https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-potential-dress Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:21:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-potential-dress/page/2#post-2253180 Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:55:11 +0000 Aurore 2253180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And it's so nice to be back and find this little corner of the web still as nice and welcoming as ever! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-potential-dress/page/2#post-2253178 Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:45:12 +0000 Helena 2253178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Aurore, and it's so nice to see you back!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-potential-dress/page/2#post-2253176 Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:44:05 +0000 Aurore 2253176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh well, I was about to answer that that dress looks perfect for the setting and may work in many others as well - depending on the accessories and how the fabric looks in person...and then only I noticed there have already been so many perfect answers.<br />Definitely looking forward to seeing the two dresses you ordered! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-potential-dress/page/2#post-2253174 Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:41:05 +0000 Helena 2253174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Friends thank you so much for all the feedback ... I have read and appreciated it all, and am pondering which is why I'm not responding to all (also don't want to keep bumping my own thread for good long ) ... But Zaeobi said something which I'm keeping in mind which is that perhaps a similar dress to 2 but without quite so many different elements going on would be the thing ... Anyways I'll let you know where I land and thank you all so much xoxo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-potential-dress/page/2#post-2253173 Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:31:01 +0000 JamC 2253173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this dress is almost perfect for relaxed beach family vacation dinners! It is colorful, light weight, not form fitting, probably packs well without wrinkling. I always take a similar dress and wear it more than once during a week vacation with strapped flat sandals. I have worn this silhouette for years! The only thing I would change is the sleeves…I definitely prefer sleeveless but covered shoulders. Good luck with your search! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-potential-dress/page/2#post-2253021 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 22:41:05 +0000 Sally 2253021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think everything has been said but thought I would chime in anyway.&nbsp; Angie talked me into a shirt dress which is more flowing than that but would look similar with a belt.&nbsp; I wear it at least once a week as it is so comfortable and I would buy that dress knowing how versatile the shirtdress is for me for summer at work.&nbsp; In saying that, I would'nt buy one to wear to a beach resort as I think you could do better if you want resorty and the holiday look.&nbsp; &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-potential-dress/page/2#post-2253003 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 20:01:57 +0000 Helena 2253003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenni, it's a fair point, I think Brooklyn mentioned too, I could just call it a vacation dress and not worry so much about making a workhorse of it ... I think I need to try on a few to get a better sense of what I'm really feeling good in ... Was trying to tick this to do item off my list but need to be a little more patient with options I think! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-potential-dress/page/2#post-2252984 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 17:59:12 +0000 Jenni NZ 2252984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You probably know that personally I am trying so hard not to buy things I won’t wear. Regarding your dilemma though with loving this colour: if you do end up buying this and then hardly wear it, it’s not the world’s worst crime, is it? You could accept that that might be the case and then just enjoy the one or two times you do wear it.<br /> This is the opposite to my usual advice. I just read your other thread and wondered if it was a pity to give up on a bright colour for once. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-potential-dress#post-2252963 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 16:50:36 +0000 Helena 2252963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much everyone for your feedback! I've just received two dresses that I had ordered, so I'll start a new thread - these may just have the versatility that I'm worried the bright colour will lack ... but I still plan to try it on this weekend when I get to the shop :D</p> <p>Zaeobi, you nailed it ... that's exactly my thinking ... thank you!x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-potential-dress#post-2252934 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 13:21:12 +0000 RobinF 2252934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it, definitely worth a try. I can see it casually with sandals or a little dressier for your daughter's graduation.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-potential-dress#post-2252921 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 10:47:55 +0000 Zaeobi 2252921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Let's be honest, @Helena - you don't have a very 'beachy bohemian' style. And you likely never will - right? In which case, would a more 'resort style' dress REALLY get a lot of wear from you outside of the resort? I think something like this, in a more 'you' silhouette but a soft fabric &amp; fun colour, is more likely to be worth your while. </p> <p>I'd approach this question from the above long-term perspective, instead of the context-specific short-term resort perspective, if I were you. Both the soft fabric &amp; colour seem more casual, but how could you rewear it for other contexts? The examples shown here are for a stiffer shirt dress (sorry I still can't paste links, for some reason...) But I think they could apply here - wear the dress as is with bare legs, as a lightweight topper over swimwear, open &amp; belted as a 'cardigan' over shorts, or just with some of either the top or bottom buttons undone (or both !) if you're feeling flirty, lol. What do you think? </p> <p>Either way, you likely won't know for sure until you see the dress! Sorry to be an enabler </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-potential-dress#post-2252919 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 10:25:18 +0000 Brooklyn 2252919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it would be fine for resort wear and the colour is pretty. </p> <p>But my thinking is - if it’s for your vacation, buy something you love and that is going to add to the experience. It’s a holiday after all. If you have to analyse whether it’s right for you, probably it isn’t. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-potential-dress#post-2252877 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 02:23:04 +0000 Jaime 2252877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Listen as far as I can tell anything goes at a resort. If it is hot I think a sleeveless dress would be more the vibe, but who cares. I do think there should be a dress suitable for the elementary school graduation and a resort dinner - based on what you like and feel comfortable in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-potential-dress#post-2252875 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 01:51:38 +0000 rachylou 2252875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the colour, but do think it reads a bit ‘house dress.’ I’d undo another button and add noticeable jewellery. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-potential-dress#post-2252841 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 19:30:33 +0000 Helena 2252841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, great food for thought here; thanks everyone!</p> <p>What I'm taking: <ul> <li>I prob need to see this in person to make sure it's a 'love' vs. a 'I need a bright dress because resort'</li> <li>I am going to go through my closet to make sure nothing suitable isn't hiding in there (but I don't think so - I don't have many dresses at all)</li> <li>I do have some separates that will work, but thought a dress or two would be nice to add to the mix</li> <li>I do actually have another dress-worthy event coming in the spring (God willing the pandemic stays calm) - my daughter's elementary school graduation ceremony - so that's something to keep in mind (Jenni - I like dresses but don't wear them much because my lifestyle is uber-casual)</li> <li>Good point on the fabric and I believe it's some sort of Tencel or similar - so should breathe but I'll double check.</li> </ul> Planning to do a try on this weekend so we shall see ... and ordered a couple of neutral dresses to try also, so we'll see how those go (black/black&amp;white - Jules!)</p> <p>Thanks all for helping me think my needs through more thoroughly! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-potential-dress#post-2252840 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 19:09:51 +0000 Cardiff girl 2252840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it’s the colour that’s calling to you as this would be a gorgeous colour on you.Do you wear dresses?If you are more of a trouser girl why not try some dressy pants or a dressy top that you know you will wear again.Easier said than done l know to find something! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-potential-dress#post-2252838 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 18:42:31 +0000 Jules 2252838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to say it's fine until I realized it's a possible purchase, not something existing you already have. And it's still fine! If you're going to the typical all-inclusive frequented by Canadians, formality is not a requirement. But as others have said you don't seem excited about it. Have you considered mixing and matching any separates you may already have, with pretty sandals and jewelry?</p> <p>The Bay also has a resort selection (narrowed down to dresses at this link). There's a black and white embroidered one that might be outside the box for you but did remind me of you 2022 Colour of the Year pick :)</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.thebay.com/c/custom/editorial-events/resort-ready/women/dresses?srule=featured_newest">https://www.thebay.com/c/custo.....red_newest</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-potential-dress#post-2252835 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 18:35:30 +0000 Suz 2252835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the colour! It looks as if it might work for your purposes....what is the fabrication, though?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-potential-dress#post-2252833 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 18:23:37 +0000 Kathie 2252833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What about separates? My sense is that you don't wear dresses very often, so the dress would be hard to incorporate into your regular life. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-potential-dress#post-2252832 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 18:21:59 +0000 Jenni NZ 2252832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thinking more… why would you say “Will I ever ever wear it again?” Do you just not like dresses?<br /> Do dresses have to be worn for dinner at this resort? Could a skirt or cropped pants work instead with the right support acts? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-potential-dress#post-2252831 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 18:16:55 +0000 Sal 2252831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>With flat sandals or gold slides or espadrilles I think it could look holiday. I would also wear this for weekend bbq or casual work days. But I also think you want to be excited by a dress.</p> <p>I added these two this summer - white has had 8 wears in less than two months. The floral has had 6-8 over three months (since true summer arrived). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-potential-dress#post-2252829 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 18:16:25 +0000 slim cat 2252829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it’s lovely- I like it. It’s pretty and cheerful- could be just the summer dress that you wear different ways depending on situation ( lots of white accessories for resort, or denim jacket and sneakers for city walks , etc ).<br /> Of course it only works if you like it . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-potential-dress#post-2252827 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 18:10:56 +0000 Jenni NZ 2252827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you not already have something else suitable? It doesn’t sound like you are really that keen on this?<br /> It looks good for the purpose though.<br /> I have bought dresses at the actual resort previously, my Bali cobalt maxi is a case in point, 17 wears since bought late 2018. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-potential-dress#post-2252824 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:51:21 +0000 kkards 2252824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>does it have pockets?</p> <p>its cute, and i think with the right shoes you would get a "not office wear" vibe.&nbsp;<br />(if you really want to not be office wear, wear it open over a tank and bike shorts) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-potential-dress#post-2252823 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:46:18 +0000 Helena 2252823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all! As I'm reading the comments and pondering, I'm thinking it might be a 'pass' ... as much as I think the colour is lovely, I think it could easily end up as a one-hit wonder ... can't imagine where else I would wear it ...</p> <p>unfrumped, your words really articulated it:<br /><i>"I do think it’s reasonable to be practical about new wardrobe items— aiming the basic item toward needed categories and using accessories to skew toward the special occasion."</i></p> <p>Thinking maybe a more versatile LBD and some fun accessories might be a better angle ... I did find a black sort of 'elevated t-shirt' dress that might be worth a try ... will keep you posted!</p> <p>(Carla, the olive dress was just a 'liked it', and printed dress was passed along as it didn't quite fit perfectly). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-potential-dress#post-2252821 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:42:09 +0000 JAileen 2252821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If the fabric is cotton or flowy, I think it would be fine. &nbsp;Shirt dress style per se does not read business to me. &nbsp;I think it’s pretty! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-potential-dress#post-2252805 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:13:20 +0000 Carla 2252805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also, I was in a Winners 3 weeks ago and it had racks of resort wear. &nbsp;Not sure if your ‘Finds’ represents your wardrobe, but I see a couple of candidates there - particularly a solid olive dress and a black dress with small floral print.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-potential-dress#post-2252804 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:12:48 +0000 Sisi 2252804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I&nbsp; don't know Helena ... I should see it on you. On the model it doesn't look fab to me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-potential-dress#post-2252802 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:05:23 +0000 unfrumped 2252802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gee, it looks good to me! Can unbutton the lowest skirt button ( depending I’m on where it hits on you, wear sandals of any level of casual to dressy, same for jewelry, topper and bag.<br /> May depend on what type iteration of “ resort”— the duhsigner- dressy cruise night type vs more beachy type, to say whether it’s too formal vs informal.<br /> “Would I wear it again ?” — is it office- appropriate for you with adding classic support act, or do you need more casual BBQ/ summer party attire?<br /> I do think it’s reasonable to be practical about new wardrobe items— aiming the basic item toward needed categories and using accessories to skew toward the special occasion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-potential-dress#post-2252800 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:03:10 +0000 Helena 2252800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah thanks Angie!</p> <p>Carla, I'll look ... never ordered from Simon's! Thanks </p>