https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-this-dress-for-a-party-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:02:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-this-dress-for-a-party-1/page/2#post-1849662 Sat, 30 Sep 2017 21:44:26 +0000 Sal 1849662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all for the comments.&nbsp; I think boots are slightly ahead but sandals also featuring strongly.&nbsp; I have read and appreciate all the feedback and it was also timely to read Angie's blog.&nbsp; I quite like not having a gap between the boots and the dress...but I can see how some people prefer a small gap.</p> <p>I like the idea of big hoop earrings and a bangle stack (or cuff).&nbsp; I would be happy to get new sandals and also have some cream lower wedges and some almost nude sandals.&nbsp; As the occasion gets closer I can see what the weather is doing - if we get a warm night the boots might just feel wrong.&nbsp; I think cognac or nude might be the best colours- if I wear the black ones I would wear something black elsewhere.</p> <p>I did not mean to post and run - we ended up having a big day in the garden and working down at the athletics club, with family also visiting.&nbsp; So I didn't quite get back to the forum.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>A couple of comments:</p> <p>Deborah - I think pants would annoy me under the dress, while not too clingy or thin I would get lines around the midsection and I like the smooth line of a slip or shapewear.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Isabel - I know what you mean.&nbsp; At home I would not usually wear knee high boots either, they are streetwear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-this-dress-for-a-party-1#post-1849596 Sat, 30 Sep 2017 16:09:47 +0000 Anonymous 1849596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's great with the boots, I love the combination of the soft natural color suede with the bright dress, so sophisticated and I like the idea of the hostess being high visibility!</p> <p>Appropriateness of potential footwear is the only catch, ordinarily I'd think that the hostess, who won't be arriving or leaving could wear less street ready footwear. I can override that but if the weather is altogether too warm for boots I think something else would be better.</p> <p>I really like your 70s vision and think you should keep going in that direction, too 80s and the effect might be too close to exercise wear.</p> <p>New sandals maybe? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-this-dress-for-a-party-1#post-1849589 Sat, 30 Sep 2017 15:26:58 +0000 skylurker 1849589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm hopeless at accessorizing, but I like the dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-this-dress-for-a-party-1#post-1849580 Sat, 30 Sep 2017 14:33:35 +0000 harmonica 1849580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Boots! Looks fresh and super cool with a nod to the 70's. The dress LOVES you back! What a great find!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-this-dress-for-a-party-1#post-1849538 Sat, 30 Sep 2017 08:12:51 +0000 Jenni NZ 1849538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adore the new dress and I at least think you're cool! I slightly prefer the sandals but either is good. I loved being the hostess for Neil's 50th back in the day. He turns 57 next month. In 3 years will have to think of a 60th!<br /> I like Deborah's styling idea too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-this-dress-for-a-party-1#post-1849533 Sat, 30 Sep 2017 06:35:08 +0000 Deborah 1849533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the dress and prefer the sandals but if I may as soon as I saw it I could see a slim (not skinny) jersey ankle or slightly cropped pant worn under it and the sandals. I realise or may be too hot at the time, but I just think that would look fantastic. Regardless it's a beautiful dress and looks so good on you xx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-this-dress-for-a-party-1#post-1849414 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 19:16:49 +0000 Christina F. 1849414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous!! I am agnostic about the shoe style, so I'd probably pick the more comfortable of the two options. Or based on weather, as <b>Jenn</b> says. You can't go wrong.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-this-dress-for-a-party-1#post-1849413 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 19:11:52 +0000 Jenn 1849413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's your shadow bombshell style coming out to play! I like it with the boots, but I think nude sandals would be great too. Maybe play it by ear based on the weather? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-this-dress-for-a-party-1#post-1849351 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 14:45:36 +0000 Sara L. 1849351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great dress!&nbsp; I like both shoes which is great because it makes the dress more versatile.&nbsp; The boots are fun look that works well with the high slit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-this-dress-for-a-party-1#post-1849348 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 14:36:36 +0000 Anonymous 1849348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is definitely a stunning outfit on you. I am on the team for boots. A great hoop earring would rock, too. As would a cuff or maybe a bangle stack. That color is really lively and vivacious, love it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-this-dress-for-a-party-1#post-1849344 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 14:27:16 +0000 JuniperGreen 1849344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FAB!&nbsp; So great on you - either way it's a winner.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-this-dress-for-a-party-1#post-1849342 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 14:18:19 +0000 JAileen 1849342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the dress with the boots, too. I think you'll look like the cool girl in that outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-this-dress-for-a-party-1#post-1849338 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 14:08:05 +0000 texstyle 1849338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer it with the boots - great dress on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-this-dress-for-a-party-1#post-1849324 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 13:11:49 +0000 Bijou 1849324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal - you are definitely cool, relaxed and fun (especially fun).</p> <p>This dress looks amazing on you and absolutely is perfect to wear as the hostess to a party. I love it both ways, but the boots are my favourite because I love and adore boots and dresses as a combination.&nbsp;</p> <p>I hope you wear this dress at every possible occasion, because it is the ultimate LRD (little red dress) that I think every wardrobe needs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-this-dress-for-a-party-1#post-1849323 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 13:02:56 +0000 RobinF 1849323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it! This looks great on you. I slightly prefer the boots because I think boots always add cool-ness. </p> <p>&nbsp;I think I would prefer nude sandals over the black.</p> <p>Couldn't you wear the boots if the weather is cool but sandals if it is warm? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-this-dress-for-a-party-1#post-1849322 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 12:58:27 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1849322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the look with the boots. Coincidentally, you fit right in with Angie's blog post today. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-this-dress-for-a-party-1#post-1849315 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 11:45:47 +0000 Beth Ann 1849315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fabulous dress!&nbsp; It definitely deserves a place in your closet!&nbsp; Special occasions are the perfect time to go bold, and this dress is quite elegant and sophisticated.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-this-dress-for-a-party-1#post-1849306 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 10:37:00 +0000 anchie 1849306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking killer gorgeous in it. I like it equally with boots and sandals but each has different vibe. Sandals are more modern and boots more retro. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-this-dress-for-a-party-1#post-1849302 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 10:20:56 +0000 Brooklyn 1849302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look sensational Sally, especially with the boots. And I completely agree with Viva. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-this-dress-for-a-party-1#post-1849299 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 10:12:30 +0000 viva 1849299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this dress with both types of footwear, but for me, the boots have a cooler 70s vibe, and the sandals feel more conventional. Personally I think I'd like the 80s look (over footless tights) the least, but that's totally a personal style thing. I just love this look with the suede boots. It's very chic, works well with your hair, and is very commanding and stylish. Very "fab host" kind of look. Gold-toned jewelry, some kind of big earring: perfect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-this-dress-for-a-party-1#post-1849297 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 09:59:44 +0000 lyn67 1849297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it both ways, beautiful color and fit, what's the question???:-) I often feel costumey in something new, so maybe you have to "break in" the dress before the actuall event! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-this-dress-for-a-party-1#post-1849272 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 04:56:10 +0000 Gigi 1849272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, you look fantastic in that dress! I slightly prefer it with the sandals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-this-dress-for-a-party-1#post-1849263 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 03:05:22 +0000 always trying 1849263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like a great dress for a party.&nbsp;I would wear with the sandals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-this-dress-for-a-party-1#post-1849258 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 02:27:20 +0000 Jaime 1849258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it with the boots and your hair looks great from every angle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-this-dress-for-a-party-1#post-1849245 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 01:55:50 +0000 Angie 1849245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE THE DRESS. KILLER.&nbsp;</p> <p>I prefer the dress with boots. AMAZING. Large hoop earrings and a cuff.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-this-dress-for-a-party-1#post-1849233 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 01:21:47 +0000 Anonymous 1849233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This dress is very nice! It definitely has a cool vibe.<br /> I would wear accessories that match the style of your footwear (whatever you choose). For other parties where you're the guest, I would find an envelope clutch or something like that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-this-dress-for-a-party-1#post-1849228 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 00:56:00 +0000 unfrumped 1849228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful dress!<br /> I tend to like rather conventional proportions so I think the skirt/hem style does not work so well over tall boots and maybe less over suede, though I live the way the boot color complements your hair. . I think some kind of chunky sandal or shorter boot or bootie and similar color. That said, I also support not having to buy too many new things! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-this-dress-for-a-party-1#post-1849223 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 00:03:03 +0000 Sal 1849223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Dianna and UmmLila.&nbsp; It is actually quite orange - almost red but not quite.&nbsp; My iphone camera seems to be deteriorating right now.</p> <p>It is Jon's birthday not mine but I am only a couple of years off!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-this-dress-for-a-party-1#post-1849222 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 23:57:52 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1849222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal, I'm in the significant birthdays period as well, coming up on 51 in the next few days. I love red as a power color. I like this dress on you better with sandals than with boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-this-dress-for-a-party-1#post-1849218 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 23:35:38 +0000 Dianna 1849218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, the dress is gorgeous. The color is beautiful and it fits you perfectly. I like it both ways, but I LOVE it with your new boots. It is a great dress for you, Sal. </p>