https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-dress-kr Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:19:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-dress-kr/page/2#post-2140412 Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:26:42 +0000 anne 2140412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jules, yes the sleeves can be cuffed, there are tabs to hold it.<br /> Unfrumped, thanks I really feel you do get the issues! Thanks for your thorough reply.<br /> Angie, if you could manage it, could I get your thoughts on the fit. Note that could probably easily take the side seams in, I have often done that in the past. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-dress-kr/page/2#post-2140266 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:50:05 +0000 unfrumped 2140266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it all depends on how much you want to go in this direction, whether it is too hard to return and maybe too hard to find anything remotely similar ( I’ve been THERE) and what is your tolerance for some of the newer , comfortable but less “ conventionally flattering proportions for footwear. You can absolutely wear this style of dress well.<br /> From the photos, the dress is not a perfect fit out of the gate. The sleeves don’t fit you currently , and that detracts from the intended look, but might be fixable as noted above.<br /> the long ( -and full) sleeves plus midi length plus dark color are a lot , from the way my eye sees things, but might not bother you.<br /> I cuff most of my long sleeved shirts to show some wrist, and if you like that look, it would lighten things up.<br /> It’s not clear if the shoes you actually would wear with dresses “ go “ with this dress, and whether you want to wear light Foote and bare legs or not. “Sneakers are fab” is too broad a statement if someone is going for a particular look, and even then may require certain styles or colors and doesn’t work for all situations, which of course is just IMO and different from lots of others, I have always had to focus my dresses or skirts around what footwear I’m willing and able to wear. Obviously that’s limiting and getting more so, but it’s because I may have a certain look and feel I want to get from an outfit, and if I can’t really put it together I might wear other items /outfits instead. Of course I am not always that picky or successful , but those are questions that go through my mind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-dress-kr/page/2#post-2140261 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:11:07 +0000 Jules 2140261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it with bare legs! Hopefully you have some other footwear options? Re: the sleeves, can they be cuffed? I know you have some sewing skills too but a folded sleeve showing your wrist and a bit of forearm might work well.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-dress-kr/page/2#post-2140187 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:47:31 +0000 anne 2140187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the shoe love, but they are old and dangerously slippery and I have fallen in them, so they are going. The cat, I do indeed understand bookmarking and like animal print, but getting any more is a very long term prospect right now as I have fussy feet.<br /> Slim cat I know a higher waist looks better, but it is my actual waist, and I hate the sensation of a thin belt over my rib cage, not to mention that if I lose weight to what I was pre winter may well have a waistline about 3 inches smaller than my ribs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-dress-kr#post-2140101 Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:07:03 +0000 Angie 2140101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rocking the dress with the animal print wedges!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-dress-kr#post-2140078 Sun, 23 Aug 2020 16:15:59 +0000 The Cat 2140078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the outfit with the leopard shoes.</p> <p>I am viewing this in sharp sunlight, so I may be wrong, but to me it looks like your leopard shoes are kind of bookending your hair. (Always a great, harmonious look, as you may know from earlier blog posts from Angie. ) So If this happens to be the case, I would suggest you look for more leopard footwear and other leopard items. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-dress-kr#post-2140074 Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:20:32 +0000 rachylou 2140074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it with the leopard shoes ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-dress-kr#post-2140066 Sun, 23 Aug 2020 14:53:11 +0000 slim cat 2140066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice - love the look with bare legs and leopard print shoes!&nbsp;<br />Maybe cutting and moving belt loops up will bring it to a better position proportionally - just a smidge higher.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-dress-kr#post-2140063 Sun, 23 Aug 2020 14:44:42 +0000 Bijou 2140063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I really like it with bare legs and your leopard print heels. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-dress-kr#post-2140060 Sun, 23 Aug 2020 14:34:16 +0000 anne 2140060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Jane. I will try with sneakers. That would be comfy!<br /> Cjh, yes I know the sleeves are too long. I have short arms so that happens a lot. Good idea of yours to move the button. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-dress-kr#post-2140056 Sun, 23 Aug 2020 13:57:49 +0000 cjh 2140056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dress is pretty and I think it looks good on you. But you might consider shortening the sleeves. If they have button cuffs, just move the buttons a bit to make the cuffs a little tighter and sit up higher to your wrists instead of the tops of your hands. The length of the sleeves makes me feel the dress is overwhelming you.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>More like this?&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/gabriela-hearst-chelsea-long-sleeve-striped-shirtdress-prod216740115">https://www.neimanmarcus.com/p.....d216740115</a></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-dress-kr#post-2140036 Sun, 23 Aug 2020 12:14:22 +0000 Jane 2140036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this dress! I think it will look good worn in a variety of ways, including with trainers and a navy wide or skinny belt.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-dress-kr#post-2140035 Sun, 23 Aug 2020 11:55:53 +0000 anne 2140035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So here it is with bare legs.<br /> Note that I'm wearing a super push up bra to mitigate the chest flattening effects of the heavy dress and the only high heels I had handy that are about to be thrown out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-dress-kr#post-2139995 Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:37:07 +0000 The Cat 2139995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 is a great look. The self-tie belt makes the dress look surprisingly chic and emphasizes your slim waist. Lighter hosiery and neat footwear would likely make the dress look even better and give it a summer look. You could also try light-blue shoes and a THIN light blue belt. Knee-long navy boots and a thin off-white turtleneck would be fab in winter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-dress-kr#post-2139991 Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:28:15 +0000 Anonymous 2139991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer it with the self belt or maybe a narrow navy blue or black and I think it looks great! So pretty! So practical!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-dress-kr#post-2139979 Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:00:58 +0000 Anonymous 2139979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it too, but not with the wide belt- but mainly cause of the color of the belt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-dress-kr#post-2139930 Sat, 22 Aug 2020 14:53:43 +0000 Angie 2139930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I echo <b>Bijou.</b></p> <b><br /> </b> <p><b></b>Pretty dress, <b>Anne!</b> If you had shoes to match the wide belt, you'd be in business.&nbsp;<b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-dress-kr#post-2139929 Sat, 22 Aug 2020 14:49:44 +0000 anne 2139929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks joy, and bijou, for the midwinter empathy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-dress-kr#post-2139895 Sat, 22 Aug 2020 06:18:59 +0000 Bijou 2139895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anne, you look trim and fab (as always), but I do understand, my waist is not what I want it to be either, as often happens at this time of year.</p> <p>I really like the dress on you, especially with the self tie belt. I would like to see this with bare legs (or nude hosiery) and a lighter shoe or boot to take it into Spring and sandals for Summer - red ballet flats and a skinny red belt for example would really make this look lighter and brighter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-dress-kr#post-2139881 Sat, 22 Aug 2020 03:31:40 +0000 Anonymous 2139881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it I. #1 and #2, ut not with the wide belt in #3. Too much contrast. I don’t know what it would look like with a wide low contrast belt. If you want a more floaty dress, return this one and keep looking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-dress-kr#post-2139880 Sat, 22 Aug 2020 03:27:55 +0000 anne 2139880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I think all agree that the wide belt doesn't work. Which is weird because usually I look much better in wide belts. Also the model is wearing an even wider one. My waist is not what I would like it to be at the moment but I'm hoping for some improvement in the next couple of months as spring comes.<br /> I'll try it on with some nude hose, and see what my daughters think (dh likes it, but he is biased in my favour!) but I'm still very much on the fence and may return it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-dress-kr#post-2139865 Sat, 22 Aug 2020 00:19:54 +0000 rachylou 2139865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, that explains the different hem lengths. Lol. I wondered about that and didn’t get it. It’s the last that I don’t think is so good, the wide. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-dress-kr#post-2139796 Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:18:45 +0000 anne 2139796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jules, we sort of cross posted. I agree. Nude hose would be better and quite achievable.<br /> Anchie, yes I think so. I am very long waisted, and it might be a sign that this is too big if the waist is in the right spot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-dress-kr#post-2139794 Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:09:36 +0000 anne 2139794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks miniminu.<br /> Liz, it's winter here in Australia, but I could wear this dress half way through spring and late autumn as well.<br /> I'm reluctant to size down, only because it took so long to arrive. Bit annoyed because I was trusting the measurements on the site. However a size down might be tighter in the sleeves. Don't know.</p> <p>Unfrumped I am a bit worried that it's wearing me.<br /> Thanks ophelia, I agree, better with the self belt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-dress-kr#post-2139793 Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:55:55 +0000 anchie 2139793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the dress, I think it has potential. Is belt positioned at your natural waist? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-dress-kr#post-2139791 Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:47:39 +0000 Jules 2139791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a great dress and suits you! I like it best with the self belt. I'm assuming it's a winter/spring item for you? I don't think the dress is overwhelming you but I would like to see lighter styling on the bottom, maybe bare leg or nude hose? I think that would lighten up the look and book end your hair. Not sure what your options are wardrobe and climate wise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-dress-kr#post-2139773 Fri, 21 Aug 2020 14:28:22 +0000 ophelia 2139773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it! Then again, I love that style. On you, I like the color, print scale and silhouette.<br /> I like it best with the self belt, although a wider belt in the same blue would work to my eye. "Heavy" fabric and drape would work well for fall through spring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-dress-kr#post-2139762 Fri, 21 Aug 2020 12:32:03 +0000 unfrumped 2139762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can see why you liked this style. So great to have sleeves, some length, some swoosh.<br /> But in these photos the dress seems to take over. Not seeing “ you” as much as in other items. Maybe bodice fit as noted above, sleeves are too voluminous or fabric too crisp or something. I am a polka fit fan but not sure this is the one.<br /> Take all this with a grain of salt since these static photos often don’t give the true vibe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-dress-kr#post-2139755 Fri, 21 Aug 2020 11:13:57 +0000 Liz 2139755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>The length and pattern look good to me. I don't like what happens to it with the wide belt -- the proportions feel blocky.&nbsp; <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Pic 1, with the self belt, looks OK belted, except that the torso looks too big. Is it possible to size down, or would it be too small across the shoulders then? <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>If you had in mind something light and chiffony, were you wanting a spring dress or a summer dress that could handle the heat? I find a dress like this navy one difficult, because the fabric seems to be too heavy for summer, but the cut appears to want to be a casual breezy dress.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-dress-kr#post-2139742 Fri, 21 Aug 2020 05:53:08 +0000 Minaminu 2139742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The lenght seems fine to me. I like the dress and think it would look lovely with a thinner belt. Great fit on you! </p>