https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-is-this-dress-a-miss Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:23:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-is-this-dress-a-miss#post-1302547 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 02:31:17 +0000 jackiec 1302547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's cute, and fun, and actually love it with the sneaks </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-is-this-dress-a-miss#post-1302545 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 02:29:41 +0000 rabbit 1302545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the dress, assuming you can make the fit work (I can't tell either way in the pics) I actually think it looks pretty cool&nbsp;with the sneakers as is (are they navy?), very hip, especially if paired with a fashion-forward jacket (denim with scrunched sleeves?) and bag.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-is-this-dress-a-miss#post-1302503 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 01:32:11 +0000 Suz 1302503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't really tell about the fit but I <b>ADORE</b> the dress on you. And I actually like it with the sneakers, too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-is-this-dress-a-miss#post-1302432 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 23:53:32 +0000 Janet 1302432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with Shiny in thinking a little tailoring could make this really work, and with Vildy in that I'm not loving the shoes with it (I'm a bit of a hard sell on the sneakers with dresses thing -- it's got to be the right sneaker, and I think this one is a little too clunky or high-contrast. My eye goes right to the shoes. Maybe a solid white slip-on, or some sandals would work better to my eye. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-is-this-dress-a-miss#post-1302430 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 23:52:22 +0000 Momo 1302430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks very nice. Print is pretty on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-is-this-dress-a-miss#post-1302403 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 23:21:45 +0000 E 1302403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bet one of your chunky necklaces would look great too (if it's not too hot)! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-is-this-dress-a-miss#post-1302373 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 22:54:05 +0000 Diana 1302373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a gorgeous print!&nbsp; I am totally obsessed with blue and white prints right now.&nbsp; I think the fit looks OK from what I can tell, although you might try lifting the shoulder seam a bit (possibly just at the outer edge) because it looks like the upper portion (above the bust) is drooping just a little.&nbsp; </p> <p>I do see what Vildy sees with the sneakers a bit though.&nbsp; I agree that the sneakers + dress look works best with a short dress.&nbsp; I don't really think you need a particularly delicate or refined shoe or anything though, maybe just a flat sandal or something like that.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-is-this-dress-a-miss#post-1302348 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 22:28:24 +0000 MuseumGal 1302348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, the dress gets a general thumbs up.&nbsp; E has a good point about toughening it up a bit, and adding some wild wild west to the overwhelming eastern chinoiserie print.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-is-this-dress-a-miss#post-1302322 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 21:49:30 +0000 E 1302322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it! What about adding some brown accessories (belt if it's not too hot or shoes or something) to add a touch of the Wild West? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-is-this-dress-a-miss#post-1301448 Sat, 12 Jul 2014 19:30:02 +0000 columbine(erin) 1301448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the print! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-is-this-dress-a-miss#post-1301182 Sat, 12 Jul 2014 12:56:26 +0000 missvee 1301182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I love it on you - the print is gorgeous and the neckline is so flattering. I agree with Shiny that a small alteration to the underarm seam will make all the difference. I like the fullness below the waist and probably wouldn't alter it there, but you could pin it yourself and see what you think. The sneaks look good too, but you could wear something a bit dressier as the mood strikes. The fact that you *can* dress it up or down makes this a keeper in my book. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-is-this-dress-a-miss#post-1301139 Sat, 12 Jul 2014 10:59:04 +0000 viva 1301139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love a blue and white print, so pretty! I would follow Shiny's suggestions for tweaks (I'm not a sewer and have no idea about these things) and I think Vildy has a good point about the shoes. I think something more feminine might be better here.<br />But, keep and wear! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-is-this-dress-a-miss#post-1301134 Sat, 12 Jul 2014 10:35:07 +0000 kkards 1301134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I might be biased because I love blue and white, but if think this is a great summer dress. I would however, make the tiny tailoring suggestions that shiny had. I think, as is, you can wear the dress, but I think with a few tweaks, it can go from nice summer dress,to super fab summer dress.<br /> I like it with the sneakers, and I like that you could dress it up by wearing different shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-is-this-dress-a-miss#post-1301122 Sat, 12 Jul 2014 09:18:04 +0000 Vildy 1301122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like it on you as is and would probably like it just as well if you decided to tailor it. My problem is with how it's accessorized. I realize that sneakers with pretty dresses is a huge trend but I'm an outlier here and I think that when the length is modest (which is not a popular length with young trend-driven women) then to my eye the look from the neck down says that the still pretty grandma slipped on her comfy new sneaks to run out for some vegetables to add to the soup. I'd like the outfit better, then, with summer shoes that proclaimed the same femininity. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-is-this-dress-a-miss#post-1301115 Sat, 12 Jul 2014 08:21:40 +0000 Anonymous 1301115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it because I feel like you love how you feel in it - you can see from the pics. &nbsp;I agree with the others, just see a tailor and adjust the finer points and then you have a winner! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-is-this-dress-a-miss#post-1301114 Sat, 12 Jul 2014 08:09:17 +0000 catgirl 1301114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Shiny on the tweaks but the print is so pretty - get thee to a tailor and make it perfect! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-is-this-dress-a-miss#post-1301056 Sat, 12 Jul 2014 04:53:53 +0000 shiny 1301056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think your instincts are great -- sizing up was the right thing to do, but yes, the fit could still be improved, but only just a pinch. </p> <p>From what I can see, this would likely be a very very simple tailoring job. That's what I'd suggest. I would ask the tailor to keep the fluid fit --- but just take it in a teeny tiny bit on the sides. Looks like the fit in the bust is just right. The armpit looks a little loose, that could be taken in.&nbsp;I am thinking a strategic dart at waist and perhaps a smidgen off the sides from hips down &nbsp;(or not, if you want fit-and-flare style)&nbsp;is all you need for perfection.</p> <p>I'm a sucker for prints as well, and if you love this print, then it's worth the additional cost, which may not be as much as I'm making it sound. I recently helped my DD with a similar dress alteration and the majority of the effort went into pinning it to get it just right. The rest was a simple 10 minute sewing job.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-is-this-dress-a-miss#post-1301028 Sat, 12 Jul 2014 04:26:41 +0000 Gigi 1301028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do like the design...but I will have to join rachylou in saying that there is something about the fit that seems to be a bit off. I do think that the dress overall reads a little too big.&nbsp;But even though the fit isn't perfect, I wouldn't call it unfit for public consumption. If you feel really fab in it, I would go ahead and wear it. Or maybe you could wash it and put it on high heat in the dryer and try to shrink it a bit? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-is-this-dress-a-miss#post-1301023 Sat, 12 Jul 2014 04:21:54 +0000 lyn* 1301023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think it's unflattering! I agree with you on the print, it definitely is very lovely.</p> <p>I think it could work; of course I'd belt it and I have a poison eye for buttons (I hate buttons overall but I could talk for hours about buttons)... I like this, especially if it's cotton. It feels so lovely in the summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-is-this-dress-a-miss#post-1301021 Sat, 12 Jul 2014 04:20:11 +0000 rachylou 1301021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really want a shirtwaist dress just like this. I admit tho I think the fit on this one is just a little off. I feel like the waist should be more defined...but it may be your hands in the pockets. I'm on my phone and I *think* I remember your hands in pockets, but my connection has gotten to slow to check... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-is-this-dress-a-miss#post-1301009 Sat, 12 Jul 2014 04:03:39 +0000 Beth Ann 1301009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the fit is right --- a summer dress in this cut needs a bit of ease.&nbsp; We're so accustomed to stretch knits that we forget what a cotton dress looks like -- unless your Lyn, who is Queen of Fabulous Cotton Frocks!</p> <p>I think the print might not be photographing as well as it looks IRL --- the close up looks quite vibrant and interesting, and I like it.&nbsp; </p> <p>As for flattery, it skims nicely and I like the generous but cool shoulder line, the neckline, the length and the.........oooh, yes.... pockets!</p> <p>Most importantly:&nbsp; How did you feel in the dress?&nbsp; Why are you second guessing your purchase (which I do all the time, btw)? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-is-this-dress-a-miss#post-1300959 Sat, 12 Jul 2014 02:30:29 +0000 carter 1300959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hard to tell. The full length pictures are a bit blurry (or it's the second glass of wine I had with dinner). In those, the color doesn't seem strong or saturated enough for you, but in the close-up, it's much more of an intense blue. Maybe with a deep blue cami rather than the white one? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-is-this-dress-a-miss#post-1300958 Sat, 12 Jul 2014 02:29:36 +0000 Peri 1300958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the print too...I've always been a fan of blue and white china. I actually don't think it looks too big, it looks like such a dress is supposed to fit. I'm not sure it is my favorite thing you've posted. It doesn't look like your usual style...but I'm not at all one to think we can only dress one style. I guess I'm saying that I like it and see no problems with wearing it, it looks cute and cool and summery, and why not? But when you want to feel amazing, you have other things that look more amazing on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-is-this-dress-a-miss#post-1300949 Sat, 12 Jul 2014 02:21:18 +0000 danysedai 1300949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it, it looks fresh and comfy. I also like the colour on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-is-this-dress-a-miss#post-1300944 Sat, 12 Jul 2014 02:13:47 +0000 MuseumGal 1300944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This blue and white print shirt dress is another June buy.&nbsp; Angie's post today reminded me that I hadn't worn it yet and that also I wanted to try it with my giant toddler shoes (the Dansko Vedas).&nbsp; I had to size up for the dress because it was pulling across the bust, and now I'm thinking the fit is just off, and too big all over.&nbsp; Also I LURVE the print, but the pics make me think it's actually not that flattering, colorwise.</p> <p>I ask you Fabbers:&nbsp; Is it too ill fitting and/or unflattering to wear in public?&nbsp; It's not a total loss if so; given that it's cotton and incredibly comfy, it will live it's natural life out as a house dress if the Collective Wisdom thinks it is a miss for public consumption. </p>