https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-annual-summer-mistake Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:38:52 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-annual-summer-mistake/page/2#post-961158 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 22:49:51 +0000 Anonymous 961158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe you should keep this dress. &nbsp;Then when you want to buy one next year you can remind yourself that you already have one. :)</p> <p>My annual mistake is <i>cardigans</i>, especially white ones for summer. &nbsp;I think I have 5 and I don't even like to wear cardigans. &nbsp;So far no new white cardigans this year, but I did buy a white open weave pullover to serve the same purpose. Is there a&nbsp;WCA (white cardigans anonymous)? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-annual-summer-mistake/page/2#post-961022 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 18:15:55 +0000 tayleigh 961022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>But it's so cute :C You look amazing in it!&nbsp;</p> <p>I will admit a weakness for striped dresses as well. I keep telling myself I don't need more, but it keeps happening anyway! I think striped dresses make up something like 2/5 of my casual dress collection.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-annual-summer-mistake/page/2#post-960981 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 17:46:55 +0000 rachylou 960981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What?!! You look FAB!! You say Target?!! Where was I when this dress was on sale at Target?</p> <p>I'll tell you one thing I don't need another of when it comes to summer dresses: Gingham.</p> <p>I should probably add plaid to that, but it's easier to pretend different plaids make things a lot different. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-annual-summer-mistake/page/2#post-960860 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:42:50 +0000 Anonymous 960860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that dress is really cute and far from frumpy!</p> <p>My mistake is buying too many plain t-shirts instead of real shirts. I'm slowly breaking the habit, only by going nowhere near the t-shirt displays in stores. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-annual-summer-mistake/page/2#post-960847 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:29:17 +0000 texstyle 960847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look so darn cute in everything that it's hard to be critical.&nbsp; I think a cognac belt and wedge sandals might be cute and up the style here. Maybe some "beachy" jewelry. I think the combo of the stripes, color AND the self belt make it read too much "apron" but a different belt, shoes and accessories should change that. </p> <p>My summer mistakes are often white tees that are too clingy or too thin (or both) and probably just too many tees in general.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-annual-summer-mistake/page/2#post-960830 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:15:29 +0000 sarah 960830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's a fabulous tradition. Why not? I love blue and white in summer and I love stripes in summer, so go for it! I'm enabling you to buy a new blue and white striped dress every summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-annual-summer-mistake#post-960827 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:09:23 +0000 Lisa 960827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had to make a list this year of the "don't buys" and refer to it often.&nbsp; I've finally learned to avoid: linen (makes me itch), short sleeve sweaters (I'm always too cold), and summer dresses (I never wear them).&nbsp; I am always drawn to these peices in the stores, buy them and then regret it.&nbsp; But this year I've stayed strong, so far. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-annual-summer-mistake#post-960780 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 12:47:05 +0000 Lyrebirdgully 960780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi AJ. Don’t think bakery , think beachy. It’s the tie belt&nbsp;that is making you think of a kitchen, it looks too apron-y. Like the others say,&nbsp;accessories will totally change the look of this dress; try them and&nbsp;you might get to&nbsp;like this dress&nbsp;after all.</p> <p>Add a white hat and bangles</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s320x320/526545_447426678663466_1848680296_n.jpg">https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net.....0296_n.jpg</a></p> <p>Add coloured hat, coloured belt and dressy casual heels</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://images0.chictopia.com/photos/duckduckboot/3689829890/blue-striped-dress-h-m-dress-black-walmart-hat-red-polka-dot-models-own-belt_400.jpg">http://images0.chictopia.com/p.....lt_400.jpg</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://louiseparis.fr/3184/light-blue-and-white-finely-striped-cotton-and-lace-summer-dress-size-36-38-.jpg">http://louiseparis.fr/3184/lig.....36-38-.jpg</a></p> <p>add coloured bag and earrings</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://cdn.dolcegabbana.com/store/binaries/content/gallery/donna/ss13/stripe-tastic/dolce-and-gabbana-womenswear-two-colour-striped-dress-ss-13.jpg">http://cdn.dolcegabbana.com/st.....-ss-13.jpg</a></p> <p>here is Notdressedaslamb</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8429/7847355502_840d519327_b.jpg">http://farm9.staticflickr.com/.....9327_b.jpg</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-annual-summer-mistake#post-960744 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 10:50:17 +0000 Karie 960744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the dress! I would change the shoes and wear wedges, and change the belt.&nbsp;</p> <p>My summer mistakes are too many skirts and dresses. I don't need them - school ends for the year in June (tomorrow! yippee!) and don't have the occasions to wear them all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-annual-summer-mistake#post-960739 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 10:12:59 +0000 kkards 960739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oh, i so get what you are taking about...for me it's woven shirts, i'm on a quest for THE perfect white one. and so every year i buy one, and every year, i wear it a few times, sigh that its not THE one, and the quest starts again. at some point, i will realize its not the shirts, its me, and stop buying them. until then, the quest continues.</p> <p>anyway, while i think the dress looks great on you, i can see why you may feel uncomfortable in it. it seems more traditional and basic then your usual outfits.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-annual-summer-mistake#post-960736 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 10:02:36 +0000 krishnidoux 960736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This post is so funny! I think you look fresh and "cute" in that dress, but I &nbsp;can also see that you might feel it looks like a uniform... well if it looks like it, you have to say you wear it well, and it's a flattering uniform!&nbsp;</p> <p>My annual mistakes are impractical, strange pieces that correspond to a dream more than my reality.</p> <p>Last year it was a long, transparent maxi&nbsp;print skirt with a short slip underneath. I had been attracted to it for the print, which reminded me of freedom, being carefree and young, etc.&nbsp;Terrible! (pic1)</p> <p>This year, I hope it's not my ballet-like oversize mesh sweater (pic2)... because, having remained on its hanger,&nbsp;it sure looks like that's where it is heading&nbsp;so far. Except that to my defence, we've had terrible, cold, wet and windy weather, and this topper doesn't provide any warmth at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-annual-summer-mistake#post-960676 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 05:27:02 +0000 Nicola 960676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tshirts! When I'm in the changing room I think I've finally found the bargain tshirt with the right neckline and great shape. Back at home and it's back to the three tops I like and singlets. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-annual-summer-mistake#post-960665 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 05:11:15 +0000 Marley 960665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The title of this thread is hilarious!&nbsp;<br />I think the dress is OK - nothing special, and if you don't feel good wearing it I'd donate it - and just chalk it up to your annual summer mistake. :-)<br />I used to think I had to have a racer-back tee (the ones that O.N. sells) in every color and pattern - and would go crazy buying them up every summer.&nbsp;I think that I broke myself of that habit when I actually tried to take an inventory of my wardrobe a year or so ago, and I literally had one entire page full of racer-back tees!&nbsp; It was nuts!&nbsp; And, I just stopped.<br />But, this summer I've bought an over-abundance of sleeveless blouses and dressy "tees."&nbsp; They are all too "nice" just to wear around the house - and I don't have enough places to go to really get a whole lot of wear out of them!&nbsp; I'm thinking about picking out just a few to wear this summer and saving the rest of them for next summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-annual-summer-mistake#post-960655 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:58:36 +0000 Lyn D. 960655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also think this is adorable on you, but gettcha re. buying items that just don't feel right :(<br />My buy and regret&nbsp;it is ANY type of dress- I make myself wear them but they always wear me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-annual-summer-mistake#post-960646 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:39:00 +0000 Adelfa 960646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree you look great in the dress. But if it doesn't feel good....</p> <p>For me it's colored purses and shoes.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-annual-summer-mistake#post-960634 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:17:46 +0000 Beth Ann 960634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My mistake: knits that cling.&nbsp; Sigh.</p> <p>I like this dress, A.J.&nbsp; Pockets are so fab, and it's double retro -- it can read as 40's or late 70's.&nbsp; I made a green microcheck dress very similar in shape in 1979.&nbsp; I loved it!&nbsp; I could see Audrey Hepburn wearing this on vacation in Southern Italy.&nbsp; Truly!&nbsp; Not every dress, particularly in Summer, has to ooze sophistication.</p> <p>I'd try it with a different belt and styling before you stick it in the back of the closet.&nbsp; Of course, happiness factor is the most important element.&nbsp; If you don't feel fab, you won't be fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-annual-summer-mistake#post-960630 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:05:15 +0000 ClaraT 960630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not only do I love the dress, I think the belt is perfect. You look great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-annual-summer-mistake#post-960619 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:28:42 +0000 bj1111 960619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i can kinda see rachy in this. &nbsp;she bakes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-annual-summer-mistake#post-960526 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:54:33 +0000 Nadya 960526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For years it was navy blue - every spring for one month I want to buy navy blue. But I don't like wearing navy blue!</p> <p>It sounds like you actually like stripes and they're super cute on you. If these dresses aren't doing it for you, maybe you should up your budget and try to find "the one?" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-annual-summer-mistake#post-960525 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:52:02 +0000 Elizabeth P 960525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a shame you don't feel fab in this, because I think you LOOK fab! </p> <p>I seem to have a tee issue as well. I think I went through enough years of baggy tees, or not finding good necklines, I've developed a problem. After saying no more this year, in recognition of this, didn't I come across ones in perfect colours or me at joe Fresh, $5, no tax on the weekend. So I got 6 more. Six! Yeesh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-annual-summer-mistake#post-960523 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:50:12 +0000 Liz A. 960523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute dress. &nbsp;I buy too many pants that don't fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-annual-summer-mistake#post-960520 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:47:02 +0000 catgirl 960520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My mistakes are year-round, btw - I can only hope for them to be merely seasonal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-annual-summer-mistake#post-960518 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:46:33 +0000 catgirl 960518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, I'll bite. &nbsp;:) &nbsp;The pattern reminds me too much of a kitchen tea towel. &nbsp;You are fab, but I'm not feeling the dress when I know you have so many better ones. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-annual-summer-mistake#post-960513 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:41:18 +0000 Aziraphale 960513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>hahahaaa AJ you're so cute. &nbsp;You do not look like a baker in that dress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-annual-summer-mistake#post-960512 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:40:52 +0000 Mia 960512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the dress but I also have a "blue and white stripe rut" of my own going on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-annual-summer-mistake#post-960493 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:27:18 +0000 Mo 960493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Um, not really summer, but pencil skirts. &nbsp;I have bought 4 in the last so many years and only worn the leather panel one - once. &nbsp;But I could totally see it again in fall. &nbsp;Totally. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-annual-summer-mistake#post-960475 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:17:00 +0000 deb 960475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the dress and agree that changing the belt may make you happier with it. For me, like K, it is tee's. Although this year I have been much better. Usually I order one of every color (so it seems) from Eddie Bauer because they wash well and keep their shape. I only ordered two this year. Hopefully next year I will be down to zero.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-annual-summer-mistake#post-960465 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:11:25 +0000 Charmian 960465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>HILARIOUS! &nbsp;I make so many mistakes all over the place, I'm in awe that you can even categorize them.</p> <p>I really like the dress (yes, you could modernize it a bit with a different belt), but fundamentally if you don't&nbsp;<i>feel</i> fab in it, it's going to show in your posture and your smile.</p> <p>Maybe you can print out this picture and hang it in your closet next spring? &nbsp;Just to remind you how you feel right now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-annual-summer-mistake#post-960464 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:11:02 +0000 lyn* 960464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the dress looks pretty cute, but is this when it's fresh? It's terrible when things do not end up looking fab on you when you had such high hopes for them!!</p> <p>I keep on buying pants. I don't wear pants. Why the heck do I buy them? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-annual-summer-mistake#post-960460 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:09:45 +0000 Thistle 960460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't see dumpy at all!&nbsp; Fresh and summery is what my eyes say about the dress.</p> <p>I would change out the shoes, however. They feel too heavy for the dress. I think something slim and ladylike would immediately up the style quotient on this. </p> <p>These are ones Angie recommended as comfortable with soft leather: <a href="http://www.zappos.com/bella-vita-wow-white-kidskin" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/bella-vita-wow-white-kidskin</a> </p>