https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/actual-summer-wiw-and-what-i-bought Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 05 May 2026 12:22:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/actual-summer-wiw-and-what-i-bought#post-1516533 Wed, 08 Jul 2015 00:25:38 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1516533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like everything except the jacket. I think perhaps you could get something that looks more like a kimono jacket so you'd have the bigger sleeve width at the shoulder. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/actual-summer-wiw-and-what-i-bought#post-1516453 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 21:23:50 +0000 Anonymous 1516453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Loving the Everlane t dress and the Proenza top. I don't think it (Proenza) is too big at all, in fact it looks pretty perfect to me. &nbsp;No comment on the high waisted jeans - I wouldn't know how or what to do with them. &nbsp;Way out of my comfort zone. &nbsp;I'm just so -so on the Aritizia jacket - it's neither here nor there in terms of a real dolman fit - just doesn't look like much.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/actual-summer-wiw-and-what-i-bought#post-1516450 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 21:07:32 +0000 Anonymous 1516450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We'll have to see how it goes with the jeans. Yah, you don't want jeans that make you feel like you have issues I suppose you could wear the new ones around a bit and see if you get overly baggy butt, and see if you can live with that. Do you have some cropped tops already?<br />Too bad about those sandals.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/actual-summer-wiw-and-what-i-bought#post-1516438 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 20:25:26 +0000 Greyscale 1516438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, I'm a queen now too! Thanks, Angie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/actual-summer-wiw-and-what-i-bought#post-1516357 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 17:00:24 +0000 approprio 1516357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice selection! I think you made the right call on the jacket, and predict the tags will be cut on that gorgeous PS blouse. </p> <p>The jeans look nice from here but you have to be happy with them. I'm not a huge fan of a high rise on close fitting pants for myself, so I can understand your hesitation.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/actual-summer-wiw-and-what-i-bought#post-1516232 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 14:13:03 +0000 Angie 1516232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hereby crown you Queen Redhead. Nice that you're leaving your hair down more often because it's SUCH a statement.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/actual-summer-wiw-and-what-i-bought#post-1516076 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 04:18:49 +0000 Greyscale 1516076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok! The jacket has been returned, the jeans have been exchanged for one size larger, and the PS shirt is hanging in my closet though I haven't quite cut the tags yet.</p> <p>The jeans size thing - this particular style apparently stretches a LOT, as all the salesgirls told me. I got a friendly lecture when I exchanged them, a reminder that I can't come back and complain in two weeks if the bigger ones stretch too much. They're right, and the bigger size does have some extra fabric on my butt and thighs, but I'd rather be comfortable and if they end up really too big I will just sell them at a loss.</p> <p>Incidentally, today I finally received the Eileen Fisher sandals I posted about a few weeks ago and they were far too tight on my ankles and instep. So if any of you ladies have slender ankles and low-volume feet, this style might work well for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/actual-summer-wiw-and-what-i-bought#post-1516060 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 03:13:49 +0000 Anonymous 1516060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Shevia. The jacket looks like the sleeves start too low or something. There is a better one out there for you. My favorite piece is the PS sleeveless shirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/actual-summer-wiw-and-what-i-bought#post-1516059 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 03:07:47 +0000 Maneera 1516059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good you decided to send the jacket back. I love love love that dress! </p> <p>As for jeans, try sizing up. With high waist jeans, it helps to wear a forgiving fit because the jeans close so high up. Slight weight fluctuations can make a snug high waist uncomfortable, at least until it stretches out. Same happens after every wash when the jeans feel snug. I have done the same thing in the past - bought a size smaller that was pressing my tummy uncomfortably and then never worn the jeans at all. After all, you have to wear it for sometime to stretch it! And I didn't want to be uncomfortable for that 'sometime'. Worth trying a bigger size </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/actual-summer-wiw-and-what-i-bought#post-1516053 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 02:58:39 +0000 Jaime 1516053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The only thing I don't like is the jacket you are returning. It is worth trying the jeans in a size up to see if you prefer them - they look terrific here, but if they are uncomfortable what good are they? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/actual-summer-wiw-and-what-i-bought#post-1515983 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 00:24:54 +0000 Thin White Duchess 1515983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Way to do summer and stick with your look! Love the side view of the PS sleeveless top-- that overlapping panel thing is great. I think the size is just right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/actual-summer-wiw-and-what-i-bought#post-1515973 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 00:12:48 +0000 Brooklyn 1515973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Slightly overwhelmed by your fabulousness here! I really like the tee dress, top and jeans. The top size looks right to me. I agree about passing on the jacket. I haven't tried high waisted jeans (yet) but maybe the feeling of fabric against your stomach is something you get used to? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/actual-summer-wiw-and-what-i-bought#post-1515967 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 00:03:25 +0000 Greyscale 1515967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So I've been wearing the jeans for a few minutes to see if they're comfortable enough, and I really wonder if I should go up a size. These are the softest and stretchiest I've found, but I hate things squishing my tummy. Maybe high waist jeans are just not for me. But I love the look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/actual-summer-wiw-and-what-i-bought#post-1515939 Mon, 06 Jul 2015 22:47:35 +0000 unfrumped 1515939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not sure I'm getting to everything but, dress is fab, great color and hem; sleeveless shirt looks good to me, but&nbsp; I realize sometimes if you move around or have different views maybe fit looks different; jacket is not fab enough for you, but I so hear you on the problem of toppers for bulky sweaters. A BIG problem with more trendy tops. In fall and winter I just wore trench or coat, never really found a roomy jacket or special coat. Maybe look for something more cocoon-ish, roomy enough but sleeker, not so boxy. Or flared. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/actual-summer-wiw-and-what-i-bought#post-1515937 Mon, 06 Jul 2015 22:40:38 +0000 Greyscale 1515937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Angie and MuseumGal! It's been red since I was born. I got this copper color, my brother has a more sun-faded red, and my youngest brother was blond blond blond until he got older and the red beard and highlights came in - now people think he's a redhead too. I put it up / pulled back most days but I'm trying to be better about leaving it down more often.</p> <p>Smittie - you're right, the jeans look exactly like they're meant to. My writing wasn't clear - I gained two full pants sizes this year, it's not just that I had to size up for these jeans. I'm just not used to the fact that I have hips now, so seeing myself in form-fitting clothes is disconcerting. It's like it's someone else's body, but there's nothing wrong with it, if that makes sense?</p> <p>The jacket is going back. I discovered that I can return it to the store (for credit rather than a full refund, as it was on sale). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/actual-summer-wiw-and-what-i-bought#post-1515930 Mon, 06 Jul 2015 22:30:52 +0000 Angie 1515930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You DO have gorgeous hair. Have you always been a redhead?&nbsp;</p> <p>I LOVE the sleeveless shirt in #5. Killer on you. Dress is amazing too. Hard to comment on the jeans without a front view. And you might like to layer the jacket over those bulkier items to assess its fabness.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/actual-summer-wiw-and-what-i-bought#post-1515920 Mon, 06 Jul 2015 22:15:43 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1515920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great picks. The jacket I feel like is in this weird in-between, loose but not so baggy it looks intentional, just too big. I'd pass if you are unsure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/actual-summer-wiw-and-what-i-bought#post-1515915 Mon, 06 Jul 2015 22:08:51 +0000 shedev 1515915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the top, pants and dress, but I'd pass on the jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/actual-summer-wiw-and-what-i-bought#post-1515878 Mon, 06 Jul 2015 20:43:00 +0000 Jenn 1515878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the layering in the first outfit and the general urban minimalism of your whole look. The jacket doesn't quite do it for me. I know it needs to be oversized to fit over bulkier tops, but something about the combination of the length and boxiness is just too much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/actual-summer-wiw-and-what-i-bought#post-1515876 Mon, 06 Jul 2015 20:21:28 +0000 MuseumGal 1515876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My goodness, I had no idea you had such FABULOUS hair! &nbsp;I can't get past it to look at your outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/actual-summer-wiw-and-what-i-bought#post-1515874 Mon, 06 Jul 2015 20:17:41 +0000 Anonymous 1515874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi grayscale. What is the issue with the high rise skinnies? I think they look the way they're supposed to. Maybe you're just not used to the silhouette?</p> <p>I do love the sleeveless shirt and the dress . I don't think you need to size down but it's hard for me to gauge that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/actual-summer-wiw-and-what-i-bought#post-1515860 Mon, 06 Jul 2015 19:41:10 +0000 Anonymous 1515860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfits! The shorts outfit shows nice layering with the sweater and shirt. The tee dress is fab! I love that side view picture of it showing the angled hemline. Also, your new sleeveless shirt and jeans look great to me. Nice fit on both items.</p> <p>Like you, I'm a little on the fence about the jacket. as Jackie said it does seem a bit boxy.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/actual-summer-wiw-and-what-i-bought#post-1515853 Mon, 06 Jul 2015 19:14:03 +0000 jackiec 1515853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay for summer weather! Love your looks. That dress is outstanding - no wonder you love it. I like the sleeveless top and the jeans too - i don't think I'd size down on the top, but I'll defer to the experts. My first impression of the jacket was that it seemed a bit big and boxy. Then I read that you didn't necessarily love it. Hmm. First thought is return, but I can see the need to wear it over bulkier tops. But if you don't&nbsp;<i>love&nbsp;</i>it then that should be the answer. Up to you. Not bad. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/actual-summer-wiw-and-what-i-bought#post-1515849 Mon, 06 Jul 2015 19:09:12 +0000 Greyscale 1515849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We had real summer weather last week, and the threads about summer dressing inspired me to wear shorts. To be fair, even our "summer" weather is quite mild, so the shorts outfit needed a light sweater for part of the day.</p> <p>Photos 1+2: What I wore. Gap boyfriend shorts, Everlane silk, Madewell sweater, Rag &amp; Bone loafers.</p> <p>I've bought a few things recently and as usual I can't decide which are winners and which should go back. Here are a few:</p> <p>3+4: Everlane cotton tee dress. I think I love it. Will bring it on my trip this week as a casual but sharp outfit.</p> <p>5+6: Proenza Schouler cotton shirt on deep discount from the Rack. I love sleeveless button downs, so I think this is a keeper, but I wonder if I should go down one size? It's still expensive so I want it to be great.</p> <p>7: My new high waist skinny jeans (also in 5+6). They'll stretch out (so far they squish my tummy too much). I'm having trouble with my body image in these - I went up two jeans sizes and I feel weird. But the high waist is needed for cropped tops and these are better than the zillion others I tried. The brand is Neuw.</p> <p>8+9: Dolman sleeve jacket from Aritzia. I really wanted this to work because I have nothing I can wear over bulky tops, and it's been a huge wardrobe hole. I might keep it just because of that, but I don't love it. What do you think? </p>