https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-spring-a-few-questions Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:05:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-spring-a-few-questions#post-604942 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:23:58 +0000 Aida 604942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(Kelly I think my husband used "brick-like" for that Target dress too!! Here's what I'm thinking of doing, which may work for you too as a fellow IT: 1) Ruche those straps in a bit more so they are thinner and not hanging off my shoulders; I think it'll slim the top up a bit too 2) Add a little snap to the wrap so it doesn't bunch all loosey-goosey.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-spring-a-few-questions#post-604900 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:32:12 +0000 catgirl 604900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kelly, these all look good to me! Of the last batch, my fave is the dress with the booties as well - the dress is a lot of pattern so the booties help balance it to my eye. You are an inspiration to me for summer looks, so please don't take a seasonal hiatus.</p> <p>I have to add that I love seeing your WIWs because I feel you are closest to my body type and preferences when it comes to dressing the shoulders. I figure I can't look as bad as I think if YOU look so utterly fab. I so envy your amazing calves - they balance your look out so well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-spring-a-few-questions#post-604895 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:27:00 +0000 bj1111 604895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i srly adore you in stripes. that dress is so simple, but it makes your shape sooo yummy. the breton top is also a great outfit. all the combos woth the blue flower print dress is getting me interested in color again after i pledged to concentrate on a neutrals wardrobe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-spring-a-few-questions#post-604724 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:24:38 +0000 MsMary 604724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love them all, especially that coral shirt and white shorts! So fresh and springy!</p> <p>I do think the striped dress in the first photo is a little short. You have gorgeous legs but still... I think it's a little short. I like the idea of wearing it as a tunic.</p> <p>Love the ON dress and think you should definitely keep it and maybe try it with some nude pumps or sandals for spring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-spring-a-few-questions#post-604702 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:55:38 +0000 Transcona Shannon 604702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would not change any single one of these Kelly! You look fantastic in every single outfit. I love the ON dress on you and the colours are beautiful. Keep it coming you gorgeous thing you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-spring-a-few-questions#post-604696 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:52:57 +0000 kellygirl 604696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the helpful comments! I really appreciate it. I think I struggle with spring dressing the most--fall and winter rely heavily on layering. Spring, not so much. I find my spring outfits look sparse to my eye.<br /> @Deborah: LOL! Thank you. The ON dress is a bit different for me--perhaps that is what is throwing me. It’s a 10 for comfort so I really want to make it work.<br /> @Jj: Thanks for the reassurance :)<br /> @Aida: Thanks! The light palette is kind of a new thing for me. I felt very spring-y and low contrast in it Great suggestions on the ON dress. My light boots looked off for some reason--I think I need to try it with a light colored camisole to add some balance. I’m going to give it another try. Funny about the bangles suggestions for the FFBO because I ended up stacking my aqua bracelets on just before leaving the house! I also find it pretty amusing that your husband doesn’t like the Mossimo dress either especially when you make it look SO fab.<br /> @Claire: You make a good point about the belt. Honestly, I usually wear it sans belt. The funny thing is that every one who wears it on the forum wears it with a belt and looks fab--so I thought I’d do the same. I think I’ll leave the belting for those who have a waist to start with! To answer your question, the coral blouse is 3/4 sleeve. It’s the one that Denise recommended from Costco (medium, in case you are wondering and it did shrink quite a bit after washing. I was debating on returning it for a small but was too lazy. Glad my laziness paid off for a change.)<br /> @JennyAnne: Your comment “not obscenely so” cracks me up. Thanks!<br /> @Angie and Shevia: Thank you :)<br /> @sarah: Thank you! I find shoe shopping the most rewarding because they usually always fit! I’ve been gradually weeding out the uncomfortable and/or boring shoes and applying Angie’s one in, one out rule. Thanks for the ON dress love!<br /> @Tracina: Thanks for your honesty! I’m really confounded with dress lengths these days. More than likely, I will wear it with leggings or clams but I wanted the option of wearing it as a dress. I think it’s just on the borderline and passes only because of the loose fit and upper body coverage.<br /> @Beth Ann: Thank you. I’m going to try chunky sandals--I like that idea.<br /> @Moe, Scarlet and Kirti: Thanks! Now that I’ve read your comment, I agree about the “classic” vibe of the ON dress--a little out of my style element.<br /> @Lisa: Thank you. I lucked out on bermudas this season. I found this year’s version of the Mossimo walking short (fit 3) to be a perfect fit and fabrication. Last year’s were flimsy and rather ill fitting, IMHO. I’ll be wearing them until fall and at $15 a pop on sale, I don’t care if they make it to next summer. Ross, of all places, had some petite denim clams by Bandolino that fit like a dream--they are the bottoms in my FFBO. Highly recommend.<br /> @Suz: Glad to repay the inspiration I get plenty of ideas from you! I hear you on the ON dress--great suggestions, thank you!<br /> @Jonesy: Thank you! IKWYM about the blush shorts but they are boyfriend style and I love the loose fit. When it’s hot, those are more comfy that the tapered shorts. I like to mix the short silhouettes up--my spring and summer are pretty long and I need the variety! I think you’ve pretty much summed up what DH doesn’t like about the dress--he mentioned the word “brick-like” when he was describing how it makes me look. He just prefers a more conventionally flattering style on me which is fine.<br /> @Laura: That’s so funny. I’m in the running for Queen of something--I’m very excited! I didn’t know you had the Mossimo dress too. I would have loved to see you in it. I bet you made it look uber stylish. It does have a lot of extra fabric and I think for petites it can be overwhelming. It’s hard to beat during hot weather though--it’s one of my coolest pieces! I’m not giving it up anytime soon. Great point about Jean--she does make those autumn colors work year round. I’m going to have to put my thinking cap on next time I try to style that dress! Thanks for your comments! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-spring-a-few-questions#post-604626 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:35:05 +0000 Laura 604626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey, Kelly - you are the queen of bermuda shorts! I think Angie has to dispense the actual title so that's just a turn of phrase for now You wear them so well, and I agree with Jonesy -- the black shorts seem to be a little more tapered and flattering than the beige.</p> <p>I used to have that Mossimo dress and gave it away. I could never make it look fab enough, and we don't have enough hot weather here to make it a must-keep. I felt like the gathering created a lot of extra fabric to deal with on a petite frame. </p> <p>If the ON dress is the one with the autumnal colors, then yes, I would say it screams "fall" to me, too. But then, that's probably all in our minds and doesn't make a bit of difference. Think of Jean - she wears that color palette year-round and looks amazing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-spring-a-few-questions#post-604622 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:29:45 +0000 Jonesy 604622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always love your WIWs! I don't see a hint of confusion here! I love the black tapered shorts, and all of those outfits in the first panel, actually. I think I would love those beige shorts even more if they were cut like the black ones :). I think the dress is fab, maybe right on the edge of shortness, but OTOH you are rocking it! I think the dress in the second pic is very nice, but it's not my fave for you (though I wouldn't call it frumpy). Love your FFBO! In the last panel, I think the Mossimo dress is cute, but I wonder if it's a touch too big for you and maybe that's what hubby sees? I don't mind the looseness at all (you are wearing the dress well!); my fave is with the boots! I love, love, love how you rock shorter boots with bare legs--LOVE!! You are my idol! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-spring-a-few-questions#post-604620 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:23:48 +0000 Suz 604620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kelly, I am scribbling notes! Your "spring" looks would do perfectly for my "summer" so you are my MOTG mentor! </p> <p>I really love them all, actually. The dress in #3 is gorgeous on you (sorry, hubs) and I prefer it in photo #1 there, without boots and belt. </p> <p>I think the ON dress is sublime on you. If the colours don't spell spring to you, then hang onto it, but if the weight and texture feel springlike, then I say go with it! </p> <p>Your WIW are fab! And you definitely have the legs for the short dress. But if it feels a bit exposed (since our eyes are so busy adjusting to longer lengths) then I think you could wear that one with leggings, too. Maybe white ones. Or even white clams? It would look great as a long tunic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-spring-a-few-questions#post-604608 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:02:50 +0000 Lisa 604608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the dress in #3 with the leggings and flat or the belt and flats. I'm not a fan of the dress with the boots here. I also really like your Bermuda shorts collection. I've been hunting for a few pairs that are not skin tight in the fit. These looks great on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-spring-a-few-questions#post-604604 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:57:35 +0000 lyn67 604604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I suggest trying a red (green or grey, like in the pattern of the ON dress-or the ballet flats from the other outfit nearby) it may do the work better for spring. BTW I like all of your outfits, maybe not so much the blue dress with the boots, but you too felt the same:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-spring-a-few-questions#post-604551 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:24:54 +0000 Kirti 604551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the dress with the boots. And the coral shirt looks fab on you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-spring-a-few-questions#post-604543 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:21:08 +0000 Scarlet 604543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't have much time but just wanted to say I really like the ON dress. It's classic and gorgeous colors. You look generall quite fab. I like the last dress too, sorry that hubby doesn't the first dress is short, but I think length is totally personal. I would wear it casually but not hat length for work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-spring-a-few-questions#post-604514 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:25:55 +0000 Mo 604514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a huge fan of the FFBO in #2! But they all look great. I don't think the one dress reads as fall necessarily. I'd wear it any season </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-spring-a-few-questions#post-604497 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 03:41:25 +0000 Beth Ann 604497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfits, Kelly! My favorites are the second outfit in #1 (shorts) and the first styling of the Target dress. I think the ON dress works best with tights and boots, and that perhaps some brown pumps or chunky sandals might work better than the booties (IMHO). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-spring-a-few-questions#post-604485 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 03:22:45 +0000 Anonymous 604485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, you do have great legs, but even so the short dress seems too short. If it were mine I would shorten it into a tunic. </p> <p>I love the dress in #2 and think it is fine for spring. I also really like the dress in #3 and as long as your feet aren't too hot it looks really cute with the boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-spring-a-few-questions#post-604456 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:41:41 +0000 sarah 604456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kelly, first of all, may I just say that you have THE most fabulous shoe/boot collection on the planet?! Honestly, I need to come visit you to go shoe shopping and get my collection whipped into shape. Second of all, I LOVE you in that ON dress. I think it's beautiful, and I love it with those WAY COOL booties. And heck, we're in transition, so why not wear transitional clothing? Or, ditch the booties and ship them off to me : ). Third of all, you look great in all the rest of your outfits, as well! Phew! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-spring-a-few-questions#post-604455 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:41:22 +0000 Jaime 604455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really nothing looks wrong here - it all looks great. I love both black jeans/jacket outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-spring-a-few-questions#post-604353 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:40:11 +0000 Angie 604353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look perfectly fantastic is ALL of these combinations, you stylish creature. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-spring-a-few-questions#post-604341 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:29:20 +0000 JennyAnne 604341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE the second outfit in #2. I really like the tunic with the long shorts. I must try something similar. i also really like the dress in #1. yeah, it's a bit short, but it's hot out, right? It's not obscenely so. You look really nice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-spring-a-few-questions#post-604337 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:27:32 +0000 Anonymous 604337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, the last first. I like that Mossimo dress a lot, especially with the aqua tank. I would leave off the boots if it's warm enough to do so. And for some crazy reason that belt seems to be obscuring your waist instead of highlighting it. I like sandals, flats and leggings equally. Wear it to coffee with a girlfriend instead of on a hot date with DH!</p> <p>For the ON dress with the autumnal colors, I'd just wear it with sandals and a white or light denim jacket or blazer. You can wear these colors any time of the year after all!</p> <p>I like all of your outfits in #1. Is that coral shirt 3/4 sleeved? For the blue and white dress, that would be so cute with white/silver Puma type ballet sneakers! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-spring-a-few-questions#post-604324 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:09:23 +0000 Aida 604324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kelly you don't look seasonally confused to me, just great!</p> <p>Every outfit in photo #1 is fab. I am especially loving the second outfit there, those soft colors look gorgeous on you. The dress looks a wee bit short, but you've got killer legs so it works for me.</p> <p>I like the ON dress on you, and I think it's the color palette that's feeling like fall. To be honest, I plan to wear mine until August :p How about pairing white or light gray accessories/shoes with it to lighten it up as much as possible? The second outfit in #2 is fab! I want to see a stack of sparkly bangles with that one.</p> <p>My husband doesn't like the Target draped dress but I wear it anyway too ^^ Love it in the second and third outfits, the boots totally work for me. The first one feels a little bit off, maybe shorter leggings? Lighter colored leggings? White/gray camisole? A bit of a wedge heel with these leggings? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-spring-a-few-questions#post-604296 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:40:28 +0000 Jjsloane 604296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think you look frumpy in the dress, just not as perky and fresh as usual. Would be great in fall with tights and boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-spring-a-few-questions#post-604287 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:36:03 +0000 Deborah 604287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are such a 'yummy mummy'!</p> <p>The outfits in #1 are all fab and fresh warm weather combos. I wouldn't change a thing.</p> <p>The outfits in #2 are stunning. I love the booties with the patterned dress, I think they really make the outfit. And the striped combination is perfect, great proportions.</p> <p>#3 is a gorgeous dress! My favorite combination is the third one. Fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-spring-a-few-questions#post-604281 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:32:56 +0000 kellygirl 604281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Jj and Meredith! I'm wondering about the ON dress too. I really liked it until I saw the photo. I thought it was just seasonally inappropriate but I'm wondering if it just makes me look frumpy. Hmmm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-spring-a-few-questions#post-604266 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:25:20 +0000 Meredith1953 604266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love most of these looks! I'm less fond of the first dress in pic #2 but everything is really pretty to me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-spring-a-few-questions#post-604254 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:58:10 +0000 Jjsloane 604254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your WIWs. Love all the #1s. The dress is a bit short, but you have the legs to pull it off, not inappropriate in anyway especially with the upper coverage. The dress in 2 is just not reading "you" to me. Love the other outfit. In #3 the first look is most "you" and my preference- fun, but all work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-spring-a-few-questions#post-604252 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:54:12 +0000 kellygirl 604252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thought I'd post a few WIW's before it gets hot and I take my fashion hiatus. I've been feeling a bit seasonally confused so I am interested in your opinions. </p> <p>1. Random WIW's. The coral shirt is from Costco--thanks Denise! Curious if the "dress" reads as too short. </p> <p>2.) ON dress. Looked seasonally confused so ended up wearing the FFBO. Is this dress spring appropriate or should I just put it away until fall? Does it look frumpy on me? I loved it on Aida and Shannon....</p> <p>3.) Mossimo dress--not sure about the boots for spring. I've worn it with leggings and without. For some reason, DH dislikes this dress but it hasn't stopped me from wearing it. I know it's not the most flattering dress on me but it is great for hot days and I don't want to give it up. </p> <p>Comments and criticism welcome. Thanks for looking </p>