https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0616-swirly-dress-debut Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:43:24 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0616-swirly-dress-debut#post-1281201 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 15:10:22 +0000 Beth Ann 1281201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous dress on you!&nbsp; I think the ankle boots are the perfect choice -- adding a bit of modern edge.&nbsp; I like the jacket with it also, although I think it really shines on it's own. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0616-swirly-dress-debut#post-1281110 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 13:43:50 +0000 jackiec 1281110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all of this! You know I love.love.love that jacket so it all works for me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0616-swirly-dress-debut#post-1281103 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 13:35:58 +0000 viva 1281103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this dress!!! And I love it this length -- I think you were right to shorten it. It's fab with the booties, amazing in fact. No tights, please!!! And I love it with bare arms especially, to balance the bare legs. So pretty and also has an edge from the boots. A terrific outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0616-swirly-dress-debut#post-1281074 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 13:02:42 +0000 Elizabeth P 1281074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a wonderful dress.&nbsp; Great idea getting it tailored! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0616-swirly-dress-debut#post-1281072 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 13:01:03 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1281072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great re-do on that fab dress Katie - it looks fabulous on you. I think the dress works both with and without the jacket. I have a slight preference for the dress on its own because it's very flattering. </p> <p>I adore the look of booties and bare legs. To me, it keeps the outfit from being seasonally confused during the summer months. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0616-swirly-dress-debut#post-1281065 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 12:52:25 +0000 Mona 1281065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely pattern on this dress. The booties look great sans hose. Perfect for summer and bookend your hair nicely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0616-swirly-dress-debut#post-1281053 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 12:38:49 +0000 Janet 1281053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the dress on you! Fab pattern. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0616-swirly-dress-debut#post-1281045 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 12:25:17 +0000 Anonymous 1281045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely pattern and cut on the dress! It looks nice with the jacket, but really has a chance to shine without it. Although obviously </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0616-swirly-dress-debut#post-1281029 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 11:53:01 +0000 Deborah 1281029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this. I find I either like a sleeveless dress or a fully sleeved dress...I struggle with anything in between:). Love how the ankle boots look. Proportions are great. You look fab my dear:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0616-swirly-dress-debut#post-1281020 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 11:42:46 +0000 fuzzylogic 1281020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This dress is completely fab- the print and v-neck are my perfect (faux) wrap dress combo!!! I adore the way you have styled it with black moto and booties-very sassy!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0616-swirly-dress-debut#post-1279923 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 02:58:29 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1279923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dress looks fabulous on you! It is so flattering, and I agree about the width on the shoulder--magical. I like the dress both ways, honestly, with those booties. The jacket and booties seem to balance each other nicely. And yet without the topper, I love what you call the "off kilterness" of the look--the dark grounding of the boots, but the bare leg look echoing the bare arm look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0616-swirly-dress-debut#post-1279920 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 02:55:20 +0000 Neel 1279920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MsK - this is exactly how I feel in my dresses with a topper! I almost always like them without toppers. Or with my cropped denim jacket.</p> <p>Obviously I like your dress without the topper more and the booties without hose is perfect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0616-swirly-dress-debut#post-1279903 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 02:33:00 +0000 Kristin L 1279903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it can go either way, depending on what look you're going for.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0616-swirly-dress-debut#post-1279892 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 02:16:54 +0000 MsLuna 1279892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Sveta! Yes!!!! That white topper!!!! I still haven't had the opportunity to wear it but now that you mention it, I just might! I find the topper to be too warm for summer though so I'll probably wear it on another 15 degree day!</p> <p>ETA: I just tried the dress on with the white topper. You are right... It looks wonderful and more summery!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0616-swirly-dress-debut#post-1279875 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 01:59:03 +0000 Sveta 1279875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stunning - you wear this type of dress to perfection, Katie!<br />Didn't you buy a white jacket during Toronto meetup? I may work with this dress and look more summery than the black one.<br />Ah, sleeveless dresses in blasting A/C offices... I was so freezing today wearing long pants and denim jacket all day inside so when I left work and stepped into +28C heat I did not even want to remove the jacket, it felt so wonderful to feel warm at last!&nbsp;There is no way I can wear sleeveless dress in the office sans the topper! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0616-swirly-dress-debut#post-1279859 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 01:45:45 +0000 MsLuna 1279859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Ceit and Suz! :)</p> <p>@Suz: I prefer it sans jacket too! I just love the way the shoulders look. The jacket... *sighs* I'm struggling finding a summer version. For some reason, I can't find a lot of structured lightweight toppers around the city. I'm totally wearing this jacket to threads! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0616-swirly-dress-debut#post-1279856 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 01:44:02 +0000 SarahTheWhite 1279856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So cute!! I am not usually a fan of dark booties with dresses, but this is really great. I also love the dress with and without the topper! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0616-swirly-dress-debut#post-1279851 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 01:42:22 +0000 Suz 1279851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a stunning dress. Such a pretty colour and pattern! I like the booties sans hose here. It would be too wintery with dark hose. I think the dress looks good either way but prefer without the jacket.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0616-swirly-dress-debut#post-1279845 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 01:39:58 +0000 Anonymous 1279845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh this is super, KK! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0616-swirly-dress-debut#post-1279843 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 01:38:29 +0000 MsLuna 1279843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got this dress back from the tailor last week. It was initially a midi, which I liked, but I wanted longevity and I'm just NOT the midi kind of gal. I wish the hem curved in more, but oh well.</p> <p>Interesting how Angie posted her article on sleeveless dress with toppers. It was colder this morning so I wore my trusty moto jacket, but wore the dress on its own for the most part. Is it better with or without the jacket? I was comfy either way. Notice the sleeves how they extend further across the shoulder? That's how I prefer my sleeveless dresses, and for some reason, it flatters my IT body type (combined with the v-neck).</p> <p>Something new: I tried wearing ankle booties on its own. I usually wear them with black tights for a long leg line, but somehow it's "off-kilter-ness" is quite appealing to me. </p> <p>Feedback, comments, thoughts welcomed!</p> <p>Dress: London Times<br /> Jacket: LOFT<br /> Booties: Camper </p>