thistle 852967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How difficult would it be to remove the mesh? Would you ruin the dress if you did? Even if you did remove the mesh, does it still feel like you. From what I have seen of your style, this dress wouldn't have been my first choice for you. However,it is all about how you feel in it. It looks pretty on you, but does it make you feel pretty? And I hate writing this, but it feels a but young to me. I think it is the combination of the slip dress with the mesh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-party-dress---keep-alter-or-purge#post-852951 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 01:38:08 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 852951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Would removing it ruin the dress? If so, you seem a bit too lukewarm to give it a try on the off chance that it changes how you feel about the dress.</p> <p>I have no doubts that the dress would be fantastic on you but it is more about how you feel than how the dress looks. Don't you think? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-party-dress---keep-alter-or-purge#post-852938 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 01:28:33 +0000 Mo 852938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is where I wonder if removing the mesh flippy layer would transform it from 'party' to date or going out? Maybe? If not, I probably should pass it along. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-party-dress---keep-alter-or-purge#post-852931 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 01:24:46 +0000 sarah 852931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo, it looks very nice on you, but if you don't "feel" it in Tahoe, I'd pass it along. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-party-dress---keep-alter-or-purge#post-852929 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 01:23:58 +0000 Suz 852929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a really pretty dress. Lovely colours for you. And festive/ fun. But yes - it really depends on how you feel, wearing it. If you can't imagine feeling great in it now, maybe pass it along. You will find the right party dress for the next occasion when you are ready. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-party-dress---keep-alter-or-purge#post-852922 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 01:19:36 +0000 Mo 852922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Caro, I'm not sure. I feel flirty and fun in it, but admit that was only in FL. Not sure I can imagine a Tahoe venue where it would fit in. And the longer it is until such venue pops up, the older I continue to get and wonder if it's too young for me lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-party-dress---keep-alter-or-purge#post-852916 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 01:17:20 +0000 Caro in Oz 852916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How do you feel in the dress Mo? I think it looks great on you but I know looking good &amp; feeling good are not the same thing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-party-dress---keep-alter-or-purge#post-852904 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 01:02:29 +0000 Mo 852904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This dress I bought to wear for my 40th but ended up in a pink satin and chiffon number instead, at the insistence of my BF. I eventually wore this for New Year's Eve in FL later on. It's a great fit on me, but definitely reads party and I'm not so sure how many situations it's really the right dress for. I was thinking of removing the mesh flouncy underlayer for a more sedate silhouette. Or should I pass it on to a younger friend? Or should I just wear it in all it's flounciness for festive party occasions only? (I'm 43 in May)</p> <p>thanks! </p>