https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-dress-meets-my-requirements-should-i Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 15 May 2026 14:47:08 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-dress-meets-my-requirements-should-i#post-416149 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 16:16:59 +0000 Aparna 416149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was browsing talbots and remembered your post..They have some nice dresses which meet your specifications...and their prices seem more reasonable. As Angie would say - give it a bash </p> <p><a href="http://www.talbots.com/online/browse/category_landing_galleryview.jsp?id=cat80018&#038;rootCategory=cat70008&#038;section=Regular&#038;subCategoryIdUnderSale=&#038;conceptIdUnderSale=&#038;colorOverride=" rel="nofollow">http://www.talbots.com/online/.....rOverride=</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-dress-meets-my-requirements-should-i#post-415583 Sat, 03 Sep 2011 03:17:35 +0000 Vix 415583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Given all you've said, you have to at least try it! </p> <p>The price would make me hesitate a bit*, but really if you've been looking this long and would be wearing it enough and/or long enough to get the cost per wear down it's a no-brainer. </p> <p>Good luck!</p> <p>* And yet I have spent half as much on special occasion dresses and a lot on bathing suits for week-long trips -- both of which sit in my closet and collect dust. A great basic is really worth a LOT to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-dress-meets-my-requirements-should-i#post-415465 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 22:49:56 +0000 Jonesy 415465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's gorgeous! Ponte is so great, and I love the silhouette of this dress, the belt, and the color! Eggplant is just one of those colors that I love--so elegant and evening-ish, but not black.</p> <p>Please model it when you buy it, so we can all live vicariously through you :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-dress-meets-my-requirements-should-i#post-415403 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 21:04:35 +0000 CocoLion 415403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes vote from me! And I want to add that I really like your approach of fewer dresses but higher quality. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-dress-meets-my-requirements-should-i#post-415370 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:42:26 +0000 Anonymous 415370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks like a great dress that isn't the usual black. I especially like that it's made in the USA. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-dress-meets-my-requirements-should-i#post-415365 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:36:25 +0000 rachylou 415365@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a great dress. I'd go for it if the price doesn't cause pain. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-dress-meets-my-requirements-should-i#post-415347 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:20:41 +0000 tarzy 415347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That color is stunning! (I find that colors in more expensive lines often seem to be richer, which I guess makes sense - you're paying for better fabric, better dyes, etc.) Yes, it's expensive, but if it really fits all your qualifications, I think it's better to have a few fantastic pieces than a bunch that are "eh, will do." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-dress-meets-my-requirements-should-i#post-415346 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:20:07 +0000 DressLover 415346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a couple pieces from Milly and am very happy with the quality. I would wager that the belt is removable as one of my Milly pieces has a belt that is removable. Give it a try. There is zero risk with Nordstrom. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-dress-meets-my-requirements-should-i#post-415339 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:13:26 +0000 Scarlet 415339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this looks like a great dress. Definitely worth trying on. I like the belt, actually. I have never tried on a dress from Milly, but the line has a good reputation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-dress-meets-my-requirements-should-i#post-415334 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:03:54 +0000 MsMaven 415334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks to your replies, especially Ironcurtin. Nordstrom is going to check on the dress length and belt. From the ebay photo the belt looks like it is separate--also I can see the hardware better. It looks shorter than the Nordstrom one--but I know designers ship different lengths as requested by different retailers.</p> <p>Eggplant is usually a good color for me, at least AT eggplant is. Mo, normally I buy one dress every two to three years, so I want good quality and fit. I have been looking and trying on for over a year. I did get a black CK ponte dress on the Nordstrom sale last year. It looks long enough until I sit down, then up to mid-thigh.</p> <p>Many times attached ties and belts are too high on the waist for me--drives me nuts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-dress-meets-my-requirements-should-i#post-414917 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:22:05 +0000 ironkurtin 414917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's gorgeous! </p> <p>If you're a L, also on ebay for $200:<br /> <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWT-Milly-Lillie-Lilliana-Ponte-Knit-Dress-Plum-Large-L-/250880588220?pt=US_CSA_WC_Dresses&#038;hash=item3a69a5f9bc#ht_1675wt_1298" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWT-Mi.....675wt_1298</a></p> <p>And a different version in navy blue, 6-8:<br /> <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Milly-Navy-Blue-Ponte-Knit-Chain-Dress-S-6-8-NWT-375-/270793803052?pt=US_CSA_WC_Dresses&#038;hash=item3f0c91852c#ht_3519wt_1341" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.com/itm/Milly-.....519wt_1341</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-dress-meets-my-requirements-should-i#post-414903 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:55:42 +0000 modgrl 414903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dress is not my style so I really can't comment too much on it. I like the color though.</p> <p>I have a jacket by the same designer. It has gorgeous little details and it is wonderful quality. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-dress-meets-my-requirements-should-i#post-414899 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:50:13 +0000 Vildy 414899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ohhh, I didn't even eyeball the price. Eggplant is a wonderful,<br /> darkly mysterious color, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-dress-meets-my-requirements-should-i#post-414893 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:31:17 +0000 Mo 414893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hate to be the lone naysayer, but $400 seems like a lot for a dress that right off the bat has a belt you don't like and that you want to shorten. I would want it to be near perfect for that price. But then, if your budget is such that it's not a big deal - perhaps it's worth it to you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-dress-meets-my-requirements-should-i#post-414884 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:26:34 +0000 Sparky 414884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Milly is a nice brand &amp; very good quality in general. I like the dress; definitely think it's worth trying! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-dress-meets-my-requirements-should-i#post-414880 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:20:03 +0000 Astrid 414880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you should give it a try. I like it and it looks like a classic and versatile piece. I hope the belt is removable! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-dress-meets-my-requirements-should-i#post-414879 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:19:04 +0000 annagybe 414879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the dress. Also like the belt with it. I had a hard time finding a suitable opera dress last year with similar requirements so I feel your pain. Milly does nice stuff. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-dress-meets-my-requirements-should-i#post-414877 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:15:40 +0000 Anonymous 414877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Finally, a decent looking, modest, versatile dress! This gives me hope! I would try it for sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-dress-meets-my-requirements-should-i#post-414854 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:37:25 +0000 rae 414854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are hard specs to meet - give it a whirl! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-dress-meets-my-requirements-should-i#post-414852 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:33:39 +0000 Queen Mum 414852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>that looks like a great basic, classic dress that would be in your closet for years. i say go for it. I sure hope the belt is removable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-dress-meets-my-requirements-should-i#post-414851 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:33:32 +0000 yellowgirl 414851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's lovely! With free shipping &amp; returns, it certainly can't hurt to try it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-dress-meets-my-requirements-should-i#post-414847 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:30:18 +0000 MsMaven 414847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1) Sleeves, preferably long sleeves.<br /> 2) not black, not a print<br /> 3) not too low in the neckline<br /> 4) knee legnth<br /> 5) not too snug around the waist<br /> 6) versatile enough for a cocktail party (with accessories)</p> <p>Dresses have alway been difficult for me to find. Lately it has been impossible--too short, too tight, too many prints, too low cut, or else sleeveless.</p> <p>I don't like the belt and I'll ask on live chat whether it is removable. I have a feeling it would shorten it.</p> <p>I'm not familiar with the designer. What do you think?</p> <p><a href="http://tinyurl.com/3s4gshj" rel="nofollow">http://tinyurl.com/3s4gshj</a> </p>