https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-a-fan-of-dresses Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 05 May 2026 03:30:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-a-fan-of-dresses#post-205612 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:06:02 +0000 Barbara 205612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>shell, I agree with you! I've tried SO many times through the years to love dresses, but I just don't feel like myself when wearing a dress! The only frock I own is a mod vintage 70's color block dress, which I rarely wear. I do wear skirts with tights in the fall. But most days I wear jeans and have built my entire wardrobe around denim. This approach works for both my personal style AND lifestyle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-a-fan-of-dresses#post-205609 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:51:10 +0000 Queen Mum 205609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>shell- I find that I have to wear a slip between a dress and leggings. That really helps keep the hemline of the dress in place. I know a slip sounds really old lady, but it works. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-a-fan-of-dresses#post-205607 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:48:37 +0000 shell 205607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I do love wearing the BR wrap dress, but it's one of my worst offenders! It is out of control on windy day </p> <p>I have a variety of styles of dresses, from knits to wovens, sheaths to fit n flares, and they are all high maintenance. I'm wearing a sheath dress today w leggings and I'm still constantly adjusting the hem when I stand upor smoothing it down when I sit. I guess it just comes with the territory. :/ I do feel particularly fab today, so I can't hate on dresses too hard they're just annoying! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-a-fan-of-dresses#post-205559 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:28:13 +0000 tarzy 205559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, I'm with you, Shell. I dip my toe in now and then, but I don't feel as fab in dresses. Give me a great pair of drapey pants any day! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-a-fan-of-dresses#post-205484 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:29:14 +0000 Carole 205484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't you think it is all about the fit and fabric? I just bought a shirt dress today made from silk and it's so comfy and fits great. I'm taking back a similar style dress I bought at Target because it was inexpensive. I figure that if I am just going to have a few dresses better to have one that fits great, feels great, and spend more, than one that looks good but just feels ok because of the fit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-a-fan-of-dresses#post-205466 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:14:38 +0000 chewyspaghetti 205466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are you wearing mostly knit dresses Shell? I find that woven dresses have less need of fidgetting and stay in place better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-a-fan-of-dresses#post-205465 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:12:59 +0000 Angie 205465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think this is unreasonable thinking, Shell. Are you relieved :)</p> <p>It's all in the style and fabric of the dress though. Details! The first picture you EVER posted here on YLF was of you in a BR wrap dress. We all did back flips because you looked so stunning. And you felt stunning too. Remember how excited you were? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-a-fan-of-dresses#post-205457 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:07:09 +0000 shell 205457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the validation. I do like the idea of leggings, but it's been too warm to wear them lately. Maybe I'll change my tune in fall! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-a-fan-of-dresses#post-205203 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 03:59:49 +0000 Sihaya 205203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have slowly worked my way into liking dresses but I totally know where you're coming from Shell. I feel most comfortable in dresses when I pair them with leggings just so I don't accidentally flash someone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-a-fan-of-dresses#post-205196 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 03:40:04 +0000 marianna 205196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know where you are coming from, Shell. I feel most comfortable in pants because I know I'm all covered. When I wear dresses I always worry about accidentally exposing too much. I am always paranoid about my skirt flying up or getting stuck somewhere, etc. I'm paranoid about stuff like that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-a-fan-of-dresses#post-205192 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 03:37:55 +0000 Desmo April 205192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm totally with you on that. </p> <p>I do have a few dresses and I even wear them occasionally.I realize a good dress can be flattering. I'm just don't like wearing them that much, I feel like I can do so much more in pants. The biggest strike for me is I can't ride to work in a dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-a-fan-of-dresses#post-205178 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 02:36:23 +0000 Maya 205178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think your opinion is invalid Shell. I feel the same way wearing jeans now. I find them much more fussy and uncomfortable. Between the always too-short rise, digging waistband, pulling and whiskering across the hips and thighs (and I don't even have curvy hips and thighs), and constant adjusting when I sit and stand (not to mention weird crotch issues...) I have had it. It looks like you have the same issues in dresses. We're all different I guess. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-a-fan-of-dresses#post-205174 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 02:29:00 +0000 shell 205174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm almost afraid to admit this, since I know YLF has a rather large roster for "team dress", but I've decided I don't really love dresses.</p> <p>Now, I'm not saying I hate dresses. In fact, I wear a dress two or three times a week. I do think they look very flattering. I love that they are easy to throw on and simple to accessorize. You don't have to worry about PPL, shirt length...all those fun things.</p> <p>But, like I said, I don't really love dresses. I find them to be super uncomfortable. I feel like I'm fidgeting all day long, making sure the skirt portion is laying nicely (especially after sitting or going to the bathroom!), keeping the skirt down on a windy day, fussing with the skirt portion when I sit down so it doesn't wrinkle or bunch up underneath me. It's just a lot of work!</p> <p>Am I just a big baby about dresses or can anyone else sympathize with me? </p>