https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dated-or-classic-flattering-or-unflattering Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:39:09 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dated-or-classic-flattering-or-unflattering#post-1490399 Tue, 12 May 2015 01:07:23 +0000 Sal 1490399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks TexStyle. Deborah, Rachylou and Style Fan and welcome Emily. &nbsp;Yes NZ sure is the land of the black.....this winter seems particularly so! &nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>Suddenly a portion of my winter wardrobe is a bit dated after not spending much money over the last couple of years. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dated-or-classic-flattering-or-unflattering#post-1490364 Mon, 11 May 2015 23:07:35 +0000 Deborah 1490364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think this is current:( &nbsp;Pretty dress but I have seen in you in some very fab outfits and this doesn't quite live up to you usual, if you know what I mean. &nbsp;This style of dress was very popular maybe 8 years ago and while I still see some around, it doesn't look modern to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dated-or-classic-flattering-or-unflattering#post-1490357 Mon, 11 May 2015 22:59:03 +0000 Style Fan 1490357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dress is a very flattering colour and style for you.&nbsp; I am echoing the other Fabbers in terms of it not being current.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dated-or-classic-flattering-or-unflattering#post-1490338 Mon, 11 May 2015 22:36:27 +0000 rachylou 1490338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It reminds me of a this season Marc Jacobs dress... but I agree, don't cling to it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dated-or-classic-flattering-or-unflattering#post-1490328 Mon, 11 May 2015 22:12:21 +0000 EmilyC15 1490328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another Kiwi responding here!&nbsp; I hate to be the one to say it, but yes, it is a touch dated. However, the blue/white colors are perfect for you. I myself have a dress of a very, very similar cut, complete with the black banding, that is staying in rotation because it is just so flattering and practical for days like the one you described.</p> <p>My suggestion is to pair it with light blue/gray stockings, instead of the black. Only you can say if its time has come - does it delight your heart when you put it on and make you feel happily defiant of fashion trends? Or do you feel a bit glum, wringing out the last of an investment? </p> <p>It's so hard in New Zealand to get away from black clothing - harder than in other countries. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dated-or-classic-flattering-or-unflattering#post-1490315 Mon, 11 May 2015 21:10:26 +0000 texstyle 1490315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like olivegreen's suggestions if you want to keep the dress in rotation on a more current note. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dated-or-classic-flattering-or-unflattering#post-1490261 Mon, 11 May 2015 18:23:09 +0000 Sal 1490261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Lyn, Deb, Ladonna, Angie, Suz, Olivegreen. I think I will donate.</p> <p>Olivegreen, thanks for the suggestions, which are good. I don't have white jeans, and I don't think the texture of the dress would work in a boho sense for me. </p> <p>I will look for a knit dress replacement that fills this gap - sleeved, smart, comfortable.<br /> Thanks for confirming what I was feeling! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dated-or-classic-flattering-or-unflattering#post-1490178 Mon, 11 May 2015 14:47:01 +0000 Angie 1490178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote pass on, unless you give Olivegreen's suggestions a quick go.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dated-or-classic-flattering-or-unflattering#post-1490130 Mon, 11 May 2015 13:28:42 +0000 Suz 1490130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the dress and think it suits you but I agree that if you're feeling unsure, then it's probably time to let it go -- the banding does date it to my eye. But Olivegreen has an interesting suggestion.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dated-or-classic-flattering-or-unflattering#post-1490107 Mon, 11 May 2015 12:20:49 +0000 Olivegreen 1490107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the dress. With flats and a bright accessory or two it would look much more boho and throwaway chic...this old thing?<br /> Or with white skinnies and ten necklaces? :-)<br /> Then the boots would work.<br /> Another short waisted empire fan here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dated-or-classic-flattering-or-unflattering#post-1490071 Mon, 11 May 2015 10:53:57 +0000 Ledonna N. 1490071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree about the banding. The dress flattering as well as the pattern. On the other hand it does give a throwback vibe.</p> <p>I love "average". &amp;"problem" fits, glam is ok but everday is major. To me this is part of what drives YLF. Don't beat yourself up about posting the perfect fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dated-or-classic-flattering-or-unflattering#post-1490060 Mon, 11 May 2015 10:18:31 +0000 lyn67 1490060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would say if you started feeling it out, then it is OUT! &nbsp;If you would still felt great, than would have kept it, as it is indeed still flattering- &nbsp;&nbsp;no matter the empire band is dated or not. But gosh, &nbsp;this will not help you a lot:-((.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dated-or-classic-flattering-or-unflattering#post-1490038 Mon, 11 May 2015 07:36:25 +0000 Deb 1490038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not feeling the banding or the empire line as that current now either Kiwigirl, and had the same dilemma with an old, not dissimilar summer favourite recently. In the end I decided it should go. I'm thinking either make a midi skirt with the portion below the band to give it new life if you love the fabric and are that way inclined, or pass it on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dated-or-classic-flattering-or-unflattering#post-1490006 Mon, 11 May 2015 03:50:13 +0000 Sal 1490006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Lisa, yes a cellphone pic on a table. &nbsp;I do struggle to take great WIW in my 100 year old house, and my large SLR camera always has a huge zoom on it for sports pics. Maybe I should go back to my little camera digital. &nbsp;My office is the lightest room in the house.</p> <p>Yes I think it is verging on the dated.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dated-or-classic-flattering-or-unflattering#post-1490002 Mon, 11 May 2015 03:40:37 +0000 Anonymous 1490002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the camera angle is throwing things off a bit here. Is this a cellphone pic? They are notorious for this. Or , your camera, if &nbsp;it's up on a shelf somewhere is pointing too far down, which is again making your bottom half of your body look longer....&nbsp;</p> <p>I get it, as I'm super short waisted too, but I think the only problem, if you even want to call it that, is the black band calling attention to the high waistedness of the dress. &nbsp;I'm not feeling it as current - and that's really only the issue for me. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dated-or-classic-flattering-or-unflattering#post-1489993 Mon, 11 May 2015 03:08:26 +0000 Sal 1489993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Freeda (and welcome to the forum).</p> <p>Thanks Carla too - I am shortwaisted as well (I think Figure 8 shape). &nbsp;I don't wear a lot of empire line but this one appealed to me back in 2012 when I bought it. &nbsp;</p> <p>It is definitely autumn/fall here now, although I could be barelegged right now it will chill down in a couple of hours....I will soon be envious of everyone's summer looks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dated-or-classic-flattering-or-unflattering#post-1489992 Mon, 11 May 2015 03:01:25 +0000 Carla 1489992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Being short waisted, I've always loved empire style tops and dresses. Back in the day, Stacy and Clinton of WNTW were fans, but I'm not so sure they get a lot of love in YLF Land. </p> <p>I'm hoping Angie will provide some guidance.</p> <p>Personally, I like the lines of the dress. The dark hose and boots seem off 'cause we just had our first really nice HOT day, but I understand things are different where you live! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dated-or-classic-flattering-or-unflattering#post-1489990 Mon, 11 May 2015 02:47:33 +0000 freeda 1489990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm gonna say the banding on the dress makes it look a bit dated. &nbsp;But I'm no expert.</p> <p>The cut and fit looks great on you though.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dated-or-classic-flattering-or-unflattering#post-1489988 Mon, 11 May 2015 02:43:38 +0000 Sal 1489988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am dressed, in fact in a dress, tights and heeled ankle boots. &nbsp;I have always been complimented on this dress, and it is comfortable, smart and useful, but I am not sure any more! &nbsp;I wonder if the black band on the empire line is widening or not?</p> <p>I am working from home and then went to school for a casual meeting, then the grocery store, then home again. &nbsp;</p> <p>This is the first time I have pulled this dress out this winter, and the first time wearing opaque tights too....</p> <p>What do you think?</p> <p>(I seem to be posting problem or average outfits recently, I will try and get a great one next time!)</p> <p> </p>