https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-make-a-decision-about-2-dresses Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 17 May 2026 15:38:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-make-a-decision-about-2-dresses#post-329147 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 21:01:54 +0000 Marley 329147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late to the party here - but I just got to say that I think you made the right decision - LOVE the neckline of #2 on you - and I think its a great idea to keep searching for a sheath, edgier, better quality substitue for #1. Also, am chuckling at your comment about your husband diving headlong into the unfurling lotus . . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-make-a-decision-about-2-dresses#post-329042 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 18:54:07 +0000 rute 329042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie.. I thought I new something about fitting but I see I know nothing.. I was going to say that dress 3/4 was more flattering...</p> <p>Thimblelina, you always look so confident and smiling! Love to see your photos! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-make-a-decision-about-2-dresses#post-329039 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 18:49:06 +0000 Lynne 329039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking forward to seeing more sheath options! Don't let your daughter know that she could be charging you for her input :)! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-make-a-decision-about-2-dresses#post-329010 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 18:09:44 +0000 CocoLion 329010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another one late to arrive here. As one who's had her head in business most of her life, history is rough but are you referring to some sort of papal/church dispute in the middle ages? Martin Luther was the clue! You should try out for Jeopardy Thimbelina/L, you are one clever cookie.</p> <p>I liked both dresses, but preferred the v-neck dress as that's a great neckline on you. And this dress looks awesome with the military jacket and matching cage heels.</p> <p>I liked the way the lotus dress looked with the blue sweater. Those are great colors on you.</p> <p>I think you will get use out of the red sweater from H&amp;M. It's an easy way to add color to any outfit. Have you tried it with pants? I like the way it looks both tied and hanging down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-make-a-decision-about-2-dresses#post-328983 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 17:18:53 +0000 Irene 328983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe I'm too late, but I like #2 best! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-make-a-decision-about-2-dresses#post-328981 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 17:17:11 +0000 Angie 328981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>High five, Trix! </p> <p>Thimblelina, I'm happy that you're encouarged to look for a better-end sleeveless sheath because you really rock the look :)</p> <p>Enjoy your new frock. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-make-a-decision-about-2-dresses#post-328960 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 16:42:01 +0000 thimblelina 328960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Final verdict: I kept the wrap dress and returned the sheath. But I learned a lot and they were both "good" dresses. In fact, everything Trix and Angie liked about the sheath was true: it was edgier, more fashion forward, bolder. I decided that I am going to keep looking for just that sort of dress but at a higher price point with better quality materials. That's how a real head turner should be, right? And the little wrap number is just a fun Friday frock for a MOTG. My husband liked both, but preferred the lowcut neckline on the wrap. I'm wearing it with the tomato red cardi I already had and returning the Juicy cardigan. So a total cash outlay of about $25, + the rescue of a wardrobe orphan made this a good day of shopping. Thank you all for your comments. Spanner away at me Angie! I love it! And Trix is positively insufferable now that you and she had matching answers. It's like living with a teenage Rachel Zoe or something. LOL... L </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-make-a-decision-about-2-dresses#post-327729 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:41:29 +0000 thimblelina 327729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for your comments Angie. They are always appreciated. Its kind of funny because my 15-year-old daughter is my very brutal but also very accurate stylist in-house. So last night we got home late from her track meet (which was heavy, she's injured and it looks like her season may be over) and she was disappointed I had done the whole dress run-through without her. She wanted a chance to give me her untainted opinion so she relaxed &amp; unwound by combing through my copies of the photos without reading any YLF comments and deemed number 1 her hands down favorite. Then we read Angie's newly added opinion, where she said the very same thing for many of the very same reasons as Trixie. Leaving me literally between Rome and Avignon with two dresses. (History buffs will know what I'm talking about...) So finding myself between Rome and Avignon I would normally go with my own gut. But the whole reason I'm here is that my gut isn't quite trustworthy; it's a reflex I'm unburying from years of inattention to detail. So to keep the Rome/Avignon analogy going, I'm pulling in Martin Luther: that's right, my husband, the guy who pays the bills, the gaze from the other side of the romantic dinner table. I don't usually ask my husband questions about clothing. I view my role as his partner one where I stimulate him visually with fashion choices, personal habits, even underhanded little beauty tricks at which I arrive independently; not one in which I habitually invite him into the proverbial sausage factory to see how it all gets done! But here I think I want his tie-breaker opinion. If he expresses an overwhelming urge to throw darts at my midsection or reads a subliminal message to dive headlong into that unfurling lotus in the crotchical areas, the first dress goes. Period. And if the second one is not his cup of tea it can go too. Because life is short and there are plenty of dresses to go around. Thanks everybody who chimed in. This really was a lot of fun for me at least. Will post the final verdict after this weekend. L </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-make-a-decision-about-2-dresses#post-327456 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 01:20:46 +0000 Angie 327456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. I am such a spanner!!! </p> <p>I so prefer dress #1. The sleeves are much more flattering and it's easier to layer over them. The pattern is also more hip and interesting, plus I prefer the fit. </p> <p>But anyway, sorry to go against the crowd. FWIW </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-make-a-decision-about-2-dresses#post-327347 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 22:52:49 +0000 Rose 327347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love 3/4 also, it looks amazing on you.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-make-a-decision-about-2-dresses#post-327337 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 22:38:12 +0000 Aida 327337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad you kept dress #2, it looks REALLY great on you! The first dress has a lovely shift shape though (if you like that shape, some do and some don't), but would also require that the neckline not be so high for you; I wouldn't dismiss looking for a dress in a similar shape with a less ladybits-highlighting pattern </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-make-a-decision-about-2-dresses#post-327314 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:55:46 +0000 Queen Mum 327314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>those are all great outfit ideas! that dress looks like it will get lots of wear </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-make-a-decision-about-2-dresses#post-327284 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:18:02 +0000 Mo 327284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am also late but just wanted to say that I love the black jacket and cage heels with it! And it was definitely the better of the 2 dresses - by leaps and bounds </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-make-a-decision-about-2-dresses#post-327277 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:12:00 +0000 Sveta 327277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late here but just had to chime in about how wonderful that second dress is on you! I especially like it with silver sandals - so cool! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-make-a-decision-about-2-dresses#post-327269 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:00:35 +0000 teri 327269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>dress #2 looks great on you. I think you can waer it sooo many different ways. </p> <p>So glad you took a trip to JCP... now I may have to go back...lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-make-a-decision-about-2-dresses#post-327268 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:59:52 +0000 Arya 327268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thimbelina, you look great! The dress you decided to keep was my favorite of the two. The colors are bold, the fit flattering, and you look confident and fab! I think that it looks great with both of the cardigans. I especially like the color of the red one with it, and the fit of the turquoise one.</p> <p>Also, can I just say, that photo #4 is smokin' hot?!?!?! You have great legs anyway, but that length of dress paired with those nude heels make them look even longer and...greater! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-make-a-decision-about-2-dresses#post-327258 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:49:04 +0000 Heather 327258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>L: I adore Dress 2. The neckline, pattern, color! All wonderful on you. And that FREE?!! cardi from H&amp;M---F-A-B! I am SOOO relieved to know it was rescued from the orphan sack in your closet! I absolutely adore it. More for Frocking Fridays! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-make-a-decision-about-2-dresses#post-327246 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:07:41 +0000 ruthe 327246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look so lovely in all of these later pictures. Number 4 is flattering on you. You are a very lovely lady. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-make-a-decision-about-2-dresses#post-327235 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:15:39 +0000 thimblelina 327235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone! While you were posting I put the first dress in my return bag; the second I styled with a few more things from my closet. I think it has that retro, vintage DVF feel too Marlene, and I had the same idea as you! So here it is below:</p> <p>1) with flat silver sandals and big silver beads, my regular MOTG style...<br /> 2) with the previously flummoxing shrug... I like it, even though it is a hotter color contrast than I usually try.<br /> 3) with a black jacket and cage heels... maybe not a fave here, but I do loves me a little cage heel somethin'-somethin'now and then...<br /> 4) my easter idea, w/ the Juicy cardigan and its adorable gold crown buttons, antiqued pearls and nude stilettos... I like this too (but you won't see me very often in heels this high).</p> <p>So I decided to keep dress 2 and cardi 2, bringing the total spent to about $65 total. I plan to add some new summer layering tanks in colors that will look good under these two bright cardigans. </p> <p>Thanks so much! You guys are all so helpful. L </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-make-a-decision-about-2-dresses#post-327232 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:58:26 +0000 Marlene1 327232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like everyone, I like the second one best, and I would like it even more with your flat silver sandals. To me, the dress has a cool hippie-ish vibe, and the more casual sandal would be the better choice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-make-a-decision-about-2-dresses#post-327228 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:49:05 +0000 Lynne 327228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the colours in both of these, but only the second is a ten. The first thing my eye noticed on the first was the lotus flower you just mentioned, in just about the right place ;). So all is not lost - you have one fab dress, and you have identified a colour combo that looks brilliant on you! Well done. I am loving watching your style journey, please keep posting :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-make-a-decision-about-2-dresses#post-327219 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:27:07 +0000 JuliaInGermany 327219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>thimblelina, I agree with the others about the first dress. I don't think this pattern can be flattering on anybody. I also think that the higher neckline and the straight up and down silhouette don't do much for you.<br /> The second dress is really, really nice! I was a bit afraid when I read about the neon colours, but no, they are bold but not that bold. The v-neck makes your neck look long and I also like the high waist a lot on you. It's a definite keeper. The cardi is very cute with this, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-make-a-decision-about-2-dresses#post-327218 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:25:42 +0000 thimblelina 327218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And I hadn't even thought about the high neck. Thank you chellebrate! L </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-make-a-decision-about-2-dresses#post-327215 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:23:32 +0000 thimblelina 327215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Joha... Your English is amazing! You don't sound harsh at all; very nuanced in fact. Thanks for the comments. I think that first dress is utterly killed by an unfortunate textile placement mistake... So glad to have heard it here first! Thank you. L </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-make-a-decision-about-2-dresses#post-327213 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:21:56 +0000 chellebrate 327213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree. I like the second dress (pics 3 &amp; 4.) I think the style of the dress is more flattering - the waist definition and the v at the neck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-make-a-decision-about-2-dresses#post-327205 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:09:27 +0000 Joha 327205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Same for me. Dress 3/4 looks really great , but I also had some thoughts about dress 1. The colours and size of the pattern are great, but the pattern itsef seems to be a little bit off. To me it looks like the circle in the middle is creating a focus point and the pattern is not draping so well.</p> <p>Im sorry if this sounds too harsh. Its sometimes difficult to find the right words since english is not my first language.</p> <p>Oh, and yes, I think you look confident and bold. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-make-a-decision-about-2-dresses#post-327198 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:59:56 +0000 thimblelina 327198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And now that you mention it, I'm not entirely sure of how I feel about the lotus flower opening over my ladybits... Arghh! L </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-make-a-decision-about-2-dresses#post-327196 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:58:21 +0000 thimblelina 327196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know, my daughter said the same thing when we looked at it on the website together. Then we both decided that IRL it is not so noticeable, but maybe it is just too much of a deal killer on that dress. Too bad, because I was most in the mood for a sleeveless summer dress. Thank you. You always give such great feedback. L </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-make-a-decision-about-2-dresses#post-327192 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:54:11 +0000 Queen Mum 327192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I REALLY like dress 3/4 on you.<br /> I'm thinking about the other one..... I"m struggling with the bulls-eye right in the center. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-make-a-decision-about-2-dresses#post-327190 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:50:50 +0000 thimblelina 327190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi... me again! I am needy these days, aren't I? It's my hungry, hungry closet that I don't want to fill with bummers.</p> <p>Yesterday I went to JCPenney to try on dresses. That was a hot tip from the always fabulously gorgeous Teri in Texas, and since she strikes me as sort of an IT type with her lovely broad shoulders and wonderful long legs I thought I might get lucky too. I was shocked to find TWO dresses that fit and seemed cute, so I brought them both home to try out with you.</p> <p>Disclaimer: you might want to set a pair of sunglasses handily near the computer screen. These dresses are bright! Neon bright! Which I normally don't do at all. But I recently got a wrap shrug for free at H&amp;M which is neon bright, so I dug that out of my "limbo" bag. (Yes, in my closet I keep a brown paper limbo bag where discards, thrift store mistakes, etc. reside until I decide their ultimate fate... The shrug was one of those BOGO deals and since my daughter was already up at the register buying her sweater, I spur-of-the-moment grabbed this neon poppy red which I was subsequently afraid I would never be able to style.) The little teal short sleeved cardigan was bought specifically to go with these dresses. All but the shrug can be returned; and the shrug can go to one of my daughters friends if I don't figure out how to wear it properly!</p> <p>So, the pros: I like how these fit. They are easy to wear from an underpinnings perspective. They are hand washable and never need ironing. They go with shoes and accessories I already have. They have helped rescue an item that might have otherwise had to be discarded. They are inexpensive: $25 &amp; $35 for the two Nicole Miller dresses; $39 for the Juicy cardigan. </p> <p>Cons: Too bright? Too fitted? Too 'young'? Too similar? Too much like something for the office or church? [Since I go to neither...LOL!] Too discount-brand-looking? Too polyester? </p> <p>Please, be brutal. I can take it. Bear in mind: I put these on this a.m. after cooking another big breakfast for the 3rd graders who are taking tests this week, so minimal makeup and hair going on here. I'm thinking I'll definitely need a brighter lipstick than the soft red and light terracotta which are my only two at the moment. </p> <p>The first 4 pictures below show both dresses with and without their cardigan partners; the 5th picture is how I might wear the first dress for Easter with the in-laws. </p> <p>Shoes: ilver ankh sandals by Sofft; black satin platform heels by Madeline; nude patent platform heels by Guess. </p> <p>PS -- I didnt' get a chance to read Angie's post on body acceptance yet but I plan to very soon. Let me just say I know my stomach and upper arms are not what they once were. I was pretty lean and mean back in the day and no bikini was too small for that body... I enjoy being outdoors, but I do not do specific targeted "exercise". I regularly walk, hike, garden, bike, and even run with the track kids, but I pretty much eat &amp; drink what I want within reason too. What I hate is feeling like just because I now have a differently proportioned body in middle age it is time for the proverbial burka. But I would love to hear your opinions on this... Please... I encourage it. Do these looks strike you as bold and self-confident, or kind of half-baked and sloppy for me? </p> <p>Thanks in advance! L </p>