https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-bailey-44-tango-dress-arrived Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:18:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-bailey-44-tango-dress-arrived/page/2#post-951327 Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:16:57 +0000 Peri 951327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Mochi,</p> <p>I answered your other post but this one is the active one I think. I do ballroom, not argentine, but I'm still going to advocate for a fuller skirt that would give you more freedom of movement. Nothing against this dress or how you look in it, but I wouldn't rate it high as a dance dress.</p> <p>Tanya absolutely knows what she is talking about...I even have a dress from one of those websites...but I want to warn you that they are very "costume". Like for a performance or beginning competition. They would definitely look and feel strange if you, say, stopped for dinner on the way or something. There is definitely something that sets them apart from regular clothes, even dressy ones, in the same way my competition gown could never be worn to any other event, no matter how fancy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-bailey-44-tango-dress-arrived/page/2#post-951309 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:46:37 +0000 Anonymous 951309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I love that dress Diana pointed out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-bailey-44-tango-dress-arrived/page/2#post-951307 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:43:25 +0000 Carla 951307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What fun, Mochi! Actually, you have a rather fab body, and as others have said...great pins! I don't think this is a great dress for you event. I like a Tanya's suggestions. </p> <p>Searching the web, and Pinterest, and there seem to be lots of asymmetrical hems, and black or red. I think an asymmetrical hem would be such an awesome highlight of your legs. I also think you would look amazing in red, but you have to be comfortable. </p> <p>I'm sure there is a dress out there that will do you justice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-bailey-44-tango-dress-arrived/page/2#post-951303 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:32:53 +0000 Sona 951303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nancy: I do not like the dress on you. There its said. I think you should try a blouse and skirt combo from things you already own and <b>know work for your body</b>. You asked for honesty and this is it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-bailey-44-tango-dress-arrived/page/2#post-951298 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:15:21 +0000 Diana 951298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This dress says tango to me!<br /><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/t-by-tadashi-v-neck-tiered-ruffle-skirt-chiffon-dress/3302445?cm_cat=datafeed&amp;cm_ite=t_by_tadashi_v-neck_tiered_ruffle_skirt_chiffon_dress:553318&amp;cm_pla=dresses:women:dress&amp;Cm_ven=loverly&amp;mr:referralID=NA&amp;mr:trackingCode=2CD7C16E-4FA4-E111-8EBE-90E2BA0278A8" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/t-.....cm_cat=dat</a></p> <p>(Was going to link it in your earlier thread but it was sold out... but looks like it might have popped back!)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-bailey-44-tango-dress-arrived/page/2#post-951289 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 22:52:09 +0000 Tanya 951289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mochi, I am in a big hurry (late for a salsa social), and I will come back tomorrow to comment in more detail, but &nbsp;quickly:</p> <p>First of all, your hair and legs look smashing!&nbsp;<br />I have been doing ballroom and similar dances for about 10 years and have vast experience in costumes, dance wear, you name it. &nbsp;Been to hundreds of ballroom and some tango socials.&nbsp;Your dress is not bad, but you can do so much better.</p> <p>Here are some resources, and latin/ballroom dance practice wear sections are great resources ( do not look through tango ones only) &nbsp;Skirt/top comos are especially useful, like the photo I have attached:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.latindancefashions.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=170">http://www.latindancefashions......;cPath=170</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.danceshopper.com/tango-dress">http://www.danceshopper.com/tango-dress</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.tangoleva.com/">http://www.tangoleva.com/</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ekclothing.com/">http://www.ekclothing.com/</a>&nbsp; (a more affordable option)<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.tangorouge.com/index.php?route=product/category&amp;path=28">http://www.tangorouge.com/inde.....38;path=28</a></p> <p>And yes, a vast majority of ladies wear some kind of dance bike shorts/special dance undies etc. &nbsp;It is a pretty much a given that skirts will fly/ride up and some people consider it a part of dance etiquette to wear some, such as :<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.danceshopper.com/dance-clothes.Gio_Mio_Elina_Hotpants">http://www.danceshopper.com/da.....a_Hotpants</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.danceshopper.com/dance-clothes.DZ_Dance_Briefs">http://www.danceshopper.com/da.....nce_Briefs</a></p> <p>There are much cheaper versions around, those are just &nbsp;for illustration.</p> <p>Enjoy the links! &nbsp;One can kind of get lost browsing those sites &nbsp;;-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-bailey-44-tango-dress-arrived/page/2#post-951288 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 22:51:16 +0000 Mochi 951288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a beautiful dress, Una. Thanks for pointing it out.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-bailey-44-tango-dress-arrived/page/2#post-951286 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 22:47:48 +0000 catgirl 951286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lookie!</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/eliza-j-lace-fit-flare-dress/3403510?origin=category-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=&amp;resultback=4876&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-undefined_14_B">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/el.....rt&#038;co</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-bailey-44-tango-dress-arrived/page/2#post-951273 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 22:35:33 +0000 Mochi 951273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, little black dress, er, Belle! And all of you for your truly helpful comments of all different opinion. They all have validity.&nbsp;</p> <p>(I may need to post this separately; not sure if I can get Angie back here to comment.) But regarding Tadashi Shoji, where would you recommend I go to check out his dresses? I mean online. I saw the selection on nordstrom.com but they had more fancy event stuff with sequins, or else nice but fitted styles,&nbsp;and not really anything I would wear out dancing. I am also not able to pay $200-300+ for a dress I would be wearing out to a social dance (especially as my body is still hopefully changing)...people do dress up, but it's not like a fancy event (though it's good to know I can check out TS for any upcoming nice occasion wear).&nbsp;</p> <p>Thank you again, everyone. Mwah! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-bailey-44-tango-dress-arrived/page/2#post-951265 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 22:29:42 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 951265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look beautiful, and radiant, and very happy in this dress.&nbsp; Look at your face!&nbsp; This dress is a keeper!&nbsp; You can doll this dress up with some showy earrings and pretty makeup (Target has some very cute flamenco-style earrings right now in colors and metallics) - and you can dress it down for other uses, such as work, or church.&nbsp; &nbsp; </p> <p>It would be a sin to cover those killer legs - I don't think you need capris underneath!&nbsp; If you aren't sure about bare legs, get some hose or some nude dance tights from your local dance store.&nbsp; </p> <p>If you are unsure about the dress, keep the tags on, keep looking, but at least the pressure is off, knowing that you've got a lovely dress that you can dance in, waiting for you in your closet&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-bailey-44-tango-dress-arrived/page/2#post-951236 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 22:07:58 +0000 kellygirl 951236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your calves! Awesome and so symmetrical &nbsp;Love your hair, love the dress. it doesn't strike me as a tango dress--I thought they were more flowy but I have no clue about these things, really. You look amazing though.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-bailey-44-tango-dress-arrived/page/2#post-951227 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 22:00:58 +0000 Caro in Oz 951227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Ceit &amp; Diana about the dress.&nbsp;I love your hair &amp; your legs are amazing </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-bailey-44-tango-dress-arrived#post-951195 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 21:19:22 +0000 MsMary 951195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE the hair!</p> <p>I think the dress is nice although I wonder whether it will work for dancing.&nbsp; I think your idea of dance shorts or leggings is great!</p> <p>Did I mention I love your hair?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-bailey-44-tango-dress-arrived#post-951175 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 20:36:47 +0000 DonnaF 951175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your hair!!!&nbsp; I like the dress, but I don't love it.&nbsp; Assuming you keep it, don't delete it from your In Box (or put dupe there) so you can watch the price.&nbsp; If it is ever discounted, call the Nordies 866 number at the bottom of the *page* to get an adjustment.&nbsp; They will want the order number which is on the slip that came with the dress as well as in your online account information which is organized by date ordered.&nbsp; (Can you tell I have a lot of experience with this, lol.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-bailey-44-tango-dress-arrived#post-951110 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 19:29:41 +0000 Transcona Shannon 951110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More hair love from me Mochi! and your legs are KILLER! I really like this dress on you and think it's perfect for the occasion. I adore your stance in your last pic </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-bailey-44-tango-dress-arrived#post-951106 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 19:27:50 +0000 Angie 951106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More love for the hair from me, Nancy!!! And you're looking svelte, sister. Hello Ms. Legs!! Wow! </p> <p>(I just commented on your other thread - sorry to be late). </p> <p>I like the frock! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-bailey-44-tango-dress-arrived#post-951092 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 19:01:10 +0000 texstyle 951092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you are looking great Mochi -your hair is really nice this way and the dress looks really great too. It may not be "perfect" and I really relate to the dress challenged because I'm not a "dress" girl - so if you choose to keep looking maybe try the LBDs at Peruvian Connection? They are pretty affordable (under $100 in many cases) and feel very nice. The one I got from them has a built in slip -&nbsp;I think it's the Ismene Dress or something like that.&nbsp; The are similar to this one, but maybe have a bit more length (IF you want more length). And they have sleeveless and sleeved options too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-bailey-44-tango-dress-arrived#post-951090 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:55:31 +0000 Marley 951090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow!&nbsp; First I Love, Love, Love your hair!&nbsp; The way it opens up your face is just wonderful - and the length and curls look so chic and it looks like an "intentional" style - which I think is really important.<br />Second - your legs!&nbsp; OMG - you've got to show them off so you don't want to go too long!&nbsp; I think this dress works if you can't find anything else - you look good in it!&nbsp; And, its comfortable and it fits the occassion.&nbsp; If you find something else that has a little more "tango - feel" to it, then I'd try it, but I think if you don't, that this will absolutely work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-bailey-44-tango-dress-arrived#post-951087 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:48:34 +0000 abc 951087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p></p> <p>Love your haircut and the smile in pic #6 :D</p> <p>I think you should continue to explore other options but this could be, as you said, your "baby tango" dress and it would give you time to find THE ONE. &nbsp;Shopping under pressure is just not fun. &nbsp;I would hate for you to stress yourself out even more trying to find exactly the right dress when you really don't have a lot of lead time.</p> <p>To completely conflict with my own advice, haha,&nbsp;as Suz suggested I think some of the Kamalikulture dresses might be an option, what about this one? &nbsp;V neck, shirred waist, black:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zappos.com/kamalikulture-sleeveless-side-draped-dress-black">http://www.zappos.com/kamaliku.....ress-black</a></p> <p>ETA: price $88 on Zappos</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-bailey-44-tango-dress-arrived#post-951077 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:35:25 +0000 Eliza 951077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mochi- You look so great. &nbsp;That hair cut looks so fresh and carefree, while having a huge dose of chic. &nbsp;</p> <p>It is always hard to tell with photos, especially of solid black items, but I am wondering if there is something off about how the dress lays. &nbsp;Perhaps, the criss-cross overlapping fabric is sewed too tightly and is bunching. &nbsp;It just doesn't seem well tailored under the bust and over the hips to my (limited by the computer screen) eye. &nbsp;You can probably tell if I am off track here. &nbsp;The back of the dress seems to lie better.&nbsp;</p> <p>Hope that you find one that you would&nbsp;be thrilled about wearing. &nbsp;Dresses are tough! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-bailey-44-tango-dress-arrived#post-951026 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:53:20 +0000 Mochi 951026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep, also, I think I ordered this yesterday and they must have mentally telepathized it from a few days ago. That's why Nordies is so good--they know what you want before you do!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-bailey-44-tango-dress-arrived#post-951024 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:52:18 +0000 Mochi 951024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Zap and others (thank you, btw), Zappos has the M &amp; C dress in a 12. (Nordstrom only went up to 8.) 12 is still very chancy, but they do have free returns.&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't know what type of bra to wear with that, though, because of the back. I really need a bra of some sort!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-bailey-44-tango-dress-arrived#post-951020 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:50:59 +0000 rachylou 951020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everybody is right. Your hair is fab!</p> <p>I like this dress. I think it looks good on you. I will admit it's not, for all the architectural features, an exciting dress. It could use some jewelry. I mean when I think tango, I think&nbsp; *hot* - an orange/red/purple ruffle <i>somewhere</i>... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-bailey-44-tango-dress-arrived#post-951006 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:46:28 +0000 Anonymous 951006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would still give the Max and Cleo a run. Apparently, I am the only one, who has to be a week for Nordies to deliver my stuff. I guess they were ready with the box as you hit "place order". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-bailey-44-tango-dress-arrived#post-951005 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:45:49 +0000 Raisin 951005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the hair and the dress. I think the draping works nicely and I find it flattering. It's a basic dress so maybe that's why it doesn't feel like its a showstopper, but basic and simple with a little detail in the drapes/folds is really nice. And versatile. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-bailey-44-tango-dress-arrived#post-951003 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:45:15 +0000 unfrumped 951003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your haircut is adorable! So fresh and face-framing.</p> <p>I hear you on the dress thing. SO hard to find and always seems last-minute. I think you can make this one work since you need ease for movement.<br />I think there is a better dress style for you ideally, though.&nbsp;Maybe one that is fitted right under the bust and flares out below that--not the typical natural-waistline fit and flare dress. But I can see the need for a PLAN since that dress might not show up in time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-bailey-44-tango-dress-arrived#post-951001 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:44:39 +0000 catgirl 951001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I &nbsp;love the hair! &nbsp;And your body shape has changed a LOT... I can see that for sure in this dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-bailey-44-tango-dress-arrived#post-950997 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:43:33 +0000 Suz 950997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting responses.&nbsp;</p> <p>The other thing I did wonder about was black. I know you mentioned that. And sometimes it is just darn difficult to find a non-black dress. And it does have advantages, of course. But looks a bit less festive in some ways.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-bailey-44-tango-dress-arrived#post-950996 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:42:51 +0000 catgirl 950996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think B44 is great for some things but slightly overrated... I tried on a couple of their tops and was like "$$$ for something made of JERSEY?". &nbsp;So while I like this and think it will fit the bill, I think it's somewhere between your tango dress and just a cute LBD. &nbsp;Personally, I'd like to see you in color! &nbsp;I LOVED the Max &amp; Cleo dress that Zap posted in red. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-bailey-44-tango-dress-arrived#post-950994 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:42:22 +0000 Anonymous 950994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like a sexy ladieeeeyyy? LOL </p>