https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vote-flowers-or-dots Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:37:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vote-flowers-or-dots/page/2#post-1996136 Sat, 26 Jan 2019 10:40:45 +0000 ANewMindset 1996136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent choice!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vote-flowers-or-dots#post-1995237 Wed, 23 Jan 2019 07:03:08 +0000 Jane 1995237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dots look great. Interesting to read the comments on how dit’s and florals are perceived. </p> <p>That print design isn’t available in the UK but I do like the look of the top. The sleeves especially. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vote-flowers-or-dots#post-1995185 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 22:22:50 +0000 Anonymous 1995185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually love polka dots, in this instance the floral just yelled to me more. It looked a bit like fluffy clouds to me, rather than flowers. </p> <p>I am all for patterns though, so glad you settled on one you liked. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vote-flowers-or-dots#post-1995184 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 22:22:16 +0000 Sal 1995184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie.&nbsp; I do have pattern connotations too so it makes sense (one reason I struggle with non gingham plaids). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vote-flowers-or-dots#post-1995179 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 22:05:24 +0000 Anonymous 1995179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I did not know that about polka dots. &nbsp;Fascinating information. &nbsp;Thank you for the explanation. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vote-flowers-or-dots#post-1995166 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 21:06:59 +0000 Angie 1995166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Sal</b>, I love dots too! I will wear them in most incarnations. Polka dots - as you mentioned - can be perceived as precious, prim, clown-like, juvenile, overly playful, frivolous, dated and too classic. Spend time with my clients and you hear it all. I see polka dots as a fun, warm and happy geometric pattern. Powerful yet playful. Serious but with a big fat chuckle. A juxtaposition of sorts. They make me smile, and that's a good enough association for me.&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vote-flowers-or-dots#post-1995161 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 20:54:07 +0000 Sal 1995161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie - that is a fascinating comment.&nbsp; What are the complicated associations with dots?&nbsp; I like them - they can veer too young or too old or too prim at times - but I find them easy to wear (two dresses, one blouse, one scarf - and maybe more that I have forgotten).......</p> <p>Pleased you chose the dots Gretchen!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vote-flowers-or-dots#post-1995150 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 20:35:05 +0000 Angie 1995150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YAY Dots :)</p> <p><b>Gretchen</b>, dots are a less likable pattern. Harder to sell. Classic, but loaded with complicated associations. Florals are easy to sell.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vote-flowers-or-dots#post-1995141 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 20:12:04 +0000 Gretchen 1995141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DOTS wins! Thank you all for the comments.&nbsp;</p> <p>Angie - any idea why it's harder to find dots? Fashion cycle? Or seen as too precious? Personally, I think they work better for a more classic wardrobe.&nbsp;</p> <p>Nitsirk and AliceinWonderland - thank you for articulating why you think the look works. I agree the shape of the blouse shows more in the dots pattern, and the sleeve balance the neckline.&nbsp;</p> <p>Others who wondered - I'm convinced that the models are styled to show the neckline more open. It has to do with the placement of the bottom layer of the V. It can be worn further up, although for those who are more busty (raises hand) either a pin or a snap would be required to keep the V placed appropriately.&nbsp;</p> <p>Truthfully, I've always wondered about the guidance that a surplice or wrap is best for people with curves. I can see if from a design perspective in that it creates lines and emphasizes shape. But then why don't retailers either raise the chest line, or add an extra closure? Meanwhile, I'll keep adding hooks-and-eyes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vote-flowers-or-dots#post-1995014 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 11:38:58 +0000 kkards 1995014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>floral becuase to me, its less contrast.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vote-flowers-or-dots#post-1994965 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 06:41:15 +0000 Anonymous 1994965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Floral looks more pizazzy to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vote-flowers-or-dots#post-1994953 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 06:05:08 +0000 Jenni NZ 1994953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dots. More sophisticated in this case IMO. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vote-flowers-or-dots#post-1994949 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 04:59:12 +0000 Nitsirk 1994949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote dots. I like the red on navy. I am wondering if when you have it on, perhaps the low neckline seems balanced by the covered and mildly voluminous sleeves? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vote-flowers-or-dots#post-1994942 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 04:26:33 +0000 kellygirl 1994942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The scale of the floral looks perfect for a top. For work, I would go with the dots but I’m pretty conservative. I think both are gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vote-flowers-or-dots#post-1994936 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 03:54:13 +0000 Suz 1994936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooooh....both are really nice. I think (think?) dots but personally I would pick florals because I always want a print to pick up colours in my hair. But your hair is not grey. So your mileage will be utterly different.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vote-flowers-or-dots#post-1994933 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 03:52:04 +0000 Alicewonderland 1994933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dots absolutely. The lovely drape and flow of the sleeves and wrap neckline are lost in the busy-ness of the florals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vote-flowers-or-dots#post-1994899 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 02:23:17 +0000 Sal 1994899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tend to the dots, but I think it depends what you want it to work with.</p> <p>Patterns with the white are useful if you want white footwear for example... or even scarves that you might wear.</p> <p>I think the dots are a bit more subtle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vote-flowers-or-dots#post-1994884 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 01:58:05 +0000 Anonymous 1994884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dots. I was wondering why the dots looked fresher to me than the floral and I think Angie provided the explanation. Classic, but few and far between!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vote-flowers-or-dots#post-1994856 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 00:26:02 +0000 Anonymous 1994856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the floral, but hide behind my hand looking at how low the neckline is. &nbsp;How do women wear these and not feel overly exposed? I love tops like this and would wear them everyday if I could . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vote-flowers-or-dots#post-1994852 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 00:21:23 +0000 Zibbets 1994852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the dots b/c the pop of red is so nice, plus I think the darker pattern will create more of a column with a navy bottom half than the navy/white floral. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vote-flowers-or-dots#post-1994846 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 00:08:45 +0000 Kathie 1994846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Floral! But, dots if the red will be versatile in your wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vote-flowers-or-dots#post-1994843 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 00:06:17 +0000 Dianna 1994843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dots get my vote!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vote-flowers-or-dots#post-1994819 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 23:28:04 +0000 Carla 1994819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Liking the floral print best... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vote-flowers-or-dots#post-1994816 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 23:15:09 +0000 LaPed 1994816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wish I could see them on you to compare! All things being equal, I vote DOTS! The floral seems a bit busy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vote-flowers-or-dots#post-1994809 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 22:54:23 +0000 Anonymous 1994809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Usually Team Dots as florals seem matronly but with the super low cut neckline, I like the florals better as less contrast with skin. It depends on how you feel about the neckline. The dark fabric with dots is probably more sexy. The floral, not so much </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vote-flowers-or-dots#post-1994804 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 22:47:02 +0000 wendy 1994804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vote-flowers-or-dots#post-1994801 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 22:46:20 +0000 wendy 1994801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vote-flowers-or-dots#post-1994799 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 22:40:51 +0000 Anonymous 1994799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm always on <i><u><b>team Floral</b></u></i>. &nbsp;</p> <p>Those are some really nice looking tops. &nbsp;How deep does the v go? &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vote-flowers-or-dots#post-1994760 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 21:55:28 +0000 delurked 1994760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m on team floral. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/vote-flowers-or-dots#post-1994755 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 21:52:27 +0000 Angie 1994755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DOTS.&nbsp;</p> <p>Flowers are easier to find. Dots are not.&nbsp;</p> </p>