https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sack-dress-question-kate-spade-finds-at-marshalls-and-a-coach-outlet-find Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:57:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sack-dress-question-kate-spade-finds-at-marshalls-and-a-coach-outlet-find#post-1219422 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 13:30:05 +0000 Jules 1219422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with all that when you style&nbsp;the Mondrian dress it will make a big difference. I like the pearls &amp; pumps suggestion.&nbsp;Even wearing your hair and&nbsp;down and maybe be a swipe of pink&nbsp;lipstick&nbsp;would help I suspect! You have great colouring for those colours. I also don't find it unflattering. These dresses are never waist defining and I don't personally think that only super skinny models can wear this style... we're used to those proportions thanks to Twiggy but you are also slim and can work this. People understand that under the dress you have a waist, etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sack-dress-question-kate-spade-finds-at-marshalls-and-a-coach-outlet-find#post-1219407 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 13:13:08 +0000 Laura J 1219407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone! &nbsp;The Kate Spade dresses were a lucky find and not anything I could wear at my next job. &nbsp;I also got a Kate Spade orange gingham fit and flare dress at Marshalls that I love. &nbsp;I'm almost certain I'll be moving to Dubai in two months. &nbsp;I'll probably be there for a year or two. &nbsp;I plan to travel a lot. &nbsp;I'll be able to wear the dresses somewhere! &nbsp;</p> <p>Since I do love the print, I'll try the shift/sack styled a few ways and see if I can feel good wearing it. I do love the idea of shift/sack dresses, but I haven't tried one before. &nbsp;I do wonder if this would look better if I had the dress altered to be a few inches shorter. &nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sack-dress-question-kate-spade-finds-at-marshalls-and-a-coach-outlet-find#post-1219357 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 11:43:54 +0000 Carla 1219357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Mondrian dress really appeals to me, but I love a shift! I would wear it to work with a classic pointy toe shoe. Tossing a classic jacket over it might add the waist definition you are looking for, but even without a jacket, it skims your body to make it an attractive fit.</p> <p>It would be perfect for a warm weather celebratory occasion like a wedding or graduation. Are you looking for a work staple, or a special occasion dress, or something else? I note the job change and relocation. Not sure what is appropriate for your geographic location/work environment.</p> <p>Of course if it is not a '10' for you, you won't wear it, so your money might be better spent on something else.</p> <p>The Coach bag is a great score. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sack-dress-question-kate-spade-finds-at-marshalls-and-a-coach-outlet-find#post-1219243 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 04:27:24 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1219243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I agree with you, Laura - as gorgeous the colors and pattern are of the first dress, it's a whole lotta look (as Tim Gunn says) and isn't the most traditionally flattering on your figure. If you loved it, you could probably make it work, but since you're doubtful, I'd lean toward returning it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sack-dress-question-kate-spade-finds-at-marshalls-and-a-coach-outlet-find#post-1219171 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 02:32:51 +0000 Sveta 1219171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sack dress is definitely not conventionally flattering syle but it may be flattering enough to work!<br />It should be worn with fashion forward footwear to work. It also helps when it is a couple of inches above the knee if you can handle this length. I like it but it is you who have to like it enough to keep. It definitely not a style to wear with a belt! </p> <p>Here are the visuals for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sack-dress-question-kate-spade-finds-at-marshalls-and-a-coach-outlet-find#post-1219150 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 02:17:08 +0000 deb 1219150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the mod dress the best which I think is actually a shift dress. Dress it up a bit and see how you feel. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sack-dress-question-kate-spade-finds-at-marshalls-and-a-coach-outlet-find#post-1219144 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 02:14:34 +0000 carter 1219144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the first one! Very sophisticated. the sack/shift is one of my favorite shapes for thin, fluid dresses. You do have to own it though. Do you have a long strand of chunky pearls to wear with it? The second one is very sweet, and it looks pretty on you. Do what makes you feel comfortable, but if I could wear a 4 in a Kate Spade, I would buy #1 from you.I must go to Marshall's this week! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sack-dress-question-kate-spade-finds-at-marshalls-and-a-coach-outlet-find#post-1219107 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 01:52:35 +0000 Caro in Oz 1219107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with the others; I like the mod dress - I'd love to see it styled. If you don't like it though then&nbsp;return it because you won't wear it. Love the bag too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sack-dress-question-kate-spade-finds-at-marshalls-and-a-coach-outlet-find#post-1219070 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 01:28:15 +0000 rabbit 1219070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay for fun finds!</p> <p>I like the mod dress too like <b>Suz</b>, but I would try it on as you plan to wear it, with the shoes and any topper, &nbsp;because that can make a big difference. &nbsp;I agree that a belt could be hard to make work with it.&nbsp;</p> <p>I would also do the same with the lilac and yellow dress, which looks good on you, but to my eye might actually be a little more challenging&nbsp;to accessorize than the Mondrian one.&nbsp; </p> <p></p> <p>ETA: <b>&nbsp;lyn</b>'s idea of a belt over a cardigan is definitely worth a try</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sack-dress-question-kate-spade-finds-at-marshalls-and-a-coach-outlet-find#post-1219067 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 01:26:38 +0000 lyn* 1219067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE the coach purse - the black and white are simply awesome, and I think the shape of the second KS dress helps to accentuate your shape.&nbsp;</p> <p>Would you try some other styling options with the Sack Dress? I think the colours are quite fun and it could be a versatile dress for you. I'd definitely belt it - maybe belt a cardigan over top? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sack-dress-question-kate-spade-finds-at-marshalls-and-a-coach-outlet-find#post-1219044 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 01:13:33 +0000 Suz 1219044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well...my personal style sensibilities may be blinding me, but I actually love the sack dress on you! Of course your comical expression makes it a harder sell, but I adore its mod integrity and think it flatters you.&nbsp;</p> <p>You look really happy with the other dress, and what a fun bag! Your wardrobe is already beginning to shape up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sack-dress-question-kate-spade-finds-at-marshalls-and-a-coach-outlet-find#post-1219003 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 00:36:50 +0000 Laura J 1219003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My SO and I went shopping this weekend as I try to revamp my style. &nbsp;I'm aiming to find clothes for a new job that requires formal attire as well as clothes for world travel. &nbsp;We found some Kate Spade dresses at Marshalls. &nbsp;I love bright colors and patterns. &nbsp;My SO insists that he loves the sack dress on me, but I can't manage to not feel like a sack in it. &nbsp;I got a great deal on the dress and I absolutely love the print. &nbsp;But I've tried it with a belt and that was awful. &nbsp;Taking these photos have gotten me 95% convinced to return the sack dress. &nbsp;But as a last ditch I figured I'd post here to see if anyone thought alterations or something else I could do might make the sack&nbsp;dress work on me. &nbsp;</p> <p>The sack dress is a size 4 and I'm 5'1". &nbsp;As a comparison, I took photos of another Kate Spade dress I got at Marshalls (also a 4). &nbsp;That dress I'll definitely keep! &nbsp;</p> <p>Finally, I included a photo of a purse I got at the Coach outlet. &nbsp;I love the purple with the white. &nbsp;It was marked down to $125. &nbsp;&nbsp; </p>