https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-dress-take-ii-lightbulb-moment Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:16:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-dress-take-ii-lightbulb-moment#post-360586 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 03:04:13 +0000 Maya 360586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Alas, I think what I liked more than the color of this dress was the shape. I loved the fitted, drop-waist style because it elongated my short waist without being boxy, and the flouncy skirt is just too cute. If it had just been less stretchy and more structured, it would have been a winner. Other dresses in a similar color but more standard shape just leave me feeling bored now. Oh well. I tried!</p> <p>There was another dress in the same color, but it was all polyester and I won't be having any of that during the hot summer months ahead. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-dress-take-ii-lightbulb-moment#post-360316 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:54:47 +0000 Anonymous 360316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ASOS has a few right now as well:</p> <p><a href="http://us.asos.com/search/orange-fit-and-flare-dress?hrd=1&#038;q=orange+fit+and+flare+dress" rel="nofollow">http://us.asos.com/search/oran.....lare+dress</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-dress-take-ii-lightbulb-moment#post-360311 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:51:28 +0000 Auburn 360311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya,<br /> Have you seen this dress?<br /> <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_feature/NewArrivals/dresses/PRDOVR~42820/99102338747/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~~~0~15~all~mode+matchallany~~~~~kumi/42820.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcrew.com/womens_fe...../42820.jsp</a></p> <p>The color looks about the same and perhaps the fit may be better for you (without tailoring required)? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-dress-take-ii-lightbulb-moment#post-360234 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:55:46 +0000 Maya 360234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, I decided to just take the dress back. It's too expensive for me to be this uncertain about.</p> <p>There was another dress in the same color, but different style, which I'll try instead. The shape isn't as flouncy and cute--more of a sack dress. I didn't care for it on the hanger but maybe once I see it on it will work.</p> <p>Otherwise I'll just hold out for something else. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-dress-take-ii-lightbulb-moment#post-360194 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:23:42 +0000 kimmyintexas 360194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think it is very flattering on you...hold out for something else in that color because it does look wonderful on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-dress-take-ii-lightbulb-moment#post-360098 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 09:57:15 +0000 rute 360098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not sure either! It's not a 10 and if it's expensive...<br /> I've tried the same dress and it's not flattering, the fabric shows every bulk and I just hate that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-dress-take-ii-lightbulb-moment#post-360083 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 09:05:00 +0000 mechelle 360083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>wow,the dress is so nice,I love the color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-dress-take-ii-lightbulb-moment#post-360081 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 09:01:09 +0000 Scarlet 360081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the color and the alteration would be a big improvement, but I am afraid it would still be a little clingy over the torso. It seems like it is an issue with the construction or fabric. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-dress-take-ii-lightbulb-moment#post-360033 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 05:28:08 +0000 AJ 360033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I fear you will not be pleased once all is paid and altered. I vote keep looking for that orange lovely that will be a definite 10. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-dress-take-ii-lightbulb-moment#post-360029 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 05:12:21 +0000 Anonymous 360029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, if it would look after alternation like in pic 4, I would buy it definetely. But I suppose that tummy dissapears here only partly because of shortening of the torso and in the first place because of you different standing position (I mean, because you have your arms up here). And you will not all the time walk with arms up. Maybe, do this temporary alternation with pins and then take a pic and look? I love how it looks in 4. . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-dress-take-ii-lightbulb-moment#post-360027 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 05:07:20 +0000 catgirl 360027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a huge improvement, but still not a 10 to me... I have problems like this with clothes all the time due to lack of height and bustiness. It is frustrating! It is such an adorable dress; it almost looks vintage. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-dress-take-ii-lightbulb-moment#post-360012 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 04:06:49 +0000 rae 360012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sadly, I've got to agree with Anna and San... the fabric still looks clingy in pic4, even though it is miles better than pic 1. Add to that the fact that it is expensive to start with, and I think you can get a better bang for your buck. :T </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-dress-take-ii-lightbulb-moment#post-360004 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 03:39:00 +0000 san 360004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would suggest trying different under garments to smooth the middle but then it is still so loose in the armholes. The style could really look good on you but this dress isn't made to fit your body and the fabric looks clingy. I think there is a good chance that it will become a closet orphan. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-dress-take-ii-lightbulb-moment#post-359989 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 02:40:53 +0000 Sylvie 359989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's worth it to fix it. Taking up the shoulder is a very easy adjustment and one that you could do yourself, as Diana says. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-dress-take-ii-lightbulb-moment#post-359944 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:55:12 +0000 modgrl 359944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You need a petite size, that torso is too long on you. Of course Zara doesn't make petites. Zara stuff never fits me unless it is a complete waist surrender style, their fit models must all be 5'11". I think it is a risky alteration, you just can't guarantee that you'll get the exact results that you want out of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-dress-take-ii-lightbulb-moment#post-359941 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:36:55 +0000 Melissa 359941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love that color on you, but I am sorry to say that I just don't love the tummy fit even after your at home alteration trial. I'd save your money for something that fits just right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-dress-take-ii-lightbulb-moment#post-359937 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:32:00 +0000 Diana 359937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally worth it. The color and fit are divine on you, once you fix the armholes. I am going to advocate for learning to fix this problem yourself with a needle and thread rather than take it to the tailor though - it's a pretty easy fix and you'll save a lot of money in the long run. I do it all the time (I have the same problem, as I am extremely short waisted...) and it's quite easy on this type of sleeveless garment. It's probably best if you can get someone to show you in person the first time though... I basically just fold down the extra bit and tack it down on the underside; no need to cut anything, so if you mess up you can just take the stitches out. Then press with an iron, and voila. If the garment is lined, it's a little trickier, because the lining may make it too thick without cutting the extra out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-dress-take-ii-lightbulb-moment#post-359923 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:10:26 +0000 Debora 359923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the dress, Maya, and your adjustments make all the difference. Get that dress to the tailor! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-dress-take-ii-lightbulb-moment#post-359912 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:52:29 +0000 yankeebelle 359912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the same problem a lot! Is it because we have short torsos? IDK. Anywhoo...get it altered. It's a very nice color on you, and I really like it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-dress-take-ii-lightbulb-moment#post-359908 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:46:01 +0000 annagybe 359908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not 100% on it even with the arm holes taken up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-dress-take-ii-lightbulb-moment#post-359899 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:33:07 +0000 Heather 359899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, Maya! It is like magic! Dang those gargantuan arm holes. I think it is totally worth the alteration. Very classic and gorgeous color for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-dress-take-ii-lightbulb-moment#post-359893 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:28:17 +0000 Beth 359893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've had this happen more times than I can count. Maya, the color and style are so pretty I'd try to get it altered~ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-dress-take-ii-lightbulb-moment#post-359892 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:26:38 +0000 MsMary 359892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's totally worth it! That color was made for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-dress-take-ii-lightbulb-moment#post-359890 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:24:25 +0000 Mo 359890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the medium, with armholes altered, is perfect! I have a similar issue with dresses and armholes/waist heights. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-dress-take-ii-lightbulb-moment#post-359888 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:20:58 +0000 Maya 359888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I went back to the store and tried a medium, only to notice that it was just as clingy as the small. Dismayed, I decided to take it home anyway just to figure out what is going on. I know sizes are wacky these days, but I never take a large in anything, so I wondered if maybe it just isn't lying properly on me and if there is anything I can do about it.</p> <p>Well, after getting home I realized I was just having my usual problem of gaping armholes. If I pinch off the extra armhole fabric, suddenly the clingy problem disappears. Is it worth it to alter? This was an expensive dress, especially for Zara. But it's cotton and the color is divine. Worth it? Pictures one and two are how it looks now, three and four show how it would look with the armholes taken up.</p> <p>Now I wonder if I should go back to the small, though. Sigh. Why must it be so hard...</p> <p>Oh, here is the original thread: </p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/its-one-of-those-months" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ose-months</a> </p>