https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrangling-a-holiday-outfit Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:20:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrangling-a-holiday-outfit#post-1867695 Wed, 13 Dec 2017 02:09:48 +0000 Emily K 1867695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Sara L.</b>, Thank you! &nbsp;I hope this dress works out--I'd "collected" it for some time and then freaked out once it sold out at Nordstrom. &nbsp;I had to forage around the internet to find one. &nbsp;</p> <p><b>JAileen</b>, Another vote for the juniper necklace!</p> <p><b>SarahD8</b>, Haha! &nbsp;Ecological confusion! &nbsp;I do see what you mean, but I was attracted to that combo because they share a murky color palette.</p> <p><b>Angie</b>, The kimono jacket sounds like a perfect complement to this dress! &nbsp;</p> <p><b>Fashiontern</b>, Thank you! &nbsp;I feel I could wear this dress at a variety of functions. &nbsp;Versatility is definitely a plus.</p> <p><b>Sal</b>, I'm curious, how is it that you and Angie have both suggested grey shoes? &nbsp;I just don't see it. There's one style of Sam Edelman shoes, "Hazel" that comes in a ton of colors. &nbsp;I have one pair, so I know that the are comfortable and they are not too pricey. &nbsp;If I were to buy, I might start there--definitely the easiest and least time consuming solution! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrangling-a-holiday-outfit#post-1867669 Wed, 13 Dec 2017 00:32:29 +0000 Sal 1867669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely dress - I can imagine this suiting you very well.&nbsp; I think it is a perfect start to a formal/party/holiday capsule.....</p> <p>I like all your options for jewelry and I agree it could be an easy dress to change the accessories for.</p> <p>I would wear black, nude for you, grey or coloured shoes with this and probably nude sheers or black/nude fishnets.&nbsp; I would look hard on the sales for shoes that are discounted because they don't get a lot of wears but they need to be comfortable.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrangling-a-holiday-outfit#post-1867667 Wed, 13 Dec 2017 00:21:49 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1867667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, what a great canvas that dress is! You could wear it for years with various accoutrement, and no one would ever notice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrangling-a-holiday-outfit#post-1867519 Tue, 12 Dec 2017 15:45:54 +0000 Angie 1867519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Holiday outfit has great potential,<b> Emily. </b>Wear black fishnets or sheer black hose. Grey pumps get my vote. I like the idea of metal earrings to break up the black.&nbsp;</p> <p>And you need a wrap/kimono/jacket/ something.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrangling-a-holiday-outfit#post-1867505 Tue, 12 Dec 2017 15:12:06 +0000 SarahD8 1867505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful dress, I hope it works out! I love the idea of wearing the cast juniper jewelry set, it looks very holiday-magical.</p> <p>In an ideal world I'd pair the jewelry with Joy's silver wrap and a pair of silver pumps, but I hear you on the budget limitations. I think the dress and juniper necklace would work with the nude pumps, but I personally wouldn't do juniper + leopard, that seems...ecologically confused? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrangling-a-holiday-outfit#post-1867499 Tue, 12 Dec 2017 15:04:55 +0000 JAileen 1867499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the dress. It looks like a good background for whatever accessories you decide on. I love your necklace. I would wear it if I could. (I have a very small piece that is a casting of a twig. I think it's easy for jewelry makers to do.). The cuff and earrings would also look nice. I like Joy's metallic scarf. I like repeating a color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrangling-a-holiday-outfit#post-1867474 Tue, 12 Dec 2017 14:19:50 +0000 Sara L. 1867474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the black dress looks dressy and versatile.&nbsp; You could change the look easily with your accessories.&nbsp; Since you have time, I would conitnue to look for tassel earrings.&nbsp; It seems like a fairly inexpensive way to add some trendiness to your outfit.&nbsp; Nude or leopard print pumps will look great with the dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrangling-a-holiday-outfit#post-1867466 Tue, 12 Dec 2017 14:06:22 +0000 Emily K 1867466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LaP, I bought the necklace about 15 years ago at a tiny artist botique and I thought it was handmade by one of the participating artists. It was a surprise to easily find a photo online, so maybe the necklace will prove more readily available than that? There were many different types of casted botanicals from which to choose. </p> <p>Fingers crossed about the dress. I wrote "Holidays" but I probably won't wear it until Valentines, so plenty of time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrangling-a-holiday-outfit#post-1867462 Tue, 12 Dec 2017 13:12:30 +0000 LaPed 1867462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Emily! I'm in the midst of the exact same struggle (though none of the events I'm attending have a dress code, and so far what I've seen of people's attire has run the gamut). I'm going to write up a post of my in at some point. Do you have a back-up plan if the dress doesn't work out? Are you certain you'll have enough time for alterations (I hate having to get something tailored last minute)? I love the idea of bright pumps with LBD, but will adding a color feel "off" to you if it's not tied in by jewelry, bag, or scarf? That is, will you be left wanting g to buy more accessories if you add new shoes? And do you have other outfits in mind that could use bright pumps? </p> <p>Sorry, that's more questions than answers! I hope the dress is a keeper. Also -- I LOVE that juniper necklace. I would wear that to a holiday event for sure. You don't have a link to the maker, do you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrangling-a-holiday-outfit#post-1867415 Tue, 12 Dec 2017 06:21:43 +0000 Emily K 1867415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Columbine</b>, Thank you! &nbsp;I did not think to look at Amazon, but I will. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrangling-a-holiday-outfit#post-1867412 Tue, 12 Dec 2017 06:08:57 +0000 columbine(erin) 1867412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I saw a lot of tassel earrings on Amazon, some that seem very manageable in scale, but it’s hard to know if they may look too cheap in person. So I hope you can find something nice at the mall.</p> <p>Your juniper necklace is lovely! </p> <p>Leather Tassel Dangle Threader Drop Earrings Long Fringe Triangle Studs Women Linear Tribal Charms Jewelry Black <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TTKF1Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Lh3lAb037MJ72" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073.....lAb037MJ72</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrangling-a-holiday-outfit#post-1867406 Tue, 12 Dec 2017 05:47:43 +0000 Emily K 1867406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, &nbsp;I DO remember the thread about trimming your earrings. &nbsp;That is a good solution and one that I may employ. &nbsp;I think, though, in addition to length, many of the tassels seem just too bulky overall. &nbsp;But I should get out into the mall and see what I can find in person. &nbsp;Thank you for your thoughts!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrangling-a-holiday-outfit#post-1867404 Tue, 12 Dec 2017 05:41:07 +0000 Anonymous 1867404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Emily, if the tassel earrings are a fiber, you can easily trim them shorter with a sharp scissors. I did this taking about an inch off and they can still dust my shoulders. The ones made of beads would not work, but they are usually shorter anyway.<br /> I like the black dress with your jewelry. You could dress it up with a metallic scarf. I sent for the one below from Nordstroms. It easily can be worn as a scarf rather than a wrap as shown. (will add find from my iPad).<br /> The piece is soft, not scratchy, and has a gentle gleam. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrangling-a-holiday-outfit#post-1867398 Tue, 12 Dec 2017 04:46:19 +0000 Emily K 1867398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also have a silver filigree bracelet (here). &nbsp;It might go with the silver earrings pictured. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrangling-a-holiday-outfit#post-1867395 Tue, 12 Dec 2017 04:26:44 +0000 Emily K 1867395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi All! &nbsp;I could use your help. &nbsp;I am trying to wrangle a Holiday outfit. &nbsp;I have a big wardrobe hole where dressy and/or formal clothes are concerned--I have NONE. &nbsp;ZIP. &nbsp;ZERO. NADA. &nbsp;And I do not have a huge budget to remedy this, either.</p> <p>But, here's what I am putting together. &nbsp;I have the black dress on order. &nbsp;I do not know if it will fit, but I nearly always plan on alterations, so I hope it can be <b>made</b> to fit. &nbsp;I do really like the look and style of the dress.</p> <p>I have nude pumps and leopard pumps that might work and would plan to wear super sheer hose. &nbsp;I kinda want to wear brightly colored pumps, but they would be an additional purchase.</p> <p>My first choice for jewelry would be black pom pom or tassel earrings. &nbsp;This is where I'd hoped to inject a little fun or frivolity--but all the examples I've found are so big! &nbsp;Huge! &nbsp;And a lot of the Etsy ones are not very well crafted. &nbsp;If you see some online that are well made, "classy" and not too huge, would you let me know?</p> <p>Other options are: &nbsp;1) &nbsp;Silver ball and stick earrings that I already own. &nbsp;2) &nbsp;A necklace and earrings set that is cast from juniper (I already own it.) The necklace is clavicle-length. &nbsp;3) &nbsp;Silver filigree earrings similar to one of those pictured below.&nbsp;</p> <p>What are your favorites among this group? &nbsp;Should I look in a different direction?</p> <p> </p>