https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-and-in-need-of-fashion-help Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:41:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-and-in-need-of-fashion-help#post-630044 Sun, 27 May 2012 15:58:52 +0000 Angie 630044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome to the forum! You are in great hands. May I further suggest Adrianna Papell dressy dresses in knits. The fits are generous in all the right places and the drape is sublime. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-and-in-need-of-fashion-help#post-629967 Sun, 27 May 2012 10:18:05 +0000 fashionista 629967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome and as far as from your description, a short/long sleeved wrap dress hitting at you knee would be appropriate to you.<br /> Do post some WIW so that we can sort it out for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-and-in-need-of-fashion-help#post-629883 Sun, 27 May 2012 03:39:02 +0000 CocoLion 629883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome to the forum! </p> <p>If you are going to Nordstrom, definitely make use of their Sales Associates. Explain your situation, concerns and the occasion you're shopping for. Most SA's are quite knowledgeable. Since you are short waisted, I would start with the Petite's dress department. Good luck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-and-in-need-of-fashion-help#post-629870 Sun, 27 May 2012 03:20:57 +0000 tigerlily6200 629870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow you guys are great. Okay it definitely helps to know what cocktail means - thank you all for the options you are posting. I may get over the arm issue and use a cover up etc., because it definitely limits my options. </p> <p>I just ordered the book Body Shape Bible - I definitely think having something at the midsection that will take the emphasis off my tummy issues. </p> <p>I might just do a road trip to the mall tomorrow because it has all the big department stores (nordstorm, dillards etc) and just try on dresses until I figure it out.</p> <p>This forum is such a big help. Now I can print ideas and take them with me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-and-in-need-of-fashion-help#post-629311 Sat, 26 May 2012 14:12:47 +0000 cjh 629311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here is my post of what I wore to an evening wedding in downtown Chicago a few weeks ago. I do not think that you need to wear black for "cocktail" event, but that is what I found which fit and was affordable to me at the time. I added the sparkly necklace and bronze clutch and sandals to counteract the black but still look cocktail. </p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-for-wedding-2" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....-wedding-2</a></p> <p>Others may not agree, but this to me said cocktail attire. </p> <p>I do like your Chico's pick. But unless your cocktail wedding reception is in the garden of the mansion, some of the other choices suggested by Rae would appeal to me more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-and-in-need-of-fashion-help#post-629303 Sat, 26 May 2012 14:01:10 +0000 rae 629303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some more with sleeves</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/tadashi-shoji-ruched-v-neck-dress/3252497?origin=category" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/ta.....n=category</a></p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/trina-turk-mariposa-draped-pleated-sheath-dress/3312727?origin=category" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/tr.....n=category</a></p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/aidan-mattox-sequin-sheath-dress/3300768?origin=category" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/ai.....n=category</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-and-in-need-of-fashion-help#post-629300 Sat, 26 May 2012 13:52:06 +0000 rae 629300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi there, and welcome! </p> <p>A body pic would help us determine your body shape, but I know that it is hard to jump right in and do that. </p> <p>From the description you provided, I see that you are most concerned about the tummy and arm areas. This makes me think of Goldenpig's fab collection of dresses with draping at the midsection - maybe search for brands like Suzi Chin, Adrianna Papel, and Maggy London? Maybe Michael Michael Kors. I know you said you'd like a sleeve, but let me warn you that designers are terrible at giving us sleeves! (We all cry about this here). You will open your options up a lot if you are willing to add a cute cropped jacket or wrap to address your arms. </p> <p>I would *avoid* elastic waists, drawstring waists, and belts.</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/sr?keyword=suzi+chin+for+maggy+boutique&#038;origin=PredictiveSearch#keyword=suzi%20chin%20for%20maggy%20boutique&#038;type=keyword&#038;page=1&#038;sort=featured&#038;sortreverse=0&#038;category=&#038;size=regularm_petitem&#038;width=&#038;color=&#038;price=&#038;instoreavailability=false&#038;lastfilter=size&#038;sizeFinderId=2&#038;segmentId=0&#038;partial=1&#038;pagesize=100" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/sr?k.....gesize=100</a></p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/sr?keyword=adrianna+papell&#038;origin=keywordsearch#keyword=adrianna%20papell&#038;type=keyword&#038;page=1&#038;sort=featured&#038;sortreverse=0&#038;category=s6000030&#038;size=regularm_petitem&#038;width=&#038;color=&#038;price=&#038;instoreavailability=false&#038;lastfilter=size&#038;sizeFinderId=2&#038;segmentId=0&#038;partial=1&#038;pagesize=100&#038;modifiedkeyword=(%22Adrianna%20Papell%22%20or%20%22Adrianna%20Pap%22%20or%20%22Pap%20ll%22)" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/sr?k.....p%20ll%22)</a></p> <p>I think this one is pretty and has sleeves - I don't know about your coloring, so you may or may not like it<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/adrianna-papell-asymmetrical-drape-dress/3268616?origin=keywordsearch" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/ad.....wordsearch</a></p> <p>A shimmery neutral with some sleeve coverage<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/maggy-london-asymmetrical-drape-foil-knit-sheath-dress/3266453?origin=keywordsearch" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/ma.....wordsearch</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-and-in-need-of-fashion-help#post-629275 Sat, 26 May 2012 12:58:32 +0000 teeandcee 629275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Tigerlily and welcome! (Iove our name) Lots of wonderful people here to help you out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-and-in-need-of-fashion-help#post-629183 Sat, 26 May 2012 04:54:34 +0000 Scarlet 629183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the Chicos is not formal enough, but I like the suggestions from Dianthus. Too bad this one is sold out, but I think the style would be perfect for your concerns<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/tadashi-shoji-asymmetrical-ruched-mesh-dress-petite/3260435?cm_ven=Linkshare&#038;cm_cat=partner&#038;cm_pla=10&#038;cm_ite=1&#038;siteId=fV7QgDWUWe0-FAH2R.3c6_Ae83_9cTD2LQ" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/ta.....83_9cTD2LQ</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-and-in-need-of-fashion-help#post-629097 Sat, 26 May 2012 03:02:51 +0000 Suz 629097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know the answer to this question myself. I suspect cocktail would be a little less dressy and formal than evening - at least strictly speaking - but I am not sure how strictly people tend to speak these days. In other words, sometimes they say one thing and really mean another. </p> <p>My guess is that "cocktail" means you don't have to wear a floor length gown and elbow gloves. You can wear a short but dressy dress. Fabrications might be similar but could be slightly less luxe for cocktail (though not necessarily). Dresses for cocktail might be a bit more on trend. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-and-in-need-of-fashion-help#post-628986 Sat, 26 May 2012 00:31:41 +0000 tigerlily6200 628986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a question I should have asked in my first post:</p> <p>What is the actual definition of cocktail attire for both men and women? When you go to web sites sometimes they have everything jumbled together - evening/cocktail etc?</p> <p>Is it a fabric distinction that makes it different, a length? </p> <p>Obviously I really have no idea when it comes to fashion lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-and-in-need-of-fashion-help#post-628977 Sat, 26 May 2012 00:12:04 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 628977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome to the board. We all have had to deal with weight or body issues at some point. Don't let it discourage you. </p> <p>Would something like this work? The sleeves are shorter but loose and the print is very pretty with the bright to dark pattern.</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/trina-turk-yadva-print-ombre-jersey-dress/3284941?origin=category&#038;fashionColor=&#038;resultback=3990" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/tr.....tback=3990</a></p> <p>This one has similar colors to the one you posted but without the beachy feel of the sheer sleeves.</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique-blouson-silk-charmeuse-dress/3278197?origin=category&#038;fashionColor=&#038;resultback=5776" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/su.....tback=5776</a></p> <p>This is a very elegant dress. Goldenpig is an self-professed apple and posted a similar cut dress in a print recently and it was very figure flattering.</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/tahari-by-arthur-s-levine-gather-side-jersey-sheath-dress/3252017?origin=category&#038;fashionColor=&#038;resultback=2736" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/ta.....tback=2736</a></p> <p>Another pretty print in a wrap style.</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/bcbgmaxazria-jersey-wrap-dress/3252243?origin=category&#038;fashionColor=&#038;resultback=4864" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/bc.....tback=4864</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-and-in-need-of-fashion-help#post-628976 Sat, 26 May 2012 00:12:04 +0000 tigerlily6200 628976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah I could do strapless with something to cover with. I love pashminas and have a dozen or so. I just don't know if I should cover - with big open sleeves or if I should do strapless and cover with a pashmina. </p> <p>I just don't have the knowledge about fashion and what looks good to know what will help me play up my strengths. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-and-in-need-of-fashion-help#post-628965 Sat, 26 May 2012 00:00:49 +0000 Suz 628965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome, and do not despair. Many of us know the stress of shopping under pressure, with few options, at times when we are feeling lousy about our bodies. </p> <p>Comment on a few other people's posts here and in a few days, you will get picture posting privileges. Then you can have someone take a photo of you so we can give some concrete suggestions. Petites may or may not fit you better; it depend a bit on proportion. I am a little taller than you and I wear petites in jackets and dresses and shirts - because I'm short waisted and short armed. I need regular length trousers (even though my legs are also proportionately short). Of course I need to hem them. But if I don't get them regular length, they are too short and don't fit in the rise. Go figure. </p> <p>Since the wedding is in the evening, you could get a sleeveless dress and a pretty shrug or other topper to cover the arms you feel uncomfortable about. And definitely show off those pretty calves! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-and-in-need-of-fashion-help#post-628962 Fri, 25 May 2012 23:57:49 +0000 tigerlily6200 628962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi - I didn't think about petite although it makes sense because I wear petite pants.</p> <p>Can anyone give me their opinion on this dress:</p> <p><a href="http://www.chicos.com/store/browse/product.jsp?maxRec=43&#038;pageId=1&#038;productId=570047022&#038;viewAll=&#038;prd=Illusions+Butterfly+Chiffon+Dress&#038;subCatId=&#038;color=&#038;fromSearch=&#038;inSeam=&#038;posId=9&#038;catId=cat40004&#038;cat=Dresses++Skirts&#038;onSale=&#038;colorFamily=&#038;maxPg=3&#038;size=" rel="nofollow">http://www.chicos.com/store/br.....#038;size=</a></p> <p>It's the Illusions butterfly dress </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-and-in-need-of-fashion-help#post-628927 Fri, 25 May 2012 23:10:22 +0000 christieanne 628927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi and welcome! Sounds like a petite fit might be best considering your height and then something with a loose, flowing sleeve? There are those cut out sleeve items now that just show the top of your arms. Jonesy has one on in her WIW post today. </p> <p>Don't despair! As soon as you comment some through the weekend, you should be able to post pictures too and that might ladies get you sorted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-and-in-need-of-fashion-help#post-628877 Fri, 25 May 2012 21:29:29 +0000 tigerlily6200 628877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry lol it was time for dinner for my little ones. </p> <p>The wedding is June 9th. It is at a mansion in upstate NY. Sunday wedding, 4;30 PM cocktail attire</p> <p>We do have amazon prime and I order from zappos, endless.com etc alot.</p> <p>I know that with exercise some of these body issues will fade but time for myself just isn't a luxury I have right now. </p> <p>Well I'm unsure of my size right now but I did just buy a medium in a dress from Target. I can't get into any of my size 6 dresses; well at least to where they would look appropriate but I can get in to one pair of size 6 jeans.</p> <p>So if I had to guess; I'd say 8 or a 10? I'm short as well, 5'3". I don't know my weight because the scales and I broke up along time ago and I find myself obsessing if I weigh myself alot. </p> <p>I would prefer something that hits at my knees (I don't have the legs to pull off short and too long makes me look ridiculous) and I really do hate my arms. I think I could live with the extra at my tummy if my arms would slim down (omg I sound so vain).</p> <p>So sleeves or big roomy sleeves (see lack of fashion knowledge there) would be my preference.</p> <p>I will look at the sites that were suggested etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-and-in-need-of-fashion-help#post-628872 Fri, 25 May 2012 21:17:03 +0000 sarah 628872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>At Nordstrom's, you can search under dresses by "guest of the wedding".</p> <p>What about this one?</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique-ruched-jersey-dress/2931159?origin=category&#038;fashionColor=Viola&#038;resultback=0" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/su.....sultback=0</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-and-in-need-of-fashion-help#post-628871 Fri, 25 May 2012 21:08:07 +0000 sarah 628871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What size are you? Also, is this an evening or afternoon wedding? Formal? Informal? Are you OK with bare arms? Or do you want sleeves? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-and-in-need-of-fashion-help#post-628870 Fri, 25 May 2012 21:05:17 +0000 sarah 628870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't despair. I know that it can be so hard to accept our bodies once they change with pregnancy and aging. You've come to the right place! You'll see many examples of stylish women with every body type under the sun on this forum! I wonder if a dress with some ruching (nor sure I spelled that correctly) around the mid-section would help you feel better about your post-pregnancy apple tendencies. Since you're in a small town, it might be good to take advantage of the free shipping/free returns policies of places like Nordstrom's and Zappos as you do some dress shopping.</p> <p>I'll be back with some suggestions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-and-in-need-of-fashion-help#post-628869 Fri, 25 May 2012 21:02:39 +0000 velvetychocolate 628869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not an expert on which styles work best on which body shapes, but wanted to ask how much time you have until you attend the wedding? I'm asking because I'm wondering if you have time to order stuff online, and then send it back etc. Seems the mall being an hour away is a bit of a hassle, especially with little ones to look after. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-and-in-need-of-fashion-help#post-628841 Fri, 25 May 2012 20:12:39 +0000 tigerlily6200 628841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not fashionable at all. I am the mother of three kids four years-old and under. But I am in the need of help. I have a wedding to attend and I am a few months out from having my last baby. I am just not losing the weight that fast this time and my body has changed. Last time my stomach went right back now I carry more there.</p> <p>I just don't know what type of dress to look for - I have read the body shape guides and I still have no idea what I am. I went on Amazon and purchased the Body Shape Bible and I wish I could teleport someone here to go shopping with me.</p> <p>I live in a very small town; the nearest mall is over an hour away.</p> <p>I believe that I may be an apple or some form of it with this added middle section; however my arms are fat? That, apparently, was another bonus of this pregnancy.</p> <p>So what type of dress should I get if my arms are bigger, normal size chest, short round waist, a little more than there should be on the thighs, hips, and butt but from the knees down I look pretty good lol</p> <p>Any suggestions or examples would really be appreciated. </p>