https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-esp-for-rectangleitshortwaistd-at-faux-wrap-print-dress Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:02:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-esp-for-rectangleitshortwaistd-at-faux-wrap-print-dress#post-301000 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 20:01:34 +0000 Vix 301000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi and an extra *extra* thanks to you for the compliments about my acquired-taste blog, Ms Coco!</p> <p>My so-called creative juices are squeezed unto death by others all day, so I definitely enjoy having a little playground where I don't have to cater to anyone else, ha.</p> <p>Though technically I write it to keep various skills in play, I admit I'm not as detached from my ego as I'd like to be -- so I'm always so happy to hear that others get a kick plus/minus something useful out of it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-esp-for-rectangleitshortwaistd-at-faux-wrap-print-dress#post-300969 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 18:57:29 +0000 CocoLion 300969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Vix, I like this on you! I just want to say I spent a long time looking at your blog last night and I really enjoyed your unique POV, photography and sassy attitude. I just had to laugh at the micro narcissism category (I think that's what you called it...) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-esp-for-rectangleitshortwaistd-at-faux-wrap-print-dress#post-300857 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:05:32 +0000 Vix 300857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much, Beth! </p> <p>I have/wear lots of skirts but don't have many dresses. Am looking forward to some "one and done" days! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-esp-for-rectangleitshortwaistd-at-faux-wrap-print-dress#post-300728 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 03:02:02 +0000 Beth 300728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vix, this look fantastic on you:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-esp-for-rectangleitshortwaistd-at-faux-wrap-print-dress#post-300725 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 02:56:24 +0000 Vix 300725@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There's certainly ROOM for a caboose in the dress, and if you don't mind a slip underneath you shouldn't have to worry about cling at all -- without one, you'll just have to assess, but I have passed on AT jersey dresses before due to flimsyness and I'd say this one bodes well for you.</p> <p>I got a 40% coupon via their mailing list, but I have an extra, so since you're first I'll PM you with it. </p> <p>Otherwise one could try the usual websites for coupons....</p> <p>ps Where are my manners -- thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-esp-for-rectangleitshortwaistd-at-faux-wrap-print-dress#post-300723 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 02:51:22 +0000 ticksgirl 300723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh Vix, I was just looking at this today! Thank you so much for your detailed review. You look gorgeous in it! I might give it a try later, though I'm a tad worried because this baby's got back enough for you, me, and about three other people as well. </p> <p>May I ask where one might come across one of these 40% off coupons? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-esp-for-rectangleitshortwaistd-at-faux-wrap-print-dress#post-300720 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 02:40:06 +0000 Vix 300720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just wanted to say that anyone thwarted by their hunt for a wrap dress (and who doesn't mind looking like a green cheetah) might want to check out Ann Taylor's Rustic Shadows faux-wrap:</p> <p><a href="http://tinyurl.com/anntaylor-RusticShadows-Dress" rel="nofollow">http://tinyurl.com/anntaylor-RusticShadows-Dress</a></p> <p>[I believe they have a version in black that's the same fabric and style, but since I didn't see that in person you'd have to ask the CS rep.]</p> <p>This isn't an ideal style for my short-waisted Rectangle self, but I like the look (esp now with the 70s resurgence). I swear I've been trying on variations of them for a few years now and walking away....but kept this one as it's by far been the best of the sad lot, ha.</p> <p><strong>PROS:</strong> </p> <p>* Eligible for 40% off coupon if you have one. ;)</p> <p>* The material is a decent weight with a nice soft hand to it. I'm wearing a full slip underneath (pics 1-2), but it didn't look terribly clingy (on my baby-got-no-back self, anyway!) without the slip.</p> <p>* The wide sash (pic 3) starts high up at an empire line, then tapers down (attempted to capture in pic 4). </p> <p>This meant my short-waisted self wasn't being cut in half by a skinny tie belt front or back...but if you have a "regular" waist it would probably work fine for you.</p> <p><strong>CONS:</strong></p> <p>*I would definitely recommend sizing down.</p> <p>* Also: the V is DEEP -- it's sitting nicely for me in this shot but I am in a full slip just in case.</p> <p><strong>NEUTRAL for me:</strong></p> <p>* Regular length hit 5'4 me at the very top of the kneecap, so ~ 1.5 inches "above" what most think of as knee-length. Comes in Petite and Tall.</p> <p>* Bracelet sleeves, which I personally like. </p>