https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-what-happened-when-i-wore-it----and-what-i-need-instead Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:44:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-what-happened-when-i-wore-it----and-what-i-need-instead/page/2#post-2391869 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 11:09:41 +0000 Lynne 2391869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dress is lovely on you, Suz, and I love how you've styled it with your colourful earrings. Looking forward to seeing more of it on your non-cycling days :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-what-happened-when-i-wore-it----and-what-i-need-instead/page/2#post-2391724 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 01:00:22 +0000 Suz 2391724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Carol</b>, I LOVE those!!! Thank you! Will search for something similar.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-what-happened-when-i-wore-it----and-what-i-need-instead/page/2#post-2391708 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 22:04:58 +0000 Carol 2391708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&nbsp;I love that dress, but I LOVE classic style, among other styles. Simple shapes and simple accessories create a beautiful architecture. I do like pic. 1.</p> <p>You know better than I do what you want to do with that dress, whether work with it, or pass it on. An easy solution would be to throw a crochet tee/top over it.</p> <p>Jorts....I am finally coming along. I fell in love with these, that came up in my ads.&nbsp; I don't know if I will get any.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nordstrom.com/s/sevigney-plaid-long-shorts/8324317?color=NAVY+CHECK&amp;size=medium&amp;utm_content=180381175408&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_term=aud-2329578815984:pla-327386620284&amp;utm_channel=low_nd_shopping_standard&amp;utm_source=google&amp;adpos=&amp;creative=732402325839&amp;device=c&amp;matchtype=&amp;network=g&amp;acctid=21700000001689570&amp;dskeywordid=92700081480996678&amp;lid=92700081480996678&amp;ds_s_kwgid=58700008847208293&amp;ds_s_inventory_feed_id=97700000007631122&amp;dsproductgroupid=327386620284&amp;product_id=A6189386&amp;merchid=1243147&amp;prodctry=US&amp;prodlang=en&amp;channel=online&amp;storeid=&amp;locationid=9030453&amp;targetid=aud-2329578815984:pla-327386620284&amp;campaignid=22218257657&amp;adgroupid=180381175408&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22218257657&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD8eAElCpwLHktVlJvQXOjCF3mfN4&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw7fzDBhA7EiwAOqJkh8cf_aLJyPnnVs_jRZNxvuESAaMXgv4juBUBImsbLe215hX9Qh9BQRoC47UQAvD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds"><a href="https://www.nordstrom.com/s/sevigney-plaid-long-shorts/8324317?color=NAVY+CHECK&#038;size=medium&#038;amp" rel="nofollow">https://www.nordstrom.com/s/se.....m&#038;amp</a>;</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-what-happened-when-i-wore-it----and-what-i-need-instead/page/2#post-2391286 Sat, 19 Jul 2025 16:26:01 +0000 Janet 2391286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I totally understand. I buy summer dresses and then feel too dressed-up in them. I’m learning that in general I do better with skirts and tops, or loose lightweight pants. Shorts and I have a problematic relationship and I mostly just wear mine around the house, but sometimes… </p> <p>The bicycling thing is totally understandable. If I were getting on a bike, a skirt or dress would not be my choice, no matter how forgiving of movement. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-what-happened-when-i-wore-it----and-what-i-need-instead/page/2#post-2391283 Sat, 19 Jul 2025 15:40:05 +0000 Kyle 2391283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We must be on the same style wavelength. I’m also finding certain items to be too classic or ladylike, buttoned up or twee for my liking. I’m seeing a little shift toward adding a bit of edge or something maybe unexpected (kind of like creative tension) in my outfits. I'm struggling to explain it, but I think it’s what you are saying, Suz.</p> <p>As others have said, this is a great dress, and you can add the elements you want (like a denim jacket, etc.) for dinners out or other activities beyond biking. I like my wardrobe items to be versatile and work for many settings and activities, but realize that not every item will, and that’s ok. As always, I’m impressed by your wardrobe, styling, and insight into what does or doesn’t work and why. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-what-happened-when-i-wore-it----and-what-i-need-instead/page/2#post-2391265 Sat, 19 Jul 2025 13:37:22 +0000 Cookie 2391265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am incensed on your behalf by the biking unfriendliness of this beautiful dress. I don’t think it looks uptight at all, though maybe matching earrings with shoes turns up the “ladylike” dial too much for your liking. It would be very cute either way sneakers. Glad you are not threatening to get rid of it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-what-happened-when-i-wore-it----and-what-i-need-instead/page/2#post-2391023 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:12:32 +0000 Bijou 2391023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More love for how you look in this dress, but I understand feeling too classic in it. I like the idea of adding denim and sneakers to make it more you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-what-happened-when-i-wore-it----and-what-i-need-instead/page/2#post-2390921 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:04:11 +0000 Laurie 2390921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adore this dress.</p> <p>I admire you for cycling in dresses and skirts. I have never attempted such a thing! I like the suggestions for shorts underneath - sounds like a perfect solution.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-what-happened-when-i-wore-it----and-what-i-need-instead/page/2#post-2390911 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:35:08 +0000 SarahD8 2390911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous dress and looks beautiful on you!</p> <p>I can relate to the feeling that something is almost right but feels too prim and ladylike if not styled carefully. Definitely gamine people problems.</p> <p>I actually really like it with the big red earrings. I wonder if leaning heavily into arty accessories would help -- might emphasize the bold, graphic nature of the stripes running different directions and counteract the classic cut? You have some Warren Steven Scott earrings, no? That sort of thing .... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-what-happened-when-i-wore-it----and-what-i-need-instead#post-2390897 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:01:51 +0000 Suz 2390897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Emily, Jaime</b> -- you made me laugh. Jorts for the win, indeed!&nbsp;</p> <p>But I'll admit, I'm really intrigued by the cotton slipshorts idea and do plan to get a pair or two.&nbsp;</p> <p>And, finally, some of your questions have been super helpful because I <b>do</b> wear other dresses occasionally on my bike and <b>don't</b> have this problem with them. I'm going to experiment to see if I can figure out why, but I think it may have something to do with the width of the skirt (this one is actually wider than most others I have in back as well as front...) and maybe something to do with fabric weight. And there may have been higher winds than usual the day I tried it. Hmmm.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-what-happened-when-i-wore-it----and-what-i-need-instead#post-2390895 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:50:39 +0000 aloha emily 2390895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look amazing in the dress, and I’m glad you’re able to define why it nonetheless doesn’t work for you. </p> <p>I’m increasingly convinced that jorts are the answer to everything!!! Team jorts all the way!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-what-happened-when-i-wore-it----and-what-i-need-instead#post-2390886 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:50:23 +0000 RobinF 2390886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the dress, especially with the red shoes. But I do see that it can read quite classic on you. I am like Lisa, I always wear some sort of bike shorts under dresses. Prevent the stick and gives me some coverage Maybe it is fine that this is saved for slightly dressy occasions? You do book readings and such, I could see it for that type of outing.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-what-happened-when-i-wore-it----and-what-i-need-instead#post-2390874 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:32:33 +0000 Zaeobi 2390874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can I ask, do you wear other dresses when cycling Suz? If so, is the issue with this one in the length or the poof? </p> <p>If it's the former, could you hem it? If it's the latter, would buttons help to temper the volume (like a roll tab sleeve, but for skirts)? </p> <p>Otherwise I've seen bike shorts recommended already. Personally, I find cotton slipshorts useful to avoid 'chub rub' without having to wear leggings in the summer, but there's no point buying a pair just for this one dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-what-happened-when-i-wore-it----and-what-i-need-instead#post-2390871 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 05:21:06 +0000 Carla 2390871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I believe it boils down to ‘form follows function’ - LOL!</p> <p>This summer has been super hot, and I’ve had lots more errands to run - and far less time in the garden - than previous summers. &nbsp;And, guess what?! &nbsp;I’m wearing dresses much more than any summer since I retired 8 years ago! &nbsp;Skirts too! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-what-happened-when-i-wore-it----and-what-i-need-instead#post-2390869 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 03:43:34 +0000 Lisa 2390869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dress is lovely on you, but it is understandable that your lifestyle changed and it no longer fits. For now, it's a special occasion dress!</p> <p>I have no jorts suggestions, but something I've been wearing this summer that might work well with a bike is a jumpsuit. Many of them come in cropped lengths that are below the knee. Just tossing the idea out there.&nbsp;</p> <p>Good luck jorts shopping! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-what-happened-when-i-wore-it----and-what-i-need-instead#post-2390868 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 03:42:21 +0000 Val MN 2390868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bike in dresses and skirts. If it’s a fuller skirt that might ride up or blow around, I definitely wear shorts underneath, preferably a lightweight bikeshort or skimmer. </p> <p>That said, some skirts just don’t work well on a bike, even with shorts. It sounds like your very elegant striped dress is one of those. Maybe it’s not wide enough at the hem, despite being full higher up. Lucky that dressier occasions also tend to be non-biking occasions! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-what-happened-when-i-wore-it----and-what-i-need-instead#post-2390850 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:14:21 +0000 Jaime 2390850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree that the dress is absolutely smashing on you (I like it with the silver sandals especially). But also get why it is hard to wear for your day to day. Save it for date night, weddings or other events like that, and know you always have a solution for the last minute slightly dressier occasion. On another note, so glad to welcome you to the world of jorts. I have no links to share of course, but scoop them up while they are trending ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-what-happened-when-i-wore-it----and-what-i-need-instead#post-2390842 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 22:44:01 +0000 Suz 2390842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>JAileen</b> -- i know --I don't know how or why it sometimes works! It has worked for me in the past. I have seen women doing it elsewhere in the world, too. It might be just that this skirt is <b>too</b> wide -- the wind catches it!&nbsp;</p> <p>I think I'm going to invest in a little pair of skimmer shorts so that I can wear my skirts on the bike more comfortably.&nbsp;</p> <p>And I'm definitely checking out H&amp;M for the jorts, and I have a few other ideas also.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-what-happened-when-i-wore-it----and-what-i-need-instead#post-2390836 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 21:46:52 +0000 JAileen 2390836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I was in high school and college, I often wore dresses and skirts while riding my bicycle. &nbsp;I must have flashed people but was oblivious! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-what-happened-when-i-wore-it----and-what-i-need-instead#post-2390834 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 21:43:52 +0000 LJP 2390834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As gorgeous as this dress is and as beautifully as it fits you , it strikes me as quite dressy and indeed prim ( not in a bad way , just not relaxed ) . I personally would get zero use out of a dress like that but if one had lunches , wedding related events , graduations , etc to go to , then it’s perfect for that kind of thing . I wear skimmers / Spanx bike shorts under summer dresses - always . For both modesty ( I feel oddly exposed if not wearing them even though I wouldn’t be ) and because I cannot bear the feeling of my legs touching each other . Lol . As for jorts , nothing from me but I may look for a pair once I’ve returned from vacation ….where I should NOT be using wifi , hahahaha. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-what-happened-when-i-wore-it----and-what-i-need-instead#post-2390823 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 20:35:45 +0000 booksandtea 2390823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First: what a beautiful dress, so beautifully worn! Loved it with both red and silver shoes. I bet it would look terrific with cute sneakers, too.</p> <p>Second: I started wearing bike shorts/legging shorts under dresses for kid playground purposes and have never looked back. I especially like this kind: <a href="https://www.joefresh.com/ca/2-pack-6-bike-shorts/p/U5WR057019004_EA" rel="nofollow">https://www.joefresh.com/ca/2-.....7019004_EA</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-what-happened-when-i-wore-it----and-what-i-need-instead#post-2390817 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 20:19:27 +0000 Irina 2390817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, sorry, I missed it. Flats are not an easy footwear. I have to put silicone heel inserts on some of mine to make it work.&nbsp;<div>I don’t know if you looked but H&amp;M sells (online) &nbsp;knee length denim shorts and denim Bermuda shorts in multiple washes.&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-what-happened-when-i-wore-it----and-what-i-need-instead#post-2390809 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 19:20:43 +0000 Suz 2390809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, <b>Irina</b>. I'm wearing them in the first version of the outfit. So they work. They are not walking shoes, alas -- too flat for me. I do wear them on my bike, though, ironically! (Grippy soles!) And I can wear them for very short on my feet stints, like to the grocery store or other shopping, if I happen to drive.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-what-happened-when-i-wore-it----and-what-i-need-instead#post-2390800 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 18:40:17 +0000 Irina 2390800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Suz</b>, didn’t you buy red flats last year? Or I’m confused you with someone else?Oh, I see you posted them. Would be perfect with the dress, no?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-what-happened-when-i-wore-it----and-what-i-need-instead#post-2390781 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 17:08:40 +0000 Suz 2390781@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the kind and helpful comments.&nbsp;</p> <p>Rest assured, I am not letting this dress go -- no way. I just need to invent or find some occasions to wear it. It does work well with the orange sandals, as <b>Sal</b> suggested, and really, all my sneakers and sandals (below) and would work maybe with some more rustic elements (as <b>Irina</b> suggested, a straw bag, and I've thought of a cognac betl/ sandals, except I don't own those). I don't own burgundy summery footwear, <b>cat2 </b>-- but would be open to that -- or fuchsia, or red sandals, or really any bright sandal. I always enjoy having at least one like that in the closet.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thank you, <b>Dee</b>, for inspiring the analysis, and for linking to your new shorts!. I am really in search of below the knee options and found some on <b>Angie'</b>s <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/2025/05/26/trend-jorts/">original jorts post</a>. I'm looking for Canadian or European options and did find some supposedly in stock at my local H&amp;M so might check there on Thursday, when I'm supposed to be meeting a friend at that mall. Going to check out Mango, too.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Sharan</b>, I'm for sure not <b>Angie</b>, (to say the least, LOL) but when I lived in a more urban place, I definitely would wear a dress like this to run errands -- grocery shop, meet a friend, dentist, etc. Not for gardening, obviously. But for most other activities. That is why I have been scratching my head about why I don't wear this one. But I see that it is my new lifestyle. I have to forgive myself because when I bought it, I had no idea where I'd be moving or what my needs would be.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Sisi, </b>I think it is the wind. The long skirt does offer coverage but the wind just puffs it up and blows it all around. I do live on an island with a lot of wind. My bike is a lowstep so it's easy in theory to wear a dress. But...</p> <p>Onwards! More jorts for the summer and limiting the dresses I buy, much as I love them! But I will aim for some dressier jorts as well as very casual denim ones, too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-what-happened-when-i-wore-it----and-what-i-need-instead#post-2390778 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:39:47 +0000 Gail 2390778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the dress on you ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-what-happened-when-i-wore-it----and-what-i-need-instead#post-2390777 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:34:20 +0000 cat2 2390777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great dress; keep to wear for your non-biking days. You have fun silver and accent color accessories that will work with it. Burgundy? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-what-happened-when-i-wore-it----and-what-i-need-instead#post-2390764 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:02:42 +0000 Irina 2390764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with others - you look absolutely gorgeous in this dress.&nbsp;<div>If you’d want to style this dress in more casual way, I suggest adding a straw or fabric bag, sporty sandals. I have no idea what one should wear riding a bike. I don’t and also have 0 shorts, it’s actually a type of clothing I don’t really like but I understand its usefulness.&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-what-happened-when-i-wore-it----and-what-i-need-instead#post-2390762 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:57:01 +0000 Aquamarine 2390762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful dress and I’m glad you are keeping it. No advice on biking in a dress, but I always wear lightweight skimmers under dresses in the summer. Otherwise I feel naked?? (For me, it’s probably the years of Catholic school and the skirt I had to wear. At some point I realized I wanted more coverage on the playground :-))</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-what-happened-when-i-wore-it----and-what-i-need-instead#post-2390754 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 11:42:14 +0000 Helena 2390754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great analysis Suz ... Save it for brunch with friends, and invest in jorts for biking days! So beautiful on you though. </p>