https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1003-the-shift Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 08:42:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1003-the-shift#post-1370067 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 22:20:34 +0000 Anonymous 1370067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That silhouette does look great on you! And congrats on the weight loss! Sugar, dairy, and gluten are three of my favorite things, so I'm especially impressed with your willpower.</p> <p>Old Navy seems like they usually have a few shift dresses, although more in casual fabrics like jersey or sweater-knit. I have this one from last spring (generally wear it more as a tunic)&nbsp;and I don't think they have the exact style now, but they might have a similar cut.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1003-the-shift#post-1370030 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 21:30:21 +0000 Sal 1370030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this look on you,<br />Great to see you have found a look that is working for you with your shoe requirements. &nbsp;I can't comment on shops as I am in NZ which is probably not feasible! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1003-the-shift#post-1370025 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 21:18:49 +0000 E 1370025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great, I can see why you want more of these! Good luck with the hunt. :)&nbsp;Have you seen the tree print dress Una ordered? (Oh I just saw Diana already mentioned it. hehe.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1003-the-shift#post-1369232 Sat, 04 Oct 2014 16:55:24 +0000 MsLuna 1369232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the comments, ladies! :)</p> <p>@bj1111: I love the AllSaints aesthetic and have definitely looked into it. Unfortunately the price tag is beyond what I can afford while I'm going through weight loss. I will definitely shop this brand once I've reached my goal and I'm ready to make the investment!</p> <p>@Diana: I know shifts can be challenging for pear shapes! Have you looked into more a-line shaped hems? </p> <p>I have been off-and-on here so I missed the dress Una tried. That dress looks really cool though the neckline will not work for me. I'm still relatively busty (despite the 2 inch loss) so lower scoop necks and v-necks work best. Boatnecks, in some instances also work for me. </p> <p>@Staysfit: it's certainly a lot of work to lose 12 lbs! An enormous amount of willpower! </p> <p>@lisap: I would totally try Club Monaco shifts in a heartbeat! If I wasn't going through weight loss I'd definitely shop there as it's one of my favourite stores! Their lines are very clean and mod-like which is why I'm particularly drawn to their aesthetic.</p> <p>Like you, I'd wear a silk shift year round! It's really just a layering exercise and from what I heard, silk has it's own insulating properties! I really regret not having purchased two Cynthia Rowley shifts during the summer because they would've fitted me perfectly, now that I've lost some bust inches (biggest size was tight but not glaringly so in bust/arms). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1003-the-shift#post-1369150 Sat, 04 Oct 2014 14:48:42 +0000 Anonymous 1369150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love a shorter shift dress too - and have found my favourites at Club Monaco. Now, that look of course comes and goes with their seasonal style direction changes, but I do love the fit and quality of their silk shifts. Yes, they are lightweight and not typically wintery , but I wear mine 12 months a year with different "support" pieces (tights or bare legs, boots or sandals, belted or not, and with a jacket or big cardigan, or not!). &nbsp;This silhouette looks good on you :)&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1003-the-shift#post-1369139 Sat, 04 Oct 2014 14:27:29 +0000 Staysfit 1369139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look awesome, and congratulations on losing 12 pounds, that takes&nbsp;a lot of will power! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1003-the-shift#post-1369125 Sat, 04 Oct 2014 13:53:19 +0000 Diana 1369125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great, and I can see why this style is your favorite! I love shift dresses too but often they don't love my pear shaped hips. </p> <p>I was also going to suggest allsaints. And did you see the tree print dress Una tried? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1003-the-shift#post-1369117 Sat, 04 Oct 2014 13:43:52 +0000 bj1111 1369117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fab mskatiekat...very drawn to similar silhouettes. Have you tried all saints?</p> <p>I see you in some asymmetry too to bring in the rocker vibe. Or helmut lang? Our tjmaxx has a designer section that can be quite good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1003-the-shift#post-1369114 Sat, 04 Oct 2014 13:35:59 +0000 MsLuna 1369114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you ladies!</p> <p>@Elizabeth P: that EF dress looked stunning on both you and Shannon! From what I remember. You're IT as well, right? I'll definitely stalk this on eBay!</p> <p>@columbine: I started looking through Modcloth yesterday! I haven't found a dress that appeals to me yet but I hope I have some luck later! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1003-the-shift#post-1369067 Sat, 04 Oct 2014 10:53:18 +0000 Anonymous 1369067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adore the proportions in your outfit MsKK! The edgy mod rocker vibe totally works for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1003-the-shift#post-1369046 Sat, 04 Oct 2014 09:14:04 +0000 Deb 1369046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally cool look! Love every component....well done. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1003-the-shift#post-1369021 Sat, 04 Oct 2014 06:24:23 +0000 columbine(erin) 1369021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you explored Modcloth? I think you could add a rocker edge to a lot of those dresses, if you can find the shape and length you want. They do have a lot of funky prints and shorter lengths. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1003-the-shift#post-1369019 Sat, 04 Oct 2014 06:21:48 +0000 Elizabeth P 1369019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look wonderful Katie.<br /> The shape of this dress reminds me of the EF drape front dress. That might be an option for you. Keep an eye out for sales or eBay for it though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1003-the-shift#post-1368998 Sat, 04 Oct 2014 04:50:59 +0000 MsLuna 1368998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Jackie! </p> <p>I've always been drawn to the mod aesthetic but the "neatness" of it isn't a sustainable style for me. Had to mix it up with the rocker edge ;)</p> <p>I'm posting as much as I can I still have a super busy schedule but this is a welcomed break! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1003-the-shift#post-1368974 Sat, 04 Oct 2014 03:14:44 +0000 jackiec 1368974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the rocker edgy mod vibe of this look. Absolutely love the boots. You're looking great! So happy to see you posting again no advice on the short dresses tho.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1003-the-shift#post-1368968 Sat, 04 Oct 2014 03:07:21 +0000 MsLuna 1368968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What I'm wearing here is my second go-to formula: the minidress + tall boots. I may have posted this outfit before except this time, I'm wearing it with my new longer collarless ope jacket. I bought the jacket this week specifically for this dress (the denim jacket doesn't quite look right). It gives it a bit of a slightly mod vibe. But because this is me, it's rocker edgy mod ;)</p> <p>I've taken a strong liking to very clean simple curves in my outfits. I love structure with curves, and this seems to suit my body well. I've also taken a strong liking to shift dresses: my favourite types of dresses back when I was younger and thinner. I have only lost 12 lbs so far, but I lost 2 inches off my bust and 2.5 on my waist. It seemed to have "balanced me out" a bit where wearing higher necklines and surrendered waists actually looked better (they used to make me look like a brick back when I had a bigger tummy and was busty). If I keep up with my diet (I cut out sugar, dairy, gluten), I can probably maintain these proportions. </p> <p>I wish there were more dresses like this out there. I'd love a black one and I'd love more in funkier prints. They just look fabulous with flat footwear! I would actually want to explore more shift mini dress styles but I'm not quite sure who sells them! Any ideas? </p> <p>Dress: RD Style (via Winners)<br /> Jacket: Kenar (via Marshall's)<br /> Boots: Fluevog </p>