https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tadashi-shoji-dress-kr-or-ruminate-compare Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 23:12:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tadashi-shoji-dress-kr-or-ruminate-compare#post-830246 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 15:01:51 +0000 jayne 830246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am going against the stream and voting for the first one. It is a bit more exciting in both the hem and the general look. I like to be original though and the second dress is nice but conservative...it all depends on how you feel about them! which one fulfills the happiness factor? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tadashi-shoji-dress-kr-or-ruminate-compare#post-830223 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 14:13:02 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 830223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the second but my preference is based on proportion more than anything. The waist on the first one seems a bit low for you. If you look at them side by side, you can see that the waist sits higher on the second and the proportions seem better - at least to my eye. </p> <p>Both look lovely on you. I have a black lace/nude underlay tadashi shoji dress and love the brand. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tadashi-shoji-dress-kr-or-ruminate-compare#post-830166 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 10:21:20 +0000 Deborah 830166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both dresses are quite stunning. I err more towards the second as I have thing about hem ruffles:( </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tadashi-shoji-dress-kr-or-ruminate-compare#post-830115 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 05:25:32 +0000 CocoLion 830115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them both on you. #1 looks a bit more modern with the lace pattern, but then again #2 looks a bit more feminine shape-wise. They're both great, just different.</p> <p>Neither of them read as matronly to me, although the shoes go in that direction (sorry). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tadashi-shoji-dress-kr-or-ruminate-compare#post-830110 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 05:12:53 +0000 Kiwichik 830110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Suz - love the sophistication of the simple black dress in 2. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tadashi-shoji-dress-kr-or-ruminate-compare#post-830045 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 04:01:06 +0000 Suz 830045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I much prefer #2. While the lace is a great idea, I'm not crazy about the hem or sleeve detail of #1. It feels more girlish or less sophisticated. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tadashi-shoji-dress-kr-or-ruminate-compare#post-829929 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 00:55:46 +0000 amiable 829929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you seen this article? </p> <p><a href="http://40plusstyle.com/how-to-dress-mother-of-the-bride/" rel="nofollow">http://40plusstyle.com/how-to-.....the-bride/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tadashi-shoji-dress-kr-or-ruminate-compare#post-829872 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 23:57:21 +0000 unfrumped 829872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Caro, hi! Im not really looking for black; it just so ubiquitous. So at least I found some partly not- black. Navy isn't great on me but I keep my eye out for charcoal, bronze, dark taupe, burgundy. Keeping current dress on hand ' til new size comes in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tadashi-shoji-dress-kr-or-ruminate-compare#post-829857 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 23:38:06 +0000 Caro in Oz 829857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I were you I wouldn't be looking for black. Do you wear navy? My reasoning is you can wear navy anywhere you can wear black &amp; also to weddings &amp; parties when black may be too sombre.</p> <p>If you do need a black dress then I like #2 too - it is more sophisticated imo. If the smaller size doesn't work could you have this one altered? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tadashi-shoji-dress-kr-or-ruminate-compare#post-829801 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 22:23:55 +0000 unfrumped 829801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you all are great help. # 1 is very close and I so wanted it to work when I ordered it. The ruffles are net and not me. I like swirly skirts with knife pleats or gores better. </p> <p>Angie' s jean post may have helped , too. If she can still be looking after trying on 50 pairs of jeans, maybe I can try not to get grumpy over 4 dresses! Also I will have to keep capsule strategy in mind. The point is to have a small capsule of dressy items that I really can grab and not be in a tizzy shopping before each event, and not just collect random dresses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tadashi-shoji-dress-kr-or-ruminate-compare#post-829773 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 21:26:25 +0000 IdaLu 829773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry if I wasn't clear -- I mean like in Nanabear's comment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tadashi-shoji-dress-kr-or-ruminate-compare#post-829772 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 21:25:32 +0000 IdaLu 829772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dress in number 2 seems to be much more of a classic style that'll remain stylish for a LOOng time. It also seems to be more forgiving as far as the fit goes. I like it more and it seems like it'd be very easy to wear a cardigan or jacket over, like the last comment said about dress number 1. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tadashi-shoji-dress-kr-or-ruminate-compare#post-829771 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 21:20:48 +0000 Thistle 829771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #2 better. Quite a bit better, actually, but then I prefer clean lines. Not sure either of these are what you are looking for though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tadashi-shoji-dress-kr-or-ruminate-compare#post-829740 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 20:38:46 +0000 bj1111 829740@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ditto everyone on the frou aspect. I like the second one better. But you have to feel it. How does the ruffle strike you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tadashi-shoji-dress-kr-or-ruminate-compare#post-829733 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 20:27:01 +0000 Nanabear 829733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the lace on nude dress, but I'm not crazy about the bottom ruffle hem. #2 looks great! A minimalist clean cropped cardigan or jacket would look great over it (although IMHO you can totally wear it sleeveless). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tadashi-shoji-dress-kr-or-ruminate-compare#post-829724 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 20:11:24 +0000 Anonymous 829724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have lace over nude items - a top and A Line dress, both are a few seasons old. I think the style will be here for a few more seasons. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tadashi-shoji-dress-kr-or-ruminate-compare#post-829702 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 19:31:03 +0000 unfrumped 829702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So hard to get all the right details in one dress! I do know I like the dark lace over nude/taupe for a look that is softer than black. That type of fabric is everywhere now, though mostly in sheath styles, so that's why I'm looking to see if I can find the right style. Probably will be so "out" in a year! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tadashi-shoji-dress-kr-or-ruminate-compare#post-829699 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 19:23:29 +0000 Anonymous 829699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the second one better. I am not too crazy about the ruffle hem on the first one. It looks a little debutante to me. The second one is more sophisticated. I would also like to see you in more flirty pumps with either one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tadashi-shoji-dress-kr-or-ruminate-compare#post-829698 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 19:19:39 +0000 Adelfa 829698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, love the lace dress! Suits you so well and creates a mood all by itself! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-tadashi-shoji-dress-kr-or-ruminate-compare#post-829694 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 19:13:05 +0000 unfrumped 829694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here is a Tadashi Shoji dress that was in transit during my post on dress delivery.<br /> Black lace over nude.</p> <p>Now, there is a fit problem. The bodice has darts that create roomage intended for bustage, and I am unable to, er, fulfill the expectations. "My" seamstress may be able to take in the dart and still get the right fit, but I would have to see. I think it is otherwise the right size and just after I ordered it I see no more small sizes available. It's also "straighter" though the self-belt is too loose, so I would aim for more fit. The material and pattern is really pretty; is the style too "girly", do you think?<br /> I am not sure of my eye anymore for the matronly-girly balance.</p> <p>Next to it, just to compare silhouettes, I've re-posted the Adrianna Papell dress in size 4, which is too big as-is, but I've ordered the 2 to see if it would fit better, .</p> <p>Neither of these is actually intended for MOTB (hoping for more spring-like color) , but are under consideration for my imaginary party lifestyle, which includes wedding guest opportunities. #1 is definitely a party frock. #2 is problematic due to being sleeveless, so if the new size fits and I added it to wardrobe it will be an orphan unless I develop jackets to go with it. Still it's kind of interesting because the fabric, which is actually a kind of subtle print with black and bronze, has some ability to dress up or down (e.g., classic tailored blazer vs. blingy bolero/cardi stuff), whereas #1 is all dressy.</p> <p>Any comments are welcome! </p>