https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0606-dressing-dark Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:50:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0606-dressing-dark#post-1273826 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 20:34:23 +0000 Aida 1273826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for the lovely comments and the great feedback re dresses! Dianthus, good point about black vs. color looking dressier, too.</p> <p>Deborah, the dress is DKNY Jeans from last season.</p> <p>Diane, I need more dresses too! I wholly prefer dresses to skirts, but skirts are so much easier to fit :\</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0606-dressing-dark#post-1273747 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 18:25:27 +0000 citygirldc 1273747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your hair pulled back in that retro vibe. And the outfit is AWESOME! &nbsp;I used to wear black all the time and now I don't. Need to get my black back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0606-dressing-dark#post-1273726 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 17:55:46 +0000 Anonymous 1273726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't tell you how much I love the design of your dress. You do indeed look gorgeous! I love how easy dresses are to wear. I ought to have more in my wardrobe. Your accessories are perfect with this outfit and how great to see a pale blue earring, I wouldn't have though to add that shade but it's great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0606-dressing-dark#post-1273652 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 16:19:10 +0000 Ledonna N. 1273652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look very 50's retro I am here for this outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0606-dressing-dark#post-1273454 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 11:08:54 +0000 leopardluxe 1273454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfit! I really love the shoes and bag with this dress and the different textures of the dress itself. The whole outfit comes together wonderfully for a casual chic look! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0606-dressing-dark#post-1273452 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 10:53:53 +0000 Mochi 1273452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look amazing. So cool and interesting and different (good "different"--like people would stop to take a look). I love the shoes.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0606-dressing-dark#post-1273451 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 10:48:57 +0000 Deborah 1273451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aida, you look gorgeous. That dress is just fab. may I ask where it's from. The different textures and the neckline make the dress. The shoes are perfect o lighten and soften. In the warm weather, I also consider my skin tone<br /> And how much I reveal as an "accessory". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0606-dressing-dark#post-1273446 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 10:25:12 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1273446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really nice dress Aida. &nbsp;I like the mix of textures. &nbsp;I also think that a dress in black is seen as dressier than one in a print or color. &nbsp;The sueded skirt may have been a factor too. &nbsp;Regardless, it looked cool, comfortable and stylish. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0606-dressing-dark#post-1273439 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 10:03:34 +0000 Karie 1273439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you're right - people perceive dresses as "dressy" because they're not seen as often. Actually I think this dress looks more like a skirt and top since both halves are different fabric. It's very pretty, and does make for easy dressing in the morning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0606-dressing-dark#post-1273414 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 07:14:30 +0000 bella 1273414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is that a dress? so awesome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0606-dressing-dark#post-1273411 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 06:47:56 +0000 Aida 1273411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for the comments! I suppose for now I shall just accept that dresses are going to be perceived as "dressy", and continue wearing mine casually </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0606-dressing-dark#post-1273338 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 04:31:12 +0000 Marmee 1273338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great! &nbsp;Love those shoes with the dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0606-dressing-dark#post-1273336 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 04:28:47 +0000 Gigi 1273336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great! I agree with Sharon, that the unexpected texture of the skirt part of the dress is maybe what adds to the dressiness factor. But I do think that people in general think of dresses as being "dressed up" regardless. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0606-dressing-dark#post-1273324 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 04:18:56 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1273324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This dress is really flattering on you. Simple, chic, a little edgy, a great length. I smiled at your take on "pastel"--counting your skin--funny, but clever, too! What a terrific fallback outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0606-dressing-dark#post-1273295 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 03:37:07 +0000 jackiec 1273295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Any dress is dressy to me and those around me here. If I put on a dress my kids ask why i'm so dressed up - so does DH. Guess I'm just a jeans gal!&nbsp;I love it an think it looks fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0606-dressing-dark#post-1273175 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 01:37:54 +0000 Dee 1273175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the texture and slight sheen to the skirt make it look a bit dressier. But I think this looks great for casual dinner out!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0606-dressing-dark#post-1273161 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 01:28:13 +0000 Jaime 1273161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think people want to say you look gorgeous and since you are wearing a dress, saying dressed up is a safe way of expressing their admiration. So I will say you look gorgeous in&nbsp;this dress with the ankle strap shoes and updo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0606-dressing-dark#post-1273156 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 01:18:58 +0000 Aida 1273156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks ladies!&nbsp;Great insights about the dress's cut and the flats. I usually wear flats to casualize my dresses, especially in the summer. Hmm I suppose that means I also think of them as "dressier", as well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0606-dressing-dark#post-1273124 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 00:29:37 +0000 Kristin L 1273124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like how the the white in your clutch and shoes really pop against the dark colors you wore. And your hair and sunglasses look fab, as always.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0606-dressing-dark#post-1273052 Sun, 08 Jun 2014 22:58:49 +0000 Suz 1273052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this on you. The earrings are an unexpected touch. I think the flats do casualize it a bit. Some people automatically think "dressed up" when they see a skirt. There's no preventing it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0606-dressing-dark#post-1273048 Sun, 08 Jun 2014 22:54:37 +0000 annagybe 1273048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0606-dressing-dark#post-1273046 Sun, 08 Jun 2014 22:53:47 +0000 Sharon 1273046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great. I enjoyed reading your analysis of your outfit. I think, although the jersey reads casual, the shape and texture of the skirt looks a little more dressy, which may have been what people were responding to. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0606-dressing-dark#post-1273035 Sun, 08 Jun 2014 22:49:04 +0000 shedev 1273035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the low heels do casualize the dress some. You look great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0606-dressing-dark#post-1272990 Sun, 08 Jun 2014 22:01:15 +0000 Aida 1272990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Friday I overslept and needed to get ready and dressed <i>quickly</i>. Enter this outfit idea I'd (thankfully)&nbsp;jotted down a while back, and happily we had the beautiful weather to allow for it. About as simple&nbsp; as it gets, just a dress and pretty shoes with minimal accessories.</p> <p>Although the outfit itself is composed of dark shades, it satisfies my current desire to mix "blacks" with "pastels" -- and as a co-captain of Team White I just couldn't leave it without <i>any</i> white, which comes out both with the shoes and the clutch. My skin acts as a pastel in this case as does, of course, the baby blue earrings, although hubby would argue that my skin actually adds to the white element With less exposed skin, I don't think I'd feel good in this much charcoal/black. Since I'm not very happy in dark tops with my hair down (it's just toooooo much dark up by my face) up went the hair which also saved me some time since hair-down is a lot more work than hair-up, even if it doesn't look it. Soft cherry-pink lip gloss, double-coated mascara&nbsp;and retro sunnies to add a little extra femme, and out the door I went.</p> <p>Interestingly enough, dresses always seem to grab people as being more dressy. I got several comments about being "dressed up" and was I going out to something fancy that night after work? Nope, just a casual dinner out for Friday date night. This is a casual dress to me; the top half is jersey, and the bottom a semi-waxed lightweight suede. I'm always curious what it is about dresses that make them seem inherently dressier, more even than skirts seem to. Perhaps because they're not seen as often these days? I wonder if that is a regional thing.</p> <p>Available items collected below. Comments, critiques, thoughts and questions welcome.</p>