https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-this-coral-dress Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 20 May 2026 05:10:45 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-this-coral-dress#post-737437 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 01:26:27 +0000 anne 737437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy - yes I think it does!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-this-coral-dress#post-737425 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 01:16:22 +0000 Anonymous 737425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anne, I'm also small busted and always need to have dresses like this pulled up (shortened) an inch or two at the top, which is an easy fix even lined. If you pull the dress up a bit by the straps, especially the front, does it fit better?<br /> The style and color are so perfect for you that I hope you can fix it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-this-coral-dress#post-737390 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:58:16 +0000 Ann 737390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the dress is great but would look better with a different belt. Maybe something a bit wider? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-this-coral-dress#post-737269 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 23:40:35 +0000 anne 737269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lots of differing opinions on fit here...</p> <p>Rachylou - have just looked up their ethical position and found this (I was only working from a list of australian manufacturers when I made my initial comment)<br /> <a href="http://www.justgroup.com.au/asp/ethical.asp" rel="nofollow">http://www.justgroup.com.au/asp/ethical.asp</a><br /> So I'm probably okay with this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-this-coral-dress#post-737130 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 21:54:42 +0000 bj1111 737130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>great dress...need to have it taken in at the back zipper to fit more snugly in the torso. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-this-coral-dress#post-737117 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 21:29:39 +0000 Inge 737117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually think the fit looks great, Anne, and I absolutely adore the silhouette and colour on you. It's the kind of frock you can easily dress up or down, so a very versatile piece. And did I mention that it looks super on you?-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-this-coral-dress#post-737040 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:04:52 +0000 Anonymous 737040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the fit, the style, AND the color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-this-coral-dress#post-736913 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 17:46:09 +0000 rachylou 736913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's very very pretty. I don't think the fit is bad for casual wear. If you wanted it to go more formal, the bodice could be taken in. As for the ethics of the purchase, what do you know about the manufacture of the dress? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-this-coral-dress#post-736886 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 17:22:19 +0000 Suz 736886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anne, I really love this on you. The colour is just stunning for you! And I am sure the bust fit can be fixed. It's very tempting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-this-coral-dress#post-736785 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:02:46 +0000 anne 736785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone</p> <p>I should point out that I am already wearing a padded bra!!</p> <p>Vix - you have a great memory! I"ll have to check out the linking, but you have pointed out a concern of mine too - ie the heat. This dress wouldn't make it on the hottest days, that is for sure and this might end up being a big point against it.</p> <p>I think I could wear it dressed down. I see this as being something I'd wear once a week in the appropriate weather.</p> <p>On the ethical issue, my resolution was to buy ethically "wherever possible". I have been looking up dresses in this colour and this was the closest I could find<br /> <a href="http://www.asos.com/au/ASOS/ASOS-SALON-Skater-Dress-in-Anglaise/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1957128?cid=12921&#038;Rf900=1465&#038;sh=0&#038;pge=0&#038;pgesize=200&#038;sort=-1&#038;clr=Orange&#038;affId=2438&#038;WT.tsrc=Affiliate&#038;xr=2&#038;xr=1&#038;mk=VOID&#038;r=3&#038;MID=35719&#038;affid=2135&#038;WT.tsrc=Affiliate&#038;siteID=je6NUbpObpQ-mJPXp0yjQj9Y66pSAVI73w" rel="nofollow">http://www.asos.com/au/ASOS/AS.....66pSAVI73w</a> - but I feared it was too short ( it has poly lining and a fitted waist too) I like the look of a fitted waist and one of the things I love about the dress on this current thread is that it fits at my actual waist. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-this-coral-dress#post-736772 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:40:42 +0000 Vix 736772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Anne --</p> <p>What a gorgeous color on you and a fun silhouette; I can see why you were drawn to it.</p> <p>It's a little hard to see what's going on with the fit in the bustline -- as Cjh said, not sure if it's wrinkles or looseness. And I'm bummed that your mom has weighed in and pronounced the alterations a bit tricky....</p> <p>Is the lining poly? I know you are usually looking for wovens to beat the heat, and I worry that the combination of synthetic lining + fitted style will have you roasting. </p> <p>Then there's the question of whether you'd be comfortable wearing this dressed down for day-to-day life, or would make an effort to find activities that "match" with the dress. [As well as your ethical concerns, of course.]</p> <p>If you're in love with it and would wear it vs just staring at it in the closet, then figure out any fit issues and go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-this-coral-dress#post-736689 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 12:28:04 +0000 Deborah 736689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anne the dress seems to fit you very similarly to the model and I have to say it looks better on you. I think it might be worth the extra $ to have the minor alteration to the top of the dress....but really I think it might be ok as is. It's a flattering shape on you and a gorgeous color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-this-coral-dress#post-736669 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 11:48:43 +0000 Laurenlaurielala 736669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Altering a lined dress is a pain but it can be done.</p> <p>Alternatively, wear a padded bra. No one need ever know! (Except us!)</p> <p>I really like that colour on you and it is otherwise a lovely dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-this-coral-dress#post-736659 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 11:31:54 +0000 cjh 736659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would die for a dress that fits this well. I think it looks like it gaps at the back neck only in the 2nd photo where you are looking back at the camera.#3 looks like a perfect fit in the back. The waist is gorgeous and just right. Aiming for a close fit that does not squeeze when you bend or turn, but doesnt sag either is great and seems to be the case here. </p> <p>The only place it seems a bit big is in the chest, and with a little steaming (I see a couple of hanging/shipping wrinkles) and perhaps a little undergarment tweaking(padding?), I think you have it made.</p> <p>My verdict, perfect color for your skin and hair, perfect fit. You look fab, confident and happy in this dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-this-coral-dress#post-736656 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 11:19:45 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 736656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am usually picky about fit but think it looks nice. I looked at the link and the dress is less fitted on the model too. I noted the pleats at the neckline and to me it looks like it is supposed to have a touch of room at the bust.</p> <p>I also think the color is beautiful on you. You may have to go on your conscience on this one. It is a pretty dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-this-coral-dress#post-736649 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 11:07:00 +0000 krishnidoux 736649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it, love the colour and how it fits around the waist, the length etc. BUT work must be done in the top. It is gaping in the back, it is too big.<br /> Sometimes all it takes is to take in the shoulders (making the armholes smaller); however I am not a seamstress so I don't know if more work would be involved or not.</p> <p>Seamstresses on this forum, your input! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-this-coral-dress#post-736640 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 10:04:00 +0000 LizL 736640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pretty dress, and the colour is gorgeous on you. Top is a bit big, but I think it only looks that way in the back, where it puckers out. IMO, I don't think it looks too big from the front. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-this-coral-dress#post-736620 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 08:08:17 +0000 anne 736620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a picture of the dress, I am pretty sure ( in a different colour)<br /> <a href="http://www.portmans.com.au/shop/en/portmans/clothing/dresses/belted-dobby-dress" rel="nofollow">http://www.portmans.com.au/sho.....obby-dress</a></p> <p>Caro, mum and I both sew, (her more skillfully!) but she reckons since this is fully lined it would be difficult to alter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-this-coral-dress#post-736613 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 06:40:43 +0000 Caro in Oz 736613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The top is too big imo, do you know anyone who sews? Maybe it wouldn't be too difficult to take it in at the top. Love the colour. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-this-coral-dress#post-736609 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 06:30:44 +0000 Kiwibird 736609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Anne<br /> I love the simplicity of the dress and can picture it being able to be dressed up or down, but it does look too big and if it doesn't fit into your shopping plan, and there's also the hesitation factor, I'd give it a miss and hold out for one that you have no reservations about. The colour is great on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-this-coral-dress#post-736605 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 06:15:27 +0000 ElleH 736605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Though I love the dress it looks too big for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-on-this-coral-dress#post-736604 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 06:12:08 +0000 anne 736604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>While looking for wedding outfits I came across this dress from Portmans. (not for wedding) It is coral and woven, which I had been looking for. It is an adequate length, which is hard to find. And it was reduced from 129 to 49 dollars.<br /> It doesn't fit into my ethical shopping plan. The other down side is that it is a little loose around the bust<br /> I loved it, but am not quite sure seeing the photos. would love your frank opinions </p>