https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/52summer-social-capsule-successes-failures Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:21:07 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/52summer-social-capsule-successes-failures#post-2035913 Sun, 16 Jun 2019 14:03:48 +0000 anchie 2035913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You picked some nice tops, too bad they didn’t work for you. But being picky and patient will pay off in the end. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/52summer-social-capsule-successes-failures#post-2035904 Sun, 16 Jun 2019 13:50:14 +0000 Bijou 2035904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Getting good summer tops is always a challenge for me too. I am always amazed at how difficult it can be to find those perfect summer tops. The worst part of it, is that I wear them out pretty quickly, so this search seems endless.</p> <p>So pleased you found some great jeans - now they are really FAB. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/52summer-social-capsule-successes-failures#post-2035878 Sun, 16 Jun 2019 12:02:55 +0000 Anonymous 2035878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fascinating post. &nbsp;Great reviews. &nbsp;The "cons" were especially important because they are deal breakers in my opinion. &nbsp;I am so glad you did not settle. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/52summer-social-capsule-successes-failures#post-2035865 Sun, 16 Jun 2019 10:11:51 +0000 Mainelady 2035865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for the reviews. They are very helpful. I have challenges similar to yours. I am glad you were critical of the fits and willing to wait to find the right fits. So happy to hear that you have found a jean style and brand that fits so well! That is often a challenge, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/52summer-social-capsule-successes-failures#post-2035723 Sat, 15 Jun 2019 15:03:15 +0000 Angie 2035723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And you inspire others by upholding it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/52summer-social-capsule-successes-failures#post-2035705 Sat, 15 Jun 2019 14:32:08 +0000 Chris987 2035705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Rachy</b>, I'm a little sad too but I'd be sadder if I threw away $170 (on sale!) on something that I knew did not fit. </p> <p><b>Style Fan</b>,<b> Suntiger</b>. thanks. </p> <p><b>Angie</b>..HAH! this is one reputation I don't mind upholding </p> <p><b>Jane</b>, so true! I lucked out finding the first pair of these Levis but the other three were conscious duplicates when I saw how well they fit. They are not the only jeans I own but they seem to be the only ones I'm wearing these days. Soon we'll be into summer when I won't wear them much at all except the white and light wash ones for social events in the evening.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>RobinF</b>, nodding along with you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/52summer-social-capsule-successes-failures#post-2035514 Fri, 14 Jun 2019 16:39:10 +0000 RobinF 2035514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great tops, too bad about the fit. I sew too so I totally get trying to make things work but not if they are pricey. I figure if I get it super cheap then if it gets ruined it's not a big deal but if it costs a lot then it needs to fit. Good luck with the search!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/52summer-social-capsule-successes-failures#post-2035387 Fri, 14 Jun 2019 06:39:14 +0000 Jane 2035387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am nodding with you on the Levi’s, somehow there is one style that really works for me and I too have multiples.</p> <p>Well done for keeping persistent and analysing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/52summer-social-capsule-successes-failures#post-2035251 Thu, 13 Jun 2019 23:45:48 +0000 Anonymous 2035251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad the jeans worked at least! Totally understand about wanting to sew your own! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/52summer-social-capsule-successes-failures#post-2035248 Thu, 13 Jun 2019 23:07:56 +0000 Angie 2035248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Soooo glad you’re being picky about fit. You have a reputation to uphold </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/52summer-social-capsule-successes-failures#post-2035222 Thu, 13 Jun 2019 21:05:14 +0000 Style Fan 2035222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Finding jeans that fit is wonderful.&nbsp; The tops are all lovely but holding out for perfect is so worth it.&nbsp; I use to sew too.&nbsp; I have thought about starting up again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/52summer-social-capsule-successes-failures#post-2035216 Thu, 13 Jun 2019 20:35:51 +0000 DonnaF 2035216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yup, the temptation is there on those regular sizes. . .I often order regular sized dresses because the length isn't indecent and I'm long-waisted. . .but the hips can be *off*. Congrats to you for holding out for *perfect*!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/52summer-social-capsule-successes-failures#post-2035170 Thu, 13 Jun 2019 18:41:57 +0000 rachylou 2035170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m sad about 2, because overall shape and pattern/colour is pretty fantastic on you... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/52summer-social-capsule-successes-failures#post-2035162 Thu, 13 Jun 2019 17:57:19 +0000 Chris987 2035162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>taylor,</b> you are so right about jeans fit. I got really lucky to have found these jeans, and then I just HAD to duplicate! </p> <p>Yes <b>shiny,</b> you get it about armholes. Sometimes on sleeveless top the armhole can be raised by taking in the shoulder seam but not always. Yes the print top has a knit band around the bottom. It's so long it comes down over my thighs. It is too big in the overall width, and the neckline has a band too and is too low for my liking. A complete makeover is what is needed, assuming that would work, and I do all my own alterations so the only tailors I know are ones I've had do the occasional shortening of a coat or jacket sleeve that I don't feel like doing myself. I'd be reluctant to take this sort of job to any of them.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Bonnie,</b> the red top comes to too low a V, and I tried pulling it in to see if I could use a safety pin or similar but it changes the fit in an awkward way where the whole front of the top from armpit to armpit looks too narrow. And the neckline has a sort of collar so not easy to take in the shoulder seams. </p> <p><b>karen13</b> I KNEW you would get this. The fits can be SO close but SO wrong! <b>Suz </b>and <b>ChristeLJ</b> sounds like you ladies get it too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/52summer-social-capsule-successes-failures#post-2035137 Thu, 13 Jun 2019 16:49:08 +0000 ChristelJ 2035137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I admire you for not settling. It sounds like you have a thorough knowledge of your preferences, which is great. Those tops are so pretty, I would have had a hard time giving them up.<br /></div><div>I have the same issues with petite fit. So glad you found the white jeans! Levis are one of my go-to brands.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/52summer-social-capsule-successes-failures#post-2035122 Thu, 13 Jun 2019 16:16:27 +0000 Suz 2035122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so glad you are sticking to your principles of fit. That is pretty much the most important thing! Tops and jackets (and some dresses) are especially tricky for petites. I get it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/52summer-social-capsule-successes-failures#post-2035113 Thu, 13 Jun 2019 15:58:51 +0000 karen13 2035113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good for you to be picky - they are all lovely and it would be tempting to let that overcome the small fit issues.. I share your pain on petite tops! Many of my mistakes have been me trying to convince myself a Misses size was ok, or that I could “fix” it. It rarely is as good as holding out for the right one. The curse of sewing skills! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/52summer-social-capsule-successes-failures#post-2035109 Thu, 13 Jun 2019 15:49:04 +0000 Bonnie 2035109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shopping online does involve a lot of returns but for those of us who don't live in or near cities it's a way to get more options. The red top really looks good on you. Could it be modified or pinned to make it work? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/52summer-social-capsule-successes-failures#post-2035090 Thu, 13 Jun 2019 14:49:56 +0000 shiny 2035090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You picked out some gorgeous tops -- it's a pity none of them fit quite right. The low armhole on regulars drives me nuts. Sure, one can shorten a hem but you can't easily fix an armhole.</p> <p>The print top looks like it nearly fits? Is it banded? Any chance you could have a tailor just shorten it?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/52summer-social-capsule-successes-failures#post-2035083 Thu, 13 Jun 2019 14:24:29 +0000 taylor 2035083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You really struck gold finding the style of denim that works for you. I think finding that is one of the hardest things to nail down, because with denim it’s all about the fit !</p> <p>I admire your sewing abilities. Mine are basic, but I spent many years self altering (what I could )my clothes to achieve the perfect fit.</p> <p>I hope you find the perfect black and white handbag. I have one and find it extremely versatile! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/52summer-social-capsule-successes-failures#post-2035055 Thu, 13 Jun 2019 13:50:26 +0000 Chris987 2035055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As mentioned in this <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-feedback-capsule-for-summer-social-events">post</a>,&nbsp;&nbsp;I ordered some tops, a&nbsp;bag, and white jeans to add&nbsp;to my&nbsp;“summer social events” capsule. This turned into a tutorial (for me more of a&nbsp;refresher) on why regular sizes so often do not work on petites. Everything but&nbsp;the white jeans are going back. I wrote these reviews to help try to cement&nbsp;these concepts in my brain, and share them here in case they are helpful to others.&nbsp;&nbsp;<i><b>The hunt continues….</b></i></p> <p><b>JEANS</b></p> <ul> <li>I didn’t try the 7 for all&nbsp;mankind jeans because the rise measurement is too long,&nbsp;but the levis were a slam dunk. This is the 4th&nbsp;pair in this style I’ve bought this year, the fit is just right as I’m&nbsp;slowly losing some weight. The need to be shortened exactly the same&nbsp;amount as the other three, which will take me about 20 minutes! </li> </ul> <p><b>BAG</b></p> <ul> <li>I have been looking for a&nbsp;black/white bag for quite a while, and thought I might like a bit of metal&nbsp;on it, but there is a lot of metal on this bag and I don’t like it. Back&nbsp;it goes. &nbsp;NEXT. </li> </ul> <p><b>TOPS: </b>All were good quality with nice fabrics</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Photo 1:<b>Yellow Motherchic sleeveless&nbsp;top.</b> Cons: armholes too low and overall too long and wide. It was sold out&nbsp;in petite sizes that would have worked better. Pros: neckline not as tight<br /> as shown which in my view is a plus esp. for summer, and I liked the color&nbsp;and print.</li> <li>Photo 2:<b> Floreat print top.&nbsp;</b>Cons: armholes too low, hem too long, overall too big. A slightly smaller&nbsp;size (all sold out) might have been better but probably not good enough.&nbsp;Pros: stunning print and fabric. I briefly considered&nbsp;taking it apart and remaking it but it would be quite risky and the top is&nbsp;very pricey. Since I do most of my own alterations, I don’t know a good&nbsp;tailor who I could ask to do a make-over. Not meant to be. </li> <li><b></b>Photo 3:<b> Red crepe wrap top </b>– Cons:&nbsp;neckline too low and would require a cami which would make it pretty hot&nbsp;for summer; &nbsp;also it’s a cool red&nbsp;and I prefer warmer reds. Pros: reasonable hem length, armholes ok, and a&nbsp;nice long wrap sash so very versatile. Comes in a lot of colors</li> <li>Photo 4: <b>¾ sleeve Lush blouse</b> –<br /> Cons: neckline just a hair too low although ok if I stand and don’t move. &nbsp;Very wrinkly fabric, would require lots&nbsp;of ironing. Sleeve style too unstructured for my tastes in a fabric this&nbsp;thin. Pros: Fit is ok overall, and is a DELICIOUS cinnamon color that I adore. Must remember to keep looking for this color starting at NAS and later<br /> when fall shopping begins.&nbsp;</li> <li>(no photo) <b>Long sleeve joie gold&nbsp;<br /> blouse</b> – Cons: sleeves too tight to get my arms into. NEXT.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Conclusions: for woven tops, I need to stick to petite sizes&nbsp;when ordering online, unless I’m ok with returning almost everything. For knits&nbsp;my chances are better because the fits are more flexible. Trying on regular sizes when in stores is fine, I can easily eliminate the ones that don’t fit&nbsp;and not take them&nbsp;home with me. Same rules apply to jackets, and sometimes&nbsp;to dresses and coats. </p> <p>All&nbsp;this talk about getting the right fit makes me think about making a few things from scratch. I used to make clothes when I was in my 20’s and 30’s but gave it&nbsp;up because it was so time consuming. Hmmm…. &nbsp; compared&nbsp;to how time consuming it is to order/return and/or do alterations, perhaps not&nbsp;so bad !</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>