https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-over-which-is-more-versatile-a-dotty-dress-vs-shirtdress Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 05 May 2026 13:07:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-over-which-is-more-versatile-a-dotty-dress-vs-shirtdress#post-804664 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 08:39:44 +0000 jenanded 804664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Lyn. Yes 3./4 is kind of a fresher look which I really like... but hey if you can get the first in red as well - buy, wear and enjoy! Very cute. Cant wait to see what you will wear them with... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-over-which-is-more-versatile-a-dotty-dress-vs-shirtdress#post-804336 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:56:05 +0000 Day Vies 804336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the red one even more. the sleeveless v-neck is gorgeous and the box pleats keep it tailored. I can't wait to see! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-over-which-is-more-versatile-a-dotty-dress-vs-shirtdress#post-804330 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:47:24 +0000 Isabel 804330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your thinking. It is a good compromise, the 1st one in red and the shirtdress in blue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-over-which-is-more-versatile-a-dotty-dress-vs-shirtdress#post-804269 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 17:14:10 +0000 lyn* 804269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all your insights, ladies...</p> <p>I might go with the shirt-dress; since I had a navy one with cream dots that I loved so much, even though the quality wasn't there.</p> <p>I haven't tried on any of these dresses, as they are far away in the UK :(</p> <p>They also have this other dress that is dots that is a different colour! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-over-which-is-more-versatile-a-dotty-dress-vs-shirtdress#post-804226 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:23:01 +0000 Day Vies 804226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just love your style. I see exactly what you mean that having both dresses would be redundant. My first impulse is to go for the first dress. I love box pleats and princess seaming. </p> <p>However, changing the look of the shirt dress comes easier to me, maybe to you too which is why I think you'll wear the shirt dress more. You can layer over or under the dress and open the neck and that isn't possible with the first dress (well it is but I don't think you want to crack open the front). Also there are the belt loops you can use for different belts. I hope that helps -- I can't wait to see which one you pick and how you will style it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-over-which-is-more-versatile-a-dotty-dress-vs-shirtdress#post-804160 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 14:23:24 +0000 Transcona Shannon 804160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with the comments that the first dress would be easier to layer but I have a huge preference for the shirt dress. I just think it has a bit more style punch and visual interest than the other one. I think it all depends on how you want to wear it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-over-which-is-more-versatile-a-dotty-dress-vs-shirtdress#post-804137 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:53:12 +0000 Anonymous 804137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyn, as your body-double, I was going to pick 1/2 but then I thought that 3/4 might be even more flattering. It all depends on where the belt hits you and what it does to the tummy. While I love the cut of the shirt waist dress, I imagine getting a cardi over it would be a bit of a struggle. I think you would look great in either.</p> <p>ETA: I just re-read your question: Which dress is more versatile? Based on that alone, I'd have to choose the first dress, as it would be easier to layer (over or under). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-over-which-is-more-versatile-a-dotty-dress-vs-shirtdress#post-804126 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:16:07 +0000 Emily 804126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My vote is for 3/4, shirtdress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-over-which-is-more-versatile-a-dotty-dress-vs-shirtdress#post-804124 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:09:07 +0000 Krista 804124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1/2! I can see you wearing it already </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-over-which-is-more-versatile-a-dotty-dress-vs-shirtdress#post-804110 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 12:49:31 +0000 Atlantia 804110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do they both have pockets?<br /> I like 1/2 better because it has pockets, and I think it would be easier to layer with. 3/4 is prettier as a standalone dress, although you could layer with it as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-over-which-is-more-versatile-a-dotty-dress-vs-shirtdress#post-804105 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 12:35:38 +0000 Karie 804105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you tried both on? I think it depends on your body type as to which dress will look best. #1 and #2 would probably look best if you are thin, and #3 and #4 would look best if you are thin or have a curvier figure.<br /> I personally think #3 and #4 are more versatile as really any figure type looks good in a shirt dress.<br /> The Kate Spade dress is beautiful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-over-which-is-more-versatile-a-dotty-dress-vs-shirtdress#post-804092 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:08:45 +0000 ManidipaM 804092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, I was going to say the gathered sleeves and sash of the shirtdress might fight with layers worn over, which the first one won't. </p> <p>But then again, if you want to layer under, it is easier to do with the shirtdress, yes? </p> <p>Which are you most likely to want to do, then --- layer over or layer under? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-over-which-is-more-versatile-a-dotty-dress-vs-shirtdress#post-804077 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 09:07:19 +0000 Deborah 804077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyn both are gorgeous and if money is no issue I would be very tempted to get both, however if only one then the shirt dress for the same reasons others have mentioned. Very sophisticated retro stylings. I actually like it better than the KS! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-over-which-is-more-versatile-a-dotty-dress-vs-shirtdress#post-804075 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 08:59:49 +0000 ramya 804075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I so want the one in number 3 Lyn </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-over-which-is-more-versatile-a-dotty-dress-vs-shirtdress#post-804066 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 07:37:38 +0000 Beth Ann 804066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a preference for the second dress -- as long as its fullness doesn't overwhelm your petite frame. I do think the first look is your "signature" and would be easier to layer.</p> <p>The second dress has a "newer" version of a retro vibe, if that makes sense at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-over-which-is-more-versatile-a-dotty-dress-vs-shirtdress#post-804052 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 06:56:11 +0000 Aziraphale 804052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dotty shirt-dress by a huge margin! Less girly, more retro, more sophisticated. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-over-which-is-more-versatile-a-dotty-dress-vs-shirtdress#post-804051 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 06:12:09 +0000 lyn* 804051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Or perhaps I should upgrade to this Kate Spade one? $200 :|</p> <p>1) <a href="http://goo.gl/fRQnl" rel="nofollow">http://goo.gl/fRQnl</a><br /> 2) <a href="http://goo.gl/fikJS" rel="nofollow">http://goo.gl/fikJS</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-over-which-is-more-versatile-a-dotty-dress-vs-shirtdress#post-804050 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 06:01:57 +0000 rae 804050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hm... I think 1-2 looks more like dresses you've had in the past, but I think I prefer 3-4 because it is a tad more sophisticated and seems like it fits your new position. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-over-which-is-more-versatile-a-dotty-dress-vs-shirtdress#post-804047 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 05:45:28 +0000 Keix 804047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My vote is for 1/2! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-over-which-is-more-versatile-a-dotty-dress-vs-shirtdress#post-804046 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 05:32:49 +0000 cheryl 804046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 1/2 better </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-over-which-is-more-versatile-a-dotty-dress-vs-shirtdress#post-804044 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 05:31:30 +0000 deb 804044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote 1/2. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-over-which-is-more-versatile-a-dotty-dress-vs-shirtdress#post-804043 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 05:30:57 +0000 Jewell 804043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm this is tough... the dress in pics one and two seems to be more "you" or at least what I'm accustomed to seeing you in. The dress in pics three and four is my favorite, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-over-which-is-more-versatile-a-dotty-dress-vs-shirtdress#post-804038 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 05:05:40 +0000 Mo 804038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer #1/2 for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-over-which-is-more-versatile-a-dotty-dress-vs-shirtdress#post-804037 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 05:00:44 +0000 lyn* 804037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>:) Dear YLF,</p> <p>I am trying to figure out which of these I can get the most wear out of - I adore the dotties; and I can afford to get both, but they seem sort of repetitive.</p> <p>1/2. Dotty Dress<br /> 3/4. Dotty Shirt Dress</p> <p>Both selections are made of cotton; and are the same length :)</p> <p>I am leaning towards one and away from another; but I won't let my judgement cloud your judgement.</p> <p>Thanks for your help! </p>