https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dress-try-on Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:51:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dress-try-on/page/2#post-1893745 Sun, 25 Feb 2018 02:26:51 +0000 MsGreer 1893745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 is absolutly gorgeous. Got the WOW and first glance.<br /> #2 not so much, First thought full view was bath robe. I think the style and print would look cute as a top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dress-try-on/page/2#post-1893740 Sun, 25 Feb 2018 02:09:01 +0000 Style Fan 1893740@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the first dress.&nbsp; It works well for all the reasons others have said.&nbsp; The second dress wears you IMHO. &nbsp;</p> <p>I wish I had somewhere to wear the first dress.&nbsp; I would order it.&nbsp; Gorgeous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dress-try-on/page/2#post-1893701 Sat, 24 Feb 2018 23:19:18 +0000 Gigi 1893701@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the first dress but am not 100% in love with the striped dress. I feel like the striped dress would look better on a rectangle type; I think the stripes work better with an overall straighter frame. I have this problem too...sometimes dresses that I really love just don't look the best on a curvy body.&nbsp;</p> <p>I know what you mean about FOMO...but I hate having my wardrobe full of stuff that isn't exactly what I wanted. It feels like so much clutter getting in the way of what I actually want to wear. I would wait and see what else comes down the pike. From what I have seen of spring offerings so far, there are all kinds of new and different things being offered, and there is a good chance you will find something that you will be more sure about. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dress-try-on/page/2#post-1893226 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 15:57:47 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1893226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love #1 for you!&nbsp; &nbsp;It just brings out the richness of your hair, and the brightness of your skin, and it fits you well already, so those alteration tweaks (if they're possible) would just make this look like it was custom-designed for you!</p> <p>#2 - It's a very happy dress, but my immediate thought was that it overwhelms you.&nbsp; &nbsp;I don't see Janet.&nbsp; I see a stripey dress.&nbsp; &nbsp;It's pretty, but even going back for a second and third look, I just don't see <u>you</u> as clearly.&nbsp; &nbsp;The top looks much too big to my eye, and the bottom half looks a little swampy, like it's two inches too long.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I think if it's possible to take in the top, then that would change everything, including the actual length.&nbsp; And then I could see you again :)&nbsp; Maybe pin it first and see?&nbsp; &nbsp;That would be an expensive alteration, to not have things work out.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dress-try-on/page/2#post-1893223 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 15:50:20 +0000 Elizabeth P 1893223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the first one for you Janet, and I'm sure the alteration will be easy.</p> <p>the second... while I like the dress, I'm not crazy about it on you.&nbsp; It's not you... it's the combo. I notice the dress, and not you.&nbsp; Plus, I don't think you'll be easily able to correct that bodice, but of course it's worth asking - for future reference if nothing else.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dress-try-on/page/2#post-1893221 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 15:44:39 +0000 Vix 1893221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Janet --</p> <p>Following the crowd, here -- </p> <p>1st dress yes (coloring, flattering, boho summer side, unusual). However I would suggest you try with a bra for fit, too...structure that supports when walking around the house vs structure that supports when walking quickly on pavement = two different things in my world, but maybe you wouldn't wear this for that.</p> <p>2nd dress pass, and if you keep absolutely make the sleeve alteration. [Is there a shoulder seam? Because I might take the sleeves off entirely if so.] </p> <p>This reads very much like a retro classic dress -- especially adding in the riff on Breton navy/white stripes.&nbsp;</p> <p>Of course there's nothing wrong with that and it's a style I personally love and it shows off your hourglass shape so well -- but I don't see you referencing Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday as one of your style icons.</p> <p>Also the cool corset waist doesn't read like anything but a wide inset from afar, so if you want others to register that...well they'd have to be right close to ya. If you like it being more of a "wearer's fun detail" then never mind.</p> <p>[Also also -- coming from your neck of the woods are you at all worried about a waistline like that being a sweat-catcher? I think most of your current dresses are cut the way they are for a very good reason!]</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dress-try-on/page/2#post-1893220 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 15:39:33 +0000 Sara L. 1893220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the first dress and think it looks great on you.&nbsp; I was thinking (like others) that you could bring the shoulder up to fix the bust issue.&nbsp; I have that alteration done frequently because my shoulders are uneven.&nbsp; Like Angie, I actually find the stripes make the second dress look edgier than the first.&nbsp; My problem with it is the fit issues at the bust/neckline.&nbsp; If the deep V can't be altered and it will make you uncomfortable, than it should go back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dress-try-on/page/2#post-1893208 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 15:03:56 +0000 Janet 1893208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the feedback! Much appreciated. It seems the first one is a slam dunk, as long as the alteration is feasible, and even without, it's still totally wearable -- I'm not going to flash anyone, it's just a small gap.&nbsp;</p> <p>The varying opinions on the second dress are mirroring my own feelings. The neckline is a bit problematic. I wore it for a little while during try-on, pinned as it is here, and the neckline sits really low when I move around, and especially when I sit down. I don't like a layer underneath it because 1) it further complicates the lines of an already busy dress, and 2) I don't want more layers in summer. There is plenty of fabric in the BACK of the dress, but for my body, it could have been cut with a bit more room in the bust. I'm thinking this dress might be fidgety even with the alteration.&nbsp;</p> <p>I realize that when shopping for certain items, I'm really subject to FOMO. Casual, below-knee dresses are hard for me, as you can see here. Short torso, big hips, big bust, long legs. I can't wish away my figure challenges, much to my chagrin, so I have to make do with the limited options that work for me. Frustrating because I really don't think my body is so freakish! When I find something that "works" (even with flaws), I'm so tempted to cling to it because i'm afraid I won't find anything better. But I've made the mistake before of doing that only to find that the little niggling issues with a dress are enough to make me not reach for it when it's time to get dressed. I'm getting wiser about this!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dress-try-on/page/2#post-1893206 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 14:51:53 +0000 gradfashionista 1893206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the first one of you—the neckline is really flattering, and the colours and detailing are gorgeous. For the second, I like your suggestion about narrowing the sleeves and maybe shortening the hemline. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dress-try-on/page/2#post-1893139 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 10:35:45 +0000 Karie 1893139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The first one should be an easy fix with a small dart/tuck under the arm, but I’d take it to a tailor to be sure before you cut the tags. The second dress I’m not so crazy about on you, but I do like the first. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dress-try-on/page/2#post-1893134 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 10:29:49 +0000 Mainelady 1893134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both dresses on you, given that you are able to have the alterations you suggested done. I do think a slimmer sleeve and an adjustment of the v neck would make the second dress a favorite. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dress-try-on/page/2#post-1893128 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 09:46:49 +0000 Jenni NZ 1893128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sorry Janet that I can't like the second dress. It looks like what I call a "dressing gown" to me, kinda what Rachylou mentioned about a bathrobe. It is better with the sleeves narrowed and shortened. But I don't think the deep V suits that well, and I don't find it that flattering compared with your usual looks. So... I'm a nay on that one myself.<br /> On the other hand I love the first dress. Especially with those pretty sandals. I do think I could be biased as it's my style. I love boho. Closing the gappy bit should be possible but looks fine as is. I think you look gorgeous in that one and much more like you.<br /> I am nervous to disagree with Angie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dress-try-on/page/2#post-1893113 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 05:50:04 +0000 Anonymous 1893113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Shevia said. I liked the 2nd dress best and thought the first one was a case of seeing dress before seeing you, but both are great dresses if alterations work out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dress-try-on/page/2#post-1893107 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 04:35:49 +0000 Dianna 1893107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both dresses on you, and I agree with Angie and Brooklyn about the second one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dress-try-on#post-1893103 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 04:06:27 +0000 jussie 1893103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet I love that blue Aleah anthro dress in your second set of pics- I almost ordered that one. Would love to see a pic of you styling that one at some point! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dress-try-on#post-1893088 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 02:44:41 +0000 Jaime 1893088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My first impression was that I preferred #2. Then I was easily influenced by other opinions to also like #1 but want it a bit shorter. You have a great figure and I think the stripes showcase it. Don't see preppy. So in other words, what Angie said. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dress-try-on#post-1893083 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 02:21:53 +0000 rachylou 1893083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think Angie is right about 2. It’s smart. I don’t see conservative, that is... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dress-try-on#post-1893052 Thu, 22 Feb 2018 23:48:56 +0000 lisaflex 1893052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>love #1...gorgous dress....looks fab on you too!!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dress-try-on#post-1893044 Thu, 22 Feb 2018 23:25:52 +0000 Sal 1893044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They both look great and comfortable and cool....</p> <p>I think if you are having doubts about 2 you should return it - there are always other dresses and it is early in the season.</p> <p>I always "know" if I love a dress - it is not like there are many styling options with a summer dress (flat sandals, heeled sandals, sneakers - maybe a bracelet) and you want to just put it on and feel terrific.&nbsp; I don't think you can force that feeling.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dress-try-on#post-1893031 Thu, 22 Feb 2018 22:45:07 +0000 harmonica 1893031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I echo Brooklyn. Two very different styles, but you look gorgeous in both. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dress-try-on#post-1893026 Thu, 22 Feb 2018 22:35:24 +0000 Kathie 1893026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't read the other comments, so here's my take-</p> <p>1) Looks great on you, and seems like your style. I'd take it to a good tailor and ask about alterations.</p> <p>2) To your question, it doesn't seem edgy to my eye. It's a great dress, great length and general fit, and I think the stripes in summer would be fun, but it doesn't have your usual sense of style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dress-try-on#post-1893025 Thu, 22 Feb 2018 22:34:52 +0000 Janet 1893025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, it’s interesting to see how differently you see the striped dress! To me, the long loose sleeve hits me in a spot that emphasizes how squat my torso is and looks a little *cringe* matronly. I think the loose sleeve looks great on slimmer ladies with smaller busts, but doesn’t really convey edge on my particular frame. I do like the dress (actually better in the mirror than in the pics) but get a more conservative/preppy vibe from it *on my body* than I would like. Gah, I wish I could just magically drop 20 lbs and it would be so much easier! LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dress-try-on#post-1893024 Thu, 22 Feb 2018 22:34:00 +0000 rachylou 1893024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a slight preference for the first - the rich colour I think, like your hair. But then, I think the second is more slick... altho, yes I’m gonna say it, it makes me think ‘bathrobe.’ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dress-try-on#post-1893021 Thu, 22 Feb 2018 22:29:41 +0000 Brooklyn 1893021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Angie. I think no 2 is edgier because of the multi directional stripes and the corset waist. No 1 is pretty and boho. I like them both but you have to like them obviously! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dress-try-on#post-1893018 Thu, 22 Feb 2018 22:22:40 +0000 Anonymous 1893018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I gotta say that I really like both dresses &amp; really like both on you. I think they’re fantastic summer dresses for heat and have individuality and interesting details and l think they flatter you but I definitely wouldn’t alter the length or sleeves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dress-try-on#post-1893017 Thu, 22 Feb 2018 22:22:12 +0000 Christina F. 1893017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know a complete badass who loves to have a few sundresses like the second one in her wardrobe. I can't speak for her, but I think she likes juxtaposing them with her tattoos and often-purple hair. That's why I can see you wearing it, as your style has some similarities. But if you won't reach for it ever, that's a different matter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dress-try-on#post-1893014 Thu, 22 Feb 2018 22:14:12 +0000 Angie 1893014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm quite the spanner on this thread :)</p> <p>FWIW, this is what I see, <b>Janet</b>: </p> <ul> <li>#1 isn't Badarse Sophisticate. It's 100% Boho. Since Boho is your shadow style - I love it for you.&nbsp;</li> <li>#2 is more Badarse Sophisticate, actually. The stripes are<i> precisely</i> what make it edgy, especially with the sleeves the way they are. The taper and shorten makes the dress look "sweeter".</li> <li>You don't have anything like this in your wardrobe. It's definitely worth considering if the alterations on the V-neck are workable.&nbsp;</li> </ul> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dress-try-on#post-1893006 Thu, 22 Feb 2018 21:48:17 +0000 Anonymous 1893006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think it would be difficult to alter the first one, my daughter had that type of alteration done on a formal dress with embroidery and it came out beautifully.</p> <p>The first one looks great and like it embodies your preferred style descriptors, the second looks great too although there's nothing really edgy about it? It might be more of a "dress I'm glad I have when..".</p> <p>It does seem just a little as though I can't see you as well around it as I can with the first one.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dress-try-on#post-1893005 Thu, 22 Feb 2018 21:45:30 +0000 Anonymous 1893005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the first one and the second one is wonderful too. It is not overwhelming. It doesn’t seem to fit your style descriptors, but maybe you’re ok with that for summer (?). Summer is a lot less badass, IMO </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dress-try-on#post-1893004 Thu, 22 Feb 2018 21:45:11 +0000 Aquamarine 1893004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Katerina...the second dress skews preppy and you don’t seem to do preppy. The first dress is lovely and will look fab with your great jewelry and shoes/sandals and a tan in warmer months. </p>