https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-advice-for-a-dress-i-made Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 20 May 2026 12:36:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-advice-for-a-dress-i-made#post-787444 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:32:04 +0000 Amy 787444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You ladies are so creative! Thank you for your fun suggestions. I'm looking forward to trying them out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-advice-for-a-dress-i-made#post-787383 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:14:41 +0000 krishnidoux 787383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a beautiful dress! You are very gifted.<br /> I would encourage you to try it with a brighter colour than black, to make it even more fun. Black tights look good here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-advice-for-a-dress-i-made#post-787359 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:22:31 +0000 lyn67 787359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I missed your posts, sooo much, Amy!! Now I know you were working on your beautiful dress!:-) I second all suggestions already made, a pink/grey or green(?) button downs, turtlenecks or tights-- with booties/or boots, a vivid scarf...and what aboat a white leather indoor jacket? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-advice-for-a-dress-i-made#post-787303 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 05:33:54 +0000 Beth Ann 787303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a wonderful job in fabric selection, matching and fit. Brava! I like the idea of a pink button down with the scarf, although you could embrace the schoolgirl with a pair of funky oxfords and opaque tights (perhaps in a color).</p> <p>Good to see you, Amy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-advice-for-a-dress-i-made#post-787299 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 05:26:12 +0000 ManidipaM 787299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Seeing how well the hose works to put a spin of 'unexpected pattern' here, I'm with those suggesting a bright colour or pattern for the jumper or shirt on top! </p> <p>Black is more expected, and fades into the background here so that the shape of the dress on top is more front and centre, I think... White would do the same, as would perhaps a beige, pastel blue or yellow. But even a pale pink (coordinating) or any bright or pattern should do the trick. Um, how about some more animal print? Or some stripes or dots? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-advice-for-a-dress-i-made#post-787289 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 04:41:20 +0000 Anonymous 787289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In awe of your sewing skills. I was going to suggest pattern mixing...maybe a polkadot or floral of off set the straight lines of the plaid. I like the black with your dress, but what about navy? Would it work as well? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-advice-for-a-dress-i-made#post-787284 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 04:31:20 +0000 DonnaF 787284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fabulous and patient job you did on laying and cutting the pattern on the plaid, then all that matching! Ver-r-ry impressive! Maybe even mix some cobalt in with the pink? Just no white shirt. I'm drawn to that style, too, but do not have the patience to complete such a complex project. . . .I love it when you share your sewing projects and have been missing your posts. Was surprised by your relative height when I saw the get-together pics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-advice-for-a-dress-i-made#post-787277 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 03:58:58 +0000 Jamie 787277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in awe of your sewing skills!!! No Catholic school girl going on here to my eye. I love the idea of the scarf you've linked. How about a pink top or turtleneck to coordinate with the pink in the plaid? The fit of your dress is superb. As a fellow sewist, I know how hard it is to nail this. Well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-advice-for-a-dress-i-made#post-787234 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 02:25:17 +0000 Deborah 787234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh Im a bit excited because I was going to make the same suggestion as Angie:) Finally, I must be learning something lol. The dress is beautiful, the fit perfect. Love that scarf, it would create quite a cool contrast. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-advice-for-a-dress-i-made#post-787223 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 02:05:35 +0000 Angie 787223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, yeah. HUGE thumbs up for the frock and scarf! Love it with the hose. </p> <p>How about a pink button down shirt? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-advice-for-a-dress-i-made#post-787185 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 01:10:49 +0000 Amy 787185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Caro, Fern, Amy &amp; Shannon. </p> <p>I'm tempted to ask my hubby for this scarf for Xmas...</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/marc-by-marc-jacobs-stripey-lips-wool-scarf/3392468" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ma.....rf/3392468</a></p> <p>It would go well with the dress and has that whimsical element I like so well. It is rather pricey though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-advice-for-a-dress-i-made#post-787162 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:27:56 +0000 Transcona Shannon 787162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>you've got fabulous suggestions here Amy - just wanted to pop in to say your sewing skills are amazing 'cause this is just gorgeous and talk about a perfect fit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-advice-for-a-dress-i-made#post-787135 Sun, 02 Dec 2012 23:10:13 +0000 amyreh 787135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are such a fabulous seamstress! I love those tights you are wearing too. I second the cropped jacket and bootie idea. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-advice-for-a-dress-i-made#post-787132 Sun, 02 Dec 2012 23:04:24 +0000 fern 787132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Colored hose &amp; same color booties?<br /> I'm seeing green in the plaid in your photos (but it might be charcoal). so deep green or deep magenta?<br /> The dress is lovely - great work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-advice-for-a-dress-i-made#post-787130 Sun, 02 Dec 2012 23:01:00 +0000 Caro in Oz 787130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous dress, it fits so well. Love the suggestions so far. Do you have a turquoise shirt or knit that would work under this? The contrast of pink &amp; turquoise could be fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-advice-for-a-dress-i-made#post-787129 Sun, 02 Dec 2012 22:58:14 +0000 Amy 787129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, this would mostly be for work, so while I love denim jackets, I probably wouldn't wear it all that often with this.</p> <p>Great ideas, Suz! I hadn't thought of layering over it. There are lots of possibilities with that...yay, so exciting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-advice-for-a-dress-i-made#post-787126 Sun, 02 Dec 2012 22:52:11 +0000 Suz 787126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Look at your sewing skills! All that matching.....Fab dress, Amy. I am always drawn to these kinds of dresses despite the slight schoolgirl vibe. I can't help myself. </p> <p>How about booties or boots with it? That would add a bit of edge. I like the leather jacket idea, and of course you can wear a top that picks up one of the colours in the plaid as well. You can also layer OVER it to turn it into a skirt. </p> <p>You could try a pattern mix with another plaid, if you were really brave....or some other type of pattern. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-advice-for-a-dress-i-made#post-787125 Sun, 02 Dec 2012 22:49:17 +0000 Parsley 787125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great idea, Atlantia!<br /> Any cropped jacket that coordinates with the plaid would look good. Or a denim one, but i'm guessing you're wanting this for work you wouldn't wear denim with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-advice-for-a-dress-i-made#post-787121 Sun, 02 Dec 2012 22:47:04 +0000 Amy 787121@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both great ideas! Thank you.</p> <p>The bright color is pink </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-advice-for-a-dress-i-made#post-787118 Sun, 02 Dec 2012 22:41:24 +0000 Atlantia 787118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Adding a leather moto will always keep something from looking too schoolgirlish. Or anything edgy like that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-advice-for-a-dress-i-made#post-787117 Sun, 02 Dec 2012 22:39:36 +0000 Parsley 787117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pretty jumper!<br /> I'm not seeing Catholic schoolgirl, especially with the patterned hose and pumps.<br /> What about a solid colored scarf that picks up the stripe in the plaid?</p> <p>I can't tell if it's burgundy or magenta or what, but that would take attention from the straps if they're worrying you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-advice-for-a-dress-i-made#post-787115 Sun, 02 Dec 2012 22:34:07 +0000 Amy 787115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My poses below are awkward, so hopefully that's not too distracting for you to take a look at this and give me some suggestions for styling this dress. I love how it fits (it's not bunchy in the back...my torso's twisted), but am a little worried that the strappy style + plaid might read Catholic Schoolgirl. What would you add to this to give the outfit a little more drama?</p> <p>Thank you, as always! </p>