https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-find-a-casual-dress-for-high-summer Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:22:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-find-a-casual-dress-for-high-summer#post-1754095 Sat, 26 Nov 2016 10:10:35 +0000 VioletMyra 1754095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks from me too for the Cotton Diva link.<br />Best wishes to all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-find-a-casual-dress-for-high-summer#post-1753831 Fri, 25 Nov 2016 06:24:19 +0000 anne 1753831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Jenanded. I haven't heard of Cotton Diva</p> <p>I've had a look. As you say a little boho, but I think I could find something that appeals. I'll look further there if my current order turns out not to be what I'm after.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-find-a-casual-dress-for-high-summer#post-1753743 Thu, 24 Nov 2016 18:56:42 +0000 jenanded 1753743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anne, a different vibe, but just found this brand Cotton Diva at this conference I am at... nearly every woman has gone in and bought a top or dress... they are really flattering, non crush, and breathable.&nbsp;A little boho but not too much and I am pretty much corporate drag most of the time... I got this in red <a href="http://www.cottondiva.com.au/dresses/dress-jaipur-locomotion-green" rel="nofollow">http://www.cottondiva.com.au/d.....tion-green</a>&nbsp;and a top I will wear today... free shipping too.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-find-a-casual-dress-for-high-summer#post-1753468 Wed, 23 Nov 2016 23:32:11 +0000 unfrumped 1753468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to be careful with those open v- necks and even lace ups in summer tops if dresses. If they really are too low, I can't wear without tank top and then that defeats the hot weather purpose. I do the bend forward test and such, because they'll often look fine when adjusted just so, but then....<br /> It just depends on the style, so worth trying, but I have to remind myself to be realistic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-find-a-casual-dress-for-high-summer#post-1753254 Wed, 23 Nov 2016 08:07:43 +0000 anne 1753254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ecteacher I wanted to say thanks for your suggestion. A very reasonably priced dress for Country Road. I really like it and hope your putting it on the thread might be helpful for someone else. For myself I have learnt to my peril that dresses like that need a bigger bust than mine! But thanks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-find-a-casual-dress-for-high-summer#post-1753234 Wed, 23 Nov 2016 04:02:02 +0000 anne 1753234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I have bit the bullet and ordered both the eyelet dress (which&nbsp;was reduced a bit)&nbsp;and the last one I posted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-find-a-casual-dress-for-high-summer#post-1752589 Mon, 21 Nov 2016 14:42:50 +0000 anne 1752589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanja Tanya and Helen.<br /> Anne here's another possibilityhttps://www.ezibuy.com/shop/nz/capture-shirt-dress/p/163487 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-find-a-casual-dress-for-high-summer#post-1752567 Mon, 21 Nov 2016 13:36:41 +0000 Helen11 1752567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I saw the last ezibuy dress in the catalogue, too. I think you could use the eyelets and lace to bring the neckline a little closer if needed, but I think it would be fine anyway. I think it could work well for you.<br />There also seem to be lots of light, loose dresses at the markets, and our swimwear shop (Soaked) has great casual summer dresses, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-find-a-casual-dress-for-high-summer#post-1752562 Mon, 21 Nov 2016 13:29:21 +0000 Tanya 1752562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the last one you posted, Anne.&nbsp; The light blue would be very pretty on you and the neckline looks very modest to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-find-a-casual-dress-for-high-summer#post-1752529 Mon, 21 Nov 2016 11:52:39 +0000 Helen11 1752529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always go past Jeanswest in the shopping centre, and thought of you with this dress. It's Tencel (which I love) not cotton. And I'd wait for a sale deal. Anyway- good luck in the search! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-find-a-casual-dress-for-high-summer#post-1752500 Mon, 21 Nov 2016 09:40:43 +0000 VioletMyra 1752500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Came across this at Country Road - limited stock.<br /><a href="https://www.countryroad.com.au/shop/woman/clothing/dresses/60188953/Mesh-Midi-Dress.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.countryroad.com.au.....Dress.html</a> <br />Best wishes </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-find-a-casual-dress-for-high-summer#post-1751254 Thu, 17 Nov 2016 13:42:27 +0000 anne 1751254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brooklyn, thanks I checked out Asos after your suggestion and couldn't quite find one that was what I was after. The viscose thing is so pervasive though, that i may have to reconsider..(as in the dress I linked to above)</p> <p>Thanks Jenanded - perhaps not exactly what I was looking for. A bit too classic perhaps? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-find-a-casual-dress-for-high-summer#post-1751251 Thu, 17 Nov 2016 13:32:18 +0000 anne 1751251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Or this one. Which IS cotton <a href="https://www.ezibuy.com/shop/nz/emerge-eyelet-dress/p/163654" rel="nofollow">https://www.ezibuy.com/shop/nz.....s/p/163654</a><br /> But would it be loose enough for comfort? And would the neckline be modest enough? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-find-a-casual-dress-for-high-summer#post-1751249 Thu, 17 Nov 2016 13:25:25 +0000 anne 1751249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Latest one I'm considering. Not cotton though. <a href="https://www.ezibuy.com/shop/nz/capture-hi-low-dress/p/165251" rel="nofollow">https://www.ezibuy.com/shop/nz.....s/p/165251</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-find-a-casual-dress-for-high-summer#post-1750508 Tue, 15 Nov 2016 09:31:14 +0000 jenanded 1750508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bemoan Trenery's price and quality, but tend to feel inspired by their modern classic take... does this inspire? There are quite a few trims in the fabric stores if you took the sewing route.<br /> <a href="https://m.trenery.com.au/shop/womenswear/clothing/dresses/60203751/Embroidered-Neckline-Linen-Shift-Dress.html" rel="nofollow">https://m.trenery.com.au/shop/.....Dress.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-find-a-casual-dress-for-high-summer#post-1750506 Tue, 15 Nov 2016 09:18:24 +0000 Brooklyn 1750506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you checked Asos? They are 30% off everything including sale today only (for click frenzy). Lots of dresses to choose from, but probably not many cotton (tend to me more viscose). You could get a selection and send back the ones you don't want. It's free to return now. Lots of other click frenzy deals around tonight too - witchery, sportsgirl, David Lawrence, the iconic. It's overwhelming! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-find-a-casual-dress-for-high-summer#post-1750448 Tue, 15 Nov 2016 03:41:43 +0000 anne 1750448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Joy - hmm. I am capable of simple sewing and have a machine.&nbsp; Thanks.</p> <p>Would appreciate style suggestions though. I am trying to work out how to get an updated look for this item</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-find-a-casual-dress-for-high-summer#post-1750446 Tue, 15 Nov 2016 03:40:01 +0000 anne 1750446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Sally, I appreciate such a fast response. I may consider getting a dress like the second one as well as a sleeveless one.</p> <p>Dress 3 is so like one I already have. Amazing!&nbsp; I wore it on Sunday.&nbsp;I don't like collars though,&nbsp;above 35 C. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-find-a-casual-dress-for-high-summer#post-1750444 Tue, 15 Nov 2016 03:37:42 +0000 Anonymous 1750444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do I remember correctly that you do some sewing? A sleeveless pullover shift should be very easy to make. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-find-a-casual-dress-for-high-summer#post-1750442 Tue, 15 Nov 2016 03:36:22 +0000 Sal 1750442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is quite nice and a reasonable price - viscose</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.katies.com.au/MIDI-BELTED-PRINT-DRESS-.aspx?p6661894&amp;cr=1keq__023110">http://www.katies.com.au/MIDI-.....eq__023110</a></p> <p>Has sleeves but otherwise fits criteria</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ezibuy.com/shop/nz/capture-v-neck-shift/p/165164">https://www.ezibuy.com/shop/nz.....t/p/165164</a></p> <p>This is nice</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ezibuy.com/shop/nz/capture-shirt-dress/p/163487">https://www.ezibuy.com/shop/nz.....s/p/163487</a></p> <p>Another one, more expensive, and linen</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sussan.com.au/clothing/half-placket-linen-dress-black">http://www.sussan.com.au/cloth.....ress-black</a></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-find-a-casual-dress-for-high-summer#post-1750436 Tue, 15 Nov 2016 03:29:19 +0000 anne 1750436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd like to add another summer dress to my high summer capsule for casual wear. My criteria</p> <p>* cotton</p> <p>*sleeveless but not spagetti strap</p> <p>*not white</p> <p>* somehow interesting / on trend.</p> <p>* for very hot wealther, so no collars or waistbands</p> <p></p> <p>Here are a couple I was considering, though I'm not sure if they really hit the mark. The chambray one sold out in my size (and most sizes)&nbsp;today, it seems.</p> <p></p> <p></p>