https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---retro-style-dress-a-la-shannon Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:04:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---retro-style-dress-a-la-shannon#post-621274 Wed, 16 May 2012 17:01:27 +0000 rae 621274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very cute! The high waist looks intentional to me here, but I can imagine that your tweaks will be even better. Love the color! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---retro-style-dress-a-la-shannon#post-621255 Wed, 16 May 2012 16:44:32 +0000 Jonesy 621255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks fab! Love this color and shape on you, and the accessories are perfect! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---retro-style-dress-a-la-shannon#post-621043 Wed, 16 May 2012 13:35:48 +0000 Amy 621043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, everyone.</p> <p>Diane, you're right. It's the bust area that's bothering me and I think I'd like to drop the waistline about 1/2". The pattern is Butterick 5315. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---retro-style-dress-a-la-shannon#post-621003 Wed, 16 May 2012 12:34:14 +0000 Astrid 621003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look adorable! The belt is perfect with the retro vibe of the dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---retro-style-dress-a-la-shannon#post-620995 Wed, 16 May 2012 12:18:30 +0000 Anonymous 620995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look like a model in a catalog here -- adorable! That style of dress is wonderful on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---retro-style-dress-a-la-shannon#post-620975 Wed, 16 May 2012 11:39:53 +0000 rosee 620975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>very lovely and just retro enough. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---retro-style-dress-a-la-shannon#post-620972 Wed, 16 May 2012 11:33:12 +0000 lyn67 620972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You rock that dress-Amy:-) love that colour and that collar, so different! (yes, very madmen:-)) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---retro-style-dress-a-la-shannon#post-620941 Wed, 16 May 2012 09:58:04 +0000 Fruitful 620941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can I say, adorbs????</p> <p>Just stunning and looks so easy to wear. </p> <p>And Cocolion made me lolfry at Med Man </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---retro-style-dress-a-la-shannon#post-620937 Wed, 16 May 2012 09:52:58 +0000 RoseandJoan 620937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This retro fit and flair dress is fab on you and the belt is the perfect touch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---retro-style-dress-a-la-shannon#post-620935 Wed, 16 May 2012 09:46:43 +0000 Jjsloane 620935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic! Love the animal print belt addition. I will be copying for sure- I have a red and a dark pink dress similar. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---retro-style-dress-a-la-shannon#post-620913 Wed, 16 May 2012 06:07:54 +0000 goldenpig 620913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful dress, I am so impressed that you made it yourself! Great color on you and love your cute pose. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---retro-style-dress-a-la-shannon#post-620905 Wed, 16 May 2012 05:51:00 +0000 diane 620905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>beautiful color! I love it. I can see possibly tweeking it through the bust area next time, but I think this is great the way it is. I love the simple styling too. let the garment speak!<br /> what is the pattern? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---retro-style-dress-a-la-shannon#post-620867 Wed, 16 May 2012 02:59:30 +0000 Amy 620867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aww, thanks ladies. Shannon, it's yours when I get tired of it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---retro-style-dress-a-la-shannon#post-620863 Wed, 16 May 2012 02:40:44 +0000 Beth Ann 620863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful, saturated color and a marvelous, crisp shape. The Leopard belt is the perfect touch! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---retro-style-dress-a-la-shannon#post-620845 Wed, 16 May 2012 02:07:44 +0000 Anonymous 620845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love, love this dress. It must be so nice to be able to sew your own clothes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---retro-style-dress-a-la-shannon#post-620841 Wed, 16 May 2012 02:05:13 +0000 Transcona Shannon 620841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Promise me Amy that if you EVER tire of this dress, you'll send it to me??? You look lovely in this - ADORE! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---retro-style-dress-a-la-shannon#post-620840 Wed, 16 May 2012 02:03:42 +0000 CocoLion 620840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfectly gorgeous and suits you VERY well! This pattern is definitely worth repeating.</p> <p>Tanya "Med Man" lol ... a series about a sexy doc in the 60s? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---retro-style-dress-a-la-shannon#post-620838 Wed, 16 May 2012 01:57:58 +0000 christieanne 620838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great with the leopard accent! I love that you made the dress. No fit issue from my point of view </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---retro-style-dress-a-la-shannon#post-620798 Wed, 16 May 2012 01:26:31 +0000 HelenInCanada 620798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow - glamour girl! Looks gorgeous on you - well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---retro-style-dress-a-la-shannon#post-620796 Wed, 16 May 2012 01:25:32 +0000 ironkurtin 620796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is so cute on you, I love it. I could never wear a dress like this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---retro-style-dress-a-la-shannon#post-620792 Wed, 16 May 2012 01:24:02 +0000 Angie 620792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love you in this frock, Amy! The animal print belt is a great touch. </p> <p>You rock a peter pan collar!</p> <p>(Adorable pose). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---retro-style-dress-a-la-shannon#post-620788 Wed, 16 May 2012 01:22:37 +0000 Jaime 620788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this! If you make another one (which you should) maybe try for a slightly longer midi length? You look great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---retro-style-dress-a-la-shannon#post-620784 Wed, 16 May 2012 01:20:53 +0000 Anonymous 620784@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG I love that! The color is wonderful and I love the leopard belt with it. So cute! I love the full skirt on you, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---retro-style-dress-a-la-shannon#post-620757 Wed, 16 May 2012 01:01:55 +0000 Tanya 620757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So pretty! I saw the picture and thought of Med Man immediately. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---retro-style-dress-a-la-shannon#post-620755 Wed, 16 May 2012 01:00:42 +0000 Amy 620755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I loved the silhouette of the dress Shannon wore recently, which inspired me to pull out a similar one.</p> <p>This is a sewn-by-me dress. It has some fit issues, which I hope to correct if I sew this pattern again, but was ok for today. I paired it with my leopard print belt and sandals. </p>