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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: The Black Halo dress arrived https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-black-halo-dress-arrived Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:51:16 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Mochi on "The Black Halo dress arrived" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-black-halo-dress-arrived/page/2#post-1624469 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 21:04:21 +0000 Mochi 1624469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The studs are an unconventional choice, but to me they would "Janet-ize" the dress. I love the whole outfit. Sal on "The Black Halo dress arrived" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-black-halo-dress-arrived/page/2#post-1624466 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 20:59:59 +0000 Sal 1624466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The floral dress is amazing on you.  I want one too!  I am all for rewearing special perfect dresses. catgirl on "The Black Halo dress arrived" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-black-halo-dress-arrived/page/2#post-1624459 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 20:53:50 +0000 catgirl 1624459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Why on earth would you not wear that stunning floral dress?  It's so perfect on you!  Looks like a Ted Baker print and a stellar fit. Anonymous on "The Black Halo dress arrived" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-black-halo-dress-arrived/page/2#post-1624418 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 19:43:35 +0000 Anonymous 1624418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I LOVE the dress! However, I think I would prefer it if it were with plain pumps or flats rather than the studs... Janet on "The Black Halo dress arrived" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-black-halo-dress-arrived/page/2#post-1624376 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 18:05:24 +0000 Janet 1624376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You know what, I actually looked it up just now, and the color is not the same. The color of the bridesmaids' dresses is JCrew's "sea spray" -- the wrap I found is a more muted color, more grey. Oops. Well, I can keep an eye out for accessories to match the "sea spray" color. I have a fabric swatch, so that will make it easy to carry it with me while I'm out and about near the shops. Angie on "The Black Halo dress arrived" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-black-halo-dress-arrived/page/2#post-1624372 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 18:03:04 +0000 Angie 1624372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Which scarf, Janet?  Janet on "The Black Halo dress arrived" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-black-halo-dress-arrived/page/2#post-1624371 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 18:01:45 +0000 Janet 1624371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I wore the floral sheath with the Rockstuds for my birthday dinner in Oslo. Loved the outfit and the memories! Those shoes are definitely going to be part of my outfit for the wedding. Great idea to find a clutch in the color of the wedding party. JCrew has a scarf/wrap that matches -- I've thought of snapping that up just in case I need something like that.  Angie on "The Black Halo dress arrived" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-black-halo-dress-arrived/page/2#post-1624367 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 17:57:33 +0000 Angie 1624367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I was going to suggest that you keep the floral sheath that's already hanging in your closet as back up too. It's killer gorgeous, although wear it with your rock studs for the wedding! Gaylene on "The Black Halo dress arrived" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-black-halo-dress-arrived/page/2#post-1624361 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 17:48:43 +0000 Gaylene 1624361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Listen to your instincts. You look lovely in both dresses, but wear the dress which makes you feel like smiling and dancing all day long--because that's the memory you want to take away from the wedding! As for coordinating with the event, maybe look for a clutch in the wedding colors if you decide on that gorgeous frock in your closet? Elle on "The Black Halo dress arrived" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-black-halo-dress-arrived/page/2#post-1624299 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 16:08:19 +0000 Elle 1624299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think the dress from the post would be great for a wedding  - perfectly appropriate  AND it looks wonderful on you.  It never hurts to keep looking though..... Vix on "The Black Halo dress arrived" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-black-halo-dress-arrived/page/2#post-1624274 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 15:24:19 +0000 Vix 1624274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Janet -- Ditto that dress being perfectly appropriate, photographing well, and looking like it would tone in with the wedding colors. Yes there's black -- but it doesn't read as heavy. Try to relax knowing you have something that will work while keeping the  compare and contrast contenders in play. If you get sick of looking you have your answer! Janet on "The Black Halo dress arrived" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-black-halo-dress-arrived/page/2#post-1624271 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 15:21:04 +0000 Janet 1624271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have a bit of additional perspective on this, too. My stepson's fiancé told me that the reception/party is going to be pretty loosey-goosey and outdoors (weather permitting) -- not only a cocktail hour and sit-down dinner, but music and dancing, and badminton and cornhole! So I'm thinking that the dress definitely needs to be comfortable, and should not be too precious or too dressy. At the very least, I'll be taking a change of clothes in case it gets really casual! Hmm, definitely food for thought.  El Cee on "The Black Halo dress arrived" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-black-halo-dress-arrived/page/2#post-1624266 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 15:11:23 +0000 El Cee 1624266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Janet -- I do not see why you couldn't wear the dress that you just referred to. You look amazing in it… and it goes with the "garden party" look of the MOB and attendant dresses that you showed earlier. You certainly deserve a new frock for this event, but I think you now have your backup plan. Janet on "The Black Halo dress arrived" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-black-halo-dress-arrived/page/2#post-1624261 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 15:05:34 +0000 Janet 1624261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Vix, you are so right. I've ordered a few that seem promising, but honestly I haven't seen many options that spark excitement in me AND are appropriate in color, cut, and print for the occasion. I don't want to get something that I'll only wear once -- I want to be excited to wear it again!  I have actually wondered if I could wear the dress from this post: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---friday-night-floral">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ght-floral</a> It is one of my favorite dresses ever. Very forgiving with some stretch. Photographs pretty well. Comfortable in warm weather. I love wearing it, and even took it to Europe last summer to wear for my 50th birthday dinner.  Vix on "The Black Halo dress arrived" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-black-halo-dress-arrived/page/2#post-1624251 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 14:48:01 +0000 Vix 1624251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi Janet -- The "so close" items are the worst -- agree with other comments that it looks great but you don't look like you're in love -- and the lack of stretch and neckline would give me pause too. I ordered/tried a LOT of "close" dresses for a close family member's wedding and when I found one I didn't want to take off that was the winner. Even though it needed alterations etc! All I can say is keep marching on and order a few random ones you like but seem a little out there. What I ended up with was very different than my usual but right in line with my style. You never know! Janet on "The Black Halo dress arrived" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-black-halo-dress-arrived/page/2#post-1624241 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 14:36:00 +0000 Janet 1624241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks for the feedback, everyone! I'm waiting on some alternatives to be delivered.  I just realized that the problem with hanging on to this dress as a fallback is that the return period for Shopbop is 30 days. I will probably return this in the next week, because I'm pretty sure I'll find something I like better.  El Cee on "The Black Halo dress arrived" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-black-halo-dress-arrived/page/2#post-1624235 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 14:28:43 +0000 El Cee 1624235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think you look stunning in it, Janet. But I agree that comfort is key. The wedding day will be a long and busy one and you need to have comfort in movement. Keep looking… but at least you know that you have a potential backup plan. lyn67 on "The Black Halo dress arrived" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-black-halo-dress-arrived/page/2#post-1624207 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 13:46:09 +0000 lyn67 1624207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Debs said it better than me, but it is a great, quality dress!  Deborah on "The Black Halo dress arrived" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-black-halo-dress-arrived/page/2#post-1624143 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 08:25:05 +0000 Deborah 1624143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look beautiful in the dress:)  I view it as a little conservative for your usual style, but I also understand that we are talking wedding attire:)  I am concerned for your comfort and agree you should keep looking and keep this as a back up. SarahTheWhite on "The Black Halo dress arrived" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-black-halo-dress-arrived#post-1624021 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 01:05:03 +0000 SarahTheWhite 1624021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow! You look amazing in this! I hope you find one that you REALLY love, but as Angie says, this would be an incredible backup! Anonymous on "The Black Halo dress arrived" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-black-halo-dress-arrived#post-1624019 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 01:01:40 +0000 Anonymous 1624019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It looks lovely on you (great colour) and the fabric is beautiful and intriguing. I agree with everyone else: it's a great fallback. I actually like the neckline and am in accord on your sleeve adjustment. I'd also like to offer up applause for leaving plenty of time before the event. I'm impressed with your planning and learning a lot from your process. Thanks for sharing. Momo on "The Black Halo dress arrived" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-black-halo-dress-arrived#post-1623991 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 23:45:18 +0000 Momo 1623991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It is really lovely on you. The color is beautiful . And I can see it doesn't have the zip of your usual looks Brooklyn on "The Black Halo dress arrived" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-black-halo-dress-arrived#post-1623983 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 23:28:00 +0000 Brooklyn 1623983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The colour and fabric are absolutely beautiful! Good to have this as a fall back. Elle on "The Black Halo dress arrived" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-black-halo-dress-arrived#post-1623969 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 22:37:03 +0000 Elle 1623969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ While I agree you look beautiful in this dress, you will enjoy the wedding much more in something that you feel comfortable in.  It's going to be a long (and fun) day, with dancing at the end.  Being the parent (or step parent) means that you will be a secondary host, so there will be much more socializing than the ordinary guest has to do.  So I vote keep looking Style Fan on "The Black Halo dress arrived" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-black-halo-dress-arrived#post-1623957 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 22:04:27 +0000 Style Fan 1623957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Gorgeous colour on you.  I wonder about the lack of stretch and the neckline.  But I hate feeling like I am being strangled.  I love your shoes.  Angie on "The Black Halo dress arrived" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-black-halo-dress-arrived#post-1623902 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 19:27:34 +0000 Angie 1623902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look Killer beautiful Janet, so keep it as a fall back option while you look for another frock that makes your heart sing. You can SEE that this is a quality piece. Colour and fabric are stunning. You look chic and classy. Full stop.  FWIW, wait till the hair, make-up, clutch and jewellery are part of the outfit too. Shoes are sorted! You WILL wow them in this frock - guaranteed.  Sal on "The Black Halo dress arrived" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-black-halo-dress-arrived#post-1623901 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 19:26:43 +0000 Sal 1623901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It does look good but I agree with your assessment.  The shape is gorgeous on you and I love the length.  Fingers crossed for the next two! And thanks for sharing, the sleeve tuck makes an incredible difference to how the dress looks.  I will keep this in mind for me too!! MsMaven on "The Black Halo dress arrived" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-black-halo-dress-arrived#post-1623899 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 19:22:50 +0000 MsMaven 1623899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It's beautiful on you, but you do look uncomfortable in it. And when all eyes are on you, you need to feel both comfortable and confident. Still, it has to be encouraging that you are getting close to THE dress. Anonymous on "The Black Halo dress arrived" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-black-halo-dress-arrived#post-1623893 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 19:14:31 +0000 Anonymous 1623893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Huh. Well I kind of love this on you! I do wish it had a lower neckline though. Jenn on "The Black Halo dress arrived" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-black-halo-dress-arrived#post-1623889 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 19:10:55 +0000 Jenn 1623889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I can't believe what a difference that sleeve tuck makes. Kudos to you for realizing what a difference such a small change could make. I don't think that's something I would have even thought of. I agree with you on the neckline, though, and that your perfect dress is still out there. Next!