https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwwib-all-the-summer-dresses Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:04:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwwib-all-the-summer-dresses#post-2366473 Sat, 27 Jul 2024 20:35:16 +0000 Ket 2366473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b></b>Oh<b> Mary Beth</b>!!! I DO know that scene! Maureen O'Hara's costumes in PT are some of my faves!! I am so delighted you thought of that movie when you saw my dress Now that you have mentioned it, I totally cannot unsee it! :D&nbsp;</p> <div><br /></div><div>I'm so happy to hear I'm finding a groove and authenticity with my style. I owe it to returning YLF forum and you ladies. Being here has allowed me to listen to myself and ultimately trust my intuition and gut again. &lt;3</div><div><br /></div><div>PS: Henry only gets sweeter and cuter!! :} I thought as he grew out of his kitten fluff he might not be as cute. Nope... his little round bug eyes and mischievous antics are still going strong. ha!</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwwib-all-the-summer-dresses#post-2366314 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:28:38 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2366314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>CUTE dresses!&nbsp; &nbsp;The first one is giving me 'Maureen O'Hara in The Parent Trap' vibes.&nbsp; &nbsp;You know, that scene where the dad and the twins get back from their failed camping trip, and she's there at the house, all gypsy boho and barefoot, and completely devastating, and she's like, "What?&nbsp; This old thing?", as she pours herself a glass of red wine.&nbsp; You nailed it!</p> <p>This is a really great dress haul, and it feels very authentic to you and your style.&nbsp; LOVE.&nbsp; &nbsp;And Henry is the sweetest baby.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwwib-all-the-summer-dresses#post-2366211 Wed, 24 Jul 2024 03:23:20 +0000 Ket 2366211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Val</b>, I'm so honored and tickled you find my style inspirational &lt;3 I had a long journey with my health and am slowly restoring my confidence. SO... thank you dearly &lt;3 I cannot wait to see what outfits you post!! :D&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Madeline</b>, thank you :D&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div><b>ChristelJ</b>, you have made an excellent point! I have often chose small prints but I am loving this larger print a lot. I'm 5'10.5 and very curvy, so I sometimes wonder if the larger prints are actually better scale for me. But... those small floral prints are so abundant, thus easy to find and buy. You've given me something to think about. :)&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Jonesy</b>, thank you for your kind words &lt;3 We just got a birthday card from Chewy for Meeker. It made my lip tremble. But Henry is so ebullient! I have found much joy and solace in his antics. Thank you for the lovely dress feedback &lt;3 I need more Sofia Vergara dresses! No worries on the poison eye. I have my poison eye items too. I dont' think the sleeve on the third one (maxi) is actually maybe my best? I feel it adds some visual width to my bust. But I love the rest of it. Not every single item of clothing is going to be 110% perfect? It also scratches my itch for my role as a rural countryside Scottish/British farmer's wife who wears floral dresses and Wellies, feeds the chickens and nursing lambs, and makes a hearty stew for dinner and pie for dessert while still somehow being fetching in looks despite being 40-years-old. lol!! &nbsp;(I live in such a fantasy world sometimes )&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwwib-all-the-summer-dresses#post-2366093 Mon, 22 Jul 2024 22:39:46 +0000 Jonesy 2366093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm very sorry about the death of your cat, Meeker. It's so difficult to lose a family member who's been with you so long!&nbsp;</p> <p>Henry is extremely cute and adorable (what a face!), so I'm guessing snuggles with him will help you heal from the loss of Meeker.</p> <p>Re. the dresses: the first two are really knockouts, IMO, so the second two sort of pale by comparison, though I do love the color and silhouette of the fourth one. I have a bit of a poison eye for maxi dresses like the third one, so I can't be objective in my feedback. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwwib-all-the-summer-dresses#post-2365884 Sat, 20 Jul 2024 11:28:53 +0000 ChristelJ 2365884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like all the dresses but I am floored by how gorgeous the first one is on you! Proof that large patterns can work for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwwib-all-the-summer-dresses#post-2365841 Fri, 19 Jul 2024 21:43:57 +0000 madeline 2365841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great dresses and what a cute kitten!<br /> Enjoy the baby cat stage! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwwib-all-the-summer-dresses#post-2365755 Fri, 19 Jul 2024 07:58:06 +0000 Val 2365755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much for sharing, I am learning to dress in a more feminine way and always find your looks inspirational </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwwib-all-the-summer-dresses#post-2365639 Wed, 17 Jul 2024 20:52:18 +0000 Ket 2365639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, I feel they’re out there but the styles are more limited. I found some really nice modest t-shirt dresses from Amazon. But 1) they’re polyester and 2) they’re sacks on me. I really have to style them well so I don’t look like a sack of potatoes. But it’s an option and there are gobs of them on Amazon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwwib-all-the-summer-dresses#post-2365557 Wed, 17 Jul 2024 04:21:17 +0000 Anonymous 2365557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want summer dresses at least knee length . &nbsp;But I want them to be modest.... No spagetti straps, no deep necklines. &nbsp;No off shoulder, &nbsp;no clever cut outs. &nbsp;I will wear a slip under see through fabric. &nbsp; Summer modest dresses are hard to find. &nbsp;It's like they have to expose a bunch of skin somewhere. &nbsp;If you see some modest ones let me know. &nbsp;Sleeveless is preferred.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwwib-all-the-summer-dresses#post-2365529 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 22:07:09 +0000 Ket 2365529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh <b>Jaime</b>! I forgot -- SV and I are both considered soft dramatics in Kibbe. While I've abandoned Kibbe (so, so easy to get very boxed in and overthink it), I do find that her line works because she really honors curve and length! And yes, she is tall so gets it. I really love the line!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwwib-all-the-summer-dresses#post-2365527 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 22:05:31 +0000 Ket 2365527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>April</b>, Walmart offers Norma Kamali pieces??!!! WHAT?! I adored her retro-inspired swimsuits 10 years ago. I have to go check this out!!! Also, one of my very favorite pair of shoes of all time were Christian Siriano for Payless. I still mourn their death.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwwib-all-the-summer-dresses#post-2365525 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 22:04:43 +0000 Ket 2365525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div><b>Kari</b>, thank you :D&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Suz</b>, thank you for all the cat and dress love &lt;3 I love that your eye spotted the kitchen progress! We have cabinets temporarily installed. (They still need sanded and painted/stained, depending on the cabinet but at least we can put things away.) The big thing is the kitchen floor got installed about 4 weeks ago. No more splintery, messy subflooring to walk around on. Everyone's socks were so nasty, full of little wood bits. (I had to wash socks separately so I didn't get itchy irritating wood bits in underthings. :p ) We still have a ways to go, and my husband keeps burning out -- bless him. It's hard working full-time while doing the reno on the side.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Jaime</b>, you said it so well &lt;3 I admit I wasn't quite expecting him to go yet, so perhaps why it felt so difficult. Thank you for the dress, kitten and hair love!&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Kate, Suntiger, Robin, Helena, Bijou</b>, thank you so dearly &lt;3&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwwib-all-the-summer-dresses#post-2365449 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:29:56 +0000 Bijou 2365449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look stunning in dresses #1 and #2 and Henry is so adorable - a gorgeous addition to the family. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwwib-all-the-summer-dresses#post-2365437 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:11:33 +0000 Helena 2365437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry about Meeker, Ket. Henry is adorable!</p> <p>Great dresses ... Especially love the first but they are all fab and sure to be workhorses knowing your style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwwib-all-the-summer-dresses#post-2365424 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 09:00:20 +0000 April 2365424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ket - wow! The hair, the dresses, the kitty!</p> <p>You may like to know that my highly stylish son has gifted me many pieces from Norma Kamali's Walmart line.</p> <p>And let us never forget dear Christian Siriano's handbags for Payless. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwwib-all-the-summer-dresses#post-2365312 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:36:25 +0000 RobinF 2365312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the new haircut!&nbsp;</p> <p>The dresses are fab, the black is my favorite, very glam.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwwib-all-the-summer-dresses#post-2365300 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:03:41 +0000 Suntiger 2365300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Squeee!!! Kitty is adorable :)<br /> I like the first 2 dresses especially on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwwib-all-the-summer-dresses#post-2365276 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 02:40:30 +0000 Kate 2365276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can’t focus on the dresses, because Henry!! He is adorable.</p> <p>Ahem. Now, the dresses. Really nice, all of them, but the first two are gorgeous on you. Love the new haircut, and as always your makeup is perfectly beautiful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwwib-all-the-summer-dresses#post-2365141 Sat, 13 Jul 2024 23:56:19 +0000 Jaime 2365141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dresses are great on you Ket! Interesting about the SV line working so well on you - not to get all Kibbe but she is also tall and curvy.<br />Sorry about Meeker - even when they are old and it is expected it is still a hard loss. But Henry is adorable!<br />Your hair looks fabulous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwwib-all-the-summer-dresses#post-2365127 Sat, 13 Jul 2024 19:42:43 +0000 Suz 2365127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry about the loss of your beloved Meeker. And welcome, Henry. He is adorable! I can see why he proved irresistible!&nbsp;</p> <p>Ditto on the dresses! The first one is especially fab on you -- I really like the colours, the pattern, and the off-shoulder style. (Nice you can wear the sleeves up, too.) The halter is extremely glam. Fun to have a special dress like that in the closet! The Cotton &amp; Rye is really pretty on you also -- I like the neckline. The colour of the ON is fab and the neckline. I like your thought of maybe narrowing the skirt a bit. Leaving some fullness but just reducing it a smidge.&nbsp;</p> <p>It looks as if your kitchen reno is really coming along....</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwwib-all-the-summer-dresses#post-2365124 Sat, 13 Jul 2024 18:50:11 +0000 Karie 2365124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favs are #1 - 4, those are stunning! And Henry is adorable! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwwib-all-the-summer-dresses#post-2365110 Sat, 13 Jul 2024 14:29:27 +0000 Ket 2365110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Roberta</b>, thank you so dearly for your kind words about our cats &lt;3 The third dress... I think the colors are likely true autumn? My husband gifted it to me for our anniversary, and I really like something about it. But I do agree it doesn't have quite enough zest for me color-wise. I'm hoping I can add some colorful zip with a good cardigan and some boots this fall and winter. Maybe something in oxblood/wine will help... I've also considered losing the puff sleeves and letting them be more relaxed and straight.&nbsp;</p> <p><div><br /></div><div><b>Bluejay</b>, thank you!! I didn't think to transition the halter dress into fall, but I'm glad you mentioned it. It might be a really fun challenge!! I think I'm worried I'll sweat through the cardigan. (I've felted armpits of wool sweaters before :p ha!) But that's life. I want and need to knit more cardigans, so stay tuned. Also -- yes to Old Navy and their use of cotton! While I find their price hikes a bit egregious, I still keep finding things there I love to wear, especially blouses, tees, and dresses. &nbsp;Thank you for sharing the cat love &lt;3 I was never a cat person but my husband owned cats and they've won me over :)&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwwib-all-the-summer-dresses#post-2365107 Sat, 13 Jul 2024 14:11:15 +0000 BlueJay 2365107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your dresses, Ket! You look so fantastic in all of them and black looks great, so dramatic! And POCKETS! I could see all of these transitioning into fall. I have many t-shirts from Old Navy as I really love that they still use 100% cotton and that their clothes feel cool, as you said. Enjoy!<br /> Henry is sooooo cuuute! We had a cat that liked to sit on the back of the couch while we watched TV, but he liked to play with our hair! Haha!<br /> I'm sorry for your loss of Meeker. &lt;3 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwwib-all-the-summer-dresses#post-2365104 Sat, 13 Jul 2024 14:06:28 +0000 Roberta 2365104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First things first - I'm so sorry about losing Meeker, and congrats on your adorable new kitten! I really like the first two dresses, but I'm not sure about the third one. I think that pale print is not the best color scheme for you. The deep rosy reds are fantastic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwwib-all-the-summer-dresses#post-2365103 Sat, 13 Jul 2024 14:01:39 +0000 Ket 2365103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jenny</b>, the halter dress is extra special, I agree! I actually have yet to wear it but hoping to this weekend. Thank you for the lovely words about my new haircut and kitten &lt;3 :)<div><br /></div><div><b>Star</b>, thank you so much for the feedback! I am not biased toward column dresses and I still think it's too wide. So, I don't feel your bias is biasing you I am finding I don't wear a lot of width well. My sister wears width and relaxed lines very well, however. But not me. I think taking in the skirt should be a simple--and hopefully easy--alteration. So I am leaning toward taking it in. It's not horrible as Is, but it could be better. I agree about my hair reminding him of his siblings or mother. I wondered about that, actually :).</p> <p><b>Angie</b>, you're always so enthusiastic with your praise! I love hearing from you, so thank you for your lovely words Meeker is resting in peace and stays close in our memories. &lt;3 &nbsp;Henry is super adorable! Everything he does is cute right now-- really! I have taken more photos of him than my son this past week ha! :}&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwwib-all-the-summer-dresses#post-2365098 Sat, 13 Jul 2024 13:16:37 +0000 Angie 2365098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That first dress in #1 is absolutely KILLER stunning on you. <i><b></b></i><b>Ket</b><b>!</b>! WOW! A perfect fit and gorgeous colour! Alluring, elegant, and very pretty :)</p> <p>The other dresses are fabulous too! Beautifully complemented with skillfully applied make-up as always!&nbsp;</p> <p>And Henry is SOOOOO adorable! Look at that little face! Sorry that sweet Meeker passed. Resting in peace. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwwib-all-the-summer-dresses#post-2365084 Sat, 13 Jul 2024 11:31:05 +0000 Star (Lise) 2365084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous dresses.&nbsp; Dress 1 - such gorgeous colours, I like it off the shoulder the most.&nbsp; &nbsp;Dress 2 - my favourite.&nbsp; I love the look of a halter.&nbsp; Clearly I like bare shoulders.&nbsp; Some of my all time favourite tops all sat off the shoulders, or at least off one.&nbsp; Dress 3 - Tight elastic sleeves on a dress would drive me insane so I hope you can sort that out quite easily, otherwise very pretty more subdued colours.&nbsp; Dress 4 - I like it in the 2nd pic, looks less full.&nbsp; I am a fan of column dresses for myself so am biased in that direction.&nbsp; The colour seems perfect for you.&nbsp; &nbsp;Your kitty is beautiful.&nbsp; Your hair must remind him of his mom :), or being curled up with siblings.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwwib-all-the-summer-dresses#post-2365082 Sat, 13 Jul 2024 10:43:35 +0000 Jenny H 2365082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great dresses! You are proving the wisdom of leaving no retail stone unturned. While I love the beautiful colors and prints, the halter dress is my favorite shape.</p> <p>I love your new haircut, beautiful curls! And such an adorable kitty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwwib-all-the-summer-dresses#post-2365065 Sat, 13 Jul 2024 01:31:54 +0000 Ket 2365065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s been a full summer thus far. I haven’t really had much time to post. So hi! New dresses. New haircut. New kitten. </p> <p>Lots of dresses! I went on an unexpected summer dress shopping spree of sorts. I made no conscious decision for dresses. They just found me. I would suddenly say “Oooo…. I have to try this!” And then it came home with me. </p> <p><b>Please give me your honest feedback!</b></p> <p>First two are from Walmart’s Sofia Vergera line. This line is TERRIFIC! It’s all polyester. But the cuts so far have been unbelievably good for my body lines. It makes the clothes feel much more expensive than they are—quite the bonus when the price point is so affordable. </p> <p>1-2. Sofia Vergaras Tropical ruffle dress. So flirty and sexy. Most large prints make me feel like I’m a retirement home grandma. (I’m not trying to be derogatory, I just feel very frumpy in large prints.) This one somehow feels good. The color is delicious! A vibrant blood orange with plummy chocolate and dashes of warm pink. The top can be off-shoulder or on-shoulder depending on my mood. <i>It has pockets!</i> Squeeee!!! The material is a fab medium-weight seersucker type weave. It’s surprisingly cool and breathable even for polyester. </p> <p>3-4. Sofia Vergaras black satin halter neck. Not a true halter neck, as this has a full back. I actually find halter necks where the entire bodice is hanging from a thread around my neck to be uncomfortable. But this looks halter neck with more back coverage while keeping my neck comfortable. This does feel rather hot due to it being satin, but I sacrifice for a good dress. And hello! It has pockets too! This dress feels 1940s/50s Old Hollywood does resort wear. I will wear a cardigan over it in church for modesty’s sake. But otherwise, easy, breezy. </p> <p>5-6. Cotton and Rye. 100% cotton. Sooo light and breezy! The long front slit and lightweight cotton fabric make it so cool to wear. The bodice is a bit big technically but I like the overall ease at the waist and hips. I don’t feel the bodice is visually baggy or huge looking. I love the print and color! The puff sleeves are a tad uncomfortable. The elastic is tighter. However, the elastic is actually sewn into the fabric hem vs free casing where I can just yank it out. Removing the elastic would be a lot of work for a beginner sewist like me. So it will have to wait for a tailor or improved sewing skills to tackle it. What I love is I can easily transition this dress into autumn/winter with tights, boots, and a good cardigan or jacket. Though, the puff sleeves do cause bulges under thin and snug sweaters. Might have to wear something with more sleeve ease… </p> <p>7-8, 13. Old Navy, Waist Defined Midi Dress. Also cooling cotton. Love the sleeves, plunging V-neck, and smocked waist. I need to find a camisole or the right kind of bra to wear under it, as I love the plunging neckline but am not certain how to support or tame it. The skirt feels a bit too wide for me? I might have it taken in. <i>This also has pockets!</i> Gosh, I love dresses and skirts with pockets. Really unusual warm rose color. But it’s terrific with my dark autumn fans. The color is called “mauve rose” and I worried it would be a summer or soft autumn maybe. Instead, it’s almost like the rosy insides of a fresh fig.</p> <p>9. New haircut. I ditched the inverted bob and went jaw-length with soft layers. I also had her add side-swoop bangs. This is as short as I dare go. (Any shorter and I tend to look quite masculine.) And I had my hair freshly colored. We returned my hair to a shade closer to my natural color, ditching the old highlights. </p> <p>10-12. My new kitten, Henry. &lt;3 Our beloved Meeker passed away June 17th. He was 16-years-old, so not unexpected but a loss nonetheless. He had such a special personality. Everyone was his friend. Even the cat even cat haters adored. We still have our elderly Siamese Otis with us and had agreed a new kitten might be too much for him. My husband still found himself looking at kittens for sale. And then we saw Henry and we had to get him. He’s a Scottish Straight, which is a Scottish Fold without the folded ears. He is still in the kitten stage so it will be interesting to see his adult personality develop. He loves sleeping on my head at night. I mean literally sleeps on my pillow, curled around the top of my head. I have no idea why lol! It’s sweet though. </p> <p>Hugs and summer drinks to you all! xo </p>