https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-help-styling-a-dress Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:30:52 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-help-styling-a-dress#post-1031549 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 02:30:53 +0000 Sarah A 1031549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the obi belt here! I think we dont get the full effect of no belt in a still pic though so it is hard to truly evaluate that one. I also like all black and dont feel added color or accessories are needed here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-help-styling-a-dress#post-1031538 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 02:21:27 +0000 Abigail 1031538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorite is the buckled belt. &nbsp;It gives the dress a really nice shape while still keeping it looking flow-y and pretty. &nbsp;I love the dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-help-styling-a-dress#post-1031504 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 01:45:01 +0000 Anonymous 1031504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>vote for the obi belt or no belt </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-help-styling-a-dress#post-1030692 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 07:42:50 +0000 lyn67 1030692@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>beautiful dress, Deb, very you! Love it without the belt the most, but the obi is changing to &nbsp;another great look, too! Keep, and wear the heck out of it!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-help-styling-a-dress#post-1030563 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 02:52:32 +0000 Deborah 1030563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank Angie, Joy and Shevia.</p> <p>Angie, I am 3 kilos and down and still working on it, so it may become more sacklike in time :)</p> <p>Shevia, the dress is designed to be worn without a belt:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-help-styling-a-dress#post-1030557 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 02:48:41 +0000 Jaime 1030557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it with the obi and also without a belt. I slightly prefer it without a belt in the pictures because I feel like it was designed to be that way, but would have to see it in motion and in person to be sure. I am confident you will look stylish and gorgeous whatever you decide! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-help-styling-a-dress#post-1030543 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 02:35:11 +0000 Anonymous 1030543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deborah, this is a fabulous dress! For the fashion event I like the obi belt best, but all your choices look wonderful on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-help-styling-a-dress#post-1030488 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 00:27:34 +0000 Angie 1030488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the dress with the obi belt. It's really beautiful styled like that. I am not as fond of it sans belt because it's not sack-like enough. </p> <p>I vote non-black shoes. xo</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-help-styling-a-dress#post-1030461 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 23:58:46 +0000 Deborah 1030461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Ladies.&nbsp; I am glad you like the dress and it works with and without the belt.&nbsp; I like both ways and really like how it feels sans belt.&nbsp; Our weather has turned cold again so I also have a pants outfit on the ready for Thursday night but if I don't wear the dress, it will be worn soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-help-styling-a-dress#post-1030382 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 21:07:06 +0000 Suz 1030382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it all the possible ways! For this event, I think I'd go with the obi belt and silver, as Diana says, and maybe a white clutch? Or black and white.&nbsp;</p> <p>I would never in a million years have guessed it was Laura Ashley. In fact, when I first read those words in your post, I thought: Wait a minute. It is <b>NOT </b>April Fool's day. <b>WHAT</b> would Deborah be doing in a Laura Ashley dress? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-help-styling-a-dress#post-1030380 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 21:06:11 +0000 Jenava 1030380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, yes silver jewelry would be perfect! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-help-styling-a-dress#post-1030369 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 21:00:08 +0000 Diana 1030369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Obi. And silver jewelry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-help-styling-a-dress#post-1030354 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 20:49:22 +0000 Glory 1030354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it both ways - a wonderful addition to your wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-help-styling-a-dress#post-1030350 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 20:48:08 +0000 Jenava 1030350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the obi belt. &nbsp;It's OK unbelted but maybe a bit too sack-like for my taste, anyway....I think it makes it a bit less dressy, unbelted. &nbsp;I don't like the other, regular belt at all, but I think the obi belt is perfect. &nbsp;I prefer it without added color...I think it's more sophisticated with just black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-help-styling-a-dress#post-1030329 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 20:30:00 +0000 ironkurtin 1030329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Obi belt.&nbsp; And I vote for not really needing color.&nbsp; Black for the win! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-help-styling-a-dress#post-1030308 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 20:02:11 +0000 FlorenceFearne 1030308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for the obi belt. Also, had you not added it to your note, I don't think I would ever have guessed you were sans makeup. You look just as lovely barefaced. :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-help-styling-a-dress#post-1030032 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 12:09:01 +0000 sarah 1030032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the dress has very interesting detailing that only shows when it's unbelted, my preference. But belted is ok, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-help-styling-a-dress#post-1030027 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 11:43:12 +0000 Momo 1030027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it unbelted! The structure of the dress is cool and it is hidden by the belt. With the belt I vote the obi. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-help-styling-a-dress#post-1029995 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 08:28:46 +0000 Deborah 1029995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jayne thank you, I will definitely add some colour when I accessorize:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-help-styling-a-dress#post-1029988 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 08:19:24 +0000 jayne 1029988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely and soooo your style.&nbsp; I do think it might do with a bit of brightness though.&nbsp; The black photos as a bit dull and I would love to see you spice it with your signature cobalt somehow. or white </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-help-styling-a-dress#post-1029984 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 08:03:36 +0000 Lyn D. 1029984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful Deborah!<br />Is it Ink?<br />Could you nod to the black and white trend with a jacket or accessories?<br />Now I want chockie too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-help-styling-a-dress#post-1029977 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 07:35:28 +0000 Caro in Oz 1029977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them all too. I think for the fashion parade the obi belt would be perfect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-help-styling-a-dress#post-1029975 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 07:31:21 +0000 Lantana 1029975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote no belt. The front of the dress has that nice detailing and doesn't needmore structure. The back looks great unbelted.<br /> Love the choccy face.<br /> Hmm, choccy, might need trip to fridge. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-help-styling-a-dress#post-1029971 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 07:03:16 +0000 rachylou 1029971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I ADORE the obi belt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-help-styling-a-dress#post-1029968 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 06:40:25 +0000 Jeanie 1029968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice! &nbsp;I like the Obi belt and also no belt. &nbsp;Go Laura Ashley, who knew! And I couldn't even tell you had no make up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-help-styling-a-dress#post-1029963 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 06:17:20 +0000 Deborah 1029963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Denise. Yes once upon a time Laura Ashley was all liberty prints and florals but one of my friends buys a lot of her dresses. They have been doing beautiful fit and flare designs that suit my friend very well. I also bought this skirt from them (see below) .... so not what I think of when I think Laura Ashley. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-help-styling-a-dress#post-1029960 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 06:11:15 +0000 CocoLion 1029960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it a lot! &nbsp;I like it in all versions. &nbsp;The buckle belt is more traditional while the obi belt looks a bit more modern. &nbsp;I like the dress unbelted as well, it has a 20s vibe. &nbsp;This is a keeper IMO and true to your style.</p> <p>I am really surprised it's Laura Ashley! &nbsp;I guess I still associate that brand with full skirted floral dresses, the drop-waist kind that were so popular in the early 80s. &nbsp;I don't think Laura Ashley dresses are sold in the US at this point, so I am glad to see her look has evolved with the times. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-help-styling-a-dress#post-1029957 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 05:53:23 +0000 Deborah 1029957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Fabbers,</p> <p>I have bought a couple of dresses in preparation for the summer. This is the first one.</p> <p>This is a silk Laura Ashley dress that I bought to fill a hole in my 'special occasion' wardrobe. Special occasion but not super dressy occasion:)<br /> I needed something in my wardrobe that could go to a wedding, church event (say Christmas Eve event), even a work event. Ideally the accessories would make it work for each occasion.</p> <p>The dress is one of the options I am considering wearing to host our annual Fashion Week Parade this week. I have had some tailoring done on the dress, but please keep in mind that the design &amp; style is 'oversized'. </p> <p>#1 &amp; #2 show the dress worn with an Obi belt</p> <p>#3 &amp; #4 show the dress worn with a buckled stretch belt</p> <p>#5 &amp; #6 show the dress worn sans belt. (excuse silly face in 6, DS slipped me a piece of chocolate)</p> <p>#7 show the back of the dress again sans belt.</p> <p>Please note, I have no make up on and the dress is not really styled. I am very keen for your input re belted or unbelted. I personally like it both ways, and I promise the dress looks better sans belt then I am standing properly lol!<br /> I am leaning in one direction but I think I need the advice of my fellow style queens.</p> <p>Thanks for looking.</p> <p>xxx Deborah</p> <p>p.s. I have a couple of other things to show you so may be a bit of a forum hog today... it all depends on whether I decide to act like a grown up and get of the computer and clean my house!! xxx </p>