https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unstructured-or-just-plain-frumpy Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 13 May 2026 14:11:12 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unstructured-or-just-plain-frumpy#post-530303 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:42:30 +0000 catgirl 530303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oh, this is very Khris! I can see this looking good on you, Mo. On waistless me the cinch would be a joke. I think you should try it - at least you'll know if this kind of thing works for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unstructured-or-just-plain-frumpy#post-530246 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:41:41 +0000 Meredith1953 530246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Color is wonderful but I am not sure of the cut. I think a simple shift style would be more versatile and also won't date as quickly. I really love shifts and sheaths and they work year round. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unstructured-or-just-plain-frumpy#post-530234 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:36:30 +0000 anchie 530234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For some reason I don't really like the pockets. It would be much better without them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unstructured-or-just-plain-frumpy#post-530141 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:32:14 +0000 Jonesy 530141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's cute in a sporty kind of way. I agree with Rae about the trickiness of the drawstring waist and fit--you'll just have to try it on and see! The color would be gorgeous on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unstructured-or-just-plain-frumpy#post-530017 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:46:32 +0000 Diana 530017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo, I actually have a sleeveless navy sack dress with drawstring belt that is kind of similar to this, and i love it for hot, humid weather. It's several years old, from H&amp;M. I don't particularly like this one you've shown, though, and I think the difference is that mine has a plain front - it has some detailing around the neckline but nothing else. With the drawstring and blousing, the pockets and button front on this one makes it look a bit sloppy in my opinion.</p> <p>Also, the drawstring on mine is removable which is nice, although it doesn't really work with most of my belts so I usually just use the string. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unstructured-or-just-plain-frumpy#post-530009 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:36:24 +0000 rae 530009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My problem with drawstrings is that they are never in the right place. They sit too low, so when I cinch or belt, I end up with a big, overly blousey top part and a too-short lower part. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unstructured-or-just-plain-frumpy#post-530008 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:35:38 +0000 Mo 530008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will keep looking. I have months to go, after all. I think I need a bit more definition in my spring/summer dress choice. And for once, unbearable heat won't be the biggest factor - yay!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unstructured-or-just-plain-frumpy#post-529999 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:16:50 +0000 HelenInCanada 529999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YAY, it's fine! I don't think this is the definition of frumptastic - lol. Go for it - definitely a cool summer option! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unstructured-or-just-plain-frumpy#post-529991 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:04:19 +0000 kellygirl 529991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's perfect for hot weather too. I do agree with Khris that belting often makes these types of frocks too short and makes them stick out too much on the side. I like these loosely tied to give a hint of a waist (but that coming from someone without a waist.) It looks cool and comfy--not a fashion statement but it definitely functional and cute. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unstructured-or-just-plain-frumpy#post-529987 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:56:51 +0000 Mo 529987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Khris, it's on 6pm. <a href="http://www.6pm.com/green-dragon-linen-zipper-dress-brilliant" rel="nofollow">http://www.6pm.com/green-drago.....-brilliant</a> I'd be thrilled to see you demonstrate how to wear it for me lol! I guess I need to find the fine line between not form fitting and too waist surrendering. It's hard navigating uncharted waters he he. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unstructured-or-just-plain-frumpy#post-529982 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:51:11 +0000 chewyspaghetti 529982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think it's frumpy at all- this is just the type of dress that I like for the extreme heat. Belts don't always work over a drawstring, though- and it sometimes makes the dress too short. If you feel frumpy in things that don't define your waist, then I think you should pass, but I might give it a try.<br /> Where is this from? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unstructured-or-just-plain-frumpy#post-529978 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:48:19 +0000 Mo 529978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In my browsing for a casual blue spring dress I came across this linen number. I would wear a 2 or 3" cinch belt over the drawstring waist. Still too frumptastic? I'm having a hard time departing from more structured and form fitting dress silhouettes. I want a bit of a blouson look, but I don't want dumpy or the dreaded I Give Up Dress look! Am I just kidding myself that the right belt will make all the difference? (being a belt newbie, I really don't know honestly) </p> <p>yay - it's fine, just a looser look<br /> nay - frumpville, no belt will save it</p> <p>Thanks </p>