Sweater weather k/r - YouLookFab Forum

Hey ladies! No outfit photo today, just wore my new grey marled hoodie under a denim jacket with a light blue tee, straight leg jeans and red sneaks, plus the purple specs. We were having a event at work and I wasn't "front-side" but had to climb a 15" ladder and hold a 15 pound fixture in place to change light bulbs in our historic classroom and move some cast iron historic furniture, so stability and comfort were king.

That said, I got a couple packages I'd been waiting on in the mail. One had a couple gap layering tees, and one other had a pair of gear cargo pants that I didn't photograph but actually are a really cute fit.

1. the gap sweater with the blouse I bought to wear it with. The sleeves are slim and it is definitely a long straight cardi, but I think I like it. IDK if it will work over other things because of the sleeves though.

2. more pictures of the controversial silk blouse. Claire, the semi-tuck looked really weird, so I tucked instead.

3. picture of the belt I got--- I really like it, except it is two shades darker than pictures and wondering if it isn't cognac enough?

4. Also, bonus shot of my glasses.

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9 years ago

Elly

Veteran

Bumping for Una and Claire-- I think I posted this too late at night!

shemarie

Active Member

I'm a semi-tucker, so that's always my default, but I think the silk top looks really nice fully tucked. Very pretty on you. Also, love, love, love that blouse in the first pics. (I'm cardi-impaired/confused, so I'll leave advice on that to those who know more than I!)

Astrid

I like the cardigan, it's a great color and looks good over the blouse. Still like the silk tee - is it a problem for you that you can't do a semi tuck? I think tucked looks good too, but I prefer it untucked and flowy. The belt looks nice, there seem to be some fab details hidden behind that cardigan. Oh and I love the glasses! So much fun and they suit you well.

Marley

The cardi looks nice - but, I'd try it over a few more tops that you'd like to wear it with so that you'd know whether or not the sleeves are going to work for you.
I also like the blouse - but not being able to do a semi-tuck with that style of top would be a deal-breaker for me!
LOVE your glasses! And - your hair is so healthy looking and bouncy and shiny!

Suz

(website)

#1. You are SO pretty!

#2. The glasses are so fab on you!! Absolutely stunning.

#3. I really love the top (still) and I like it tucked as well as untucked. What made the semi-tuck look weird?

#4. I also really love the sweater on you! I think you should try it with a few proposed tops just to be sure.

#5. I love the belt, too!

I know I must sound easy to please, but it is just that you look good!

Marie-- thanks, the blouse is by Sanctuary.

Astrid-- good to see you! Thanks for the comments on the belt. I think it is a keeper but will see when I get it beside some cognac boots this week. I wanted to show the glasses since people had been asking about funky brands. Mine are one of the tamer styles from this brand.

Marley-- I appreciate the compliments on my hair. I will try the cardi over some other things--- I know it will go over l/s tees fine, but IDK about button downs or short sleeved blouses. I do like the slim arms though, so it might be a tradeoff esp. since it is a very good price. It would also be a good one for AC over sleeveless blouses in the summer because it isn't wool. I will try it over a button down today.

Suz-- you are going to make me blush. I think the semi tuck might have been operator error, or it could be the combo of top and jeans lengths and width--- I had it tucked in fairly far in from because of the slippery nature of the fabric, but this caused it to pull/pull upwards weirdly on the sides. It was like there wasn't enough fabric for the sides and back of the blouse to stay down around mid hip where it naturally lies and have the front come up. Perhaps I needed to tuck more in the front width wise? I'm not a very advanced tucker --- usually if I semi-tuck it is more of a faux tuck where I tuck just the front 3 or so inches to show off the belt buckle. I will try it on again this week and see if I can make it work. I don't have to decide on it until my last package for WHBM gets here on Tuesday.

catgirl

You look so much like a friend of mine - she is Greek and a singer in a band and drop dead gorgeous.

I like the blouse a lot more here. And I like the sweater too - I just bought a similar one at Old Navy in dark red!

AG-- close enough, Italian, amongst many other things. The SO says I'm a mutt. I've had that "so and so looks so much like" thing before.

I think that blouse and sweater are growing on me. The dark red cardi sounds great, hope we get to see ti soon!

Jeanie

I think that your smile makes everything look good! I adore your glasses. I like the cardi. Looks like it fits well and drapes nicely. I think I missed the blouse debate so I will stay out of that one.

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