https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-can-i-wear-this-kate-spade-martin-dress Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:14:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-can-i-wear-this-kate-spade-martin-dress#post-1171652 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 17:44:42 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1171652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's cute as a button but I agree that it's more of a picnic party/summer wedding dress, with the flippy skirt and the low back as well as front. I can imagine it working for work with a cardigan over, maybe, but I never like not being able to take off layers if necessary. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-can-i-wear-this-kate-spade-martin-dress#post-1171605 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 17:17:23 +0000 Diana 1171605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, I think it's gorgeous but my first hunch is that it's more of a party dress (not necessarily just formal party though; it would definitely work for more casual festive occasions too) than a work dress.&nbsp; Although you seem to have a knack for making all dresses work-appropriate so maybe with a blazer and cami it would work for you.&nbsp; Could you order, try with various stylings, and then return if it doesn't work?</p> <p>Re: the cleavage thing.&nbsp; With the OMGboobs gold dress, I think the reason why it got so cleavagey at the wedding banquet was that I was indeed wearing a pushup bra, and didn't realize that it would actually give me that much cleavage.&nbsp; Normally my boobs are very wide set and I have a broad sternum so that's pretty much all you'd see.&nbsp; Even with a regular bra I feel rather exposed in it, but it's not OMGboobs.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-can-i-wear-this-kate-spade-martin-dress#post-1171563 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 16:52:15 +0000 shedev 1171563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's very cute but the concerns over the neckline may make it not a ten for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-can-i-wear-this-kate-spade-martin-dress#post-1171505 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 16:07:12 +0000 lyn* 1171505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, a lot of food for thought :| Hmm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-can-i-wear-this-kate-spade-martin-dress#post-1171381 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 14:15:58 +0000 Helena 1171381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's really pretty and would be appropriate for work, out and about (I think from your posts you are a dress person, so you would wear?) - I can imagine it working for different occasions, say with a colorful cardi, vs. a dressy black blazer maybe, vs. a jean jacket.</p> <p>I agree with comments that it needs a cami though - I am bit of a prude, but that's too low-cut for my taste! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-can-i-wear-this-kate-spade-martin-dress#post-1171376 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 14:05:25 +0000 adorkable 1171376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd want to see it with a formal blazer for most work environments - and even then it might be too girly! (Errrr can you do a blazer or do you wear a lab coat thing?) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-can-i-wear-this-kate-spade-martin-dress#post-1171307 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 12:22:37 +0000 Anonymous 1171307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote no --- I fear it will languish in your closet, unless you have lots of summer garden parties to attend. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-can-i-wear-this-kate-spade-martin-dress#post-1171297 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 12:12:02 +0000 Emily 1171297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm... the neckline looks low to me, even on Taylor. &nbsp;I would say yes for dates or non-conservative social occasions, but no for meeting the parents and work. &nbsp;The deep V in the back makes it a no for me - I think that always looks odd layered over a blouse. &nbsp;The back V always says "party" to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-can-i-wear-this-kate-spade-martin-dress#post-1171285 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 11:29:50 +0000 rute 1171285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everywhere! With flat sandals or flats + denin jacket at weekends, with a jacket for work, with a clutch and heels for a fancy dinner!<br />Go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-can-i-wear-this-kate-spade-martin-dress#post-1171283 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 11:26:53 +0000 Joyce B 1171283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's pretty but too low cut in front for my taste. May be worn without moving or it may show more than was intended.<br /> I love the print and the back. A cami would ruin the back. If you want you can add a nice piece of fabric mimicking the front of a cami under the front dress opening so you do not lose the pretty back opening and it's more comfortable. You are good with sewing so I think you can do that.<br /> It's great for date night. Not for meeting his parents or for work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-can-i-wear-this-kate-spade-martin-dress#post-1171272 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 11:03:37 +0000 kkards 1171272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>date nights for sure, weddings absolutely. garden parties if you know anyone who has them, if not you could always give one so that you have a place to wear this lovely dress.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-can-i-wear-this-kate-spade-martin-dress#post-1171262 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 10:49:57 +0000 VernieJane 1171262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>PS Taylor probably had it tailored (no pun intended...) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-can-i-wear-this-kate-spade-martin-dress#post-1171260 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 10:48:03 +0000 VernieJane 1171260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This dress is so pretty! I think its really cute the way it is, for shopping or going out on a date, of course! But for work or meeting his parents, depending on your body, the neckline could be too low--dépends how it hangs really. But you could always put a spagetti string white tank top underneath just to create a little triangle of modesty at the neckline... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-can-i-wear-this-kate-spade-martin-dress#post-1171258 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 10:43:09 +0000 leopardluxe 1171258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you ever do brunch? My first thought when I saw the pattern and cut was, "what a lovely dress that would be&nbsp;for a Sunday brunch."&nbsp;</p> <p>...and not sure why, but for some reason I really want to see it with bright yellow pops of color (belt, bag or shoes). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-can-i-wear-this-kate-spade-martin-dress#post-1171251 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 10:23:29 +0000 unfrumped 1171251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pretty dress! But the style and print are not what I think of for work at all, even for young docs. Not the neckline, as layering can fix that. It just reads flowery- girlie off- work time to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-can-i-wear-this-kate-spade-martin-dress#post-1171242 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 09:17:19 +0000 ramya 1171242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm if you love it Lyn get it and try oit out. It does look very different on each one!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-can-i-wear-this-kate-spade-martin-dress#post-1171241 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 09:12:37 +0000 lyn* 1171241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Even on different models it looks different ... gah; maybe the first model had a push up bra? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-can-i-wear-this-kate-spade-martin-dress#post-1171240 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 09:09:27 +0000 ramya 1171240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm... It looks like Taylor's girls are far apart and that helps it from looking less booby. Sheesh I can't explain it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-can-i-wear-this-kate-spade-martin-dress#post-1171239 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 09:07:26 +0000 lyn* 1171239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, I think I see what you mean, Neel - it looks less "booby" on Taylor Swift. </p> <p><i>ETA - Ms. Swift and I are of similar sizes; she's 2" taller and about 10 lbs lighter, but same measurements.&nbsp;- "Taylor Swift&nbsp;Height - 177 cm, Weight - 58 kg, Measurements- 34-25-35, Bra&nbsp;Size-34B, Shoe&nbsp;Size</i><i>-8.5"</i></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-can-i-wear-this-kate-spade-martin-dress#post-1171237 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 09:02:13 +0000 ramya 1171237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always wear camisole... Preferabely the high neck square ones.(Thanks a lot girls!!). So with camisole you can probably wear it anywhere.</p> <p>This is a problem I face with most of the clothes. And camisole, tanks are my solutions:)</p> <p>Lyn you can wear top over this and use a skirt too Just to change things. Layering blouses under dress is something you do. Date nights , denim jacket , open hair. A statement necklace can help things too, on days you don't want to layer </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-can-i-wear-this-kate-spade-martin-dress#post-1171235 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 08:53:23 +0000 Neel 1171235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a gorgeous dress! And I think it would look great on you.</p> <p>As about the neckline ... for me ... That's a pretty low neckline, especially to meet *his* folks. I would use it for date nights or evening parties (but the floral might not really say *evening*) ... Even then with cami! So I am not really sure how you feel about it. It totally depends on your comfort level. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-can-i-wear-this-kate-spade-martin-dress#post-1171233 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 08:36:34 +0000 lyn* 1171233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am very fond of this dress, but I can't figure out where I can wear it as is... I don't really want to invest in it unless I can find a reasonable amount of places I can wear it to. The colours are very neutral so I can pair it with a whole bunch of colours and footwear, so I'm not too worried about that.</p> <ul> <li><b>Work</b> - I'd have to wear something under it - maybe a collared shirt, or a pussy-bow top; or a camisole underneath it. I can't flip it around because the back is also low cut. Or a cropped sweater overtop.</li> </ul> <ul> <li><b>Play</b> - Is this too low cut to wear out on a date? To meet his folks?</li> </ul>