https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-kr-anthropologie-bettina-dress Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:02:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-kr-anthropologie-bettina-dress#post-2358160 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 02:53:12 +0000 Zaeobi 2358160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tags are now cut! Will wash &amp; see what happens. </p> <p>@lyn Yes, covered cotton with pockets is my summertime MO I think your observation is why I first struggled with the white in this dress; head-to-toe punchy &amp; non muddy colours would look fab on another season, but they end up wearing me if I don't have any darker contrast to anchor it. Rusty orange shoes/ sandals are a HEWI for me though! </p> <p>@Angie Good to know, thanks! </p> <p>@Suntiger You know the 'too white' struggle as a fellow DA sister lol. Yeah I feel the same but it's *hard* to find non-white prints in the summertime! I wouldn't be mad if the dark colours bleed more into the white in the wash though lol. </p> <p>@Jonesy Thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-kr-anthropologie-bettina-dress#post-2358110 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:27:16 +0000 Jonesy 2358110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ditto what Angie (and many others) have said: It looks fabulous on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-kr-anthropologie-bettina-dress#post-2358046 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:48:48 +0000 Suntiger 2358046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay from me, definitely prefer it with the sandals instead of the loafers. The thin belts work, and length is good.<br /> Re: the white, it may not be as big a deal since it's a watercolor print, but I generally avoid it. I always wish the white was something lower contrast and quieter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-kr-anthropologie-bettina-dress#post-2358044 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:39:41 +0000 Angie 2358044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t find my dress see-through! Lots of fabric </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-kr-anthropologie-bettina-dress#post-2358040 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:49:40 +0000 lyn67 2358040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Than You!:-) Lovely colors on the dress (and wow, it has pockets!!:-))! My fave is sans belt or if really necessary with the thin belt! Also colors in the dress are very brights and your most accessories here are muddy (which&nbsp; still work&nbsp; with your&nbsp; skin color:-))-but&nbsp; for the&nbsp; maximum punch&nbsp; I suggest a thin belt and/or sandals in a color existing in the dress (say like in nr 8).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-kr-anthropologie-bettina-dress#post-2358023 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 01:59:43 +0000 Zaeobi 2358023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Angie<br /> Thanks - I suspect those two versions will also be my favourites once humid summer sets in lol! I'm considering swapping out the belts on my belt bags with a thinner one for that reason. PS -<br /> do you find your dress is see-through? </p> <p>@JAileen<br /> Thank you. Yes, a major reason why I bought it - 'summer' is 6 months here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-kr-anthropologie-bettina-dress#post-2357995 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 18:26:59 +0000 JAileen 2357995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like all of the variations on you. &nbsp;It looks like it would be great in summer heat and humidity. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-kr-anthropologie-bettina-dress#post-2357993 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:55:30 +0000 Angie 2357993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you! KILLER gorgeous dress! All renditions work! Personal preference for the skinny belt and no belt. </p> <p>Waving at my half dress twin! And soooo glad the star ferry did not go bust during COVID. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-kr-anthropologie-bettina-dress#post-2357978 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:30:25 +0000 Zaeobi 2357978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Suz<br /> It's difficult to find that sweet spot between fabrics that stand away from the body without being too stiff. Zara does have the occasional gem for it, but that's why I shop them in-person primarily (need to touch the fabrics). </p> <p>@Angie @Staysfit @lyn67<br /> Sorry, timezone differences are a mare! I've put the photos back - heading to bed now, so will hide them again once I'm up.</p> <p>I'm leaning heavily towards keep at this point, so you'll probably see me in it again soon! Angie's half twin dress </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-kr-anthropologie-bettina-dress#post-2357955 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:48:05 +0000 lyn67 2357955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Want to see it, too:-(((( </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-kr-anthropologie-bettina-dress#post-2357942 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:01:41 +0000 Staysfit 2357942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Too late! &nbsp;Did you keep it? &nbsp;The colors and pattern are pretty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-kr-anthropologie-bettina-dress#post-2357938 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:41:09 +0000 Angie 2357938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want to see! Pics are gone. </p> <p>I have this dress in blue and white </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-kr-anthropologie-bettina-dress#post-2357876 Sun, 14 Apr 2024 17:04:26 +0000 Suz 2357876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you will get used to the volume in the summer heat. I loved my Zara dress for that (it is cotton voile) and because it was so "floaty" I never felt like it was too much. For your climate, it's a big win.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-kr-anthropologie-bettina-dress#post-2357872 Sun, 14 Apr 2024 16:25:26 +0000 Zaeobi 2357872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, all - seems it's a keeper! I could see myself wearing many of these looks already, which is a good sign, right? Though if you voted Nay, feel free to also share why! :)</p> <p>@Star<br /> Agree that it's a 'summer' dress, though those parameters vary by climate - I'm sure I'll be wearing it with sandals, but maybe with trainers if it rains (would boots perhaps look seasonally confused)? Will see! </p> <p>@BlueJay @Bonnie @Dee<br /> Thank you! I can see how the slimmer belt in #4 &amp; #5 does not fight with the dress as much, but still defines the waist. Likely less stifling in the heat too!</p> <p>@phoebe<br /> Were there any types of complements in particular that you had in mind? Eho knows, I may have them lol!<br /> Thank you - I switched to softer prints<br /> (organic/ rounded) &amp; wearing my hair naturally curly once I narrowed down my Kibbe Type (Romantic or Soft Classic?), &amp; do find it take less effort now to achieve a harmonious look. </p> <p>@kellygirl @StyleFan @Suz<br /> True, what constitutes as 'too much' white for one person is just enough (or not enough) for another! I usually stay away from white prints because of my colouring, but I guess the way the prints meld makes the white less noticeable (it's made up of orange &amp; burgundy brushstrokes, but those reds 'bleed' into a hazy pink. Quite interesting in person, actually! </p> <p>@Suz<br /> That's a lovely dress! My other white printed dress is also from Zara - their viscose/ rayon fabric is surprisingly breathable for summer weather!</p> <p>@Ket<br /> Tropical Brights is a great way to put it - at least I can remind myself of a cool ice lolly any time I look down, haha!<br /> Lol I know what you mean about such dresses not being so conventionally 'flattering', but honestly summers are so hot &amp; humid here that wearing anything fitted just sounds like torture lol. Think I just have to get used to the voluminous look on me, as I may have to go sans belt in high summer, but will just scrunch the sleeves (thanks for the tip @Suz!) &amp; be grateful for the airflow as the weather heats up again- already!</p> <p>@Sloper<br /> Those sparkly sheer socks are so cool! I'm wondering what colour I would wear with a dress like this to avoid looking like a little girl playing dress up - &amp; with which type of shoes? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-kr-anthropologie-bettina-dress#post-2357853 Sun, 14 Apr 2024 01:30:42 +0000 Sloper 2357853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the size is right. &nbsp;I like it with the leopard belt too. &nbsp;Or metallic gold accessories. &nbsp;If you want to add leg coverage, maybe try pretty colored sheer knee-hi’s or ankle socks?<div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://shop.bombas.com/products/womens-sheer-sparkle-quarter-4-pack-gift-box?variant=plum-black-mix&amp;size=l&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=PMAX-PLA_PMax_Dress-Sock-ACQ-NONE&amp;cq_src=google_ads&amp;cq_cmp=17595584568&amp;cq_net=x&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI18WAzMbAhQMVMzbUAR3p0wmgEAQYCCABEgLEDvD_BwE">https://shop.bombas.com/produc.....-black-mix</a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Alternatively maybe wear leggings underneath - might be too hot though.</p> <p>It’s a very pretty summer dress!&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-kr-anthropologie-bettina-dress#post-2357847 Sat, 13 Apr 2024 21:09:24 +0000 Style Fan 2357847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this dress. I would prefer to wear it with metallic accessories. The dress doesn't look like it has too much white. As others have said, it has the Bird of Paradise look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-kr-anthropologie-bettina-dress#post-2357838 Sat, 13 Apr 2024 17:54:32 +0000 Suz 2357838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the dress and love it for your climate and needs, as well. So I voted yay. It reminds me (in style) of a dress I got last year from Zara, which proved extremely useful. (Longer on me than on the model, of course). It is covered but light.&nbsp;</p> <p>"Too much white" is difficult to determine. What's too much for one, will not be enough for another! These tones are very "bird of paradise," as Jenni said, but lighter and brighter than your typical. To my eye, this suits you. I do not think the hem length is awkward. Mid-axi length, a nice length both for modesty and practicality.&nbsp;</p> <p>I like it belted and unbelted. If unbelted I would definitely scrunch those sleeves -- you need the structure. I like the sandals and orange sneakers for footwear, and any of the belts. Or unbelted.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-kr-anthropologie-bettina-dress#post-2357835 Sat, 13 Apr 2024 16:34:24 +0000 Ket 2357835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The colors of this are FABULOUS!!! &lt;3 The dress isn't reading as white on my screen. It is lighter but it doesn't scream pure or cool white. Not sure how it is in real life. The colors feel like bright spring to me... very tropical and juicy!<div><br /></div><div>These dress styles are always hard for me to objectively interpret. I've tried on a very similar dress style and it visually added 20 lbs to my figure. I looked like a round Michelin man in it. :] &nbsp;I have developed a poison eye to similar styles since that unfortunate dress.&nbsp;</p> <p>I do think a belt helps, and keeping it more thin/narrow is better, I feel. All of the gathering at intervals adds more width and visual breaks. So the narrow belt feels better. Narro also echos some of your delicacy in bone structure. I also feel the criss-cross sandals are best with this. But again.. this is just me. &nbsp;The trainer/tennis shoe is probably more current. It seems like the trend is tennis shoes with dresses.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-kr-anthropologie-bettina-dress#post-2357833 Sat, 13 Apr 2024 16:18:50 +0000 Dee 2357833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks just perfect with the thinner belt and light sandals in #4/5. Print is lovely on you, and the white aspect isn’t very noticeable to me. I vote keep.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-kr-anthropologie-bettina-dress#post-2357832 Sat, 13 Apr 2024 16:02:25 +0000 Bonnie 2357832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a beautiful dress and looks lovely on you. My favorite looks are #4 and #5. It's a keeper! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-kr-anthropologie-bettina-dress#post-2357831 Sat, 13 Apr 2024 15:31:28 +0000 phoebe 2357831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely keep and purchase necessary accompaniments, shoes, belts, etc, to make it work casual or more dressy. It looks beautiful on you and there's something about the combination of the print and your hair that makes it even more so.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-kr-anthropologie-bettina-dress#post-2357830 Sat, 13 Apr 2024 14:55:07 +0000 kellygirl 2357830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, it's gorgeous on you. I especially like it with the sandals and dark loafers. The length sounds right perfect and looks great! I don't see white when I look at the print--white seems more background. So pretty and fresh! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-kr-anthropologie-bettina-dress#post-2357821 Sat, 13 Apr 2024 11:59:46 +0000 BlueJay 2357821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the dress as you look lovely in it and I would keep it. No, I don't think there is too much white. I like pics #4 and #5 with a thinner belt and the lighter shoes, I also like the orange runners. I do like the double ring leopard belt and those shoes, as <b>Star</b> mentions. The length is good, and it looks just as good with the sleeves pushed up.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-kr-anthropologie-bettina-dress#post-2357813 Sat, 13 Apr 2024 09:50:18 +0000 Star (Lise) 2357813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Echoing what Jenni said.&nbsp; Lovely colours, they seem good for you, and not much white in the pattern.&nbsp; I think the length is great.&nbsp; I like the last pic the most.&nbsp; I think that belt really works with it and definitely a sandals dress.&nbsp; Yay from me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-kr-anthropologie-bettina-dress#post-2357811 Sat, 13 Apr 2024 09:41:02 +0000 Zaeobi 2357811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Jenni agreed, I'm not a big fan of the loafers either - I think because they're dark, they're a bit too wintery looking for a lightweight summertime dress? </p> <p>How about the darker leopard print belt, though? Does it look out of place with the nude sandals with the black soles ( photo #9)? I was thinking of topping &amp; tailing with dark hair. </p> <p>Hmm yeah I'm wondering whether to wear the dress with low-contrast (to my skin) leggings under it if I went shorter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-kr-anthropologie-bettina-dress#post-2357810 Sat, 13 Apr 2024 09:25:17 +0000 Jenni NZ 2357810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, good size overall, so I am a Yay.<br /> It’s the shoe question exercising my mind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-kr-anthropologie-bettina-dress#post-2357809 Sat, 13 Apr 2024 09:23:28 +0000 Jenni NZ 2357809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not too much white at all! Lovely Bird of Paradise colours. I am all good with the length (I think?) -actually I would prefer it just a bit shorter proportion wise but that would perhaps make you uncomfortable with how much leg would show?<br /> I don’t like the darker shoes with it. Love the metallics and the more orange-looking ones. No need for socks or high shaft boots.<br /> Sorry but I especially don’t like the loafers with it? Seem too matronly for young and vibrant you?<br /> Maybe they suit some other outfits… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-kr-anthropologie-bettina-dress#post-2357799 Sat, 13 Apr 2024 06:29:14 +0000 Zaeobi 2357799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>[Vote YES for Keep as is, NO for return/ exchange. If so, please comment with details, like which size. <b>I've bolded my questions below, for easy skimming.</b> Thanks!] </p> <p>This is the Anthropologie "Bettina Tiered Shirt Dress by Maeve", in the colour Dark Orange. I ordered it after Angie made it a Fab Find - thanks for the recommendation!<br /> <a href="https://youlookfab.com/2024/03/21/fab-finds-cotton-dress-and-barrel-jeans/" rel="nofollow">https://youlookfab.com/2024/03.....rel-jeans/</a></p> <p>It was delivered exactly on Eid day lol, so haven't had a chance to wear it out yet. I'm not entirely sure if it works on me though, so over to you lovely Fabbers <b>What say ye of these looks?</b> </p> <p>CRITERIA:<br /> I bought a Medium (true to size chart measurements) BUT in standard length (I'm just under 5ft4, so regular &amp; petite). The sleeves are full-length on me, but the elastic stays if I push them up.<br /> <b>Do you think this hem length is awkward on me?</b> I know it's hard to see with the volume &amp; selfie angle, but it hits me 2-3 inches above the top of my ankle bone - does this work as is, without socks? Would you recommend adding socks or higher shaft booties? I don't like to show my legs (up to elbows &amp; ankles is my MO) so if I got petite length, it would be worn with bottoms. </p> <p><b> Also not sure if there's 'too much' white in the pattern?</b> I look like death warmed up in pure white lol, so I thought the pattern mix of burgundy, orange &amp; pink would help - does it? I have a summer dress in green with white polka dots that's a wardrobe workhorse, despite being the 'wrong' colour for my Deep Autumn season, so <b> could you see this also working with my usual style/ colours? </b></p> <p>I was drawn to this dress because of the natural fibres, deep pockets, buttoned placket &amp; relaxed fit (for hot weather) but still with a hint of a waistline.<br /> With this in mind, thank you for your constructive criticism - <b> I'm open to hearing styling suggestions too! </b> </p>