https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-does-not-like-dressing-ip Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:34:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-does-not-like-dressing-ip/page/4#post-1548118 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 17:25:31 +0000 Isabel 1548118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE dressing up but I have very little occasion to. &nbsp; But "dressing" up around where I live means no yoga wear ! &nbsp;LOL&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-does-not-like-dressing-ip/page/4#post-1548084 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 16:31:57 +0000 Style Fan 1548084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't read through all the responses but the forum seems divided on this one.&nbsp; I get the chance to dress up about once a year if that.&nbsp; We might get invited to a wedding and then I have to decide if I have something to wear or if I need to buy something.&nbsp; <br />My problem is footwear.&nbsp; I like to dance and Mr. SF likes to dance.&nbsp; My feet are becoming less willing to dance.&nbsp; I sometimes wear fancy shoes and then shoes for dancing.<br />I have thought about renting a dress.&nbsp; That way my outfit is current and different.</p> <p>I do like dressing up but I am getting out of practice.&nbsp; Mr. SF looks great in a suit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-does-not-like-dressing-ip/page/4#post-1548033 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 14:29:19 +0000 Rebecca1147 1548033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love wearing dresses and skirts and even though I am in a very casual work environment, I don't wear jeans that often. When it comes to true dressing up, however, I am not as comfortable. "Dressing up" means wearing heels to me and my feet don't like them. So because of the shoe issue, I think of dressing up as not that fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-does-not-like-dressing-ip/page/4#post-1548012 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 14:03:57 +0000 cheryl 1548012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sad to say I really don't like dressing up. When I was younger I loved to dress up and go dancing. These days though, I don't feel comfortable or authentic when dressing up. I have just become way too casual. I do though wear a lot of sequins and bling in my casual everyday wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-does-not-like-dressing-ip/page/4#post-1547989 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 12:26:28 +0000 Janet 1547989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like to dress up, but like others have lamented, I don't have many occasions to truly do so. Even my more casual "date night" dress capsule is a bit, well, overstocked because hubs and I usually just go out "as-is" for a casual bite to eat. His wardrobe has become more casual since abandoning corporate America for the ranch, so it's getting to be more effort for him to change out of jeans and tees. I don't mind being *slightly* more dressed up than he is, but I don't want there to be a big disconnect between us when we go out. </p> <p>That said, at an event or party, I'm usually one of the more dressed-up people in the room. I'm OK with that. I'm extremely uncomfortable if I'm underdressed, but not so much if I'm overdressed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-does-not-like-dressing-ip/page/3#post-1547983 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 12:10:20 +0000 Belladogga 1547983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't like dressing up. &nbsp;Anything more than smart casual is stressful. I think it's a combination of the events requiring dressing up often being the sort of "small talk with strangers" situations that I'm not comfortable in and not having the right pieces and/or accessories.&nbsp;</p> <p>However, I didn't mind wearing suits in my law days - it was uniform dressing really. &nbsp;JCrew pants suit, shirt in a color that made me happy, heeled loafers or pointy toed pumps, studs or tiny drop earrings and watch. &nbsp;Done. &nbsp;Appropriate, comfortable, not totally unstylish. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-does-not-like-dressing-ip/page/3#post-1547844 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 02:11:57 +0000 SarahTheWhite 1547844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great question! I really do love to dress up. I wish I had more opportunities to do so. I just find the whole thing unnerving if I don't know what others will be doing. I don't like standing out as dressier or more casual than those around me, so it makes me really nervous if I don't have a clear idea of what is expected. If the event is known to be dressy, I am thrilled. I will say that it also feels special to me to dress very causally. My day to day work life is a very middle of the road smart casual, so dressing in a tank top and jeans feels almost as wonderful and out of the ordinary as formal wear. To me, nothing feels better than looking appropriate to the occasion/climate, so this plays heavily into my happiness factor with an outfit on either end of the spectrum. I would so love going to a black tie affair where I knew that formal attire was expected and where I could soak in all of the amazing colors, textures and finery, I'm actually not sure if I've ever been to such a thing before or if I've just seen enough movies to feel like I have. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-does-not-like-dressing-ip/page/3#post-1547825 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 01:32:11 +0000 Anonymous 1547825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a smart casual girl on most days, and dressing up is harder now that arthritis in my feet and ankles limit my footwear options.</p> <p>I don't do ultra dressy well, but neither do I like to dress too casually. I'm almost always more dressed up than everyone around me without even trying. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-does-not-like-dressing-ip/page/3#post-1547813 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 01:04:35 +0000 Anonymous 1547813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I absolutely love dressing up when I am getting dressed up for me (special event, theater, parties, holidays). &nbsp;I abhor it when I have to present a certain look for a certain event (office parties, weddings). &nbsp;Those occasions are almost all fails for me. &nbsp;I dress according to perceived expectations. &nbsp;Nothing about me shines through. &nbsp;I feel contrived on those occasions.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-does-not-like-dressing-ip/page/3#post-1547806 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 00:48:34 +0000 amiable 1547806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I miss having opportunities to dress up, but I really don't have them. &nbsp;I like to be about 1 step dressier than my surroundings (or equally dressy) - not a big difference in dressy-level, but not more casual than my surroundings either. &nbsp;(I know, you'd never guess that from my WIWs ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-does-not-like-dressing-ip/page/3#post-1547793 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 00:11:34 +0000 dashielle (Ann) 1547793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to hate it when I didn't know how to shop and before I knew my style preferences. Always felt like I had to dress either girlier or older than I felt. Now there are many more choices, but I still don't keep many fancy pieces because I don't live that life. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-does-not-like-dressing-ip/page/3#post-1547739 Fri, 28 Aug 2015 21:42:08 +0000 MsMaven 1547739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In the 90s we attended as many as 6 or 8 formal events a year and I had lots of dresses and two-piece outfits. My most expensive dress ever was a Judy Hornby (a sample from Neiman Marcus) that I wore to the grand opening of the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose. Funny thing was that the invitation came to me alone. I wore the dress at least 6 times in one year. I did enjoy dressing up.</p> <p>Then came the dot com bust and then DH retired the first time and Jobs and Zuckerberg set the style. If it weren't for cruises, I could go years without needing formal wear. No more charity balls, no more opulent parties at opulent homes (for a good cause, of course.)&nbsp;</p> <p>I will say that every one of my dresses had sleeves and at least reached the knee. And I didn't feel the least bit matronly in them.</p> <p>Today it is so difficult to find a decent dress. Even though my weight is about the same, my body has changed. Even if I had kept the 90s dresses, they wouldn't fit or look right now. Most dresses with sleeves don't appeal to me. I can't wear heels over a couple of inches. I hate pantyhose and shape wear. I'm now finished with whining.</p> <p>This year is unusual in that we have three weddings and will be in the procession for all, so I feel some obligation to the bride to make a nice appearance. Can't say I'm looking forward to the dress up part, except for the giraffe dress.</p> <p>So, I used to like dressing up, but not so much anymore.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-does-not-like-dressing-ip/page/3#post-1547727 Fri, 28 Aug 2015 20:53:12 +0000 SW Ann 1547727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love dressing up....I tried "casualizing" my daily dressing when I moved to Tucson, but I didn't feel like I was "me" anymore...So, I went back to dressing the way I wanted, and I was happy.&nbsp; At first, I got asked ALOT why I was "dressed up"....soon, though, people I saw all the time stopped asking, and started just complimenting me.&nbsp; Now, people ask where I shop, and occasionally for fashion advice...and I am happy with how I dress.&nbsp; I do stand out as the most dressed up in the room, often, but I've made peace with it.&nbsp; I don't wear lace dresses for grocery shopping, but I don't wear sweats and flip flops either.&nbsp; There's a wide wide area between those two, and I found my happy spot.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-does-not-like-dressing-ip/page/3#post-1547723 Fri, 28 Aug 2015 20:40:26 +0000 Bonnie 1547723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I enjoy getting dressed up and because I attend many performances that happens two or three times a month. &nbsp;I like seeing what other people are wearing and am always inspired. &nbsp;People who attend these functions are often very creative and their clothes reflect this - it's part of the fun of the event.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-does-not-like-dressing-ip/page/3#post-1547691 Fri, 28 Aug 2015 19:48:25 +0000 Penny 1547691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it! &nbsp;Fortunately, I have a few fabulous friends (and an understanding husband) who will dress up with me for dinners just for fun. &nbsp;That said, "casual" for me is say, a wrap dress with ballet flats on the weekend . . .&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-does-not-like-dressing-ip/page/3#post-1547681 Fri, 28 Aug 2015 19:14:12 +0000 kerlyn 1547681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do enjoy dressing up but find it a bit stressful. &nbsp;I often feel like I don't have all the "right" components to an outfit. &nbsp;I might have a dress that'll work, but none of my shoes look right. &nbsp;I have plenty of jewelry, but nothing "fancy" enough. &nbsp;My town is pretty casual so jeans are appropriate in most restaurants, although I do like to dress them up for date nights. &nbsp;But I sort of dread weddings because I never feel quite "put together". &nbsp;Although, hubby and I are usually more dressed up than the majority of the guests! &nbsp;I do wish I had an excuse to buy a beautiful dress, and actually wear it more than once!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-does-not-like-dressing-ip/page/3#post-1547652 Fri, 28 Aug 2015 18:23:43 +0000 texstyle 1547652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would really enjoy dressing up so much more if it didn't involve dry cleaning and uncomfortable shoes. I guess I like dressing up to a level - like someone said for "gallery opening" style or a casual wedding style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-does-not-like-dressing-ip/page/3#post-1547644 Fri, 28 Aug 2015 18:13:51 +0000 Kirstjen 1547644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like to dress up on rare occasions. &nbsp;I prefer a more casual existence. &nbsp;By that, I don't mean that I want to look like I'm ready to clean out the garage, but I really do not want to wear high heels for any reason. &nbsp;If I dress up, I still want to be in pants &amp; flat shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-does-not-like-dressing-ip/page/3#post-1547640 Fri, 28 Aug 2015 18:02:55 +0000 Amy 1547640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love to dress up. I like to see other people dressed up.</p> <p>I like to dress casually too and am glad when other people are comfortably attired and happy.I'm not a fan of ironing, so when I can get away without doing it, I'm glad.&nbsp;</p> <p>That being said, I do bemoan the age of casualness. There's a time and place for everything, imo. I don't understand why people feel free to go to the grocery store in pajamas. Or why someone would go to an opera or symphony in bermuda shorts and flip flops. If I'm out at a "posh" restaurant, I like to see other's dressed for the occasion. The guy in a t-shirt and baseball cap clashes with the ambiance. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-does-not-like-dressing-ip/page/3#post-1547625 Fri, 28 Aug 2015 17:46:55 +0000 Aziraphale 1547625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love dressing up. I wish I had more opportunities to do so. However, I don't bemoan the "age of casualness" because I appreciate the freedom of day-to-day casual dressing. I'm happiest in jeans and a tee, and I'm delighted that it is acceptable to dress this way on a regular basis.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-does-not-like-dressing-ip/page/3#post-1547535 Fri, 28 Aug 2015 16:13:13 +0000 Beth Ann 1547535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Several times over the last few months I've debated on starting a thread that goes something like this:</p> <p>Does my "dressy lady" gene reveal some truth about my self that I should heed?&nbsp; When should I conform to an ultra-casual lifestyle, and when should I consider making changes that allow me to "dress" a bit more?&nbsp; For me, that could involve being bold in making my own singing performance opportunities in my new community.&nbsp; It could mean retooling my music therapy credentials and working more with clients in a structured setting, partly to replace my University work in Illinois. </p> <p>Of course, those decisions shouldn't be made on the basis of wanting to wear prettier clothes!&nbsp; But perhaps my dressy inclinations mean that I thrive in more formal public settings?&nbsp; </p> <p>Then this morning I read this article: <a href="http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2015/july-august/biblical-meaning-of-clothing.html" rel="nofollow"><a href="http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2015/july-august/biblical-meaning-of-clothing.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.christianitytoday.c.....thing.html</a> </a>(I've shared it with Inge).&nbsp; And I smiled at this quote:</p> <p>"And consider the elaborate nature of the<br /> priestly clothing detailed in Exodus 28; the celebrated gold-laced<br /> bridal gown in Psalm 45:13–14; and the Proverbs 31 woman, who dresses<br /> her household in scarlet. From these and other texts, we learn that the<br /> Christian story embraces the festive, fine, and elaborate dress<br /> associated with fashion."</p> <p>Ooh..... now I can be dressy <i>and </i>spiritual, too.&nbsp; Double win!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-does-not-like-dressing-ip/page/3#post-1547509 Fri, 28 Aug 2015 15:37:28 +0000 Anonymous 1547509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>CJ I'm in Greece on holiday at the moment and yes, I'm wearing my nice dresses and some heels...it's fab!<br /> Angie, you know I'm on team dressy and given half a chance would love to be on team formal dressy too.<br /> I'd be up for a dress up challenge or YLF party...but wait till I get back from my hols! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-does-not-like-dressing-ip/page/3#post-1547430 Fri, 28 Aug 2015 13:32:33 +0000 Anonymous 1547430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had a high school reunion in August and because my hometown was pretty much surrounded by forest fires, roads closing, including the whole town shutting down, I decided not to go, as did almost the whole class, only a few showed. &nbsp;</p> <p>For that occasion, I had chosen one dressy outfit and one casual, head to toe, intentional dressing. &nbsp;Twas so much fun putting it all together. &nbsp;And it motivated me. &nbsp;What I learned is that I need more occasions to dress up for and I do live in a casual environ.</p> <p>I am retired now. &nbsp;I always dressed well at work, maybe a step up from the norm. &nbsp;Never wore jeans except on non-teaching days when I was in my office grading papers (college teacher). &nbsp;</p> <p>I'm all for "creating" occasions to dress up for. &nbsp;That act itself instills self-care and keeps us upright!</p> <p>Angie, my son now lives in Seattle. &nbsp;That is, indeed, a casual city. &nbsp;Even in very nice restaurants, I saw casual wear 70% of the time. &nbsp;When my son suggested going out to eat, I always dressed up a bit. &nbsp;His reaction, "mom, this is Seattle. &nbsp;you're fine." &nbsp;But he seemed pleased when I did. &nbsp;My folks lived in Kingston for years, across the water from you, and they always dressed casually. &nbsp;</p> <p>When in Rome . . . on a vacation in Crete, however, a lot of people dressed up at night. &nbsp;I loved it seeing people of all ages, wandering the streets, in dresses and skirts, heels as well, even though it was summer and tourist haven.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-does-not-like-dressing-ip/page/3#post-1547420 Fri, 28 Aug 2015 13:18:32 +0000 skylurker 1547420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't like dressing up.<br />I feel disguised, because my slouchy posture, my natural face&amp;hair and most important of all, my mood (dressing up events are chores), clash with the outfit.<br />This "ugly duckling turns into a swan" process never works for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-does-not-like-dressing-ip/page/3#post-1547366 Fri, 28 Aug 2015 12:15:24 +0000 AnnieMouse 1547366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*raises hand*&nbsp;</p> <p>I like clothes, but I am not a dress-up person. I don't even like "smart casual."&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-does-not-like-dressing-ip/page/3#post-1547362 Fri, 28 Aug 2015 12:06:54 +0000 dakotacheryl 1547362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What I wear for work is dressed up enough for me.<br />I do lament how casually folks dress for weddings and funerals around here...<br />Also, my husband (and my mom until she passed away this year) and I have season tickets every year for the Broadway Play series that comes to our Civic Center. We will dress nicely, but others are literally wearing sweatshirts and jeans that look like they need a good washing...sigh </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-does-not-like-dressing-ip/page/3#post-1547334 Fri, 28 Aug 2015 10:32:36 +0000 Helen11 1547334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea of dressing up, but the reality is that I usually don't get the whole outfit right. I just don't get the occasions to practise! Oh to be a bridesmaid again with someone else to do my hair and makeup.<br /> Gaylene, I'm with you on men in suits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-does-not-like-dressing-ip/page/3#post-1547327 Fri, 28 Aug 2015 10:18:36 +0000 jenanded 1547327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am loving wearing dresses, heels etc in my current job. But casualisation and our hot climate mean I can't wear dress ups like beautiful velvet coats, scarves, long sleeves etc etc.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-does-not-like-dressing-ip/page/3#post-1547323 Fri, 28 Aug 2015 10:06:23 +0000 Summer 1547323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I, too lament the over-casualisation of our present day lives. &nbsp;Looking back at pictures of previous decades - up to the '50s, say - I'm always struck by how smart everyone looks just going about their everyday lives - dresses, hats, gloves, men in suits and ties. &nbsp;I know we can't go back, but I think it's nice at least to dress appropriately for the occasion.<br />I relish the opportunity to really dress up, perhaps for a wedding or similar occasion: they make a wonderful change in my mostly-casual life. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-does-not-like-dressing-ip/page/3#post-1547322 Fri, 28 Aug 2015 10:04:45 +0000 Bijou 1547322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love to dress up too. &nbsp;I am often more dressy than required. &nbsp;My daily style usually incorporates a dressy element (coat, blazer, silk blouse, lace top) because I feel more me that way. &nbsp;I will happily go shopping in a velvet coat!&nbsp; </p>