https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wimw---formal-on-a-budget Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 06:05:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wimw---formal-on-a-budget/page/2#post-904028 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:21:00 +0000 texstyle 904028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The belt is the only thing to give the dress structure. I have ordered a different belt to try though. If I don't wear one the dress has no waist definition and is not good that way. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wimw---formal-on-a-budget/page/2#post-904026 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:20:30 +0000 Colette 904026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That dress is perfect! &nbsp;I agree with the others about the belt and bag. &nbsp;If you really need a belt I would love to see Thistle's suggestion of a beaded or sequined version. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wimw---formal-on-a-budget#post-903905 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:39:15 +0000 RoseandJoan 903905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Gorgeous dress in a beautiful colour. I do think the bag and belt are competing a little for attention, do you feel the dress needs the belt? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wimw---formal-on-a-budget#post-903860 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 06:22:20 +0000 Kiwichik 903860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wimw---formal-on-a-budget#post-903067 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:57:41 +0000 rachylou 903067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The dress is stellar. A "for every" occasion dress. <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wimw---formal-on-a-budget#post-895632 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:56:47 +0000 Thistle 895632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Really pretty, and within budget. fab!&nbsp;<br /><br />MaryK has you sorted on the belt, but I vote for maybe a beaded belt or even a bit of sequins. &nbsp;Magpie gene talking again https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wimw---formal-on-a-budget#post-895367 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:47:46 +0000 pil 895367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Beautiful! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wimw---formal-on-a-budget#post-895092 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:06:13 +0000 annaj 895092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Gorgeous!! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wimw---formal-on-a-budget#post-895080 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:41:02 +0000 Isis 895080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Beautiful dress---fits you perfectly.&nbsp; I like your silk obi idea for a variation.&nbsp; This dress will last you forever as you can do so many variations!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wimw---formal-on-a-budget#post-895074 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:31:49 +0000 texstyle 895074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I forgot to add that the belt is not all leather, just the front section, the back is a woven slightly shiny fabric. It is still a bit casual but I'm considering a silk Obi belt in a pattern - either simple charcoal with black diamond "dots" or a rich blue/green/black silk floral. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wimw---formal-on-a-budget#post-895069 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:15:52 +0000 Beth Ann 895069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You're very wise in creating your "special occasion" capsule and not waiting for the event to be on the calendar first.&nbsp; It's impossible to find the right thing at the right price when you're in a time crunch too.<br /><br />This is lovely --- classic but exceptional and versatile.&nbsp; Brava!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wimw---formal-on-a-budget#post-895057 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:49:15 +0000 texstyle 895057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks ladies - didn't expect to come back this morning to so many positive comments - I don't think I can press "Boost" for everyone - can I? I agree about the belt. I looked a little online&nbsp;yesterday and didn't find anything quite yet but I agree that the belt I have is a bit more casual. I really need to work on my accessories. The clutch I really like for dressy events and the shoes are okay (plus I have another nude heeled&nbsp;pointy toe option)&nbsp;but I think I need to work on jewelry/belts. I don't wear earrings so necklaces and bracelets are important for me. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wimw---formal-on-a-budget#post-895034 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:31:56 +0000 Suz 895034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What a fantastic dress! You look elegant, relaxed, and comfortable. Love it! And it's even more fun when you find lovely things like that at a lower price.&nbsp;<br /><br />I agree with Mary about the belt-- for a really formal event you might want to switch it up a bit. But for dressy but not super formal, this is fab!&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wimw---formal-on-a-budget#post-894932 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 10:13:36 +0000 Anonymous 894932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great dress -- you can alter the look a lot with your accessories. You look lovely! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wimw---formal-on-a-budget#post-894900 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 06:29:28 +0000 Ingunn 894900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The dress looks absolutely perfect on you! Isn't it great when you find a great piece without breaking the bank? I particularly find that spending on items that will be rarely worn is a nuisance.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wimw---formal-on-a-budget#post-894891 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 06:10:06 +0000 Deborah 894891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Im thinking you look fabulous! &nbsp;Gorgeous dress and perfectly accessorised. &nbsp;You look positively stunning. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wimw---formal-on-a-budget#post-894884 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:17:39 +0000 Liz A. 894884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The dress fits you like a glove. &nbsp;Is it black? Looks almost navy in the picture. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wimw---formal-on-a-budget#post-894856 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 03:47:00 +0000 Nanabear 894856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Gorgeous dress at a great price! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wimw---formal-on-a-budget#post-894854 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 03:44:10 +0000 Debbie 894854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Stunning! You should wear dresses more often. This is perfect! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wimw---formal-on-a-budget#post-894771 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 01:39:00 +0000 Sveta 894771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Stunning - great find!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wimw---formal-on-a-budget#post-894767 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 01:36:57 +0000 anne 894767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well done with a budget!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wimw---formal-on-a-budget#post-894762 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 01:33:53 +0000 Anonymous 894762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ MaryK voiced my thoughts. This looks like a dress that you can dress up or casualize with accessories..a closet workhorse. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wimw---formal-on-a-budget#post-894717 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:05:58 +0000 MsMary 894717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Beautiful!&nbsp; It fits you perfectly!<br /><br />My only suggestion is that if the event is VERY formal, you might want to look for a satin or metallic belt.&nbsp; The leather belt is lovely (perfect, say, for a formal afternoon wedding) but for evening I'd do something dressier.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wimw---formal-on-a-budget#post-894677 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 23:13:20 +0000 Transcona Shannon 894677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ STUNNING! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wimw---formal-on-a-budget#post-894676 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 23:11:10 +0000 Scarlet 894676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That dress looks wonderful on you! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wimw---formal-on-a-budget#post-894668 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 23:05:16 +0000 Nicole D 894668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hot stuff!&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wimw---formal-on-a-budget#post-894644 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 22:18:13 +0000 Caro in Oz 894644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great finds:) YLF. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wimw---formal-on-a-budget#post-894606 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 21:16:16 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 894606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think it looks really great on you. I love how you have put together a really nice evening look without spending a lot - especially if this isn`t your usual style.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wimw---formal-on-a-budget#post-894601 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 21:07:03 +0000 Anonymous 894601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think that's a great dress for you! See? You just had to find the right one. You look comfortable with the style and the cut. It doesn't look like something you'll have to fuss with and your accessories jazz it up nicely. I'll bet you have some other things in your closet that could change the look of this dress from event to event.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wimw---formal-on-a-budget#post-894595 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 21:00:45 +0000 Tanya 894595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Looks amazing! &nbsp;What a fantastic find.