https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-summer-dresses Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:36:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-summer-dresses/page/2#post-2134441 Mon, 20 Jul 2020 13:19:36 +0000 lyn67 2134441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nr 1 is outstanding(hair, too!!) and feels very unique! Fabric(yummy linen), pattern and color,&nbsp; cut, fit so you!!&nbsp; Nr 2 is a more common and casual dress-but think nothing wrong with it -just a bit&nbsp; outshined by nr 1!:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-summer-dresses/page/2#post-2134400 Mon, 20 Jul 2020 04:46:51 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2134400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Thanks for the ideas, Mainelady. A belt might help the dress, yes. Not sure about patch pockets, but I do see what you mean, the idea of giving it a more quirky vibe maybe. <br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-summer-dresses/page/2#post-2134200 Sat, 18 Jul 2020 12:33:37 +0000 Mainelady 2134200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I admire your sewing skills and as a fan of bright summer florals, I give a thumbs up for each dress. &nbsp;The t shirt dress looks more casual to me and I see where you have been given some good suggestions for styling or changes, if you want to make them. I am wondering how you would like the dress, with a self tie belt? Or maybe patch pockets in a different print......stripes, perhaps? &nbsp;IMO the tshirt dress is a perfect piece for summer, so I suggest pausing before cutting it off. The bright print might grow on you. (hahaha, sorry. I couldn’t help myself.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-summer-dresses/page/2#post-2134178 Sat, 18 Jul 2020 04:53:44 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2134178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Suntiger, the second dress definitely looks like it belongs in another closet. Ha!</div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-summer-dresses/page/2#post-2134119 Fri, 17 Jul 2020 23:36:56 +0000 Anonymous 2134119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Duplicate post- hit submit twice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-summer-dresses/page/2#post-2134118 Fri, 17 Jul 2020 23:36:37 +0000 Anonymous 2134118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the linen dress more too with your coloring. And I'm used to seeing you in softer colors. That said, at least to me, sometimes brighter colors feel right and sometimes muted colors do. When holding it against the rest of your wardrobe, does it fit in somewhere, or is it a one off? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-summer-dresses/page/2#post-2134099 Fri, 17 Jul 2020 23:07:50 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2134099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Rachylou. I have brown sandals which could work. Meanwhile, I have another dress made from this same pattern that I like to wear in summer, and which I like better than this one. So there's that, too--how much do I really want to make this new one work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-summer-dresses/page/2#post-2134077 Fri, 17 Jul 2020 18:57:12 +0000 rachylou 2134077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m just clueing in to issues with the second dress... so I see it as more conventional, more pure pretty. It’s bright but also a less sophisticated print. Something like a leather bracelet cuff, brown sandals would add sophistication back into the look. I like the idea of it as a dress because that’s useful for summer wear... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-summer-dresses/page/2#post-2134064 Fri, 17 Jul 2020 16:34:36 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2134064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the great insights, everyone! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-summer-dresses/page/2#post-2134057 Fri, 17 Jul 2020 15:08:31 +0000 Anonymous 2134057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The first is so good it would be a challenge for any similar print to equal! The brightness is a little high beam but more problematic is the style of the print, less contemporary than the first. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-summer-dresses#post-2134042 Fri, 17 Jul 2020 13:39:30 +0000 Angie 2134042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES! Hacking to a tee is another good option </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-summer-dresses#post-2134038 Fri, 17 Jul 2020 13:06:50 +0000 Janet 2134038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agreed with Bella and the others - #1 seems more *you* but both are great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-summer-dresses#post-2134019 Fri, 17 Jul 2020 11:48:31 +0000 bella 2134019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them both, but the neckline of the first one looks more flattering to me. Just something to keep in mind for further projects.&nbsp;<br />The brightness of the second one would not bother me, but maybe something to do with the scale of the roses is making this look like pjs for you?&nbsp;<br />In any case, I would wear it as is on warm summer days, but it would be more than perfect as a nightgown, too. So you can't go wrong here.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-summer-dresses#post-2134002 Fri, 17 Jul 2020 08:06:46 +0000 Bijou 2134002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sharan you look fab in both of these fun summer dresses. #1 is just outstanding, so #2 suffers by comparison. However, for a great little summer dress to wear on the weekend and casually over bathers or shorts on a summer holiday, #2 is a good addition to your wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-summer-dresses#post-2134001 Fri, 17 Jul 2020 07:26:53 +0000 Minaminu 2134001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both dresses fit you well, your sewing skills are fab! I also think that the linen dress is beautiful on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-summer-dresses#post-2134000 Fri, 17 Jul 2020 07:02:24 +0000 jasmine 2134000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's so interesting to compare the two. I think they both look really good but the linen one definitely "harmonizes" with your coloring perfectly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-summer-dresses#post-2133994 Fri, 17 Jul 2020 04:10:08 +0000 slim cat 2133994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely dresses! The linen dress is gorgeous on you! The second dress is slightly more casual - great with denim jacket and the bright summer bag ( not a nightgown at all! ). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-summer-dresses#post-2133992 Fri, 17 Jul 2020 03:55:02 +0000 rachylou 2133992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sweet and pretty! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-summer-dresses#post-2133983 Fri, 17 Jul 2020 03:18:13 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2133983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Thank you Brooklyn, Windchime, and Jaime! <br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-summer-dresses#post-2133981 Fri, 17 Jul 2020 03:08:38 +0000 Jaime 2133981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both are beautiful on you! And I want a haircut just looking at you ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-summer-dresses#post-2133976 Fri, 17 Jul 2020 01:46:17 +0000 Windchime 2133976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great summer dresses! &nbsp;I would not think “night gown” about the second one, but perhaps it is more different than your usual style. &nbsp;I’d be interested to see it styled as Angie suggested.<div><br /></div><div>Beautiful sandals and hair, too.</p> <p></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-summer-dresses#post-2133975 Fri, 17 Jul 2020 01:19:46 +0000 Brooklyn 2133975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Outstanding! No 1 is making me swoon. YLF. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-summer-dresses#post-2133973 Fri, 17 Jul 2020 01:13:47 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2133973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Thank you <b>Roxanna</b>. More conventional seems a good description, too. <br /></div><div><b>Jenava</b>, great analysis--thank you. I do really like the linen one, and you have shown me why. <br /></div><div>J<b>anet</b>, thanks. It's not exactly demoted yet. It's on a hanger. Haha!</div><div><b>Angie</b>, that's a good idea. In fact, I wonder if I should just cut it off and turn it into a t-shirt. <br /></div><div><b>Joy</b>, yes, both dresses work with my white and blue denim jackets. And they both go with the bright coral toenail polish I'm currently wearing!</div><div>Thanks, <b>unfrumped.</b> Good observations about the style, too. <br /></div><div><br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-summer-dresses#post-2133966 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 22:34:34 +0000 unfrumped 2133966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow!<br /> Both are pretty and fun. I wouldn’t worry about it, other than the linen “ moody floral” suits you better and so is a good bar to set. And I like the style, sleeves and neckline better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-summer-dresses#post-2133965 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 22:19:11 +0000 Anonymous 2133965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Those dresses are both gorgeous. Such pretty florals and colors. the same topper could work for both dresses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-summer-dresses#post-2133960 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 21:21:17 +0000 Angie 2133960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Sharan,</b> try wearing the brighter second dress over white or olive jeans, maybe? That will mute it - and tomorrow is cooler weather for just that type of outfit combination </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-summer-dresses#post-2133959 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 21:21:05 +0000 JAileen 2133959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the first one. &nbsp;The second one is very nice, but not as lovely as the first one. &nbsp;I wouldn’t demote it to nightgown, though.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-summer-dresses#post-2133958 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 21:15:26 +0000 Jenava 2133958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just looking at the photos before I read your comments, I felt the first dress was just the right balance for you; sack but short, bright but interesting pattern, I felt it suited your hair and glasses with the right level of sophistication.</p> <p>The second dress I didn't see it as fitting your vibe as well.&nbsp; That said, I always go bright in summer, so I think it's fair to wear something out of band for exceptional weather.</p> <p>Then I saw by your comments you were feeling the same as I was about the second dress.&nbsp; Of course, up to you!&nbsp; +1 to your gut feel about it.&nbsp; I think you can still wear it of course, but compared to the first it isn't quite as in line with how I see your style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-summer-dresses#post-2133941 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 18:04:16 +0000 Roxanna 2133941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gosh i am so in admiration of your sewing skills! The first one is perfectly you and I adore it. The second is also nice, but as yo said, is a bit brighter to me and a little conventional for your style. But both are lovely regardless </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-summer-dresses#post-2133940 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 17:56:06 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2133940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Avicennia! </p>