https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrap-dress-woes Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:33:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrap-dress-woes/page/2#post-447395 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:58:38 +0000 Irene 447395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dress looks good on you!<br /> Please, try it with different pair of boots, not black, because it will be to much black. Something nude and neutral, like beige, or tan, or grey. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrap-dress-woes/page/2#post-447277 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:01:45 +0000 Vicki 447277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Deborah, I do not see "frumpy" and I don't see anything making you look "large." What I see is a beautiful, blonde in a gorgeous-colored dress. I, too, like the idea of a denim jacket and boots or the cute red or black flats. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrap-dress-woes/page/2#post-447194 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:41:56 +0000 krishnidoux 447194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deb, idea: have you tried this dress with a black long sleeve turtleneck (let turtleneck sleeves peeping out of dress sleeves) + opaque black tights and either black booties, black escarpins (pumps?) + long, solid pendant/necklace (could be oversize white beads, or flat gems, or metal etc.). What do you think?</p> <p>EDIT: I just realized Lyn67 gave you almost the very same advice already! all the way to the necklace too. So you see, you have to try it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrap-dress-woes/page/2#post-447191 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:38:03 +0000 krishnidoux 447191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the dress is unique, beautiful, and you wear it well. It compliments your hair and skin. But the boots must go in this outfit. Looking at the picture, after reading Angie's post, I think I have figured out what bothers me: the size of the hem-boot gap. there is not enough of it. So as Angie suggests, shorter boots would be better I think.<br /> No frump ahoy! You are beautiful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrap-dress-woes/page/2#post-447074 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:39:44 +0000 Angie 447074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the dress! The colours are magnificent on you, Deborah. May I suggest pairing it with booties or your cute ballet flats? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrap-dress-woes/page/2#post-446960 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 07:52:09 +0000 Sylvia 446960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Most of what I feel has already been said. I think the boots need to be tighter on your legs and I would also like to see the dress toned down a bit. Long cardi in the same color as boots would be nice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrap-dress-woes/page/2#post-446946 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:31:08 +0000 Deborah 446946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks rachylou, I do have some pumps that I think will create a more streamlined effect than those boots. Mind you after seeing Modgrl, Christyg and Sarah in their nude/blonde boots... maybe I need new boots!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrap-dress-woes/page/2#post-446607 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:34:35 +0000 rachylou 446607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the dress is fantastic on you, and you are right about the boots - something a little more delicate with a heel. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrap-dress-woes#post-446590 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:59:22 +0000 Deborah 446590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Again thank you so much for your suggestions. </p> <p>Lyn67 some really good ideas, I will have a play and see what works. I like your new avatar photo :)</p> <p>missv and mama23 an obi would be a great addition. I have a couple so will give one a try. Because it has a self tie I didn't think to add another belt. I can easily hide the fabric belt under the leather belt.</p> <p>Tarzy, I think it may be time to try a demn jacket. Its a little out of my comfort zone but it does seem to be a useful wardrobe addition and works with so many things. I might see if I can thrift one and see how it works. I would never have though of a demin jacket with this dress. A different boot color could work too, again this would be taking me out of my comfort zone:) I will start looking around, we have winter sales on so I just might be able to pick something up.</p> <p>bj1111 I agree these boots don't work at all with the dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrap-dress-woes#post-446529 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:52:42 +0000 bj1111 446529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i would start with more fitted "dressier" boots.</p> <p>i love the broad swath of pattern and would wear as it. a denim jacket would add a casual note and may work with the current boots.</p> <p>actually, i think the boots are a bit loose to wear with skirts. try them with leggings/jeggings/ skinnies tucked in. go for slimmer boots with the dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrap-dress-woes#post-446465 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:35:57 +0000 tarzy 446465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great suggestions from everyone! Have you tried it with a fitted denim jacket? Dark wash denim might keep it a bit more dressy, while a lighter wash would be more casual and probably work well with your hair.</p> <p>Maybe add boots similar to the Frye Rory? The "Sand" color would bookended your hair nicely and sort of connect you more to the outfit. Right now I sort of see the outfit first, before I see you.<br /> I can't add a photo to a "Realtime" reply, but here's a link to the Frye boots (I think this exact style is not readily available anymore):<br /> <a href="http://www.endless.com/dp/B003EOAR8Y/ref=asc_df_B003EOAR8Y1746701?tag=googlecom09c9_endless-20&#038;creative=395033&#038;linkCode=asn&#038;creativeASIN=B003EOAR8Y" rel="nofollow">http://www.endless.com/dp/B003.....B003EOAR8Y</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrap-dress-woes#post-446370 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:28:23 +0000 mama23 446370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>not my idea of frumpy. I agree a black belt would look great &amp; break it up a bit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrap-dress-woes#post-446368 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:22:05 +0000 missvee 446368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd like to see it with a black 'obi' styled belt. It might give it some real interest at the waist. The colour and pattern are lovely on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrap-dress-woes#post-446326 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:15:42 +0000 lyn67 446326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, forgot about the leggings ideea:-((.<br /> This dress is a bit too long for ankle leggings, to my eyes, BUT<br /> - what if you'll try with a capri style black leggings and flats/or wedges?<br /> Just wonderring...:-))) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrap-dress-woes#post-446325 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:11:19 +0000 lyn67 446325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this dress needs actually to be tonned down a bit-for updating. </p> <p>IMO you can achieve that with a<br /> - black cardi(short or boyfriend),<br /> - black waistcoat, or<br /> - black long sleeve tee underneath ,<br /> - black belt/long and heavy black beads, chunky necklace or long and thin black scarf<br /> - long and sleek black leglines(opaques or sheer thights) with black pumps/ballet flats, fine heeled long boots (not exactly those shown here) or booties. </p> <p>Great dress for the fall/winter! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrap-dress-woes#post-446305 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 06:06:16 +0000 Deborah 446305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks San. Funny thing is she was the one who suggested leggings but the general consensus is the dress is the wrong length for leggings :). She was great but a little inflexible and like all of us probably had her own biases as well. Glad you like it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrap-dress-woes#post-446304 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 06:04:11 +0000 san 446304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like this dress on you. It looks fresh and new to my eye.<br /> I'm a bit confused, if a stylist told you that large patterns in general make people look larger, or if this one makes you look large, because if it's the latter it doesn't make sense because you look in perfect proportion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrap-dress-woes#post-446245 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 03:21:49 +0000 Deborah 446245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Forgetting about the leggings...thank you:). I agree the proportions would be off </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrap-dress-woes#post-446239 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 03:16:19 +0000 modgrl 446239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I understand what the stylist meant about bold patterns/ large scale patterns but I disagree about it being an issue here. It is a strong print but it does not overwhelm you. I think it suits you beautifully. I think a lower vamp heel would be beautiful with this dress. I'm not too excited about leggings underneath, I would treat it as a midi and use midi styling guidelines. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrap-dress-woes#post-446235 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 03:10:54 +0000 Sveta 446235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second Kyle on the leggings thing: it is too long for the leggings and does not need them.<br /> Can't wait to see this dress with another footwear! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrap-dress-woes#post-446234 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 03:09:08 +0000 Kyle 446234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dress, pattern, etc., are great. Forget about frumpy. I was thinking exactly what Sveta said. Different footwear will change up the whole vibe. As an aside, I don't see this length with leggings, though I am certainly not an expert! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrap-dress-woes#post-446230 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 03:01:58 +0000 Deborah 446230@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta you have hit the nail on the head! It's the shape of the boot! After work I'm going to try some other boots...thank you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrap-dress-woes#post-446227 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 02:55:17 +0000 Sveta 446227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deborah, let me tell you these colors look great on you! The length of this dress is also on trend - you have yourself a trendy midi without spending a penny!<br /> The boots bother me with this dress. I don't think it is as much color (after all this dress has black in the pattern) but the style. They seem too chunky for the dress and this combined with black makes them too heavy IMO.<br /> However take this with a grain of salt as I often struggle with footwear styling myself.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrap-dress-woes#post-446215 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 02:24:54 +0000 Deborah 446215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all. </p> <p>I do love the dress but I have been known to love things (clothes) longer than I should (and then they stop loving me:) </p> <p>I am thinking it's the footware that is bothering me here. I am thinking that technically black boots work but maybe these are not the best black boots for the dress something a little more refined and with a heel could be better. I have another pair that are very sleek and leg hugging in a microfible with a wedge heel I will try those. I think something like GP's gorgeous shiny red hued boots (i can't find the post to show you) could be ideal.</p> <p>Given your general approval, I will hang onto it and play around with shoes and some of the styling ideas suggested. I will pop back with some new photos xxx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrap-dress-woes#post-446212 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 02:24:01 +0000 MNsara 446212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, a lovely dress and the colors are wonderful for you! I like the idea of covering some of it - to tame the amount of bold print. . .</p> <p>What about a black sweater vest that you can put a belt over?</p> <p>I think I might like to see it with bare legs and a nude/light shoe. . .</p> <p>Try some more ways and post for feedback. I bet you'll come up with a few winners. . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrap-dress-woes#post-446201 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 02:19:05 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 446201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it too. The color looks great on you. Could you have it shorted to just above the knee and wear it with tights and boots. That would add more of the legline and reduce the pattern a bit. Not that I don't like it as is but if you want to change it up a bit, that could be a way to do it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrap-dress-woes#post-446188 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 02:05:27 +0000 kellygirl 446188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the dress--the print is so bold and striking. I'd definitely play with it before getting rid of it. It really is lovely! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrap-dress-woes#post-446175 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 01:44:15 +0000 Sharon 446175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the dress and i think the colours really suit you but to my eye the black boots are too heavy with it. I think something with a heel would look good with a dress this length. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrap-dress-woes#post-446134 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:51:35 +0000 Sona 446134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like it. And it does not emphasize any 'largeness' anywhere. the silhouette you have created is clever, verstaile and gorgeous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wrap-dress-woes#post-446129 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:47:52 +0000 Fruitful 446129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nothing to add except my brain does not understand the subject line. This dress looks amazing. </p>