https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-420-vintage-copycat Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:27:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-420-vintage-copycat/page/2#post-600680 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 14:53:41 +0000 cheryl 600680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this. You look great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-420-vintage-copycat/page/2#post-600559 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 06:48:47 +0000 christieanne 600559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah! The other fab find from the vintage store. I think they have a new customer with you nearby Keep going back!<br /> This is a perfectly inspired look - dots and leopard - wow! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-420-vintage-copycat/page/2#post-600540 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 05:45:14 +0000 Deborah 600540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love Jessica's dress and adore your copycat. Spots and leopard print.. Hmmm this combo is next on my to wear list. You look so cool and ladylike but not in a staid way.<br /> Love your constant creativity MaryK. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-420-vintage-copycat/page/2#post-600344 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 23:21:24 +0000 catgirl 600344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, but a chameleon shyly blends in - you are the opposite of that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-420-vintage-copycat#post-600341 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 23:19:58 +0000 Aida 600341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great find, this dress fits you beautifully! I remember that dress of Jessica's too, I tried the ON one that looked similar and was so bummed that it didn't work for me. Clever you on using the belt as a bow, I've done that with thin silk scarves but never even considered using a self-fabric-belt. Can I also say how much I love polka dots with leopard? ^^ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-420-vintage-copycat#post-600284 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:29:53 +0000 MsMary 600284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Or maybe I'm just a chameleon. Give or take the prehensile tail and independently-movable eyes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-420-vintage-copycat#post-600281 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:27:18 +0000 catgirl 600281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely! I can't believe you remember inspiration from months ago; I can barely remember to eat lunch! I'm always impressed with your ability to channel so many different blogger styles. What bird is it that is able to mimic the cries of others? A mockingbird? You are a style magpie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-420-vintage-copycat#post-600277 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:24:55 +0000 Anonymous 600277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ack, MK, this is so fab! Navy blue polka dots and leopard? I'm in love.<br /> And BTW, you are no where near a 14P or an 8P!!! I could barely get one leg in that skirt you sent me, lol! You are YLF's little petite flower for sure. Okay, well maybe an 8P *because of your bust*, ahem. Must be nice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-420-vintage-copycat#post-600250 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:39:34 +0000 MsMary 600250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't know when it was made, Denise, but I've been doing a little research and found <a href="http://vintagefashionguild.org/tips-tricks/quick-tips-for-dating-vintage/">these tips for dating vintage clothing</a>. This dress has a fabric content tag but no care instructions, which seems to put it between 1960 (introduction of mandatory fabric content labels) and 1971 (introduction of mandatory care labels). And <a href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/08/how-to-shop-for-vintage-clothing-understanding-vintage-sizing.html">this site</a> says sizes in the 1950s-60s were about 6 sizes larger than current sizes, which is about right -- these days I would probably wear an 8P in a close-fitting dress like this one because of my bust and shoulders. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-420-vintage-copycat#post-600243 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:25:58 +0000 CocoLion 600243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a lovely dress. And you have copy-catted to perfection. You should contact the blogger! </p> <p>I can't believe that is a size 14! Do you know when the dress was made? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-420-vintage-copycat#post-600229 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:15:01 +0000 MsMary 600229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes! Wore it to work and out to lunch with colleagues! (No comments at work today, BTW. I think they're used to my crazy getups.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-420-vintage-copycat#post-600179 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:27:14 +0000 Beth Ann 600179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So ladylike and fresh! Did you wear it to work? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-420-vintage-copycat#post-600070 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:49:48 +0000 Kiwichik 600070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are awesome. You have such a good eye. When I go into vintage stores I struggle to work out how to make things look current. Clearly you do not have this problem. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-420-vintage-copycat#post-600063 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:42:00 +0000 rae 600063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DIY pussybow FTW! I would not have thought of that. I tried to find more stuff to copy the past few days but sort of came up empty. You are so good at it, though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-420-vintage-copycat#post-600056 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:38:04 +0000 MsMary 600056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No, it's a dacron (polyester)/rayon blend! LOL But it has a nice drape and feels almost like silk. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-420-vintage-copycat#post-600050 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:34:08 +0000 Jonesy 600050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SO gorgeous!!!! It fits you so fantastically! Is it silk? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-420-vintage-copycat#post-600042 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:21:25 +0000 Anonymous 600042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! This is a great lesson in making vintage work, updating with a different belt and leopard heels. You look amazing and the dress fits perfectly. The touch of leopard keeps it in Business Bombshell territory. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-420-vintage-copycat#post-600025 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:55:25 +0000 Sylvie 600025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are so creative! Using the belt as a pussybow detail gives a whole different look to this dress and makes it so much more versatile. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-420-vintage-copycat#post-600017 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:41:25 +0000 nancylee 600017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great copy, MaryK. You look lovely. Nice job! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-420-vintage-copycat#post-600006 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:25:04 +0000 Meredith1953 600006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely and so ladylike and refined looking! You really nailed it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-420-vintage-copycat#post-600001 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:18:02 +0000 jayne 600001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh man, how can you do that. Take a dotted dress (which I normally don't like) rock it with leopard and turn it into inspiration! Fab MaryK </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-420-vintage-copycat#post-599995 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:14:36 +0000 Sveta 599995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a clever idea with the belt and bow! I need to go thrifting with you, MaryK! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-420-vintage-copycat#post-599994 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:12:51 +0000 marianna 599994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Unbelievable find! This is perfect on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-420-vintage-copycat#post-599981 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:00:56 +0000 Anonymous 599981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think using the belt as a bow is BRILLIANT. I love this dress on you. You are the queen of vintage / consignment stores. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-420-vintage-copycat#post-599964 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:35:15 +0000 chellebrate 599964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have this look pinned, too. Your copycat is spot on! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-420-vintage-copycat#post-599962 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:34:13 +0000 MsMary 599962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much, ladies! </p> <p>Jilly, believe it or not I only paid $10 for the belt! Score!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-420-vintage-copycat#post-599957 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:21:46 +0000 Anonymous 599957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful copykitty! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-420-vintage-copycat#post-599951 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:14:21 +0000 modgrl 599951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG I loved this dress on Jessica and I love it on you!!<br /> FAB </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-420-vintage-copycat#post-599948 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:12:04 +0000 Louise 599948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is amazing x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-420-vintage-copycat#post-599945 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:06:39 +0000 Jilly 599945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love you in dresses Mary k, and and love that vintage belt; bakelite can be expensive, did you get a good deal on it? </p>