https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dress-as-a-vest-and-not-quite-whiteout Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:06:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dress-as-a-vest-and-not-quite-whiteout#post-1205929 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 18:06:56 +0000 Sarah A 1205929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, it was 30 degrees and snowing... today is better </p> <p>ETA: about 45 or so... sandal weather!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dress-as-a-vest-and-not-quite-whiteout#post-1205928 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 18:06:05 +0000 rachylou 1205928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How cold is it? It would be nice to see some ankle in the first outfit... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dress-as-a-vest-and-not-quite-whiteout#post-1205779 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 15:41:36 +0000 rabbit 1205779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great find! &nbsp;Kudos on your thrift skills! &nbsp; And your envisioning skills, the unzippered layer is one of those 'inspiration strikes' moments.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dress-as-a-vest-and-not-quite-whiteout#post-1205603 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 13:01:19 +0000 Sarah A 1205603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dress is Kenneth Cole, purchased at Goodwill on Monday for $5. Not sure if it is still available. Will do a quick google and post link if I find it. </p> <p>Here is similar:</p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/kenneth-cole-new-york-angelica-dress-black" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/kenneth-.....ress-black</a></p> <p>Mine is a rayon/nylon/spandex bland and has a slightly banded collar above the V neck that I dont see in this years version. Hand wash/line dry worked great on it.</p> <p>ETA: Mine is almost 39" long, the linked one is listed at 35" for size 0. Although mine is probably a size 10 or so (size tag was cut out, talk about size just being a number and totally going by fit)...</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dress-as-a-vest-and-not-quite-whiteout#post-1205599 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 12:59:26 +0000 Suz 1205599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am really looking forward to seeing the dress over the column of white, too.&nbsp;</p> <p>What <b>IS</b> the dress, by the way? Clearly, a couple of us are eager to know!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dress-as-a-vest-and-not-quite-whiteout#post-1205594 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 12:49:08 +0000 Sarah A 1205594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks gals :)&nbsp; As to how I feel in these... fantastic! These days I feel like I pop into my closet and put something on in about 2 minutes and have a high happiness factor all day and feel like "myself" a little arty and quirky without being inappropriate to my casual small town environment. Wardrobe bliss And in this case ... why oh why am I still drawn to shop?</p> <p>I do have to figure out what coat works best over this dress-vest idea. Today I have on the column of white with the black dress again (all you would-be dress thieves will have to chase me for it, i'm a pretty good runner too ;))&nbsp; my black bomber or black leather jackets neither seem to "work", will try for some pics and perhaps you can all advise a best outdoor layer. </p> <p>I usually try to post individual responses but dont know that I feel the gumption this AM, please forgive the blanket response...</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dress-as-a-vest-and-not-quite-whiteout#post-1205533 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 10:05:31 +0000 Anonymous 1205533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1 looks really good, and 2 is so great also! I think you are really dialling in your style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dress-as-a-vest-and-not-quite-whiteout#post-1205519 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 09:05:30 +0000 Deborah 1205519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hide that zip dress because Im coming to steal it I LOVE this. The layering is clever and interesting and I am a big fan of the dress over pants look. My default here would be boots but you know I really like the oxfords (Im going to be copying this, I have a very lonely pair of black suede oxfords in the closet). </p> <p>The white outfit is so fab.</p> <p>Cannot wait to see the zip dress over the column of white. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dress-as-a-vest-and-not-quite-whiteout#post-1205488 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 06:25:21 +0000 catgirl 1205488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely arty layers - creative and practical! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dress-as-a-vest-and-not-quite-whiteout#post-1205480 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 06:16:47 +0000 Lantana 1205480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love both of these, they are simply great looks on you Sarah<br /> Those Earthies would be a fab addition, especially with the (planned) white dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dress-as-a-vest-and-not-quite-whiteout#post-1205399 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 04:07:07 +0000 rabbit 1205399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm honored :). &nbsp; I LOVE that zip up dress, so awesome over the blue underlayer and it should look striking over white as well. &nbsp;It kind of reminds me of a very modern take on&nbsp;the revealed petticoat look, very cool.&nbsp; &nbsp;It's great with the two-tone leggings and bicycle bag. &nbsp; I think the oxfords work well, as would the Earthies boots (I just got some Earthies pumps and they are crazy comfortable, hope these work for you). &nbsp;</p> <p>I like the sci-fi silvery starkness of the second outfit as well, it does make the white&nbsp;pants feel very contemporary.</p> <p>How did you feel in the two outfits? &nbsp;They look very relaxed and comfortable as well as visually pleasing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dress-as-a-vest-and-not-quite-whiteout#post-1205375 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 03:41:21 +0000 Suz 1205375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I really like #1 -- so unexpected and interesting! Fantastic.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dress-as-a-vest-and-not-quite-whiteout#post-1205371 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 03:36:22 +0000 Jaime 1205371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am always delighted anew to see where your style has gone. Both look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dress-as-a-vest-and-not-quite-whiteout#post-1205364 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 03:31:46 +0000 Beth Ann 1205364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Layering worthy of an EF catalog!&nbsp; Love #1.&nbsp; I do think a lower contrast coat, or perhaps a Spiegel like jacket would be a terrific topper.</p> <p>The white look in #2 is excellent, too.&nbsp; Practical and modern. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dress-as-a-vest-and-not-quite-whiteout#post-1205339 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 03:05:42 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1205339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both outfits on you. Two very different looks but both minimal colorwise and arty in their ways. I am really drawn to your style, Sarah--I like how you give your arty elements a casual vibe that seems perfect for just about anything in everyday life, at least as I know it. Which would be. . . not office, not fancy parties, etc., but perfect looks for casual work, meeting friends, running errands, or being at home. I am taking notes on the leggings and oxfords--must try that look. Love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dress-as-a-vest-and-not-quite-whiteout#post-1205333 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 03:01:28 +0000 Sara L. 1205333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The layered dresses are so creative! &nbsp;Also love your whiteout outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dress-as-a-vest-and-not-quite-whiteout#post-1205326 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 02:56:26 +0000 Vicki 1205326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sarah, protect that black zip dress, because I WANT it! &nbsp;I think your column of white ensemble you mentioned will look great. &nbsp;Love your style and I'd wear any of these any day. &nbsp;Love them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dress-as-a-vest-and-not-quite-whiteout#post-1205316 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 02:52:06 +0000 Jeanie 1205316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great job on the arty layers. &nbsp;Looks good with the puffer coat too! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dress-as-a-vest-and-not-quite-whiteout#post-1205293 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 02:23:13 +0000 Debora 1205293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my gosh, I love outfit #1 so much on you and the layers are so fab! Great white out outfit, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dress-as-a-vest-and-not-quite-whiteout#post-1205246 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 01:37:37 +0000 Thistle 1205246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You do look fun and arty. Didn't it just stink to wake up to snow today?!? I was very unhappy! Here's hoping that they still have the Earthies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dress-as-a-vest-and-not-quite-whiteout#post-1205118 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 23:19:32 +0000 Sarah A 1205118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, the discussion of fringe trends (dresses over pants) and vests made me feel like posting the Rabbit inspired outfit I wore today. She seems to have a great time making awesome unconventional combinations so that was my inspiration point along with the term "Arty Layers".&nbsp; I was planning to wear this with bare legs and sandals but awoke to snow. The oxfords are what I have that I dont mind taking out in melting snow weather. Although these <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Earthies-Womens-Treano-Ankle-Boot/dp/B00CZ6POO4" rel="nofollow">Earthies</a> booties might make my April shopping budget if they have my size next week. I plan to wear the black dress totally open over a column of white soon too. </p> <p>The almost whiteout outfit was a goal to try make my white bootcuts feel fresh and interesting as I got pretty tired of bootcuts last year and I'd like to try to continue using this pair as I am not in the mood to try to replace them currently. The foiled metallic sweater and oxfords felt like good updates for the bootcut and knocked off the oversweetness I was getting with some of my other stylings when wearing them last fall.</p> <p>Feedback always appreciated :)</p> <p>1-2: Blue dress: 3 dots (thanks Jenava! ), Black zip dress Kenneth Cole Leggings: Kyodan Shoes: Stacy Adams (mens) Silver down sweater: Eddie Baurer Bicycle Clutch: gift&nbsp; </p> <p>3: White bootcuts: Levi 515, Sweater: Kenneth Cole, Jacket: Wilsons Leather, Shoes: Cole Haan </p>