https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought---wildcard-dresses-in-need-of-an-occasion Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:59:25 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought---wildcard-dresses-in-need-of-an-occasion/page/2#post-2181297 Mon, 22 Mar 2021 01:42:41 +0000 Sal 2181297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks again!</p> <p>Yes I think with fashion retail 2020 sped up some changes that were underway anyway.&nbsp; Certainly here it has meant that online shopping is much more prevalent (international and national), and a casualisation of the wardrobe.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought---wildcard-dresses-in-need-of-an-occasion/page/2#post-2181285 Mon, 22 Mar 2021 00:38:40 +0000 Jonesy 2181285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, you will be *so* ready when parties return! Both are gorgeous and work beautifully on you. Very sad about the boutique closing--what a nightmarish year for small businesses! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought---wildcard-dresses-in-need-of-an-occasion/page/2#post-2181255 Sun, 21 Mar 2021 21:34:59 +0000 JAileen 2181255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are both so pretty on you. &nbsp;I’m sure events will start to crop up. &nbsp;Even here, the light in the tunnel seems closer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought---wildcard-dresses-in-need-of-an-occasion/page/2#post-2181250 Sun, 21 Mar 2021 21:29:48 +0000 Anonymous 2181250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I love both of these! That is an incredible print on the blue.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought---wildcard-dresses-in-need-of-an-occasion/page/2#post-2181213 Sun, 21 Mar 2021 19:39:07 +0000 Sal 2181213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks again. I found some heels in the dress up box that I tired of about five years ago but feel like wearing again. So yes I might make an occasion.</p> <p>It is tough times in fashion for sure. Adapting is the name of the game. I think the shopping experience is changing so much right now - and for those of us that like the in store experience it might be harder to get. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought---wildcard-dresses-in-need-of-an-occasion/page/2#post-2181141 Sun, 21 Mar 2021 13:05:38 +0000 notsaf 2181141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE the floral dress on you Sal: looking fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought---wildcard-dresses-in-need-of-an-occasion/page/2#post-2181128 Sun, 21 Mar 2021 09:41:51 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2181128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are both wonderful on you. I’m with RobinF and Liesbeth on having occasion wear on hand instead of needing to buy it under pressure. </p> <p>I agree with many others about the versatility of the floral dress. The hemline makes me think Brooklyn’s recent seminar on skirts might be a good place to look for casual styling ideas. But really, you want to travel with it, so you can wear it to the museum and cafe one day, then to the symphony the next.</p> <p>Helena’s idea—throw a party and set the dress code to match your dresses—is best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought---wildcard-dresses-in-need-of-an-occasion/page/2#post-2181126 Sun, 21 Mar 2021 09:30:11 +0000 Synne 2181126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow!! Both are killers! Sad about the closing boutique... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought---wildcard-dresses-in-need-of-an-occasion/page/2#post-2181113 Sun, 21 Mar 2021 05:24:59 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2181113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wowza, Sal! these are both so beautiful, and you look like a movie star in them. I love that the dark one is navy and not black, a hard to find color that makes the dress even more special. You will find and make opportunities to wear them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought---wildcard-dresses-in-need-of-an-occasion/page/2#post-2180751 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 23:35:58 +0000 Sal 2180751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much! I feel excited to have these lovely options and will make the time to wear them,</p> <p>Yes to the floral with a black blazer - I have a black and a soft blue that will both work. Really good for the odd dressy occasion that I have - and I do go to church occasions sometimes where it will also work. </p> <p>And the navy will be fun for the evening. Stevie Nicks or Bewitched - it feels dramatic but in a good way.</p> <p>What I have noticed with occasions here is that people are wearing their dressy clothes - and enjoying getting nice things on. The frantic accumulation has slowed but we want to wear those things we love. </p> <p>Unfrumped - I related to what you said a lot.</p> <p>And thanks to all. The pleasure of a pretty dress ( or killer shoes etc) is real, and I think we should all wear the gorgeous things we have. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought---wildcard-dresses-in-need-of-an-occasion/page/2#post-2180581 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 17:03:34 +0000 Anonymous 2180581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun! They look great on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought---wildcard-dresses-in-need-of-an-occasion/page/2#post-2180565 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:20:08 +0000 Suz 2180565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are both gorgeous on you, Sally, and I can see you wearing them both with great joy. I love the floral for a wedding, as you say, or a supper out, or fancy brunch, or maybe even just a girls' night out when you want to look nice. The navy is extraordinary! Perfect for your style persona. It's dramatic, elegant, yet simple -- just <b>WOW </b>on you!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought---wildcard-dresses-in-need-of-an-occasion/page/2#post-2180525 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 14:22:55 +0000 Anonymous 2180525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous dresses. I would wear the first one to church. Create the occasions you need to wear them. Go out to a nice restaurant ( if one is open) for a birthday or anniversary, Both look amazing on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought---wildcard-dresses-in-need-of-an-occasion/page/2#post-2180413 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 02:50:55 +0000 Jaime 2180413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both gorgeous dresses and gorgeous on you! Love the Bewitched reference! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought---wildcard-dresses-in-need-of-an-occasion#post-2180350 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 21:31:37 +0000 nemosmom 2180350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh these are both so great on you, Sal!&nbsp; I get a cool Stevie Nicks vibe from the wings. You should definitely not wait for an occasion! Wear them around the block! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought---wildcard-dresses-in-need-of-an-occasion#post-2180347 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 20:52:10 +0000 Carla 2180347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent additions to your wardrobe, Sal! &nbsp;Get the. Lue one into rotation - stat! &nbsp;Does&nbsp;<i>not&nbsp;</i>need to be saved for a ‘special occaision’. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought---wildcard-dresses-in-need-of-an-occasion#post-2180336 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 19:12:20 +0000 Sal 2180336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all! </p> <p>I also think these styles and shapes have longevity - and I am set up for occasions. I will try the blue for work - there is no reason why not to!</p> <p>Yes this is the second local boutique that has closed in the last six months. The sort of place with an owner plus a couple of casual staff, range of local and imported brands, at the middle to upper price bracket. Off hand there are three others in my city- one is beyond my price range, one is often a bit minimalist/avant garde for my tastes, and the other has been good to me. I do need to support them or they soon won’t exist either. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought---wildcard-dresses-in-need-of-an-occasion#post-2180332 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 18:59:15 +0000 Cardiff girl 2180332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are both lovely on you and I doubt that they will date so good buys! You will get to wear them one day soon l am sure.Some of my most worn items have been unplanned spontaneous buys that’s the magic of shopping!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought---wildcard-dresses-in-need-of-an-occasion#post-2180277 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:36:53 +0000 Liesbeth 2180277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That black dress almost made me squeal with delight - no wonder you had to take it home.<br /> I'm not one to talk, having had NO formal occasions to attend for over 3 years... BUT I think party dresses should be wildcards; when you are actually looking for one you won't find any to your liking ;). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought---wildcard-dresses-in-need-of-an-occasion#post-2180260 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:33:03 +0000 Jules 2180260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are both really lovely and I feel the first one could also work for a nice meal out, or work as suggested. The second one with the added drama of the "cape" effect does read more special event to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought---wildcard-dresses-in-need-of-an-occasion#post-2180259 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:30:35 +0000 Anonymous 2180259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brilliant purchases, what luck!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought---wildcard-dresses-in-need-of-an-occasion#post-2180257 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:25:46 +0000 Minaminu 2180257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>amazing dresses and great finds! It's a shame that businesses are closing down, retail had a tough year everywhere.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought---wildcard-dresses-in-need-of-an-occasion#post-2180255 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:24:01 +0000 Anonymous 2180255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What lucky finds, and both are perfect for you! &nbsp;The color of the first one is especially striking on you. &nbsp;And the navy one will work brilliantly for any number of occasions, I'm sure. &nbsp;You're definitely inspiring me to go dress-shopping!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought---wildcard-dresses-in-need-of-an-occasion#post-2180253 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:18:29 +0000 Jenn 2180253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some of the best things in my closet have been wildcard purchases. These both look amazing on you—-you’ll just have to make some occasions! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought---wildcard-dresses-in-need-of-an-occasion#post-2180251 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:14:34 +0000 slim cat 2180251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both dresses are fab! Lucky you to find such great pieces - perfect fit, lovely print/color and endless possibilities - score! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought---wildcard-dresses-in-need-of-an-occasion#post-2180223 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 14:35:53 +0000 Angie 2180223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW.</p> <p>KILLER dresses, <b>Sal</b>! LOVE! Sooo flattering, elegant and pretty. You look sublime in both.&nbsp;</p> <p>Just wear the blue one with your white flatforms to work. If not know - when ;)</p> <p>And the black is perfect for 50th birthday Bond Party #2! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought---wildcard-dresses-in-need-of-an-occasion#post-2180221 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 14:25:46 +0000 Bonnie 2180221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both dresses are really lovely and your hair is looking great, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought---wildcard-dresses-in-need-of-an-occasion#post-2180206 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 13:28:51 +0000 ChristelJ 2180206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hooray for spontaneous purchases that turn out this well! Sometimes they are the best ones. I hope you get to wear these soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought---wildcard-dresses-in-need-of-an-occasion#post-2180204 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 13:23:47 +0000 Helena 2180204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow, these are absolutely made for you Sal. I think you should just throw a few parties and set the dress code, so you can wear them!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-bought---wildcard-dresses-in-need-of-an-occasion#post-2180177 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 12:32:05 +0000 Irina 2180177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great dresses and you look wonderful in them. It’s hard to find party dresses when needed, so consider yourself lucky to get them on discount. You won’t need to worry once a special occasion presents itself. </p>