https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-dresses Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:55:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-dresses#post-2048946 Tue, 30 Jul 2019 17:30:45 +0000 Anonymous 2048946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't trust buttons very much!<br /> *pretty orange and blue silk dress lives with someone else now* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-dresses#post-2048944 Tue, 30 Jul 2019 17:27:36 +0000 Jane 2048944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suntiger, thank you - wise words on the dress malfunctions!</p> <p>Thank you Angie, I think you are right. Again wise words. Not too much room for that extra biscuit! </p> <p>It is a good bag isn’t it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-dresses#post-2048909 Tue, 30 Jul 2019 15:42:29 +0000 Anonymous 2048909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks nice, but think the buttons wouldn't work with a jacket. I'd also worry about wardrobe malfunctions with them! I'd call it sharp, but not severe if that makes sense. My favorite of the 4 is the third dress though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-dresses#post-2048867 Tue, 30 Jul 2019 13:08:20 +0000 Angie 2048867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My first thought was that the skirt portion is not sufficiently flared, but the buttons can be repositioned. Try it!&nbsp;</p> <p>YES TO THE BAG </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-dresses#post-2048650 Mon, 29 Jul 2019 17:30:52 +0000 Jane 2048650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>RL thank you that is a very good point! I am more comfortable where my curves are comfortably accommodated. Definitely worth a try but I think you may have something there! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-dresses#post-2048595 Mon, 29 Jul 2019 11:36:55 +0000 Neha Shukla 2048595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely dress. I like your collection and I am sure this dress looks good on you. This grey jacket is very stunning.&nbsp;<br />I have one more site in which you can check the outstanding dresses.&nbsp;<br />Check it out: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.darveys.com/">Darveys</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-dresses#post-2048557 Mon, 29 Jul 2019 07:41:15 +0000 rachylou 2048557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I have to see you in it. It’s very stylish, but I feel like it could be hard to fit. Seems a very straight up and down cut. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-dresses#post-2048553 Mon, 29 Jul 2019 06:15:27 +0000 Jane 2048553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kathie, that’s a very good point. Thank you. No I wouldn’t want to nor I think would I need to. But my smart winter coat would work well over it. </p> <p>Bijou, that is kind of you. I need to either brace myself for b&amp;m shopping or lay out the £ for the online. I’m not quite so committed yet but I agree that is the only way I will know! It’s helpful to know your experience of MaxMara - thank you.</p> <p>I KNOW that yellow coat! It’s a wow coat for sure! The bag is really lovely. But I’m a big bag handler, on the train especially, always dipping in and out so I’m not sure the beautiful suede lining will far so well. </p> <p>Katerina, I’ve not tried it on yet. I’m kind of testing the water with YLF first. It’s going to be a bit of effort to sort out trying it on, so wanted to be sure there wasn’t a resounding no first. Fab, I'm glad you like the bag too! </p> <p>Thank you FI</p> <p>Thank you Cardiffgirl. I’m glad it works in principle. </p> <p>Gretchen, yes good point on the colour</p> <p>Thank you Karen, the navy LKB has been super. Although the hem came down on a big meeting day which was slightly irritating. Anyway sewn up now and I’m wearing today.</p> <p>Thank you Liesbeth, I’m glad I’m not off on my judgement of the dress. I can look a little severe occasionally because I forget to smile! </p> <p>Thank you lovely fabbers, I’m going to go and try it on! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-dresses#post-2048552 Mon, 29 Jul 2019 05:40:22 +0000 Liesbeth 2048552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely dresses. I wouldn't call 4 severe, more like edgy, and agree that the styling could veer it into either direction (with pulled back hair and stiletto's: probably too severe :-D).<br /> Your way of dressing for the office resonates with me btw. Good to know these things of oneself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-dresses#post-2048541 Mon, 29 Jul 2019 03:03:36 +0000 karen13 2048541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All lovely. I want to see WIWs of all. I am particularly drawn to the navy . I also support the MaxMara. Not too severe- very professional, and you can soften with one of your lovely scarves and/or add colorful shoes or purse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-dresses#post-2048525 Sun, 28 Jul 2019 23:04:28 +0000 Gretchen 2048525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes to all of them! I think the MaxMara fits with your style, but would want to see it on to check color.&nbsp;</p> <p>The bag is amazing too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-dresses#post-2048485 Sun, 28 Jul 2019 19:21:34 +0000 Cardiff girl 2048485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mmm,NICE dresses!I particularly like the Navy one.As for the Maxmara,I'm agreeing with others it would be nice to see it on before giving a verdict but I like it in principle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-dresses#post-2048442 Sun, 28 Jul 2019 14:37:36 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2048442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That fourth dress just looks so ideal for you. Give it a whirl and let us see dressing room photos. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-dresses#post-2048410 Sun, 28 Jul 2019 11:43:43 +0000 Katerina 2048410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful dresses! The Max Mara looks great, modern and classic. Have you tried it on? How does it make you feel?<br /> I am with Bijou regarding the bag! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-dresses#post-2048403 Sun, 28 Jul 2019 11:14:08 +0000 Bijou 2048403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can imagine how lovely you look in these dresses - all classic work dresses and each different from the others. As for the Max Mara, can you snap a picture of yourself in it. I have a Max Mara velvet jacket that is now 12 years old, still in excellent condition. Max Mara comes at a higher price point, but the quality is there on its tailored classics.</p> <p>I also love the prohibitively expensive bag - but the YELLOW COAT is just divine. The thing with a classic bag is you should and will have it forever. I have one forever bag and when I want to feel amazing, it does do its magic. Consider yourself enabled my me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-dresses#post-2048402 Sun, 28 Jul 2019 11:12:48 +0000 Kathie 2048402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it! But, would you wear a jacket over it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/work-dresses#post-2048395 Sun, 28 Jul 2019 10:25:21 +0000 Jane 2048395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do love a good work dress. Defined for me, as feeling smart and stylish, goes with A Good Jacket (3 in my wardrobe currently), doesn't crease and is suitable for the job that I aspire to have one day. I am an emotional dresser and I can definitely perform in a more polished way when I am dressed in a more polished way.&nbsp;</p> <p>So here are my three favs currently - a Hugo Boss navy pin stripe, fab fit, looks super with OTK boots; a new DAKS sale purchase which is cute and then a recently purchased LK Bennett dress. So that is three days of the week done.&nbsp;</p> <p>The next dress I am thinking of is this one. Max Mara, it is quite a different price bracket (stretching but not prohibitive) from before, and may be a little severe looking. I would be grateful for your thoughts.&nbsp;</p> <p>Then, here is a prohibitively expensive handbag that I love from Bottega Venetta.&nbsp;</p>