https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-my-usual-type-of-dress---yay-or-nay Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:57:03 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-my-usual-type-of-dress---yay-or-nay#post-627790 Thu, 24 May 2012 17:52:56 +0000 catgirl 627790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it on you; however, I'd think hard about when you'll wear it. I've learned not to cut the tags on something new to my style right away - I keep it in the closet and spend a week or two thinking about if I'd wear it that day. If I don't have an occasion for it within two weeks, I send it back. This is really hard, especially with shoes, as I am SO Team Wear, but it has saved my closet from having even more orphans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-my-usual-type-of-dress---yay-or-nay#post-627776 Thu, 24 May 2012 17:33:22 +0000 Anonymous 627776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look beautiful in that dress. I am glad it came home with you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-my-usual-type-of-dress---yay-or-nay#post-627773 Thu, 24 May 2012 17:25:57 +0000 Janet 627773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, everybody! </p> <p>This came home with me. Vix, this was definitely a "want" not "need" purchase, but the rest of the day's purchases were mostly boring but necessary things like underwear and layering tanks, so I took care of the "needs" too. </p> <p>(Although I must say it made me very happy to find one of the seven available bras in my hard-to-find size on the Nordstrom sale rack was not only a perfect, comfortable fit in a beautiful color and style, but also had matching panties!)</p> <p>I feel like a purchase a bit out of my usual style comfort zone like this is justified at such a good bargain price. I get to try out something a little different for a small monetary risk. </p> <p>I'm going to try out some shoe options with this. Obviously the shoes above are just what I was wearing yesterday. Maybe my black platform sandals? Or even my black studded ballet flats or flat sandals. I'd keep this really simple -- shoes, cuff or bangle bracelet, and bag, and that's it. I could throw on my white denim jacket when I want covered arms. I think I'll have fun with this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-my-usual-type-of-dress---yay-or-nay#post-627743 Thu, 24 May 2012 16:52:23 +0000 Anonymous 627743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A big YAY! from me. Looks fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-my-usual-type-of-dress---yay-or-nay#post-627705 Thu, 24 May 2012 16:06:40 +0000 krishnidoux 627705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-my-usual-type-of-dress---yay-or-nay#post-627624 Thu, 24 May 2012 14:39:12 +0000 Vix 627624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you on the general high neckline avoidance (ditto, with exceptions) but I really like this on you. As others have said it's very flattering.</p> <p>If it fills a need, then sure -- buy it. If it's a want, I might think a little bit more about the where/when/how you'd wear it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-my-usual-type-of-dress---yay-or-nay#post-627439 Thu, 24 May 2012 04:04:05 +0000 Kari 627439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it on you. The color blocked sections are placed in a way that is very flattering. If its comfortable, go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-my-usual-type-of-dress---yay-or-nay#post-627379 Thu, 24 May 2012 02:44:59 +0000 Deborah 627379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet is a great dress and I think it looks wonderful on you. I would prefer different shoes with it though. While it's somewhat different from your norm, I do think this is still "you". Definitely a keeper. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-my-usual-type-of-dress---yay-or-nay#post-627347 Thu, 24 May 2012 02:16:24 +0000 velvetychocolate 627347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love it on you Janet, and I like it so much that I'm not wondering where you'd wear it, or if it fits into your current lifestyle or what have you, because it's that fab on you! </p> <p>To me, it looks like the kind of thing you could just pop on and you will look gorgeous, no matter what the situation. </p> <p>I'm with citygirldc on this - "do not pass go" ...definitely keep and do not second-guess yourself. It's amazing on you! Even though it's a little bit different than your usual - it's a really great dress on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-my-usual-type-of-dress---yay-or-nay#post-627226 Thu, 24 May 2012 00:19:55 +0000 Suz 627226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like it on you; it's down to whether you'll wear it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-my-usual-type-of-dress---yay-or-nay#post-627221 Thu, 24 May 2012 00:17:05 +0000 Aida 627221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Angie, the graphic integrity of the dress fits well with your style to my eye even if the cut isn't your usual go. I vote yay, I think it's an amazing dress!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-my-usual-type-of-dress---yay-or-nay#post-627218 Thu, 24 May 2012 00:16:05 +0000 rae 627218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Similar question to Anna's - how would you style it? </p> <p>I think the high contrast, V-like slash of white breaks up the chest area as nicely as any low necklind - but would this mitigating factor get hidden under a jacket for day to day wear, leaving you with that high neck again? I'm also having a hard time picturing shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-my-usual-type-of-dress---yay-or-nay#post-627179 Wed, 23 May 2012 23:35:51 +0000 Angie 627179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a yay!</p> <p>I think it fits into your style quite well. Graphic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-my-usual-type-of-dress---yay-or-nay#post-627178 Wed, 23 May 2012 23:35:11 +0000 DonnaF 627178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very, very flattering, and at a price that will give you permission to experiment in this direction without pain since the CPW will be modest even if you find you only wear it a few times. Would not say the same thing if it were $250! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-my-usual-type-of-dress---yay-or-nay#post-627162 Wed, 23 May 2012 23:16:59 +0000 Ginkgo 627162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this dress on you! It's very flattering and yet very simple, you'll get a lot of use out of this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-my-usual-type-of-dress---yay-or-nay#post-627155 Wed, 23 May 2012 23:09:12 +0000 Vicki 627155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, yes, and what's not to love about Megan Draper, who does everything well! I like the cut and the geometric design. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-my-usual-type-of-dress---yay-or-nay#post-627154 Wed, 23 May 2012 23:08:37 +0000 citygirldc 627154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE IT!! Do not return. Do not pass go. It looks great and very modern. Plus I love a great color block especially one that looks great on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-my-usual-type-of-dress---yay-or-nay#post-627153 Wed, 23 May 2012 23:07:43 +0000 Transcona Shannon 627153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Janet - I was just curious. I do think it looks fantastic on you. And for $25 - even better! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-my-usual-type-of-dress---yay-or-nay#post-627150 Wed, 23 May 2012 23:06:43 +0000 Janet 627150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anna, that is a really good question, and I'm thinking about it. It's comfortable enough for an everyday kind of outfit, but it probably reads dressier than my usual style. I suppose it might seem more like a good work outfit for someone who works a more conventional job. I could definitely wear it for client meetings, but I don't want to keep making the mistake of buying things that are too dressy for most of my life. </p> <p>Shannon, I tried a dress with this cut recently and was pleasantly surprised that I liked the cut on me. I didn't buy it at the time because I thought the other dress's print might have been a little too sweet for me. I like the bold, graphic, simple nature of this one.</p> <p>Oh, it's $25, if that helps, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-my-usual-type-of-dress---yay-or-nay#post-627148 Wed, 23 May 2012 23:03:46 +0000 christy 627148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks fantastic on you. Do you think you'll wear it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-my-usual-type-of-dress---yay-or-nay#post-627142 Wed, 23 May 2012 22:56:27 +0000 Transcona Shannon 627142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look fantastic in it Janet (although I think you'd look fantastic in a burlap sack!) but I'm curious what drew you to the dress? It is quite different for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-my-usual-type-of-dress---yay-or-nay#post-627119 Wed, 23 May 2012 22:32:27 +0000 goldenpig 627119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Big yay! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-my-usual-type-of-dress---yay-or-nay#post-627117 Wed, 23 May 2012 22:31:30 +0000 annagybe 627117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I voted yay but with a qualifier. It's a great dress and looks great on you, but it just doesn't seem like you entirely. Where would you wear this? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-my-usual-type-of-dress---yay-or-nay#post-627116 Wed, 23 May 2012 22:27:49 +0000 Anonymous 627116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-my-usual-type-of-dress---yay-or-nay#post-627115 Wed, 23 May 2012 22:27:09 +0000 Jilly 627115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's figure flattering - you look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-my-usual-type-of-dress---yay-or-nay#post-627113 Wed, 23 May 2012 22:21:57 +0000 Janet 627113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a little bit Megan Draper, which I like, although not a cut I typically go for. Usually I avoid high necklines but thought maybe the strong geometric vertical lines help. </p> <p>What do you think? </p>