https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-black-summer-dress--my-take Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:18:16 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-black-summer-dress--my-take/page/2#post-1536589 Sun, 09 Aug 2015 15:09:14 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1536589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isabel, that's an interesting observation. Sometimes I feel the details do limit what I can wear an item with. But your comment made me realize that I often use prints to pull things together in an outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-black-summer-dress--my-take/page/2#post-1536578 Sun, 09 Aug 2015 14:43:41 +0000 jackiec 1536578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous arty perfection. Perfectly you.</p> <p>...and isn't that a great idea to try it with a long cardi?! Brilliant. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-black-summer-dress--my-take/page/2#post-1536554 Sun, 09 Aug 2015 14:07:48 +0000 Anonymous 1536554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks so great and this is so interesting too!<br />&nbsp;When I try to choose an item that will be versatile, I tend to select things that are very bland, and that then require a lot of "extras" to look done for any occasion.<br />Your outfit looks so wearable, and the separate pieces do too. The styles are classic, and the print on the dress, and the zipper trim on the jacket don't make them less versatile, but actually maybe more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-black-summer-dress--my-take/page/2#post-1536520 Sun, 09 Aug 2015 12:26:23 +0000 unfrumped 1536520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This may be one of my fave's and that's hard to pick! The print is fantastic pattern , size, &amp; overall color vibe. Super yay for your sewing skills and eye for what works. Inspired accessorizing, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-black-summer-dress--my-take#post-1536506 Sun, 09 Aug 2015 11:36:26 +0000 JamC 1536506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A great, versatile look. The dress could go almost anywhere. It might be fun to try it with a variety of toppers to see how many could work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-black-summer-dress--my-take#post-1536497 Sun, 09 Aug 2015 10:37:23 +0000 Maneera 1536497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the dress! That's a beautiful print, and this looks like a wonderful summer dress that is versatile enough to go from a day look to a night look. Love this ensemble on you!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-black-summer-dress--my-take#post-1536495 Sun, 09 Aug 2015 10:19:11 +0000 Cococat 1536495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a beautiful dress. I love the art nouveau print and the perfect placement. You have interpreted the Blogger's outfit beautifully. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-black-summer-dress--my-take#post-1536369 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 23:08:13 +0000 MTBGirl 1536369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is stunning FC! Perfect choices of jacket, shoes, purse and jewelry! YdefinitelyLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-black-summer-dress--my-take#post-1536355 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 22:36:24 +0000 Meredith 1536355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous! I love the print of that dress! You are so talented! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-black-summer-dress--my-take#post-1536349 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 22:25:25 +0000 Ornella 1536349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><i><b></b>...Angie's post gave me the idea that I could come up with a similar idea after all...&nbsp;</i>I nodded while reading this, I can relate to the words so much. </p> <p>Every single item from your outfit is spot-on. The way they play together (the bag and the pattern, the scalloped cut of the shoes and the pattern -- and then your hair and the pattern) is fantastic. YLF. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-black-summer-dress--my-take#post-1536347 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 22:24:13 +0000 Sadie 1536347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just fabulous! I really admire your sewing skills. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-black-summer-dress--my-take#post-1536343 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 22:17:06 +0000 Ankita 1536343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look stunning! ❤<br /> I love the print ... the dress fits you beautifully...and the jacket really compliments the look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-black-summer-dress--my-take#post-1536338 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 22:04:41 +0000 Anonymous 1536338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a brilliant ensemble. I just love the art nouveau print fabric and how skillfully you've positioned it on the dress. I'm in awe of your eye for design--first to recognise that fabric's potential and then to craft it into the perfect item. Bravissima! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-black-summer-dress--my-take#post-1536323 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 21:43:49 +0000 donnat 1536323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love that dress! You are very talented. I can only Imagine how tricky matching that print was. Gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-black-summer-dress--my-take#post-1536292 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 20:52:15 +0000 Sal 1536292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this dress, the print is sophisticated but it is not formal. As a result it is so versatile.</p> <p>Love it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-black-summer-dress--my-take#post-1536182 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 15:41:54 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1536182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, everyone! </p> <p>StyleFan, Diane, and Peri, you are right that placing the print on this dress wasn't easy. There are pleats at the neckline, which complicated the process, too. </p> <p>cheryle, I know what you mean about round over round; it doesn't always work for me, either. And sometimes I don't think it works that well, but I just wear it anyway! (This one I liked.)</p> <p>Angie and CJ, thanks for the long cardi idea!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-black-summer-dress--my-take#post-1536164 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 14:46:25 +0000 Anonymous 1536164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I first looked at your photo, I saw a long cardi with this great dress. &nbsp;Angie did as well. &nbsp;Smiles. &nbsp;"Staysfit" posted a photo of herself in a long cardi recently. &nbsp;She appears to be tall and I don't know how tall you are. &nbsp;I've never tried that long of a cardi but for certain outfits, it's pretty stunning! &nbsp;That purse is purrfect! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-black-summer-dress--my-take#post-1536147 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 14:23:31 +0000 Angie 1536147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elegant, Arty and Pretty. Your version with a patterned frock is just as fab. Frock will look great with a long cardi too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-black-summer-dress--my-take#post-1536111 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 13:54:34 +0000 Peri 1536111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow, "placed the pattern"...didn't even think of that! Sewing is so hard!!!</p> <p>I like the sleeveless version very much, but love it with the jacket for a dressier look.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-black-summer-dress--my-take#post-1536104 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 13:47:13 +0000 Anonymous 1536104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just wonderful Sharan! I adore your dress; what an amazing print! You've placed the pattern beautifully too. The topper and bag look really good over it too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-black-summer-dress--my-take#post-1536099 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 13:33:44 +0000 Word Lily 1536099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice take on the inspiration! And great shoes!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-black-summer-dress--my-take#post-1536096 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 13:30:01 +0000 kerry 1536096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Arty and chic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-black-summer-dress--my-take#post-1536053 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 12:06:37 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1536053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I often find the round over round necklines to be tough to pull off but you have done it beautifully. &nbsp;I really like the mix of prints and textures and the metal details add so much to the ensemble. &nbsp;I am going to search through my dresses and see if I can come up with an outfit inspired by your inspired. &nbsp;</p> <p>I agree with Style Fan - you are an artist. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-black-summer-dress--my-take#post-1536033 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 10:33:33 +0000 Style Fan 1536033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a gorgeous dress.&nbsp; The print is perfectly placed on the dress.&nbsp; You are an artist.&nbsp; I have sewed enough to know the skill that is involved in placing that print. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-black-summer-dress--my-take#post-1536028 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 09:56:28 +0000 Karin L H 1536028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look beautiful! That dress fits you great, love the print on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-black-summer-dress--my-take#post-1535975 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 03:45:10 +0000 AJ 1535975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! You look lovely...literally took my breath away! I'm calling this tailored arty with a dose of glam and I want to see more! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-black-summer-dress--my-take#post-1535973 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 03:41:32 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1535973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Suz and Lisa!<br />Suz, I was freezing even with the jacket on for part of the day today. A/C is evil. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-black-summer-dress--my-take#post-1535972 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 03:40:56 +0000 kellygirl 1535972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just beautiful! Love this on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-black-summer-dress--my-take#post-1535968 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 03:38:42 +0000 Suz 1535968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I love it on its own!!! Gorgeous on you, and it allows the print to take the stage-- it is so lovely and seems to harmonize with your hair and the shoes, too. </p> <p>What a great summer dress. I can see how you might need the sweater in cooler weather or AC, though. I think you captured the mood of today's post and translated it perfectly to your own style.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-casual-black-summer-dress--my-take#post-1535966 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 03:35:06 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1535966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Joy and Peri!<br />Joy, here's an older photo of the dress on its own. Same shoes. </p>