https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-wiws-9 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:25:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-wiws-9/page/2#post-1620895 Thu, 25 Feb 2016 22:04:57 +0000 Aida 1620895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These come in petites, haven't tried them on in person but could work: <a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?vid=3&amp;pid=727859002" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gap.com/.....=727859002</a></p> <p>Also heard some forum members say that the LOFT pairs are very slim in the calves, could be good for us and they often have petites as well.</p> <p>EDIT: I forgot! I also bought these orange pants, in petite, at the end of summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-wiws-9/page/2#post-1620894 Thu, 25 Feb 2016 22:03:48 +0000 Aida 1620894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought the first two in the fall but have yet to get them hemmed (probably 2-3") because I don't have any of the higher shaft footwear that I'd want to wear with them. Just been wearing at ankle length for now. Actually debating leaving the lighter wash pair at ankle length. Also thinking of ordering it in the white, they are suuuuper comfortable for jeans. You know I don't normally go petite for pants but in this case I think we might have to because the knee break and lengths are all off in regular sizes. I don't want blue denim though so the options are much more limited. If I find anything good I'll let you know! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-wiws-9/page/2#post-1620889 Thu, 25 Feb 2016 22:01:25 +0000 catgirl 1620889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aida, I have yet to find cropped jeans for me... I may resort to thrifting and chopping a pair!&nbsp; Suggestions?&nbsp; Thanks for the sweet words. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-wiws-9/page/2#post-1620887 Thu, 25 Feb 2016 21:59:12 +0000 Aida 1620887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice outfits Una! Sorry to hear you've still got a ways to go until the surgery, but hey good thing you've got lots of waist surrendering pieces eh? Love that first outfit. Are you in on the cropped jeans yet? That top will be super with cropped jeans or kick crops in summer. Second outfit looks classic Una, and I agree with others about waiting to purge those silk shirts. Also I tend to wear mine a LOT more in summer. *hugs* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-wiws-9/page/2#post-1620783 Thu, 25 Feb 2016 19:36:35 +0000 catgirl 1620783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Mochi - I haven't even had surgery yet!&nbsp; Have to get blood levels up... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-wiws-9/page/2#post-1620713 Thu, 25 Feb 2016 17:05:06 +0000 Mochi 1620713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great looks, both. I especially like the first one. You make the unassuming white-gray-black palette come to life through layering, shape and texture. I love your hair! Feel better and have a speedy recuperation.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-wiws-9/page/2#post-1620604 Thu, 25 Feb 2016 11:52:41 +0000 Beth Ann 1620604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the first look is really terrific -- soft colors, with a really modern silhouette and great proportions. &nbsp;As for the green shirt --- I suspect it is the pairing of jewel tone with black trousers that leaves you a tad unsatisfied. &nbsp;As someone who used to do this sort of pairing all the time, I suspect that switching to denim with a semi tuck, or with grey, or white trousers, will probably make your happier. &nbsp;It's also likely that the look doesn't photograph as well as it looks IRL -- &nbsp;I find black pants appear a bit flat in pics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-wiws-9/page/2#post-1620464 Thu, 25 Feb 2016 03:17:52 +0000 SarahTheWhite 1620464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love the first outfit. It is flattering and soft but not too *pretty*. I think the second is fine and since it is comfy and looks good, it is probably good to hang onto. I just don't feel like you come through as much - while the color is good on you, it just doesn't have that Una edge. Somehow the first one just has it. I have been watching a ton of Elementary lately and Lucy Liu's outfits make me think of you SO much. Some of them are a little to soft and drapey, but usually they have a bit of edge and strong lines or color blocking - also really cool abstract prints. Her whole wardrobe comes across as so strong, even while it is deceptively simple and soft. Every episode she wears something that makes me think of you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-wiws-9/page/2#post-1620346 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 23:07:04 +0000 catgirl 1620346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nebraskim, it's probably my 1980s shoulders which look like the padded jackets of the decade! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-wiws-9#post-1620318 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 22:12:36 +0000 Nebraskim 1620318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The gray-white faux sweater top is the bomb. It is very flattering. I love the green color of the second shirt but it feels a wee bit dated to me. Maybe it's your pose that strikes me as very Alexis Carrington from Dynasty. But the color makes me think you should keep it in limited rotation. And since comfort is your number 1 priority now, that needs to be the deciding factor. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-wiws-9#post-1620291 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 21:14:46 +0000 shedev 1620291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the Equipment shirt color&nbsp;with your hair. I understand the feeling though. I have a silk tank that feels a little too delicate to me. I'm mostly over saving things so I'm going to see how it goes this summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-wiws-9#post-1620264 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 20:18:25 +0000 Anonymous 1620264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>alaskagirl</b>- I see, my dad likes us to wear shoes in the house (preferably clean ones). I prefer going barefoot though... We have a carpet right in front of the door where we put our shoes and then clean them... then we can wear them all we want!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-wiws-9#post-1620261 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 20:13:05 +0000 catgirl 1620261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No problem!&nbsp; I try not to wear outdoor shoes in the house because of the mess - but lack of footwear does tend to ruin my outfit photos! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-wiws-9#post-1620258 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 20:12:17 +0000 Anonymous 1620258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>alaskagirl - </b>whoops! Sorry!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-wiws-9#post-1620255 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 20:01:52 +0000 catgirl 1620255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sochi, these are just my house slippers&nbsp;- I wore black booties with both outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-wiws-9#post-1620253 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 20:01:00 +0000 Anonymous 1620253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the first one (except the shoes... I don't think they go too well). I LOVE the emerald shirt in the 2nd one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-wiws-9#post-1620221 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 19:02:08 +0000 catgirl 1620221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Peri, surgery not happening till anemia is gone, so probably not till late April.&nbsp; </p> <p>Thank you all for the kind wishes and words! I think I will hang on to the Equipment shirts for now.&nbsp; As you've said, they are kind of timeless and it's not the best time for me to be making decisions based on how I feel.&nbsp; I do love this color, and I feel I need to&nbsp;change it up from grey and black more anyway. &nbsp; </p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-wiws-9#post-1620200 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 18:32:20 +0000 Peri 1620200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe the delicate feeling is a passing seasonal one? Maybe delicate will be just the thing once Spring hits in full. Keep for sure, no decisions until then!&nbsp;</p> <p>I hope you feel better soon. Surgery done or still to come?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-wiws-9#post-1620109 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 16:28:40 +0000 Anonymous 1620109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The faux layered look is awesome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-wiws-9#post-1620104 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 16:22:19 +0000 RoseandJoan 1620104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I very much like your two piece dressing Una, so uncomplicated. </p> <p>With regard to the equipment shirt, do you think the black and green is too classic or formal for your taste? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-wiws-9#post-1620091 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 16:05:31 +0000 Anonymous 1620091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Starting with your new hair maybe you kind of already have moved on? That the delicacy of the top would bother you sounds like you might be feeling a change within yourself rather than in the mirror.</p> <p>I much prefer the first top, which looks more modern. I like it with your hair and the simplicity of the style, including the higher neckline, really makes your face the focal point.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-wiws-9#post-1620089 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 16:00:03 +0000 Anonymous 1620089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you're not feeling the Equipment shirts, maybe keep the best specimen and get rid of the rest. Or keep them as a summer-only item.<br />They do seem like a good staple piece. The green is gorgeous.<br />I also like your JCPenny find. I like how nicely the shirt tail hangs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-wiws-9#post-1620084 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 15:44:36 +0000 Bonnie 1620084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the first top a lot and what a great buy. I have four beautiful &nbsp;colored silk shirts similar to yours that I bought 3-4 years ago that I thought would get a lot of wear but I've never been able to figure out what to wear with. I live where the summer is long and hot, so I've started wearing them with jean shorts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-wiws-9#post-1620081 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 15:41:58 +0000 texstyle 1620081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also like the layered look on you Una and agree that the green is a lovely shade for you too. I'd keep wearing it and just don't worry too much about it getting messed up. I have to "allow" myself to do this sometimes with items that feel a bit delicate and would just sit in the closet if I didn't just say "to heck with it" and wear it as a regular item instead of treating it too special. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-wiws-9#post-1620080 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 15:39:46 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1620080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep that shirt. I also find Equipment shirts to be a little problematic because they are quite long for me. But this color is so good on you. I hope you're going to have relief from your health problem sooner rather than later! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-wiws-9#post-1620059 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 14:40:25 +0000 Janet 1620059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That layered look is so good on you! And the emerald green as well.</p> <p>I hear you about Equipment shirts. I have a few -- two prints, two solids -- and I don't wear them as much as I should. They are a little dressy for my life but I know I can style them casually. It just takes a little more effort. Plus, for me, when my weight is up (which it is now) they are ever so slightly snug at the hip (story of my life, sigh), and don't feel fab untucked. I have not given up on them because they are pretty timeless and I like the colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-wiws-9#post-1620054 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 14:33:45 +0000 Ginger 1620054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, you make that JCP shirt look terrific! I'd love to see the back when you wear it again, too. I love the color of the Equipment shirt, but I don't really know your history with it and I don't have silk blouses myself.&nbsp; I like Jenn's advice a lot. When you're feeling ill, it's not a good time to make significant cull decisions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-wiws-9#post-1620047 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 14:13:45 +0000 Jenn 1620047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That first top is great!</p> <p>I have my own issues with silk blouses, so I know where you're coming from, but I think you should hold off on any big wardrobe decisions until you're on the mend health-wise. When you're feeling uncomfortable in your own skin, it's really hard to tell where clothing discomfort starts and ends. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-wiws-9#post-1620044 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 14:12:23 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1620044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well that is a good $7 spent! The layered sweater looks great on you. And of course, your Equipment blouse always looks fab - that color is so magnificent on you.</p> <p>Sorry to hear about your health issue BTW </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-couple-of-wiws-9#post-1620042 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 14:05:08 +0000 Colette 1620042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice sale rack score! And keep &amp; wear the Equipment shirts! (I hear you on trying to dress with midsection pressure. I feel fortunate that on those days I don't have to go to an office. I can handle yoga pants and leggings but nothing with a waistband.) </p>