https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purple-shirt-dress-and-new-picture-taking-method Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:17:10 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purple-shirt-dress-and-new-picture-taking-method/page/2#post-136854 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:42:46 +0000 Debora 136854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shana, anytime you want to go dress shopping just let me know! Maya's getting some great suggestions here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purple-shirt-dress-and-new-picture-taking-method#post-136851 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:38:41 +0000 yublocka 136851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Black will totally work Maya. The contrast won't be too high at all. As for loops I say just go over the top. Who cares if you can see a bt of the loops tucking out underneath? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purple-shirt-dress-and-new-picture-taking-method#post-136845 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:29:53 +0000 shana 136845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, Maya, I love this dress on you! Deb, you wanna get me one too??? Just kidding (H&amp;M clothes never fit me right). I really like this alot more than the other shirt dress - it has a very chic, sophisticated feel to it and the fit is great. I think it looks great unbelted as well as with the fabric tie so I don't think there's any reason to put it on hold. I can picture it with a nice woven/braided belt like this:</p> <p><a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=18182&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=746023" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gap.com/.....pid=746023</a></p> <p><a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=18182&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=719882" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gap.com/.....pid=719882</a></p> <p>I've seen them before that are stretchy and just have a woven section near the buckle. Or how about one of those distressed leather belts that Angie blogged about in the spring trends post? I know you don't wear alot of brown, but I kind of picture a brown belt with the dress but that could be because it reads navy rather than purple on my screen. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purple-shirt-dress-and-new-picture-taking-method#post-136842 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:19:59 +0000 Mellllls 136842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Personally, I like it with no belt as opposed to the belt that comes with it. Not sure if I would like it be better if with a different belt. It looks great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purple-shirt-dress-and-new-picture-taking-method#post-136840 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:13:01 +0000 Debora 136840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really do love it on you, Maya, and I think there's no reason to put it on hold until you find the right belt. It looks great with the fabric belt, too. Go ahead, enjoy this wonderful spring weather and wear it as is until you find a belt that you love. It's a great springtime look for you and I hope you'll feel as fab in it as you look! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purple-shirt-dress-and-new-picture-taking-method#post-136832 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:49:12 +0000 Queen Mum 136832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad you're keeping the dress Maya.<br /> Either wear the belt in the loops or remove the loops. I think you have lots of options for colors... black, tan, brown, cream. try out some options! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purple-shirt-dress-and-new-picture-taking-method#post-136830 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:40:09 +0000 Maya 136830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad *you* like it Debora. Your opinion was the most important! I hope you find it to be a worthwhile investment!</p> <p>Soo..I have a dumb question. Is it going to look weird if I wear this dress with a black belt? I like my belts to match, especially with this dress. It just seems right to have less contrast. But...there is no way I'm going to try and hunt down a perfectly matching belt that is also the right size and width for me. </p> <p>And another dumb question: If I swap belts, should I put the new belt through the belt loops or just put it on top? I think if I do the latter, the belt loops will show a bit because whatever belt I substitute will not be wide enough to cover them. </p> <p>I am soooo clueless about belts! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purple-shirt-dress-and-new-picture-taking-method#post-136811 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:13:16 +0000 Dawn 136811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I love the purple dress! It really flatters your shape and makes you look very hourglass-y! I agree with everyone else: swap out the belt and it will look stunning! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purple-shirt-dress-and-new-picture-taking-method#post-136796 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:26:48 +0000 Sihaya 136796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, great dress. I think it works best w/a belt. Love your hair, eyes, and eyebrows. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purple-shirt-dress-and-new-picture-taking-method#post-136774 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:05:59 +0000 medusa 136774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE THE DRESS! I do agree that a different belt would be better.</p> <p>Debora, you are too sweet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purple-shirt-dress-and-new-picture-taking-method#post-136768 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:48:55 +0000 Maya 136768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, I think I'm seeing a pattern here. I'll have to put the dress on hold until I get another belt. I do have the one from Angie but I think it's too narrow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purple-shirt-dress-and-new-picture-taking-method#post-136765 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:18:39 +0000 Susan 136765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this dress on you! It's a shame they don't have more. You could go beltless, or use a leather belt (or a red one to match your shoes). You could also unbutton the top a bit and wear a contrasting camisole underneath (I've seen a few other bloggers wear this look well) and pair with boots for a more casual look. Great versatile piece! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purple-shirt-dress-and-new-picture-taking-method#post-136752 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:20:05 +0000 Inge 136752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfect Maya, both with and without the belt. And the shoes look divine with this dress. And sigh, such a gorgeous colour. You are making me drool, I want to run to the nearest H&amp;M store right this second (and it's Sunday, so the shops are closed;-)</p> <p>Yay for Debora's help with this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purple-shirt-dress-and-new-picture-taking-method#post-136736 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:28:50 +0000 Debora 136736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, love the dress on you and you mastered the intricacies of the self-timer! I'm impressed! What your pictures fail to show is the lovely spring-like purple shade of the dress. Love how you paired it with the red shoes. I can also picture it with the elusive 2" elastic belt if you decide to keep it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purple-shirt-dress-and-new-picture-taking-method#post-136724 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 11:09:43 +0000 Louise 136724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it. looks fabulous with your red sandals x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purple-shirt-dress-and-new-picture-taking-method#post-136697 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 06:52:24 +0000 Katiepea 136697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this dress is very flattering on you Maya, particularly with the belt to give your waist definition. And Ilove the combo of the purple dress and red shoes together, they make each other "pop". Please keep the dress and love wearing it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purple-shirt-dress-and-new-picture-taking-method#post-136693 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 06:44:57 +0000 RoseandJoan 136693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deborah knows you deserve spoiling Maya;)</p> <p>I love the dress on you, it's a definite ten. When you find your stretch belt your look will be complete. I love the purple combined with the red Clarks sandals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purple-shirt-dress-and-new-picture-taking-method#post-136691 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 06:02:49 +0000 marianne 136691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Forgot to say about the belt - Angie often suggests swapping the fabric belt in cases like this. I am still looking for a suitable belt for my shirtdress. Otherwise I would just do a square knot in front. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purple-shirt-dress-and-new-picture-taking-method#post-136687 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 05:37:49 +0000 puffenstuff 136687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely dress on you Maya! I am by no means an expert being only new on the site but I feel that your gorgeous waist is getting a bit lost in the fabric? A belt option maybe you could go far a tan leather belt slung a bit lower onto your hips and see what that looks like? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purple-shirt-dress-and-new-picture-taking-method#post-136677 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 03:30:55 +0000 cciele 136677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dress looks great on you! The fit and color are both really flattering. As far as the belt goes, I'm a belt novice myself so can't really help you. But I think it would be cute with a different belt, like a 2" elastic one that you hopefully will locate </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purple-shirt-dress-and-new-picture-taking-method#post-136658 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:38:09 +0000 marianna 136658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great on you! And that was SO nice of Debora! Lucky girl. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purple-shirt-dress-and-new-picture-taking-method#post-136654 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:27:49 +0000 Tricia 136654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it! It reminds me of the blue Old Navy shirtdress in Angie's store, which I have and love. I think the belt looks fine but it would also look great with a different belt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purple-shirt-dress-and-new-picture-taking-method#post-136652 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:17:22 +0000 MNsara 136652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is a nicely flattering dress on you (I don't know what the 'other' one looked like to compare)</p> <p>I think this belt does fine and a contrasting belt would be another good look. </p> <p>Be sure to try it with leggings and/or with a cheeky jacket for more looks. . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purple-shirt-dress-and-new-picture-taking-method#post-136641 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:12:42 +0000 Anonymous 136641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this dress looks great on you. I like the utilitarian type of design. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purple-shirt-dress-and-new-picture-taking-method#post-136638 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:11:01 +0000 Maya 136638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, the dress came by mail so it's a little wrinkled. I have it in a square knot in the picture but it's probably sloppy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purple-shirt-dress-and-new-picture-taking-method#post-136637 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:10:08 +0000 Queen Mum 136637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>love it! I would look for other belt options, but that one will work if you iron it really nice and tie a neat square knot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purple-shirt-dress-and-new-picture-taking-method#post-136628 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:52:46 +0000 marianne 136628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great! That's the one I tried on, and the color is yummy. I really like it with the red Smooches. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purple-shirt-dress-and-new-picture-taking-method#post-136623 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:45:21 +0000 Lee Hovey 136623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it! i think the belt looks fine the way it is, but think it would look even better with a different belt for other days too. Maybe a wider elastic belt? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purple-shirt-dress-and-new-picture-taking-method#post-136622 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:43:34 +0000 yublocka 136622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree - its definitely a winner. Perfect fit,perfect length, great colour. Please tell me you don't feel dowdy in this Maya!!</p> <p>Debora, how lovely are you!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purple-shirt-dress-and-new-picture-taking-method#post-136619 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:29:02 +0000 chewyspaghetti 136619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this one a lot better than the other dress from H&amp;M that you had. Very cute! </p>