https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shall-i-keep Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:34:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shall-i-keep/page/2#post-1952188 Thu, 30 Aug 2018 12:17:04 +0000 anne 1952188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Thank unfrumped.</div><div><br /></div><div>I put some darts in the back today, which improves the fit of the back (because I have a swayback) thought I'm not sure if the front looks much different. I was thinking of taking the side seams in too, but my sewing machine is having problems so I called it a day!<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shall-i-keep#post-1952180 Thu, 30 Aug 2018 11:35:23 +0000 unfrumped 1952180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree!<br /> Even though both items are very dark, the lines of the dress suit you so much better and you look very pretty and at ease in it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shall-i-keep#post-1951985 Wed, 29 Aug 2018 12:28:23 +0000 anne 1951985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Wow - this thread just got a second wind. Thanks,<b>redneckgirl,</b> <b>column </b>and<b> Lyn67<br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Fashiontern&nbsp; </b>I hear you on not having just one style. The second dress is quite a departure from my normal style I think, but I still like it. I liked it on the previous wearer when she was still wearing it. But it is a challenge for me when I am handed down nags clothes to work out which of them do suit<b> </b>me. I like the ankle boot idea (though my don't have buttons)<b><br /></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Bijou - yes spring seem quite a way off in this rainiest winter for 15 years!&nbsp; I'll try and put some darts in tomorrow. I'm not that clever with alterations, but since I didn't pay for the dress it's no loss if I muck it up!&nbsp; I have entrusted items I'm more concerned about to someone else especially&nbsp; when the fabric is delicate or slippery, which this one isn't . Incidentally it ironed really beautifully.<br /></div></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shall-i-keep#post-1951977 Wed, 29 Aug 2018 11:33:00 +0000 lyn67 1951977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nr 2 is great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shall-i-keep#post-1951968 Wed, 29 Aug 2018 11:09:39 +0000 Bijou 1951968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dress #2 is lovely on you! You are clever being able to do alterations. With the weather we have been having, it feels like you will be able to wear the dress for a few months to come. BRRR it's cold! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shall-i-keep#post-1951951 Wed, 29 Aug 2018 09:11:11 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1951951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the blue framing your face. If you wanted to lighten it up more, you could wear it with leggings with that blue in the pattern. But then I’m generally not on board with the idea of finding one look that is you and out with the rest. </p> <p>I agree with the rest about the dress. I’d probably play up the “school marm” charm with ankle boots with buttons. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shall-i-keep#post-1951949 Wed, 29 Aug 2018 08:54:51 +0000 Column 1951949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I guess I’m an outlier too. As a tunic, I think 1 is just fine. And 2 is amazing, esp. with pearls! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shall-i-keep#post-1951908 Wed, 29 Aug 2018 03:03:10 +0000 redneckgirl 1951908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love both outfits and would keep both of them. They look great on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shall-i-keep#post-1950731 Thu, 23 Aug 2018 16:41:49 +0000 Elizabeth P 1950731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late to the party, but totally agree with the majority above, and your decision.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shall-i-keep#post-1950661 Thu, 23 Aug 2018 12:26:38 +0000 Angie 1950661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And I appreciate<i> you</i>, <b>Anne</b>. You earn a special place in my heart being our FIRST lass from OZ on YLF. And you are loyal and genuine to the bone.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shall-i-keep#post-1950660 Thu, 23 Aug 2018 12:24:36 +0000 anne 1950660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Thanks all so much for your input and sorry I've taken a while to get back to you - stealing a moment here away from the grind of helping with year 5 projects which are just constant at the moment "Mum, how do I say "high resolution" in another way. Me- I can't think of any way...") Anyway...</div><div><br /></div><div>I love both Liz's "Star Trek" reference - I actually think that might have been what was bothering me at the back of my mind and Suntiger's "a tall angular person with blunt or asymmetric dark hair"</div><div><br /></div><div>So it will go. That's fine.</div><div><br /></div><div>Glad for all the love for dress 2. I'll try to take it in fairly soon so I can wear it while the weather is still cold.&nbsp; I'll probably wear it with (fake) pearls so I can counteract the darkness around my face - that's pretty much my go to at the moment when I wear dark stuff.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks again for all the thoughtful comments - I appreciate you guys so much.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shall-i-keep#post-1950584 Thu, 23 Aug 2018 04:48:36 +0000 Beth Ann 1950584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you would look fabulous in a short dress over leggings, but I agree that #1 is a pass.&nbsp; I really like #2 -- an arty item like this doesn't really date, as long as it fits well and suits your style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shall-i-keep#post-1950558 Thu, 23 Aug 2018 02:39:54 +0000 Brooklyn 1950558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Angie too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shall-i-keep#post-1950499 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 22:46:24 +0000 Anonymous 1950499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No to the first, but the second is worth playing with. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shall-i-keep#post-1950496 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 22:40:17 +0000 Windchime 1950496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Something about the block of blue color in the first outfit was bothering me, and I think SUNTIGER nailed it—it competes with your softer features. </p> <p>I love the second outfit and vote keep, unless you’re tired of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shall-i-keep#post-1950493 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 22:30:00 +0000 pil 1950493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The second dress is a definite keeper!<br /> I was thinking along the same lines as Liz A. about the first one - “not that there’s anything wrong with that” </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shall-i-keep#post-1950480 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 21:41:04 +0000 Liz A. 1950480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I'm with suntiger.&nbsp; Something about the first outfit says Star Trek.</p> <p>I love the second dress.&nbsp; I would be tempted to slim the arms too but depends on how they feel. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shall-i-keep#post-1950431 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 18:49:57 +0000 Anonymous 1950431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with the others. The second one suits you but the first looks like it belongs to someone else, a tall angular person with blunt or asymmetric dark hair (ive been guiltyof shopping for that woman too)! The blue square shape competes with your softer features. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shall-i-keep#post-1950414 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 18:08:11 +0000 cindysmith 1950414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 reminds me of the 80s. #2 is a keeper, its interesting and you look fab in it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shall-i-keep#post-1950409 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 17:54:23 +0000 Sal 1950409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love 2 and think it looks modern. I just discarded a sleeveless sweater like 1 - it had become loungewear - and I stopped feeling fab in it. It was comfy though with leggings and a long sleeve tee but it annoyed me to have three layers on the waist . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shall-i-keep#post-1950404 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 17:33:00 +0000 Anonymous 1950404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Angie. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shall-i-keep#post-1950403 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 17:30:41 +0000 rachylou 1950403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You must keep the second !! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shall-i-keep#post-1950378 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 15:51:05 +0000 Angie 1950378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd pass on #1. Too short and fitted on the bottom half.</p> <p>I LOVE the second dress with the alteration in #4.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shall-i-keep#post-1950365 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 15:16:19 +0000 Christina F. 1950365@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I think the first one has potential but you may have to work to style is satisfactorily. That may or may not decrease its utility for you.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The second one is FAB. Even if you are moving away from those colors, you may regret passing it on. It's unique and looks great on you.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shall-i-keep#post-1950362 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 14:46:35 +0000 Katerina 1950362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe try the first one with a pair of pants? Slim cropped perhaps? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shall-i-keep#post-1950360 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 14:40:04 +0000 anne 1950360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>cjh - the first one is a sleeveless sweater&nbsp; The second one is a dress. I agree that my own choices are strongly heading towards lighter colours at the moment (though I did buy one black and white dress that has had lots of compliments)</div><div><br /></div><div>Roberta - thanks. I wonder if I could get away with the first one for loungewear?<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shall-i-keep#post-1950359 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 14:39:20 +0000 Katerina 1950359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the second dress a lot, lovely shape, interesting design. The first dress might be difficult to style - a difficult length. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shall-i-keep#post-1950356 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 14:33:07 +0000 Roberta 1950356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the second item is amazing and would steal it from you in a heartbeat. I agree that the first one is in that awkward length between tunic and dress.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shall-i-keep#post-1950352 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 14:30:47 +0000 cjh 1950352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is #1 a dress? If so, I say pass. Too short even with tights and boots, as I think you have here, and ... not really you. The other one is a dress? A skirt? Not bad, great shape and looks like a good fit. My main concern on that is the dark (gloomy?) color. I’ve really liked your lighter choices lately, such as ice blue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shall-i-keep#post-1950351 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 14:22:30 +0000 anne 1950351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pics and more coming... </p>