https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-linen-dress---kr Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:45:25 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-linen-dress---kr#post-873006 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 01:41:45 +0000 Transcona Shannon 873006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-linen-dress---kr#post-872920 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 22:38:04 +0000 columbine(erin) 872920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much, Ingunn. I like this dress a lot. Certainly it looks fantastic on you! I looked through the website and love a lot of their things. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-linen-dress---kr#post-872390 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 07:28:00 +0000 Ingunn 872390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No problem! I bought a UK size 10. I think the size guide on the site is pretty accurate, and my measurements are in line with the size I chose. A UK size 10 would normally be a US 6. I think the Monsoon dresses are true to size, but if the dress had been a fit-and-flare, and with a slight stretch, I would have picked an UK 8 because I often need to size down in tops. So depending on the silhouette and material, I often end up in different sizes. </p> <p>While I was in the US last summer, I had a shopping spree at BR, and almost everything I bought is in size 4. I also bought a couple of items in 6P. If I tried something in US Small, it were often too big, so sizing is confusing! I hardly buy Extra Small at home. </p> <p>Equivalent of European Small: UK 8-10 and US 4-6 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-linen-dress---kr#post-872317 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 04:28:46 +0000 columbine(erin) 872317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I went to the site and found that they have it in blue, too. I'm smitten, been looking for a dress so much like that one for awhile. Do you mind sharing what size you got (UK or US, I'm confused a little by the sizing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-linen-dress---kr#post-871982 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 23:20:07 +0000 ruthe 871982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I'm happy you got the dress Ingunn! You're going to love it!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-linen-dress---kr#post-871849 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:22:30 +0000 Deborah 871849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is beautiful Ingunn! I think the little tweak will make it perfect. It doesn't look bad as is, but I can understand the need for a little shape:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-linen-dress---kr#post-871834 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:12:48 +0000 Tina.b 871834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this is going to be a wonderful piece for you Ingunn. I love a linen dress in the summer, despite a few wrinkles. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-linen-dress---kr#post-871828 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:10:53 +0000 Suz 871828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ingunn, I think you made the right decision. The angle of these photos isn't the greatest which has affected people's judgement of how you look in a sheath. In reality you wear a sheath very well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-linen-dress---kr#post-871826 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:10:02 +0000 Ingunn 871826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Woo-hoo, Angie! I'm very happy to hear that. I think it needs a little alteration, but I don't want it to be body con at all. A skimming fit, that's what I'm after. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-linen-dress---kr#post-871824 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:07:46 +0000 Angie 871824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it! </p> <p>Does it really need alteration, Ingunn? It's linen and supposed to fit roomier. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-linen-dress---kr#post-871810 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:53:22 +0000 Ingunn 871810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dress is from Monsoon, a UK based retailer. They have lots of great dresses if you like classic styles. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-linen-dress---kr#post-871678 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:35:52 +0000 columbine(erin) 871678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Where is the dress from? I saw another thread and the larger size looks best to me. So pretty! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-linen-dress---kr#post-871601 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:21:49 +0000 Ingunn 871601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are the most wonderful enablers! I think it has workhorse potential if only the fit gets right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-linen-dress---kr#post-871595 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:16:01 +0000 unfrumped 871595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks very fresh. I agree with alterations--just enough to skim and shape, and not super-tight. I think even though it may give, the tighter is is the more that will bag out. Also having a bit of ease makes it look like it's meant for warm weather. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-linen-dress---kr#post-871591 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:08:52 +0000 catgirl 871591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this with the proposed alteration. So pretty - I agree, very Gatsby! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-linen-dress---kr#post-871589 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:06:53 +0000 Kiwichik 871589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great from the side and with the waist pulled in </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-linen-dress---kr#post-871567 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:00:15 +0000 Raisin 871567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think with a nipped in waist it will definitely look great. The dress is very pretty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-linen-dress---kr#post-871560 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:58:31 +0000 Suz 871560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this is one of those items that probably looks a lot better IRL than in the pics. Altered, it could be super on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-linen-dress---kr#post-871539 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:47:41 +0000 Ingunn 871539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all advice. I've put it on hold until Monday, to check expenses for alteration. I could do it myself, too. Definitely the larger one, as the other is too tight in the bust. I liked it, it was a soft quality, sturdy enough for everyday wear. It was a quality piece (straight seams etc). The lace is quite heavy, which I liked. The lining is cotton voile, the shell is linen. The creasing didn't look problematic to me at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-linen-dress---kr#post-871517 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:36:37 +0000 harmonica 871517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second Beth Ann Lovely dress and you have lots of fun scarves, shoes and necklaces to create different vibes for this dress </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-linen-dress---kr#post-871516 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:35:00 +0000 Transcona Shannon 871516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The way you're holding the dress in the last pic looks like a good fit Ingunn. I agree that the top needs some tailoring. Are the arm holes comfortable in this size?</p> <p>As with anything linen, you have to make "peace with the crease" as Angie would say. I personally love linen (I had a pair of white linen trousers I wore to death) and the creases and wrinkling never bothered me - it's part of the aesthetic and charm of the fabric IMO. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-linen-dress---kr#post-871513 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:33:33 +0000 Beth Ann 871513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this size, with the waist taken in. Linen stretches, by the way, unless it's lined, and it can shrink with washing.</p> <p>As for the creasing --- the detailing in the dress make this far less noticeable and not a problem, to my eye. Love the white on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-linen-dress---kr#post-871509 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:31:35 +0000 modgrl 871509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the smaller size on you but not if it is too tight to move. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-linen-dress---kr#post-871500 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:18:18 +0000 Parsley 871500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very summery and pretty!<br /> I'm with you in dreaming about warm sunny days when we can wear clothes like that. Summer can't come soon enough! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-linen-dress---kr#post-871468 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:47:33 +0000 Glory 871468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not sure on the sizing. This one would need an alternation. In the smaller size you showed us a back and arm view. How do those areas fit in this size. I love the dress - I find that linen does stretch out a bit. which parts are cotton </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-linen-dress---kr#post-871457 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:42:52 +0000 Anonymous 871457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So pretty! Looks like you're ready to go picnic on Gatsby's lawn. I agree, too big now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-linen-dress---kr#post-871446 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:36:28 +0000 kellygirl 871446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very pretty! It is definitely too big without alteration ( in 1.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-linen-dress---kr#post-871435 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:32:22 +0000 Ingunn 871435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is the larger size. It needs alteration, too wide around my waist. Otherwise ok?</p> <p>ETA: While running errands downtown, I realized that I liked the dress too much to keep it on standby. It has all the qualities I wanted: Classic shape, beautiful fabric, interesting details, knee length, and it will not be difficult to have it tailored. So - I went back and picked it up. Tonight I've needled it, and it *will* become great once finished. I do realize that a sheath is a more challenging shape for me than fit-and-flare, but I really want to have more silhouettes than that in my wardrobe. When it is ready to wear, I'll show you more flattering photos </p>