https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-new-basic-wiw Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 28 May 2026 20:38:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-new-basic-wiw#post-1779291 Fri, 17 Feb 2017 03:32:38 +0000 Jaime 1779291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't generally love cardigans but this one looks like it was made for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-new-basic-wiw#post-1779221 Fri, 17 Feb 2017 00:19:23 +0000 Anonymous 1779221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great find. Looks wonderful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-new-basic-wiw#post-1779161 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 21:58:22 +0000 jill58 1779161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great. Perfect fit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-new-basic-wiw#post-1779157 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 21:46:45 +0000 Greyscale 1779157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No flash, but I was standing in full light from my windows. Usually I take photos from a different angle.</p> <p>I think the shirt is fine in indoor lighting. Maybe sheer in sunlight -- I'll ask a friend next time I wear it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-new-basic-wiw#post-1779140 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 20:54:07 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1779140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this cardigan on you. I am a huge fan of cardigans with blouses and jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-new-basic-wiw#post-1779076 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 17:42:46 +0000 kkards 1779076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>sometimes fashion is like people, the 1st impression is misleading, and you need to get past it to see the true worth.....</p> <p>great cardi, and fab FFBO</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-new-basic-wiw#post-1779070 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 17:36:14 +0000 Emily K 1779070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You expressed my thoughts on cardigans, exactly. &nbsp;Maybe I should go back for a second look at the style. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-new-basic-wiw#post-1779026 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 15:44:04 +0000 Angie 1779026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FABULOUS on you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-new-basic-wiw#post-1778961 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 11:59:05 +0000 bella 1778961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>simple and beautiful. May I just say, I love your hair in a ponytail! What an interesting juxtaposition with your undercut.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-new-basic-wiw#post-1778943 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 10:18:37 +0000 Sisi 1778943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am happy that you found something that you like, and for that price! I like this cardi on you. Probably it has the right proportions/details that make it work. The right garment is such a combination of factors! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-new-basic-wiw#post-1778939 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 09:53:41 +0000 Style Fan 1778939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great look.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-new-basic-wiw#post-1778932 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 09:15:40 +0000 Tisa 1778932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your look.</p> <p>Did you use flash when taking the photo? They can do weird things to dark tops that usually aren't see-through.</p> <p>*Edit: spelling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-new-basic-wiw#post-1778926 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 08:59:02 +0000 rachylou 1778926@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's really a lovely cardigan. Hangs so well. Maybe the thing is, grandpa cardis have been the thing for so long... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-new-basic-wiw#post-1778924 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 08:50:55 +0000 Greyscale 1778924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For years my FFBO was a silk sleeveless shirt, skinnies, and a drapey waterfall cardigan. I've drifted away from the waterfall cardigans -- styles change, and I can't seem to find one that fits the way I want. But the alternatives didn't seem better -- I've always had a poison eye for 'boyfriend' cardigans for myself, even as they became trendy. I think because I don't see myself as preppy and I associate the look with that style. Anyway, with all that, my old FFBO hasn't been such a fallback the past year or so. </p> <p>Then I was at Crossroads Trading (used clothing) and found this J Crew cardigan in mint condition and tried it on. I love it! It flatters my shape more than a big draped cardigan (I prefer de-emphasizing my chest). And the pockets stand open with a bit of structure that adds some distinct style to the look. And for $16, it can't be beat! I think this will get a lot of use this year, though it's getting too warm for merino. So here's what I wore today, just a basic outfit that I can repeat again and again. (It would be better with a collared shirt open at the neck, rather than this neckline, but that's ok.)</p> <p>I wonder why I had such a negative opinion until I tried it. It's such a simple basic that it's hard to see why I'd object. And I wonder if this means I'm shifting back towards closer fits. </p> <p>(Edit: Yikes, I'm pretty sure my silk shirt isn't that see through in normal light. I hope!)</p>