https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bebe-dress Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:14:59 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bebe-dress/page/2#post-732738 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 18:18:39 +0000 rachylou 732738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this dress. Believe it needs a little blinging up with accessories to reach full potential. And... I think it would be worth it to do some alterations in the bodice so it's even more fitted... hehe. Not necessary, but worth it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bebe-dress/page/2#post-732593 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:19:13 +0000 Ioana 732593@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>+leggings </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bebe-dress/page/2#post-729636 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 18:52:15 +0000 Mo 729636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am probably going to wear it with satin pants! Well, not hot pants point taken! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bebe-dress/page/2#post-729629 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 18:48:27 +0000 catgirl 729629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo, I think if you wore the peplum top with satin hot pants or a micro-mini you'd get a reaction here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bebe-dress/page/2#post-729628 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 18:46:57 +0000 cciele 729628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it will fit right in with the short and tight crowd (and I have many an outfit that fits that description)! But like others, I am concerned about the fit around the armpits. That would be the deal breaker for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bebe-dress/page/2#post-729621 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 18:27:28 +0000 Mo 729621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting . . . as I first weighed in on this dress, to me it's a mix of menswear and clubwear that I don't quite see vibing. Also interesting to me, is I got nowhere near this mixed reaction to my peplum top last week. One of the few questioning keeping it was Modgirl actually. And to her question - the BF's problem with the sequins/red moto pants was he saw it as what an older lady trying too hard would wear (his words!) yikes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bebe-dress/page/2#post-729614 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 18:16:10 +0000 Anonymous 729614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rita, I'm chiming back in to see the fate of the dress. I think Una nailed it. I've been to many Russian banquets and I agree with her, context is key. I jotted the shadowing in the pictures to poor lighting but I guess you will give it another go and see how it goes. I'm glad hubby likes:)</p> <p>...and I'm so with you! I do hate to be too covered for Colombian events. Loose and covered equals frumpy in my culture. I can totally relate:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bebe-dress/page/2#post-729567 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:45:47 +0000 Janet 729567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to laugh because I always remember the words of Nina Garcia on Project Runway: "Short, tight, and shiny is the quickest way to look cheap." If you're only doing 2 out of the 3, I guess you're not going quite overboard yet! </p> <p>(That quote always especially cracks me up considering a lot of what Heidi Klum wears on the show!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bebe-dress/page/2#post-729559 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:33:38 +0000 modgrl 729559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Una, Thanks for chiming in! I usually worry that my clothes aren't short and tight enough for these events... At least I am covered on those bases with this dress </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bebe-dress/page/2#post-729548 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:17:49 +0000 catgirl 729548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think spelling out the context here is key. One of the aspects I love about this forum is that everyone is able to consider an outfit within the context of the poster's personal style, life, event needs, etc - or to know enough to admit when they are biased. Knowing what Rita has worn to this type of gathering in the past also helps me gauge whether this meets her (not my) needs in that context. </p> <p>To me, this dress is completely appropriate for the purpose it would serve! My only concern is whether it's fitting correctly. </p> <p>It's fascinating to have these glimpses into other people's lives and cultures and I'm so thankful for that. I'd love to go to one of these parties too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bebe-dress#post-729436 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:35:32 +0000 citygirldc 729436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not sure about this dress but in the end you have to like it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bebe-dress#post-729426 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:15:40 +0000 modgrl 729426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll have to try it again to see if it's a combo of lighting and pose or really a fit issue. I tried it on for 5 min at 11:00 pm. Maybe a trial in the cold hard light of day will make a difference. Hubby likes it, that vote counts for a lot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bebe-dress#post-729414 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:04:36 +0000 Queen Mum 729414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>the fit was what I was objecting too. I actually kindof like the dress otherwise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bebe-dress#post-729411 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:01:08 +0000 Suz 729411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh - and I hope I did not come across as critical of those who are being honest! I don't mean to, at all. I'm curious, is all. </p> <p>Kim, I'm a bit like you personally - I wouldn't be comfortable in it. But if somebody IS, and likes and enjoys it, then I think the main issue has to be fit. And as some have said, there are potential fit issues with this one, but it is really hard to tell from the pics how real those fit issues are. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bebe-dress#post-729408 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:57:27 +0000 Queen Mum 729408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>the deal breaker for me is the fit around the arm pits. I don't mind short and snug, but I really dislike seeing spillage. I do realize that may not be the case IRL though. </p> <p>I guess I don't get why any event (other than Halloween) should allow for tacky. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bebe-dress#post-729400 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:45:21 +0000 Janet 729400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rita, you are awesome. </p> <p>I kinda like it. The houndstooth is really unexpected on such a bodycon cut. And it's not scandalously short. I am wondering if the issues I'm seeing around the top of the bustline are a combination of lighting and pose, because they don't seem as apparent in the last photo. I say if you feel fab and sexy and fun in it, it's great for the Russian parties! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bebe-dress#post-729390 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:19:01 +0000 Lyrebirdgully 729390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*my rear view is better than your example, I'm not worried about that part!*<br /> Modgrl, you are absolutely right of course. Your attitude is, if possible, even more awesome than your bod. Now you are making ME want to go to a Russian restaurant party... and wear a *gasp* bodycon dress... and shake my booty.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bebe-dress#post-729366 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 11:02:38 +0000 krishnidoux 729366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great advice! The dress might indeed be too small, but your shape is so beautiful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bebe-dress#post-729282 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 04:43:56 +0000 Deborah 729282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rita, Suz makes a good point... but you did ask :)</p> <p>I came back to say go with what you think. You know best if this works in the setting you want it for and how you want to present. I trust I didn't come across too strong with my earlier comment but there is no point if we are not honest. Despite the fact that i don't personally love the look I have no doubt that you would bring your style and sass to it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bebe-dress#post-729281 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 04:41:35 +0000 Deborah 729281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rita, Suz makes a good point... but you did ask :)</p> <p>I came back to say go with what you think. You know best if this works in the setting you want it for and how you want to present. I trust I didn't come across too strong with my earlier comment but there is no point if we are not honest. Despite the fact that i don't personally love the look I have no doubt that you would bring your style and sass to it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bebe-dress#post-729182 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:56:15 +0000 Suz 729182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You'd better believe you can have fun in it. </p> <p>I find it interesting that it's so polarizing - I don't really understand why, especially. Yeah, it is a short tight dress but it is for a specific purpose in your life; you are not wearing to the office or the park with your kids. It might not be x's taste (even for such an event) or Y's taste, but if it fits and feels comfy and you like it? I say enjoy. </p> <p>But I still get to worry about your poor cold shoulders! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bebe-dress#post-729109 Sun, 23 Sep 2012 23:13:21 +0000 modgrl 729109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, this dress is quite polarizing! I think I can have a little fun in it even if it is not perfectly YLF classy.</p> <p>Lyrebirdgully, my rear view is better than your example, I'm not worried about that part! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bebe-dress#post-728958 Sun, 23 Sep 2012 18:02:45 +0000 Thistle 728958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not sure what Russian parties are.</p> <p>However, I would not choose this as a going out dress. I tend to prefer houndsooth as a more professional or even casual look than date night.</p> <p>It also looks tight and uncomfortable, especially if you tried to sit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bebe-dress#post-728951 Sun, 23 Sep 2012 17:52:05 +0000 Jonesy 728951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This seems like one of those items that might be polarizing for YLFers :). Bottom line, if you love it, then keep it and rock it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bebe-dress#post-728935 Sun, 23 Sep 2012 17:25:14 +0000 ironkurtin 728935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>IF you feel fab, you are fab. Rock it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bebe-dress#post-728932 Sun, 23 Sep 2012 17:22:24 +0000 catgirl 728932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see no modesty issues for what I know your event is like! But I don't like the way it's crunching you by your armpits... I know that's a problem for me with this type of neckline, because I have to keep the dress hiked up - maybe I have a short neck to cleavage distance. Is that just from the pictures? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bebe-dress#post-728922 Sun, 23 Sep 2012 17:09:05 +0000 Transcona Shannon 728922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look fantastic in this Rita - you have got it ALL GOING ON!!! If it works for your Russian parties, I'd say keep. Add some fabulous accessories and away you go... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bebe-dress#post-728918 Sun, 23 Sep 2012 16:45:54 +0000 mrseccentric 728918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyrebirdgully, those are amazingly excellent pointers on how to achieve ultimate sex goddess status! As in every pursuit, attention to detail is everything. i'm bookmarking this thread for future reference, tho no events on the calendar at the moment.</p> <p>But i have to admit that when i read, "...is your modesty hopelessly compromised even if you cross your legs?" i thought, 'Isn't that the whole idea? " Needless to say, i am enjoying this all a bit more than i should!</p> <p>oh, modgrl, you are a very good sport and bringing lots of fun to the forum! And we all know what Rule #1 says, right? Happy Sunday! steph </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bebe-dress#post-728915 Sun, 23 Sep 2012 16:37:08 +0000 mrseccentric 728915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfecto base for a Betty Boop costume - you'd be amazing!!! You could also go Minnie Mouse with it, too.</p> <p>Frankly i don't see what's so all out offensive about it. Especially if you do nice hair and makeup and a little jacket or shrug with it, what's the big deal? But then i live right in the heart of the SF bay area, and we see a lot around here ;)</p> <p>If your hubby likes it it'd be a sin to let it go. You've def. got the bod to pull it off. HTH!!!!! steph </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bebe-dress#post-728875 Sun, 23 Sep 2012 15:20:39 +0000 celia 728875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The top part seems a bit too tight for me. I do like the dress and think you make it work but it is not perfect on you. I would let it go. </p>