https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94skirts-dresses Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:31:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94skirts-dresses/page/3#post-2157582 Fri, 04 Dec 2020 06:40:04 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2157582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, ST. One day I look forward to dressing up that much again. My life for the last ten years has been very much like the lockdown people complain about, so I’m looking forward to getting back out there </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94skirts-dresses/page/3#post-2157537 Fri, 04 Dec 2020 01:53:18 +0000 Zaeobi 2157537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Long tops sound like an interesting idea - be sure to share! </p> <p>My immediate family are in the UK, where things are still pretty dire... hence why I couldn't go home this summer Pakistan isn't in the clear yet, but is still at least better than the UK's situation. </p> <p>Aaj thanks, I've been forced to WFH for over a year now, so have had time to build a capsule - have amassed a little rainbow collection of 'Zoom blouses' from secondhand shopping </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94skirts-dresses/page/3#post-2157408 Thu, 03 Dec 2020 12:45:00 +0000 Anonymous 2157408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Didn't read all the comments (it my work h&amp;!! time) but I like 8,9, 12, 14 and 21 most. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94skirts-dresses/page/3#post-2157392 Thu, 03 Dec 2020 09:09:21 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2157392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Z—thanks for the suggestions on that mini (22). I actually included it in my latest batch of WIWs. Next time I wear it, I want to try longer tops/toppers with it. You’ve given me some good ideas about other colors. </p> <p>Sorry to hear you’re experiencing yet another wave over there. Hope your family is well—I know India has been hit hard, so imagine they have been as well. Hope they are all ok. Btw, are you on camera for your online teaching? There have been a couple posts about what to wear for zoom calls. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94skirts-dresses/page/3#post-2157352 Thu, 03 Dec 2020 02:12:29 +0000 Zaeobi 2157352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha thank you, well as you can see I've barely been keeping up with the forum (sorry!) with having to adjust to a whole new slew of marking &amp; grading criteria due to this virus - we *had* tackled the virus well but now we're suddenly getting a fourth wave of cases, due to dancing groups contracting &amp; then spreading it, so now we're restricted to just two people in a gathering again </p> <p>Ah I see - actually #22 reads more like an autumnal or winter skirt to me, so I'm surprised you found it in Florida. Have you tried it with chocolate brown or a rusty orange? Or with the navy &amp; pink, maybe a deep purple would work better?</p> <p>Oh I see, that outfit sounds like it would work well with the dress! Hopefully you will get to experience the concert lifestyle again soon - I'm not much of a live music goer, so I don't have much experience in appropriate concert attire lol </p> <p>Thank you - we're still adjusting but it looks like we'll be online for next term too, so hopefully I won't have to worry about hybrid teaching again for the rest of the academic year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94skirts-dresses/page/3#post-2155266 Sat, 21 Nov 2020 05:29:09 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2155266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Zaeobi, thanks for stopping by. You’re always such a sweetheart. How have you been? Am I correct that you are living in one of the places that has done well in battling this virus? I agree with you very much on how useful tags would be.<br /> 22 was a Florida purchase, but then I decided I couldn’t wear it there, because it really needs tights. I’ve been having a surprisingly (to me anyway) difficult time styling it. Tonal matches for the background color don’t seem right with the print, and when I try things in the colors in the pattern, they run into each other so it’s too much navy or too much pink, or the juxtaposition is too jarring. I’m a little irritated, because I was excited about wearing it here.<br /> The outfit and event for 13 are the dress with a black lace body stocking, silver necklace, combat boots, black oversized moto jacket, and blue suede gloves, worn when a certain someone comes to visit (I’ve planned out my wardrobe in detail for a week, lol—we were just starting to actually plan his visit when Covid happened) to something like these concerts. <a href="https://www.hkw.de/en/programm/projekte/2019/wassermusik_2019/wassermusik2019_konzerte/veranstaltungen_146484_konzerte.php" rel="nofollow">https://www.hkw.de/en/programm.....nzerte.php</a> He’s a musician, so I’ll let him pick. My (fantasy) wardrobe for that week is just for various venues where he chooses the shows we see.</p> <p>ETA I saw your posts about the yellow dress and about that trying time when teachers were having to prepare both digital and in-person classes. I’m glad you got through that! Many of my friends did that as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94skirts-dresses/page/3#post-2155254 Sat, 21 Nov 2020 05:05:53 +0000 Zaeobi 2155254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh also in terms of keeping quiet when being asked a question, I think some of this may have to do with the forum's lack of ability to 'tag' people directly - so instead of receiving notifications of where exactly we were 'mentioned', we just see colours indicating whether there have been new responses to a thread. </p> <p>I hope such a feature may be introduced in the future but, for now, that can lead to people* becoming a little overwhelmed trying to find the needle 'mention' in the haystack of new replies. </p> <p>*Or maybe that's just me, returning to the forum again after a while? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94skirts-dresses/page/3#post-2155249 Sat, 21 Nov 2020 05:01:25 +0000 Anonymous 2155249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like skirts and dresses like 15 and 16 that hit you on or just below the knee You have good legs and this length shows them off without looking too short. I would suggest shortening the longer dresses and let out hems or purging the ones that are now too short. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94skirts-dresses/page/3#post-2155244 Sat, 21 Nov 2020 04:45:43 +0000 Zaeobi 2155244@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A little late to the party here. Just wanted to say that #22 looks fab on you with the deep colouring &amp; pattern as well as the cut. Also curious which fantasy event you were planning to save #13 for? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94skirts-dresses/page/3#post-2152120 Wed, 04 Nov 2020 11:09:26 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2152120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyn67, how do you wear yours? Mine looks straight in that pic—I was trying to make it swing, and most of the material swung around in back, but it actually has a bit of a flare. It’s tucked away for now, but I’m pretty sure it’s another Moda International piece. I have seen Next merchandise in stores here &amp; like a lot of their things. On this post being exhausting—whew, yes! I got worn out long ago, but in between the basso profundo there were many helpful, productive comments and suggestions. I know we are supposed to respond to each commenter by name, but it got really re-iterative and I cannot come up with any more fresh responses. But like you, I’ve learned a lot. I hope you’ll post pix the next time you wear your skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94skirts-dresses/page/2#post-2151808 Tue, 03 Nov 2020 17:17:24 +0000 lyn67 2151808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I have (in my holding zone) the same skirt as yours in the nr 1:-)- is it an UK brand Next? Then, I probably unvillingly&nbsp; skipped some paragraphs/comments too, but whoa was it an exhausting read... I came here from&nbsp; one another&nbsp; exhausting and disturbing&nbsp; thread---and glad I did as (in many regards) I learned here a lot again -but&nbsp; now am too tired to comment in deeper detail on the box's content- even if some have potential (14, 16, 21,... perhaps 23, too).&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94skirts-dresses/page/2#post-2151764 Tue, 03 Nov 2020 16:18:31 +0000 Anonymous 2151764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's the thing: &nbsp;staying quiet or "ignoring" a question is not just a matter of being polite. &nbsp;I don't always go back to a thread I've commented on to make sure a question hasn't been posed of me . &nbsp;I will if I'm really invested in the topic or the poster, but I don't do it all the time. &nbsp;Who has time for that? I'm doing it here for some bizarre psychological compulsion to increase my blood pressure before heading off to work, I guess . &nbsp;Plus, too many questions are tedious, maybe not to you, but ....</p> <p>Lastly, not having anything to say is better than putting it all out there. &nbsp;That never ends well &nbsp;If my thoughts are polar opposite to the poster's, I won't say anything . For example, I personally think short/mini &nbsp;skirts are odd on women our age, although I'm guessing you're younger than me. &nbsp; &nbsp;Doesn't mean they are wrong, just that I don't care for them and have zero interest in figuring out how to wear them . &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94skirts-dresses/page/2#post-2151740 Tue, 03 Nov 2020 15:04:56 +0000 anchie 2151740@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree here with Irina. We are all different and we can give you advice only from our own standpoint. I would feel stressed and overwhelmed keeping all those items that may or may not work one undefined day in the future. And if something is feeling dated this year, what are the chances that it will work next year. I know you like short skirts, but you look much more current in longer ones. But I may be biased because I am traumatized by a coworker who wears skirts like those and I have seen more than I ever wanted especially if she happens to climb stairs in front of me or is sitting in a meeting across of me </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94skirts-dresses/page/2#post-2151730 Tue, 03 Nov 2020 14:42:56 +0000 Irina 2151730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FashIntern, I was the one who suggested to get rid of a lot of what you posted. Here is my explanation why, if you’re interested. I have a different approach to my wardrobe. I like to keep it curated, where everything works right now. I feel bad if I have items of clothes that just sit unworn for years. I might keep a thing or two, that fits but not my current style. I would go back later and reassess. I also look for potential in an item if altering it would make it work. I have a mid size wardrobe, I feel overwhelmed if it grows too much. I don’t want unwearable now clothes to take valuable space.<br />There are others that keep larger wardrobe and inclined to keep their clothes in a holding zone for a while. My advice to you is based on my own approach, on what I would do. But we&nbsp;are all different. When asking a question, one should keep it mind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94skirts-dresses/page/2#post-2151713 Tue, 03 Nov 2020 14:17:10 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2151713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Ummlila! Always interesting to hear a variety of viewpoints. Interesting point about not all "short" skirts being equally short. Maybe that's why my post about the pinny yesterday got a good response--it is&nbsp; above the knees, but considerably longer than some of these. You are quite right about the nature of peer review--I asked people's opinion and appreciate hearing them. My only issues are the notion that I should discard things permanently instead of setting them aside for another season and that I'm surprised at some people getting angry that I asked them questions. I think I already mentioned (somewhere) the other thing that seems weird to me--people acting like ignoring stuff, just staying quiet even when asked a question, as is common in the forum, is somehow kind/helpful/polite. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94skirts-dresses/page/2#post-2151707 Tue, 03 Nov 2020 14:05:36 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2151707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I just read this looong thread, which you pointed me to from the tail end of another one (the fashion tribes business) that was getting weird.&nbsp;&nbsp;You've gotten a a great deal of thoughtful <i></i>conversation<i></i> here, though perhaps not the <i></i>validation<i></i> you had hoped for. But that's the nature of peer review I had the impression from your remark on the other thread that you were suggesting that members did not like to discuss your questions.&nbsp;</p> <p>I am in general a fan of short skirts (in the main because I am short and they make my legs look longer.) I recognize they are not completely au courant these days.&nbsp; If I were going to buy one, it would be more like the one in the find here. The ones you're showing appear dated and worn in various ways to me, and I would suggest eliminating them. I like the plaid skirt, maybe, but it's hard to see completely in the photo. And the berry-purple dress.</p> <p>I just ordered a pair of Uniqlo glitter heat tech tights this week.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94skirts-dresses/page/2#post-2151374 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 16:01:02 +0000 Anonymous 2151374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh god. No one is a grandmaster here. &nbsp;It's a figure of speech. &nbsp;And yes, debates are tedious, to me anyways. &nbsp;Perhaps more appropriate in an intellectual/academic &nbsp;setting, but even all that talking and interrupting and rejecting and postulating makes me want to walk away. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94skirts-dresses/page/2#post-2151371 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 15:46:34 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2151371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cat2, interesting question about that skirt and tall boots, because one sentiment that’s been repeated a lot here and particularly on Carla’s post that started with a JenniNZ quote from here is that wearing older items requires remixing them. Those tall brown boots are exactly what I wore with the skirt bitd. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94skirts-dresses/page/2#post-2151370 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 15:44:16 +0000 cat2 2151370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can I lobby for the long suede skirt, I have seen more A-lines recently. And 22 has the same shape as some current dresses, would it work with some of the knee high boots you are keeping? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94skirts-dresses/page/2#post-2151357 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 15:24:24 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2151357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Lisa. I don’t mean to badger grandmasters. It sounds to me like you are using “debate” to mean a negative interaction. My natural instinct is to say “is that how you think most people see my follow-up questions”. Don’t answer that—I’m just laughing at myself and my own clearly deep-running instincts about having a conversation. But I would like to hear what you think of the post I’m about to put up. Is it the kind of thing you think is fully developed enough to be worth it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94skirts-dresses/page/2#post-2151351 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 15:09:41 +0000 Anonymous 2151351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd try not to overanalyze responses , or lack thereof . &nbsp;Pushing for more isn't the best way to engage and develop long term forum relationships. There are many ways to develop style and to work out how you want to dress with what you have : instagram, pinterest, fashion magazines, blogs , store displays, etc etc. At some point you need to be able to trust your own eye instead of asking for feedback on every item you own and engaging in a debate over every response. &nbsp; I understand that not everyone finds fashion and style easy or organic, but it's like me going onto a chess forum (yes, I watched The Queen's Gambit last night) and spending two years hounding Grand Masters about beginner level moves and where to buy the best chess boards . &nbsp;Perhaps there are other blogs or forums which discuss dressing and style in a way that might make more sense to you .</p> <p>&nbsp;Participants will engage when interested and when there is also something in it for them. &nbsp;I don't jump in on every thread on this forum , nor does anyone else here . I write when I have something to say or when an outfit or look particularly speaks to me. &nbsp;Or when I feel I have something to learn , but I &nbsp;also don't ask a hundred questions about it . I don't participate in your posts mostly because I have no idea what's going in them . &nbsp;There are too many references to what other people &nbsp;on the forum are saying and how you don't understand them. &nbsp;At best they are frustrating. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94skirts-dresses/page/2#post-2151321 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 13:20:32 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2151321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bijou, you are quite right about older outfits generally not working. Older items, as several people have said in Carla’s post, can be reworked in new ways. It can be hard to envision things you’ve had a while in new mixes. One thing I’ve learned here is that asking other people to brainstorm those new mixes can be fraught, with some people happily tossing out ideas while others feel very differently. </p> <p>LisaP, thanks for those tips. Please do weigh in on my workshop posts (if you’d like—but it’s not homework!) </p> <p>Sal, thanks for understanding that not immediately agreeing is not thumbing your nose at people. You showed that in your earlier response to my reply about the track suit hoodie, and now have enunciated it. I’m surprised at the level of emotion (beyond simple “hey, lookit what I got!”) in this thread, especially because it seems to come from people’s response to my attempts to engage them in a back-and-forth about their comments. Other commenters stuck to the clothes topic—my guess is that they agree with me that replying is how you show you’re paying attention. It’s sort of the other side of intending kindness by what I consider snubbing. Live &amp; learn.</p> <p>I’m off to play happily with some of the things that have been returned to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94skirts-dresses/page/2#post-2151316 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 13:01:25 +0000 Bijou 2151316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes lots of good feedback here. I generally find that for me, Angie is 100% right, so it is great that she has helped to pick the winners here. I love Brooklyn’s idea of turning the dress in #11 into a skirt. I hope you have had fun running through these clothes. Wardrobe edits can be hard because of the memories associated with different garments. I remember I had one skirt and top and at first I loved it, I just felt fabulous when wearing it. Then some years later, I had a colleagues engagement party to attend and put on the same outfit and it felt flat and dated. I wore it, and felt off all night. That made me realise, that even if I love something now, that may not last forever and to listen to my emotions. There is zero point in wearing something that makes you feel awful in, at least if you own other clothing that you prefer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94skirts-dresses/page/2#post-2151309 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 11:13:06 +0000 Anonymous 2151309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. &nbsp;What wonderful comments. &nbsp;I marvel at the thought and the wisdom that this forum has to offer. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94skirts-dresses/page/2#post-2151295 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 07:52:19 +0000 Jenni NZ 2151295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal’s response is brilliant! I don’t think the forum is *all* about styling new clothes, I thought that in my experience there seems more enthusiasm for newer than older clothes in general. I could be wrong. Carla’s challenge may be fun looking at older ones.<br /> Lisap’s suggestion on the best way to do outfit labs above are really good too.<br /> I definitely contribute more to the forum when I am feeling relaxed and not stressed. This year has been hard so it is easier to just skim the posts than put much effort into replying, at times. I do put effort in at times when I feel up to it because I am most grateful for all the kind help I have had in the nearly 4 years I have belonged. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94skirts-dresses/page/2#post-2151279 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 04:29:05 +0000 Irina 2151279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The issue, I think, in a personal style. All forum’s members have their own style but there are certain similarities. So, the suggestions on how to style an item are based on that and on massive visuals available online. If one has a style that is outside of mainstream, it is hard to give any suggestions, they might be well intended but not appealing to a wearier.&nbsp;<div><div><br /></div></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94skirts-dresses/page/2#post-2151253 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 01:56:52 +0000 Sal 2151253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Feedback is complex. Forums are complex.</p> <p>I have had all of the below:</p> <p>1) Feedback that something was dated when I still loved it and I ignored the feedback which was the right thing to do.<br />2) Feedback that something was dated which I ignored and actually it was dated and I should have listened.<br />3) Feedback that something was flattering/great when it was not that great in real life or just actually not right for me.<br />4) Feedback that something was flattering/stylish that helped me make decisions over keeping/discarding.&nbsp; This is the most common and one of the things I love about the forum.</p> <p>Mostly (as in over 80%) of the time I find forum feedback really helpful, kind, wise and pointing me in the right direction.&nbsp; But some things photograph better than others - and we all live in different places with different norms and hang ups and lifestyles.&nbsp; Trends matter more to some than others - how flattering it is - and even how skimpy/short it is.&nbsp; I have been underdressed in the UK and over dressed in the US because I didn't understand the norms.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Some days I will spend a long time on the forum - other days I skim through - some days I don't read at all.&nbsp; My replies vary based on my mood and what I can offer to the thread (I can't offer with finding pieces or shopping recommendations so rarely chime in).&nbsp; If I am on my phone compared to my laptop my ability to see and wade through photos is less.</p> <p>I have decided that if I put it to the forum I have to listen to what comes back.&nbsp; It is not the only thing I listen to - my friends, my family, my own judgement are also important.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>With older clothes and keeping them, I think the key is to wear them in a different way than you wore them say ten years ago.&nbsp; Not always but often.&nbsp; I am going to think about that this week for Carla's oldies but goodies challenge, and this could be a great chance to workshop a couple of pieces.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94skirts-dresses/page/2#post-2151245 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 01:09:26 +0000 Anonymous 2151245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The best outfit lab posts feature one or maybe two pieces at a time , and with as few pictures / choices as possible . There has to be at least a basic level of fashion and styling knowledge in order to see the most participation . Also helps to be specific about where you intend to wear the outfit . For work ? Volunteering ? To classes ? To sporting events ? Lunch dates with friends ? Dinner parties ? Whatever it is - it helps put random pieces of clothing in better context . For example : I want to wear this brown skirt to visit clients in my job as ——-. Which of these two sweaters conveys the most approachable and professional look? Which of these two pair of boots are best ? That kind of thing . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94skirts-dresses/page/2#post-2151240 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:14:30 +0000 Anonymous 2151240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m sorry if I caused any distress. It was never my intent. </p> <p>I do think you could get valuable information from workshops. I hope you consider doing some. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-big-box%e2%80%94skirts-dresses/page/2#post-2151215 Sun, 01 Nov 2020 20:26:47 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2151215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sterling, I agree with you that it’s disturbing. I honestly don’t know where you guys are picking up that tone from my expression of surprise. I’m sorry it came across like that, as it was certainly not my intent. I was surprised/<br /> disappointed that people weren’t as enthused as I was, but disappointment is not the same as scolding. I’m not keeping everything from the box—the shirt and pants posts have items that are clearly out; on this post I’m going to get rid of the long suede skirt. I’m not sure about all that “middle” stuff. Maybe I’ll want to wear it one day and will take the time to style it, maybe I won’t, but there are some items I’ve gotten good styling suggestions about. I appreciate them and have said so. What do you think; is it a good idea to do posts “workshopping” any of this stuff? I asked Carla, but she hasn’t replied (not that she has to, just that I’m still wondering). </p>