https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-1950s-summer-top-and-too-big-dress Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:55:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-1950s-summer-top-and-too-big-dress#post-2383625 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:26:59 +0000 Ket 2383625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Suz, Lisa, SW Ann</b>, oh thank you!! I really feel like my summer wardrobe so far has been one of the most satisfying experiences, sartorially speaking, I've had in 5-6 years.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>I will definitely come back with an update on the papaya dress. Sadly, we are in the midst of a spring snow storm again. It won't warm up again until Sunday or Monday. Really bummed to pause all my fun summer clothes again. &gt;.&lt;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-1950s-summer-top-and-too-big-dress#post-2383506 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:46:35 +0000 SW Ann 2383506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't wait to see you in the "papaya" dress in the correct size.&nbsp; That color looks fab on you, and it looks like a real winner for summer. Love that black top too. Your summer wardrobe is shaping up to be great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-1950s-summer-top-and-too-big-dress#post-2383494 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:31:49 +0000 Lisa 2383494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brilliant find with the bubble sleeve black top. It's lovely on you paired with the floral pants.</p> <p>The coral dress is a superb color and shape, I hope one size down is a perfect fit. This looks like a great dress for summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-1950s-summer-top-and-too-big-dress#post-2383478 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 17:50:45 +0000 Suz 2383478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What <b>Angie</b> said! I love the top on you -- brilliant with the printed pants! It's perfect for your style. And yes, try the dress a size down for sure! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-1950s-summer-top-and-too-big-dress#post-2383474 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 17:25:14 +0000 Ket 2383474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Angie</b>, oh you're so welcome, lovely lady :)</p> <p><div>I am squeeing just a bit. I adore Sophia Loren!!! And I really love the black blouse. I scoured resale sites to find it. It's an older Eloquii design and it's the only one I could find, so I'm really thrilled! I'm excited about the dress. I found a smaller size, so I will try it with my knitted wraps soon :D&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-1950s-summer-top-and-too-big-dress#post-2383472 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 17:17:38 +0000 Angie 2383472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*blushing*</p> <p>Thanks for the kind words<b> Ket</b> and <b>Jenni </b>:)&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Ket</b>, the black blouse is soooo Sophia Loren!!! Romantic, dramatic, and very YOU! Love it with the pants in #1! $9 well spent.</p> <p>By all means try the dress down a size. Has great potential! Try your knitted wraps over it too.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-1950s-summer-top-and-too-big-dress#post-2383454 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:06:56 +0000 Ket 2383454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jaime</b>, thank you! I love late 50s and early 60s looks, especially if more glamorous and sensual. I'm feeling delighted that my outfits are similar to my inspo photos.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Star</b>, I really love it with the pants too! The olive skirt was a total wild card but so far, not wearing it or even loving it. (Might pass it on.) re orange, I really love the color too, so thank you! Bummer about your pants (been there before myself). Maybe you can find another papaya item for this spring/summer? I do think a smaller size dress will work, especially with such a full skirt. I'll report back when the smaller size arrives.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Jenni</b>, OOH! I thought the exact same thing after I posted!! It really sounds like our Angie&nbsp;♥</p> <p><b>Robin</b>, I'm to thrilled everyone is loving the top and dress as much as I am! I ordered the dress in a smaller size. The color and style really capture my heart for this summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-1950s-summer-top-and-too-big-dress#post-2383450 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:35:58 +0000 RobinF 2383450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with the above comments - great black top and the dress is definitely worth getting in a smaller size! Love that color!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-1950s-summer-top-and-too-big-dress#post-2383446 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:07:51 +0000 Jenni NZ 2383446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isn’t it cool that the character’s name is Angie? That quote could be about our very own YLF Angie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-1950s-summer-top-and-too-big-dress#post-2383445 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 08:12:11 +0000 Star (Lise) 2383445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the black top. Especially stunning with the tropical pants. Love the papaya colour. I have pants that I named papaya which unfortunately are too small currently. The colour suits you! It makes sense to me that a size down will work with the fuller skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-1950s-summer-top-and-too-big-dress#post-2383438 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 23:57:36 +0000 Jaime 2383438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your inspo pics dovetail beautifully with your style Ket. I especially like the black top and tropical pants - exactly the sort of glamourous summer look the Blumarine dresses conjure up. Dress or something similar in a smaller size is worth finding - I think with those kind of dresses fitting the top half is most important. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-1950s-summer-top-and-too-big-dress#post-2383432 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:46:28 +0000 Ket 2383432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My very dear stylist friend once wrote this about Connie Francis' character in the movie <b><i></i></b><i>Where The Boys Are:</i></p> <p><strong><i></i></strong><i>The Angies of the world use fashion not only as personal expression of the joy of being alive, they use it to amuse themselves and others</i><i>. <b></b></i></p> <p> <div>I really love her observation. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>in a similar vein, but much punchier, are these dresses from Blumarine S/S 2012. They really float my boat. I have avoided the kind of '50s fit 'n flare shape for some time. But I'm enjoying just a touch of it again with this coral dress.&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-1950s-summer-top-and-too-big-dress#post-2383431 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:36:51 +0000 Ket 2383431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jenni</b>, oh yay! Thank you, this helps a lot. Sizing-- I got the dress in a 1X plus size. The brand is from Target and their plus sizes seem to run quite large compared to my favorite City Chic clothes. I did check Target's sizing chart for it before purchase. I thought maybe their chart wasn't accurate (I've had that happen). Should have believed the chart; it's accurate. ha! I am swimming in at least 6-8 inches of excess of fabric in bust and waist.&nbsp; </p> <p>I'm tickled you think I look like Connie in my tropical outfit! :D&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-1950s-summer-top-and-too-big-dress#post-2383430 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:26:46 +0000 Ket 2383430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Nuanced</b>, thank you! I feel really excited about these finds. Thank you for the thoughts for the orange dress! I think I'm going to try XL, as the skirt is quite flared/gathered. Plus, there is only one XL available on resell sites, but XXL seems more abundant. So we'll see. I'll report back.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div><b>Cookie</b>, I really love the top too! I kind of wondered if hip measurement mattered. It's been 10 years since I wore a dress this style.&nbsp;</p> <p></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-1950s-summer-top-and-too-big-dress#post-2383429 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:24:49 +0000 Jenni NZ 2383429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dress style is definitely good on you! I am unclear what size you actually bought. Sounds like XL will be worth trying.<br /> The black top is great too, especially with your pants. You look amazing in pic 3. Just like the actress in pic 6! I’ve never heard of that movie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-1950s-summer-top-and-too-big-dress#post-2383428 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:21:08 +0000 Cookie 2383428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the graceful neckline of the top. The dress is definitely worth getting in a smaller size! Hip measurement doesn’t matter at all in that style—that’s one of its benefits, haha. Both style and color look lovely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-1950s-summer-top-and-too-big-dress#post-2383427 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:16:22 +0000 nuancedream 2383427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the black "bubble" off the shoulder top. What a great thrifted find at only $9! That breezy orange dress looks fab on you! Definitely get it in a smaller size. If the skirt was more straight cut than flared, then sizing up would make sense. You would probably need to have the bust altered for the best fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-1950s-summer-top-and-too-big-dress#post-2383425 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:31:47 +0000 Ket 2383425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Couple more summer items.&nbsp;</p> <p>Photos 1-3: Eloquii black "bubble" off-shoulder top. Lovely mid-weight cotton blend. It has a deeper scoop neckline. Very easy to wear on shoulder, maybe more-so than off shoulder! Styled with tropical pants and new tube skirt. Despite the longer sleeves, it's very breezy due to a relaxed, fluid torso. Thrifted online for $9, in pristine condition. (I don't know if it was ever worn tbh.)</p> <p>Photos 4-5: A New Day coral-orange sun dress. (I almost want to call it papaya.) &nbsp;Sadly, this is too large Is this dress style good on me and worth buying in a smaller size?? I love that it's 100% cotton. Very breezy and comfy! Pockets. And a glorious orangey coral color! What do you all think?? Thrifted online for $10.</p> <p> <div><br /></div><div>My only issue is... by bust and waist size, I should order XL. But by hip size I should look for XXL. But the skirt is very flared, so I should think XL should work? </p> <p>Both top and dress reminds me of Connie Francis in Where The Boys Are... (Photos 6-9) weeee!!!&nbsp;</p> <p> </div></p>