https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-the-eliza-j-dress-now-in-eggplant Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 14 May 2026 23:05:10 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-the-eliza-j-dress-now-in-eggplant/page/2#post-441734 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:47:52 +0000 Queen Mum 441734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>woo hoo! the 10 was available this morning so I nabbed it! (I did think of calling Marianna~ that would have been my next move)<br /> that picture is hilarious Jonesy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-the-eliza-j-dress-now-in-eggplant/page/2#post-441661 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:54:11 +0000 Jonesy 441661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great thread! QM, I can see what you are saying about you and the blue dress--I've only recently somewhat tempered my associations between royal blue and bad politician clothes (think Will Ferrell playing Janet Reno in that SNL skit, with that royal blue skirt suit), but I can still get that vibe sometimes. The eggplant is gorgeous--can't wait to see how the finished, tailored product turns out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-the-eliza-j-dress-now-in-eggplant/page/2#post-441503 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:02:37 +0000 Steph 441503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kim, you should send Mariana a PM and ask her to do a search in the Nordstrom system of the eggplant dress in a size 10 for you. She recently ordered a bunch of items for me and says that she welcomes doing it. (I was worried that I would be annoying for asking, but she gets a commission for it, so everyone wins!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-the-eliza-j-dress-now-in-eggplant/page/2#post-441460 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 02:47:55 +0000 Charmian 441460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sure, take your time! I'll be heading off to a 2-week, hopefully internet-free vacation in a few days, so I won't be able to respond for several weeks anyway. I don't sew much, but letting out a seam is within my skills; I'll take a closer look at the seams when I get home tonight.</p> <p>One last option to try is dropping in on or calling your local Nordstrom's. The SAs seem to have access to actual store inventory (the website only has inventory levels for their warehouse) and are happy to ship you the item at no cost if it's available at another branch. That's how I got mine, actually; it was out on the site, but the SA had them ship me one from further down the west coast. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-the-eliza-j-dress-now-in-eggplant/page/2#post-441090 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:04:48 +0000 Queen Mum 441090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>charmain.... hmm, I didnt' think about the lining being the cause of the problem. I'll PM you later when I get a chance to investigate. (It might be later in the week)<br /> Do you sew at all? Honestly, I think if it fits you everywhere else, it's just that off center curved bust seam that needs to be let out a tad on each side. And, you could do the same thing to the lining.<br /> Unfortunatetly, I'm not seeing the eggplant pop up in the size I want so I think I"m going to have to take in all the other seams. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-the-eliza-j-dress-now-in-eggplant/page/2#post-441064 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:18:46 +0000 Charmian 441064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>QM, would it be too much of a trouble to repost when you've finished your alterations? You and I seem to be struggling with the same fit issue (too tight across the bust), and I'd love to see how the alterations worked out for you.</p> <p>The ponte knit actually has quite a bit of stretch; it's actually the lining that's causing the tightness. I've contemplated just snipping the lining out, but I'm worried that the result will pull too much. A woman who can sew her own maxi is someone I want to be emulating when it comes to alterations! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-the-eliza-j-dress-now-in-eggplant/page/2#post-440636 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 23:20:00 +0000 Suz 440636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know, I think you made the right choice. The blue is gorgeous with your hair and eyes, but looking at the photo I see the DRESS before I see your lovely face; whereas with the eggplant, I see your face (and then the dress that also complements your skintone and eyes and hair so beautifully). Glad you are going with the smaller size. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-the-eliza-j-dress-now-in-eggplant/page/2#post-440621 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 22:56:47 +0000 Queen Mum 440621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Heather-- I do have both colors in my closet, but I can't keep them both. I'm going with the eggplant because I feel less "formal" in it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-the-eliza-j-dress-now-in-eggplant/page/2#post-440592 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 21:18:02 +0000 kellygirl 440592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, I couldn't pick a color because they were both so gorgeous on you. IKWYM about the cobalt though--that's a "look at me" color for sure--especially around here. Fingers crossed for you to find the eggplant. It's really a "smart" looking dress on you : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-the-eliza-j-dress-now-in-eggplant/page/2#post-440585 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 21:06:11 +0000 Heather 440585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kim, did you keep both colors? *whisper* I am really rooting for you and the cobalt frock. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-the-eliza-j-dress-now-in-eggplant/page/2#post-440581 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 21:04:28 +0000 Queen Mum 440581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Kelly- I decided to try to nab the eggplant in a 10 and let the bustline out a tad. If I'm not able to acquire the 10, I'm going to keep the 12 and alter everything else to fit (keeping fingers crossed for a 10 to miraculously become available this week </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-the-eliza-j-dress-now-in-eggplant/page/2#post-440565 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 20:27:09 +0000 kellygirl 440565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late to the party but dying to know what you decided. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-the-eliza-j-dress-now-in-eggplant/page/2#post-440328 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 07:21:52 +0000 Kari 440328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The eggplant color is gorgeous. I saw forum member Charmian wearing it today in person and the dress is absolutely incredible! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-the-eliza-j-dress-now-in-eggplant/page/2#post-440229 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 01:51:20 +0000 Deborah 440229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Kim, I also think I know what you are getting at re the cobalt dress. I did see your original post with but couldn't put my finger on what wasn't working for me. I think the eggplant color is just so flattering on you. The dress is lovely too. If you really love it then I agree keep and have it altered. I have a similar dress in black (mine is sleeveless) and it is a great go to dress. I can see this being very versatile. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-the-eliza-j-dress-now-in-eggplant#post-440225 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 01:38:48 +0000 Anonymous 440225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about the eggplant dress with a cobalt scarf? That blue is such a great color on you. You glow and your eyes look denim blue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-the-eliza-j-dress-now-in-eggplant#post-440222 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 01:31:49 +0000 Queen Mum 440222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>haha Ornella~ I understand. There are times I want to yell at the computer "KEEP!" when someone is having a hard time coming to terms with an item. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-the-eliza-j-dress-now-in-eggplant#post-440159 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 21:30:04 +0000 Ornella 440159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh well, I had to try to convince you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-the-eliza-j-dress-now-in-eggplant#post-440156 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 21:23:28 +0000 Queen Mum 440156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ornella,<br /> I think that is why I'm shying away from the cobalt. I want this to be an all purpose dress and I fear that I would be hesitant to wear the cobalt in more casual ways and more than once a month. The purple seems more casual to me and I think I'd be more likely to wear it both dressed up and for casual days.</p> <p>It looks like I'm going to have to alter the eggplant one as the 10 hasn't been available on line for over a week. I'll do some basting and get input from everyone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-the-eliza-j-dress-now-in-eggplant#post-440141 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 20:41:33 +0000 Ornella 440141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late to the party but I can't resist. I love both colors on you, but eggplant seems like much safer choice and blue is just smashing on you. I'd get that one over eggplant. It's more special. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-the-eliza-j-dress-now-in-eggplant#post-440138 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 20:36:31 +0000 MNsara 440138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love you in that cobalt, but I think I might lean toward the eggplant too. When a color is as bold as that cobalt, I may not always feel up to it. . . </p> <p>The 10 has a more flattering fit than the 12.</p> <p>If you DO make a pattern, I think you've given this one every opportunity to fit you and if it doesn't, then it can certainly inspire you to try your own! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-the-eliza-j-dress-now-in-eggplant#post-440125 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 19:57:55 +0000 lyn67 440125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I. Love. That. Dress. Both Colours. On You.<br /> ...but the blue one fits so SO much better than the eggplant!!!<br /> Thugh, I can also feel what you say about that (royaL) blue....I also feel the same, when trying to put on something of that colour...But I'm blonde...and I think this colour has to be paired/bookend with black...now, you are a brunette, I think it works for you! (eggplant would be also fab, but size down, pls: tell the girls to shut up:-)) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-the-eliza-j-dress-now-in-eggplant#post-439842 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 03:14:30 +0000 morethanbeige 439842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>QM, I think that's a great idea....either to alter the 10 or to make a pattern. Both colors really look wonderful on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-the-eliza-j-dress-now-in-eggplant#post-439790 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 01:01:54 +0000 teeandcee 439790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the fit of the cobalt and color of the eggplant. I know exactly what you mean regarding cobalt as I feel the same way in the color even though it makes me glow and I love it on others.</p> <p>"Lady who lunches" describes it exactly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-the-eliza-j-dress-now-in-eggplant#post-439641 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 22:16:32 +0000 Janet 439641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think there's an ethical problem with that at all, unless you plan to market and sell the dress you make as your own design. :-)</p> <p>I agree that the smaller size seems to fit you better, but I totally understand the need for a little room for the girls, bra twin! I think both colors look marvelous on you. </p> <p>BTW, you are so pretty! What a great smile. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-the-eliza-j-dress-now-in-eggplant#post-439632 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 22:08:12 +0000 Queen Mum 439632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>thanks for weighing in everybody.</p> <p>so here's the plan: I'm going to return both and as soon as the eggplant is available in the 10, I'm going to snatch it up. There is a vertical seam that goes down the side of the bust that can easily be let out 1/2 inch to allow for a bit of breathing room for the girls. That would most likely be the easier route than trying to alter the bottom half. </p> <p>I'm also toying with the idea of making a pattern before returning and see about making it myself... is that ethically wrong? I could do it for less than half the price most likely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-the-eliza-j-dress-now-in-eggplant#post-439568 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 21:13:15 +0000 morethanbeige 439568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the cobalt on you. Size and color. Sorry I'm no help. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-the-eliza-j-dress-now-in-eggplant#post-439565 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 21:09:52 +0000 Krista O. 439565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that the smaller size is best. The bigger dress wasn't as figure flattering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-the-eliza-j-dress-now-in-eggplant#post-439532 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:20:21 +0000 qfbrenda 439532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't see any fit issues in the cobalt. [shrug] I love both colors. But Kate is right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-the-eliza-j-dress-now-in-eggplant#post-439524 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:14:37 +0000 Charmian 439524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, I'm with Kate: if you have misgivings about both, then you probably won't wear either. However, if you keep one I'm voting for the eggplant, as it's a lovely shade on you.</p> <p>As an aside, I also purchased the Eliza J dress and found that I had to choose between giving the girls some breathing room (the larger size) or having waist-definition (the smaller size). There's also the option of having the larger size tailored to fit your waist, but the dress lining would make it a pricey alteration. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-the-eliza-j-dress-now-in-eggplant#post-439503 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:54:00 +0000 Kate 439503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I understand your misgivings. While both colors are beautiful, and lovely on you, this just may not be your style. I'd return the dresses and buy something you really love, that you don't have any doubts about wearing. And that fit you better. The 12 looks too big, and if you are uncomfortable in the 10, then you'll find you never pull it out of the closet to wear. </p>