Anonymous
Post 03/14/2024 09:58     Subject: Re:is there any non-frumpy way to wear cardigan/shrug over a dress?



Just buy a dress with flutter sleeves/flattering 3/4 sleeves and be done with it. Or get a spray tan and accept your arms. Cardigans and jean jackets look dated and fitted blazers/jackets look best on thin people and bulky/sweaty on the rest of us.
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2024 19:45     Subject: is there any non-frumpy way to wear cardigan/shrug over a dress?

Yes but it’s just a matter of matching the dress to the appropriate topper - leather jacket, denim jacket, blazer, bolero, traditional cardi, etc.
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2024 16:34     Subject: Re:is there any non-frumpy way to wear cardigan/shrug over a dress?

Shrugs are a bit matronly. A normal cardigan that is cropped looks better if you can find one. Sometimes these have three quarter sleeves.

A lot of hate for Talbots here, but the past several summers they have sold jean jacket styles in linen that might work for you. Still a bit early for them I think.
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2024 14:28     Subject: is there any non-frumpy way to wear cardigan/shrug over a dress?

Anonymous wrote:denim jacket?

I am getting a lot of mileage from my white jean jacket!
Anonymous
Post 03/11/2024 16:56     Subject: is there any non-frumpy way to wear cardigan/shrug over a dress?

Anonymous wrote:Own your arms. Really. Mine are fat too. I feel less self conscious letting them show than layering and it being obvious.


Wear a very good bra that doesn’t show. And have excellent posture. It helps!
Anonymous
Post 03/11/2024 16:55     Subject: is there any non-frumpy way to wear cardigan/shrug over a dress?

Own your arms. Really. Mine are fat too. I feel less self conscious letting them show than layering and it being obvious.
Anonymous
Post 03/11/2024 16:53     Subject: is there any non-frumpy way to wear cardigan/shrug over a dress?

Linen blouse over the dress in a coordinating color?
Anonymous
Post 03/11/2024 16:52     Subject: is there any non-frumpy way to wear cardigan/shrug over a dress?

denim jacket?
Anonymous
Post 03/11/2024 16:36     Subject: is there any non-frumpy way to wear cardigan/shrug over a dress?

I hate my arms too. Flabby and never tan. Last sleeveless dress I wore a form fitted short shrug and didn’t look frumpy (in my mind anyway lol)
Anonymous
Post 03/11/2024 16:27     Subject: is there any non-frumpy way to wear cardigan/shrug over a dress?

Anonymous wrote:Halsbrook is my go to for dresses with sleeves.

I’m old though. But rich, motherfockers. That’s why I like that website.


How curious
Anonymous
Post 03/11/2024 16:27     Subject: Re:is there any non-frumpy way to wear cardigan/shrug over a dress?

Cropped jackets are much cuter with dresses
Anonymous
Post 03/11/2024 16:25     Subject: is there any non-frumpy way to wear cardigan/shrug over a dress?

What season/event are you looking for? How old are you?
Anonymous
Post 03/11/2024 16:07     Subject: is there any non-frumpy way to wear cardigan/shrug over a dress?

Halsbrook is my go to for dresses with sleeves.

I’m old though. But rich, motherfockers. That’s why I like that website.
Anonymous
Post 03/11/2024 15:54     Subject: is there any non-frumpy way to wear cardigan/shrug over a dress?

Anonymous wrote:I hate showing my arms (fat) but all the cute dresses are sleeveless. Is there any good solution? Cardigan?


What about with an over-sized blazer or lady jacket instead? And you could belt the blazer.
Anonymous
Post 03/11/2024 15:37     Subject: is there any non-frumpy way to wear cardigan/shrug over a dress?

I hate showing my arms (fat) but all the cute dresses are sleeveless. Is there any good solution? Cardigan?