My black Boston goodies - YouLookFab Forum

Here is the stuff I got, explained in my other thread. Unfortunately it is very difficult to photograph any detail in black outfits! So I guess it might be hard to comment on some of them.

Target blouse:

http://img.photobucket.com/alb.....G_1713.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/alb.....G_1715.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/alb.....G_1716.jpg

Matty M banded top:

http://img.photobucket.com/alb.....G_1717.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/alb.....G_1718.jpg

AT ruffle cardigan:

http://img.photobucket.com/alb.....G_1719.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/alb.....G_1721.jpg

Finally, houndstooth bag:

http://img.photobucket.com/alb.....G_1722.jpg

Now for question time: I tried the AT cardi in a SP and XSP, and the SP fit better in all the standard ways (buttoned over my chest and all), but I went with the XSP because I preferred wearing it open with a slight gap in between. Does it look OK like this or does it look too small?

Also, does the Target top look too tight in the chest? It zips up easily, does not gap at the buttons, and I can breathe without being afraid of popping a button. It fits well but I don't know if it LOOKS like it fits well. I am a poor judge of chest fit because generally, nothing fits over my chest unless it's a knit. My standard of fitting well is obviously different from someone with a C cup or smaller.

17 years ago

April

Veteran

I think the cardi might look too boxy if it were any bigger, so if you prefer it open anyway, all is well.

On the Target blouse, as you pointed out, the color makes it hard to see the details in photos. I can't tell, for example, whether it's pulling across the chest? If it's comfortable and not pulling, no worries. It looks like it was meant to fit snugly.

LOVE the bag.

Dawn

(website)

Active Member

I love the bag. It's so pretty and sophisticated. The cardigan, the blouse and the banded top fit so well also.

marianne

Everything looks great! From what I can see, the shirt may be pulling a tiny bit, but I wouldn't worry about it, it looks totally appropriate. Love the banded top on you - it's a new look. The bag is a great find. I also think the cardigan fits fine unbuttoned.
I thought that b/w top under cardigan used to be longer? Or is it a different one?

Maya

Thanks Marianne. The b&w top is the same length it has always been. I think it might have looked longer before because I had worn it once belted, and once with a VERY cropped shrug thing.

Ele

Maya, I love everything you got. Especially the Target top- it is gorgeous on you and looks like it fits SO well. Not too small at all.

I'm also often between S and XS in things like cardis. I usually go with whatever fits best when I do them up, as I normally wear them like that. Yours looks great undone, though- I think it might be the ruffles? Anyway, doesn't look too small to me.

crwilson

I love the black cardigan - the size looks right if you're leaving it open. I can't really tell if the Target blouse is pulling. As long as it's comfortable, I think it looks great. Love the purse and the banded top. Lots of great finds Maya!

cciele

The black Target top looks like it fits well, and really flatters your figure. Re: the cardi -- when I first saw the photos, I didn't think it was too small, but then I read your comment about sizing and can see what you mean. But I like the cropped, open look on you.

Kari

Maya, I think these look great on you! The Target blouse looks like it fits you beautifully, and I think this style of cardigan looks better worn open anyway. Nice bargain finds!

OK I'm glad you all like the Target blouse because I wore it today and now I can't return it Thanks for the comments so far.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Well, well, well our little YLF toddler had a fabulous shopping adventure :0). I’m impressed.

I’m thrilled you broke your shopping ban as these are all KILLER pieces. Every last one of them. Arty, versatile, flattering and fun all rolled into one. WELL DONE, Maya! You are never allowed to say that you “can’t” and “won’t” again. Here you are stylishly sporting a woven ruffled blouse AND banded top. So fab! One defines the waist while the other doesn’t. Another HUGE plus. Big brownie points for trying something new and NOT giving up. You just got the next YLF award. I’m proud of you!

(btw, love the black and white top and ballet flats too. You look utterly delicious).

oooh YLF award! How prestigious! I guess I am growing up. Before you know it, I will be a rebellious YLF teenager wearing ankle length pants and maxi dresses (I hope not though).

The woven top is 100% cotton, no stretch at all. Every time I put it on, I never expect it to zip up, and I am always pleasantly surprised when it does

Vani

Everything looks super cute on you Maya! And the bag is deelish. I love the way the banded top looks on you. I know you've been contemplating the style, so awesome you found one that works for you The target top, as everybody has said, looks fab. I've been eyeing the same exact model at Target. Great haul!

Lena

Maya, you crack me up (about YLF rebellion)

I like all of your goodies and how they fit you. And I adore the bag.

yublocka

Maya it sounds like you had a great break, and did some successful shopping to boot - congrats!!! My fave items are your black Target shirt and that gorgeous bag!!! I hope you get to enjoy all your new goodies soon and that we get to see pics of you sporting them in great style!!

Maya -- you'll know you're truly in YLF rebellion when you pair your ankle pants with a pair of Crocs...

Inge

Moderator

Welcome back Maya! I think that being naughty can sometimes be a good thing;-) I love everything you bought, oh yesss. And such great bargains! Carry on!-)

April, I think Angie would ground me for that.

Thank you Inge!

shell

maya, you look so wonderful in all of your new items! i can't believe you got them all for under $20! i agree with angie, you definitely should never say "can't" or "won't" again - you look brilliant in all of these new items!

p.s. are there three scales in your bathroom? i won't even ask why...

Thanks Shell! haha, I was surprised no one asked about the scales before you :p Well here is the explanation: My mom is on a diet and our digital scale broke, so she got a new one, but it was analog, and she didn't like that, so she got a new digital one. So we have the broken one, the analog one, and the digital one, hehe.

Hee, Maya, I was itching to ask about the three scales.

anne

I was going to ask about the scales too!

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