https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-striped-wiw-and-a-decision-to-make Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:48:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-striped-wiw-and-a-decision-to-make#post-2187830 Sun, 18 Apr 2021 20:22:56 +0000 Style Fan 2187830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the olive jumpsuit but I am a spectator.&nbsp; If you have bad karma with zippers then you might not wear it.&nbsp; Great sweater from Sezanne!&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-striped-wiw-and-a-decision-to-make#post-2187825 Sun, 18 Apr 2021 19:37:25 +0000 smittie 2187825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, the fit and colour of the green one are perfection on you!<br /> I agree that the neckline will look better open. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-striped-wiw-and-a-decision-to-make#post-2187730 Sun, 18 Apr 2021 09:26:24 +0000 Cardiff girl 2187730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sweater is lovely on you.l agree that the brown play suit needs to go.<br />you look fantastic in the Olive but you don’t sound comfortable with it .Jumpsuits are on trend so you are bound to be able to find another one you do love. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-striped-wiw-and-a-decision-to-make#post-2187692 Sun, 18 Apr 2021 02:53:32 +0000 Sal 2187692@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the stripes - and whilst the playsuit and boilersuit look good, it sounds as though there are a few reasons to send back.&nbsp; If you keep the olive, I would understand as the fit is spot on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-striped-wiw-and-a-decision-to-make#post-2187671 Sun, 18 Apr 2021 02:35:57 +0000 Jaime 2187671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sweater is a no brainer - looks great! I am leaning against the jumpsuit, even though it looks great and very chic. The zipper thing bothers me - will it unzip? will it be cold against your skin? will it buckle as Jonesy suggests?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-striped-wiw-and-a-decision-to-make#post-2187638 Sun, 18 Apr 2021 00:15:40 +0000 Jenn 2187638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On the jumpsuit, you know yourself...are you a maximizer or a satisficer? I have had pieces like that where the fit was good and it was close enough to what I wanted that I decided to keep, but I’m a maximizer and always kind of kick myself a little when something better inevitably shows up. If you kept it, would you be happy to accept it as it is, or would you always sort of have one eye looking for something more perfect? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-striped-wiw-and-a-decision-to-make#post-2187634 Sat, 17 Apr 2021 23:16:50 +0000 Jonesy 2187634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the look of the olive jumpsuit, but the zipper would give me pause as well (even without the bad zipper karma). How does the zipper behave when you sit down? I hate that feeling of the zipper kind of buckling and poking out when seated :). That sweater is fab-u-lous!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-striped-wiw-and-a-decision-to-make#post-2187583 Sat, 17 Apr 2021 20:39:48 +0000 rachylou 2187583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It does look really really good on you, you know... I think you should keep it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-striped-wiw-and-a-decision-to-make#post-2187582 Sat, 17 Apr 2021 20:33:00 +0000 LaPed 2187582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all! I'm still leaning toward sending the green one back, but it's so hard to pass up a piece that fits just right everywhere! :)</p> <p>Notsaf -- Alex Mill is probably what I'll try next. My short-sleeve jumpsuit came from them last year and I *love* it. Their overalls are super cute too...</p> <p>Nemosmom -- I've been looking at the Sea Suit since last spring, but I'm worried that a second short-sleeve jumpsuit might split wears with my current one. That said, I set up restock notifications for three different colours (light blue, light green, and off white), and if any of those comes back in my size, I'll probably give it a try. Its vibe is different enough from my current one that I could see having both... I seem to be getting deeper and deeper into one-piece dressing. :D&nbsp;</p> <p>Irina -- I love the idea of utility pieces styled with more femme shoes, I just don't really have any. It's mostly oxfords and boots over here, which add to the uniform vibe instead of countering it. I have a few pairs of mary-jane style flats, but mary-janes plus a one-piece outfit makes me feel a bit like a toddler (!). Luckily sandal season is coming... And maybe someday I'll find cute flats that stay on my heels but don't pinch my toes.&nbsp;</p> <p>Rachylou -- You know, I think the "Yes comrade!" vibe is part of the appeal. ;)&nbsp;</p> <p>Suntiger -- Yes, I'm tempted to play around with tacking down the collar. It wouldn't be too hard. It's mostly a matter of whether I can get over the long front zipper. That's the biggest sticking point (literally, lol) for me.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-striped-wiw-and-a-decision-to-make#post-2187534 Sat, 17 Apr 2021 17:30:40 +0000 Janet 2187534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m a sucker for a good Henley style so I love the sweater!</p> <p>There are so many jumpsuits out there right now that I can’t help but think your reservations mean this is not the right one, even though it fits nicely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-striped-wiw-and-a-decision-to-make#post-2187533 Sat, 17 Apr 2021 17:30:07 +0000 Anonymous 2187533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I looked anywhere as good as you do in that jumpsuit I’d be wearing it every opportunity I had . I’m with Irina as far as styling . The shorts version and the striped sweater are both great too . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-striped-wiw-and-a-decision-to-make#post-2187529 Sat, 17 Apr 2021 17:25:42 +0000 Angie 2187529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super cute striped top! I like the buttons and pretty blouson sleeves.</p> <p>As fab as the olive boiler suit looks - I vote return. Bad zipper karma, and a neckline that annoys you is not good enough. Next!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-striped-wiw-and-a-decision-to-make#post-2187510 Sat, 17 Apr 2021 16:00:45 +0000 nemosmom 2187510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>Rats on the Outerknown jumpsuits!&nbsp; I love the quality of their stuff and just added a second blanket shirt!&nbsp; *heart eyes*<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Did you try their SEA jumpsuit? It buttons up from the waist - but not ALL The way up...&nbsp; They have (had?) a lighter olive in it (I have it and live in it in the summer). It is a regular piece in their collection; it comes around every year...&nbsp; <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I actually like the olive jumpsuit on you (a lot), but I hear your hesitation...&nbsp; If you feel like you have doubts, I would send it back.&nbsp; Don't try to force it to work if you know for sure it won't.<br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-striped-wiw-and-a-decision-to-make#post-2187501 Sat, 17 Apr 2021 15:27:04 +0000 notsaf 2187501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE the olive jumpsuit on you: it looks absolutely fabulous, somehow elegant, cool, and tough all at the same time (perhaps my wardrobe ideal!), but if it's not comfortable because of the details you mention (zip, belt, collar), you should pass.&nbsp;</p> <p>Fwiw, I have the Alex Mill jumpsuit below with no belt and a collar styled as in you #4: it works nicely on its own and with a layer underneath, which is a great way to do a jumpsuit in the colder weather. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-striped-wiw-and-a-decision-to-make#post-2187494 Sat, 17 Apr 2021 15:12:56 +0000 kkards 2187494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the olive jumpsuit. Love the way it fits, love the color. And its say keep, but you list so many reasons you don’t like it that i wonder if you would actually wear it.&nbsp;<br />Re the sweater, well you had me at stripes!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-striped-wiw-and-a-decision-to-make#post-2187486 Sat, 17 Apr 2021 15:00:26 +0000 Irina 2187486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the olive jumpsuit, fits you so well. One can only dream to look that good in a jumpsuit :)<div>Yes to opening more the collar and scrunched sleeves would give more relaxed vibe. I prefer the outfits where jumpsuits like this one are paired with more refined shoes, like flats, mules.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-striped-wiw-and-a-decision-to-make#post-2187373 Sat, 17 Apr 2021 05:36:41 +0000 Sloper 2187373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that the jumpsuit looks a little too uniform-ish when totally zipped/buttoned up, and that an open collar would help.&nbsp; Maybe give the cuffs and hems a bit of a roll-up too.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I adore olive - and have those same Alex Mill pants!&nbsp; And dying for the Vans!!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-striped-wiw-and-a-decision-to-make#post-2187367 Sat, 17 Apr 2021 04:14:51 +0000 Bijou 2187367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the military vibe and fit of the jumpsuit, but with a statement item like this, if you are wavering, return, because it is so much easier to just pop on something easier to wear - like that wonderful sweater which is perfect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-striped-wiw-and-a-decision-to-make#post-2187359 Sat, 17 Apr 2021 03:14:05 +0000 Gigi 2187359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the sweater...I love it when stalking pays off!</p> <p>The jumpsuit looks amazing on you, but it sounds as if it it has quite a few strikes against it. If the neckline isn't what you want, I would be tempted to return. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-striped-wiw-and-a-decision-to-make#post-2187354 Sat, 17 Apr 2021 03:02:12 +0000 rachylou 2187354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look cute in the jumpsuits, that they’re a good look on you. But certainly they must fit, and it has to be said... the long one makes me want to say, ‘Yes Comrade, right away Comrade!’ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-striped-wiw-and-a-decision-to-make#post-2187344 Sat, 17 Apr 2021 01:34:51 +0000 Anonymous 2187344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The olive jump suit looks a little off, maybe a bit too uniformish? The fit looks great. It depends on how you feel </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-striped-wiw-and-a-decision-to-make#post-2187336 Sat, 17 Apr 2021 00:33:54 +0000 Sally 2187336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the jumpsuit looks great.&nbsp; It really suits you.&nbsp; but then again you need to be happy yourself with what you are wearing and you need to weigh up whether you would love it enough to wear it enough.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-striped-wiw-and-a-decision-to-make#post-2187330 Sat, 17 Apr 2021 00:21:31 +0000 chewyspaghetti 2187330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The sweater is a great find, and I really love the long jumpsuit on you....but if you don't love it, then send it back. Life is too short to wear clothes you have to convince yourself of. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-striped-wiw-and-a-decision-to-make#post-2187314 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 23:32:34 +0000 Anonymous 2187314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Would it work to sew the collar open into place? It's a great fit and color!<br /> Not sure about the short sleeves + shorts of the other- I know you said it's going back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-striped-wiw-and-a-decision-to-make#post-2187310 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 23:23:07 +0000 LaPed 2187310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t think I’ve shared this Sezane sweater yet. I picked it up secondhand online a couple months ago after stalking it for a while. It’s a combination or two of my favorite things: Bretons and henleys! The sleeves are just a little ballooned, but not so much as to be impractical. It’s a perfect length for higher rises, but not so short you couldn’t wear it with a mid rise. It’s all cotton, so I have a merino tank top underneath for warmth (we have several inches of new snow on the ground today... sigh...). Pants are from Alex Mill a couple years ago. Sneakers are insulated Vans, because snow.</p> <p>I ordered two more jumpsuit type thingies to try on. Both are from Outerknown, which nemosmom suggested a while back. The shorts version is a bit too big all over (and a bit too orange for me too), so it’s going back. </p> <p>The long green one, though, I’m on the fence about. On one hand, it fits great and I love the colour. On the other hand, I’m really not a fan of zippers, and this one has a front zip, something I said I’d avoid. I have bad zipper karma, and don’t like to worry about getting stuck in my clothes, or not being able to close them back up. I also don’t really love the high neckline — a little too close to an actual uniform for me. The buttons are placed such that it doesn’t look right to just leave them open, but it does seem like I could iron the collar down as in #4 and it would be much better, a little more open. Oh, and the included belt is a bit shorter than I’d like. Not a total deal-breaker, but it means I’d probably wear it sans belt (as in #3) most of the time. I think I will probably say next, but there is definitely part of me that wants to keep it!</p> <p>ETA — sorry for the ridiculous yard work ponytail/headband combo! Keeping it real I guess. </p>