https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sun-dressing-not-to-be-confused-with-sun-dresses Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 08 May 2026 09:57:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sun-dressing-not-to-be-confused-with-sun-dresses#post-2130343 Mon, 29 Jun 2020 01:06:56 +0000 Mainelady 2130343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisaflex, I hope you will enjoy wearing the maxi dress. Maybe post a pic? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sun-dressing-not-to-be-confused-with-sun-dresses#post-2130333 Sun, 28 Jun 2020 23:49:00 +0000 lisaflex 2130333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>tried to order the same lands end pattern you have as I have been eyeing it...sold out in my size. so I ordered the deep sea tropic. would have rather had the pattern you look so fab wearing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sun-dressing-not-to-be-confused-with-sun-dresses#post-2130323 Sun, 28 Jun 2020 21:14:47 +0000 Mainelady 2130323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Suntiger!&nbsp;<div>Zaeobi, good for you! Yes, please let me know what you think! I am 5’2”, so if petites are not available, a midi is a better route for me to go.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sun-dressing-not-to-be-confused-with-sun-dresses#post-2130265 Sun, 28 Jun 2020 17:07:02 +0000 Zaeobi 2130265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No worries, I understand about the length issue. How tall are you? I guess at 5ft3.5 I'm right on the 'cusp' of petite lol. They also do a lot of midi dresses in that same viscose fabric, if you'd prefer a shorter length? </p> <p>PS - I bit the bullet &amp; finally ordered the yellow J Crew dress! Remind me to let you know how it goes - fingers crossed I won't be drowning in the length, lol! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sun-dressing-not-to-be-confused-with-sun-dresses#post-2130224 Sun, 28 Jun 2020 12:04:52 +0000 Anonymous 2130224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your lake sounds wonderful Love the maxi dress especially! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sun-dressing-not-to-be-confused-with-sun-dresses#post-2130202 Sun, 28 Jun 2020 09:42:56 +0000 Mainelady 2130202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>JAIleen, we all need to be careful about sun exposure. I would love to be in sleeveless v necks all day long, but they are not practical for me. I have made really good use of the rash guards I purchased. &nbsp;I call our lake house “camp” out of habit. Here in Maine, the word camp can refer to anything from a tent, to a camper to a rustic cabin, to a house, to a cottage, but not to a “summer cottage”. “Summer cottages” are usually the large, very well appointed summer homes of the wealthy. Our place is a year round second home, complete with bathroom facilities!<br />&nbsp; Thank you Helena and Jamie. I think a lot of my relaxed vibe has to do with closing the computer to remote teaching. Fresh air and nature have always been therapeutic for me. I am going to soak up as much as I can before school starts up again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sun-dressing-not-to-be-confused-with-sun-dresses#post-2130178 Sun, 28 Jun 2020 02:56:33 +0000 Jaime 2130178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Casual you is glorious! Love the maxi and you look so relaxed and fresh! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sun-dressing-not-to-be-confused-with-sun-dresses#post-2130157 Sun, 28 Jun 2020 01:26:54 +0000 Helena 2130157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab fab fab, especially the maxi, wow! Summer looks great on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sun-dressing-not-to-be-confused-with-sun-dresses#post-2130154 Sun, 28 Jun 2020 00:51:22 +0000 JAileen 2130154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want to go to a lake! &nbsp;Cute non-sundresses. &nbsp;I get it completely. &nbsp;I can burn in 10-15 minutes and had a suspicious thing removed from my leg a couple years ago. &nbsp;When you go to the lake is it like the “camps” on the tv show? &nbsp;They vary a lot. &nbsp;Some are thrilled to no longer need an outhouse. &nbsp;Others seem kind of plush. &nbsp;Our son was in a pipe band and the leader had a “cabin” on Tahoe, plus five acres. I could have moved in in a nanosecond! &nbsp;Who cares about pink carpet? &nbsp;It’s all about the water. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sun-dressing-not-to-be-confused-with-sun-dresses#post-2130097 Sat, 27 Jun 2020 19:08:20 +0000 Mainelady 2130097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cardiff Girl, thank you for the lovely compliment. Lake days are pretty stress free. I’m glad it shows! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sun-dressing-not-to-be-confused-with-sun-dresses#post-2130096 Sat, 27 Jun 2020 19:06:57 +0000 Mainelady 2130096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Zaeobi, ooh thank you! I have only been in a Zara store once, so even thought I have heard a lot about the brand, I have very limited experience. I adore the maxi shirt dress! &nbsp;I can see why one would want more than one print. &nbsp;I am tempted to try it, despite being worried about the length....just maybe it will work for me. &nbsp;Oooh that J Crew dress squeals summer fun! Yellow is a fave color of mine, but often hard for me to wear, but the pink.....that I could do!<br />&nbsp;Slim cat and Angie, you make me smile. &nbsp;I don’t know why I posed. I rarely do that, but at that moment I just felt a little extra sassy.<br />&nbsp; Thank you Janet and Christina F. The colors and print of the maxi are so cheerful. There were several other options, but this one was my top pic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sun-dressing-not-to-be-confused-with-sun-dresses#post-2130092 Sat, 27 Jun 2020 19:02:10 +0000 Cardiff girl 2130092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super casual suits you very well!You look healthy ,happy and fit ,what more is there to hope for in a look! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sun-dressing-not-to-be-confused-with-sun-dresses#post-2130091 Sat, 27 Jun 2020 19:01:41 +0000 Mainelady 2130091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carla, thank you and thank you for the links. I had not read either of those threads. &nbsp;Great inspiration!<br />&nbsp;Thank you Brooklyn. Lands End often has sales. I purchased this dress at 30% off.<br />&nbsp; Kkards, thank you . Hats are going to be a reality this summer. I lost the turquoise one while jet skiing today. DH had to circle back and get it for me. #shortarmproblems<br />&nbsp; Thanks CJH and Rachylou. I hadn’t planned on a color theme, but it turns out that a lot of my summer wear is in shades of blue, so.....<br />&nbsp; Unfrumped, thank you! I really like the fit and drape of the maxi. I know it will get several wears, just not on the hottest days.<br />&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sun-dressing-not-to-be-confused-with-sun-dresses#post-2130088 Sat, 27 Jun 2020 18:40:10 +0000 Christina F. 2130088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s nice to see you in summery items. They’re all so wonderful but that maxi dress in particular is very fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sun-dressing-not-to-be-confused-with-sun-dresses#post-2130079 Sat, 27 Jun 2020 18:07:00 +0000 rachylou 2130079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very polished! You look amazing in blue! I’m not sure if I’ve seen you in blue before... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sun-dressing-not-to-be-confused-with-sun-dresses#post-2130056 Sat, 27 Jun 2020 16:42:47 +0000 Angie 2130056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YOU LOOK FABULOUS! Your hair looks so pretty too. #1 and #2 are my faves!&nbsp;</p> <p>LOVE the pose in #1 KILLER </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sun-dressing-not-to-be-confused-with-sun-dresses#post-2130051 Sat, 27 Jun 2020 16:33:30 +0000 Janet 2130051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All of these dresses look great. Big love for the last one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sun-dressing-not-to-be-confused-with-sun-dresses#post-2130049 Sat, 27 Jun 2020 16:30:37 +0000 Zaeobi 2130049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ahh, sleeved maxi dresses (with pockets) are my summertime dressing specialty - so easy to just pop on &amp; go, without worrying about coordinating bottoms &amp; accessories in this sticky, swampy heat. Ask &amp; you shall receive! </p> <p><b>Photos #1-#3:</b> Every summer, Zara seems to come out with some iteration of this style of long shirt dress with a belted waist. I own more than one from different years, &amp; have found that the viscose material is surprisingly breathable (this comes from someone who prefers to shop for natural fibres, like cotton &amp; silk, &amp; lives in a highly humid, subtropical climate). They launder really well (no colour bleeding), need minimal ironing (or none at all if you hang them up right after machine washing), are the right height for my 5ft3.5 frame, and the variety of prints are great for hiding a multitude of sins in the summer. If they can work in my hot HK summers, hopefully they will work for you too:<br /> <a href="https://m.zara.com/hk/en/floral-print-dress-p02183040.html?v1=56615660" rel="nofollow">https://m.zara.com/hk/en/flora.....1=56615660</a> </p> <p><b>Photos #4-#6:</b> Now I don't own this dress myself, but I'm sorely tempted to bite the bullet on international shipping fees for it. Seems to be a lightweight &amp; breezy cotton, but also belted &amp; tiered to add some structure. Comes in yellow, white &amp; pink. Are you tempted too, yet? :p<br /> <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/hk/p/womens_category/dressesandjumpsuits/belted-buttonup-maxi-dress/AP187" rel="nofollow">https://www.jcrew.com/hk/p/wom.....ress/AP187</a> </p> <p>PS - I like dress #1 &amp; #4 on you the most, but you can probably tell that I'm biased towards sleeves anyway </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sun-dressing-not-to-be-confused-with-sun-dresses#post-2130040 Sat, 27 Jun 2020 15:39:46 +0000 slim cat 2130040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pretty pieces and look great on you! I like the pose in #1 - fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sun-dressing-not-to-be-confused-with-sun-dresses#post-2130034 Sat, 27 Jun 2020 14:18:48 +0000 unfrumped 2130034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very cute! The maxi looks great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sun-dressing-not-to-be-confused-with-sun-dresses#post-2130033 Sat, 27 Jun 2020 14:15:10 +0000 cjh 2130033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the blue summer color scheme. Nice dresses! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sun-dressing-not-to-be-confused-with-sun-dresses#post-2130006 Sat, 27 Jun 2020 12:25:56 +0000 kkards 2130006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super cute! Nice hat collections as well</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sun-dressing-not-to-be-confused-with-sun-dresses#post-2130005 Sat, 27 Jun 2020 12:23:20 +0000 Brooklyn 2130005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look AMAZING! I love the last dress in particular. A bit Hawaiian luau. I want one too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sun-dressing-not-to-be-confused-with-sun-dresses#post-2130003 Sat, 27 Jun 2020 12:05:50 +0000 Carla 2130003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am used to seeing you covered up, Mainelady! (I get it. &nbsp;I grew up in New Brunswick!) &nbsp;You look AMAZING in sleeveless and short with natural hair! &nbsp;Beautiful arms and legs! &nbsp;Fresh, and happy. &nbsp;Cottage life suits you.</p> <p>I don’t have any specific suggestions for a MAXI, but think a sleeveless midi like Janet and Lisa have been wearing would look fabulous. With the hem tied to make it asymmetrical and reveal a bit of your amazing legs. &nbsp;With a dress it is ‘one and done’! &nbsp;I bet you look pretty fabulous in shorts, too!</p> <p>Links to dress ideas in the threads:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/two-nordstrom-purchases-and-wiw">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....es-and-wiw</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unexpected-dress-love-wiw61520">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....e-wiw61520</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sun-dressing-not-to-be-confused-with-sun-dresses#post-2130000 Sat, 27 Jun 2020 11:31:20 +0000 Mainelady 2130000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&nbsp;I love fresh air, sunshine and lake days. This girl needs more than shorts, swimsuits and beach coverups. These allow for easy dressing and protection from too much sun exposure. All are easy care and can be tossed in the washer. Here are some of my hats, too. Footwear options at the lake are limited right now. I have a few more pair I want to bring, but they have not made it on my priority list yet. Gotta keep things real.<br />1. <b>Baleaf</b> SPF 50. This is not a great color for summer, but I love it anyway. Light as a feather and comes with pockets and thumb holes. New this year.&nbsp;<br />2. <b>Tribal</b> Light weight with a split hem. Retired to the lake. 2 years old.<br />3. <b>Sigrid Olsen.</b> Linen, so it wrinkles. I purchased this at TJ Maxx 3 years ago. Retired to the lake.<br />4. <b>Hatley</b> Soft, cool and zero cling. 3 years old. Retired to the lake.<div>5.<b> Lands End</b> New this year. I wanted a maxi dress. I imagine wearing it in the evenings. It will need to be for cooler evenings. The fabric is heavier than I expected.</p> <p>&nbsp;So, here ya go! A peek at the super casual, less adorned me. As always, I welcome suggestions and comments. If you have a suggestions for a light weight maxi dress that is easy care and comes in &nbsp;petite or sleeved dresses with pockets, please let me know.</p> <p>Have a wonderful weekend, friends,<br /></div> </p>