https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-liking-what-i-am-seeing Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:11:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-liking-what-i-am-seeing/page/2#post-2001142 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 17:49:02 +0000 Carla 2001142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I totally regret not getting that gorgeous Club Monaco Elianna dress last year, and am so glad to see it is a repeat style at the moment. I just need to decide black or stripe ...&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-liking-what-i-am-seeing/page/2#post-2001125 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 17:02:47 +0000 Angie 2001125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Anchie</b>, I like this dress too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-liking-what-i-am-seeing/page/2#post-2000958 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 02:26:50 +0000 Windchime 2000958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m delighted to see midi-length dresses are sticking around another season. But I, too, have ended up ruling a lot of them out for various reasons—wrong colors, prints I don’t care for, too-high side slits, etc. More than once I thought a dress would be great for work until I looked at the back view, which revealed a plunging rear neckline, leaving half or more of one’s back exposed. Gorgeous and alluring but not gonna fly at work.</p> <p>I believe Angie when she says more are coming. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-liking-what-i-am-seeing/page/2#post-2000929 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 00:35:54 +0000 christina 2000929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm heading to the Middle East next month for a vacation so I've been on the hunt for dresses that cover both my shoulder and knees - and can handle the heat. I love wearing dresses, so they are always on my packing list.&nbsp; I have not been impressed with much out there right now.&nbsp; I'm not a huge fan of granny prints and a little apprehensive about wrap dresses for this trip in case I run into a gusset of&nbsp;wind:)&nbsp; Not only are the silhouettes flimsy but the fabric feels and looks like cheap polyester from the '70s.&nbsp; I think part of my problem is that the midi&nbsp;silhouette overwhelms me unless there is some definition.&nbsp; I have the added complication of requiring dresses to be packable - size of skirt and soft vs crisp.&nbsp; I've been looking at Ace &amp; Jig, Miranda Bennett and Johnny Was.&nbsp; I think I'll give that Club Monaco dress a try - last year's version was much too heavy for my climate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-liking-what-i-am-seeing/page/2#post-2000239 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 19:11:53 +0000 anchie 2000239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie - very nice dress. Last year version was not available here. Maybe this year will, fingers crossed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-liking-what-i-am-seeing/page/2#post-2000235 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 19:05:43 +0000 Angie 2000235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Smittie</b> and<b> Anchie</b>, I have last year's CM dress. The stripe this year in a bit different.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-liking-what-i-am-seeing/page/2#post-2000222 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 18:49:14 +0000 Anonymous 2000222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like that Elianna dress too, <b>Angie</b>. I like the black. (Surprising myself.)&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-liking-what-i-am-seeing/page/2#post-2000221 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 18:48:30 +0000 anchie 2000221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dreika - I always forget about Mango. Seems like it is worth a look.<br /> Jules - exactly, flimsy fabric and lack of structure is what bothers me the most.<br /> Angie - don’t you already have Club Monaco dress? I am somewhat disappointed with Boden spring offerings so far, but if you model those dresses for us, I may change my mind:)<br /> Christina F - completely agree with you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-liking-what-i-am-seeing#post-2000217 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 18:40:58 +0000 Christina F. 2000217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div><b>Sara</b> - I don't mind them so much really, but there is a same-ness to the offerings that is annoying, especially for people who don't think that look is for them. There is some iteration of it out there somewhere that I could love for myself, for sure, but I'd have to comb through the many options and be picky about it.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>All I did there was to put "floral dress" into the Nordy website search bar - have at it! So many options! It's a nice looking dress, actually.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-liking-what-i-am-seeing#post-2000212 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 18:34:18 +0000 Angie 2000212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Dreika</b>, HIGH FIVE.</p> <p><b>Sal</b>, I'm waving at my frock buddy.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>April</b>, SOOOO with you on coverage and relaxation - but not into sack either (anymore).&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Anchie,</b> that's a really fun '80s inspired maximal dress.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think I might order these soon: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-liking-what-i-am-seeing#post-2000169 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 16:20:48 +0000 Jules 2000169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I on the other hand LOVE the grandma’s couch patterns, but I think of them as romantic botanicals, or something like that!<br /> The Gap has a ton of modest sleeved dresses in their new arrivals, but I was struck watching the videos how even the models didn’t appear to have waists in them, even with a waist tie. Fabrics seem flimsy and the dresses lack structure. I’m too old for that, frankly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-liking-what-i-am-seeing#post-2000163 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 16:11:41 +0000 Sara L. 2000163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Christina F. - I'm laughing so hard - I love "grandma's furniture" florals!&nbsp; My sister teases me that my secret style is "granny chic".&nbsp; My ears perked up at your description and sure enough I love the floral pattern on the dress you linked.&nbsp; Send any more you find my way!&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-liking-what-i-am-seeing#post-2000149 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 15:50:07 +0000 Dreika 2000149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also look for a nice midi dress with structured fluidity like Angie describes it - some structure around the waist, possibly with sleeves (if yes, definitely have to be fitted, not puffed, wide or flutter) and A line shape not too wide. Not black or black based pattern - I can't wear black patterns is spring and summer.&nbsp;<br />Mango has some not bad options although most of their dresses are too shapeless for my taste. Their quality is not always top but on the other hand I do have some very nice items from them which have held well.&nbsp;<br />The third find is from the winter collection and on sale now, I'm considering getting it. It's not spring/summer dress but maybe for the prize it's worth updating my fall/winter dress options...&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-liking-what-i-am-seeing#post-2000124 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 14:52:52 +0000 Christina F. 2000124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Molly, I think that dress's print is too small scale and bright to read as "grandma's furniture." At least not in my eyes, and I made that comment. Not all floral skew that way, IMO.</div><div><br /></div><div>This is more what I had in mind: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/chelsea28-floral-ruffle-dress/5056645?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;breadcrumb=Home%2FAll%20Results&amp;color=navy%20floral">https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/c.....rsonalized</a><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-liking-what-i-am-seeing#post-2000108 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 14:25:00 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2000108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suntiger, yes, pepto-bismal. Straight up harshness, nothing to add interest. Otoh, this top, which is a far brighter pink than I expect myself to like, stopped me in my tracks the other night. Not crazy about the shape, but I am crazy about the color--it's gorgeous in person. </p> <p></p> <p>Jenni NZ, I'm sure the problem will be over-abundance, rather than the opposite. Just having a good whine at the moment.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-liking-what-i-am-seeing#post-2000064 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 12:48:52 +0000 Molly Mac 2000064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I found this dress on deep discount at The Gap. I was a little skeptical because of the "grandma's furniture" print and it doesn't really look that great on the model. But for $16 I figured I would try it. It is surprisingly cute on. I switched out the belt with a wide leather belt which helps give better waist definition and a focal point amongst all the print. Sometimes a wild card just works. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-liking-what-i-am-seeing#post-2000018 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 07:40:13 +0000 anchie 2000018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great selection of dresses, Bijou and Angie. There is a hope.<br /> And glad to hear I am not the only one who feels this way about this grandma furniture prints and deep v-necks.<br /> After more searching I found this over the top dress that I am strangely attracted to. Maybe all this dark winter neutrals are getting to me. Please talk me out of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-liking-what-i-am-seeing#post-1999760 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 15:55:57 +0000 April 1999760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm liking the coverage and the relaxation of the body con silhouette that has been so predominant for the past, say ten years or so.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Agree with early comments about the prints.&nbsp; I know that right now "more is more" but I don't want to drown in a loudly-colored floral print.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-liking-what-i-am-seeing#post-1999758 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 15:50:53 +0000 Synne 1999758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Omg, did someone say grandma's furniture-prints? Haha. I recently returned both the midi dresses I bought earlier this month because of this reason. Although I loved the length and fit... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-liking-what-i-am-seeing#post-1999730 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 15:00:46 +0000 delurked 1999730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m excited about what I’m seeing this spring so far as far as lengths. Finally some coverage in dresses. Floral prints, which I like. A wrap style isn’t usually my favorite, but I have added one. The puff sleeves and extra ruffle sleeves don’t work for me though. I’m thinking I will be able to find some of what I’m looking for this season in skirts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-liking-what-i-am-seeing#post-1999655 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 06:48:05 +0000 Jenni NZ 1999655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I pretty much always see something I like, every season? And my market is way smaller than that of the US or even Canada or Australia. So I don't really understand why you all can't find things. Maybe you are looking too early? Our lovely summer weather feels a bit autumnal today- but I have a new dress waiting from December that I got at an outlet store for $20. I would not look in stores much until it IS autumn, which is several weeks away yet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-liking-what-i-am-seeing#post-1999619 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 01:49:25 +0000 Sal 1999619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love a vee neck!! And I don’t even mind a bit of cleavage for non work time.</p> <p>Love your picks Angie and Brooklyn. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-liking-what-i-am-seeing#post-1999607 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 01:30:08 +0000 Angie 1999607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Christina</b>, it was SO gorgeous. I loved the red. &nbsp;Had pockets and everything. I was disappointed...:( </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-liking-what-i-am-seeing#post-1999606 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 01:29:06 +0000 Anonymous 1999606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@FashIntern pepto bismol pink? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-liking-what-i-am-seeing#post-1999604 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 01:28:35 +0000 Angie 1999604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm liking these dresses I'm seeing:&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-liking-what-i-am-seeing#post-1999603 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 01:24:49 +0000 Christina F. 1999603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ack - good to know! I’m kind of heartbroken, but ordering it and being disappointed would have been worse. Thanks Angie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-liking-what-i-am-seeing#post-1999601 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 01:21:47 +0000 Angie 1999601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can see you rock all that, <b>Brooklyn. </b>Steam Punk boots too.&nbsp;<b></b></p> <p><b>Anchie</b> and&nbsp;<b></b>others, <b></b><b></b>it's&nbsp;only Feburary. Give it time. There will be fabulous dresses and skirts. I'm positive about it :)</p> <p>V-necks are on the rise though - and I thought that would make many of you happy....</p> <p><b>Christina,</b> the front pleats on that gorgeous Boden dress lie funny and stick out - which is why I sent it back and it's not a top pick.&nbsp;<b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-liking-what-i-am-seeing#post-1999591 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 01:01:44 +0000 Brooklyn 1999591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We are going into Autumn/Winter here but I like what I see so far. Veronika Maine, my favourite Australian retailer, has just launched its A/W 19 collection. I love all the dresses and skirts. I even like the western vibe. Never say never, ha ha! And I’m glad to see the return of lace up, heeled ankle boots (definitely on my list for this year). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-liking-what-i-am-seeing#post-1999557 Wed, 06 Feb 2019 23:41:15 +0000 Anonymous 1999557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am also sitting out wrap dresses as I can t fill them out. I don't really need any new dresses if I wear jackets with what I have. I have pasted on almost all my pencil skirts and intend to look for some new skirts. So far nothing has tempted me. I hope it is just too early. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-liking-what-i-am-seeing#post-1999556 Wed, 06 Feb 2019 23:39:56 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1999556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More complaining from me, because Rachylou's mauve post is too far back. I'm seeing pink, which would be fine, except a lot of it is between bubble gum and Barbie. Not fine with me. I'm OK with pops of magenta and fuchsia, and with blush, pale pink and I think with Millennial Pink (although I'm not really sure what that is), but not this stuff. </p>