https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-an-attempt-at-de-frumping Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 05 May 2026 22:45:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-an-attempt-at-de-frumping#post-961552 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 12:58:10 +0000 Lantana 961552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It might feel nice but this dress has nowhere near the appeal of your fab outfits. I'm dubious that shortening or changing the hemline will rescue it because of the neckline-unless you alter that as well to reveal more clavicle.<br /> Since the kids like the fabric, how about giving it to them for their dress ups box? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-an-attempt-at-de-frumping#post-961455 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 09:49:16 +0000 Deborah 961455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel this is dated and not much will save it:(. The neckline is not your most flattering...I think I would pop it on the donate pile. You have other much lovelier things:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-an-attempt-at-de-frumping#post-961445 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 09:17:14 +0000 lyn67 961445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Linen shirt and knotted under the breast, pls:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-an-attempt-at-de-frumping#post-961345 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 03:29:21 +0000 Beth Ann 961345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah yes! Travel knit! Such a guilty pleasure! What about a substantial belt, with a little blousing above the waist? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-an-attempt-at-de-frumping#post-960286 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:34:36 +0000 catgirl 960286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm drawn to them too - I used to pore over the Travelsmith catalog (those two-in-one dresses that you can turn inside out! &nbsp;The all-purpose black pants!). &nbsp;But they do have a certain frump factor IRL. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-an-attempt-at-de-frumping#post-960276 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:28:17 +0000 donnat 960276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am thinking hi lo hem. If that doesn't work go for shortening </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-an-attempt-at-de-frumping#post-960220 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:06:50 +0000 DonnaF 960220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm.&nbsp; Because of the rounded and low shape of the neckline, I'm wondering if a symmetrical hi-low with the shortness in the front might work better? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-an-attempt-at-de-frumping#post-960215 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:59:00 +0000 amiable 960215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm thinking I'll try the hem in this shape. Would that suitably update it? &nbsp;My crewneck isn't as high as DKNY's, but otherwise, I think the shape of the dresses is similar. &nbsp;I'll likely go longer than they did though.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-an-attempt-at-de-frumping#post-960188 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:12:09 +0000 amiable 960188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Travel catalog coordinates! &nbsp;Yes - that's exactly what it makes me feel like &nbsp;(And probably what drew me to it in the first place - I've always had a liking for those catalogs for some reason).</p> <p>I'll play with the hem, but wont' be too sad if it's just not salvageable </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-an-attempt-at-de-frumping#post-960152 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:25:06 +0000 catgirl 960152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the whole thing is dated. &nbsp;Sorry! &nbsp;I have a tunic top in this style (Softwear?) and occasionally throw it on, but always feel a little too much like I'm in travel catalog coordinates. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-an-attempt-at-de-frumping#post-960148 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:22:47 +0000 rachylou 960148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the hi-low idea a whole lot, but I think it's the neckline that's the iffy part. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-an-attempt-at-de-frumping#post-960125 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:48:23 +0000 Suz 960125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would try shortening to see how it works that way. Hi-low first, and if you don't like that, cut it shorter all round.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-an-attempt-at-de-frumping#post-960110 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:36:34 +0000 Jules 960110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd prefer to see it with a stuctured topper, like a denim jacket (which seems to be the only thing I suggest to anyone lately, plus not so cool on a hot day anymore, so perhaps not a valuable suggestion....). Not sure the tank works because of the different neck/strap lines. And maybe sandals or wedges for footwear.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-an-attempt-at-de-frumping#post-960108 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:35:39 +0000 Anonymous 960108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i prefer the linen over it too and I agree with Ceit, how about a high-low hem? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-an-attempt-at-de-frumping#post-960107 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:34:33 +0000 harmonica 960107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the high-low hem idea! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-an-attempt-at-de-frumping#post-960106 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:33:52 +0000 Sara L. 960106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks better with the linen shirt over it, but hemming it shorter would do a lot to defrump it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-an-attempt-at-de-frumping#post-960095 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:14:49 +0000 Anonymous 960095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would make the hem high-low. I think that would update it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-an-attempt-at-de-frumping#post-960088 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:10:27 +0000 amiable 960088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have this slinky-knit ink midi tank dress.&nbsp; I think it looks pretty dated ('cause it is) and frumpy.&nbsp; But it's nice and cool in the summer, and my kids LOVE it.&nbsp; (They like the feel of the slinky knit).</p> <p>In an attempt to make it wearable, I topped it with a tank.&nbsp; Or a linen shirt.&nbsp; (I'm wearing the tank today - I thought it was more wearable than the linen shirt).&nbsp; </p> <p>Does it come anywhere close to working? What are your suggestions? I could shorten it to knee length, or turn it into just a skirt, maybe?&nbsp; Is this dress de-frumpable? </p> <p></p> <p>ETA: I'll cut it to the shape of this orange one (#4) and see what I think. &nbsp;I'm not sure it'll do the trick, but I like the idea of the hem on the orange one :)</p>