Some of these dresses looked HORRIBLE on the models!
@plusheeview148225 күн бұрын
Wrap dresses work on almost everybody
@insidebabashead859123 күн бұрын
@@plusheeview1482Nope. Not for short/thick-waisted women. Just emphasizes the issues.
@nommh21 күн бұрын
@@plusheeview1482 We in the western culture have done this for hundreds of years idealising some kind of waist and woe betide the female who is straight up and down or even apple shaped. And I dare not think of the difficulty of women with broader shoulders than hips. Everyone has their own unique figure and the best we can do is find what looks best with our own figure and riff on that. What works on ‘almost everybody’ does not cut the mustard. We should help each other doing that, finding things that make us feel really comfortable in our skin. It took me decades to do that…
@julietierney251626 күн бұрын
Like this video...but FYI - the dresses you are showing under sheath dresses are mostly shift dresses. They fall more straight to the hemline. A sheath dress has darts that fit it to the figure in the front and back. Shift dresses skim the figure and fall more straight to the hem.
@chrissymoss5149 күн бұрын
Yesssssss!
@chriswatson169826 күн бұрын
My grandmother (I am 72) wore a wrap dress like that around the house. It was called a "house coat". In cheap printed cotton with bias bound edges, it was just a version of an apron.
@LucrativeElegance26 күн бұрын
What an amazing memory! The wrap dress truly has a rich and versatile history. It's fascinating to see how a piece evolved from a "housecoat" to a fashion icon.
@sidetracked504426 күн бұрын
A house coat was a dressing gown when I was growing up in the uk, mostly quilted.
@rosemarymonty539926 күн бұрын
Yes, they were very popular in the ‘50’s and ‘60’s where I grew up.
@Nickysmom25 күн бұрын
Exactly. I have pictures from when I was little and my grandmother and mother had them. DVF de NOT invent the wrap this. And I dispute it looks good on everyone. This woman knows nothing. All the unrelated visuals are also annoying. The sheath dress is more flattering for all when A line.
@Bee-ly4gx25 күн бұрын
I thought a housecoat was a dressing gown.
@ruthmaier75526 күн бұрын
Sheath dresses absolutely do NOT work on Apple shapes!
@HomesteadingWays25 күн бұрын
Agreed.
@laurag729524 күн бұрын
Or pear shaped!!!
@CrystalWhitham24 күн бұрын
Exactly
@wendybarbee-lowell155423 күн бұрын
If youbhave the right cut and fit they really should.
@gaylejideofor619819 күн бұрын
if you wear one under a long duster or knee or hem length open top like a shirtdress, solid sheath with print open dress. when I travel I pack black stretch boot cut leggings and black tank, brown tank and matching ribbed tube skirt and extra red or gray tank. then I have 3-4 printed stretchy but tailored tops and Im good for 10days to three weeks. Im 5'8" and very apple.
@penny915719 күн бұрын
An A line dress is also a perfect dress looks great on everyone
@barbaragare95185 күн бұрын
No, sorry, A-line doesn't work for people whose shoulders are wider than the rest of their body (ie inverted triangle body shape. Sorry to disappoint. If you have swimmer-shoulders, you end up looking like a fridge even if you have an athletic body beneath. I know this from personal experience, alas. I love A-lines on people of other body shapes though :-)
@penny91574 күн бұрын
@@barbaragare9518 oh I didn't realize but thinking about it my friend who was champion swimmer wore straight dresses now i know why thanks!
@annesand715726 күн бұрын
If you want to look elegant, be yourself. Too much phony people trying to be something they’re not.
@LauraJdogmom25 күн бұрын
Jumpsuit? Practical? Sure, until you need to pee.
@LucrativeElegance25 күн бұрын
True, jumpsuits do have that challenge! But for the style and comfort, many think it's worth the effort.
@karenrobertson19445 күн бұрын
And never to be worn on train or plane rides! Gymnastics required in tiny toilets -- no thanks.
@superstarcat765424 күн бұрын
I cannot wear a wrap dress so I disagree. Wrap dresses are not for everyone and certainly not for older women that shows off their turkey necks with that “V” neck.
@SF-ru3lp8 күн бұрын
My thought exactly. G Ire
@Rileygirl1174626 күн бұрын
Do I have to carry a cup of coffee to " add a touch of sophistication ". 😂
@Bee-ly4gx25 күн бұрын
Yes you do.
@ld350724 күн бұрын
🤣 I was thinking the same thing...think of how tired your arm would be from walking around all day holding that coffee lol
@barbaraclarke929916 күн бұрын
Most of these dresses look down right frumpy,exactly how rich women look!I'll pass!
@kuhnemund652325 күн бұрын
Those might be shifts, but they're not sheaths.
@chrissymoss5149 күн бұрын
For some reason, the wrap around dress never clicked with me. I was "there" during the 70s and steered clear of it - just as I do now! The thing is, I don't know why I don't like it. Maybe, it's because I really like tailored and A line dresses 🤷♀️
@LucrativeElegance8 күн бұрын
It might be that the fitted style and A-line dresses better match your personal taste. What matters most is feeling comfortable and confident in what you wear!
@micheleh4016Ай бұрын
A sheath dress is characterized by princess seams down the front. Some of your examples are not sheath dresses.
@LucrativeElegance26 күн бұрын
I'll pay more attention to the details in future selections. Thanks for the feedback!
@marys685925 күн бұрын
I don’t think that is true. Sheath dresses just don’t have a waist but are quite slim to the body.
@annseabolt664525 күн бұрын
In fashion, a sheath dress is a fitted, straight cut dress, often nipped at the waistline with no waist seam. It doesn’t necessarily have princess seams.
@victoriaguidici557425 күн бұрын
I agree. A sheath dress does not need to have princess seams. In fact, I’ve seen very few sheath dresses with princess seams, because a sheath dress gets its fit from darts and the side seams, while a princess line dress will not be very fitted in the side seams, but will get its fit from the princess seam.
@janedelaney432725 күн бұрын
@@LucrativeElegancesheath dresses do not usually have princess seams. Read the other comments. Sheaths are my go to and not a one of mine has princess seams.
@tracyrichards503525 күн бұрын
You can show all the perfect dresses, but where can you find them! I consider myself pretty fashionable and I know what I like, but I can’t find what I want! Very frustrating.
@susanschildknecht618613 күн бұрын
You are not alone, the quality and design of clothes nowadays is just awful!
@SF-ru3lp8 күн бұрын
Even if the wrap style suits, one may not gind it on the colour/pattern thst suits. G Ire
@marabolin303819 күн бұрын
My favorite is the shirt dress! I own several. Also have a couple wrap dresses I’ve had forever and still always look great! I’m a bit too heavy in the hip area to feel comfortable in the sheath.
@lindatisue73324 күн бұрын
Wish Amazon would make a Mrs. Mazzel line
@SharmaEldridgeАй бұрын
You are right….it is a shift, not a sheath.
@anchorskid20 күн бұрын
The green, striped sweater with the skirt with diamonds? YUCK!
@marybroderick432317 күн бұрын
Like the way you use "real women " with less than perfect figures like most of us to demonstrate , well done , thank you ! 😊
@pamelab723515 күн бұрын
I had several DVF wrap dresses back in the day and loved them, although sometimes the dress cuffs were a bit too exaggerated. Still, I’d love to find one now. And shirt dresses tend to look too matronly on me. One dress I like is the empire waist, that helps cover a stomach or hips that are perhaps a little more generous than one would wish.
@LucrativeElegance15 күн бұрын
Wrap dresses are iconic! Maybe it's time to rediscover that style, now with more modern options. And empire waist dresses are truly great for highlighting elegance without sacrificing comfort. ✨
@FreeSpiritinLightandLove9 күн бұрын
Looking for a vintage DVF wrap dress? I’ve found them on eBay before. 😊
@Marie-lf8ut25 күн бұрын
I don't watch see models. I want to see regular people. Thank
@sandrawalker506520 күн бұрын
The A -line dress is perfect. Thanks in advance
@myfriendflicka75019 күн бұрын
3:10 3:10
@ninaotan7811Ай бұрын
German ‘v’ is pronounced as ‘f’. So a sophisticated traveller should say: fon Furstenberg.
@JaniceCampbell20 күн бұрын
I love and wear all three of these dress shapes, and she is right - there is a variation that can work for virtually any body type. Variations include length, fullness, the presence or absence of gathers/darts/shaping, and neckline. You simply try on until you find what fits and flatters. If you don’t know where to shop locally, go online and search for “midi wrap dress with collar” or whatever you want. If you sew, there are patterns for every variation. Try different belts placed higher and lower; add a scarf if you’re self conscious about your neck; take mirror photos of each outfit so you can look at it objectively. Finding what looks good takes a bit of work, but it’s worth it.
@landonducharme765725 күн бұрын
The blue curtain dress with a twist tie is awesome for only $985.00 right! Get an extra 10% at Salvation Army on Tuesday!!
@ycombs87768 күн бұрын
I have all three styles in various colors and patterns.
@darleenmcclung9615Күн бұрын
I have several of each styles. Great looks and this has given me ideas how to wear them.
@landonducharme765725 күн бұрын
It's wonderful that there are a million dress specialists in the world! That must be the only thing you live for! 😮Besides who wants to be wrong everytime! If your 90lbs or 275lbs everything looks great on everyone right? Don't be negative now ladies!!
@rosemarieroberts916816 күн бұрын
All three studied needlework and Dressmaking 45 years ago. The rules still stand, plus simplicity is the essence of beauty.
@KT-rz7ueАй бұрын
A belt of any kind on my no waist, straight body with wide hips, flat behind and pudgy belly only serves to exaggerate every area I don’t want emphasized. I’ll pass.
@khinsandawin221927 күн бұрын
Very true. The belt may be many woman's go to ... but ... can emphasize the imperfections too.
@Bee-ly4gx25 күн бұрын
Watch m and m personal styling she is brilliant at explaining what style fits each body shape.
@marymagnuson727519 күн бұрын
Wraps always bag at the neck on large busts
@camillefunn640527 күн бұрын
Thank you for using all sizes and shapes!!!!! Very nice video!!!!!!
@LucrativeElegance27 күн бұрын
Thank you! 😘
@virginialangford625726 күн бұрын
A sheath dress does not need to have a Princess seam. Of the sheaths are nipped at the waist, this can be done with darts. There may be pinches or pleats worked into the seams.
@josephinemurphy942121 күн бұрын
I totally agree with you. Remember the skirt!
@zerozero90857 күн бұрын
I'm a very slim, petite lady, but appreciate all the different body types shown!
@rosemarymonty539926 күн бұрын
I have two wrap dresses two sheath dresses and 3 different types of Jean Jackets. I do not like shirt dresses as I am curvy and they tend to gap at my bust.
@LucrativeElegance25 күн бұрын
It sounds like you have an amazing wardrobe! Dresses that flatter your curves and denim jackets are versatile pieces. I totally get it about shirt dresses!
@chriswatson169826 күн бұрын
My mother wore shirtwaister dresses. They can make anyone look middle aged.
@sumicar859325 күн бұрын
yes the shirt dress looks horrible on me.
@elizabethnovak408823 күн бұрын
I hate them...
@karenrobertson19445 күн бұрын
As someone past "middle age", I wonder how that could be a bad thing LOL
@ivonav375115 күн бұрын
I have never really had that much luck with any of these styles. As an apple shape, around size 12, the only dresses that really seem to flatter me are the fit & flare styles.
@cyndimanka20 күн бұрын
This is gonna sound rude, but I have a short fat friend who looks absolutely adorable in dresses. Even boxy dresses. She just looks adorable and dresses I don’t get it. I look pregnant and I’m 5 foot seven.
@karenrobertson19445 күн бұрын
How lovely that you acknowledge how good your friend looks. Perhaps her personality is shining through, whatever she wears! I don't think you sounded rude, just candid. In my book, a well dressed person can ruin the impression if they are unkind. No good wardrobe ever makes up for meanness.
@niharikaagr7820 күн бұрын
I always distrusted wrap dresses so never even tried but now i will try for once
@evasanz3466Ай бұрын
I have a picture of my grandmother with her sisters and two brothers and she's wearing a wrap dress. The picture was taken in 1934. So, Diane didn't invent anything...
@judylou209927 күн бұрын
She made it popular.
@karenrobertson19445 күн бұрын
@@judylou2099and used stretch fabrics that didn't exist in the 1930s
@kendramott17 күн бұрын
Certain figures require certain dress styles. There is no dress that looks good on every woman. Some of those models looked hideous in those outfits. Saying they looked great doesn’t make it so. Many of the comments pointed out that you don’t even know the difference between a shift and a sheath dress. Wearing a shirt dress open as a jacket makes it no longer a dress. It is better for each woman to explore her own preferences and develop her own style.
@khinsandawin221927 күн бұрын
Thank you for showing full bodies models together with the usual thin/ slim midels. I am a new fan.
@LucrativeElegance26 күн бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Here, we celebrate all body types. Welcome to the channel!
@vitalityseeker6193Ай бұрын
Inspiring. I absolutely love your videos!! ❤
@LucrativeEleganceАй бұрын
Thank you! 😘❤️
@zoeolsson568323 күн бұрын
My bust is what has destroyed my ability to engage with fashion. The only dress that looks good on me is the wrap dress in a knit fabric
@phalynwilliams41197 күн бұрын
I love wrap dresses. I like the sheath, shift and A line dresses too. The shirt dress is a little too masculine looking for my taste.
@dororhygray776Ай бұрын
I have the Shirt Dress
@cindy770222 күн бұрын
I love all three. I do think they look nice on everyone if the get the right size and length for their body shape
@amyraerayАй бұрын
I love that you give us a preview of the next video now.
@LucrativeElegance26 күн бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed it! I love sharing these sneak peeks with you all. Stay tuned for more!
@HDCTimes-72029 күн бұрын
Absolutely! These dresses are so versatile and flattering. I love how they can be styled in so many different ways to suit any body type. It's amazing to see how they enhance everyone's individual style!
@chriswatson169826 күн бұрын
No, it doesn't flatter larger buttocks. It accentuates them. Anything cinched at the waist makes bums look huge.
@lindastrander948626 күн бұрын
Did you know how wrong your illustrations were? Info is good if it isn’t wrong.
@virginialangford625726 күн бұрын
@@HDCTimes-720 a wrap dress is a joke on a woman with a large bust
@HDCTimes-72026 күн бұрын
@@chriswatson1698 I disagree with this statement. Some people believe that wearing clothes that are cinched at the waist really flatters natural curves, especially for those with larger hips. The key is to choose clothes that fit your body and personal style.
@HDCTimes-72026 күн бұрын
@@lindastrander9486 This is true in some cases. If the outfit is well-proportioned, it can accentuate the waist and create a more balanced look. Not everything that is cinched at the waist will make the butt look too big.
@maiskitty14 күн бұрын
There seem to be a lot of ideas about what sheath dresses actually are and are not. A shaeth dress is simply a dress with a straight cut and no structured waist seam. İt can have a fitted waist, or not. A shift dress is a variation of the shift dress. The shaeth follows the body 's contours while the shift is famous for being shapless. İt was also known as the potato sack dress.
@KinksandTwistАй бұрын
I just came here to say yayyy🎉100k subscribed Carol, you have grown so fast. God is good.
@LucrativeElegance26 күн бұрын
Yayyy! Thank you so much for the love and support! God is truly wonderful. Let's keep growing together! 🎉
@tesoro217 күн бұрын
glad to see that I own all 3! thank you, great article🤩
@annettechangfoot110815 күн бұрын
I've been shopping for a wrap dress.
@speaktruth931322 күн бұрын
The wrap dress does not work with a large bosom and sm hips as suddenly the lower half has lots of fabric , unless it is done as separates. I have found the blousoon topped dress with a slimming straight lower skirt works.
@nancyconca989225 күн бұрын
Good video with great variety of dress options 👗 Thanks so much for this posting 🤩 I would just ignore/delete the few hateful comments made 😳
@maryrd.c345920 күн бұрын
I would never wear a wrap dress
@LucrativeElegance20 күн бұрын
😅
@evamarie2916 күн бұрын
Adds weight...
@v.r.28349 күн бұрын
Who cares? Wrap dresses are adorable
@NadoCrowFriend19 күн бұрын
If you love elegant women’s clothing styles: The Marvelous Mrs. Masel was a Must See series!
@misslinda77227 күн бұрын
Robin’s egg blue shirtdress ❤
@LucrativeElegance27 күн бұрын
👏👏👏
@sweetpea84114 күн бұрын
Sheath dresses fit tightly from bodice to hem, and emphasize the shape of an hourglass figure, while shift dresses are shapeless and conceal the body shape. Material: Shift dresses drape away from your curves, allowing your skin to breathe
@paolamura349729 күн бұрын
Got all three
@LucrativeElegance29 күн бұрын
👏👏👏👏
@TheRaspberry8226 күн бұрын
The sheath dress is mine ❤
@LucrativeElegance26 күн бұрын
You're going to look amazing in it! 😍💃
@janblake22308 күн бұрын
Sheath dresses absolutely do not work on pear shapes!
@violettabicycletta33127 күн бұрын
The wrap dress is not good with a tommy !
@chriswatson169826 күн бұрын
Not good with a big derriere either.
@Loki-ko2mq26 күн бұрын
Or with a large bust
@Bee-ly4gx25 күн бұрын
Yes it is.
@v.r.28349 күн бұрын
Wrap dress and big boobs are best friends 😅
@monarashed890623 күн бұрын
These types/ models of dresses do not impress me ! Besides, some dresses are not of the same model although put in the same category !
@sumicar859325 күн бұрын
Love the wrap dress!! sheath dresses are fine but for my body type, i need one with waist definition and not the shapeless kind that was featured in this vid.Shirt dresses do not suit me as im short and busty.so to me the 2nd and 3rd dress suggestion does not suit all body types.
@LucrativeElegance25 күн бұрын
I'm glad you liked the wrap dress! Every body is unique, and finding the right style makes all the difference. Thanks for sharing your experience!
@crypticcurls7 күн бұрын
A sheath dress is tight fitting. Like a sheath. The clue's in the name
@teddymenhem441619 күн бұрын
Dresses that transform.
@LucrativeElegance19 күн бұрын
👏👏👏👏👏😘😘😘❤️
@OV-zg3mdАй бұрын
Wrap dresses are different. Most of what is shown here looks like a housewife uniform, sorry to say...
@wq548225 күн бұрын
I have only sheath dress.... But ı would like to buy WRAP dress... Thanks so much...
@heatherfruin505013 күн бұрын
I'd wish you'd show models of all shapes to prove these dress styles suit every body type! What waistline? The best type of dress for someone with a tummy is the empire line.😢
@lauraharbeson524624 күн бұрын
I've owned all three senice I was twelve.
@mariel346914 күн бұрын
Seems like all the designs require a waist Belts not great for mec Shear dress makes one look bigger
@womanofsubstance873524 күн бұрын
I am delighted that you included some plus-size models, but these dresses did not, in my opinion, look particularly great on them. PS.: I am very plus-size.
@redmismartphone2862Ай бұрын
Have shirt dress n would like to have wrap dress.
@LucrativeElegance26 күн бұрын
That's great! A wrap dress is a versatile and elegant piece. You'll love how it flatters your figure.
@thordisfynehair944218 күн бұрын
When I was young & slim I could wear sheaths. I often wore shifts as well. Wrap dresses not so much. Not my thing. Shirt dresses are fine, but I don't often find them in attractive fabrics or weights. Or find them at all. Most new outfits seem to be designed for skinny minnies or tall Paula's. I don't want to buy new just to let out seams or re-hem to my height. Such a nuisance! I was never Twiggy or Melania. I always especially liked Princess styles, very slimming (or empire waistlines when I was young.)
@user-rc9cr3re3s8 күн бұрын
I hate wrap dresses. I’ve had a huge bosom since I was 13. I’ve tried numerous wrap dresses and they look awful. I had to pin the top to keep from exposing myself.
@LucrativeElegance8 күн бұрын
I understand your frustration! Perhaps styles with a square neckline or a less deep V-neck would suit you better. Customized alterations might also help.
@aupc8258Ай бұрын
Dresses that transform
@LucrativeEleganceАй бұрын
👏👏👏👏
@LetitiaParrillo-hd4hk19 күн бұрын
The DVF wrap dress was for large breasted women. It did not fit right unless you had large breasts to fill out the top.
@v.r.28349 күн бұрын
Yes, and I have them 🥰
@user-xl8kd5gs8i19 күн бұрын
Wrap dresses were terrible on me. I have a but that sticks out, over 10" difference between waist and hips. The dress doesn't close or closes on an angle.
@thordisfynehair944218 күн бұрын
Get a tailor to fix that for you. A tailor that adjusts the style for you!
@CheryVanStaden20 күн бұрын
Please keep your rude comments to yourselves!!
@dixiebell6897 күн бұрын
What about big bellied women what can you reccomend?
@patricialivingston534918 күн бұрын
Afraid to look. NO "V' necks please, boat necklines only, shoulder to shoulder. 3/4 length sleeves and 34" long - midi length, sheath style. Like a slim Audrey Hepburn look for hourglass figure. No exposed body parts.
@appiahhelinaАй бұрын
Dress that transform
@LucrativeElegance26 күн бұрын
:****
@prewary21 күн бұрын
I think wrap dresses I’ve tried on look like they are wearing me. I’m 5’2” and 120 lbs. and they have too much fabric for my frame.
@crossed_threads2 күн бұрын
None of those 3 dresses look good on me. Your title is click bait.
@elizabethnovak408823 күн бұрын
Wrap dresses are not for me at all, they used to be worn just around the house, not any of these dresses I want, I have my own unique style, I judge myself in my mirror and know what goes with my body and what not...
@heathermason135615 күн бұрын
I would buying a wrap dress thanks
@LucrativeElegance15 күн бұрын
👏👏
@patriciapinilla6654Ай бұрын
What is a sheat dress?
@robinmccarley33738 күн бұрын
Wrap dress
@LucrativeElegance8 күн бұрын
👏👏
@yvonnemccullaghward36119 күн бұрын
Left out my shape with big boobs ,a defined waist but large hips. So big difference between waist and hips. Wrap dress makes my hips look massive.Sheath dresses would never fit me. Straight up and down figures win out . Shirt dresses are not dresses when worn as a duster as demonstrated for full figures.
@charliefowkes1932Ай бұрын
Great episode 🥰👍🏻
@LucrativeEleganceАй бұрын
Thank you!! 😘❤️
@giannamariemcgeough21 күн бұрын
Great video! Where is the ebook link?
@HealthyDisrespectforAuthority18 күн бұрын
wrap dress.. on me.. nope. Maybe if one was custom but otr.. always looks maternity on me. I've got that Barbara Stanwick long waist going on. Um.. someone needs to do some research on shift and sheath dresses.. they are not the same thing. Shirt dress.. all day, every day.
@mariacapa839923 күн бұрын
😉
@LucrativeElegance23 күн бұрын
😘
@patriciaanzelc538625 күн бұрын
Wrap dress is just awful
@LucrativeElegance25 күн бұрын
I understand that the wrap dress style isn't for everyone. Fashion is very personal, and what matters is finding what makes you feel good!
@v.r.28349 күн бұрын
Wrap dress is for X shape women with curves ideal
@karenhaynes879725 күн бұрын
And yet you don’t show these dresses on a truly curvy body.
@phalynwilliams41197 күн бұрын
Carrying around a cup of coffee ☕️ is not elegant. Jeans 👖 and military styled clothes are not elegant. They have a masculine appearance.
@evmcelroy14 күн бұрын
Oh, shirt-dresses are definitely not flattering if you are overweight.
@annsgal20257 күн бұрын
There is too much verbosity in this video.
@andreaavnery205929 күн бұрын
Nothing new under the sun, rather uninspiring, especially the sheath/shift/whatever dress section. And really appalling: this Isabella-woman in her tasteless and gaudy versions...
@LucrativeElegance29 күн бұрын
I respect your opinion, but fashion is about experimenting. Not everything pleases everyone, but the key is finding what suits you.
@sheilakosoff580629 күн бұрын
I love shirt dresses but it needs to be in a flowy fabric to look good on my body, in fact that is all my dresses need to be flowy. I live in dresses ❤
@HDCTimes-72029 күн бұрын
The sheath and shift dresses are elegant and sophisticated; perfect for formal events.