https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trapeze-dress Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 16 May 2026 05:07:45 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trapeze-dress#post-1688274 Fri, 01 Jul 2016 21:27:09 +0000 AJ 1688274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The ON one looks great but I do see the bit if sheerness. For a summer dress, I like to hold out for ones that don't require a layer underneath. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trapeze-dress#post-1688273 Fri, 01 Jul 2016 21:25:45 +0000 Barbara Diane 1688273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There seems to be a big difference in how much "extra" material there are in the suggestions, if I am correct. That would make a big difference it how it looks. Just something to take into consideration. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trapeze-dress#post-1688269 Fri, 01 Jul 2016 21:04:38 +0000 CocoLion 1688269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thumbs up for the Old Navy version. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trapeze-dress#post-1688264 Fri, 01 Jul 2016 20:49:11 +0000 sarah 1688264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this on you Kelly. I think sleeveless is definitely the way to go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trapeze-dress#post-1688248 Fri, 01 Jul 2016 19:04:31 +0000 rachylou 1688248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is great on you! I think the tank style is nicer than the sleeved ones. But it probably all depends. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trapeze-dress#post-1688156 Fri, 01 Jul 2016 15:03:22 +0000 Laurie 1688156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can i just say you look amazing in that first picture? Love the dress over the jeans, and the color is great. &nbsp; Whatever you decide..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trapeze-dress#post-1687995 Fri, 01 Jul 2016 04:25:17 +0000 dashielle (Ann) 1687995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them on you Kelly, and I wear them as well, albeit with sleeves. Don't know if you're interested, but Kensie makes a pretty heavy french terry version that drapes well, has pockets and flutter sleeves. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/kensie-flutter-sleeve-draped-french-terry-dress?ID=1261541&amp;pla_country=US&amp;CAGPSPN=pla&amp;CAWELAID=120156340000481456&amp;CAAGID=15321447661&amp;CATCI=pla-106710168781&amp;cm_mmc=Google_Womens_PLA_PLA-_-RTW+Womens_Women%27s+Dresses_Kensie-_-66679498381_-_-_mkwid_Mg1CseC3%7Cdc_66679498381%7C-%7CMg1CseC3&amp;catargetid=120156340001871887&amp;cadevice=c&amp;gclid=COHJlPa00c0CFUdlfgodFkoOvw">http://www1.macys.com/shop/pro.....41&#038;pl</a><br />Macys usually has them. I've attached one of the ones I got last year in Finds. The link has collared ones with zips that can lower the neckline in a way that most cannot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trapeze-dress#post-1687951 Fri, 01 Jul 2016 01:36:17 +0000 Anonymous 1687951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't wear these for the life of me , but this style looks terrific on you ! Go for it !! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trapeze-dress#post-1687884 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 22:39:03 +0000 Suz 1687884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous on you, Kelly! I really love it. This type of dress is so easy to wear. I'm a big thumbs up.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trapeze-dress#post-1687874 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 22:31:39 +0000 crazyone 1687874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thumbs up! No tenting. I actually think the sleeveless might be more flattering on you than a sleeved version. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trapeze-dress#post-1687872 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 22:26:48 +0000 DonnaF 1687872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the first tent dress would work for an IT due to the slightly cut in shoulders.&nbsp; The short sleeves on the second one would broaden the shoulder line.&nbsp; IMHO, these dresses look better on the short side. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trapeze-dress#post-1687856 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 21:56:13 +0000 catgirl 1687856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this dress on you!&nbsp; I suspect the Karen Kane one might not be as flattering for the reasons you've said, but I don't see any tenting effect here, maybe because you're not as busty as some of us.&nbsp; Lucky! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trapeze-dress#post-1687855 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 21:52:37 +0000 kellygirl 1687855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i added photos of the ON dress. Would love to hear your thoughts </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trapeze-dress#post-1687645 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 13:59:02 +0000 Lisa 1687645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have not tried these but I have heard good things about Karen Kane's clothing. &nbsp;I think this would be lovely on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trapeze-dress#post-1687641 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 13:55:18 +0000 Suz 1687641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love trapeze dresses but I am not an IT or busty. The Loft has some too... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trapeze-dress#post-1687621 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 12:41:07 +0000 RobinF 1687621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love these but have wondered the same thing. I am straight and busty and am afraid they would hang too right down from my bust. I do have one with 3/4 sleeves that I wear in winter and I like it, but not sure how flattering it is. The ON ones are really cute, tempting... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trapeze-dress#post-1687618 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 12:32:33 +0000 Thirkellgirl 1687618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the Old Navy dress in cobalt blue and I love it, even if I'm a little busty for it. That's the dress I found I needed a tank with, though, because the armholes are so deep. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trapeze-dress#post-1687607 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 12:00:47 +0000 Aquamarine 1687607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a busty IT and I just purchased this one in another color, and it's surprisingly flattering. I am still deciding whether or not to keep it because it has no stretch at all, but for the price may go for it. I do think the silhouette works.</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/halogen-sleeveless-shift-dress-regular-petite/4419724?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&#038;fashioncolor=PINK-%20RED%20BLOCKS%20PRINT" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ha.....KS%20PRINT</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trapeze-dress#post-1687535 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 06:10:21 +0000 catgirl 1687535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No, it's from last year and it has elbow length sleeves but it's held up well and is a nice cut. Try a few and see! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trapeze-dress#post-1687522 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 05:02:50 +0000 shiny 1687522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just bought that ON striped dress in b&amp;W stripe today! Could not resist at that price. Also, I saw someone else wearing it out and about last weekend and she looked smashing. She was a busty IT.</p> <p>I have a similar dress in black with elbow length sleeves and a scoop neck that I like very much, and a navy dress with sort of cap sleeves. Sleeves can be tricky. For a dress like this, they ave to hit just at the right place to add in necessary structure. &nbsp;I suspect your #2 choice would be harder to pull off than #1 -- but you know your arms better than I do! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trapeze-dress#post-1687517 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 04:41:12 +0000 kellygirl 1687517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Una: Is this the striped dress? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trapeze-dress#post-1687516 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 04:38:24 +0000 kellygirl 1687516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Shiny! Perhaps I should give the sleeveless version a try although I feel like the sleeved version might be more versatile. I guess nothing ventured, nothing gained.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trapeze-dress#post-1687515 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 04:38:13 +0000 catgirl 1687515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they can work with Shiny's suggestions. I have a fabulous striped one from Old Navy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trapeze-dress#post-1687514 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 04:35:41 +0000 kellygirl 1687514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Una. Maybe that's why I don't have any trapeze styles in my closet. Something about the fullness in the waist makes me think they likely won't work. Thanks for the reality check! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trapeze-dress#post-1687512 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 04:32:13 +0000 shiny 1687512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Old navy has similar dresses on sale right now so if you aren't sure this style is for you, perhaps try those first.&nbsp;</p> <p>I personally love love love trapeze style dresses, and I'm an IT / apple. The trick is in the arms and legs -- you want some structure, i.e, sleeveless with shorter length.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trapeze-dress#post-1687510 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 04:29:41 +0000 catgirl 1687510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've tried similar Eileen Fisher dresses and they look surprisingly terrible on me, maybe because of the neckline and bust. You would think they would work, but not all trapeze dresses are alike. This is one style where I think a fabric with a little structure helps. But you have to try to know for sure! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trapeze-dress#post-1687508 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 04:26:15 +0000 kellygirl 1687508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Fabbers! Has anyone tried these Karen Kane dresses? I don't have any trapeze styles--is this an IT friendly shape? Thanks in advance!</p> <p>Update: went to old navy at lunch and tried this on. The fabric is a little on the thin side--I think the Karen Kane would be more substantial but also a little fuller (based on the online pic.) Do you think the KK version is worth a shot or should I pass on this style? </p>