https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-miss-help-me-analyze Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:45:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-miss-help-me-analyze#post-1524954 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 14:48:42 +0000 rachylou 1524954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That wrap blouse is gorgeous on you - esp. the tucked version... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-miss-help-me-analyze#post-1524900 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 13:41:40 +0000 anne 1524900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Janni,</p> <p>I do actually usually wear my skirts shorter, and am aware that that is a more conventionally flattering look. But I am trying out the midi look this season and hoping that I can get it to be JFE. &nbsp;It would &nbsp;help if I could wear sky high heels as well, but I can't. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-miss-help-me-analyze#post-1524713 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 03:27:06 +0000 janni 1524713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just a couple of thoughts. The unbuttoned look that you posted, looked best to my eye. Would love to see that with the cardi. I'm a huge fan of a shorter skirt length, and kind of wish that your skirt were a couple of inches shorter. lol </p> <p>Liked the untucked/cardi looked good, too. </p> <p>I really liked the untucked look with the cardio. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-miss-help-me-analyze#post-1524643 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 02:13:12 +0000 anne 1524643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think maybe if I do get a shirt replacement that I'd go for a blouse like this. Pic 1 Not this exact one though as I find the neckline a bit bare for my small chest. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-miss-help-me-analyze#post-1524594 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 01:29:22 +0000 rachylou 1524594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No not ankle straps... Just higher up from the toes... I'm not so sure how good ankle straps would work either... They kinda act more like mitten strings... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-miss-help-me-analyze#post-1524584 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 01:19:22 +0000 anne 1524584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Style Fan - don't you hate it when you lose your reply (happens to me a lot)<br />&nbsp;Rachy, thanks for getting back to me and clarifying. Re shoes do you mean with ankle straps?&nbsp; I'm not sure if they'd help enough with keeping my shoes on, but admit I haven't actually tried them. I'm also a bit worried about their stumpifying tendencies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-miss-help-me-analyze#post-1524578 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 01:13:29 +0000 Style Fan 1524578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just lost my reply.&nbsp; </p> <p>Short version.&nbsp; Love Anna's links.&nbsp; I think your outfit looks great as is but there is lots you can do from these ideas or Deborah's.</p> <p>I am a fan of buttoned up cardigans.&nbsp; Very versatile.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-miss-help-me-analyze#post-1524312 Tue, 21 Jul 2015 17:39:26 +0000 rachylou 1524312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wait! I thought the shirt in the pic three above my previous post was a different shirt! The one where you wear the shirt unbuttoned. Haha! Interesting! I think the way your arms are raised... The sleeves look very different... Maybe also the very strong necklace changes the equation, because that's the focal point.</p> <p>Also, totally OT, shoes with a higher cross band - they might be a nice addition to your shoe wardrobe, if you could find a comfy pair. Or do you already own such? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-miss-help-me-analyze#post-1524081 Tue, 21 Jul 2015 09:27:57 +0000 Astrid 1524081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also agree with Anna. Leaving the puff sleeve issue aside I like your original styling best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-miss-help-me-analyze#post-1524064 Tue, 21 Jul 2015 07:40:20 +0000 anne 1524064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes I reckon it is too overwhelming Rachy. I have quite square shoulders as it is.</p> <p>Which shirt did you mean by <br />&nbsp;"no puff second shirt is quite smart looking"? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-miss-help-me-analyze#post-1524060 Tue, 21 Jul 2015 07:20:24 +0000 rachylou 1524060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everything Anna has said. Your original styling is the best, and the no puff second shirt is quite smart looking. The puff sleeve top I feel needs the balance of a fuller skirt - but I fear it may still be too overwhelming... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-miss-help-me-analyze#post-1524052 Tue, 21 Jul 2015 06:30:05 +0000 lyn67 1524052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually liked it better like your original styling, but I can see now, feeling the puff sleeves under that cardi can be odd...:-(.<br />But wow, so fab unbutoned and statement necklace:-)). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-miss-help-me-analyze#post-1524039 Tue, 21 Jul 2015 05:00:35 +0000 anne 1524039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maneera, thanks for the suggestion. I'm afraid skinny belts look terrible on me though, possibly because I have such a long waist. About 2 inches is better. Unfortunately I am sized out of my belt at the moment </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-miss-help-me-analyze#post-1524037 Tue, 21 Jul 2015 04:49:25 +0000 anne 1524037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon - that is an interesting idea - putting the cardigan back to front. It is a bit of a look at the moment, isn't it. Reminds me too of Michelle Magorians children's book back home, about an english girl evacuated to the US for World War II, and&nbsp; her return to England - because she was wearing her cardigan back to front as per US fashion!</p> <p>I think I disagree about the button up look though. I actually think that buttoning this shirt right up is about the only current thing about it!!</p> <p>I have worn it unbuttoned in the past though. (see photo - note this is old and I was a lot slimmer then)</p> <p>Isobel - yes you are right. And this shirt is going. I have had it for over 2 years and if I can't make it work in that time, then I'm calling time on it!</p> <p>Also, I have another&nbsp; (new to me) shirt to show you in a few days... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-miss-help-me-analyze#post-1523997 Tue, 21 Jul 2015 03:01:22 +0000 Anonymous 1523997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agreeing completely with Anna's analysis. The shirt is not great alone, the puffed shoulders are difficult to cover with a cardigan, and alone or covered it's too much mass on the top. It doesn't look<i> bad</i> on you, but you'd need a different wardrobe to balance it and create a flattering outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-miss-help-me-analyze#post-1523969 Tue, 21 Jul 2015 02:21:21 +0000 shannon 1523969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can you leave the blouse unbuttoned a bit but keep the cardi on? With the cardi buttoned all the way &nbsp;up and the blouse buttoned all the way up, it's reading a little.. well, buttoned up. I have a crew neck cardi/pencil skirt comb that I wear in the winter, but I wear the cardi backwards (with the buttons down the back).</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-miss-help-me-analyze#post-1523966 Tue, 21 Jul 2015 02:17:06 +0000 anne 1523966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, that is exactly right - the puff sleeves are interfering!&nbsp; I like your ideas Anna, especially the 1st and 3rd (I like the look of scrunching, but not the feel, sadly).</p> <p>I think this shirt&nbsp;should to go. As you said, it won't be that hard to find another, better one.</p> <p>I do wear loose looks quite a bit (especially casually, and in summer), but yes I have angst about the fitted looks, which may be reflected in what I write to YLF about. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-miss-help-me-analyze#post-1523965 Tue, 21 Jul 2015 02:15:23 +0000 Maneera 1523965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, Deb is a genius. I like the #1 and #2 look very much. I think the problem with the shirt starts when you tuck it. It looks much better untucked. In 1, the cardi offers structure. But I would like to see a skinny belt worn over the shirt in 2. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-miss-help-me-analyze#post-1523962 Tue, 21 Jul 2015 02:09:10 +0000 annagybe 1523962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, I think the puff shoulders on the shirt are messing with the shape of the cardigan.<br />here's some ideas</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/71142869086055668/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/71142869086055668/</a></p> <p>Maybe scrunch the sleeves</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/496803402614332989/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/496803402614332989/</a></p> <p>Add a necklace</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/196610339953814000/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/196610339953814000/</a> </p> <p>ETA I think you're on the right track re the princess seaming. You seem to have a great fear of looking bigger and go for very fitted looks, but then you also fret about your body. I think a straighter cut shirt would look more modern. You could probably find one second hand.</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-miss-help-me-analyze#post-1523961 Tue, 21 Jul 2015 02:09:05 +0000 carter 1523961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think Deborah's suggestion (#1) works great. I was having a hard time picturing it before. I hope no one walked in you in the ladies' room! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-miss-help-me-analyze#post-1523960 Tue, 21 Jul 2015 02:08:48 +0000 anne 1523960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Carter and Anna. I agree about the necklines and buttons Anna. (and really appreciate your opinion)</p> <p>I think part of the reason I find this shirt so difficult is that is is a fitted design - ie princess seams - without being fitted on my body. Also the tucks at the top are very hard to iron.</p> <p>I think I was way too influenced by this being made by Cue, one of my favourite brands, when I bought it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-miss-help-me-analyze#post-1523957 Tue, 21 Jul 2015 02:02:38 +0000 anne 1523957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, so here is me trying out Deborahs suggestion (pic 1)<br />And the shirt by iteself untucked&nbsp; (pic 2) and tucked (pic 3)<br />And while I was there, 2 more versions of the cardi, unbuttoned (pic 4) and buttoned but not tucked.(pic 5) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-miss-help-me-analyze#post-1523938 Tue, 21 Jul 2015 01:41:00 +0000 annagybe 1523938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Actually I disagree. I really like the double buttoning up. I think it looks modern. I've been considering those crew neck cardigans for myself.&nbsp;<br />You probably need a different bottom, full midi skirt or culottes.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-miss-help-me-analyze#post-1523937 Tue, 21 Jul 2015 01:39:42 +0000 carter 1523937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the skirt! Love the cardi too. If the shirt's a miss, I can't tell. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-miss-help-me-analyze#post-1523935 Tue, 21 Jul 2015 01:37:29 +0000 Deborah 1523935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok this may or may not be work appropriate?!?</p> <p>How about wearing the white shirt untucked and the cardigan done up but with the final few buttons open at the bottom, creating a little 'v'. &nbsp;Idea being the shirt tails are visible and you have the solid white mid way down your body and then again at the collar. &nbsp;I could be completely wrong but I think this could be a more cohesive look.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-miss-help-me-analyze#post-1523924 Tue, 21 Jul 2015 01:32:12 +0000 Staysfit 1523924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anne, you're right, I cannot see the shirt, but the skirt is great, and I like it with the pink cardigan. Maybe the issue was too much white next to your face? I think you look great in that shade of pink. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-miss-help-me-analyze#post-1523901 Tue, 21 Jul 2015 01:02:00 +0000 anne 1523901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This doesn't look quite as bad at work as it did at home (I ran out of time to change!) but still isn't great.</p> <p>I was inspired to try wearing my shirt with the skirt by this post of Imogen's <a href="http://www.insideoutstyleblog.com/2015/03/styling-a-mens-white-tailored-shirt.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.insideoutstyleblog......shirt.html</a>.</p> <p>The shirt has really not been a very good addition to my wardrobe.</p> <p>Of course I realise you can hardly see it since I covered it up with the cardi..</p> <p>Generally, any comments or criticism welcome.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>