https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/potential-cocktail-wear-piece-1---lace-dress Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:56:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/potential-cocktail-wear-piece-1---lace-dress#post-622723 Fri, 18 May 2012 04:16:58 +0000 Tanya 622723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you very much ladies! I truly appreciate your input!</p> <p>At this point I will stay away from wearing it to embassy events and keep t for weddings. Once I find the right tuxedo jacket, or a dressy blazer of other type, than I will probably give it a whirl. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/potential-cocktail-wear-piece-1---lace-dress#post-622477 Thu, 17 May 2012 22:11:58 +0000 HelenInCanada 622477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, this dress is gorgeous on you. Seriously. Love the gold lace. I agree that on its own, it's a bit too...va-va-voom?...for the embassy. You can easily remedy that with Claire's suggestions, or a fitted jacket, or other fab topper. Simply stunning dress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/potential-cocktail-wear-piece-1---lace-dress#post-622440 Thu, 17 May 2012 20:54:53 +0000 cinnamon fern 622440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you have a dressy enough white blazer? I think this would look great with white.</p> <p>In other words, I am agreeing that this is a bit bare for DC work-type parties. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/potential-cocktail-wear-piece-1---lace-dress#post-622334 Thu, 17 May 2012 18:42:43 +0000 rae 622334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you could also layer a button-front under it to make it less exposing. Maybe a soft chiffon blouse? And a shiny necklace? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/potential-cocktail-wear-piece-1---lace-dress#post-622273 Thu, 17 May 2012 17:49:31 +0000 Suz 622273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Claire is so clever. I think it's do-able, too. But without a bit more coverage up top I think it's not quite the right thing for Embassy parties. Though you look gorgeous in it, as always!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/potential-cocktail-wear-piece-1---lace-dress#post-622270 Thu, 17 May 2012 17:43:19 +0000 Anonymous 622270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think if it is gold/sparkle-y and not just a flat beige it could morph over into evening wear. And don't forget that you can make a *fake* skirt with it by layering a fancy top over it. I'm thinking something knit, with lurex and dolman sleeves perhaps with a cold shoulder detail. If it's fairly loose, you wouldn't be able to see the lines of the halter underneath. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/potential-cocktail-wear-piece-1---lace-dress#post-621886 Thu, 17 May 2012 05:21:26 +0000 fashionista 621886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For embassy, its a little exposing. But you could wear it with a black boyfriend blazer. And you have transformed it from day wedding dress to a more conservative environment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/potential-cocktail-wear-piece-1---lace-dress#post-621882 Thu, 17 May 2012 05:17:44 +0000 lyn67 621882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So pretty! I think will be quite suitable if you team it with a black or white short and stramlined or a boyfriend or 7/8length(but left open) evening blazer/jacket/tux and some closed toe pumps(gold, beige, or two toned beige/white/black) or some heavier weight polished sandals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/potential-cocktail-wear-piece-1---lace-dress#post-621807 Thu, 17 May 2012 02:40:18 +0000 kmb1 621807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree, it is really pretty, but it looks a bit too "daytime" to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/potential-cocktail-wear-piece-1---lace-dress#post-621793 Thu, 17 May 2012 02:24:08 +0000 Tanya 621793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Angie! I think that you have nailed what was bugging me bu I couldn't quite articulate. I think this dress retains it's original purpose, for weddings and such, and I will look for a different one for this capsule. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/potential-cocktail-wear-piece-1---lace-dress#post-621773 Thu, 17 May 2012 02:07:34 +0000 Angie 621773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's a very pretty dress! Although perhaps a little naked for the Embassy??? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/potential-cocktail-wear-piece-1---lace-dress#post-621770 Thu, 17 May 2012 02:05:01 +0000 Tanya 621770@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In my recent thread on building a cocktail wear capsule Angie made a lot of great suggestions (thank you Angie). I have been thinking about those and realized that I already have some of the pieces that technically fit her description but am not really sure if they are right for this capsule or not. So I will be posting them for your evaluation. ( I already own and am keeping these items, just wondering if they fit this particular need).</p> <p>First item: Angie suggested a lace dress. I have had this halter matte gold one for a while and wore to a lot of weddings with these same gold sandals. Typically I will apply a little self tanner and wear a true red lipstick with it. For some reason though, this dress screams wedding to me and not cocktail reception in an embassy. What do you think, appropriate for my capsule or not? </p>