https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smart-duplication-or-not Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:03:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smart-duplication-or-not/page/2#post-1194152 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 02:17:27 +0000 Anonymous 1194152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I have a sleeveless version of this dress in a bright red. It's a great dress.<br /> I also have identical CK sheath dresses in black and in ink and am happy that I have both although I actually don't need both. They are classic, fit well and hit right on the knee. The ink version keeps me from wearing the black all the time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smart-duplication-or-not#post-1194124 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 01:41:36 +0000 adorkable 1194124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote for yes - you wear the hell out of the black one, and it's a color that looks fan-fricking-tastic on you to boot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smart-duplication-or-not#post-1193961 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 22:08:41 +0000 gryffin 1193961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon - buy now!!&nbsp; That dress is so perfectly simple and elegant - the great HEWI of all time.&nbsp; Dress is up, dress it down, topper, no topper, heels, booties.&nbsp; You wear blue beautifully and the black dress looks wonderful on you.&nbsp; Must say I am on the hunt for just the type of purchase.&nbsp; If you are lucky enough for lightning to strike twice, it would be unwise to ignore the gifts of fate!!&nbsp; Go get it!!&nbsp; Can't wait to see it on!!&nbsp; Lucky girl!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smart-duplication-or-not#post-1193924 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 21:24:55 +0000 Caro in Oz 1193924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes from me too for the same reasons Gaylene stated :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smart-duplication-or-not#post-1193919 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 21:16:32 +0000 Lyn D. 1193919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>BBQ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smart-duplication-or-not#post-1193901 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 21:02:53 +0000 Ingunn 1193901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it is the right decision for you, Shannon. I have two identical dresses, too, and I wear both equally much overall, if not during one season only. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smart-duplication-or-not#post-1193894 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 20:56:52 +0000 rachylou 1193894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you're a uniform dresser... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smart-duplication-or-not#post-1193881 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 20:46:40 +0000 Neel 1193881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! Can't wait to see it in action! I have a feeling you are going to rock it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smart-duplication-or-not#post-1193879 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 20:44:17 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1193879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well after weighing all of your comments, I pulled the trigger. I really do love the dress and think I will wear both of them a lot. It's a style that really appeals to me <i>now</i> so I'm gonna go with it.</p> <p>Thanks for the input everyone </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smart-duplication-or-not#post-1193850 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 20:07:00 +0000 Neel 1193850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think Sveta and Mo make some great points! But but but ... I will still duplicate because I am a sucker for good finds ;). If you love it, duplicate. *says she who duplicated her black studded Steve madden tote with a red one two days back :D* please take my advice for what its worth! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smart-duplication-or-not#post-1193808 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 19:31:43 +0000 Debbie 1193808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought this dress in purple so I definitely say yes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smart-duplication-or-not#post-1193774 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 19:05:40 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1193774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmmmm...Mo and Sveta raise excellent points. Will having only a few dresses, two of which are the same, make me feel limited? And if I have two, will I find I reach for one more than the other?</p> <p>Need to think a bit more... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smart-duplication-or-not#post-1193726 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 18:12:34 +0000 Nebraskim 1193726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pull that trigger. Not only do you love the other dress, it loves you back. The blue is not that "so dark it looks black" blue. And you can style it differently. I vote yes.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smart-duplication-or-not#post-1193623 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 17:19:53 +0000 Sveta 1193623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, I am going to be a spanner here. When you own both dresses will your reach for one more that for another? This is always my fear in duplicating anything but pure basics. For example I was considering if I should keep both Gap moto jackets - in navy and patterned - but I am afraid I will wear one much more often than another and it will gather dust in my closet (however I am still holding on both of them now do maybe all this advice is for nothing really )</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smart-duplication-or-not#post-1193614 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 17:16:05 +0000 shemarie 1193614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely yes! It looks fantastic on you, works for all seasons, can be dressed up or down...so versatile! (Though I'm probably not the best one to vote, as I have a really, really tough time finding flattering, well-fitting, well-made&nbsp;dresses, so I'm pretty biased, as I'd snatch it up in every color I could find!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smart-duplication-or-not#post-1193607 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 17:11:57 +0000 Mo 1193607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hesitate to duplicate anything beyond layering shirts/camis. &nbsp;If I'm only going to have about a dozen _____ I want enough variety within that category to really feel like I have fully utilized my wardrobe choices to achieve a maximum variety. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smart-duplication-or-not#post-1193595 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 17:02:24 +0000 Greyscale 1193595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it would be a very wise move. It looks so versatile yet not at all boring - the perfect wardrobe staple. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smart-duplication-or-not#post-1193505 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 15:58:13 +0000 celia 1193505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It seems like a smart duplication.Go for it.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smart-duplication-or-not#post-1193499 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 15:53:26 +0000 Isabel 1193499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also say yes ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smart-duplication-or-not#post-1193496 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 15:48:48 +0000 Anonymous 1193496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smart-duplication-or-not#post-1193463 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 15:20:28 +0000 AviaMariah 1193463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote yes too. &nbsp;I'm usually a trouser girl but really appreciate having a few "forgiving" dresses for those days (or months) where I'm feeling more fluffy than normal. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smart-duplication-or-not#post-1193451 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 15:13:05 +0000 Gaylene 1193451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely yes. To my mind, EF dresses like yours are a canvas that you can use to create a host of different looks. The black one is perfect for fall/winter and the blue will be lovely for spring/summer. Go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smart-duplication-or-not#post-1193448 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 15:11:50 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1193448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tina - you are quite right. My weight fluctuates all the time and this dress has a shape that works with those ups and downs.</p> <p>Viva - the dress I'm wearing is the smaller size and is the same size as the blue one.</p> <p>Great points ladies - and I do tend to wear dresses more as the weather warms up. In fact in summer, I very rarely wear pants. Hmmm....getting closer to pulling the trigger... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smart-duplication-or-not#post-1193435 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 14:59:02 +0000 viva 1193435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote yes too, Shannon. The picture of you in the dress, fully styled, is truly fab. How great to have this dress in another (beautiful) color! I'm sure both will be workhorses for you. As I recall, you considered -- or bought? -- the black dress in two sizes. Is the blue the larger or the smaller? (Whatever size you are wearing in the picture looks just right to me.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smart-duplication-or-not#post-1193434 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 14:58:05 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1193434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a definite yes in my opinion... It is such a great basic to be worn so many ways and that color is fantastic.. Versatility makes this a winner!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smart-duplication-or-not#post-1193430 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 14:56:05 +0000 Tina 1193430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree, you should duplicate. Two reasons I think of immediately are:<br /> 1. Dresses that fit and flatter are just plain hard to come by (at least in my experience)<br /> 2. It is so basic that you can change up the look of it for many different outfits.<br /> Just thought if a number 3:<br /> You have mentioned that your weight tends to fluctuate and this dress would work for the highs and the lows. Plus, it's a gorgeous color! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smart-duplication-or-not#post-1193405 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 14:30:03 +0000 retailgirl 1193405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say yes. You love the style and fit, and it is a good color for you. I'm a big believer in duplication! If something works, don't mess with it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smart-duplication-or-not#post-1193400 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 14:28:21 +0000 Peri 1193400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES! You love it, find it very useful, and it's different color. No brainer...get it right now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smart-duplication-or-not#post-1193396 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 14:26:39 +0000 El Cee 1193396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this would be a very smart duplication as dresses, for you,&nbsp;are an important wardrobe foundation. In this case, the duplicate is in a color that you already know will play well with your wardrobe, and it is <b>not</b> black so it will have a different vibe than your other solid dresses. Go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/smart-duplication-or-not#post-1193390 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 14:21:55 +0000 rute 1193390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote yes! If you love the dress, blue is the perfect color for a duplicate! You look amazing in blue! </p>