https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-much-red-for-dinner-with-friends Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 16:41:45 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-much-red-for-dinner-with-friends#post-2370454 Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:05:44 +0000 Janet 2370454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In my experience, a great denim jacket goes a long way to dress down a dress that seems just a tad dressier than you want to be, so that was a perfect move. I’m glad you wore it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-much-red-for-dinner-with-friends#post-2370366 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:40:43 +0000 Angie 2370366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad you brought your denim jacket! You were perfectly turned out, <b>Blue Jay</b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-much-red-for-dinner-with-friends#post-2370347 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 09:14:47 +0000 Sal 2370347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is fun to see people in a new context!&nbsp; It was a lovely idea to catch up.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-much-red-for-dinner-with-friends#post-2370335 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 03:28:21 +0000 SarahD8 2370335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha yes I remember a couple times my mom ran into buddies from swimming out in the real world and would comment, "i didn't recognize you with clothes on!"</p> <p>I'm glad you wore the dress. Sounds like a lovely outing with a nice group! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-much-red-for-dinner-with-friends#post-2370331 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 02:15:56 +0000 Suz 2370331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You were not overdressed for you! And the accessories did the trick to casualize, I'm sure. It's always so hard to know what others will wear if you have only ever seen them at the gym! I remember the first time I saw my gym group of women in real clothes. Some of their choices startled me, though all were perfectly appropriate.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-much-red-for-dinner-with-friends#post-2370326 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 01:24:28 +0000 Lisa 2370326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well it didn’t sound like you were overdressed to me, especially since another one of the ladies also wore a dress. And regardless of what anyone else wore what matters most is how you felt with what you wore. Angie’s advice is very wise, if you don’t wear your fabulous things then you miss out on the enjoyment they can bring from doing so. Glad lunch went well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-much-red-for-dinner-with-friends#post-2370324 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:59:35 +0000 BlueJay 2370324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Update:</b>&nbsp;So I wore the red dress! I did bring a dark denim jacket and I'm glad I did (thanks Suz for the idea). On the way out, my male neighbour said, "We can certainly see you coming!" I didn't say anything, I just smiled. </p> <p>When I arrived at the restaurant, two ladies were there already. One of the ladies commented that she didn't recognize me as I usually wear baseball caps and my hair tied back and we have our tennis clothes. We laughed at that because it's true!&nbsp;</p> <p>Our attire was quite varied.. One lady golfs (I don't think she had golfed), but she was wearing a tech zip polo in a pretty coral, blue, and white pattern with matching coral capri pants. The second lady wore a v-neck, blue dress with white flowers with a pretty blue polished rock pendant. The third lady wore cute cropped chambray blue pants and a plain white t-shirt. The lady in the pants did comment that she felt underdressed and that she should have dressed up more. I felt a bit overdressed, but I was glad I wore the dress, as Angie says, "If not now, when?" Very true.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-much-red-for-dinner-with-friends#post-2370242 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 22:37:07 +0000 SarahD8 2370242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Echoing others -- strong YES from me! Love the casual accessories you've selected too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-much-red-for-dinner-with-friends#post-2370226 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 17:15:22 +0000 Mirjana 2370226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful dress and with those sandals and straw bag winner combination. Have a lovely evening. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-much-red-for-dinner-with-friends#post-2370209 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 12:54:47 +0000 Janet 2370209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it’s fantastic! Wear and enjoy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-much-red-for-dinner-with-friends#post-2370203 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 11:49:11 +0000 Sisi 2370203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's fabulous! Wear it! Great choice of accessoires.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-much-red-for-dinner-with-friends#post-2370192 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:10:24 +0000 BlueJay 2370192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you <b>Roberta, Carla, Kate, Sal, Suz, Angie</b>, and <b>Jaime</b> for even more confidence to wear the dress!</p> <p>Lady in Red cue the song. Haha! </p> <p><b>Suz</b>, yes you're so right to recommend a Jean jacket. It does cool off after the sun goes down. </p> <p><b>Angie</b>, so true! Last time I wore the dress was my birthday last year. Too long ago! I am glad another opportunity has presented itself.</p> <p><b>Jaime</b>, yes I will follow up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-much-red-for-dinner-with-friends#post-2370188 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 23:31:16 +0000 Jaime 2370188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree - wear! And let us know how you felt doing so. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-much-red-for-dinner-with-friends#post-2370187 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 23:03:57 +0000 Angie 2370187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WEAR the gorgeous dress! If not now - when? :)</p> <p>Have a lovely evening!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-much-red-for-dinner-with-friends#post-2370185 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 22:00:20 +0000 Suz 2370185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, I love the dress! I'd definitely wear it if temps allow. If it were me, I'd probably bring a denim jacket as a casualizing cover up for AC. Love it with the shoes and bag, too. WEAR!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-much-red-for-dinner-with-friends#post-2370181 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 20:46:39 +0000 Sal 2370181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it’s perfect! Lovely styling too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-much-red-for-dinner-with-friends#post-2370171 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:13:23 +0000 Kate 2370171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Enjoy your dinner out, Lady in Red! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-much-red-for-dinner-with-friends#post-2370170 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:08:24 +0000 Carla 2370170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the dress, and I think your styling plans are on the mark! &nbsp;Wear! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-much-red-for-dinner-with-friends#post-2370169 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 17:26:17 +0000 Roberta 2370169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Lady in Red never goes out of style! And the accessories are perfect to make it a casual outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-much-red-for-dinner-with-friends#post-2370167 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 17:16:48 +0000 BlueJay 2370167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much <b>Jenny H, Bonnie, Cookie, Jules,</b> and <b>Lisa&nbsp;</b>for the vote of confidence!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Jenny H</b>, so sweet of you to say.</p> <p>Too funny, <b>Jules</b>, as I was thinking the same thing! ahaha!&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks <b>Lisa</b>!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-much-red-for-dinner-with-friends#post-2370165 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 16:14:34 +0000 Lisa 2370165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pretty dress, pairing it with neutrals is perfect for this occasion. I vote yes, wear it! And enjoy your dinner! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-much-red-for-dinner-with-friends#post-2370163 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 16:05:55 +0000 Jules 2370163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not at all! I like the way you've casualized it with the sandals and purse but the dress itself is perfectly appropriate for dinner out in Toronto. If you feel a bit self-conscious about a red dress, remember dinner is a seated affair so it's&nbsp;really&nbsp;"just" a red top ;)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-much-red-for-dinner-with-friends#post-2370162 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 16:01:55 +0000 Cookie 2370162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wear!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-much-red-for-dinner-with-friends#post-2370160 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:42:35 +0000 Bonnie 2370160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You will look fab!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-much-red-for-dinner-with-friends#post-2370159 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:29:02 +0000 Jenny H 2370159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a pretty dress! I don't think I would think twice if one of my friends showed up to dinner wearing that dress, except to compliment her on her excellent taste. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-much-red-for-dinner-with-friends#post-2370157 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:24:08 +0000 BlueJay 2370157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tomorrow evening I have been invited out to dinner with three ladies with whom I have played tennis on a regular basis for years. I'm so excited! On the other hand, I'm wondering what to wear? We're meeting up at a restaurant in uptown Toronto. I'm not sure what their "real life off the court" fashion personas might be as I've never seen them off the court! I'm sure that I can wear anything casual, but I'm also thinking it might be an opportunity to break out my red dress (see below), since it isn't workwear, WFH wear, or tennis gear. We're still experiencing summer hot and humid weather and this dress is linen and comfortable, but is the bright red too dramatic for dinner with the ladies? I would wear it with these sandals and straw purse to tone it down. </p> <p></p>