https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purged-half-a-dozen-dresses-this-morning Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:50:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purged-half-a-dozen-dresses-this-morning#post-842539 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:45:31 +0000 Raisin 842539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great job! And now you know what you need to fill in the gaps. I am also on a dress hunt, so let me know if you spot a perfect navy one, with sleeves! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purged-half-a-dozen-dresses-this-morning#post-842521 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:28:37 +0000 AJ 842521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good for you! You'll have the help of FABers to pick out some new dresses in NYC...how exciting! </p> <p>Don't forget the YLF realtime feature during your shopping trip! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purged-half-a-dozen-dresses-this-morning#post-842444 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:18:27 +0000 Carole 842444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ooooh, that must feel nice! Challenges are good for so many different purposes and now you have room in your closet to breathe or add in some great new fabulous pieces! Good Job! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purged-half-a-dozen-dresses-this-morning#post-842442 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:17:42 +0000 Janet 842442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo, I'm wondering about those kinds of silhouettes myself. Thanks for the idea! </p> <p>Zap, I can't wait! I think I need to reconsider my outfit choices for the weekend, and add another layer! Brrr! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purged-half-a-dozen-dresses-this-morning#post-842433 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:06:06 +0000 Mo 842433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I surprised myself recently by loving two dress silhouettes that did not highlight my waist/torso in the usual hourglass flattering way. Both just happened to be by Express, and I'm sure they would be too short for you, but it might be worth trying on the styles you don't think are standard figure flattering cuts for you. Just might surprise yourself! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purged-half-a-dozen-dresses-this-morning#post-842429 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:00:05 +0000 Anonymous 842429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep, I think I'm heading the same way. I am not feeling my current dress selection.<br /> P.S please check your email, the agenda/ itinerary for the meet-up went out.<br /> CAN'T WAIT!!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purged-half-a-dozen-dresses-this-morning#post-842425 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:57:17 +0000 Suz 842425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you ask me, this is a PERFECT use of the dress challenge!! </p> <p>Nothing better than getting rid of unworn clothes to make room for the new. No point in hanging onto the old ones if they did not make you feel fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purged-half-a-dozen-dresses-this-morning#post-842338 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:35:19 +0000 lyn* 842338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh; experimentation is always fun! I wish you the best of luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purged-half-a-dozen-dresses-this-morning#post-842337 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:34:29 +0000 Janet 842337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyn, as a reigning dress queen, I will be trying to channel your talent for finding fab dresses!</p> <p>I started another thread to ask for suggestions for a LBD. </p> <p>My dresses really seemed to be behind the times as far as my style evolution goes. Perhaps it's not a coincidence that they occupy the furthest back section of my closet. I'd love to branch out into some new silhouettes for dresses, especially into something a bit more non-traditional, but it's tough to balance that with figure flattery. However, trying on those old dresses and not feeling like even they flattered me very well makes me think that some experimenting is in order. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purged-half-a-dozen-dresses-this-morning#post-842332 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:31:54 +0000 nancylee 842332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats on the successful dress purge, Janet. It is such a good feeling to realize what isn't working for you anymore. Have fun filing in that new wardrobe hole, and have fun in NYC. </p> <p>(Congrats on the Ravens win, too. I was rooting for them, too....and it's so great that you got to travel to the game!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purged-half-a-dozen-dresses-this-morning#post-842322 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:26:13 +0000 lyn* 842322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wish you luck in finding fabulous replacements! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purged-half-a-dozen-dresses-this-morning#post-842293 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:01:24 +0000 Transcona Shannon 842293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purged-half-a-dozen-dresses-this-morning#post-842282 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:50:03 +0000 Kristin L 842282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good job! And good luck with your LBD search in NYC. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purged-half-a-dozen-dresses-this-morning#post-842275 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:38:36 +0000 Mo 842275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good for you! I know what you mean, too. I purged a bunch of spaghetti strap sundresses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purged-half-a-dozen-dresses-this-morning#post-842272 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:36:42 +0000 Tina.b 842272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>HAHA, dresses I meant! That is hilarious you caught that CF! Need to proofread... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purged-half-a-dozen-dresses-this-morning#post-842270 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:31:40 +0000 cinnamon fern 842270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL at Tina: "I purge a lot of my wardrobe fairly ruthlessly, but I always avoid shoes and clothes." </p> <p>So you have a well-curated scarf collection? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purged-half-a-dozen-dresses-this-morning#post-842264 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:27:55 +0000 Thistle 842264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second Rae! If you aren't wearing them, they don't deserve space in your closet. </p> <p>And if there is anyplace you can find a LBD, it is NYC!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purged-half-a-dozen-dresses-this-morning#post-842254 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:23:19 +0000 rae 842254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Woohoo! Way to make room for future fabness! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purged-half-a-dozen-dresses-this-morning#post-842246 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:19:03 +0000 Tina.b 842246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I need to do this too! I purge a lot of my wardrobe fairly ruthlessly, but I always avoid shoes and clothes. I look forward to seeing your new LBD. Definitely try DVF, she is always my go to for dresses like this. I like the wraps, but they aren't always the best style for me, but there are always so many knee length options in other shapes. And they are so flattering! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purged-half-a-dozen-dresses-this-morning#post-842231 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:09:00 +0000 Ingunn 842231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great work! No need to keep anything that makes you feel frumpy. I hope you find a good replacement in NYC. If it isn't available there, it's probably nowhere. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purged-half-a-dozen-dresses-this-morning#post-842222 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:00:26 +0000 Janet 842222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I decided to wear a dress today since the dress challenge has been happening and reminded me of all my unworn frocks. That led to a mini-project of pulling out a bunch of dresses from my closet that have not been worn in at least a year, actually more like two years in many cases. I put on each one, took a picture, and in all but one case decided they needed to go. A couple of them had even been altered after I lost weight, and never worn since. </p> <p>Three of them were empire waist, a cut it seems I leaned on quite heavily a few years ago and a few pounds heavier. I don't know why, but now they all seem to make me look/feel bottom heavy, or frumpy. Or maybe I just looked frumpy back then and didn't realize it -- yikes! My style has definitely changed. Some of the prints seemed too fussy or something. </p> <p>I kept an older black and white printed jersey shirtdress, which is my go-to funeral outfit (sad but unfortunately necessary), along with my more recent dress purchases from last year. Wrap dresses seem to be my friend, as do cuts that actually reach my knees, which are VERY hard to find!</p> <p>This cut my number of sleeved dresses in half! It looks like I may be on the lookout for a new multipurpose casual LBD in NYC this weekend. My old one didn't make the cut. </p>