https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-if-either-dress-would-you-pick-for-me Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 07 May 2026 23:18:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-if-either-dress-would-you-pick-for-me#post-713041 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 01:12:33 +0000 Mo 713041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Unfrumped, I am an hourglass - although it might not be easily seen with my daily attire, I must admit. I'm a fan of halters, as well. I think it should work in that regard. The length might not, though.</p> <p>Suz, I take that as a huge compliment. We'll get there! </p> <p>Shabby, I love the colors, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-if-either-dress-would-you-pick-for-me#post-713035 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 01:03:52 +0000 Anonymous 713035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is 1 the same as 3? I like that one in any color! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-if-either-dress-would-you-pick-for-me#post-713018 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:32:31 +0000 unfrumped 713018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So, I'm the wet blanket, but I don't think the black dress is so fab on the models that are shown. To my eye they are more sloppy than easy-breezy. That doesn't mean they won't look good IRL--just that I can't "see" it. ? too much fabric, or maybe the gathers both top and bottom. Give it the true test in the mirror, though, because this would clearly be a body-shape dependent style that some might rock and others not. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-if-either-dress-would-you-pick-for-me#post-713000 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 23:53:43 +0000 Suz 713000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you made the right choice. Patagonia is small for gear but maybe not for dresses. </p> <p>And I am proud of you for finding a nice-looking option for your real life. You go, girl!! </p> <p>You are a great model for me, and don't think I'm not learning from you. In my slow and halting way, I am. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-if-either-dress-would-you-pick-for-me#post-712896 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 21:08:32 +0000 catgirl 712896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, you're not as busty as I am, and you can wear more fitted clothes, so I think it could work out... keeping fingers crossed with you! Our power went out due to windstorms - I was trying to reply earlier! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-if-either-dress-would-you-pick-for-me#post-712893 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 21:05:12 +0000 Mo 712893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Uh oh. Already bought it. But I can return it - and there is a size small floating around. It really looks like the only part that is fitted to the body is the bust . . . crossing my fingers and hoping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-if-either-dress-would-you-pick-for-me#post-712891 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 21:03:44 +0000 catgirl 712891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Patagonia runs small - I wouldn't size down. It irritates me that their gear is made only for the flat-chested... sometimes I can't tell if the models are male or female!</p> <p><a href="http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/womens-merino-wool-baselayer-2-lightweight-baselayer-crew?p=36725-0-868" rel="nofollow">http://www.patagonia.com/us/pr.....6725-0-868</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-if-either-dress-would-you-pick-for-me#post-712844 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:04:55 +0000 Mo 712844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, I went with the Patagonia. I like that the tencel/cotton blend will be sturdy but still drape nicely. Funny, I remember really liking this dress when I first saw it 2 years ago but didn't buy it for one reason or another . . . Oh, I know, it was because back then my mental price limit on a dress was like $25 and it was going for $70 or something lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-if-either-dress-would-you-pick-for-me#post-712835 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:51:12 +0000 shiny 712835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you are interested, when i was in AT this weekend I noticed they had maxi dresses all on sale for only $9.99. Well, that was my local store. I see they are selling for $39.99 online now. </p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-green-maxi" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....green-maxi</a></p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-petite-in-a-maxi" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....-in-a-maxi</a></p> <p>I am only 5'0 tall, I got the petite and both these dresses can be worn with flats -- no dragging on the ground. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-if-either-dress-would-you-pick-for-me#post-712831 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:43:21 +0000 CocoLion 712831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1, although #2 is a better color for hangin' with cat hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-if-either-dress-would-you-pick-for-me#post-712829 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:42:07 +0000 Mo 712829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Lisa. That helps. I may risk the xs. It measures 34" bust which will fit me and I'm sure the rest sort of floats over the figure. Here goes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-if-either-dress-would-you-pick-for-me#post-712818 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:25:36 +0000 Lisa 712818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote black because that would look great with a denim jacket as a topper for a dinner out. I've sized up one in pantagonia in the past but that was for their slim fit, they have different fit styles for their dresses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-if-either-dress-would-you-pick-for-me#post-712754 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 18:40:36 +0000 Jyoti 712754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd go with the black. Definitely seems more versatile, and I agree with AG that the second looks too casual to my eye. Considering you really actually wanted a printed silky dress, I'd go with the slightly more dressy option. xD </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-if-either-dress-would-you-pick-for-me#post-712741 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 18:36:08 +0000 Mo 712741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, the next question is if Patagonia is a brand to size down rather than up in. Being of a flowy nature I'm thinking it might work for my shorter waist and overall shorter stature to try the smaller of 2 sizes? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-if-either-dress-would-you-pick-for-me#post-712729 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 18:24:25 +0000 DeclawedJaguar 712729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The black is great too, the only reason I doubted that choice was the cat hair. I have a black cat and a white cat, so either black or white are out for my lounging capsule. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-if-either-dress-would-you-pick-for-me#post-712719 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 18:14:10 +0000 catgirl 712719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the black for versatility - the grey in the maxi seems SO casual to my eye... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-if-either-dress-would-you-pick-for-me#post-712714 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 18:12:20 +0000 Mo 712714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Declawedjaguar! It is sold out, so I have to choose from what I can find on eBay. I actually like it in black, though. My only two 'LBDs' are quite dressy, and so not as versatile as the title would suggest. And I didn't realize until I saw the last pic that it has pockets! Love me some pockets! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-if-either-dress-would-you-pick-for-me#post-712707 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 18:05:53 +0000 DeclawedJaguar 712707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 all the way! Is it possible to get it in one of the other colors, though, like the kelly green or grey shown in pic 3? That dress will look great on your figure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-if-either-dress-would-you-pick-for-me#post-712699 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 17:59:57 +0000 Mo 712699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I figured I could belt either dress with my own if I wanted to. One consideration is always that I am a bit short waisted, so sometimes a thicker belt of my own can combat a built in waist that's a tad too low.<br /> The black dress is 47" at the shortest point of the hem and the maxi is 57". I am 5 '4 1/2". I measured my maxi that drags on the ground and it's 60". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-if-either-dress-would-you-pick-for-me#post-712695 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 17:56:57 +0000 Anonymous 712695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is hard. Are you comfortable being out in the sun in black? I like #2 better but the length of #1. I love how #2 looks like a skirt and blouse and have a weakness for grey and white/cream stripes. #1 really draws attention to the bust line. Would you sub a different belt for the self belt on #1? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-if-either-dress-would-you-pick-for-me#post-712694 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 17:56:26 +0000 rae 712694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, the black is super cool. Love the draping for you. Can you also switch out the belt on that one? IKWYM about lengths and materials for sweating and sitting - wore a short dress to a baseball game recently and really wished it would have been a midi! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-if-either-dress-would-you-pick-for-me#post-712687 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 17:52:18 +0000 Mo 712687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As I mentioned in another thread, as much as I'd like a silky, luxurious, printed long sleeved dress, my reality is a need a casual summer one still, for the 'knock about in the heat' capsule. By that I mean, sweat in it walking to the store, sit on the seawall of the river, lounge at home with the cat hair, whatever. Most of my other dresses are not of a material, or length, to do these things.<br /> Here are a couple by Patagonia and Athleta. </p> <p>yay - black midi dress (#3 is just a better pic of #1- same dress)<br /> nay - stripe maxi dress (#2)</p> <p>Thanks! </p>