https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-update-2-its-coming-together Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 06 May 2026 11:00:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-update-2-its-coming-together/page/2#post-168176 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 04:59:04 +0000 Angie 168176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Michelle and I have spoken privately about the current fit of the dress. It's important to remember that this dress is pinned. Nothing is lying flat or sleek at the moment becuse it had not been tailored or sewn yet. </p> <p>Steph, I hear you on the suggestion of a wider waistband. While intuitively that makes sense, in my experience of dressing women, a wider waistband on a dress like this *can* actually widen the waist. It's a slippery slope. But Michelle, you might like Tania to try that out. </p> <p>Also, the elbow length sleeve is not lying flat at the moment. It would look a lot better if it did - probably as good as the sleeveless :0) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-update-2-its-coming-together#post-168131 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 03:06:18 +0000 Maya 168131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was also concerned with how the halter style attaches to the dress in the front. It appears to go under the breasts and around the neck, forming a sort of sling effect, as though your breasts are being supported by the halter. However, I feel like the effect will somehow be lessened when that one sleeve is removed because the dress will become a strap dress rather than a sleeve dress and the halter will integrate better.</p> <p>Hopefully these comments don't freak you out. It's definitely going to be a lovely dress, but when you get something custom made it's worth being fussy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-update-2-its-coming-together#post-168127 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 03:02:33 +0000 Sveta 168127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Michelle, this color is perfect for you. Your skin just glows with it.<br /> I am as Steph a little bit concerned with the halter style. It looks like fabric is gathered under your breasts, is it? I think this fabric gathering adds volume to this area. Unless this is the effect you are after I would check with Tania how it will look without this bunching. It may be more streamlined and slimming look for you.<br /> You will look lovely at the wedding - can't wait for pictures! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-update-2-its-coming-together#post-168111 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 02:44:07 +0000 yublocka 168111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooooh Michelle, beautiful!!! Another sleeves vote here too btw! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-update-2-its-coming-together#post-167773 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:56:32 +0000 Steph 167773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Michelle, like everyone else, I think that the color is fantastic, and I also love the shape of the v-neck on you. I am, however, going to be the first person who suggests some tweaks. I'm not sure if anyone will agree with me, but I think that the waistband would look better if it were wider. Right now it is pretty narrow and right below your chest, and I think that a wider waistband would do a better job of showing off your shape. </p> <p>Also--and based on the other comments, it looks like I am the only one who thinks this--I am not a huge fan of the halter detailing. I would prefer the dress without, because I think it would make for a cleaner, less-busy bodice. I do think that the dress would look nice sleeveless. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-update-2-its-coming-together#post-167715 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 10:45:54 +0000 mummy2thea 167715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>lovely dress, great neckline with the halter addition. I echo everyone else who says sleevless! I think it looks more modern as a sleevless dress. I think the wrap that Angie suggests sounds perfect, add some accessories and you'll look a million dollars! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-update-2-its-coming-together#post-167700 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:42:07 +0000 Katiepea 167700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just gorgeous Michelle! I love the softness and drape of the fabric against the sophisticated-sexy style of the dress - it makes for a killer combination! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-update-2-its-coming-together#post-167698 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 08:58:27 +0000 Louise 167698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a beautiful dress and another sleeveless vote x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-update-2-its-coming-together#post-167632 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 04:59:09 +0000 Kari 167632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Holy moley, Michelle. What an incredible color and sheen to go with your coloring.</p> <p>Since I missed the original thread, what's the occasion for the awesome customized dress?</p> <p>(Jumping on the bandwagon, I much prefer the sleeveless style as well. It fits much better with the drape of the dress from my perspective.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-update-2-its-coming-together#post-167598 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 03:49:31 +0000 Anonymous 167598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The color and style of your new dress are gorgeous! I'd also like to see the wrap the color of the dress or lining or something close enough to blend. Could a little bolero jacket with elbow length sleeves and of the sheer fabric be made? I picture it coming nowhere near meeting in the front so that it wouldn't detract too much from the dress's draping. Another thought would be to make it long and flowing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-update-2-its-coming-together#post-167570 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 02:35:35 +0000 Angie 167570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote sleeveless too! The colour is just beautiful on you, Michelle. What a unique style! You are going to look AMAZING. </p> <p>I vote to get Tania to make you a wrap in a sheer version of the dress fabric. Keep it all one colour and add accessories. Classy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-update-2-its-coming-together#post-167511 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 01:07:30 +0000 greenglove 167511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also vote on dropping the sleeves- the dress is stunning on you. I like the idea of a wrap that has some of the color of the dress. I also like the idea of silver. ( a subtle sheen) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-update-2-its-coming-together#post-167509 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 01:05:28 +0000 Tanya 167509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The color and the cut are stunning on you Michelle! I also vote sleeveless! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-update-2-its-coming-together#post-167506 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:58:11 +0000 Maya 167506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes! I did tell you that, and judging from the consensus, I am right :p</p> <p>As for the wrap: I wonder if you could find something patterned that picks up on the colors of your dress and bag (my favorite color combo in the world, btw). That might be a tall order, especially considering how much you hate wrap shopping. I'm kind of ambivalent on whether you should add another color, or match an existing color in your outfit. A red wrap might be too matchy with the bag, but adding an additional color might be too much. Perhaps silver? Your shoes are silver but they aren't as prominent. It could make a nice bookend. Or white with some kind of shimmer to it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-update-2-its-coming-together#post-167501 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:52:26 +0000 Rosie 167501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Michelle!! What a gorgeous color and stunning design. I absolutely love the halter effect. I am 100% on Team No Sleeves. Cream would be a lovely color if a wrap is needed. </p> <p>Is the lining visible anywhere? If so, that is the other possibility for a wrap yet I wonder if it would provide any warmth.</p> <p>Are you wearing those silver shoes you just got? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-update-2-its-coming-together#post-167491 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:39:41 +0000 Theresa 167491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW WOW WOW - Michelle another fan of dropping the sleeves and you are going to look STUNNING! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-update-2-its-coming-together#post-167487 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:36:40 +0000 Queen Mum 167487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Michelle- it is drop dead gorgeous! Very unique and very flattering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-update-2-its-coming-together#post-167479 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:34:16 +0000 Dusty 167479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote sleeveless and off-white for the wrap. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-update-2-its-coming-together#post-167478 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:34:04 +0000 Michelle 167478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok... but apart from the sleeves, are you cool with Tania's design? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-update-2-its-coming-together#post-167475 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:31:37 +0000 Queen Mum 167475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know Michellle... the dress is so lovely I hate to see it covered at all. Perhaps something in off white? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-update-2-its-coming-together#post-167474 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:30:08 +0000 marianna 167474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm picturing white or cream... but tons of colors will go with that dress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-update-2-its-coming-together#post-167472 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:28:10 +0000 Michelle 167472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hehe, Kim, you're far from a lone wolf here. Maya told me via text she wants sleeveless too!<br /> What colour should the wrap be? It won't be cold outside in all likelyhood, but some of these venues may be chilly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-update-2-its-coming-together#post-167470 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:25:00 +0000 Queen Mum 167470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>is it going to be cold?<br /> I'm not the wrap expert around here... but just something lightweight and simple would be my vote. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-update-2-its-coming-together#post-167469 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:24:45 +0000 marianna 167469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm 100% on the sleeveless bandwagon... I have no doubt. :)</p> <p>I'm no help with wraps though. I've never had to wear one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-update-2-its-coming-together#post-167468 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:23:59 +0000 Michelle 167468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Girls, if I go sleeveless, what kind of wrap would I have to get? I hate wrap shopping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-update-2-its-coming-together#post-167467 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:23:23 +0000 Queen Mum 167467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>whew! I'm so relieved to have a supporter for the sleeveless! Sometimes I'm a lone dissenter around here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-update-2-its-coming-together#post-167466 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:22:10 +0000 marianna 167466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(Sorry I forgot to respond to your text)</p> <p>I vote sleeveless. I love it! The style is really unique and you are going to look so stunning at the wedding. I'm excited for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-update-2-its-coming-together#post-167465 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:21:06 +0000 Queen Mum 167465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>no... you look really good without the sleeves. It is a huge misconception that arms look bigger without sleeves. It has much more to do with body shape. I am a fairly slender hourglass with somewhat decent arms but the minute I put on short sleeves I look busty and chubby. Pears on the other hand look nice in short sleeves because they add to the shoulder line and balance the figure out.<br /> I'm wondering what the sleeves would look like as cap sleeves? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-update-2-its-coming-together#post-167464 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:16:18 +0000 Michelle 167464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No need to duck!! I'm open to suggestions!<br /> One of the other seamstresses in the store felt hte sleeve was good and gave it a more formal look. I think Tania does want to shorten it some. I'm concerned that my gigantic arms will look stupid if we leave the sleeves off, but if that's the consensus that I'll listen and we can do it the ylf way! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-designed-cocktail-dress-update-2-its-coming-together#post-167459 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:12:07 +0000 Queen Mum 167459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(ducking)... can she leave the sleeves off?</p> <p>I LOVE that front halter detailing and without the sleeve it is really dramatic and is very sexy. With the sleeve it looses it's dramatic flair to me. Or maybe shorten the sleeve a bit? </p>