https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/still-on-syc-but-planning-ahead-for-two-dressy-events Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 18:20:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/still-on-syc-but-planning-ahead-for-two-dressy-events/page/2#post-831216 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:48:55 +0000 Astrid 831216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree, I will keep looking for something similar. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/still-on-syc-but-planning-ahead-for-two-dressy-events/page/2#post-831215 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:47:48 +0000 Anonymous 831215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, how sad. Well, that's definitely the right silhouette for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/still-on-syc-but-planning-ahead-for-two-dressy-events/page/2#post-831213 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:46:07 +0000 Astrid 831213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks L'Abeille. Even if I had ironed out the creases it wouldn't have looked quite right IMO. It looks better in the pic than it did IRL. </p> <p>Thanks Zap! I like the way it looks in the picture too, but it didn't look that way IRL.It would have been the right kind of fabric for a pencil skirt, but not for a circle skirt like this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/still-on-syc-but-planning-ahead-for-two-dressy-events/page/2#post-831048 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:09:41 +0000 Anonymous 831048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really? I love the gold skirt. You just need a cropped topper or a tucked in blouse with a belt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/still-on-syc-but-planning-ahead-for-two-dressy-events/page/2#post-831035 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:42:23 +0000 L'Abeille 831035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Too bad the skirt doesn't swish properly. It looks great on you (better than the model) and flatters your waist . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/still-on-syc-but-planning-ahead-for-two-dressy-events/page/2#post-830850 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:30:26 +0000 Astrid 830850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Mander! A plain tee wouldn't be dressy enough, but I do like the concept too. The pinterest look would be too classic for my tastes, though. I'm not sure I could wear a tie neck blouse convincingly... </p> <p>I've just ordered the blazer below. It's short enough that it should work with skirts and dresses and it was marked down from 80€ to 30€. It might be too boxy, but we'll see. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/still-on-syc-but-planning-ahead-for-two-dressy-events/page/2#post-830412 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 19:21:35 +0000 Mander 830412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Too bad about the skirt, but I like this concept in general. The Pinterest look that was linked earlier, with the skirt + cardigan + tie neck blouse looked particularly intriguing to me. All the parts could be worn with other things, and you could get a similar look with a dress + cardigan + scarf, or even with a plain tee and a skirt.</p> <p>Incidentally, I think I have the same flats, only in a dark reddish color. I don't find them as comfy as I thought I would but they are cute nonetheless! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/still-on-syc-but-planning-ahead-for-two-dressy-events/page/2#post-830182 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 12:34:33 +0000 Astrid 830182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks! I had a look at the German shopstyle, but there wasn't anything suitable. And I don't want to order overseas. I'm not quite sure about my price point, it depends a bit on the other things I get. Definitely not more than 100€. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/still-on-syc-but-planning-ahead-for-two-dressy-events/page/2#post-829791 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 22:01:53 +0000 bj1111 829791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are some velvet blazer ideas &lt;150$</p> <p><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/browse/blazers?fts=Velvet+blazer&#038;fl=p20:49" rel="nofollow">http://www.shopstyle.com/brows.....;fl=p20:49</a></p> <p>Not sure what your price point is. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/still-on-syc-but-planning-ahead-for-two-dressy-events/page/2#post-829776 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 21:28:08 +0000 Astrid 829776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The skirt arrived, but it's going back. The quality is great and the fabric very nice, but it doesn't work for this kind of skirt - it's just not swingy enough. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/still-on-syc-but-planning-ahead-for-two-dressy-events/page/2#post-828904 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 22:47:11 +0000 Astrid 828904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're right Aida, a velvet blazer would work for both events, just not this one. Measurements say it's too long to wear with skirts and dresses. But I'm going to keep looking, maybe I find one that's more cropped. Just saying, I will go for a jacket, it just needs to work for the dressy outfits too. I can't afford two new jackets and I need one for May. </p> <p>You're right about the hose making the shoes look different, I hadn't thought of that- thanks! I'd definitely need some black accessory for the second occasion, but I'm sure I could find something. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/still-on-syc-but-planning-ahead-for-two-dressy-events/page/2#post-828891 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 22:39:02 +0000 Aida 828891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well a denim jacket is likely too casual for a wedding, but I could see a velvet blazer working for both an event as well as later on in your casual outfits (so a decent investment). Also, if you are going to wear hose to the first event but not the second you might be able to just wear the same flats; the first time they'll be part of dark hosiery and not a standout item, and the second time they'll pop against your skin and look quite different (you could always add some black earrings or other black accessory if it needs balancing). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/still-on-syc-but-planning-ahead-for-two-dressy-events/page/2#post-828875 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 22:25:32 +0000 Astrid 828875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, those were a great find! Love them too. My last wedding was also when I was a small child, but I remember pictures of me wearing a pretty dress, patent leather mary-janes and a bow in my ponytail. I wouldn't wear a long "red carpet" dress either. I don't think anyone in my family would. The men are all going to wear suits for sure, some of the women too (skirt or pants suits). Or come in pretty but appropriate dresses. Probably more business dress lookalike than cocktail party... It is a church wedding and my cousin is catholic (all on my father's side are) and I guess it'll be an earnest and dignified ceremony. No sparkly dresses and high heels anywhere! We also don't have the whole bridesmaid thing here, I only know that from movies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/still-on-syc-but-planning-ahead-for-two-dressy-events/page/2#post-828851 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 22:07:54 +0000 Irene 828851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love thos Ecco flats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p> <p>ok, onto the topic. It's been sooooo long since I went to a wedding (I think I was like 9), I don't really know what people wear. I think it also depends on the rest of the people. I've seen acquaintances of mine in long dressing gowns (think red carpet) for weddings. No kidding. I would go with a pretty dress and that's that. But maybe I'm not very fancy? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/still-on-syc-but-planning-ahead-for-two-dressy-events/page/2#post-828780 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:06:41 +0000 Astrid 828780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for looking for me. I like the look of the first one, but I can't stand 100% poly, it gives me the creeps. The second one looks nice and is cotton, but I think it will be too short. H&amp;M often cuts their dresses too short IMO and I need something with a little bit more coverage for church. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/still-on-syc-but-planning-ahead-for-two-dressy-events/page/2#post-828686 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:03:01 +0000 Glory 828686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Does this appeal to you? <a href="http://www.hm.com/de/product/07028?article=07028-A" rel="nofollow">http://www.hm.com/de/product/07028?article=07028-A</a></p> <p>Or maybe this one? <a href="http://www.hm.com/de/product/05826?article=05826-B#article=05826-A" rel="nofollow">http://www.hm.com/de/product/0.....le=05826-A</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/still-on-syc-but-planning-ahead-for-two-dressy-events#post-828371 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:09:34 +0000 Astrid 828371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Aida! That's a great idea. I agree that I might need different footwear, although I hoped to avoid it. I think I would wear my black ballet flats in May (when it's still colder anyway), definitely with hose too. For the wedding I could probably go with bare legs if I want to, June should be warm enough. Then I could look for some lighter and more refined shoes than the black ones. That would be good because then I don't have to think about 'balancing' the black flats with a topper in that kind of weather. Although I do think that a cardigan over a dress might not be warm enough for May. It could be if we are lucky, but chances are I would freeze. I definitely need some kind of jacket! As for the velvet jacket, I did have one on my wishlist, that's true. But I'm still on SYC and I don't really want to break it for anything besides this dressy stuff and a practical warmer jacket/parka/coat. I do have enough alternatives for the velvet blazer with my denim jackets. It's true that I need something besides denim to work with my jeans, but then it would be good if that would work for my dressy outfit too.</p> <p>Thanks Pil! They are both lovely, I agree. I don't think the blazer would work with the skirt though, it's just not cropped enough at the length they have in the measurements. I'm shortwaisted and that skirt is flared and sits in the waist. The jacket would probably be a good length to wear with jeans. :(</p> <p>ETA<br /> Thanks Glory! I just had a peek and I do like it! But it would need tailoring, the measurements don't work for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/still-on-syc-but-planning-ahead-for-two-dressy-events#post-828369 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:06:41 +0000 Glory 828369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What about somethiing like this? you could dress it up or down <a href="http://www.boden.co.uk/en-GB/Womens-Dresses/Above-Knee-Dresses/WH484/Womens-Barnsbury-Shift.html?NavGroupID=4" rel="nofollow">http://www.boden.co.uk/en-GB/W.....vGroupID=4</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/still-on-syc-but-planning-ahead-for-two-dressy-events#post-828030 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 01:19:25 +0000 pil 828030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The teal blazer and yellow skirt are both so nice, Astrid. The skirt seems like it would be very versatile and so you. Do you think the blazer might work with it? I could totally see you in that #3 pinterest dress but maybe in something other than black? I'm looking forward to seeing what you decide on : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/still-on-syc-but-planning-ahead-for-two-dressy-events#post-828005 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:49:31 +0000 Aida 828005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Astrid I love the idea of a shimmery sateen dress/skirt for you, like the first two inspiration photos you posted! If you got a dress, you could wear as a dress for one event and then for the second pop a cardigan (in a color and/or print) or lace blouse over the top and different footwear if possible. That could net you two very different looking outfits with the same base piece. The pattern you posted looks really pretty too, it'd also work well with this type of fabric.</p> <p>EDIT: Just peeked at the velvet blazer, it's lovely! You'd had a velvet blazer on your wishlist for quite a while now, right? This could be a great opportunity to get one </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/still-on-syc-but-planning-ahead-for-two-dressy-events#post-827912 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:56:07 +0000 Astrid 827912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm still browsing to see if I find something that appeals to me and came across this jacket <a href="http://www.esprit.de/damenmode/blazer-anzuege/single-blazer/blazer-aus-baumwoll-mix-P21488_402" rel="nofollow">http://www.esprit.de/damenmode.....P21488_402</a>. I think that would look great over a skirt. Although it's a bit expensive....</p> <p>ETA<br /> There's a velvet blazer in a georgeous blue color and in neutral black on sale too <a href="http://www.esprit.de/sale/damenmode/blazer-anzuege/single-blazer/stretchiger-samt-blazer-K21485_442" rel="nofollow">http://www.esprit.de/sale/dame.....K21485_442</a>! But probably not cropped enough. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/still-on-syc-but-planning-ahead-for-two-dressy-events#post-827299 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:19:09 +0000 Astrid 827299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just had a look through my Pinterest and here are some more pictures.</p> <p>#1 Skirt and cardigan look. I like the shiny skirt and love the tonal colors!<br /> #2 Another dressy skirt. Love the shiny stripes in the matte fabric!<br /> #3 I also like eyelet, in a dress or a top.<br /> #4 If I'd buy a suit again I'd love something like this, with texture. Although this might not be appropriate for the season.<br /> #5 I also like lace tops and don't have one, it wouldn't need to be white though. I could see a blue lace top instead of the button down in #1 for example. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/still-on-syc-but-planning-ahead-for-two-dressy-events#post-827269 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 07:03:43 +0000 Astrid 827269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Bj1111! I'm not that good, but I can sew some stuff if I take my time. You could say I don't have routine, but I know what to do with a pattern. Coppery sateen sounds nice! I'm going to wait to see if the ordered skirt works out first though. </p> <p>Thanks, Crow. That's me and my grandma three years ago, she died last summer. I actually have this picture cropped and framed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/still-on-syc-but-planning-ahead-for-two-dressy-events#post-827259 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 06:09:44 +0000 crow 827259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have no suggestions but just had to say that photo is simply glorious! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/still-on-syc-but-planning-ahead-for-two-dressy-events#post-827109 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 02:38:58 +0000 bj1111 827109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>your superpowers never end...i didn't know you sewed. that is a great shape that is o you. how about a coppery sateen? itwould made your hair glow! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/still-on-syc-but-planning-ahead-for-two-dressy-events#post-826966 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 23:21:38 +0000 Astrid 826966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay L'Abeille, you've convinced me to give it a try. Those combinations you mentioned sound great. I'm going to order it now, we'll see how it will look IRL. If all else fails I could also sew my own skirt, I still have a pattern around that's similar. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/still-on-syc-but-planning-ahead-for-two-dressy-events#post-826961 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 23:18:42 +0000 L'Abeille 826961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't give up yet! If it's a dark-gold or greenish-gold, you can mix it as you would olive. Think, with a burgundy or forest-green velvet blazer, or with tweed or corduroy. For dressy, it will go with a black cashmere-thickness sweater (no bee worries if it's gold) or an ivory silky blouse.<br /> Although yellow has no place in my life, I've become really partial to gold this past season (especially subtle dull gold) and find it really versatile. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/still-on-syc-but-planning-ahead-for-two-dressy-events#post-826953 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 23:08:11 +0000 Astrid 826953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I think you're right. I'm going to order it, I can always return if I think it doesn't work out. The black is sold out, there's only the yellow and the blue/brown patterned one left and I don't like that one as much. I do love color, but teal and pink might be a bit much for me too. That's one worry I have, that I don't find a fitting dressy top for it. What does Angie say? Only buy skirts you have already tops for to wear them with? ;)</p> <p>ETA<br /> Okay, forget what I said, I won't order it. I've just read a review and the yellow color isn't like pictured. More like a greenish gold, that does't sound so great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/still-on-syc-but-planning-ahead-for-two-dressy-events#post-826946 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 23:00:39 +0000 L'Abeille 826946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Go for the skirt if it's on sale, for sure! The cut is wonderful (it gives that feminine fullness around the knees that flatters you, yet doesn't add bulk at the waist), and the fabric will allow you to dress it up or down quite a bit according to need. IE with the right top(s) it will work for your dressy capsule, and yet be much more versatile for the rest of your life too.<br /> I love the shine of the black one, but you're right, the yellow looks so happy. If you got hat could you be brave and colour-mix like MaryK with say a bright teal top and pink wide belt? I'm a black-and-white girl myself so I'd be stumped. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/still-on-syc-but-planning-ahead-for-two-dressy-events#post-826941 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:43:39 +0000 Astrid 826941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks L'Abeille! I do like that one. It's sweet! Although waist-surrendering... I'm also thinking fit and flare, it's just more 'me' and I'm more comfortable in that silhoutte. I do like this one <a href="http://www.bodenpreview.de/de-DE/Damen-Kleider/Kleider-%C3%BCber-Knie/WH462/Damen-Blusenkleid-mit-Vichykaro.html?NavGroupID=4" rel="nofollow">http://www.bodenpreview.de/de-.....vGroupID=4</a>, but it's very casual.</p> <p>ETA<br /> Great to hear you like the skirt! I'm not sure if I should try it or not. It's on sale and they aren't that many left in my size. </p>