https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-funeral-attire Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 07 May 2026 23:18:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-funeral-attire#post-938771 Wed, 22 May 2013 07:53:06 +0000 Deborah 938771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the dress Thistle. It could easily become a work horse. I agree that adding some pops of colour will lift the dress. The sandals are very cool looking. I would keep. Will look great with jeans and trousers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-funeral-attire#post-938763 Wed, 22 May 2013 07:20:18 +0000 CocoLion 938763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like both pieces -- they get a thumbs up from me. &nbsp;The sandals look comfortable and they have &nbsp;graphic nature which adds style.<br /><br />As for the dress -- I think all it needs is some colorful footwear or purse and/or jewelry (bracelet?) to spruce it up. &nbsp;A denim jacket worn with these sandals would turn the outfit more casual. &nbsp;Finally, I'm seeing a white shirt tied casually at your waist as another way to style this dress. &nbsp;You could add the aforementioned bright footwear for a bold, three color look.<br /><br />I think the sandals would look great with jeans -- skinny, straight or boyfriend (the bfs rolled a bit to show the full sandal). https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-funeral-attire#post-938731 Wed, 22 May 2013 05:09:24 +0000 ElleH 938731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It looks very flattering on you. Just wear coloured shoes &amp; or bag. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-funeral-attire#post-938635 Wed, 22 May 2013 02:46:24 +0000 Anonymous 938635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When you find the right white jacket, be sure to wear it with this dress. I can see all sorts of jackets with it...floral...stripe...lace...navy...any flattering color...<br /> A black dress is like a blank canvas. You can even wear a short sweater or wrap top over it so that it becomes a skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-funeral-attire#post-938540 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:51:54 +0000 cjh 938540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks very nice on you. If I remember correctly, Angie did a post last summer on black summer dresses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-funeral-attire#post-938477 Tue, 21 May 2013 23:17:22 +0000 unfrumped 938477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look great in the dress, so definitely remix it for a summery vibe.<br />Love Sara &nbsp;L.'s example. Some kind of chunky, non-metallic necklace, like&nbsp;large&nbsp;beads or faux stones, or shell, &nbsp;mixing white and black, or white, black and&nbsp; another color; bracelet; shoes, and you're fab.&nbsp;&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-funeral-attire#post-938415 Tue, 21 May 2013 22:06:50 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 938415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The dress is lovely on you. I vote jean jacket, too! You have a green one, don't you?<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-funeral-attire#post-938341 Tue, 21 May 2013 20:22:38 +0000 goldenpig 938341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love the idea of a statement necklace like Sara's! You look great in the dress. Colorful shoes and bag would work well too.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-funeral-attire#post-938323 Tue, 21 May 2013 20:07:43 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 938323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like Sara's look - the black with the turquoise.&nbsp;&nbsp; I think it would brighten it up for you, Thistle :)<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-funeral-attire#post-938254 Tue, 21 May 2013 19:06:10 +0000 Glory 938254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh I love this on you! anyone of these ideas appeal to you?<br />Jean jacket or a a coloured jacket<br />a splash of colour in a necklace<br />a coloured handbag of clutch<br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-funeral-attire#post-938126 Tue, 21 May 2013 16:11:41 +0000 rachylou 938126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ya, you look great in this dress. Ha! You and Sarah are twins... maybe I <i>should </i>get an LBD. I love Sarah's sandals with the black wrap - I think gladiators are a great idea. My immediate thought, tho, was a shoe with a little heel.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-funeral-attire#post-938058 Tue, 21 May 2013 15:16:09 +0000 Mochi 938058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have a very similar dress in black, so I vote that this is too sexy and modern to be funeral attire. Or at least, you'd be committing Funeral Faux Pas by wearing this! I love this choice of shoes, and you can also change the look entirely with different heels and shoe configurations. You look nice.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-funeral-attire#post-938055 Tue, 21 May 2013 15:14:58 +0000 Anonymous 938055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just wear light footwear, like the gold sandals from yesterday. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-funeral-attire#post-938054 Tue, 21 May 2013 15:14:21 +0000 abc 938054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think a brightly colored, patterned scarf and a white blazer would be nice, and with metallic sandals to have a bit of shine. &nbsp;This is a really nice dress on you. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-funeral-attire#post-938048 Tue, 21 May 2013 15:12:11 +0000 Beth Ann 938048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great suggestions, already, Thistle.&nbsp; Everyone needs an LBD.&nbsp; In general, black is pretty "strong" against your fair, low-contrast coloring (so peaches and creamy lovely).&nbsp; The bits of color will make all the difference.<br /><br />The fit and the shape of the dress are stellar, and those sandals are great, too, they just look a little casual for the dress on its own.&nbsp; Now, paired with a denim jacket the sandals might work a little better, imho.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-funeral-attire#post-938033 Tue, 21 May 2013 15:01:59 +0000 Angie 938033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great suggestions! <br /><br />It is a beautful frock on you - and adding in the pizazz is all it needs to de-funeral it. Remind me, you have a denim jacket don't you?<br /><br />And I LOVED reading your blog comment today. You have done SO WELL!!! <br /><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-funeral-attire#post-938029 Tue, 21 May 2013 15:00:04 +0000 Thistle 938029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The metallic sandals would be fun,a nd so would the leopard shoes.&nbsp; <br /><br />Sara - love your withthe turquoise necklace. So pretty!&nbsp; (jots down statement necklace on "the List")<br /><br />Pil - I am in the air conditioned office, car or house most of the day. I could totally put a colorful cami on underneath.<br /><br />I do need to become a bag lady.&nbsp; I am just usually in such a rush in the morning, I am not sure I would good at transfering between bags!<br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-funeral-attire#post-938028 Tue, 21 May 2013 14:59:47 +0000 Niefern 938028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think you've got excellent advice already - and the dress is really nice and suits you fine. Definitely keep it! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-funeral-attire#post-938025 Tue, 21 May 2013 14:57:14 +0000 deb 938025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I vote colored jacket and/or shoes. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-funeral-attire#post-938023 Tue, 21 May 2013 14:53:12 +0000 Anonymous 938023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Metallic sandals and belt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-funeral-attire#post-938020 Tue, 21 May 2013 14:44:42 +0000 pil 938020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh yes, the gold sandals would be so nice with this.&nbsp; Is it too warm to add a cami underneath just to get that bit of color at the V? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-funeral-attire#post-938011 Tue, 21 May 2013 14:22:49 +0000 Sara L. 938011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think the dress looks nice on you. You could spruce it up by adding a colored jacket, or a colored necklace or scarf. I have a lot of black and try to add color to it in the summer. Here's what I wore last Friday - pretty similar outfit to yours with a turquoise necklace. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-funeral-attire#post-938003 Tue, 21 May 2013 14:15:51 +0000 Transcona Shannon 938003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The fit of this dress on you is so gorgeous Thistle. I like the sandals with it. Your metallic sandals or leopard shoes would also work. I agree with Rambling Ann about adding a colorful handbag and you could also pop on a statement necklace of some kind - something chunky or colorful to fit in the v-neck opening. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-funeral-attire#post-938002 Tue, 21 May 2013 14:14:21 +0000 Adelfa 938002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think it looks pretty on you and fits you. In rotation with all of your colorful pieces, I think this works. You might try it with your gold sandals--I think they would freshen the look. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-funeral-attire#post-938000 Tue, 21 May 2013 14:13:23 +0000 Rambling Ann 938000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ your leopard shoes would be awesome. And a colorful handbag, you are set. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-funeral-attire#post-937997 Tue, 21 May 2013 14:08:49 +0000 Thistle 937997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I sort of feel like I am going to a funeral in this dress. I bought it when I was still lurking on YLF and thought it would be slimming because it is black. I still like the V-neck but am not as certain about the skirt. </p> <p>I paired it with some snakeskin sandals, also pre-YLF.&nbsp; I bought them as my “wild side” shoes back when I thought snake print was wild. Super comfortable, but less sure if they are fashionable.</p> <p>Paired with a necklace from DH.</p> <p>I would like to salvage this dress as this is the first time I have worn it. Any thoughts on ways I can spruce it up?</p>