https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wins-from-the-holding-zone---and-a-dress-i-am-lusting-after Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:28:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wins-from-the-holding-zone---and-a-dress-i-am-lusting-after#post-1570329 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 02:30:55 +0000 Sal 1570329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Coco, Caro, Stephanie, Angie, Smittie, Unfrumped, Helen,Suz, and Deborah.</p> <p>I haven't gone back for the dress, I may do so tomorrow...but I think I will hold off. &nbsp;While I really liked it I think I can live without it! &nbsp;I do have occasions where the dress would work brilliantly (dinners out, a work Christmas day at the races, a party we are holding)........ but I already have a couple of suitable dresses for the races and dinners out. &nbsp; It is not super expensive but it is not a bargain either.</p> <p>Maybe a jumpsuit would be more fun and different?</p> <p>I don't have much in the holding zone, aside from out of season clothes which I store away (about 10-20% as most of my things can be worn across seasons). &nbsp;What I am always reluctant to hand on is special occasion wear because as a teenager I used to wear my mothers and grandmothers' old special occasion dresses. &nbsp;Whilst I do not have daughters I think that maybe nieces or friends of the family may like to wear them in the future. &nbsp;Or maybe son's girlfriends? (that seems a while off!).</p> <p>Suz, I agree, I have had both experiences with holding onto pieces, and probably more have come out of the holding zone and gone straight to the thrift shop. &nbsp;I was pleased that it worked this time!<br />&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wins-from-the-holding-zone---and-a-dress-i-am-lusting-after#post-1570307 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 01:48:17 +0000 Suz 1570307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yippee! That is a superb way to economize on time as well as money. Shopping for bathing suits is a huge pain.&nbsp;</p> <p>I wish there were some way of knowing which pieces might rekindle our love. I've had that same experience of wearing something "to death" without wearing it out -- only to find that if I leave it alone for a season or two I can fall in love with it again. But not every item turns out that way. If only I could predict better! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wins-from-the-holding-zone---and-a-dress-i-am-lusting-after#post-1570193 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 20:03:48 +0000 Anonymous 1570193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah to be a boy, and be satisfied with shorts all year round!<br /> Really like the neckline, colourblocking and pleat details in the posted dress.<br /> This is a good dress to wear for events where you're eating a lot of cake! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wins-from-the-holding-zone---and-a-dress-i-am-lusting-after#post-1570109 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 14:10:20 +0000 Angie 1570109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun that you shopped your holding zone. Good for you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wins-from-the-holding-zone---and-a-dress-i-am-lusting-after#post-1570097 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 13:35:55 +0000 unfrumped 1570097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dress looks wonderful but yes, fabric and UW can be issues.<br /> For me it would lack that " easy" feel and breathability, but YMMV, and true, being sleeveless and loose helps( polyester with sleeves and no breezy armholes is a bigger comfort- buster outdoors) . You know your " wear opportunities" and what you reach for. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wins-from-the-holding-zone---and-a-dress-i-am-lusting-after#post-1570094 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 13:12:13 +0000 Stephanie 1570094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with the others - I think the dress would look fabulous on you. Because it is a looser fit, I'm not sure the polyester would be as much of an issue. I have flowy tops I wear in the hot Florida summer weather that are 100% polyester but it doesn't bother me. I also wouldn't worry about it being too dressy - do you have a few occasions in mind in which it'd be appropriate? You can dress it down with some flat sandals and simple jewelry, and be the best dressed at any BBQ :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wins-from-the-holding-zone---and-a-dress-i-am-lusting-after#post-1570070 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 11:19:25 +0000 Helen11 1570070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good thinking on the holding zone! The dress is gorgeous and the neckline will suit you (and your shoulders) so well. However, I'm with Brooklyn on the strapless bra issue..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wins-from-the-holding-zone---and-a-dress-i-am-lusting-after#post-1570026 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 01:37:32 +0000 Deborah 1570026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay for the holding zone:)</p> <p>I love the dress and I can absolutely see you wearing this. &nbsp;Do you need a new strapless bra?? &nbsp;Are their alternatives, like those invisible straps you can put on your bra? &nbsp;The dress has your name on it:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wins-from-the-holding-zone---and-a-dress-i-am-lusting-after#post-1570010 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 00:58:14 +0000 Caro in Oz 1570010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That would finish it for me I can't stand poly in summer but we can have days of 40 +</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wins-from-the-holding-zone---and-a-dress-i-am-lusting-after#post-1570008 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 00:55:03 +0000 Cococat 1570008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I will need a holding zone while I go through my transition....hmmm</p> <p>Anyway, the dress is gorgeous and I love that style of neckline too. I agree that strapless bras are a pain but worth it sometimes to wear beautiful necklines like that. I haven't seen that dress in CR here, but I do shop in CR quite a bit and I find that their polyesters are good quality and fine for the heat. </p> <p>I think it would look amazing with a simple collarless jacket over it for cooler weather. Depending on the jacket, you could wear your normal bra and a little bit of skin would peak out between the neckline and the jacket edge.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wins-from-the-holding-zone---and-a-dress-i-am-lusting-after#post-1570002 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 00:37:57 +0000 Sal 1570002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Lisa!&nbsp;</p> <p>Brooklyn, strapless bra's are a pain, but I do love this neckline on me, I will think about it some more because it is not cheap ($194 NZD on sale at Country Road).</p> <p>Caro - 100% polyester. &nbsp;A good thought because whilst I wear polyester it is best not in the hottest of months, and this dress is really a high summer dress. &nbsp;I can't imagine layering it.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wins-from-the-holding-zone---and-a-dress-i-am-lusting-after#post-1569972 Sat, 10 Oct 2015 22:49:27 +0000 Caro in Oz 1569972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great finds in your holding zone Sally The strapless bra problem would put me off the dress but as others have said if it doesn't bother you go for it. I don't think it's too dressy - what is the fabric?</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wins-from-the-holding-zone---and-a-dress-i-am-lusting-after#post-1569966 Sat, 10 Oct 2015 22:23:13 +0000 Brooklyn 1569966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hooray for you! Congrats on the weight loss and other wins. I agree that putting something aside for a while can renew the love when you bring it out again.<br /> The dress is lovely. I can see it looking good on you. I personally would not worry about it being too dressy (I think it is casually elegant) but would worry about the bra issue. That is because I really HATE strapless bras. I find them uncomfortable and am always trying to resist the urge to fiddle. But you may not feel that strongly about it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wins-from-the-holding-zone---and-a-dress-i-am-lusting-after#post-1569962 Sat, 10 Oct 2015 22:17:06 +0000 Anonymous 1569962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sally - three cheers to the holding zone! &nbsp;And a laugh at your son's closet:) &nbsp;This dress is gorgeous , love , love, love it. &nbsp;Do it!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wins-from-the-holding-zone---and-a-dress-i-am-lusting-after#post-1569961 Sat, 10 Oct 2015 22:09:07 +0000 Sal 1569961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had a wee look in my holding zone yesterday (10 yr old son's wardrobe - he has nothing to hang in it, poor lad, as he lives in sports gear).</p> <p>And I had three wins: <ul> <li>a raspberry silk A line skirt, part of a two piece. &nbsp;It has sequins scattered on it. &nbsp;The top I suspect is too fitting across the back (as I have been going to the gym I am more muscular around the shoulders). &nbsp;I will try it but I also think it might be too short for my preferences. &nbsp;But the skirt which was too tight last summer fitted perfectly. &nbsp;I will have to experiment what I have that works with it but I have always loved it.</li> <li>a swimsuit that I always loved, but made me look too paunchy last summer looked good. &nbsp;So I can cross that off my necessary shopping list! &nbsp;</li> <li>a black long sleeve kurta/kaftan with white embroidery. &nbsp;I used to love it and wore it a lot over my swimsuit. &nbsp;But I overdid it. &nbsp;After a wee hiatus for two summers I decided I liked it again, especially with my new (thrifted) khaki shorts. &nbsp;Ideal for long hot days outside, and very boho lite.</li> </ul> So three cheers for the holding zone!!</p> <p>I did try this dress on yesterday and loved it. &nbsp;I am trying to decide whether to get it or not. &nbsp;It is not on my shopping list. &nbsp;What gave me pause was:</p> <p>- it is quite dressy, maybe too dressy for BBQ/casual dinners<br />- needs a strapless bra, I have one, but it is always less comfortable than one with straps</p> <p>Any thoughts?</p> <p>Thanks in advance for reading!</p> <p> </p>