https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-light-blue-navy-and-light-pink-mob-dress Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:13:50 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-light-blue-navy-and-light-pink-mob-dress/page/2#post-2025283 Tue, 07 May 2019 16:23:05 +0000 Suz 2025283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a gorgeous dress! I can see why you fell in love, but I prefer #3 (the cobalt on you). (Just off to check #2~)&nbsp;</p> <p>Rebecca and her husband look amazing! So lovely.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-light-blue-navy-and-light-pink-mob-dress/page/2#post-2023500 Tue, 30 Apr 2019 22:16:31 +0000 Jane 2023500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenni, well done for having got to a decision, no easy feat. Next! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-light-blue-navy-and-light-pink-mob-dress/page/2#post-2023464 Tue, 30 Apr 2019 20:25:39 +0000 Jenni NZ 2023464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you to all the later commenters. Although I fell in love with the dress in the magazine, when I saw it in person the fabrics of polyester and nylon put me off for the heat, and I didn’t like the V neck ( prefer scoop necks on me) and I didn’t like the sleeves. All the comments helped with crystallising those thoughts. I called the store and got them to take the hold off it. I thought about what I DID like- the floatiness and the raised embroidery- and have started an online search for those things plus thought of other brands in NZ that do that sort of thing plus boutiques I can look in. I do have time but want to have it sorted well before the event so I don’t get anxious. Have also asked more about the venue and Vietnamese wedding culture, thanks Staysfit for the suggestion.<br /> FOMO is real but there will be a better dress out there! Will show you further options as they appear x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-light-blue-navy-and-light-pink-mob-dress/page/2#post-2023271 Mon, 29 Apr 2019 23:19:00 +0000 Vix 2023271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Jenni --</p> <p>Congrats to the happy couple! What a great time you'll all have celebrating and getting to know his family and vice versa.&nbsp;</p> <p>Onto the dress. I'm supporting your first instinct...not the right one even with the sleeves tailored. I do like the shades in the flowers against your complexion, though, so I see the appeal. </p> <p>However, special occasion dresses are often worn once, and deserve to be something you'd *like* to wear more often!&nbsp;</p> <p>I wish I had more ideas for where to look. I'd focus on warm-weather cocktail or evening wear and see if anything you truly love pops up.&nbsp;</p> <p>[Do you have any bridal-centric resale shops there? Here they often carry some MOB/G and bridesmaid dresses and you can get gorgeous high-end dresses for a nice bargain.] </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-light-blue-navy-and-light-pink-mob-dress/page/2#post-2023076 Mon, 29 Apr 2019 07:36:45 +0000 lyn67 2023076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a wonderful event, congrats to your DD and Family! The new couple looks so happy-and elegant-love DD's choice of a&nbsp; shorter hem and the groom's shirt&amp;vest(+brown shoe) combo! Congratulations!<br />Your embroidered dress is gorgeous and perfectly&nbsp; appropriate Jenni but to be fair, I would immediately hack the sleeves. I mean not only for shorter but elbow length at least-and perhaps a bit taken in -or even&nbsp; to short or caps sleeves (then you can leave the hems wider). That way will be airy and no fuss. Now off to read other's comments!:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-light-blue-navy-and-light-pink-mob-dress/page/2#post-2022935 Sun, 28 Apr 2019 02:03:43 +0000 fifthandfinest 2022935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, what a lovely story and a gorgeous couple! I love the dress but agree with shevia re natural fabrics in that climate... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-light-blue-navy-and-light-pink-mob-dress/page/2#post-2022923 Sun, 28 Apr 2019 01:26:10 +0000 Jaime 2022923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations! How exciting! Your daughter and her new husband look wonderful and happy! I like the dress but my biggest concern is the heat factor. In heat and humidity you really want natural fabrics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-light-blue-navy-and-light-pink-mob-dress/page/2#post-2022891 Sat, 27 Apr 2019 22:57:11 +0000 Cardiff girl 2022891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations!Your daughter looks enchanting and very happy.I m excited for you.My thoughts on the dress are probably not going to say anything different from what’s been already said but my main concern is the fact that it’s nylon.l personally can’t stand anything nylon in the heat and I run cold.l can see why you like it though ,the sheer overdress is very pretty.l would get the sleeves adjusted if you do decide to keep it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-light-blue-navy-and-light-pink-mob-dress/page/2#post-2022877 Sat, 27 Apr 2019 22:17:05 +0000 Anonymous 2022877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dress is lovely and while it <i>looks&nbsp;</i>very appropriate, the shape is somewhere between flowing and structured, as though it doesn't quite fit you correctly, or suit you? It isn't overpowering you but the effect is a little as though it's "on" you, rather than that you're wearing it.</p> <p>I'm voting you keep looking and think that previous advice to consider the heat when choosing fabrics is excellent.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-light-blue-navy-and-light-pink-mob-dress#post-2022876 Sat, 27 Apr 2019 21:39:03 +0000 Jenni NZ 2022876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How lovely to wake up to all this. Thank you La P for your story, that helps. My daughter didn’t want us to spend the money to travel for what she said was a 30-minute ceremony and so, even though as a Mum I wanted to be there for that, I respected her choice. Three friends were the witnesses and the 5 of them went to lunch afterwards.<br /> Yes J’Aileen, the county in California, that’s the county he lives in, she flies to either San Francisco or Oakland to get there, usually SF straight from Auckland. They have been doing long distance for almost 6 years, we may partly have United Airlines who he has worked for, to thank for the marriage due to the cheap travel buddy fares all the way from NZ. We have met him twice, in Hawaii once and in NZ once, but he emails me and Facebook messages my husband ( I am not on FB). They have proven their love I believe!<br /> I am wondering about wearing 2 dresses now, a different one for the tea ceremony which is in a small temple in a family member’s back yard in the Mekong delta, without any aircon. So I’m still thinking. Falling in love with a dress in a magazine is problematic when they have a tall slim much younger model wearing it!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-light-blue-navy-and-light-pink-mob-dress#post-2022861 Sat, 27 Apr 2019 19:07:49 +0000 Gretchen 2022861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats to the happy couple!&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm with your friend - keep this, have the sleeves shortened, and keep looking.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think this would look lovely in pictures with the western white wedding dress, but don't know how it would stand up against the red of an ao dai. Maybe plan on this for the 2nd ceremony and look for something more single color for the 1st?&nbsp;</p> <p>Also, +1 for a Bay area meet-up when you come visit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-light-blue-navy-and-light-pink-mob-dress#post-2022841 Sat, 27 Apr 2019 16:49:04 +0000 Barbara Diane 2022841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a “meant to be” kind of meet. :)<br /> If you come out her way sometime maybe a YLF meet-up if you have time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-light-blue-navy-and-light-pink-mob-dress#post-2022837 Sat, 27 Apr 2019 16:44:35 +0000 Mainelady 2022837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations! Your DD is lovely and looks so happy. I really like the dress. The embroidery is beautiful. I like the suggestions of rose gold accessories and shortening the sleeves. I hope you will post pics from the celebration! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-light-blue-navy-and-light-pink-mob-dress#post-2022833 Sat, 27 Apr 2019 16:28:40 +0000 rachylou 2022833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok. I’m a weather geek (check the temp and humidity every day, because our bread is fussy... and I’m considering adding the dew point and pressure to this check) and I googled... 70s-80s F in the South. Humidity in the upper 90% range with dew point comfort level being ‘muggy’ but not ‘miserable.’</p> <p>Hmm. That’s tough. I run cold and think the 70s are sweater weather. I’d conceivably wear polyester and long sleeves, but I think I’m odd-man-out there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-light-blue-navy-and-light-pink-mob-dress#post-2022829 Sat, 27 Apr 2019 14:58:33 +0000 Bonnie 2022829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dress is beautiful and I think it would be perfect for the wedding. Interesting story about your daughter and her husband and what a fab life she is having.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-light-blue-navy-and-light-pink-mob-dress#post-2022819 Sat, 27 Apr 2019 14:24:06 +0000 JAileen 2022819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the dress on you. In hot and humid I would want something cool. Maybe the mesh will be cool enough. If the bride likes it, then you’re set.</p> <p>Did your daughter get married in California or are you referring to another Contra Costa? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-light-blue-navy-and-light-pink-mob-dress#post-2022817 Sat, 27 Apr 2019 14:19:12 +0000 Anonymous 2022817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote keep the dress. It is a special and lovely dress for a special occasion. I agree with your daughter that the sleeves could use a little work. I know you will find some stunning shoes.<br /> Your daughter looks beautiful and bright white is a great color on her. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-light-blue-navy-and-light-pink-mob-dress#post-2022810 Sat, 27 Apr 2019 14:11:11 +0000 Angie 2022810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that the dress is FABULOUS, <b>Jenni</b>. Sleeves need shortening though.</p> <p>Will you be in a/c? Then the dress is fine. If not - you will be hot! How about a dressier sandal?&nbsp;</p> <p>You have time. So you can keep on looking.</p> <p>DD is KILLER Stunning, and new hubs is very handsome!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-light-blue-navy-and-light-pink-mob-dress#post-2022791 Sat, 27 Apr 2019 13:24:46 +0000 LaPed 2022791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like you're not in love with the dress, and I think you can do better. I would worry about heat/humidity, and I'm just not sure this dress is true to your style. It is elegant, but it lacks some of the vibrancy and boldness I've come to expect from your outfits. PPP, I say!</p> <p>DH and I did a civil ceremony five years ago -- largely for green card reasons, like your daughter. We didn't get nearly as dressed up as your daughter and son-in-law, and the office we went to definitely didn't have any beautiful stained glass windows! Our families were on the other side of the continent so we encouraged them not to fly out; we always said we'd have some kind of event later on, but still haven't bothered. I'm sure our folks would appreciate it if we did. Have a wonderful time in Vietnam! Your daughter and son-in-law look radiant.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-light-blue-navy-and-light-pink-mob-dress#post-2022785 Sat, 27 Apr 2019 13:09:39 +0000 RobinF 2022785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very exciting, such a cute couple! I like the dress on you, definitely shorten the sleeves though. That being said, you have a lot of time to look. But I get the FOMO too. Ugh, these decisions are hard. Anyway, I say it doesn’t look frumpy at all if that helps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-light-blue-navy-and-light-pink-mob-dress#post-2022776 Sat, 27 Apr 2019 12:46:43 +0000 Staysfit 2022776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenni NZ, my experience has been that first instincts are usually correct and FOMO is a real phenomenon. I think you know what you like and what works for you, and when it comes to a special occasion, you should wear the item that makes you feel best. The dress is very flattering on you. I was initially surprised because of it’s neutral palette, but that makes sense for a wedding. The rose gold flowers complement your skin tone, and the floaty overlay is elegant. I like the neckline and length. I agree the sleeves should be shortened. When I see this dress, it looks like something that could stand the test of time. It will still look nice when the wedding photos are pulled out 5, 10, and 30 years from now. I haven’t had to choose a MOB dress, but I anticipate thinking about that when making that choice. </p> <p>I know everyone is saying polyester and nylon may be too warm for the season, location, and venue. My brother and I both fainted when we stood up at our first cousins wedding. It was truly a most embarrassing moment perpetuated for &gt;30 years by the wedding video showing first me and then him collapsing as the ceremony proceeds. He was wearing a synthetic fiber suit, and I’m sure my dress was some sort of poly/nylon. Since then, I have shied away from synthetic fibers that do not breathe. I know this story conflicts with what I say above. Since this dress is so lovely, I would work hard to find out more about the venue before deciding if it’s “the one” for the event. Will there be shade? A canopy? Maybe you could get an interesting parasol? Is there going to be any A/C? If you keep it, but not for your daughter’s wedding, would it be used? </p> <p>Your daughter and her “husband” make a lovely couple. Congratulations to both of them! It’s touching that she wore a dress from you for her civil ceremony. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-light-blue-navy-and-light-pink-mob-dress#post-2022766 Sat, 27 Apr 2019 12:16:30 +0000 kkards 2022766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>congratulations!&nbsp;</p> <p>jenni, i like the dress, but the fact that you wrote this, tells me this is a no...<i>&nbsp;<b></b>I’m not totally sure even though I really love the dress, but have FOMO if I let it go. I suppose I feel old and hope it isn’t frumpy? <b></b></i><br />i'd practice some PPP and keep looking... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-light-blue-navy-and-light-pink-mob-dress#post-2022759 Sat, 27 Apr 2019 12:01:33 +0000 missvee 2022759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the dress is lovely on you and with the sleeves shortened it should be perfect for the reception. You’ll need something else for the tea ceremony won’t you? Maybe the second dress could be a little more breathable in case you are outside walking a bit in the village. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-light-blue-navy-and-light-pink-mob-dress#post-2022748 Sat, 27 Apr 2019 11:27:18 +0000 Anonymous 2022748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aww Congrats to your daughter and son in law! What a handsome couple :)<br /> *carries off the stained glass*</p> <p>As far as your dress "I was hoping for no votes" tells me everything, and you said it made you feel old. Though it's a pretty dress and I love the embroidery, I am saying no, because You feel bad in it. </p> <p>Also, living with hot humid summers, I do not recommend sleeves in that weather (or closed shoes-feet swell). That looks like a very mild weather dress to me-like 60-65 degrees. The inside may have AC, but that's a short part of the day. Find something you Love, that you can't wait to wear and makes your heart sing :)</p> <p>Also, you need the peacock jacket! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-light-blue-navy-and-light-pink-mob-dress#post-2022746 Sat, 27 Apr 2019 11:12:16 +0000 Jenni NZ 2022746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you everyone. I showed the pics to my best friend tonight while out at dinner, she thinks the sleeves need shortening and has offered to look at it again with me tomorrow Sunday or else Monday afternoon ( which I have off). She says I look too serious in the pics and need to take suitable jewellery and shoes with me and smile! I also need to send the pics to my sister in England to check out. My friend did think I could buy it anyway and wear to other things if not the wedding! But that’s usually her solution so quite predictable :)<br /> Showing you all is bound to help, and I should manage a decision by 2 more days x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-light-blue-navy-and-light-pink-mob-dress#post-2022733 Sat, 27 Apr 2019 09:35:41 +0000 Bennett 2022733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a lovely dress and I agree that some footwear and a handbag in a soft metallic color from the floral embroidery of the dress would really look beautiful for a fashionable mother of the bride. Wow, not frumpy at all! Your daughter and son in law look amazing as well. Such a happy time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-light-blue-navy-and-light-pink-mob-dress#post-2022718 Sat, 27 Apr 2019 06:25:53 +0000 Jane 2022718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DD is very beautiful and that is a lovely dress that she is wearing. The celebrations later this year sound terrific. They are a lovely couple! I can understand you feeling a little bit sad about missing out on the formal ceremony.&nbsp;</p> <p>The dress is lovely, but I am not quite sure about the sleeves, they look a little long to me may be, but that can be sorted if you thought it a problem. I really like the detail and flowers, and I like that it looks good full length (thinking of photographs of the day). And I like it is a homegrown brand. I don't think it looks too old or frumpy at all. And I like how the slip gives silhouette without it being overly body con.</p> <p>Shoes and bag will be fun to choose!</p> <p>I would think that you might be in an air conditioned areas for the most part of the day, maybe? (FWIW, I wasn't too hot at all at the Indonesian wedding, because we were in a/c areas, even though what I wore was heavy and not man made fabrics).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-light-blue-navy-and-light-pink-mob-dress#post-2022717 Sat, 27 Apr 2019 06:04:27 +0000 Bijou 2022717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations on your daughter's marriage, what a beautiful couple they make, the joy and love radiates from the photo.</p> <p>Jenni, I love the dress and would love to own it myself, so obviously I don't think it is frumpy at all! However, this is such a special occasion, I think you need a dress that you feel sensational in and it seems that this one is not doing that for you. When I find the 100% RIGHT item, I always know immediately and so now I follow that instinct. I love you in bright colour and think something similar in colouring to your beautiful Bali dress may be more you - being vibrant to match your personality. However, you look elegant and beautiful in this dress, just shorten the sleeves.</p> <p>As an aside, I have one Loobie's Story piece, my peacock denim jacket. I love that jacket and it is a complete workhorse, and something that I think would be gorgeous on you too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-light-blue-navy-and-light-pink-mob-dress#post-2022716 Sat, 27 Apr 2019 05:32:20 +0000 Jenni NZ 2022716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yes Brooklyn those sandals were just what I had on today, I was surprised that the shop actually had the dress as their website was not clear on the situation.<br /> Thanks Firecracker, and thanks Liesbeth, I did hope for some “No” votes as well as I am not sure.<br /> Sleeveless-not sure, will need to ask the groom and also his mother who is a seamstress in HCMCity ( aka Saigon). The ao dai have sleeves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-light-blue-navy-and-light-pink-mob-dress#post-2022714 Sat, 27 Apr 2019 05:25:41 +0000 Liesbeth 2022714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m honestly not a huge fan of the dress. I like that it has a transparent layer and pretty embroidery but I think the combo of black, synthetics and long sleeved will leave you uncomfortable in the heat. I’d choose a sleeker or more fitted style. Is sleeveless an option or is it unacceptable there?<br /> If you do go with it, yes maybe shorten and take in the sleeves a bit.<br /> Ps: congratulations! And your daughter looks lovely! </p>