https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-happiness-factor Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 16 May 2026 21:27:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-happiness-factor#post-830965 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:38:44 +0000 Angie 830965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anne, pass on the dress!! Life is too short to feel that unhappy in an outfit despite the fact that the silhouette is superb. Learn from this and it's onto a better frock! xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-happiness-factor#post-830962 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:37:20 +0000 Freckles 830962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a wise decision and how awesome that it can be passed on to someone you know who will appreciate it.<br /> Feeling fab has such an impact on the way we hold our bodies and the confidence that exudes. Very smart decision to pass it on. I need to learn from your example. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-happiness-factor#post-830909 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:46:53 +0000 Amy 830909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is pretty on you, but it should feel good too. Good for you in letting it go! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-happiness-factor#post-830907 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:45:11 +0000 Spiffy 830907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is something I struggle with also, flattering items that don't make my heart wriggle. I'm inspired by your resolve to let an item like that go. Thank you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-happiness-factor#post-830892 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:23:34 +0000 Transcona Shannon 830892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you're not in love with it and feel "meh" wearing it, then out it goes, flattering or not. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-happiness-factor#post-830852 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:35:27 +0000 Glory 830852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love that you know what you want and that you are passing it to someone who can enjoy it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-happiness-factor#post-830801 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 10:41:25 +0000 Deborah 830801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anne I think our clothes not only need to look fab but they need to make us feel fab! I think you look gorgeous in this but I completely understand why you need to pass it on </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-happiness-factor#post-830779 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 07:07:12 +0000 RoseandJoan 830779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Put it down to experience Anne, just keep in my mind the shape without the shearing the next time you are looking for a dress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-happiness-factor#post-830776 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 06:54:38 +0000 Kiwichik 830776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't believe it has zero happiness factor - you look so good in it - but if it isn't your thing - then I guess passing it on is the best way to go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-happiness-factor#post-830742 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 05:11:18 +0000 anne 830742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone. I should point out that the side view of this dress is not great, and I have just spend 10 minutes trying in vain to find a picture to demonstrate this (5 years on YLF = lots of posts!)</p> <p>I do like the drapyness - it is the elasticated shirring that doesn't do it for me. It is bust flattening. And I have a large ribcage compared to my bust so having the waist on my ribs is annoying. (In the pic I pulled the ribbing up and belted partly on it and partly below it) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-happiness-factor#post-830735 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 04:42:27 +0000 CocoLion 830735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is really attractive on you! My mother has always said, "you have to suffer to be beautiful." But I think that has changed. Women want to look amazing AND be comfortable at the same time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-happiness-factor#post-830728 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 04:23:28 +0000 Suz 830728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks terrific on you, Anne, and I think it would be a great idea to look for a similar silhouette in a fit that works! If it itches (especially in the heat) out the door it goes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-happiness-factor#post-830716 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:24:18 +0000 Adelfa 830716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been passing on some great items that just aren't doing it for me. Good for you for figuring this out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-happiness-factor#post-830684 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:38:36 +0000 Thistle 830684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a member of the no itch club. if it itches, time to donate, no matter how great it looks. I second finding a similar style in a no itch construction! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-happiness-factor#post-830682 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:35:50 +0000 Caro in Oz 830682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nothing is worth itching for:) Maybe a replacement in a similar style would work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-happiness-factor#post-830681 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:33:55 +0000 anne 830681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know Joy and Sara I like it in these photos too!! Just not in the flesh.</p> <p>The woman I offered it too even offered to pay me for it, (which of course I turned down)! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-happiness-factor#post-830675 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:24:49 +0000 Anonymous 830675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sorry that this dress doesn't feel fab because it is one of your best in photos. However, the happiness factor is major consideration </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-happiness-factor#post-830672 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:22:13 +0000 MNsara 830672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awww, cuz you look great in it, but those points of irritation aren't ones that can be seen. </p> <p>Good call for not torturing yourself with itch and fit any longer!</p> <p>Now you know what style to be on the lookout for </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-happiness-factor#post-830667 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:16:01 +0000 anne 830667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is the last time I am wearing this dress. Angie said something like it was my most flattering look, but I have no happiness factor in it and only kept it because it didn't need ironing and had a full skirt which was handy when I was on creche at church and needed to sit on the floor. </p> <p>Yesterday I wore it for creche and then decided to give it away. I asked a younger woman at church (same height as me, but, slimmer, bigger bust and higher waist) it she'd like it and she jumped at the chance!</p> <p>I have pinpointed what ruins the happiness for me 1) an elasticated waist (not visible under the belt) which is too high and also is itchy) 2) the pattern is not bright enough - the whites are greyed. I tried to brighten up the outfit with the white broach and the red cardi, but at some point it will get too hot for the cardi!</p> <p>Sorry Angie! </p>