https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-some-dress-options Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 04:37:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-some-dress-options#post-906241 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:18:21 +0000 columbine(erin) 906241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't read all the comments but really really like the black and white one on you and wonder if you could try a size up. The cowl neck blue dress Iooks good to me too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-some-dress-options#post-906113 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:25:20 +0000 Diana 906113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am going to go ahead and order the floral one online.&nbsp; Even with shipping, I figured out something with a coupon code that will end up saving me a few bucks.&nbsp; (Plus I have to admit I find the SAs at my WHBM kind of scarily insistent so I'd rather not go back to the store, LOL.)<br /><br />Junebug, it's actually the back neck piece that is too wide.&nbsp; It's hard to tell in the photos b/c I had a hard time taking a photo of my back!&nbsp; I could either lift the shoulders or just move the button over a bit to fix it.&nbsp; I am actually wearing a regular bra in the photo and it does not show at all, which is another plus for this dress.&nbsp; I actually love the cutout back shape but usually they are too droopy and show my bra.&nbsp; The online reviews actually suggest that this particular dress runs small in the rib cage, which I agree with (since I had to go up a size).<br /><br />I know everyone seems to like the white one... I'm still not in love with it though.&nbsp; It just seems very white and kind of too stiff/wide in the skirt part.&nbsp; I think I like more drape.&nbsp; <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-some-dress-options#post-906080 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:50:37 +0000 JuneBug 906080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Diana I'm not too crazy about the cut of the red lace dress, but as for the neckline being too high, it doesn't seem to be a problem as it's lace and doesn't look crowded or heavy.&nbsp;<br /><br />In the patterned&nbsp;White house, Black market dress what do you mean by the back being too big? Is it ill-fittingly big or just to wide? This sort of a design on the back seems to be a continuing trend from last year and I have a dress like that and I find it annoying because my bra strap (the main bottom one)&nbsp;is visible after a few hours of sitting down and then standing up. Also it leaves a gaping hole sometimes..I would think this back on a&nbsp;dress is perfect for someone who doesn't need to wear a bra at all!<br /><br />For the black and white dress is #6-#7, the dress is <b>gorgeous</b>! It also seems to fit you perfectly and is very flattering! I would think you could wear this for a wedding but with a cover up of some sort so that you don't appear too white! It's just that the dress is so pretty on you! <br /><br />I sort of like the last dress but the cowl portion seems to have it's own&nbsp;separate&nbsp;existence! I don't think you should get it!&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><br />&nbsp;<br /><br />&nbsp;&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-some-dress-options#post-906067 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:35:24 +0000 Glory 906067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The floral would be lovely for the brunch/luncheon - an excellent choice. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-some-dress-options#post-906065 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:32:28 +0000 Diana 906065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ OK, the floral one just went on major sale (from 180 to 80).&nbsp; I agree with the above comments that it's too casual for the rehearsal dinner but do you think I should get it for the day-after brunch and luncheon?&nbsp; (This would be the garden-party style event).&nbsp; <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-some-dress-options#post-904292 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:41:16 +0000 Diana 904292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Interesting. &nbsp;There are yay votes for all four of these, and not-so-enthusiastic votes for all of them too. &nbsp;I guess none of these is a runaway hit the way the wedding dress was, but a couple of them might make good backup options...&nbsp;<br /><br />Anyway I just found the coral hi-lo dress I posted above in my size at NM (where it costs more but oh well) so I think I'm going to order it to try. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-some-dress-options#post-904291 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:39:23 +0000 rachylou 904291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like the red lace dress too! I didn't think I would from the thumbnail, but it's a wow! to me. And red is good luck!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-some-dress-options#post-904240 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:48:01 +0000 Anonymous 904240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My top fave is the black/white one. &nbsp;Love that A-line silhouette on you. &nbsp;&nbsp;In my neck of the woods, though, it would be too much white to wear as a wedding guest. &nbsp;But those ideas are regional and&nbsp;you know what's appropriate in your area.<br /><br />I'm not feeling the all-over red lace one. &nbsp;It makes me think of Miss Kitty in Gunsmoke. &nbsp;The floral one seems too sweet for your style. &nbsp;The length of the last dress makes it seem more like a happy hour dress than a cocktail party dress to me. &nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-some-dress-options#post-904179 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:57:43 +0000 Liz A. 904179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My favorite is the orange.&nbsp; The color looks great on you. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-some-dress-options#post-904080 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:17:50 +0000 Angie 904080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ After a little alteration, I <b>love</b> the black and white dress, and see no reason why you couldn't wear it to a wedding!<br /><br />I find the orange and the blue dress a tad short - especially when you sit down. The second floral dress is very pretty - but casual. So it would need a casual event. <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-some-dress-options#post-903973 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:01:14 +0000 Diana 903973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hmm, OK, it sounds like none of these is the one.&nbsp; I agree that the floral one is OK, but I'm not excited by it.&nbsp; I will keep an eye out for the blue/black one in a larger size.<br /><br />Suz, someone else (not me) has actually asked on the website whether they are getting more of that coral dress, and the answer was no.. but I know returns always keep coming in.&nbsp; I think it's actually the same cut as the white dress from Angie's picks last week, only in chiffon rather than jersey (so dressier.)<br /><br />There is also this one, which is also not available in my size. Angie told me to try Tadashi Shoji dresses, unfortunately most of them are black.<br /><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/t-by-tadashi-v-neck-tiered-ruffle-skirt-chiffon-dress/3302445?origin=shoppingbag" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/t-.....origin=sho</a><br /><br />ETA: C1, I did check out Anthro but I didn't see either of those dresses and I didn't find any that wowed me.&nbsp; <br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-some-dress-options#post-903962 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:53:40 +0000 Suz 903962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, I love the one you linked to for you, Diana. Can you call Nordstrom's and find out if it will be coming back in? I can really see something like that working beautifully for you, and it would also subtly tie in with your actual wedding gown.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-some-dress-options#post-903952 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:31:51 +0000 Raisin 903952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My favorite would be 3-5, the dress fits you very well. &nbsp;But, if you have time to keep looking, I'm not sure that any of them is a 10. &nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-some-dress-options#post-903870 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 07:00:36 +0000 Lantana 903870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Just to be a complete spanner, I adore the black and white one. It jumped out at me in the thumbnail. I think it suits your figure and colouring admirably. &nbsp;Balck and white is such a stunning combination and you are going to be the star attraction at these shows. You can be forgiven for stealing the limelight.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-some-dress-options#post-903840 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 05:10:13 +0000 Girl X 903840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I actually really like the last dress. The cowl sticks out, sure, but to me it does it in a very sculptural, intentional way. Very glam. I'd totally try that in a size up if they have it.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-some-dress-options#post-903834 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:53:46 +0000 rae 903834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I personally really really love the red lace one! Wow! I like how it isn't super fitted, and I think the red is fun for cocktail type events. Also love the second dress for a garden party. The last two don't do much for me. But the blue one probably would look fab in the correct size.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-some-dress-options#post-903822 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:03:50 +0000 anne 903822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I really liked the last one, so it is disappointing about the size you want not being available. Maybe look out for something in that style and get it altered if necessary. I do see the appeal of drapy top plus skirt, as well as know the fitting drawbacks!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-some-dress-options#post-903821 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 03:59:41 +0000 crazyone 903821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Also, this dress looks like it's cut for a smaller on top, larger on the bottom figure. &nbsp;Love the sleeves!<br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/shopdress-occassion/26899815.jsp">http://www.anthropologie.com/a.....899815.jsp</a><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-some-dress-options#post-903820 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 03:57:37 +0000 crazyone 903820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Diana, I don't know what your pricepoint is, but there are some nice looking dresses at Anthropologie. &nbsp;For example, this one (though it is not exactly your style):<br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/clothes-dresses/26513036.jsp">http://www.anthropologie.com/a.....513036.jsp</a><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-some-dress-options#post-903817 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 03:49:16 +0000 Diana 903817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Gah.&nbsp; So the Last Call dress (the blue/black one) is not available in a size up, either in this colorway or in the red/black colorway.&nbsp; I guess I will keep an eye out to see if one gets returned or something.&nbsp; <br /><br />FWIW, this is my current favorite dress.&nbsp; It's an Allsaints deconstructed eyelet wrap dress.&nbsp; Unfortunately it's completely inappropriate for wedding-related events, especially when one is the bride.&nbsp; But if anyone has seen anything similar in a not-black, not-deconstructed version, let me know.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-some-dress-options#post-903797 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 03:22:10 +0000 crazyone 903797@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Of these dresses, I like the 2nd one the best, by far. &nbsp;But I can see why you don't think any of them are the one. &nbsp;But flattering straight cut dresses for pear shapes are hard to find...I speak from experience.<br /><br />You could try a bigger size in the Last Call dress, especially since it looks like it may be pulling across your bust as well. &nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-some-dress-options#post-903790 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 03:15:41 +0000 Diana 903790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ By the way, I'm really hoping this comes back in my size:<br /><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/ivy-blu-for-maggy-boutique-high-low-chiffon-dress/3429059?origin=category&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=&amp;resultback=695" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/iv.....in=categor</a><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-some-dress-options#post-903779 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 03:09:15 +0000 Sveta 903779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am with Suz, on her assessment. None of them really jumps at me as THE dress for you. Sorry! :-(<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-some-dress-options#post-903778 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 03:08:52 +0000 Diana 903778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Suz, I think you've put your finger on something that has been bothering me with the dress search.&nbsp; It's that fit-and-flare styles (like the 2 WHBM ones) fit me well and look conventionally flattering, yet I'm just not excited by them.&nbsp; I don't know why.&nbsp; I think this is why I keep trying on things that fit poorly because they have straighter skirts.&nbsp; The styles (like the last one) are just so much more interesting to me.&nbsp; Now I'm also not really interested in your typical sheath or wiggle dress, but I like drapey things with straight skirts, apparently.&nbsp; <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-some-dress-options#post-903771 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 03:03:33 +0000 Suz 903771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am not wild about the lace dress, but it's a bit hard to say for sure because of the photo angle and missing your pretty face. Plus the lack of shoes. If it felt good (or you felt good in it) it might be worth another look and try on, especially if you can think of future uses. I can see lace working well with your overall style.&nbsp;<br /><br />#2 is figure flattering, yet I am not personally drawn to it. It feels very girlish or even twee. I know you are able to do a bit of that and incorporate it well into your eclectic outfits. But with a stand-alone dress, I'm not sure. It also seems a bit more like a garden party dress than a cocktail type level of formality, but the fabrication may make it more formal than it seems from the pic.&nbsp;<br /><br />#3 is va-va voom and seems like a sundress to me. It is very pretty but I am not sure I would wear it to a wedding.&nbsp;<br /><br />#4 I like the idea of this one more, although the fit is off, as you say. The colour is beautiful and the cut seems more sophisticated. I don't know about the cowl, though. Maybe seeing it in your actual size would help.&nbsp;<br /><br />Hmmm. This doesn't sound like ringing endorsement from me, does it. I apologize. I just know how great you can look and feel as if none of these is quite meeting that mark.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-some-dress-options#post-903766 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 03:00:42 +0000 Echo 903766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Definitely #3-5 for the garden party event! That dress is SO flattering on you, and I love the back keyhole. I also like dress #6-7 for a more cocktail type event; again, very flattering. While I love lace dresses, I don't think dress #1-2 is fab enough for you because it doesn't show off your shape. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yay-or-nay-some-dress-options#post-903760 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:52:49 +0000 Diana 903760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Here are some dresses I tried on today.&nbsp; Are any of them worth going back for?&nbsp; Just as a reminder, these would be for wedding-related events - I am going for cocktail-ish level formality.&nbsp; (There is also one other event that would require a more garden-party type dress).<br /><br />First (photos 1-2) is a red lace dress from Zara.&nbsp; This is one size smaller than my normal zara size (which they did not have in the store).&nbsp; It fits OK, surprisingly, although the sleeves are a little tight. I'd order it in my regular size if it's a yay.&nbsp; This requires a strapless bra.&nbsp; I'm not sure I like this neckline on me, although since it's lace it might be better than a normal high neckline.<br /><br />Second (3-5) is a floral dress from white house | black market.&nbsp; Fit is good, although the back neck is too big. (Size down looked good but I couldn't breathe).&nbsp; I think I could fix the neck by moving the button though.&nbsp; <br /><a href="http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/browse/product.jsp?maxRec=80&amp;pageId=1&amp;productId=570070490&amp;viewAll=true&amp;prd=Flounced+Chiffon+CutoutBack+Dress&amp;subCatId=&amp;color=&amp;fromSearch=&amp;inSeam=&amp;posId=22&amp;catId=cat210002&amp;cat=Dresses++Skirts&amp;onSale=&amp;colorFamily=&amp;maxPg=1&amp;size" rel="nofollow">http://www.whitehouseblackmark.....=570070490</a>=<br /><br />Third (6-7) is another dress from WH | BM.&nbsp; Also too big at the back neck.&nbsp; According to the SA, this is a super common problem with their dresses, but she showed me that taking up the shoulders would fix it.&nbsp; Question: could I wear this as a wedding <i>guest?</i>&nbsp; It's not too white, is it?&nbsp; I would not want to only be able to wear it once.&nbsp; I'm not sure I like the waist sash but it is removable.<br /><a href="http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/browse/product.jsp?maxRec=80&amp;pageId=1&amp;productId=570075444&amp;viewAll=true&amp;prd=Grosgrain+Stripe+Faille+Sundress&amp;subCatId=&amp;color=&amp;fromSearch=&amp;inSeam=&amp;posId=2&amp;catId=cat210002&amp;cat=Dresses++Skirts&amp;onSale=&amp;colorFamily=&amp;maxPg=1&amp;size" rel="nofollow">http://www.whitehouseblackmark.....=570075444</a>=<br /><br />Last (8-11) is a dress that arrived today from Last call.&nbsp; It is too tight at the hips so is definitely going back, but I'm wondering if it is worth tracking down a larger size.&nbsp; What do you think of the style?&nbsp; A larger size would hang better and would be longer since it wouldn't get stuck over my hips.&nbsp; The cowl neck sticks out a lot - is that weird?<br /><br />