https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-502---now-i-remember-why-i-dont-wear-this Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:13:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-502---now-i-remember-why-i-dont-wear-this#post-1240669 Sat, 03 May 2014 04:59:12 +0000 T 1240669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks beautiful on you... it would be great if any of the suggestions above make it work coz it is very, very pretty on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-502---now-i-remember-why-i-dont-wear-this#post-1240509 Sat, 03 May 2014 01:43:05 +0000 lyn* 1240509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry, there is a flap that goes across the front of the dress (visible to the left in picture 2) and the whole thing kinda falls open. I don't think your fix would work, Aida, but thanks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-502---now-i-remember-why-i-dont-wear-this#post-1240364 Fri, 02 May 2014 23:27:18 +0000 unfrumped 1240364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll be on the other team. It's a great dress but somehow not my fave on you compared to other things. I vote donate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-502---now-i-remember-why-i-dont-wear-this#post-1240348 Fri, 02 May 2014 23:14:46 +0000 Aida 1240348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What about shortening the lining so that when the dress curls up it doesn't show, and then adding the slit from there? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-502---now-i-remember-why-i-dont-wear-this#post-1240344 Fri, 02 May 2014 23:09:42 +0000 lyn* 1240344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The other pain in this dress is when I sit down, the top "layer" of the dress curls back on itself to show the white lining. This generally isn't the worst of all problems in the world, but I don't really like to have my lining show if I don't have to.</p> <p>I didn't have any mobility problems today (pumps or flats), so I think if I can think of a way to fix the lining issue, then I might keep for a bit. I love the sleeves :3</p> <p>Thanks for all your suggestions!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-502---now-i-remember-why-i-dont-wear-this#post-1240343 Fri, 02 May 2014 23:09:32 +0000 jackiec 1240343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Try the slits! I know the feeling when this happens with lining, and it's annoying.</p> <p>Your phone seems to match your dress, from my screen </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-502---now-i-remember-why-i-dont-wear-this#post-1240340 Fri, 02 May 2014 23:05:27 +0000 magpie 1240340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for altering the lining.</p> <p>It miiiight work as a peplum-type top, but definitely not a tunic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-502---now-i-remember-why-i-dont-wear-this#post-1240322 Fri, 02 May 2014 22:50:56 +0000 Day Vies 1240322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very 40's! I love the pintucking, neckline, print and gathered waistline. The length of the skirt on this dress is tricky. You could have the dress shortened or have a split put in the back. I'm sorry the dress isn't so fun to wear but it is quite dreamy to look at. </p> <p>I have a skirt with the same problem that narrows at the knees making running or even walking quickly a pain -- the split there needs to be higher. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-502---now-i-remember-why-i-dont-wear-this#post-1240282 Fri, 02 May 2014 21:55:18 +0000 Aida 1240282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh it really does look best like this! Another vote to add a slit to the lining so you can wear it more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-502---now-i-remember-why-i-dont-wear-this#post-1240083 Fri, 02 May 2014 18:51:29 +0000 Anonymous 1240083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Look at the fab pattern mixing with your phone! Unless the dress can be fixed, I vote donate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-502---now-i-remember-why-i-dont-wear-this#post-1240077 Fri, 02 May 2014 18:47:29 +0000 lyn* 1240077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, I could always just try to lose some weight in my lower half. Haha. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-502---now-i-remember-why-i-dont-wear-this#post-1240069 Fri, 02 May 2014 18:38:06 +0000 carambola 1240069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote to alter or remove&nbsp;the lining. Such a gorgeous dress and looks terrific on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-502---now-i-remember-why-i-dont-wear-this#post-1240024 Fri, 02 May 2014 17:47:53 +0000 Diana 1240024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's such a pretty dress!&nbsp; I would also try cutting the lining.&nbsp; Or just remove it altogether from the skirt part and wear a slip. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-502---now-i-remember-why-i-dont-wear-this#post-1240020 Fri, 02 May 2014 17:46:11 +0000 Anonymous 1240020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is beautiful! Please keep it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-502---now-i-remember-why-i-dont-wear-this#post-1240011 Fri, 02 May 2014 17:40:02 +0000 Angie 1240011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a pity because my goodness - what a killer '40s&nbsp;frock.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-502---now-i-remember-why-i-dont-wear-this#post-1239963 Fri, 02 May 2014 16:44:33 +0000 rabbit 1239963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's a gorgeous shape and length and I love the birds. &nbsp;I echo what Diane says about trying to make it work for you as is, especially if you can just alter the lining.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-502---now-i-remember-why-i-dont-wear-this#post-1239942 Fri, 02 May 2014 16:12:33 +0000 LACeleste 1239942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Please keep as dress--just add mobility slits! &nbsp;You really look incredible in it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-502---now-i-remember-why-i-dont-wear-this#post-1239906 Fri, 02 May 2014 15:36:44 +0000 Anonymous 1239906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it as a dress! I think slits in the lining or a piece let in is the way to go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-502---now-i-remember-why-i-dont-wear-this#post-1239881 Fri, 02 May 2014 15:18:06 +0000 kellygirl 1239881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I prefer it as a dress. I vote for slits! You look so pretty in it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-502---now-i-remember-why-i-dont-wear-this#post-1239875 Fri, 02 May 2014 15:13:49 +0000 rachylou 1239875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote trying to work a fix for the dress. I quite like it. Very different, but still in your style genre. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-502---now-i-remember-why-i-dont-wear-this#post-1239865 Fri, 02 May 2014 15:05:00 +0000 E 1239865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If the lining is only too small in the skirt, I'd just cut a slit or two in it&nbsp;with pinking shears. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-502---now-i-remember-why-i-dont-wear-this#post-1239851 Fri, 02 May 2014 14:57:47 +0000 Janet 1239851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Elizabeth -- it's so pretty as a dress! Cutting it off would really cut off most of the best part of the print. I'd have to say either see if it can be altered to work better as a dress, or pass it along if it's really not working for you comfort-wise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-502---now-i-remember-why-i-dont-wear-this#post-1239789 Fri, 02 May 2014 14:00:46 +0000 cinnamon fern 1239789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a pretty dress! &nbsp;But honestly, I have never had success with this sort of thing as a DIY project. &nbsp;I vote donate or take it to a tailor. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-502---now-i-remember-why-i-dont-wear-this#post-1239774 Fri, 02 May 2014 13:34:39 +0000 Thistle 1239774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I third adding slits! It is so pretty! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-502---now-i-remember-why-i-dont-wear-this#post-1239765 Fri, 02 May 2014 13:28:40 +0000 Marmee 1239765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pretty dress, flattering, and worth saving. I like the idea of cutting slits in the lining. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-502---now-i-remember-why-i-dont-wear-this#post-1239755 Fri, 02 May 2014 13:20:05 +0000 Elizabeth P 1239755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can you add a slit to the lining?&nbsp; Or sew in an extra piece?&nbsp; Because it's lovely as a dress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-502---now-i-remember-why-i-dont-wear-this#post-1239753 Fri, 02 May 2014 13:16:45 +0000 lyn* 1239753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had forgotten why this was shoved into the purgatory zone!</p> <p>The lining is too small and is constricting around the legs. Good thing I don't have to so any running (hopefully) today. </p> <p>Could this be a DIY project to fix up? What do you ladies think of this dress as a blouse or a tunic? </p> <ul> <li><i>Earrings: Forever21</i></li> <li><i>Dress, Necklace: Anthropologie</i></li> <li><i>Pumps: Le Chateau</i></li> </ul>