https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-tale-of-two-gilets-or-positive-and-negative Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:12:34 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-tale-of-two-gilets-or-positive-and-negative#post-1734445 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 12:26:50 +0000 Suz 1734445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Traci </b>raises a good point about the belting. It will depend on the fabric composition. I couldn't successfully belt my grey knit drapey vest because it was a bit too thick and stiff (the very reasons I thought it might work better for me, ironically). But I had a waterfall sweater once that I could wear belted (it was EF, sent to me by another forum member who didn't like the colour on her) and it worked really well and was the only time I really got into drape.&nbsp;</p> <p>I must say in the photo the white one looks smashing on you, so it may also be a case of your gentlewomanly persona preferring a more tailored appearance, more than objective looks?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-tale-of-two-gilets-or-positive-and-negative#post-1734440 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 12:21:39 +0000 Traci 1734440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both outfits, but agree with others that even the slight differences in the pieces make the whole looks rather different from each other. &nbsp;I do really like Suz's idea of wearing the white one belted sometimes. &nbsp;Hopefully the draped parts aren't in an awkward place for that. &nbsp;</p> <p>These outfits are very helpful for me to see. &nbsp;I'm keen on the idea of a longer gilet or vest for myself, but in the past whenever I've had a vest of any sort in my closet it just doesn't get worn.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-tale-of-two-gilets-or-positive-and-negative#post-1734411 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 10:13:16 +0000 Style Fan 1734411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the white gilet.&nbsp;The colour is very flattering to you.&nbsp; &nbsp;As Suz says it is hard to compare the outfits.&nbsp; I also don't wear drapey tops because they overwhelm me.&nbsp; I do better in more structured and tailored tops.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-tale-of-two-gilets-or-positive-and-negative#post-1734339 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 02:57:57 +0000 Suz 1734339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks great on you (and you look great) in both flats and heels version!</p> <p>I like the other outfit too, but it's sort of hard to compare. I also think it's a great idea to belt it later esp. if there is more weight loss. And I can completely identify with your feelings about this style as I can't wear it very well, either. I had a grey one, inexpensive, that I experimented with last year because I adore the style so much on others -- but I ended up wearing it about 4 times and then donating because I simply didn't like it on myself. I do better with the tailored versions.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-tale-of-two-gilets-or-positive-and-negative#post-1734317 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 01:41:48 +0000 L'Abeille 1734317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Today was my second time wearing my newest gilet, a mid-length white one. Really, this outfit was an excuse to pull my beloved cable knit skirt out of storage without looking too boring.</p> <p>Once I had the outfit together, I realized it's almost the exact inverse of one I wore (and posted) 6 months ago.<br /> Which do you like best?</p> <p>Does the drapey style of the new version work for me? It was bought sort of on the rebound, as a reward to myself for passing over the (pricier) thigh-length tailored black one I loved, because I already had a hip and a calf length structured black one... It's a bit of a departure for me; I generally avoid super flowy shapes like waterfall cardigans, because I lack the bust real estate to make them hang gracefully, and they hide the bit of waist that is emerging with weight loss; but I think this is JFE. (I did get some comments on the weight loss... but only after I switched from flats to heels.)</p> <p>In the next iteration, I may crossover and belt it. </p>