https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-similar Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:13:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-similar#post-1127139 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 21:25:05 +0000 Mo 1127139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ah, hell, what's another few dollars in the post office merry go round if it doesn't work, right?? &nbsp;I feel so cavalier saying that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-similar#post-1127138 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 21:23:53 +0000 Mo 1127138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is returnable . . . &nbsp;;) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-similar#post-1127135 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 21:22:35 +0000 Angie 1127135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you should order it and try it out, Mo. Dresses are harder than most items when it comes to knowing up front whether they will work or not. And have fun along the way. Why not. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-similar#post-1127131 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 21:19:28 +0000 Joyce B 1127131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's very pretty and would look great with leggings. It would also look great as a dress if you are comfortable with it. Maybe the manequin is taller than you and then the front would not be an issue? If they have a good return policy maybe you can give it a try? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-similar#post-1127062 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 20:33:21 +0000 Mo 1127062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jules, that's my concern . . . the olive shirtdress does not get worn without a legging. &nbsp;but the black dress is longer in every way,&nbsp;<i>except</i> for that very front, which ironically is the longest part of the shirtdress. &nbsp;It that enough, or will I feel self conscious. &nbsp;I don't know. &nbsp;Argh. &nbsp;EDIT: it's too short. &nbsp;I need to walk away from another ALMOST.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-similar#post-1127057 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 20:28:21 +0000 Jules 1127057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was thinking that it's awfully short. You have the figure and I see it working for your style but it does read juvenile to me because of the length. Again, I think that's something you can get away with, if you want to. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-similar#post-1127044 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 20:18:46 +0000 Mo 1127044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So, now I have length questions. &nbsp;The front is as short as my olive shirtdress is long, and the back is as long as my white maxi is short in front. &nbsp;Confused?? &nbsp;:) &nbsp; Oh, to buy or not to buy . . . that is the question. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-similar#post-1126980 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 19:23:17 +0000 Peri 1126980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the length of the back puts it firmly in dress territory. But maybe with leggings? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-similar#post-1126975 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 19:20:04 +0000 Mo 1126975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't see the same limited topper situation as you all do . . . hmm even J wore both a jacket&nbsp;<i>and</i> a necklace with hers (not that I'm that maximal)</p> <p>I'm just trying to suss out if having the fun neckline I want is enough of a reason to jump. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-similar#post-1126970 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 19:15:42 +0000 Thistle 1126970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm, I see where Diana is coming from. But it is such a cool dress!&nbsp; Do you have need of toppers with this dress? Will its lack of versatility bother you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-similar#post-1126969 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 19:15:40 +0000 Mo 1126969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have learned that I wear the easy to care for dresses that don't cling. &nbsp;This would be that. &nbsp;Gladiator sandals and a cuff, and I'm done. &nbsp;FL mostly, or summer Tahoe. &nbsp;EDIT: or maybe exaggerated tunic with skinnies or leggings&nbsp;and boots in Tahoe?</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-similar#post-1126968 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 19:15:35 +0000 Anonymous 1126968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It might be worth a try. You could always shorten it to a top if you get tired of it as a dress. What kind of undergarments would work with it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-similar#post-1126965 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 19:14:14 +0000 Peri 1126965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, that's gorgeous! </p> <p>Would you wear it? For me it would be a fantasy life item, but if you would wear it, yum! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-similar#post-1126964 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 19:14:08 +0000 Kim 1126964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know Mo, I can see you in that, it seems very much your style.</p> <p>Perhaps this can be the "wild card" in your budget. &nbsp;Unexpected, but very very you... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-similar#post-1126962 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 19:13:10 +0000 Diana 1126962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, I'll warn you that I have a LBD with a similar type of crossover strappy neckline (although mine is more classic than rocker) and I have a hard time styling it with anything else.&nbsp; The neckline fights with most jacket lapels as well as all necklaces.&nbsp; So I'd say go for it if you are willing to just wear it as is and don't need a jacket or other accessories.&nbsp; (I feel like with a top at least you have the option to switch out things on the bottom, you know?) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-similar#post-1126961 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 19:13:04 +0000 catgirl 1126961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Depends on the situation. I buy a lot of repeats that are similar (cashmere tunics) but not substitutes. Did you want a tank specifically, or did you want anything strappy? How much are you wearing your dresses? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wisdom-of-buying-similar#post-1126959 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 19:10:12 +0000 Mo 1126959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I could not find either cool strappy tank I drooled after upon seeing J Everyday wearing one online.&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-cutout-tank-in-size-small">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....size-small</a>&nbsp; I did find this dress. &nbsp;It has the style element I'm looking for. &nbsp;Does it matter whether it's a dress or a top? &nbsp;Or should I be thinking twice? &nbsp;It's admittedly the cutout strappy element that caught my eye, not that I was filling a 'black tank' wardrobe hole. &nbsp;And yes, I am wary of dresses lately, but this is the easy poly throw in the wash version I find myself actually wearing. &nbsp;Plus I do have a 'rock n roll edgy dress' on my 2014 list. &nbsp; </p>