https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sacrificing-figure-flattery Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:09:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sacrificing-figure-flattery#post-1092282 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 20:41:37 +0000 Deborah 1092282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much ladies for understanding my appreciation for this dress:)</p> <p>Denise, I did try scrunching the sleeves but it didn't look right. I also thought some arm showing would look good but when I tried it didn't. It kind of through the proportions off. I will try again tho and take pics to review.</p> <p>Von, I have also considered shortening:). I might wear it a bit as is, but that would be an option is I get bored:)</p> <p>Angie, thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sacrificing-figure-flattery#post-1091949 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 16:36:08 +0000 Suz 1091949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The blue shoes do it!! They were a brilliant choice of sandal for you. I am with Denise -- might like a bit more forearm -- but otherwise, fab, fab, fab!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sacrificing-figure-flattery#post-1091871 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 15:44:15 +0000 Angie 1091871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The blue shoes make the outfit for me. Killer stunning, Debs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sacrificing-figure-flattery#post-1091867 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 15:42:08 +0000 Alecia 1091867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it. (The beautiful minimalism of the dress echoed in the minimalism of my comment. *wink*) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sacrificing-figure-flattery#post-1091839 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 15:27:04 +0000 Emily 1091839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wish I could see this in motion! &nbsp;I love the way you've accessorized with your bold cobalt sandals, sunnies, earrings, watch -&nbsp;I think this works because every accessory is minimal and pristine. &nbsp;I'd love to see this with a daytime clutch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sacrificing-figure-flattery#post-1091821 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 15:19:32 +0000 MuseumGal 1091821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the pairing with the cobalt sandals.&nbsp; You look awesome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sacrificing-figure-flattery#post-1091819 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 15:18:49 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1091819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is gorgeous on you!&nbsp; And I didn't expect to love it, because I am the antithesis of shapeless, but you look very elegant, expensive, and posh.&nbsp; &nbsp; I really do love this look! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sacrificing-figure-flattery#post-1091749 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 14:32:39 +0000 Peri 1091749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What???! I though Laura Ashley was out of business...like for the last 20 years I've heard nothing about that line. Wow.</p> <p>Anyway, you look great! As always! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sacrificing-figure-flattery#post-1091744 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 14:27:08 +0000 Von 1091744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't do shapeless dresses either, so I totally understand where you're coming from.&nbsp; I actually really like this one, and I think it would actually be really nice as a shorter shift also. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sacrificing-figure-flattery#post-1091740 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 14:22:05 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1091740@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this is definitely the type of dress that you need to see in motion to truly appreciate. I think it looks lovely and am sure it looks even better IRL. The touch of blue sandals is brilliant because otherwise it is quite the expanse of black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sacrificing-figure-flattery#post-1091691 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 13:41:06 +0000 carter 1091691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks totally chic to me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sacrificing-figure-flattery#post-1091682 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 13:33:32 +0000 BlondeAmbition 1091682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very cool look. &nbsp;If I saw you walking down the street I'd think "fabulous, strong, confident and fearless." &nbsp;You make it look so effortless. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sacrificing-figure-flattery#post-1091670 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 13:25:30 +0000 donnat 1091670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can see where that dress would look terrific in motion. Very different. I love those blue shoes with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sacrificing-figure-flattery#post-1091659 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 13:18:07 +0000 bj1111 1091659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i LOVE this outfit.&nbsp; the shape of the dress, the sunnies, the blue violet sandals.</p> <p>well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sacrificing-figure-flattery#post-1091634 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 12:54:05 +0000 ManidipaM 1091634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay I want one. That's how much I love it. Very clever footwear choice to capitalise on the ankle exposure, Deborah! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sacrificing-figure-flattery#post-1091621 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 12:33:03 +0000 Jaime 1091621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I totally understand the appeal of this dress. I am probably not the right person to speak to about figure flattery, which is not one of my big things,&nbsp;but I love your style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sacrificing-figure-flattery#post-1091595 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 11:23:46 +0000 Astrid 1091595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If anyone can pull this off it's you! You look comfortable and cool! I do second Denise though, I want to see more arm too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sacrificing-figure-flattery#post-1091574 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 11:00:17 +0000 Anonymous 1091574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks good, I like it with the blue shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sacrificing-figure-flattery#post-1091572 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 10:58:17 +0000 Debra 1091572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>P.S. Glad to see you have your glasses on, the perfect accessory </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sacrificing-figure-flattery#post-1091568 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 10:54:45 +0000 Debra 1091568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This dress is beautiful, the photos don't do it justice because it is black and the drape is hard to see. The cut is lovely and you are wearing it perfectly. :)<br /> I think I'll be popping into Laura Ashley in the near future </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sacrificing-figure-flattery#post-1091515 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 09:05:08 +0000 CocoLion 1091515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this on you! &nbsp;Although I might prefer it a bit more with some forearm showing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sacrificing-figure-flattery#post-1091508 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 08:59:30 +0000 Anonymous 1091508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you carry it of well, in a mysterious filmstar recluse kind of way (that's good btw) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sacrificing-figure-flattery#post-1091505 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 08:56:27 +0000 catgirl 1091505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like this and find it a great silhouette. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sacrificing-figure-flattery#post-1091502 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 08:52:11 +0000 Lantana 1091502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Classic Deborah. You will bring this off with aplomb. It's a very Melbourne look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sacrificing-figure-flattery#post-1091485 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 08:12:14 +0000 lyn67 1091485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yesss!! We need a&nbsp;short video to see all you have described!:-)&nbsp;&nbsp;have to ask Greg, if it's possible to be downloaded here a kind of seconds long thing like that?)<br />I know what is classic&nbsp;figure flatering, but IMHO this dress it&nbsp;is figure flatering in it's very own and&nbsp; smart way. It may be a shapeless cut-but&nbsp;it is surely very smart done-and&nbsp;so, you said it all when describing material, draping&nbsp;and motion.&nbsp;And, IMO&nbsp;it&nbsp;still<u> has&nbsp;some structure </u>included as per &nbsp;letting you show off some collar bone, forearms and wrists, some shapely&nbsp;&nbsp;calves, slim ankles and a nice pedicure in some great sandals. Great dress and very You, indeed! Like it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sacrificing-figure-flattery#post-1091483 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 08:00:30 +0000 Caro in Oz 1091483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely, Deborah.&nbsp;I'd love to see it in motion too. Gladiator sandals would be cool ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sacrificing-figure-flattery#post-1091471 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 07:37:14 +0000 Lyn D. 1091471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes- we need to see video rather than still images to best appreciate this dress Deborah. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sacrificing-figure-flattery#post-1091465 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 07:29:49 +0000 Neel 1091465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If anybody can carry off that dress ..... it has to be you! &nbsp;I agree with E that a long pendant&nbsp;necklace is perhaps the only thing that I might add. &nbsp;The dress spells&nbsp;cool sophistication and it deserves all the attention it could possibly get without the distraction of accessories.</p> <p>I wonder how they would look with gladiator sandals. &nbsp;You could play with whatever height of gladiator sandals you fancy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sacrificing-figure-flattery#post-1091463 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 07:21:22 +0000 E 1091463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think these are the most difficult kinds of outfits to photograph, since they're designed to look good in motion! You look incredible, though: the tapering at the skirt gives it structure to my eye. And your styling is marvelous as always. Definitely my cup of tea! :)&nbsp;I'm curious what it would look like with a long pendant necklace, but I don't know if you have one or if that's your style.</p> <p>And I have to constantly remind myself to stand up straight for photos, otherwise I always have one hip cocked and my knees doing things that look so strange on camera. I've also realised that my feet are usually turned outward when I stand (my hips must be weirdly joined), so now I'm trying to remember to point my toes straight too.&nbsp;lol&nbsp;Photos are kind of merciless that way! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sacrificing-figure-flattery#post-1091453 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 06:52:37 +0000 Deborah 1091453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>HI Fabbers,</p> <p>Further to my post earlier today I have now taken non blurry pics on my new dress :)</p> <p>The pros for the dress are, lovely fabric, beautiful drape, so comfortable and I think it's very me.</p> <p>The cons, and for me there is only one, is it's completely shapeless with no structure.</p> <p>So this is one of those times where I choose to sacrifice some figure flattery. Shapeless dresses enhance my hips, which normally I care about but not so here. &nbsp;Also in movement the dress flows and skims &nbsp;And I note I tend to 'pose' in a way that makes one hip more prominent&nbsp;lol. &nbsp;Must work on that.</p> <p>Today I wore it with my cobalt sandals, but booties also work and the extra hieght they give me compensate a little for the lack of figure flattery.</p> <p>I do understand if it's not your cup of tea.</p> <p>The dress is from Laura Ashley. &nbsp;I haven't cared for Laura Ashley since the 80's and I have been very surprised by some of their designs of late. &nbsp;This is the second dress of their's I have bought in the past 6 months.</p> <p>Thanks for taking the time to look.</p> <p>xxx Deborah </p>