https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-dress Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 15 May 2026 17:09:52 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-dress/page/3#post-1858250 Sun, 05 Nov 2017 02:09:49 +0000 Bijou 1858250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very late to the party but so glad that you have rejected #1 and #2 is amazing. Perfect colour, length and fit. I love scuba dresses because they are so comfortable. So thrilled that you have found an amazing dress so quickly and that it fits in with the wedding colours. Love the Rockstuds too - it just shows that it is wise to have at least one pair of stunning dressy shoes that go with everything. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-dress/page/3#post-1858232 Sun, 05 Nov 2017 00:14:44 +0000 Janet 1858232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Liz, I don’t have a lot of wearing opportunities for things like this, but if I did, chances are that it would be maybe one wear before the wedding, which would still put this dress in much less-worn status compared to my old floral one, which my husband might be getting sick of seeing. I’m not worried at all about wearing this out before August if this is my final choice. </p> <p>I’m also kind of waiting to see what my sister (mother of the bride) will be wearing. Just to see if we’re all kind of on the same page. But so far, to my eye, and consisting what I know of the event details (and my niece’s dress), this dress hits the right note of dressiness — not too embellished or sparkly or OTT. Simple yet interesting and flattering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-dress/page/3#post-1858227 Sat, 04 Nov 2017 23:43:26 +0000 approprio 1858227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If the TS is half as good IRL as it looks on screen, it's a winner. My question is - if you buy now, won't you be tempted to wear it a few times before next summer, and then want something else instead? </p> <p>Of course, it's never a bad thing to have a dress this good on hand, but I honestly can't imagine planning an outfit this far in advance... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-dress/page/3#post-1858220 Sat, 04 Nov 2017 22:32:00 +0000 Janet 1858220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>GF, in-store options in my immediate area (15 min drive) are minimal and generally too conservative for my taste. But DC and Baltimore (30-45 min away) have many more options. Just requires a little time and planning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-dress/page/3#post-1858071 Sat, 04 Nov 2017 03:31:13 +0000 gradfashionista 1858071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The first fits well, but agreeing with others about the second fitting much better and looking more you. Beautiful colour and cut. </p> <p>Stock photos can be so deceiving, and it goes both ways—items that appear fab online might be entirely different IRL, or vice-versa. I recently popped into Rag &amp; Bone and saw many items that interested me IRL that I would’ve quickly passed over online. </p> <p>What are in-store options like for you in your area? Occasion dress shopping can be mind-numbing, but it looks like you have a good candidate so early in the game. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-dress/page/3#post-1858069 Sat, 04 Nov 2017 03:18:45 +0000 Janet 1858069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, everyone! And thanks, fashiontern. Early November is hard. Mom passed away after weeks in the ICU on life support in mid November 2008, and now this time of year always makes me have all the feels. It’s helping now that I’m having a little getaway with my husband — we’ve been apart so much this year, which is not always easy. Thank you for the good wishes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-dress/page/3#post-1858066 Sat, 04 Nov 2017 03:16:16 +0000 Julie 1858066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just chiming in to say I love your style and have copied a few things from your posts. That second blue dress looks amazing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-dress/page/3#post-1858059 Sat, 04 Nov 2017 02:41:15 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1858059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The TS is great on you. I can't quite figure out what exactly makes it look so awesome when it's the same length as the one that needed a couple more inches. The fabric sounds like it will work if your weight does shift a little between now and then. <br />Sorry to hear about the SAD and the anniversary. I deal with both of those too--anniversary is April. Tea, yoga, whatever you use, slow down a little to take good care of yourself! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-dress/page/3#post-1857986 Fri, 03 Nov 2017 18:18:53 +0000 Thirkellgirl 1857986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I absolutely love the Tadashi Shoji on you! You look wonderful in that color, it fits like a dream, it's appropriate but not boring... Keep it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-dress/page/3#post-1857706 Thu, 02 Nov 2017 17:08:18 +0000 Diana 1857706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Tadashi is gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-dress/page/3#post-1857671 Thu, 02 Nov 2017 14:00:58 +0000 citygirldc 1857671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the Tadashi. I think this is the one.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-dress/page/3#post-1857645 Thu, 02 Nov 2017 11:46:54 +0000 Sisi 1857645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yes! I like this on you much more.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-dress/page/3#post-1857634 Thu, 02 Nov 2017 09:52:26 +0000 lyn67 1857634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Second dress shows The Queen of You!:-)</p> <p>(ETA: cage heels (and maybe a bluish strake in the hair, as per Angie said) add some edge to the embroidered ladylike dress, if you were worried for a too classic look! Yeay!!!)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-dress/page/3#post-1857595 Thu, 02 Nov 2017 03:05:21 +0000 Carla 1857595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like you are sorted, Janet! Of course, I love those fabulous shoes as well. On to accessories. A clutch? Statement ring(s). Does your car paint ring work? I love Angie's suggestion of a redo on the bold hair stripe. It would be an alternative to the UK penchant for fascinators, though a hat could be fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-dress/page/3#post-1857585 Thu, 02 Nov 2017 02:11:35 +0000 Aquamarine 1857585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thumbs up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-dress/page/3#post-1857559 Wed, 01 Nov 2017 23:57:36 +0000 Momo 1857559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it, I see beautiful Janet in a lovely dress </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-dress/page/3#post-1857444 Wed, 01 Nov 2017 14:08:22 +0000 harmonica 1857444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes to #2! And what Deborah said. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-dress/page/3#post-1857434 Wed, 01 Nov 2017 13:41:22 +0000 Janet 1857434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The scuba fabric doesn't bother me -- in fact, my two existing patterned summer "dressy" sheaths (including my default floral I've worn to every wedding and even for the last three years) are scuba-type fabrics. It works so well for me because of the little bit of stretch. It's not a heavy fabric. If I were going to an August wedding in MD or anywhere in the south, with all the heat PLUS humidity, I might think again, but I think I'd be fine in this in London.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-dress/page/3#post-1857433 Wed, 01 Nov 2017 13:38:32 +0000 Janet 1857433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Zibbets, I tried that one and it already went back -- I didn't even bother taking pics. The cut is not easy to wear at all. Even the SA said that she hasn't seen it work for anyone yet. It's very low cut in the neckline, for one thing. Maybe for someone with a straighter figure or smaller bust/longer torso?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-dress/page/3#post-1857426 Wed, 01 Nov 2017 13:25:31 +0000 Zibbets 1857426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Royal blue for the win! </p> <p>Are you also going to try the Anthro Avian Kimono one?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-dress/page/3#post-1857422 Wed, 01 Nov 2017 13:00:59 +0000 JuniperGreen 1857422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES to that royal blue!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-dress/page/3#post-1857413 Wed, 01 Nov 2017 12:14:41 +0000 RobinF 1857413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dress #2! It looks so good on you, perfect for a summer wedding and I bet will be versatile. Love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-dress/page/2#post-1857411 Wed, 01 Nov 2017 12:06:40 +0000 unfrumped 1857411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You glow more in the deeper, mostly solid color. Great dress!<br /> It also has advantage of being more versatile— will go with different styles of toppers and footwear colors, I believe. This will be something you will keep wearing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-dress/page/2#post-1857388 Wed, 01 Nov 2017 09:19:35 +0000 Anonymous 1857388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it!!! &nbsp;The lines are clean. &nbsp;The color is beyond gorgeous. &nbsp;And I love the detailing. &nbsp;The fit is sublime.&nbsp;</p> <p>I have to second <b>LaP</b>'s question about the fabric and summer though. &nbsp;You may not run as hot as I do, but my first question is always how hot will it make me feel. &nbsp;</p> <p>YAY you. &nbsp; &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-dress/page/2#post-1857384 Wed, 01 Nov 2017 09:08:12 +0000 skylurker 1857384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks good, too. You really look great in dresses.<br /> (To be completely honest, I’m the odd one that prefers the first dress, with its moody retro flowers, cut out sleeves and v-neck). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-dress/page/2#post-1857369 Wed, 01 Nov 2017 06:33:32 +0000 Deborah 1857369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m late to the party but Janet the second dress is just perfect. The first didn’t look like ‘you’. I don’t by want to put you in a box style wise but there was no edge and the pattern just seemed wrong. Second dress looks like ‘Janet’! Lovely shape great colour and modern but not trendy IMHO. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-dress/page/2#post-1857356 Wed, 01 Nov 2017 04:33:39 +0000 Anonymous 1857356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES! Looks wonderful on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-dress/page/2#post-1857354 Wed, 01 Nov 2017 04:20:37 +0000 Ginger 1857354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, that is gorgeous! It is so&nbsp;<i>you</i>. What a good find! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-dress/page/2#post-1857315 Wed, 01 Nov 2017 01:50:10 +0000 Lucy 1857315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that Tadashi Shoji is perfection on you. Just gorgeous. Everything you would want!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-dress/page/2#post-1857313 Wed, 01 Nov 2017 01:42:04 +0000 Elizabeth P 1857313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, YES! To the tafashi one. Much better. Not just better, gorgeous. </p>