https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----dress-challenge-day-3----keep-or-demote Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 16 May 2026 01:23:09 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----dress-challenge-day-3----keep-or-demote#post-842788 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 02:38:27 +0000 Sarah A 842788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Makes sense to keep it if it serves a purpose. I have a few items I am trying to decide similar things about (but secretly just hoping my sister will want them and store them at her house, then I can go visit my loved but not perfect items a few times a year) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----dress-challenge-day-3----keep-or-demote#post-842775 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 02:22:52 +0000 Beth Ann 842775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie: This dress feels fab -- flowy and light, and I like the draped neckline, but it's fullness makes me fear I look -- um - rather full myself. If I couldn't see myself, I'd be happy as a clam and feeling groovy in it.</p> <p>Sarah: Demotion would involve using this more as upscale loungewear -- I could see the look with the jacket for car travel days, too. I don't have to kick it out just yet, and I can reevaluate next fall. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----dress-challenge-day-3----keep-or-demote#post-842710 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:12:27 +0000 Angie 842710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look great! Loving #1 especially. But if you don't feel great - pass on the frock. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----dress-challenge-day-3----keep-or-demote#post-842651 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:12:02 +0000 Sarah A 842651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It took my 3 times thru the photos to ascertain the dress was the same btwn 1 and 2. Styling is key and you have done an amazing job making it look great! But I do think it needs a topper for that to be achieved... If you just demote it, it's not like it is going anywhere right? Does demotion free up room for a new more fab spring dress? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----dress-challenge-day-3----keep-or-demote#post-842518 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:26:07 +0000 Carole 842518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's making my head pound thinking about what that must be like for you, yikes! You look fantastic and win the award for most inventive way to style your dress over skinnies. I never think to do this and it's such a great way to get more wear from dresses when you have a very casual life. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----dress-challenge-day-3----keep-or-demote#post-842498 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:12:10 +0000 Beth Ann 842498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>PIL ---- I've heard of botox, too, and I might try it if I can get it covered by insurance. Two for one deal! Just tell me if I get those angry botox eyebrows. Promise you'll tell me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----dress-challenge-day-3----keep-or-demote#post-842274 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:37:15 +0000 Thistle 842274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have styled it well, but it really needs the jacket, IMHO, to look nice. Not sure if you have room in your wardrobe for that. You have such a nice figure, I just really don't feel like the dress is doing anything for you. I honestly think you can do better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----dress-challenge-day-3----keep-or-demote#post-842267 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:30:43 +0000 pil 842267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The way you've styled it so nicely with the denim jacket camouflages any perceived drawbacks of the dress. You've mentioned in other posts that you aren't loving the empire line. Maybe hang on to it until you find something better?</p> <p>Oh, and I have heard of Botox for migraines. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----dress-challenge-day-3----keep-or-demote#post-842253 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:22:24 +0000 Beth Ann 842253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae: I have two others -- on a sleeveless summer weight. The other a ponte "jumper" that I'm wearing today. It has a funky cowl neckline, a bit of an empire band with inverted pleat. I think, with my frame and style, I could use a BR ponte like Shannon's. Whadya think? Something that would layer over or under. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----dress-challenge-day-3----keep-or-demote#post-842162 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:46:29 +0000 rae 842162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On the one hand it seems like a functional basic that looks good with a layer over. On the other hand, it sounds like you don't feel great in it. Do you have any other black dresses? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----dress-challenge-day-3----keep-or-demote#post-842097 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:21:43 +0000 Transcona Shannon 842097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is quite the challenging day for sure! I agree with the others that the empire silhouette of this dress is not my favourite for gorgeous you BUT you have styled the dress brilliantly with the skinnies, denim jacket and scarf. - fantastic outfit and perfect for your day.</p> <p>Glad you're feeling better! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----dress-challenge-day-3----keep-or-demote#post-842034 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:14:28 +0000 Anonymous 842034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like how you styled this -- try wearing it at home to see if it is really you. I have a similar dress from H&amp;M that I never wore as a dress, and now it is part of my comfy summer PJ rotation! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----dress-challenge-day-3----keep-or-demote#post-842033 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:12:25 +0000 Beth Ann 842033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Feedback has been helpful, thanks, all! It seems like the consensus is the silhouette of the dress isn't my best, but my styling is improving it. The flow of the dress IRL is probably more appealing than in pics, but I don't feel entirely like "me" in it. I think I'll try wearing it when I'm home more, and see how that goes!</p> <p>No migraine today! Sometimes being a musician is challenging! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----dress-challenge-day-3----keep-or-demote#post-841906 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 07:26:49 +0000 Ingunn 841906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've styled it so well, Beth Ann, that I hardly can tell that empire isn't your best silhouette. I like how the jeans balances the dress. You impress me by keeping up with you day when having migraine. I know I couldn't. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----dress-challenge-day-3----keep-or-demote#post-841900 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 07:02:48 +0000 Kiwichik 841900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like how it looks - don't get maternity at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----dress-challenge-day-3----keep-or-demote#post-841889 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 06:13:17 +0000 jayne 841889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with you, that dress isn't doing you any favors. Pass it on! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----dress-challenge-day-3----keep-or-demote#post-841878 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 06:00:12 +0000 CocoLion 841878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this outfit especially for the kind of day you described! Yes you definitely needed jeans under a dress, as leggings can look like thick tights and might send those 100 kids' minds off of drumming.</p> <p>I also like that the dress looks comfortable so making a migraine day a little easier. (I used to use Migrinal nasal spray, it worked really well. Now my headaches aren't as severe.)</p> <p>As for the status of the dress, I actually like how it looks with the jeans. The real sign is, how often do you wear it? I had a knit dress/tunic thing that I only wore twice so I decided to demote it to loungewear and now I wear it all the time and my bf loves seeing me in it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----dress-challenge-day-3----keep-or-demote#post-841796 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 04:23:50 +0000 Beth Ann 841796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Caro: I like the flow of the dress, and the versatility of the black. Feel a little "maternity" in the side view! </p> <p>Joy: I think you'd hit on it. I'm better at using what I have in my closet, even when each element isn't perfect, than I was before YLF. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----dress-challenge-day-3----keep-or-demote#post-841776 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 04:06:34 +0000 Anonymous 841776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beth Ann, I can't get past how gorgeous your hair is! You look beautiful! This looks comfortable and perfect for your day. I'll leave the views on the empire style to others but don't think it's your best silhouette. Still, with the scarf, jeans, jacket and cute heeled boots, it is a very pleasing outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----dress-challenge-day-3----keep-or-demote#post-841773 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 04:04:05 +0000 Caro in Oz 841773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love how you've styled the dress &amp; think it looks really good - but only you know how you feel in it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----dress-challenge-day-3----keep-or-demote#post-841767 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 03:58:27 +0000 Beth Ann 841767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I opened my eyes this morning to a migraine aura. And I had a day full of improvisational drumming and the "cup song" with 100 3-6 graders. Lord have Mercy! (He did).</p> <p>It was cold, and I needed dress over pants, since I was playing a djembe between my legs! The dress is a little long, as is my jacket. (On the prowl for a lighter weight "cheeky short" denim jacket BTW). The skinnies are a little short, but I think the heels help the proportions.</p> <p>I've included other views of the dress, a H&amp;M $15 find from last season. It is so comfy, but empire is not the best for me. Do I keep it in rotation, or perhaps demote it to loungewear? </p>