https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiww-to-gala-event Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:08:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiww-to-gala-event#post-1851660 Sun, 08 Oct 2017 12:30:56 +0000 unfrumped 1851660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all!<br /> I dithered quite a bit but ended up wearing my mom’s necklace- pearl and sparkle- because the amount of “ mass” seemed right and pearl + black is a good face- illuminating look for me evening— I know I don’t give the face view that would help critiques. I dud wonder if I were channeling Queen Elizabeth just a bit and I appreciate all the views on how the different necklaces worked.<br /> Anyway it was last night, which is why I had no options for major changes- and I had a great time, got many compliments and felt very appropriate- jewelry ran the gamut of statement, sparkle and actually a lot of pearl.<br /> Thanks to all for suggestions and boosting my party confidence! How generous of you to take time to do that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiww-to-gala-event#post-1851652 Sun, 08 Oct 2017 12:07:51 +0000 Style Fan 1851652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous dress.&nbsp; How wonderful to have pockets!&nbsp; I prefer sheer hose with this dress.&nbsp; Are you planning on wearing earrings?&nbsp; I also have a long neck and for evenings I bring out the chandiler earrings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiww-to-gala-event#post-1851599 Sun, 08 Oct 2017 04:06:47 +0000 karen13 1851599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Checking back in to say I love the sheer hose (I have serious calf envy!) and the choker. &nbsp;</p> <p>The half bow:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.thecut.com/2016/11/j-crew-stylists-give-fashion-advice-in-latest-video.html">https://www.thecut.com/2016/11.....video.html</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;Starts about 1:30 in to the video.</p> <p>Have a wonderful time, know you look great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiww-to-gala-event#post-1851592 Sun, 08 Oct 2017 03:30:13 +0000 Brooklyn 1851592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful dress. I like it best with the nude hose and the sparkly choker in 6/7. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiww-to-gala-event#post-1851571 Sun, 08 Oct 2017 02:04:22 +0000 Jaime 1851571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful dress and I like #3 the best. Without your face it is hard to judge though. (Not meant as pressure, just qualification.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiww-to-gala-event#post-1851560 Sun, 08 Oct 2017 01:22:19 +0000 Liz A. 1851560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this dress on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiww-to-gala-event#post-1851557 Sun, 08 Oct 2017 01:09:02 +0000 DonnaF 1851557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Would you consider nude shiny/glossy/shimmery hose? It seems like it would be an evening look, and you have the slender gams to pull it off.</p> <p>FWIW, I like #3 best or even a pile of pearls. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiww-to-gala-event#post-1851555 Sun, 08 Oct 2017 01:00:53 +0000 Carla 1851555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OH! Definitely the nude hose! I like the dark necklace best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiww-to-gala-event#post-1851529 Sat, 07 Oct 2017 23:36:20 +0000 Anonymous 1851529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everyone has such different opinions - interesting ! &nbsp; I am not a fan of sheer black hose, so I vote for sheer nude. &nbsp;I happen to really like the necklace and bracelet in photo 7 ! &nbsp;I think it looks classy, timeless and dressy. &nbsp;And nodding in agreement with Angie's reminder to wear a vivid lip colour, if you can, or evening eye makeup. &nbsp;Add some volume to your hair - not that I know what your hair looks like, but you know - evening hair .Burgundy pumps would be great - but I see nothing wrong with the black. You have a lovely long neck too, btw!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiww-to-gala-event#post-1851524 Sat, 07 Oct 2017 23:03:24 +0000 Angie 1851524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#3 is SO much better. Throw in a pair of burgundy pumps and YOU ARE SET. Remember to wear fab lippie.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiww-to-gala-event#post-1851521 Sat, 07 Oct 2017 22:22:37 +0000 unfrumped 1851521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>JAileen u appreciate your thoughts!<br /> I think I’m so indecisive because.. I’m indecisive, and because I go to so few dressy events that I want to wear the “ best” option instead of realizing it’s not always that big of a deal. For work outfits, if I want to take a do- over, there’s always another day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiww-to-gala-event#post-1851515 Sat, 07 Oct 2017 22:03:41 +0000 JAileen 1851515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your outfit. I really like the shoes with the dress. The dark sheer stockings look very nice. I hope you wear the first necklace because I like it best. Looks nice with the dress and is more interesting than the others. I don't know where you live, but you look very dressy for my area. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiww-to-gala-event#post-1851512 Sat, 07 Oct 2017 21:49:53 +0000 unfrumped 1851512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In trying to use some kind of logic, I’m thinking either the black necklace with nude hose, or the rhinestone choker with black hose. Kind of a proportions/ focal- point thing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiww-to-gala-event#post-1851486 Sat, 07 Oct 2017 20:19:19 +0000 unfrumped 1851486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, always trying. It IS a dressy event, though they do black tie optional so’s not to scare folks off, I think. </p> <p>Kathie, thank you. </p> <p>Now I may face the tyranny of choice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiww-to-gala-event#post-1851478 Sat, 07 Oct 2017 19:46:33 +0000 Kathie 1851478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of the necklaces, I like #5 the best, followed by #3/4. My eye is leaning to the nude hose, but I wear black ones all the time for formal events, so I think you can't go wrong either way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiww-to-gala-event#post-1851477 Sat, 07 Oct 2017 19:42:51 +0000 always trying 1851477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since you are wearing this to a gala I would wear the black shoes and hose. My experience has been that a gala can be more dressy . I think this looks more "evening". I would go as sparkly. as possible.<br /> You look great in the dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiww-to-gala-event#post-1851474 Sat, 07 Oct 2017 19:28:18 +0000 unfrumped 1851474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ETA--some more necklace options added and shown with sheer nude hose. </p> <p>karen13, thanks for suggestions--I might try something like that if I can figure out how to do it! I had tried just sort of a square knot but the sash is so long that way. Re: earrings--earrings would actually be great with this neckline and short hair; I don't have pierced ears but wore types of clip-ons years ago, but a few years ago I became sort of, dunno, embarrassed to wear clip-ons. I did manage to acquire some with the most subtle types of attachment possible, but still.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiww-to-gala-event#post-1851469 Sat, 07 Oct 2017 18:44:39 +0000 unfrumped 1851469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Angie! I hear you on the black. </p> <p>The shoes are all I’ve got. I have not had luck finding a metallic that fits and I can’t do strappy sandals that would lighten up. I could try other sparkly necklaces and I could go with nude hose as mentioned, as a quick fix to lighten things up. The dress neckline is both good and bad- it’s very secure but where it falls does constrain necklace length and type. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiww-to-gala-event#post-1851468 Sat, 07 Oct 2017 18:43:40 +0000 jill58 1851468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the black hose. Love the clutch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiww-to-gala-event#post-1851466 Sat, 07 Oct 2017 18:38:39 +0000 karen13 1851466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very elegant. I'd like to see it with nude hose, to lighten it up a bit (my personal preference), but the black looks great too. Clutch and necklace look perfect.</p> <p>What earrings are you wearing? The bracelet looks good in the photo - not to casual. I have trouble with bracelets too - I find them annoying if they don't fit close.</p> <p>I can't see the bow in your photos, but if I don't like a bow, I sometimes pull one of the bow loops through, kind of half bow like in the photo below. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiww-to-gala-event#post-1851463 Sat, 07 Oct 2017 18:34:01 +0000 Angie 1851463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dress is KILLER. Gorgeous clutch too.&nbsp;</p> <p>Personally, I don't fancy dressy black from head to toe. Reads "funeral" to me. So if I were styling you, I'd swap out the shoes and necklace for something more fun and not black.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiww-to-gala-event#post-1851460 Sat, 07 Oct 2017 18:25:08 +0000 unfrumped 1851460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I showed this dress in an earlier post and decided to keep. It is what I am planning to wear to an evening dressy charity event. I'd love to find not-black, but no luck recently.<br />In photo, planning on Adrianna Papell dress, a black and sparkle necklace, Hobo silver leather clutch; dressy ( for me) Van Eli black suede pumps. The black dress is hard to show in my photos but see Find views; it has a diamond-grid velvet pattern on the skirt and a plain black bodice, open areas on outside of sleeve, and low V back. I've got the attached sash tied in a bow if it's not too twee. The dress actually has pockets! It's not super-elite dressy wear--the bodice is just a jersey knit--, but was the best I could find recently that remotely ticks the boxes I need for fit, sleeves, high neckline, length etc. <br />Shown with sheer black hose; I've also tried with sheer nude, which I would wear for more daytime event and also could consider for this event since it's warm autumn and if needed to relieve all the black. However, indoor ballroom lighting it may not matter. Pic 2 tries to show the necklace better. I think the outfit looks a little better IRL because of the movement of the skirt, and the V back.<br />Also for the try-on I added little sparkle bracelets, but maybe should remove, for simplicity and because despite being sparkly, they are stretch bracelets (a plus for me as fit my wrists) and so perhaps not as formal as the necklace. I'm not going to wear any watch, I think.&nbsp;</p> <p>Suggestions or comments welcome! </p> <p>ETA: I have added "lighter" versions. All these are with nude hose but obviously there are multiple variations possible!</p> <p>3-4 are with a vintage necklace that was my mother's-faux pearl with some faceted glass beads. Pearls are good for me, just not sure if this is too "costume" though of course, all of these options are NOT "fine jewelry".</p> <p>5 is a gray/tan sparkly necklace. This a&nbsp; necklace that is a great way to add subdued sparkle to outfits, but don't think it's as good with this dress, and this is as short as I can adjust it.</p> <p>6-7 is just a purely fun sparkly choker that I had considered before;&nbsp; I like a choker with this dress neckline and this is REALLY sparkly, so great for evening wear, but wasn't sure if it is just too light-weight/faux.</p>