https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-step-one-fabric-and-colour Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 06 May 2026 17:06:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-step-one-fabric-and-colour#post-160940 Mon, 24 May 2010 15:25:53 +0000 yublocka 160940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm late in replying to this thread because I wanted to wait until I was reading from a computer to see the colour properly. Loooooove #3, although #1 is a close second. I can't wait to see how this dress turns out!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-step-one-fabric-and-colour#post-160853 Mon, 24 May 2010 07:38:39 +0000 Ele 160853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey, thanks for the bump- I'm not usually around on the weekend and I wouldn't have wanted to miss this! </p> <p>#3 is also my choice, though the blue (#1) looks stunning with your hair/skin. I love that shade on brunettes. The turquoise looks awesome with your multi-stand necklace, hopefully it will work with the finished dress! </p> <p>I did a few Illustrator sketches last week, but it does sound like Tania has you sorted, design-wise. Sometimes (well, often) it's easier to work with someone local for these kind of things! I did have a couple very "Michelle" ideas (though one would work best in a knit fabrication) so I hope that one day I can make something for you!</p> <p>One thought I definitely had- are you thinking of any particular sleeve detail? The dress I wore to my friends' wedding in October had a great one that I think might work for you. The sleeves were a longish short sleeve, a bit above elbow-length, and were a two-piece pattern. That means that instead of one seam connecting the sleeve under the arm, there are two, one at the lower front and one at the back- a lot like a tailored jacket. The back seam, instead of being closed, was open for the bottom 2-3 inches and cleanly lined/finished inside, creating a little vent. On Angie's suggestion, I added a little detail here- I had some covered buttons made with extra fabric and sewed them to the top of the vent. </p> <p>The fabric you have might be a bit too drapey for this to work (especially if it isn't being lined), but it's a sweet retro detail that allows for ease of movement when in sleeves and provides interest to the back of a garment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-step-one-fabric-and-colour#post-160839 Mon, 24 May 2010 04:48:17 +0000 Mac 160839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And, do you know how much fun it is for us to be allowed to help create something that makes you look out of this world? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-step-one-fabric-and-colour#post-160838 Mon, 24 May 2010 04:47:33 +0000 Rosie 160838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I meant to comment on this, too. I'm also a fan of #3. You look stunning in that color. I think this is such a terrific idea. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-step-one-fabric-and-colour#post-160836 Mon, 24 May 2010 04:44:34 +0000 Michelle 160836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for all the input, girls! Do you know how much fun it will be to have a garment that you all had some input in creating? I'll feel extra fab when I wear it! :)<br /> I'm also re-bumping this for Ele and any others who wanted in on this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-step-one-fabric-and-colour#post-160349 Sat, 22 May 2010 21:36:47 +0000 Dawn 160349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote for No 3! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-step-one-fabric-and-colour#post-160336 Sat, 22 May 2010 21:12:52 +0000 Inge 160336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yes, absolutely colour 3 Michelle. I was looking for a good word to describe it and then I saw Jean's reply: "richer" is spot-on, it's perfect and will look gorgeous against your beautiful pale skin! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-step-one-fabric-and-colour#post-160283 Sat, 22 May 2010 19:53:52 +0000 greenglove 160283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#3- it is a clear winner!!! Beautiful with your coloring- more interesting and richer than the other colors </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-step-one-fabric-and-colour#post-160281 Sat, 22 May 2010 19:52:40 +0000 Anonymous 160281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My first feeling was that the blue was the prettiest on you, #1.<br /> I am now leaning towards #3 because it is much more calm and soothing on you.<br /> I have always been a lover of emerald green so I gave that one some thought too.<br /> In the end, they are all gorgeous, and I feel #3 is best but if it cannot be found the other 2 would be beautiful on you too.<br /> Actually I think you need a couple of dresses and new tops made of these fabrics!! They are all so pretty. Tania really knows her colors doesn't she! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-step-one-fabric-and-colour#post-160266 Sat, 22 May 2010 19:04:22 +0000 FiestyWife 160266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#3 is my first choice. beautiful! i really do like the green as well. the blue &amp; green might make interesting accents in small doses. </p> <p>I love that you're having a dress made. This way you are guaranteed to feel fabulous at all the weddings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-step-one-fabric-and-colour#post-160261 Sat, 22 May 2010 18:54:11 +0000 DressLover 160261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like #3 the turquoise color as a first choice, but I want to give some love to the emerald green. It's also very pretty with your coloring and a very season neutral color. Maybe you can get two dresses! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-step-one-fabric-and-colour#post-160226 Sat, 22 May 2010 16:43:35 +0000 Mac 160226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know that you really need my vote as a tie-breaker (Insert wink here!): I say #3. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-step-one-fabric-and-colour#post-160223 Sat, 22 May 2010 16:39:44 +0000 Maya 160223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 would look outstanding on a cool-skinned blonde...which you are not. But I know you mentioned you were thinking mostly about the fabric. I don't know much about formal fabrics so I will leave that one to Ele.</p> <p>#2 looks very pretty on you but...</p> <p>#3 is absolutely sensational. I think you have a clear winner! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-step-one-fabric-and-colour#post-160213 Sat, 22 May 2010 16:19:38 +0000 Louise 160213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#3 from me too x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-step-one-fabric-and-colour#post-160209 Sat, 22 May 2010 16:14:42 +0000 Vix 160209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't get a chance to weigh in on the other thread but I think you're so smart to be doing a custom dress given your rash of special occasions! The blouse Tania made was so pretty on you.</p> <p>Anyway: #3 as well for me! Though I do like the green on you too, #3 is the winner by a mile. </p> <p>[The blue of #1 is pretty but looks too bright for your skin...though I wouldn't rule out incorporating it as an accent if things evolve that way.] </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-step-one-fabric-and-colour#post-160178 Sat, 22 May 2010 14:59:18 +0000 Angie 160178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I meant #3 Michelle. Very excited about your new frock! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-step-one-fabric-and-colour#post-160108 Sat, 22 May 2010 13:03:35 +0000 Sveta 160108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Turquoise (#3) looks the best with your complexion. Go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-step-one-fabric-and-colour#post-160103 Sat, 22 May 2010 12:34:37 +0000 Losermom 160103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Turquoise please! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-step-one-fabric-and-colour#post-160098 Sat, 22 May 2010 12:04:46 +0000 londonkiwi (now back in NZ) 160098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Three for me too - it shows of your very pretty and perfect skin. Funnily enough the dress that I wore to my sister's wedding was all three of these colours. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-step-one-fabric-and-colour#post-160097 Sat, 22 May 2010 12:02:55 +0000 Kristen 160097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I loved #1 blue best! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-step-one-fabric-and-colour#post-160095 Sat, 22 May 2010 12:00:29 +0000 Michelle 160095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, there sure seems to be a consensus so far! Just bumping for some of the others who wanted in on this project. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-step-one-fabric-and-colour#post-159957 Sat, 22 May 2010 03:21:34 +0000 Mellllls 159957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the turquoise too I really like the blue and it was my initial choice but I think an entire dress of that color might just be too much blue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-step-one-fabric-and-colour#post-159953 Sat, 22 May 2010 03:16:03 +0000 marianna 159953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#3 is soooooooo pretty on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-step-one-fabric-and-colour#post-159948 Sat, 22 May 2010 03:10:55 +0000 Debbie 159948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#3. That color looks great next to your face. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-step-one-fabric-and-colour#post-159945 Sat, 22 May 2010 03:09:26 +0000 Dusty 159945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#3, all the way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-step-one-fabric-and-colour#post-159944 Sat, 22 May 2010 03:07:18 +0000 chewyspaghetti 159944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sure that Angie meant #3- and I agree. It's a fabulous color on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-step-one-fabric-and-colour#post-159941 Sat, 22 May 2010 03:03:43 +0000 Michelle 159941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WAIT!! Is that option 1 or 3? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-step-one-fabric-and-colour#post-159936 Sat, 22 May 2010 02:54:46 +0000 Angie 159936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hands down the teal/turquoise!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-step-one-fabric-and-colour#post-159934 Sat, 22 May 2010 02:53:15 +0000 Michelle 159934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All the ladies who responded to my previous thread where I suggested designing a cocktail dress for the absurd number of weddings I have coming up already know that I was thrilled with their suggestions for help! For those who weren't in on it, people produced style prototypes, colour suggestions, style tips and even a voluntary offer to do up technical drawings! Can this community be topped? Didn't think so!</p> <p>So I got the ball rolling today when I went to visit Tania (turns out I've been over-slavic-o-fying her name). She already had a few fabric samples there awaiting my tactile approval. The one she liked best was a sort of weighty, drapy silk, and I adored it right away. If she can find the right fabric in the right shade, that's what we're going to do (and yes, Angie, it will be lined). </p> <p>The next task is selecting the exact colour, and here's where I'm going to enlist you. Below are three colour samples, and I'd love to have you rank them according to preference. </p> <p>1. A fairly vivid blue, from what I understand (this is the fabric we're thinking of so far, though not necessarily in this colour):<br /> <a href="http://eyeronic.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/colour-option-1.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://eyeronic.files.wordpres.....tion-1.jpg</a></p> <p>2. Green (everyone's least favourite so far, but speak up if you love it):<br /> <a href="http://eyeronic.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/colour-option-2.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://eyeronic.files.wordpres.....tion-2.jpg</a></p> <p>3. Turquoise. Sorry the sample size is so much smaller (it's the part draped around my neck):<br /> <a href="http://eyeronic.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/colour-option-3.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://eyeronic.files.wordpres.....tion-3.jpg</a></p> <p>For the record, both Corey and Tania have registered votes for the blue with turquoise a very close second.</p> <p>Once we've collectively nailed down the colour, or at least given her a couple of options, I'm going to email her the verdict plus the prototype dress that Sandy found. Tania has a number of ideas of her own, including a slightly different silhouette for the skirt (still fairly straight, but with a little bit of asymmetry at the hem). She's also thinking of creating a deep neckline and adding touches of fine net (feels like tulle) in the same colour as the main fabric to add some texture. She's promised to email me some shots of what she's thinking so I can show them to you guys, but I did like what she showed me (she was wearing a skirt in the style she described, and she traced out the lines she's thinking of so I could feel them). Elbow sleeves and a tailored, waist-defining torso are absolutely on.</p> <p>So, budding designers, fire away with your thoughts on these color samples and any other suggestions you have. If you hate it all, speak up. I'm listening to any and all input and super grateful for every word of it!! </p>