Comments on: The dreaded day dress http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/27/the-dreaded-day-dress/ Free advice from a fashion pro Fri, 09 Jan 2009 22:10:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Angie http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/27/the-dreaded-day-dress/#comment-26066 Angie Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:42:25 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/27/the-dreaded-day-dress/#comment-26066 I have a jersey wrap dress that I love now, but in order to ensure adequate coverage, I added velcro where the sides come together from the bust to the waist. I have a jersey wrap dress that I love now, but in order to ensure adequate coverage, I added velcro where the sides come together from the bust to the waist.

]]> By: Jessa http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/27/the-dreaded-day-dress/#comment-25978 Jessa Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:59:20 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/27/the-dreaded-day-dress/#comment-25978 I love day dresses! They are so comfy and I don't have to worry about another part of the outfit. I put it on and I'm done. I want to get more - and I'm eyeing the Macy's strappy dress you've posted. So pretty! I love day dresses! They are so comfy and I don’t have to worry about another part of the outfit. I put it on and I’m done. I want to get more - and I’m eyeing the Macy’s strappy dress you’ve posted. So pretty!

]]> By: Luisa http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/27/the-dreaded-day-dress/#comment-25720 Luisa Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:14:26 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/27/the-dreaded-day-dress/#comment-25720 I love day dresses! Oh, I wish I can wear them more often. It hardly gets over 85 in the summer here in San Francisco. I agree with all your tips on making the dress more casual. For me, I like to layer a fitted tee under the dresses that are too revealing. Take your pattern dress in the example, I have one in denim that has the same shape/cut. I layer it with a tee in summer, and thin knit cashmere and tights in winter. It is possibly the most versatile piece in the closet ever. Although I think silky shiny fabric can be worn casually, too... One (or two) of my favorite outfit(s) involves a silk empire waist, speghetti strap, printed dress from Gap (maternity department. I got it for the extra flowiness.) I've worn it with patent leather belt and black tights + heels to a winter wedding. With a plain tee + belted cargo jacket (contrast to the femininity) + wool legging + knee-high low heel boots + slouchy bag for a errand running day this past weekend....which was quite chilly. I guess that would be a autumn outfit for everyone else. I hope you can convince more of your clients to wear day dresses. =) I love day dresses! Oh, I wish I can wear them more often. It hardly gets over 85 in the summer here in San Francisco. I agree with all your tips on making the dress more casual. For me, I like to layer a fitted tee under the dresses that are too revealing. Take your pattern dress in the example, I have one in denim that has the same shape/cut. I layer it with a tee in summer, and thin knit cashmere and tights in winter. It is possibly the most versatile piece in the closet ever.

Although I think silky shiny fabric can be worn casually, too… One (or two) of my favorite outfit(s) involves a silk empire waist, speghetti strap, printed dress from Gap (maternity department. I got it for the extra flowiness.) I’ve worn it with patent leather belt and black tights + heels to a winter wedding. With a plain tee + belted cargo jacket (contrast to the femininity) + wool legging + knee-high low heel boots + slouchy bag for a errand running day this past weekend….which was quite chilly. I guess that would be a autumn outfit for everyone else.

I hope you can convince more of your clients to wear day dresses. =)

]]> By: Joy http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/27/the-dreaded-day-dress/#comment-25656 Joy Sun, 29 Jun 2008 18:11:57 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/27/the-dreaded-day-dress/#comment-25656 Louise, you are fortunate to have found a foolproof pattern for your figure. I've wasted so much time and money trying to sew that I've given up and do better shopping sales. Nichole, I'm an inverted triangle/rectangle and look best in a sheath dress, but I find that if I pay attention to fit in the shoulders, with wrap styles worn over a cami you can adjust the waist to fit. A pull-on straight dress is also an easy, inexpensive alteration to have side seams taken in for a better fit. Adding any kind of belt gives even more definition. Knits of this style are more likely to fit off the rack than woven fabrics. Louise, you are fortunate to have found a foolproof pattern for your figure. I’ve wasted so much time and money trying to sew that I’ve given up and do better shopping sales.
Nichole, I’m an inverted triangle/rectangle and look best in a sheath dress, but I find that if I pay attention to fit in the shoulders, with wrap styles worn over a cami you can adjust the waist to fit. A pull-on straight dress is also an easy, inexpensive alteration to have side seams taken in for a better fit. Adding any kind of belt gives even more definition. Knits of this style are more likely to fit off the rack than woven fabrics.

]]> By: Cristy http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/27/the-dreaded-day-dress/#comment-25655 Cristy Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:03:37 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/27/the-dreaded-day-dress/#comment-25655 I love day dresses =) they are comfy and cute You can look casual in them too.. you just have to work on them with your bag and accesories to avoid looking dressy.. ohh and I loved the first dress... really cute =) Congrats for this blog.. it's the first time I leave a comment here but I'm becoming a fan =) greets from Mexico I love day dresses =)
they are comfy and cute
You can look casual in them too..
you just have to work on them with your bag and accesories
to avoid looking dressy..
ohh and I loved the first dress…
really cute =)
Congrats for this blog..
it’s the first time I leave a comment here
but I’m becoming a fan =)
greets from Mexico

]]> By: Christie http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/27/the-dreaded-day-dress/#comment-25654 Christie Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:57:13 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/27/the-dreaded-day-dress/#comment-25654 Nicole, I am an hourglass tending towards straight (I don't have that significant of a waist). The problem I have with dresses off the rack is that they *always* fit too big right under the bust and around the ribs. Yesterday, i tried on a gorgeous BCBG dress that I will probably buy, but even in the smallest size it slips a little around the ribs (slips down just the slightest bit). I will buy it and vow to get it altered, but I know I never. I have a collection of suits and dress pants that have been waiting years for alterations. Nicole,

I am an hourglass tending towards straight (I don’t have that significant of a waist). The problem I have with dresses off the rack is that they *always* fit too big right under the bust and around the ribs. Yesterday, i tried on a gorgeous BCBG dress that I will probably buy, but even in the smallest size it slips a little around the ribs (slips down just the slightest bit). I will buy it and vow to get it altered, but I know I never. I have a collection of suits and dress pants that have been waiting years for alterations.

]]> By: seashell http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/27/the-dreaded-day-dress/#comment-25653 seashell Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:07:31 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/27/the-dreaded-day-dress/#comment-25653 Nicole, I asked for my body type on the forum, and I was told I'm an hourglass that tends towards an inverted triangle. I can't find a fitting 'winter' (long sleeved & structured) dress right off the rack, because the shoulders-bust-waist ratio is often off - the ones that look good on the upper body are too loose below waist. But it's much easier with summer dresses and jersey dresses and sack dresses in general because they are meant to be somewhat voluminous down there :) Nicole,
I asked for my body type on the forum, and I was told I’m an hourglass that tends towards an inverted triangle.
I can’t find a fitting ‘winter’ (long sleeved & structured) dress right off the rack, because the shoulders-bust-waist ratio is often off - the ones that look good on the upper body are too loose below waist. But it’s much easier with summer dresses and jersey dresses and sack dresses in general because they are meant to be somewhat voluminous down there :)

]]> By: cathy http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/27/the-dreaded-day-dress/#comment-25649 cathy Sun, 29 Jun 2008 04:22:37 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/27/the-dreaded-day-dress/#comment-25649 I am working on adding more dresses to my wardrobe and have gone all out this season. I agree with everything you've said and have a hard time getting myself to wear them. Getting the length right is half the battle, so all my dresses are knee length or shorter. The problem seems to be the feeling that no one else is wearing a dress, for example on a casual day off, etc. Dresses for me are an ideal solution because I don't like putting things together and want to be able to pull myself together quickly. But then once I land somewhere like an outdoor shopping place and everyone else has on capris, clam diggers or shorts then I feel like I went to a lot of trouble, even if I really didn't. I am working on adding more dresses to my wardrobe and have gone all out this season. I agree with everything you’ve said and have a hard time getting myself to wear them. Getting the length right is half the battle, so all my dresses are knee length or shorter. The problem seems to be the feeling that no one else is wearing a dress, for example on a casual day off, etc. Dresses for me are an ideal solution because I don’t like putting things together and want to be able to pull myself together quickly. But then once I land somewhere like an outdoor shopping place and everyone else has on capris, clam diggers or shorts then I feel like I went to a lot of trouble, even if I really didn’t.

]]> By: Tanya http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/27/the-dreaded-day-dress/#comment-25646 Tanya Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:22:09 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/27/the-dreaded-day-dress/#comment-25646 Nicole, I'm relatively proportionate, tough my waist is a size or two smaller then the rest of me, which is the main reason that I love wrap dresses, jersey dresses, or dresses with belt. Those fit me off the rack. However, I love sheath dresses- but can never find one of the rack that works because in addition to it always being to big at the waist, I am also very-long waisted so the waist on the dress hits me at the wrong spot. So in general I struggle with tailored styles made of non stretchy fabric with a lot of waist definition. They require a lot of tailoring. Nicole, I’m relatively proportionate, tough my waist is a size or two smaller then the rest of me, which is the main reason that I love wrap dresses, jersey dresses, or dresses with belt. Those fit me off the rack.

However, I love sheath dresses- but can never find one of the rack that works because in addition to it always being to big at the waist, I am also very-long waisted so the waist on the dress hits me at the wrong spot. So in general I struggle with tailored styles made of non stretchy fabric with a lot of waist definition. They require a lot of tailoring.

]]> By: Nicole http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/27/the-dreaded-day-dress/#comment-25645 Nicole Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:52:22 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/06/27/the-dreaded-day-dress/#comment-25645 I'm curious what body types all you day dress fans are. Being an inveterted triangle, finding dresses of any kind has been such a challenge, requiring major alterations. I'm afraid I can't always see the dress it could become with alterations. Those of you who love dresses, do they fit you right off the rack? And are you fairly proportionate? I’m curious what body types all you day dress fans are. Being an inveterted triangle, finding dresses of any kind has been such a challenge, requiring major alterations. I’m afraid I can’t always see the dress it could become with alterations.

Those of you who love dresses, do they fit you right off the rack? And are you fairly proportionate?

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