https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wts-dress-for-summer-wedding Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 08 May 2026 06:56:57 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wts-dress-for-summer-wedding#post-934922 Fri, 17 May 2013 13:50:34 +0000 Sara L. 934922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I prefer the second dress also.&nbsp; If you already have a top like that already then you at least have an idea how the top of the dress will fit.&nbsp; <br /><br />We go on frequent road trips with our kids (12 hours to Mexico every summer) and a portable DVD player is the best invention ever for&nbsp;long car rides.&nbsp; I don't normally let my kids watch lots of TV so they're always excited to watch movies in the car.&nbsp; Books, snacks and drinks also keep them occupied.&nbsp; If your kids like video games, those work too - we have a Nintendo DS that they like to play on. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wts-dress-for-summer-wedding#post-934858 Fri, 17 May 2013 12:15:16 +0000 amiable 934858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes Deborah - the first dress has that problem in some - I don't think it would be a problem in me, but it definitely does emphasize! &nbsp; I have sewn the second dress before though (as a top), and have the fabric for it on hand, so I think I'll give it a whirl if I get some "free" time. &nbsp;(And if not, I'll just wear something I have on hand and deal with it ) :)<br /><br />Thanks you all for your input! &nbsp;The twist dress it is! &nbsp;If/when I do it, I'll be sure to show you all. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wts-dress-for-summer-wedding#post-934768 Fri, 17 May 2013 07:42:11 +0000 Deborah 934768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The twist dress is lovely. &nbsp;I am afraid the first thing I see when I look at the first dress is the ladies breasts.. &nbsp;the cut of the dress accentuates them in a way that I don't find all that attractive.. hope it's ok to say that:)<br /><br />The first dress has a nice modern feel and I like how is skims the body. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wts-dress-for-summer-wedding#post-934757 Fri, 17 May 2013 07:06:13 +0000 lyn67 934757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Any of these will do fab, Amy! But, does it worth your time and money(for the fabric) sewing it yourself(when having 5 kinds at home)????.<br />I used to&nbsp;sew myself, too-but jersey knitt can be&nbsp;tricky....Maybe you can find one similar dress easier to buy and still within your budget. Anyway, good luck! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wts-dress-for-summer-wedding#post-934726 Fri, 17 May 2013 05:03:37 +0000 Adelfa 934726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I went to a formal dance in high school in a twist dress like that.... I vote twist! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wts-dress-for-summer-wedding#post-934380 Thu, 16 May 2013 22:15:49 +0000 catgirl 934380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love the shape of #2. &nbsp;When you are done making yours, you can make one for each of us! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wts-dress-for-summer-wedding#post-934377 Thu, 16 May 2013 22:11:54 +0000 DonnaF 934377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Another vote for #2 and audiobooks.&nbsp; I always check out multiple ones from the library because you can never tell if a CD has gone bad or if you hate the reader's voice.&nbsp; Even though we had read them, on one long trip we listened to Harry Potter.&nbsp; Mysteries are good because they almost make you want to get back in the car.&nbsp; <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wts-dress-for-summer-wedding#post-934154 Thu, 16 May 2013 18:33:22 +0000 rachylou 934154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ya, I think #1 is too casual. #2 is my preference, but not that purple.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wts-dress-for-summer-wedding#post-934125 Thu, 16 May 2013 18:17:56 +0000 Vicki 934125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love the second dress, sleeveless, and that was like ticking off the first answer that came to mind on a test, so it came easy.<br /><br />I don't have children, but aren't there also road games they can play, from books, like looking at signs or buildings and something visually stimulating. Have fun. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wts-dress-for-summer-wedding#post-934114 Thu, 16 May 2013 18:13:03 +0000 kellygirl 934114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like the twist dress the best too.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wts-dress-for-summer-wedding#post-934015 Thu, 16 May 2013 17:25:16 +0000 Carole 934015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the purple twist dress best. Wow, impressed you can sew and raise 5 kids! My hat is off to you....Lots of snacks, games, portable TV's with movies, anxiety medication! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wts-dress-for-summer-wedding#post-933974 Thu, 16 May 2013 17:00:33 +0000 Beth Ann 933974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ami:&nbsp; I prefer the twist dress, and sleeveless would be great!<br /><br />I second audio books for the trip!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wts-dress-for-summer-wedding#post-933965 Thu, 16 May 2013 16:55:07 +0000 Anonymous 933965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the style of the second (purple ) dress best.<br /> You are brave to do a road trip with 5 children. Travel mostly at night, lots of healthy, non- sugary ( sugar highs are awful), non-salty (less thirst= fewer bathroom stops). Sing! Books on tape ( the library probably has them). We would watch to see who sees the next water tower, bird on the fence, cow, bridge, etc. and other games like starting a story for the next to continue, etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wts-dress-for-summer-wedding#post-933957 Thu, 16 May 2013 16:43:59 +0000 amiable 933957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Good point Thistle. &nbsp;I do have a dress with a similar silhouette to #2, and I get compliments every time I wear it, but even so don't like it a whole lot (but I think it has more to do with the print than the shape). &nbsp;It's <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-saturday-dress-up-again-pic-heavy">here</a>. Ignore the pants underneath....(Maybe I could just wear that exact dress to the wedding with a summery or bright jacket....?) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wts-dress-for-summer-wedding#post-933926 Thu, 16 May 2013 16:20:08 +0000 Thistle 933926@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My first thought is do you have any similar dresses in your closet now that you love? If so, go with the one that most looks like those dresses.<br /><br />I recall you having a pretty easy time finding fab jeans and a tougher time finding dresses, so I would be hesitant to make a dress in a silhoutte you don't already love. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wts-dress-for-summer-wedding#post-933905 Thu, 16 May 2013 16:04:52 +0000 amiable 933905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm considering sewing a dress to wear to my cousins summer wedding in, ulp, a couple of weeks. &nbsp;(In Los Angeles - any tips for road tripping for 22 hours with five kids?)<br /><br />Here's two options that I'm considering. &nbsp;I'd make it out of jersey knit (probably red or blue solid). &nbsp;Do either of these look like they'd work on my body and for a casual wedding?<br /><br />(If I did the twist dress, shown in purple here, I'd probably opt for sleeveless).<br /><br />I have plenty of other dress patterns - I just haven't looked through them yet to see what they are, and what fabric I have that would work for them.... &nbsp;So if neither of these look right, I'll keep looking.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><br />