https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-my-sister-a-different-body-type Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:50:08 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-my-sister-a-different-body-type#post-1113385 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 21:05:59 +0000 Diana 1113385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Zap is right about allsaints!&nbsp; I have a draped wrap dress from them that is fantastic.&nbsp; It does take me like 15 minutes to figure out how to put it on tie every time though, since there's a lot of ties and weird fabric bits.&nbsp; Looks great once I get it right though.</p> <p>This current season one looks similar to mine (mine is black lace).&nbsp; &nbsp; Not cheap though.&nbsp; Crap, now I want it.&nbsp; It comes in two of my favorite colors, teal and plum!<br /><a href="http://www.us.allsaints.com/women/dresses/allsaints-mayra-dress/?colour=3377&amp;category=22" rel="nofollow">http://www.us.allsaints.com/wo.....ategory=22</a></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-my-sister-a-different-body-type#post-1113366 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 20:49:14 +0000 kkards 1113366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't know why, but when I saw her picture, I thought Donna Karan. Of course, that won't work on a skinflints budget, but if she has a long lead time, you may find something on a deep markdown. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-my-sister-a-different-body-type#post-1113364 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 20:48:03 +0000 Anonymous 1113364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Allsaints baby, they have a couple awesome drapey dresses.<br /> Other designers: Helmut Lang, Theskens. I see her in more avant garde looks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-my-sister-a-different-body-type#post-1113363 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 20:44:19 +0000 minimalist 1113363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For non-immediate need: a Parsons (or similar) student/new grad who's happy to work hard to be discovered. Should cost your sister zero dollars but a lot.of fittings and however they interact to get custom stuff done.</p> <p>She has the red carpet capital, no reason for her to pay retail. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-my-sister-a-different-body-type#post-1113357 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 20:36:48 +0000 Thistle 1113357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ralph lauren was my first thought. Adrianna Papell is a great one!&nbsp; Maybe Donna Morgan or Eliza J as well.&nbsp; Tahari might also work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-my-sister-a-different-body-type#post-1113354 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 20:33:20 +0000 catgirl 1113354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, great suggestions! I've sent her the links. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-my-sister-a-different-body-type#post-1113333 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 20:13:45 +0000 Diana 1113333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh!&nbsp; The Ralph Lauren draped sheath dresses might work too.&nbsp; This one is not quite the same as mine (mine has grown on sleeves and an underbust seam) but it's a similar shape.&nbsp; One warning though: it's very low-cut.&nbsp; I sewed the crossover fronts together and I tape it to my bra when I wear it.</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/lauren-ralph-lauren-metallic-jersey-sheath-dress/3615056?origin=category-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=&amp;resultback=4468&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_14_A" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/la.....n=category</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-my-sister-a-different-body-type#post-1113325 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 20:07:50 +0000 Diana 1113325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nanette Lepore might work if she's short waisted.&nbsp; She sounds similar to my shape except maybe a little bigger on top.&nbsp; </p> <p>Adrianna Papell is a good bet too.<br />This is the short version of my wedding dress:<br /><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/adrianna-papell-tiered-chiffon-dress-regular-petite/3678188?origin=PredictiveSearch-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=2375500&amp;fashionColor=&amp;resultback=1168&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-2_4_A" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/ad.....igin=Predi</a></p> <p>I also immediately thought of the teal lace dress that Amy has.<br /><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/eliza-j-lace-fit-flare-dress/3585724?cm_cat=datafeed&amp;cm_ite=eliza_j_lace_fit_&amp;_flare_dress:956564&amp;cm_pla=dresses:women:dress&amp;cm_ven=bizrate&amp;mr:referralID=b73ea253-6432-11e3-9104-001b2166c62d" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/el.....iza_j_lace</a></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-my-sister-a-different-body-type#post-1113321 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 20:05:23 +0000 catgirl 1113321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A picture with my sister and mom for reference - here she is in a Papell dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-my-sister-a-different-body-type#post-1113315 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 19:59:03 +0000 catgirl 1113315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My sister asked me to find her a couple of event-worthy dresses. Not ball gown formal but versatile enough to go from wedding reception to film premiere. She is quite a different build than me - she has broad shoulders but is more of a round hourglass/pear with bigger bones. She is 5'3". She is willing to go more low cut and bodycon than I am and carries herself well. Size 10P according to her. Oh, and she's a skinflint.</p> <p>Tadashi and Adrienne Papell came to mind and fit her well. Any other suggestions for brands or dresses? Thanks! </p>