https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heat-wave-and-favorite-dress Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 12 May 2026 04:10:34 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heat-wave-and-favorite-dress#post-2046717 Mon, 22 Jul 2019 16:37:20 +0000 Sara L. 2046717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are all great hot weather outfits.&nbsp; I love the romper and don't think it looks juvenile.&nbsp; You've mastered the front tie trick!&nbsp; I can never get it to look quite right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heat-wave-and-favorite-dress#post-2046681 Mon, 22 Jul 2019 14:53:55 +0000 Katerina 2046681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late to this thread, only wanted to say that you have such a fabulous summer style - super chic in the heat. All outfits are interesting, fun, polished and pulled together. I especially love no 11 with the lovely polka dots dress with the gold necklace and sandals - gorgeous! And another knockout favorite of mine is no 10 - what a pretty skirt, love it on you with the white shirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heat-wave-and-favorite-dress#post-2046648 Mon, 22 Jul 2019 13:56:42 +0000 Christina F. 2046648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>First of all, I'm overwhelmed by the lovely replies - thank you all! I'll reply individually here but I may start a separate thread on dressing to beat the heat, since there seems to be general interest in that topic and I'm sure folks have wisdom to share.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you <b>Taylor, cardiff girl, catherine, mirjana and lyn</b>.<b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>TorontoGirl - </b>that blouse is a new one from BR. Definitely up your alley! It's a nice one for providing coverage while staying cool, too. I needed more blouses like I needed a hole in the head, but I'm happy I got it.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>kkards </b>- the subway is hell, and is one of the reasons dressing is so challenging here in the summer. People go from that awfulness, to the somewhat less awful air, to frigid offices. My office has been less frigid this year, but the struggle is real--especially as I'm committed to walking outside as much as I can.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Lisa - </b>the humidity here combined with the head is definitely no joke. The concrete creates a sort of heat seal over the city. When we buy our next apartment, climate control is near the top of my wish list, along with more sunlight for my cats. The climate's only gonna get worse... Knotted tops have been my best friend for making my skirts and more voluminous pants work. I've made sure to get a variety of them so I don't have any more orphans.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>AJ - </b>glad to be helpful. I want to start a tread on this subject too that's more tips oriented.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Carla </b>- high praise, thank you so much! Knee skirts are the best - odd that I prefer my shorts shorter, but there must be something different about the proportions when the garment hugs the leg...</div><div><br /></div><div><b>shevia - </b>Thank you! As you gathered, the footwear is a core component for outfit creation for me. The shoes also need to be comfy and functional, but I've amassed a collection I'm happy with, and most of them get put through their paces (literally) on our sidewalks.<br /></div><br /><b>Sal&nbsp; </b>- thank you, and no worries, my favorite Boden dress isn't going anywhere. The high quality of the items insures I can wear it as long as it fits! Rompers are tough to fit for me especially with a smaller, short torso. This could could be taken up in the straps if I wanted a better fit but I probably won't bother for what will mostly be a beach/casual item. So the top billows out a bit near the waist instead.<br /><div><br /></div><div><b>firecracker&nbsp; </b>- thank you for your very kind words, and for validating my romper. I'm glad it was cute, as it was all I could stand to have on that day. <br /></div><br /><b>suntiger</b>- I happened to check the weather in Miami last evening, out of curiosity, and it was ten degrees cooler than here. Ugh. I don't know about you, but we're getting a break in the temp with some rain now.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heat-wave-and-favorite-dress#post-2046606 Mon, 22 Jul 2019 11:21:47 +0000 lyn67 2046606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As Lisa noticed the same&nbsp;little fab touches of a knotted t or top, the well-thought-out footwear, great and well serving your life AND heatwave outfits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heat-wave-and-favorite-dress#post-2046584 Mon, 22 Jul 2019 09:36:58 +0000 Anonymous 2046584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's so hot my dad called up to laugh at us-from Florida!<br /> The dresses are my favorites, and the look on the face of the photo bomber </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heat-wave-and-favorite-dress#post-2046582 Mon, 22 Jul 2019 09:24:37 +0000 Mirjana 2046582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great in all !! But I like the best no 5 and no 6. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heat-wave-and-favorite-dress#post-2046578 Mon, 22 Jul 2019 08:34:08 +0000 Sal 2046578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>13 is lovely - I say just keep on wearing it!!&nbsp; It suits you so well.</p> <p>You look great in all the looks and like you I prefer a shorter length short.&nbsp; I haven't ventured into a romper but would if I could find the right one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heat-wave-and-favorite-dress#post-2046574 Mon, 22 Jul 2019 08:04:10 +0000 Jaime 2046574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had to look twice, first time I just stared at your great collection of sandals. You managed the heat with aplomb! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heat-wave-and-favorite-dress#post-2046536 Mon, 22 Jul 2019 03:20:33 +0000 catherine 2046536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are all really cohesive and fun outfits. You look really nice in each and every one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heat-wave-and-favorite-dress#post-2046509 Mon, 22 Jul 2019 01:48:36 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2046509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You manage to look to stylish in these summer outfits, despite the heat. Well done! #1 and #5 strike me as especially fresh and lovely, and I really like the new reddish Dansko sandals with the dress in 6. You look terrific in your romper and shorts; I agree that the length creates nice proportions for you. I find summer dressing so difficult, and you are an inspiration! </p> <p>Oh, and I can see why #13 is a favorite! Beautiful as a summer's day.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heat-wave-and-favorite-dress#post-2046490 Mon, 22 Jul 2019 00:35:53 +0000 Carla 2046490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Christina, what a great set of outfits. I think #'s 1, 3, 5, 10, 11, and 12 are definite winners. You wear dresses/skirts at knee length SO VERY WELl. I have to single out the outfit in #5 - you look like a fashion blogger! 10+ for stylishness. Keep cool and carry on! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heat-wave-and-favorite-dress#post-2046476 Sun, 21 Jul 2019 22:49:02 +0000 Anonymous 2046476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your heat would be the end of me, I swear.&nbsp; Your work looks are all so nicely put-together.&nbsp; I like the little touches of a knotted t or top, the well-thought-out footwear, etc.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heat-wave-and-favorite-dress#post-2046421 Sun, 21 Jul 2019 19:55:54 +0000 AJ 2046421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab outfits all around.&nbsp; My favorites are 4, 6, 11, and 19.&nbsp; My dominant season is hot summer, so I am taking notes.&nbsp; Thanks for sharing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heat-wave-and-favorite-dress#post-2046385 Sun, 21 Jul 2019 18:59:45 +0000 Cardiff girl 2046385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dressing foR that kind of heat is a challenge,As you say no clothes are preferable but as you had to get dressed I d say you made an excellent job of it.The romper is cute and you really do suit dresses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heat-wave-and-favorite-dress#post-2046343 Sun, 21 Jul 2019 17:00:01 +0000 kkards 2046343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well you look fab...I was in nyc a couple of years ago when the temp topped 90f and I thought I was in hell. The subway was OMG awful and that was on a Saturday...can’t imagine trying to get to work! I hadn’t heard of that lighthouse, super cool, and you look cool and summery.<br /> Keep cool. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heat-wave-and-favorite-dress#post-2046340 Sun, 21 Jul 2019 16:58:24 +0000 Helena 2046340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great hot weather looks! I especially love your blue and white striped blouse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heat-wave-and-favorite-dress#post-2046337 Sun, 21 Jul 2019 16:40:19 +0000 taylor 2046337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have great style! The dress in #11 is beautiful!<br /> Thanks for posting photos . It’s always fun to see them ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heat-wave-and-favorite-dress#post-2046336 Sun, 21 Jul 2019 16:37:08 +0000 Christina F. 2046336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shoot - I mistyped which one was my favorite dress. It’s the blue one with the seaside motif. </p> <p>The red is great too though. </p> <p>Thanks all!</p> <p>FashIntern - yep 40 in October. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heat-wave-and-favorite-dress#post-2046335 Sun, 21 Jul 2019 16:23:40 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2046335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have got this heat wave dressing thing nailed! I feel cooler just looking at you, can’t even pic a favorite, other than the confused foto bomber walking into the lobby as you take a pic, lol.<br /> Those shorts don’t look too short on you at all, are almost mid-thigh. I really like the light, breezy look of your boho lite top, and all the vert stripes.</p> <p>ETA 40? This year? Well done keeping the youthful vibe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heat-wave-and-favorite-dress#post-2046334 Sun, 21 Jul 2019 16:05:44 +0000 ChristelJ 2046334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>You look great in work and casual outfits alike. So many fun, airy combos. The accessories really top them off. That hat! The belt bag, sandals....all so cute. And I can see why you love that red dress, it's so pretty on you. 1, 7 and 17 are some of my favorites.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heat-wave-and-favorite-dress#post-2046327 Sun, 21 Jul 2019 15:22:56 +0000 JAileen 2046327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All cute outfits for a hot day. I’m intrigued by the lighthouse.</p> <p>We’re not under the heat dome, but the forecast for today is 99. The tv weather people are excited about possibly hitting 100. Ugh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heat-wave-and-favorite-dress#post-2046320 Sun, 21 Jul 2019 15:11:22 +0000 Christina F. 2046320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Greetings from NYC, where the high temp for the weekend is 98, and the “feels like” temp is “welcome to hell.”</p> <p>Work is okay as long as what I wear is a light fabric. I haven’t even needed a topper inside much because they’ve adjusted the indoor temps after complaints last year. The weekend is awful though, especially as we current only have a/c in the bedroom - we hope to upgrade to a larger and climate controlled place next year. My casual clothes have needed to be super light and I’ve even turned to rompers (!!!)</p> <p>1-13 are work looks. Number 13 is my favorite dress ever, from Boden c. 2014 or something. I only wear it a couple of times a year because I don’t want to over wash it. </p> <p>14-20 are casual looks. This time of year I want to wear as little as possible. I think that shorter shorts look better on me proportionally - despite the fact that I’m almost 40 and have plenty of cellulite (I’d still have it if I were skinnier). Number 14 is a romper, which I wore yesterday to a birthday party on the hottest day of the year. It was a casual party focused on a role playing game. The romper is even better than a dress in the heat in some ways because the thigh rub is eliminated. Probably kinda juvenile, but this time of year, I’m too hot too care. I’ll mostly wear these around the house or in a beach situation though. </p> <p>Number 16 is a picture from the top of the little red lighthouse, which is below the George Washington Bridge. It opens once a year on July 4th. It inspired the children’s book, The Little Red Lighthouse. </p>