https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/now-for-something-completely-different Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:38:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/now-for-something-completely-different#post-2285521 Tue, 11 Oct 2022 13:56:17 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2285521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Kathie! I used to wear this length a lot. Shortly after we moved here, when I saw it trending again, I was excited to get my bin of skirts this length out of storage. When I finally got back there, I saw that &amp; many other things had been stolen. So I’ve been thinking of more skirts this length, just am not good at going out with a list in hand. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/now-for-something-completely-different#post-2285519 Tue, 11 Oct 2022 13:51:56 +0000 Kathie 2285519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks great on you, and I like the fit, both laced and not. The only though that went through my mind is that it's a bit longer than most of the dresses/skirts that you wear. But that could be "completely different" in a good way. Otherwise, if you like it, and think you'll wear it, then I'm all in favor of waiting until it's the price you want to pay, and then grabbing it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/now-for-something-completely-different#post-2285516 Tue, 11 Oct 2022 13:43:24 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2285516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Sally. I’m holding my breath until Dec when I hear if i got the grant. But even if I didn’t, I can see wearing this in archives, etc and to some jobs I might apply for. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/now-for-something-completely-different#post-2285509 Tue, 11 Oct 2022 12:39:53 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2285509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Zaoebi, You’re the one who suggested RATE farmers wife, not me. I’m trying to get away from that look altogether. I do ask for opinions, so should be graceful in accepting that you think I look like a rougher version of what I described as shlubby and shapeless. Good to know what you really think—I’m surprised to hear you say that, but am aware there are others on here who agree. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/now-for-something-completely-different#post-2285507 Tue, 11 Oct 2022 12:33:43 +0000 Zaeobi 2285507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No I got it - hence the modified moniker of 'RATE farmer's wife' instead of 'actual farmer's wife' lol!&nbsp;</p> <p>Nothing against farmers (or their wives), mind you - just that they probably don't wear much patent footwear or press their everyday clothes :D&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/now-for-something-completely-different#post-2285505 Tue, 11 Oct 2022 12:29:05 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2285505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Zaoebi, could it be that you’ve understood “farmers wife” as something I aspire instead of the default “style” I want to get away from? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/now-for-something-completely-different#post-2285504 Tue, 11 Oct 2022 12:27:11 +0000 Zaeobi 2285504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of course, but you mentioned needing to press it occasionally &amp; you have those nice patent shoes in your other post - hence just rough 'around the edges', not all around ;)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/now-for-something-completely-different#post-2285456 Tue, 11 Oct 2022 06:32:21 +0000 Sally 2285456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s beautiful on you. I can’t help you around the practicalities of it (will you wear it? Does it fill a gap?) but it is a beautiful dress and the colour really suits you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/now-for-something-completely-different#post-2285447 Tue, 11 Oct 2022 03:30:51 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2285447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Z, hahaha. “Farmers wife” is entirely rough, not just edges. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/now-for-something-completely-different#post-2285445 Tue, 11 Oct 2022 03:24:57 +0000 Zaeobi 2285445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a gorgeous dress! The sleeves &amp; neckline make it feel a little different to the traditional style - I can see it fitting your 'slightly RATE farmer's wife' aesthetic. </p> <p>Here's hoping it's still there in January! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/now-for-something-completely-different#post-2285412 Mon, 10 Oct 2022 22:18:31 +0000 Kate 2285412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's really beautiful, and looks great on. I would look forward to getting it in January. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/now-for-something-completely-different#post-2285192 Sun, 09 Oct 2022 17:28:39 +0000 Star (Lise) 2285192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow it looks really good Stag. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/now-for-something-completely-different#post-2285175 Sun, 09 Oct 2022 15:42:20 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2285175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nikki, I tried. They came down from 159 to 150, then laughed. If it’s meant to be, it will be there later. </p> <p>I overheard her telling another customer that the online shop will reopen in January. <a href="https://www.ananda-naturmode.de/shop/" rel="nofollow">https://www.ananda-naturmode.de/shop/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/now-for-something-completely-different#post-2285173 Sun, 09 Oct 2022 15:39:07 +0000 Anonymous 2285173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it is very pretty! Great color and fit. I like the lacing and sleeve details. Could you haggle for a lower price? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/now-for-something-completely-different#post-2285169 Sun, 09 Oct 2022 15:10:27 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2285169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will have to see if it is on their website in January for less. 150 is too much for a spontaneous purchase </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/now-for-something-completely-different#post-2285162 Sun, 09 Oct 2022 14:50:42 +0000 Angie 2285162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>From what I can see, it looks gorgeous! The sleeve detailing is particularly pretty.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/now-for-something-completely-different#post-2285154 Sun, 09 Oct 2022 13:51:27 +0000 Jenn 2285154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hah! I suppose you can call it green if you’d like. It’s just about perfectly halfway between, isn’t it?</p> <p>Wise to not rely on the salesperson, but I don’t think you have to worry about fit here. It looks great to my eye, even unlaced. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/now-for-something-completely-different#post-2285153 Sun, 09 Oct 2022 13:43:29 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2285153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such excellent questions, Jenn—thanks! </p> <p>Yes, I can lace it on my own.<br /> Yes, it brings back the memory of that dress in a good, happy way.<br /> Blue? I thought it was green ;)<br /> Your last question is a very good one indeed. I understand now completely why my mother didn’t want to iron the pleats back into that other dress. This one doesn’t have those, but as it’s all cotton, I would have to be ready for it to need pressing, at least occasionally. Hm</p> <p>PS. I just ran into the woman behind me in pic 4; she bought the piece she was trying on. It’s a size or two too small, but the seller convinced her that it works as well open as closed. Excellent sales technique, but I don’t want to rely on her advice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/now-for-something-completely-different#post-2285152 Sun, 09 Oct 2022 13:36:39 +0000 Jenn 2285152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it’s lovely on you. Some considerations:<br /> -Can you lace it on your own?<br /> -You’ve mentioned feeling like you have too much blue. Would this be “yet another blue dress” or is it different enough?<br /> -Will it live up to the memory of that lost dress or are you just trying to recapture a feeling?<br /> -Assuming it’s cotton, are you willing to iron/steam it or wear it wrinkled?</p> <p>ETA: Also, it’s has a rather prim vibe to me, although it does have some interesting details. How would you accessorize? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/now-for-something-completely-different#post-2285149 Sun, 09 Oct 2022 13:24:21 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2285149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Markets are such dangerous places! I need to decide in the next 2.5 hours, by 6 pm mid-European time. I know exactly why I like it—it is the same color as the cotton dress with full skirt that my mom returned to the store after all the pleats came out in the wash when I was in 8th grade. No pleats to worry about this time! I’m wearing sweater tights &amp; an undershirt with it here, would not do do oitw. In pic 3, it is not laced up. A larger size is available, but not smaller </p>