https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-surely-you-jest Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:30:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-surely-you-jest#post-715260 Sat, 08 Sep 2012 00:01:59 +0000 Suz 715260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari, not only do you look terrific, but you crack me up with your Clue references! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-surely-you-jest#post-715186 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 22:55:04 +0000 shiny 715186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Despite not being a wrap dress, it's still very "you." Love. And love how you describe your palette as peacock! And love the chair too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-surely-you-jest#post-715177 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 22:44:58 +0000 annagybe 715177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally on trend for the dark florals of this fall. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-surely-you-jest#post-715170 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 22:40:29 +0000 Anonymous 715170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yowzers Kari! I like this dress on you even more than your regular wrap style dresses. The retro flare is awesome on your figure and the colors are so nice with your complexion. I hope all this positive feedback encourages you to explore this "fashion direction" a little more! </p> <p>I adore the chair! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-surely-you-jest#post-714691 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:21:05 +0000 Beth Ann 714691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfect September choice, Kari, and I love the blue and brown pairing! It's proof, too, that retro is still fresh and modern, when it's done beautifully.</p> <p>BTW -- adore your chair! I just purchased 5 pillows at Pier 1 -- love their chairs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-surely-you-jest#post-714586 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 13:54:23 +0000 Transcona Shannon 714586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a perfect dress for early fall Kari! Love it with the pop of colour on your feet and that gorgeous handbag.</p> <p>Did you buy the chair to match the purse or the purse to match the chair??? The chair is fab BTW. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-surely-you-jest#post-714538 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 13:12:38 +0000 Jules 714538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great dress, great outfit and I love your hair/shoes bookend - I'm new to the site, but I'm learning the lingo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-surely-you-jest#post-714466 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 11:07:51 +0000 Anonymous 714466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a very pretty dress and what a fabulous bag. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-surely-you-jest#post-714462 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 10:51:43 +0000 rute 714462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely! So fun and colorful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-surely-you-jest#post-714453 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 10:03:16 +0000 Jjsloane 714453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful dress - love the pattern and colors and how you've paired the shoes and bag with it. What a cool chair too. One of the perks of moving. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-surely-you-jest#post-714442 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 08:46:57 +0000 ramya 714442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>my my my.... (fanning myself) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-surely-you-jest#post-714371 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 05:40:10 +0000 Lyn D. 714371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like a dress with not too much hanger appeal BUT FAB on!<br /> Absolutely love the teal bag too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-surely-you-jest#post-714352 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 05:11:13 +0000 Scarlet 714352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So pretty! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-surely-you-jest#post-714341 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 05:05:35 +0000 Caro in Oz 714341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very autumnal - love how you've accessorized. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-surely-you-jest#post-714334 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 04:54:49 +0000 harmonica 714334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>just beautiful! no wonder why the complements were coming! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-surely-you-jest#post-714305 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 04:31:04 +0000 catgirl 714305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dang, that's a fun dress, and a nice way to change it up from your always-fab wrap dresses without losing any fabness. I do like that kind of floral-ish pattern, and the colors are really cool. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-surely-you-jest#post-714303 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 04:29:31 +0000 Carole 714303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your dress, such beautiful colors and great for transitioning into fall. The purse is a perfect compliment to your chair...isn't it funny how our wardrobe finds it's way to influencing our home decor? Love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-surely-you-jest#post-714288 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 04:15:28 +0000 kellygirl 714288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a fab dress! The silhouette is kind of retro with the full skirt. It fits beautifully too. I must say that I love your new chair. It looks great with the chocolate browns in your room! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-surely-you-jest#post-714277 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 03:56:27 +0000 Kari 714277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For a dress that I was on the verge of returning, this one really grew on me. It's a black sheer chiffon dress with gold and red embroidery, and a print of bright colors in a floral pattern. The skirt is VERY full and swirly, but lightweight. The metallic embroidery in diamond shapes always makes me think of a court jester's costume. </p> <p>I should totally wear my <a href="http://pencilskirtlife.lookfab.com/post/what-are-you-wearing-for-halloween-if-anything">Mardi Gras mask</a> with it someday!</p> <p>Anyway, there were about 3 separate times today where someone walked past my desk, stopped, and came back to compliment me about the dress, and that never hurts a girl's ego.</p> <p>Usually, I pair this dress with a bronze or mustard handbag, black tights, and black shoes. I don't think I've ever worn it in warm weather before, but it worked well (with a thick camisole and kneecap-skimming slip underneath for modesty, as the chiffon is rather sheer. To keep the colors from looking too harsh (as it's still beautifully sunny and warm), I paired my spicy orange pumps and peacock blue handbag with the dress. I always love wearing this silver pendant necklace with it, too.</p> <p>The new bag (a close up in #3) is photographing much lighter (more cerulean blue) than it actually is, since I took these photos in the glare of the afternoon sun. The true color in natural light is a vibrant peacock shade. My handbag wardrobe is becoming very reminiscent of characters from Clue with shades of mustard and peacock!</p> <p>The upholstered chair is the one new thing in my apartment right now. (Most of the other furnishings are from Ikea, Target, and hand-me-downs.) I spotted the chair on sale at Pier 1 and couldn't resist, since I've been longing for a chair of that shape for years but couldn't find the right pattern/color before. (<a href="http://pencilskirtlife.lookfab.com/post/relaxed-holiday-and-decorating-the-new-space">Teal is heavily featured in the decor of my home.</a>) Originally this chair was going to go in the little reading alcove in our living room; however, I discovered how utterly comfortable it is for my computer desk, and now curl up on it when I'm browsing the web from home. The back and height are just the right shape and height for good, non-slouchy posture at my desk. </p>