https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-shopping---some-new-basics Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:06:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-shopping---some-new-basics#post-1362769 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 18:09:39 +0000 abc 1362769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice to see a post of basics. &nbsp;I like your explanation a few replies down, too. &nbsp;Why is THE perfect chambray shirt so hard to find? &nbsp;I'm on version 2 or 3 myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-shopping---some-new-basics#post-1362502 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 05:32:06 +0000 Jeweled 1362502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, I'm glad you found your chambray shirt!</p> <p>I can so relate about the list of reasons why the right&nbsp;chambray shirt is&nbsp;hard to find!</p> <p>For me it's two factors - I prefer a clear, medium-saturated chambray blue color; and I'd really love to have a bit of spandex in the shirt to make it super comfortable.</p> <p>I'm trying not to buy a compromise shirt that I'll wind up not wearing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-shopping---some-new-basics#post-1362046 Wed, 24 Sep 2014 15:12:42 +0000 gardenchick 1362046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice! I'm thinking of checking out that chambray shirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-shopping---some-new-basics#post-1361578 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 23:20:24 +0000 Beth Ann 1361578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful finds! Chic basics! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-shopping---some-new-basics#post-1361493 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 21:36:53 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1361493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with you on finding the right chambray shirt... The pattern in the crossover shirt is perfect and makes it less office looking. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-shopping---some-new-basics#post-1361458 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 20:19:10 +0000 thimblelina 1361458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute pieces! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-shopping---some-new-basics#post-1361425 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 18:52:25 +0000 Mona 1361425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great finds, Janet. The wrap blouse is extra fab and yes, I have had all these issues with my chambray shirts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-shopping---some-new-basics#post-1361405 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 18:08:19 +0000 Janet 1361405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Someone posted recently on how difficult chambray shirts are, and I agree! My old ones are one or more of the following:</p> <p>Too fitted<br /> Too short<br /> Too stiff<br /> Too floppy<br /> Pockets are too prominent to layer a sweater over </p> <p>This one seems to work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-shopping---some-new-basics#post-1361404 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 18:07:29 +0000 Suz 1361404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These look great, Janet. Can't wait to see them on you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-shopping---some-new-basics#post-1361397 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 18:00:36 +0000 jackiec 1361397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those look very useful. Look forward to seeing them on (esp the chambray shirt - I can never get those to work!). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-shopping---some-new-basics#post-1361391 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 17:56:44 +0000 Marley 1361391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look like great buys! &nbsp;Let's see them in action, OK???? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-shopping---some-new-basics#post-1361386 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 17:53:58 +0000 Janet 1361386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oops, sorry I wasn't clearer! I did buy them. I'm looking forward to trying them out. Today I'm in grungies because I'm out shooting photos in boatyards, but I'll wear real clothes tomorrow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-shopping---some-new-basics#post-1361264 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 14:27:09 +0000 Angie_T 1361264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was wondering the same....did anything go home with you?&nbsp; I look forward to seeing them all in photos, but especially the wrap front blouse.&nbsp; Can't wait to see that one "Janetized." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-shopping---some-new-basics#post-1361259 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 14:21:10 +0000 viva 1361259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those look like excellent wardrobe staples. Did you actually buy them, Janet? Will we see them all on you this fall? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-little-shopping---some-new-basics#post-1361252 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 13:58:59 +0000 Janet 1361252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Last night I ended up doing a little mall walking, and I checked out Madewell, JCrew and Nordstrom. Tried on Madewell jeans for the first time, and they seem pretty nice, but nothing that was enough of a departure from what I already have. They had a blue and black plaid sheer blouse like the one Anna posted, but not in my size. </p> <p>I tried the JCrew merino turtleneck and really liked the lightweight fabrication and easy fit. My old turtlenecks (worn for layering) are, well, old, and much more fitted. Plus they're black and grey, and I thought the navy may be a good change for me, particularly with my new plaid jeans.</p> <p>In Nordstrom, I finally found what I think is my chambray shirt solution. I have a small collection of not-quite-right chambray shirts, and if this one does what I think it will (easy layering both under and over), I'll get rid of the old ones!</p> <p>I was curious about wrap front blouses after Angie's post the other day, since I think they play more nicely with jacket collars than my usual collared blouse styles. So when I spotted this Pleione one, I decided to try it. It looks less office-y on me, perhaps because I tried it on with the distressed bf jeans I was wearing. </p> <p>Sorry, no pics, just sharing the finds. </p>