https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-down Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:28:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-down#post-2244177 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 15:03:58 +0000 Star (Lise) 2244177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the ideas with your existing dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-down#post-2244171 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 14:42:37 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2244171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The limited utility of a sundress in the city? How so? It’s not a work dress, especially not without a topper, but for concerts, hanging out in the park or at a cafe, browsing openair markets, tossing on to run errands or go to the gym or pool, (I want to say going to my kid’s sports events, but that era is over), I don’t see why I wouldn’t wear either of these in the city. For vacation in Southern Europe, I’d have to take something to cover the shoulders, but that not so hard. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-down#post-2244170 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 14:41:29 +0000 cat2 2244170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And it’s a ditsy print! Absent vacation needs, I would stick with just the one you have, given the limited utility of a sundress in the City. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-down#post-2244138 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 11:59:35 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2244138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So, once again the answer might be right here in my own little closet. The bodice on the yellow dress needs to be taken in next spring. While I’m at it, I could also have it hemmed, long enough to wear into churches near the Mediterranean, too short to get caught in the brakes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-down#post-2243890 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 09:32:21 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2243890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Zaeobi, I just checked out the dress. Not my colors of course but it is cute and yes, would work for this. Is the bending over thing you mentioned because of gaping? That would restrict my choice of bras but isn’t impossible to deal with on the bike. Hmm. Also noticing the sleeves—having some means my shoulders are covered, but Synne is right that I rarely wear short sleeves because they aren’t flattering. The cheetah dress’ long sleeves don’t seem like they’d work either, but I do think this general shape of dress is popular—just saw some by a Berlin dressmaker last night. Maybe I should take this dress as an indicator that I should look for something similar but not quite the same. And now I am edging towards buying something. Sigh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-down#post-2243884 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 08:44:44 +0000 Zaeobi 2243884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Judging by the comments above, this dress is OK but not quite perfect - I think something like @Lisa P's recently posted olive cheetah dress might be more up your alley (in terms of a neckline suitable for biking/ bending over)? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-down#post-2243811 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 22:55:07 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2243811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenn, oops. Thanks for reading further. I’m a bit embarrassed, but viscose is a fabric I’m ok with.<br /> Still asking myself if I want/need the dress. One thing I notice in what’s appealed to me recently—this dress, the jacket that’s at the tailors, the purple pants I didn’t get—is that it all has a oversized component, along with fitted shoulders in the dress and waist in the pants. I don’t think I can source that from within my closet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-down#post-2243810 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 22:53:27 +0000 Jenn 2243810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To Synne’s point:</p> <p>Inner fabric composition: 1% “METALLISED FIBER, 1% POLYESTER, 2% POLYAMIDE, 96% COTTON</p> <p>Outer fabric composition: 4% ELASTANE, 96% VISCOSE”</p> <p>Only the lining is cotton. Are you okay with that? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-down#post-2243768 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 17:13:36 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2243768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>:) Fair enough. But you do realize that a different purchase is wasn’t the point, right? </p> <p>I’ve been telling myself that a certain little sundress that’s in the cellar would work well for this purpose, but I’m doubtful, because it has such tiny straps &amp; leaves a lot exposed up top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-down#post-2243767 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 17:06:31 +0000 Carla 2243767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thought you wanted to be ‘talked down’, not enabled. &nbsp;:-( </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-down#post-2243765 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 16:45:18 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2243765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carla, there are of course many clothing items available for a bike trip—see my story above and note what most of us were wearing. What caught my eye was a different way of doing it, that looked more fun and more useful in everyday life. </p> <p>Angie, very true—if I’m not bent over handlebars, I’d need to goop up the décolletage with good sunscreen to wear this for an extended period outside. That’s one spot I tend to burn. </p> <p>Rachylou and Kathie, you make a similar point. This feels like a silly fun flirt, but has stuck in my mind for quite a while. And yes, it looks like I’ll be in the US again this summer. I hope to be spending some of that time in an archive, but some of it will surely be spent doing other things. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-down#post-2243762 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 16:21:00 +0000 rachylou 2243762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t think a short sleeve tee will work, but I think you should pull the trigger since it’s stayed with you so long… hehe </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-down#post-2243756 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 15:42:34 +0000 Angie 2243756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the positive and sentimental emotions you are feeling about the dress! All good things, and it's on sale :)</p> <p>I would suggest trying it again.....it looks like a dress you'd enjoy wearing! But the low neckline will not protect you against sunburn. Since it's a very Summery dress, it would be a shame to layer underneath it. Maybe mega sunblock is the way to go.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-down#post-2243753 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 15:38:08 +0000 Kathie 2243753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since you've answered the reasons not to get it, I think you should order it (assuming you can return it) and see how it fits with your wardrobe. Given that you've already tried it on, that's a strong sign that it fits and the neckline works for you. Also, correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems like you have reasons to be back in the US more frequently, and in climates that are warmer/humid at least part of the year. So, would it meet your needs on those trips? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-down#post-2243750 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 15:17:14 +0000 Carla 2243750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like you are enamoured of an idea around an occasion - &nbsp;specifically vacationing with your son. &nbsp;Why not get a proper long sleeved summer rash guard shirt you can wear for sun protection while doing any out door recreational activity - including biking, working out on play structures, and swimming? &nbsp;Form follows function, IYKWIM. &nbsp;Got to protect the shoulders, arms, and décolletage!</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.coolibar.com/women/shop-by-activity/swimming.html">https://www.coolibar.com/women.....mming.html</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-down#post-2243749 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 15:05:26 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2243749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Synne, you know me well and have some great points. It’s actually nearly 100% sustainable cotton, but you might be onto something with the balance of items in my wardrobe. </p> <p>There is one very particular use I’m thinking of for this dress. I liked it when I saw it last spring, but then when my son and I were on our bike trip, another group pulled into camp. They all wore de rigueur bike shorts, probably with chamois, but I wasn’t looking that closely. One women looked especially like she was having fun though. Instead of a T-shirt, she had on a sundress with tiers. I complimented her on it &amp; she said she had intended to wear it just around campsites in the evening, but it was so comfy she had tried the combo while they were riding a couple days ago, and was sticking with it. A sundress wouldn’t work for me that way, but this would protect my shoulders from the burn I’m prone to get. (I’m talking European sun, so not blazing, but even here I got burned in July 2 years ago). Now, my son and I have one trip planned next summer and then after that, who knows. I hope to get together with him for trips once or twice a year, but who knows? So if I get it, I’ve got to be happy tossing it on for a weekend excursion or to the grocery or otherwise in daily life. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-down#post-2243746 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 14:46:39 +0000 Synne 2243746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, I'll play!</p> <p>I see why you are drawn to this dress, punk, feminine, shows some legs, and in your mustard yellow. I also know you like the brand.</p> <p>But the neckline and arm length are not the most flattering in my opinion. You can do way better. Also, is it polyester or viscose? Would be an instant no from me. I see the fabric is printed on one side, that can also be a nuisance when the wrong side peeks out.</p> <p>I also don't think you are short on dresses and skirts? How about saving the 40 bucks to buy a pair of killer shoes or your dream winter coat? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-down#post-2243744 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 14:10:35 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2243744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Liz, I have a strong feeling that it would be overindulgent, without any real reasons why. That’s why I asked people to suggest what some might be. Oddly, Kathie’s list, which sounded like sure winners, wound up feeling like reasons to get it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-down#post-2243742 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 14:06:14 +0000 Liz 2243742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>You're detailing lots of reasons to buy it -- why you like it, how you'd wear it, etc. Are you having equally as strong thoughts that buying it isn't a good idea?<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-down#post-2243736 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 13:48:43 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2243736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou, good point, as per SOP. I would want to be able to wear it with or without a shirt/cami. Am thinking of this cami, or a standard white or black ss T-Shirt, or a ls black T-shirt. What do you think?<br /> ETA while I was in finds to pull up the cami, I added other stuff I think I could wear with the dress. I’m not sure about the flare pants, and would only wear the body stocking if it didn’t show on top, but these are some of my ideas. My black combat boots are not in finds. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-down#post-2243735 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 13:35:43 +0000 rachylou 2243735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That could turn out to be an unflattering neckline… but what a good price… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-down#post-2243731 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 13:25:55 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2243731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Liz, that is true wisdom! I like it &amp; want it, but feel like I shouldn’t get it for some reason. I’m really not clear on those feelings or which ones I want to win out. Maybe hashing it out will help me decide. </p> <p>Star, thanks for chiming in. It is a strong color and pattern, as you say, so I’d probably wear it in bursts over the years and should consider whether I’ll want to wear it when I’m 60+. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-down#post-2243729 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 13:22:30 +0000 Liz 2243729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>What is it that has kept you from buying it? You're conflicted about it for some reason, both wanting to buy it and not wanting to buy it. Do you have a sense of which side of that internal argument you most genuinely want to land on? <br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-down#post-2243728 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 13:18:24 +0000 Star (Lise) 2243728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute pattern.&nbsp; A number of things would give me pause.&nbsp; Desigual quality is not what it used to be.&nbsp; I only like 100% cotton in peak summer.&nbsp; Color is fun but very in one's face, for me it could be for sometimes but not an&nbsp;<br />'everyday' color (I would probably tire of wearing it too often).&nbsp; Yellow was a great color for me when I was a dark brunette, not so sure with my cool silver hair, will have to re-assess in future when my transition is complete.&nbsp; &nbsp;I am preferring slightly longer dresses (on the knee or a bit longer) these days so would probably have to wear it with black leggings.&nbsp; My legs are still my best asset and still wear shorter dresses in my seaside tourist town but for a bigger city I prefer a bit longer.&nbsp; The most off putting thing (for my body) is that horizontal seam and the placement thereof, makes me look pregnant.&nbsp; Probably none of these things apply to you.&nbsp; If you really love it go for it.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-down#post-2243712 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 11:36:56 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2243712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kathie, good try—the pushing is sincerely appreciated but yikes—that doesn’t help as much as you’d think. I’d be fine wearing it with my white sandals or “school shoes”, or even my black combat boots or red clog sandals, with or without leggings or tights &amp; a shirt underneath it, for general putzing around town, and it is part of their “more sustainable” effort. But the wardrobe size might be a good restraint. But I can wiggle past that one too—I was looking for a classic sundress the last couple summers, to have something quick &amp; easy to toss on. This isn’t classic, but it sure would be an easy 1-&amp;-done. I appreciate your effort! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-down#post-2243710 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 11:26:40 +0000 Kathie 2243710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok:).</p> <p>I’m not fluent in German, so does it meet your goals for being sustainably and ethically produced? Do you have ideas of when and where you’d wear it? Do you have shoes/sandals that work with it, or would you be looking for additional pieces to style it? Do you have goals around wardrobe size, and will adding this piece help you meet them? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-me-down#post-2243709 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 11:14:55 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2243709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a href="https://www.desigual.com/de_DE/21WWVK358011.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.desigual.com/de_DE/21WWVK358011.html</a><br /> I’ve been irrationally attracted to this dress since I first saw it and tried it on at the beginning of the season. I love twirly skirts, and have been having fun with yellows. It’s on sale now.</p> <p>ETA the US link, in English <a href="https://www.desigual.com/en_US/21WWVK358011.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.desigual.com/en_US/21WWVK358011.html</a> </p>