https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-help-needed Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:43:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-help-needed#post-661995 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 22:51:15 +0000 Anonymous 661995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with everyone on the color- FAB. </p> <p>Is the dress an over-the-head style or is there a zipper? If there is a zipper you could add two darts mid back like you see on fitted shirts. I have done that on dresses and tops to rein in excess bulk. I wouldn't stress to much over it though, 'cause it looks ok as is. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-help-needed#post-661936 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 21:12:35 +0000 Vicki 661936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mochi nailed it! The color and shape are beautiful and you've made it special with your own touches. No purging on this one allowed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-help-needed#post-661896 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 20:12:43 +0000 catgirl 661896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Me too. I don't wear it except in very light soft form, like thrift store buttondown shirts. i am not good with fitted sheath dresses generally, or darts either. </p> <p>Still, you've wrangled this dress into submission! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-help-needed#post-661890 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 20:07:09 +0000 modgrl 661890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a shapeless sac without a belt. I do need to belt it, it totally doesn't work for my figure otherwise. I think it is meant to be belted this way - the boob darts are in the right place for me and it fits everywhere else. I think I am genuinely confused by woven cotton. It is a novelty for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-help-needed#post-661885 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 19:54:37 +0000 catgirl 661885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That makes sense and that could be why it is more bunchy/voluminous with the belt.</p> <p>Do you need to belt it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-help-needed#post-661876 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 19:43:59 +0000 modgrl 661876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The fabric is a stiff woven cotton. It is good for a 100 degree day because it basically floats away from my body except where it is belted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-help-needed#post-661858 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 19:30:39 +0000 rae 661858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's a lovely color and looks good! Una makes a good point about the fabric - does it feel like it is stiff or puckering/fighting the belt? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-help-needed#post-661852 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 19:27:15 +0000 Lisa 661852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this outfit. Perfect for a hot summer day and the color is divine on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-help-needed#post-661841 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 19:20:52 +0000 Meredith1953 661841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with others that the color is wonderful and I think with the belt you have given the dress more shape which looks really pretty on you. I like the tan belt but an animal print one might look really pretty also. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-help-needed#post-661791 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 18:42:30 +0000 Kiwichik 661791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As everyone has said the colour looks lovely on you and it works well with the tan belt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-help-needed#post-661728 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 17:30:38 +0000 catgirl 661728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks lovely. What's the fabric? If it's a lineny woven material then it might seem too big because it's not as drapey. If silkier then the volume seems more in tune with the look. But Iyou've done a great job here and it may be more an issue how it feels than how it looks to you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-help-needed#post-661725 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 17:28:26 +0000 Jonesy 661725@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love it on you, as-is. I think the belt does its job perfectly, and the color is just perfect on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-help-needed#post-661652 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 15:46:57 +0000 Transcona Shannon 661652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the colour on you Rita and the length of the dress is perfect, as are the sleeves (you have lovely arms!). I see that the waist is a bit baggy due to the style, but with the belt, I like it. I think it's a lovely summer dress and worth keeping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-help-needed#post-661651 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 15:45:08 +0000 Aziraphale 661651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like it. I vote keep! Certainly with that belt, it's got a nice shape on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-help-needed#post-661623 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 14:23:10 +0000 Ana 661623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, I'm not a fan of that silhouette on myself either. I think the way you've cinched it with the belt looks nice. It looks like a perfect summer dress, so I think you should keep it for now. If you feel like something is off about it, maybe keep an eye out for something to replace it during the summer sales? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-help-needed#post-661621 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 14:22:26 +0000 cobaltblue 661621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For what it's worth, I think you look extra gorgeous in this. The dress highlights your lovely arms, and the color is great. I actually like the drapey midsection. It hints at your feminine shape without showing all. I like the length on you, too. But if you don't like it, there's no reason to wear or keep it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-help-needed#post-661605 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 14:00:19 +0000 modgrl 661605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is meant to be a bit drapey. It is pretty shapeless without the belt. I don't like the look on me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-help-needed#post-661599 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 13:52:50 +0000 Ana 661599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the color, and it looks like a very lightweight, cool dress. I love your sandals! </p> <p>I agree with Diana that it looks a tad too big around the middle, but the belt helps with it. Plus, it looks like the kind of dress that is meant to drape softly anyway. What is it like without the belt? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-help-needed#post-661583 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 13:16:05 +0000 Diana 661583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The color and the overall shape are very flattering on you, Rita! I think maybe it is a little too big but you've done a good job of hiding that with the belt. I think it's lovely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-help-needed#post-661580 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 13:14:07 +0000 merwoman 661580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No mystery there modgrl - that colour is so complementary to your hair and complexion. Sleeveless cut shows off your fab arms and ditto for the length with respect to your gams! And great neckline.<br /> Problem seems to be the waist area - the belt you've chosen works - but could it be better?<br /> How about trying a couple of narrow belts? I think what the problem might be is fabric bunching - so maybe a looser belt might help? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-help-needed#post-661573 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 12:55:14 +0000 Mochi 661573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's survived the purges because the color is gorgeous in and of itself, and extra remarkable on you. I have no advice, unfortunately, apart from maybe nipping it in around the waist, or general alterations to make it a tad more fitting to your body, but not sure you would find that worth it.</p> <p>(eta that the waist itself is probably not too loose, but overall the fabric looks stiff and the dress thus appears a little baggy or boxy in the upper half? Also in the front stomach area. I wonder if a few darts here and there could make it just slightly more body hugging without being too tight. Hope some of the sewing pros here chime in with their astute eyes.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-help-needed#post-661571 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 12:46:59 +0000 modgrl 661571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This dress has survived countless purges. It always mystifies me. I never feel like I can get it quite right. It came with a skinny fabric self belt but I have replaced it with a chunkier tan leather belt. What do you think, should it stay or go? </p> <p>Calypso St. Barth for Target dress, dv sandals, thrifted ferragamo belt. I am also wearing my gold bag (not shown) to echo the shoes, belt buckle and my watch. </p>