https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-talk-me-out-of-a-major-splurge Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 16 May 2026 01:15:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-talk-me-out-of-a-major-splurge/page/2#post-401459 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 04:41:21 +0000 elpgal 401459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with Elisabeth. Buy it! It will look lovely on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-talk-me-out-of-a-major-splurge#post-401012 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 18:34:49 +0000 Lisa 401012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful dress, but I would hold until I had an event to wear it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-talk-me-out-of-a-major-splurge#post-400888 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:01:32 +0000 Aziraphale 400888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Auburn, I'm not the superstitious type, but I think buying a dress for a specific event, i.e., engagement party, that has not yet been planned just might be a major jinx! </p> <p>However, what a lovely dress. And the colour! Wow! Can you not just buy it anyway? Just to have a nice dress in your closet? We all have a few of those. And then, if and when said engagement party happens, then you'll just happen to have the perfect dress hanging in your closet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-talk-me-out-of-a-major-splurge#post-400840 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:02:20 +0000 geetha 400840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>nice dress. if you think you'll go crazy if you wait and don't buy it, then yeah go ahead and buy it now. But remember: just how many other dresses did you desperately want to buy, then bought it and now it's just another dress in your closet??? If you have several such, then you can be ABSOLUTELY sure that if you buy this one, it'll make you happy a few times and then you'll get bored with it... and you'd have lost $1000 that could've gone towards a trip somewhere or something really fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-talk-me-out-of-a-major-splurge#post-400788 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 13:45:39 +0000 Di 400788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't do it. The shape is insanely simple, it would be very easy to copy (and would then fit you perfectly. ) Also, heaven forbid something should happen and you don't get engaged-- you'd have some really rough associations for that beautiful dress. Don't get ahead of yourself.</p> <p>Maybe buy another dress as a cute date dress now, though. =) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-talk-me-out-of-a-major-splurge#post-400771 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:41:52 +0000 Jill 400771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>edit - ann's dress has sleeves, i like the sleeveless better! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-talk-me-out-of-a-major-splurge#post-400770 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:41:12 +0000 Jill 400770@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i believe ann curry is wearing this same dress on the today show (nbc) this am! perhaps you can get a better view of it to help make your decision... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-talk-me-out-of-a-major-splurge#post-400744 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:27:10 +0000 Anonymous 400744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is a beautiful dress. Do you see it as an investment piece to be worn for years to come? or as a one time dress for your engagement?</p> <p>I know that when I buy a "more memorable" dress ( Let's say with a distinctive color, pattern etc) as opposed to a LBD, I feel funny if I wear it again for a different event, especially if such event is being attended by the same group of people. I know that is silly!</p> <p>Bottom line, It is all about cost per wear. LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-talk-me-out-of-a-major-splurge#post-400634 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 01:25:05 +0000 April 400634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow -- that's completely elegant and ladylike. I love it. </p> <p>But as Beth said, I'm betting you could find (or have made) something very similar for half the cost. </p> <p>Are you in the mood for a bargain-hunting expedition, or in the mood for an investment piece? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-talk-me-out-of-a-major-splurge#post-400601 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:09:25 +0000 Jonesy 400601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think "splurge" is a relative concept. Say someone has a net income of 20K a month, has her house paid for, her car paid for, student loans paid off, health insurance, no kids, and maybe 100K in stocks/savings, etc. A dress for 2K could be conceived of as a reasonable splurge. OTOH, someone with a net income of 5K a month, renting, hefty student loans, car on its last legs, two kids heading for college soon, and 5K in savings might find a dress for $200 to be a big splurge. So it depends :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-talk-me-out-of-a-major-splurge#post-400599 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 23:55:03 +0000 Beth 400599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's lovely, really lovely. But I just don't see that the style looks any different than sheath dresses from Tory Burch, Kate Spade or similar for a fraction of the cost.</p> <p>I'd have your dressmaker get you sorted:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-talk-me-out-of-a-major-splurge#post-400596 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 23:44:47 +0000 Jjsloane 400596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Print a picture of it and put in your wedding planner (when you have one :))<br /> It's beautiful, but tastes change and it would be sitting in your closet just waiting for you. How sad is that? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-talk-me-out-of-a-major-splurge#post-400589 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 23:31:32 +0000 Nakidra 400589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say get it made if you can. It's a really great dress, but if you are expecting to get married soon, you will be spending a lot of money. If you have an option to get something custom made, I'd go with that definitely! Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-talk-me-out-of-a-major-splurge#post-400581 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 23:03:59 +0000 Laurinda 400581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely dress. </p> <p>For the same $$ or less (including a trip to NYC to find the fabric) have it custom made to fit and flatter your figure, with extra touches such as on-seam pockets to make it truly yours. </p> <p>Butterick 4386<br /> <a href="http://bit.ly/qAsXPr" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/qAsXPr</a></p> <p>3 to 4 yards of fabric at $15-$30/yard </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-talk-me-out-of-a-major-splurge#post-400568 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 22:21:33 +0000 Kristine 400568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd also vote for trying to have it made for less. It's a beautiful dress but for $2,000 I'd worry that the color would look dated in a few years. I might spend $2,000 on an incredibly classic black or camel dress that I could wear on a weekly basis. For this one I would go the less expensive route, unless you have an unlimited budget. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-talk-me-out-of-a-major-splurge#post-400556 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 21:44:56 +0000 Mo 400556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with Emily in that it seems you could have it made for MUCH less. I'd wait and then have your tailor make it when the time comes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-talk-me-out-of-a-major-splurge#post-400554 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 21:40:38 +0000 nicoleb 400554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a beautiful dress but if you want to be talked out of it...i've seen dresses like that @ Modcloth.com for a lot cheaper... &gt;.&gt; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-talk-me-out-of-a-major-splurge#post-400552 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 21:33:41 +0000 Anonymous 400552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Talk you out of it...well, it's wool. It's bound to get holes. And what if you have a summer or tropical wedding? You might have the dress made up in a different, year-round fabric. Maybe it can be the dress you are wearing when you get engaged ;o) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-talk-me-out-of-a-major-splurge#post-400548 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 21:25:45 +0000 rae 400548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you already have a fabulous tailor, use her/him! Then the dress will be custom made for your bod, and you will likely save big bucks!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-talk-me-out-of-a-major-splurge#post-400538 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 21:13:32 +0000 DressLover 400538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Auburn, the more I think about this, the more I think you should try HeartMyCloset on Etsy.</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/heartmycloset?ref=pr_shop_more" rel="nofollow">http://www.etsy.com/shop/heart....._shop_more</a></p> <p>The shop does a ton of business, does classic and vintage designs, works from pictures, and they make dress belts too (a majority of dressmakers can not make the matching fabric belt, which destroys the integrity of some designs). I'd try sending them a convo and see if they can find the fabric color for you.</p> <p>EDIT - Oh hahaha oops, you already have a trusted dressmaker. I'd definitely get a picture over there asap so the fabric can be located. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-talk-me-out-of-a-major-splurge#post-400537 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 21:12:21 +0000 MsMary 400537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with DressLover. Maybe I'm just a big ol' hick, but I can't imagine spending almost $2,000 for a dress unless I'm going to wear it at my actual weddingl. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-talk-me-out-of-a-major-splurge#post-400533 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 21:03:38 +0000 Bianca 400533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is a great dress. Like someone else said, you would get great use regardless. Hope you will have occasions to wear it to, but certainly you could wear it for other things. However if you want someone to talk you out of a pricey purchase, just thing of when you are actually engaged, all the cute dresses you will have an excuse to splurge on!!!! You never know next seasons styles..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-talk-me-out-of-a-major-splurge#post-400519 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:53:06 +0000 DressLover 400519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ACK, why did you have to show me that?! Not only do I love Oscar de la Renta, but I have been looking for a dress in that exact same color. *sighs*</p> <p>Okay, I can't believe I am saying this, but don't do it. I love designer items and a good splurge as much as any one, but there are some things I veto. </p> <p>First, I tend to believe major splurges are best reserved for classic shoes, handbags, and jewelry because they are items that are acceptable for frequent wear. You will likely wear a pair of $2000 brown boots, a black handbag, or a diamond necklace more frequently than a dress, which no matter how wonderful will fall into a clothing rotation that accessories are exempt from.</p> <p>Second, clothing is most subject to feeling old, tired, dated, etc. While the design is classic, it always could begin to feel dated or old to you, which means you won't wear it anymore. </p> <p>Third, clothing is more likely to be ruined (spills, rips, dry cleaning accident, etc.) than accessories, with maybe the exception of shoes. Trust me, you will feel ill if some drunk moron ruins that dress with a glass of red wine. </p> <p>Fourth, finding a dressmaker to recreate a dress for less is much easier than finding someone to make quality reproductions of boots, purses, and jewelry. A good dressmaker can make almost anything, all you need to do is make sure you are selecting a high quality fabric.</p> <p>I feel I can rationalize almost anything, and if you are deadset on this dress I can definitely rationalize it for you; however, my gut says no. You do get bonus points for the dress being a wedding dress of sorts, but those points are cancelled out by the fact you'd probably prefer to put that money toward "THE Dress." Additionally, almost everyone you know will see you in the dress during the wedding events, so you might not be as inspired to wear it again and again.</p> <p>Well, that's my two cents, as much as it pains me. (Valentino and I had this same battle a few times over the years...) But I'd definitely take the picture to a dressmaker or even try one of the insanely talented Etsy dressmakers. And when you find that emerald green fabric, let me know. I will be right behind you to purchase it for a dress I have long wanted to recreate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-talk-me-out-of-a-major-splurge#post-400514 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:48:49 +0000 Deborah 400514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is an absolutely stunning dress. Depending on your budget either buy or have your dressmaker copy it. I think it would be a great addition to your wardrobe for all the reasons you mention. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-talk-me-out-of-a-major-splurge#post-400513 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:47:52 +0000 EmilyC15 400513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I sew, so take it from me: that dress is so easy to sew, it's not even funny. A simple sheath dress with a collar detail?? Great taste, easy to do! Your dressmaker can do it for 1/4th the cost AND it will be custom fitted to you. Ask your dressmaker for help finding a similar fabric, she will have all the sources. </p> <p>I would spend that amount of money (1700+ British pounds, over 2000 US dollars) on...say...a custom-made wedding dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-talk-me-out-of-a-major-splurge#post-400512 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:46:18 +0000 Scarlet 400512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That dress is a classic and truly amazing, AMAZING, but I wouldn't buy it unless there is an event currently on your calendar where you can wear it. I would hate for that beauty to sit in the closet waiting. There will still be amazing dresses out there when the time comes. Crossing my fingers for you--sounds like there are exciting developments underfoot :o) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-talk-me-out-of-a-major-splurge#post-400505 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:42:40 +0000 Sheila 400505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have come to the wrong place, Auburn, if you're asking for nay-saying! This is a stunning dress and, as a redhead, I am drooling over it myself! Good thing I can't think of a single occasion on my upcoming calendar that would call for such a dress...and I honestly don't have the $$$ reserves right now to be able to afford it. All that being said, I wouldn't hesitate to move forward with it because I think it could be your lucky dress, not your jinx dress! Its classic style, fabulous wool crepe fabric and stunning color would give you joy every time you wore it. See, I'm no help at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-talk-me-out-of-a-major-splurge#post-400503 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:40:24 +0000 Ginkgo 400503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This dress is perfection! Get it! You'll get a lot of wear out of this, regardless. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-talk-me-out-of-a-major-splurge#post-400502 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:40:06 +0000 amyreh 400502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I searched for a long time for my rehearsal dinner dress, there never seems to be what you want when you need it! But if your tailor can recreate, probably for less than that cost, i would do that option! Although finding this exact shade of green in the fabric you want could be a challenge... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-talk-me-out-of-a-major-splurge#post-400499 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:36:40 +0000 AJ 400499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have it custom made and enjoy this classic beauty for years to come! </p> <p>If expected engagement should occur, you'll have a cute story of how you were prepared way in advance! </p>