https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-dress-3 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:32:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-dress-3#post-1415536 Fri, 26 Dec 2014 22:37:47 +0000 catgirl 1415536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, so sorry, Shannon.&nbsp; It was a littlle short on me but I am comfortable in anything 34' or longer.if it's swingy.&nbsp; At least now you know and won't be haunted by it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-dress-3#post-1415391 Fri, 26 Dec 2014 05:50:42 +0000 suzannebrown 1415391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks beautiful. I just love it. I believe that dress styles of a woman are generally varied between classic and casual to contemporary. I am a fashion lover. I always used Iris Atsin clothes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-dress-3#post-1415265 Thu, 25 Dec 2014 02:55:28 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1415265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Too bad about the dress. I generally like Eileen Fisher, but I have the hardest time with their dresses. I have a beautiful long green wool one from about 10-12 years ago that unfortunately is a little too large now ... Yet it's more flattering than many of the overly A-line silhouettes I see from the brand lately. I find the skirts to work better on shorter people these days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-dress-3#post-1415262 Thu, 25 Dec 2014 02:48:22 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1415262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes Deb - it's Christmas Eve. We've finished dinner and now my son is entertaining some friends downstairs and hubby is wrapping gifts for tomorrow. So I had a few minutes to pop into YLF.</p> <p>Sounds like you've had a lovely day. It's nice to have a mix of quiet time and family time isn't it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-dress-3#post-1415259 Thu, 25 Dec 2014 02:39:27 +0000 Deborah 1415259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon I am disappointed for you but I do know there will be other fabulous black dresses out there for you. &nbsp;Is it Christmas Eve for you? &nbsp;We have just enjoyed a Christmas lunch (Just the three of us for xmas day - family coming tomorrow) and me thinks a nana nap is next on the agenda &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-dress-3#post-1415257 Thu, 25 Dec 2014 02:29:16 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1415257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well the dress arrived today and I finally had a chance to try it on. Succinct verdict? Horrendous on me. It was waaaaay too short and the sleeves ridiculously tight. It was such a weird fit for me as EF has been very consistent until this dress. Oh well...back it goes. I think a regular medium as opposed to the petite medium I tried might fit better but I'm not that excited to try another size. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-dress-3#post-1412947 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 20:15:09 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1412947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una - thank you so much for your input and the link! I had forgotten you had this dress - in grey right?&nbsp; I don't mind having to wear a slip with this dress - a slip does not work with tights and the EF drape front dress though due to fabric and fit differences from this swingy-er dress. I'm thrilled to hear that the pleats stay put too. That's a definite bonus. Dry cleaning isn't a big deal. I guess now it comes down to two things: will the size I ordered (my usual EF size in dresses) be correct and will it be at least JFE? Looking forward to finding out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-dress-3#post-1412925 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 19:12:36 +0000 catgirl 1412925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are 322 reviews! Will definitely be at least JFE, Shannon.</p> <p><a href="http://m.garnethill.com/products/bundle/117994?path=~eileen-fisher-washable-wool-scoop-neck-dress~womens-fashion~seasonal-highlights~special-savings~&#038;redirect=y" rel="nofollow">http://m.garnethill.com/produc.....redirect=y</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-dress-3#post-1412718 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 09:08:10 +0000 kristinarouse 1412718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks simple and elegant!I am obsessed with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-dress-3#post-1412681 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 04:06:23 +0000 Jaime 1412681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I see this dress I think there is one I would have to try one to know. Has great potential though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-dress-3#post-1412625 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 00:51:00 +0000 Thistle 1412625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm, after hearing what Una said, would it still work for you?</p> <p>I am not sure this shape would be as flattering as the dress you wore the other day. But, it might be JFE. Only you know if the cost of shipping is worth trying it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-dress-3#post-1412587 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 22:56:31 +0000 unfrumped 1412587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds good to try but may still have cling issues. <br />I like that dress&nbsp;enough to have "almost" ordered it but &nbsp;thought it would be too short on me, so I hope to see it on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-dress-3#post-1412578 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 22:19:19 +0000 thimblelina 1412578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gah!! Another dupe comment </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-dress-3#post-1412576 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 22:17:36 +0000 thimblelina 1412576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yeah, I love that dress. I think it will work because it looks like it has a lot of soft movement to it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-dress-3#post-1412533 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 20:39:49 +0000 Deborah 1412533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it! Would it work with more cropped style jackets? That could create a really lovely silhouette and highlight the pleats. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-dress-3#post-1412515 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 19:36:45 +0000 catgirl 1412515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, I owned this dress. It was very cute and is in the Garnet Hill catalog every year. The pleat maintenance was a non-issue as they hold well. I don't think it will play well with toppers due to the short, swingy shift shape, but I could be wrong. Its not as malleable as a lighter weight summer fabric. You also will need a slip for it to not stick to tights, as its a grippy wool. Mine finally gave out at a neck seam. With all this in mind, it was a workhorse for me worn solo with winter tights and boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-dress-3#post-1412464 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 17:28:08 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1412464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I've gone ahead and ordered it. You never know until you try, right? And thanks to my seller's return policy there is nothing lost but $8 in shipping should it not work out.</p> <p>Tolkitty - I'm not worried about the care factor but I, like you, am wondering about the maintenance of the pleats. I'm assuming I'll get a better idea of that once I've got the fabric in my hands.</p> <p>Thanks for the feedback ladies </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-dress-3#post-1412455 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 16:39:57 +0000 Anonymous 1412455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, I love it! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-dress-3#post-1412444 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 16:21:35 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1412444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like a good bet! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-dress-3#post-1412428 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 15:56:11 +0000 tolkitty 1412428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the look of the dress. My main concern would be cleaning/care: hand wash vs. dry clean, and&nbsp;do pleats like that stay or do they need to be ironed? But if there's a good return policy, seems worth a try!&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-dress-3#post-1412417 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 15:35:49 +0000 carambola 1412417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love how it's texturally interesting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-dress-3#post-1412410 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 15:27:31 +0000 Angie 1412410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Worth a try. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-dress-3#post-1412405 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 15:23:52 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1412405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deb - yes, this is from my regular seller who has an excellent return policy.</p> <p>Joy - that's exactly what I'm thinking. It's dressier than a sweater dress but still has that type of winter coziness to it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-dress-3#post-1412387 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 14:57:08 +0000 Anonymous 1412387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the look of that dress and want one too. It reminds me of a soft pleated black skirt that I picked up late season last year. I can wear it with a black sweater for a dress look, which has become my go to winter "dress" for times when a sweater dress is too casual.<br /> At least give it a try. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-dress-3#post-1412378 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 14:43:36 +0000 deb 1412378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, try. Is this from the sell who takes returns? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-dress-3#post-1412370 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 14:28:28 +0000 Helena 1412370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote, worth a try, especially since you often use toppers - it's very pretty and unique, which is hard to do with an LBD! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-dress-3#post-1412367 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 14:24:28 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1412367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A black dress is an absolute essential in my wardrobe - I can wear one at least once per week as illustrated by the wearing of my black EF drape front dress during the warmer months.</p> <p>I have tried that EF dress with tights/leggings for winter and although the look is fine with a topper and not seasonally confused, the fabric of the dress does not play nicely with tights. It sticks like the VC tube skirt fabric does. And it doesn't work with a slip either. This means I do not have a black dress for the cold months to wear with tights and boots. A HUGE wardrobe hole for me has been identified.</p> <p>So true to my keeping purchase costs reasonable, I've turned once again to my trusty and favorite eBayer to see if she had any winter weight EF black dresses. Lo and behold, she does - this merino wool 3/4 sleeve pretty little number. It is a bit of a pleated design but without the bulk and width of a stiffer pleated fabric. The bodice has quite tight and flat pleats and then on the lower part of the dress, the pleats are wider apart, giving the dress a bit of a swingy and A-line shape.</p> <p>This is not normally a shape I gravitate towards however I think the dress has enough shape and is short enough that it would still be flattering. And of course I almost always rein in any unwanted width/volume with a topper. </p> <p>Anyhoo....over to you for your thoughts...YAY worth a try; NAY not a good option for me. Thanks </p>