Comments on: Wearing tunics and dresses over pants http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/07/wearing-tunics-and-dresses-over-pants/ Free advice from a fashion pro Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:17:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: youlookfab » Blog Archive » 10 must-haves for Spring / Summer 2008 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/07/wearing-tunics-and-dresses-over-pants/#comment-25439 youlookfab » Blog Archive » 10 must-haves for Spring / Summer 2008 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:01:29 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/07/wearing-tunics-and-dresses-over-pants/#comment-25439 [...] prints, gladiators, shirt dresses, cropped jackets and waist-cinching belts are great trends but not for everyone. You’re fine [...] […] prints, gladiators, shirt dresses, cropped jackets and waist-cinching belts are great trends but not for everyone. You’re fine […]

]]> By: Lila http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/07/wearing-tunics-and-dresses-over-pants/#comment-23338 Lila Wed, 14 May 2008 19:19:38 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/07/wearing-tunics-and-dresses-over-pants/#comment-23338 okay thanks Angie! I love your site, I found it really helpful! okay thanks Angie! I love your site, I found it really helpful!

]]> By: Angie http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/07/wearing-tunics-and-dresses-over-pants/#comment-23273 Angie Wed, 14 May 2008 14:34:13 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/07/wearing-tunics-and-dresses-over-pants/#comment-23273 Good question Lila. You'll need to wear a heel and sport the tunic or dress a little shorter. Good question Lila. You’ll need to wear a heel and sport the tunic or dress a little shorter.

]]> By: Lila http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/07/wearing-tunics-and-dresses-over-pants/#comment-23162 Lila Wed, 14 May 2008 06:18:13 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/07/wearing-tunics-and-dresses-over-pants/#comment-23162 I have a question, would this look work for with short legs and long torsos too? I'm afraid that it could emphasise my long torso even more... I have a question, would this look work for with short legs and long torsos too? I’m afraid that it could emphasise my long torso even more…

]]> By: Angie http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/07/wearing-tunics-and-dresses-over-pants/#comment-21760 Angie Fri, 09 May 2008 15:54:00 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/07/wearing-tunics-and-dresses-over-pants/#comment-21760 Chaula, this will depend on the dress code and culture of the office. I certainly was able to, and others that I know pull off the this look appropriately in a professional setting. Chaula, this will depend on the dress code and culture of the office. I certainly was able to, and others that I know pull off the this look appropriately in a professional setting.

]]> By: Hannah Michelle http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/07/wearing-tunics-and-dresses-over-pants/#comment-21618 Hannah Michelle Fri, 09 May 2008 05:10:52 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/07/wearing-tunics-and-dresses-over-pants/#comment-21618 I love this look! It's the only way I wear jeans. I have a couple tunics/dresses for chilly weather (one is actually more of a jumper that I wear with button-ups) and they hit at my fingertips like in the second pic, which is my prefered length. Right now I'm looking to add a couple to my summer wardrobe...I already have a b&w polka dot a-line shirt dress (whew), which flares below the waistline, but I think it works. I tried the NY&Co brown shirt dress the other day and just loved it, so I'm going to hurry back with my 20% coupon! I love this look! It’s the only way I wear jeans. I have a couple tunics/dresses for chilly weather (one is actually more of a jumper that I wear with button-ups) and they hit at my fingertips like in the second pic, which is my prefered length. Right now I’m looking to add a couple to my summer wardrobe…I already have a b&w polka dot a-line shirt dress (whew), which flares below the waistline, but I think it works. I tried the NY&Co brown shirt dress the other day and just loved it, so I’m going to hurry back with my 20% coupon!

]]> By: Chaula http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/07/wearing-tunics-and-dresses-over-pants/#comment-21481 Chaula Thu, 08 May 2008 17:24:43 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/07/wearing-tunics-and-dresses-over-pants/#comment-21481 Angie, I want to try this look but have a question - can this work for the office? How can I make it look more professional so that I don't stand out too much at work but can carry this look into a happy hour after work? Thanks! Angie,

I want to try this look but have a question - can this work for the office? How can I make it look more professional so that I don’t stand out too much at work but can carry this look into a happy hour after work? Thanks!

]]> By: shiny http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/07/wearing-tunics-and-dresses-over-pants/#comment-21411 shiny Thu, 08 May 2008 12:30:08 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/07/wearing-tunics-and-dresses-over-pants/#comment-21411 Okay, but Angie, the last photo on the bottom row just looks like a dress with jeans to me!! Perhaps if the hemline was 3 or 4 inches shorter. I suspect this would work best with any dress that doesn't cover your fanny when you bend over, or sit. Okay, but Angie, the last photo on the bottom row just looks like a dress with jeans to me!! Perhaps if the hemline was 3 or 4 inches shorter.

I suspect this would work best with any dress that doesn’t cover your fanny when you bend over, or sit.

]]> By: Angie http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/07/wearing-tunics-and-dresses-over-pants/#comment-21313 Angie Thu, 08 May 2008 04:21:43 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/07/wearing-tunics-and-dresses-over-pants/#comment-21313 Thanks for the responses ladies. At the end of the day you either like this look or you don't. Horses for courses, as I always say. I feel the need to reiterate an important point. The look is NOT supposed to resemble a “dress worn over jeans”. The types of dresses that work well over pants are in fact acting like tunics in longer length. So the look is actually all about TUNICS with pants, even if the “ tunic” is a dress. You’re after a sleek dress silhouette over a pair of sleek pants. The look does not work with pukka fit-and-flare dresses. This looks silly and indeed like you forgot to take your pants off while trying on a dress. As for the look being dated, this is simply not true. Believe me, I would let you know. Thanks for the responses ladies. At the end of the day you either like this look or you don’t. Horses for courses, as I always say.

I feel the need to reiterate an important point. The look is NOT supposed to resemble a “dress worn over jeans”. The types of dresses that work well over pants are in fact acting like tunics in longer length. So the look is actually all about TUNICS with pants, even if the “ tunic” is a dress. You’re after a sleek dress silhouette over a pair of sleek pants. The look does not work with pukka fit-and-flare dresses. This looks silly and indeed like you forgot to take your pants off while trying on a dress.

As for the look being dated, this is simply not true. Believe me, I would let you know.

]]> By: Tanya http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/07/wearing-tunics-and-dresses-over-pants/#comment-21228 Tanya Wed, 07 May 2008 22:23:30 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/07/wearing-tunics-and-dresses-over-pants/#comment-21228 I used to not care at all for this look, I have never even tried it on. But then, very recently, I mail ordered a military green shirtdress that ended up being perfect in every aspect other than the length, a bit too short for my comfort level. I asked Angie for advice, she suggested to wear it over skinnies, I tried it on and was sold! I liked it so much they I went ahead and got three more for this particular purpose, and now I'm on the hunt for white skinnies to wear with them. However, i will only wear this look with a shirtdress or tunic that's a shirtdress style, I would feel weird in other versions. And the dress has to have a belt! Angie, what are the options for extra layer over the dress? I know a longer trench would work, but it's getting to warm for it. Would a cardigan work and what length-cropped, hip! I'd recommend everyone to try the look at least once (in a store) and then judge. Sometimes thing look very different on us than we thought they would and we may even like it! I used to not care at all for this look, I have never even tried it on. But then, very recently, I mail ordered a military green shirtdress that ended up being perfect in every aspect other than the length, a bit too short for my comfort level. I asked Angie for advice, she suggested to wear it over skinnies, I tried it on and was sold! I liked it so much they I went ahead and got three more for this particular purpose, and now I’m on the hunt for white skinnies to wear with them.

However, i will only wear this look with a shirtdress or tunic that’s a shirtdress style, I would feel weird in other versions. And the dress has to have a belt!

Angie, what are the options for extra layer over the dress? I know a longer trench would work, but it’s getting to warm for it. Would a cardigan work and what length-cropped, hip!

I’d recommend everyone to try the look at least once (in a store) and then judge. Sometimes thing look very different on us than we thought they would and we may even like it!

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