https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/almost-last-of-the-nas-chelsea-28s-halogen-kick-crops-bobeau-cardigan Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:27:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/almost-last-of-the-nas-chelsea-28s-halogen-kick-crops-bobeau-cardigan/page/2#post-1714718 Tue, 16 Aug 2016 04:02:44 +0000 Anonymous 1714718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thx Angie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/almost-last-of-the-nas-chelsea-28s-halogen-kick-crops-bobeau-cardigan/page/2#post-1714592 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 22:27:07 +0000 Tanya 1714592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also own the Teddies, in blush, and I sort-of sized down: I wear 0 or 2 in pants, and I got these in 0.&nbsp; They are even a little loose on me, especially at the waist (what's new, sigh...) but I refuse to even consider 00.&nbsp; I am hoping to get them in teal too for the fall. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/almost-last-of-the-nas-chelsea-28s-halogen-kick-crops-bobeau-cardigan/page/2#post-1714475 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 19:33:01 +0000 viva 1714475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I did not, but I did take the smaller of my two sizes. Reviews of the Teddies tend to rate them as TTS or just slightly larger than. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/almost-last-of-the-nas-chelsea-28s-halogen-kick-crops-bobeau-cardigan/page/2#post-1714473 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 19:31:02 +0000 Anonymous 1714473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I sized down in the teddies too, FYI. (Did not purchase but tried on.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/almost-last-of-the-nas-chelsea-28s-halogen-kick-crops-bobeau-cardigan/page/2#post-1714422 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 17:34:10 +0000 Angie 1714422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m back. Sorry for the delay, Suz. </p> <p>Hacking a few inches off the hems of the denim culottes WILL make them more streamlined, and less maximal. The released hem has an unexpectedly overwhelming effect. Try pinning them that way, just to be sure. I do like them the way they are too - with an untucked top like this, or a fitted tucked top. They could be a fun wild card, and quite affordable to get your foot in the door. The distressing is good for your casual lifestyle, and a great way to wear dressier tops and shoes. Play around a bit with them at home. Wear them for a few ours and assess whether you like what you see when you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror. Try lighter booties too. And if all that still makes you unsure - send them back. </p> <p>Personally, I think the denim culottes would be more popular on this thread if you styled them YOUR way. People are reacting to the bad light in the pics, the slight distortion of the camera angle, and the semi tuck that does not work here. Also - again, try pinning the length too. </p> <p>The Halogen crops look great from what I can see, and the purple fleece top is perfect for your work at home or lounging needs. &nbsp; </p> <p>Can I also applaud Jen, and I echo every word that she wrote. FWIW, I never see proportionally larger thighs when I look at your outfits. </p> <p>(The Teddies run big, and I sized down in them. Just in case you want them too). &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/almost-last-of-the-nas-chelsea-28s-halogen-kick-crops-bobeau-cardigan/page/2#post-1714391 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 16:30:39 +0000 Anonymous 1714391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say this earnestly ... IMO, you don't need to worry about your thighs, Suz. Personally, I think the culottes look great and are a fun wash. I don't find them unflattering on you and don't feel like they create any problem areas, of course, I am a culotte fan. No, they are not totally streamlined but that isn't the only key to flattery. Most important though, is how you feel in them. I believe you could work them into some cute outfits. I also think the length is definitely good for booties. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/almost-last-of-the-nas-chelsea-28s-halogen-kick-crops-bobeau-cardigan/page/2#post-1714361 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 15:33:44 +0000 Suz 1714361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It seems the culottes are unpopular. Thank you <b>SO </b>much for speaking honestly!! I see what you see in the photos. However, it's not exactly or not completely what I was seeing in the mirror and <b>Angie</b> especially encouraged me to try these -- so I'm going to play around with styling and take more photos this afternoon.&nbsp;</p> <p>I do suspect that one reason hers in today's post are more flattering is the even wash. The fading emphasizes the thickness of my thighs. Like <b>Janet</b>, I am a bit sensitive on that point. I don't have hips to speak of, but I do have thighs -- mine is a bit like a gymnast's build, actually -- though I'm taller and not as strong as a gymnast! And while that sounds fine in theory it can actually be trickier to get proportions right than it is for a woman with wide hips to match the thighs! For instance, curvy fits are a complete no-go on me. Yet my thighs could use that extra fabric. &nbsp;:)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/almost-last-of-the-nas-chelsea-28s-halogen-kick-crops-bobeau-cardigan#post-1714359 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 15:27:49 +0000 texstyle 1714359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't read everyone's reply, I stopped at Una's because I'm afraid I feel the same way. I really like everything else you got! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/almost-last-of-the-nas-chelsea-28s-halogen-kick-crops-bobeau-cardigan#post-1714349 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 14:43:14 +0000 Colette 1714349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You did great! I snagged the cropped version of the Zella leggings and a tank this year. I am really impressed with the Zella brand, especially the leggings. I actually like them more than my Lululemon, Nike Legendary and Athleta that were all 4x the price.</p> <p>Regarding the Halogen pants, I think the fit is right on you. I had the luxury of trying my usual size, a size up and a size down. The fit is forgiving and I could have really gone with any of them, depending on how I wanted them to fit, but I kept my usual size.</p> <p>The denim culottes. I love the idea of these but my eyes have not adjusted to this look, on anyone, yet. And I have no idea how they should fit so I'm no help at all. But I like they way you styled them in the first picture the best.</p> <p>I really like the cardigan! Earlier this year I bought a longer cardigan to use as a robe and I love it so much (I've worn it every day) my actual robes are in the holding zone on the way to the donate pile. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/almost-last-of-the-nas-chelsea-28s-halogen-kick-crops-bobeau-cardigan#post-1714334 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 14:07:31 +0000 anchie 1714334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everything looks great. I have a feeling that angle of picture is creating proportion issues with culottes.&nbsp;<br />And now we are all waiting for the promised big reveal </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/almost-last-of-the-nas-chelsea-28s-halogen-kick-crops-bobeau-cardigan#post-1714333 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 14:05:43 +0000 Janet 1714333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>100% agree with Una. I don't care for the culottes, but I am very sensitive to how they seem to create a wider effect on your lower half. I never ever think of this as an issue for your slim self, but I just don't find them flattering. I realize I might be in a small minority. I find culottes very tricky. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/almost-last-of-the-nas-chelsea-28s-halogen-kick-crops-bobeau-cardigan#post-1714330 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 13:56:17 +0000 Suz 1714330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Joyce,</b> thank you for coming back. I'm not sure how I feel about them because of the fading. If they were unfaded like Angie's, I would not even have a question about them -- I could figure out the styling more easily.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/almost-last-of-the-nas-chelsea-28s-halogen-kick-crops-bobeau-cardigan#post-1714329 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 13:55:22 +0000 Suz 1714329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Vivian. The kicks don't exactly squinch my waist but it's close -- if I gained a couple more pounds they would do so. Plus they are snug on my thighs. That is usually my "problem area" in pants. My thighs are disproportionately large it seems. Because they stretch, they do fit, but they don't fit with ease. Though maybe that is to be expected in a ponte pant.&nbsp;</p> <p>I am going to have to try the Teddies. I had been avoiding them out of fear of the $12.50 delivery charge and the idea that I would not wear. But maybe they are worth a shot! I like that they come on so many colours and look great on you, Diana, and Angie.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/almost-last-of-the-nas-chelsea-28s-halogen-kick-crops-bobeau-cardigan#post-1714327 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 13:52:49 +0000 Joyce B 1714327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I am liking the culottes on you today after reading Angie's blog. Maybe I just needed a little education on them... I think they will be fab for colder weather. Maybe that's what it was, I did not want to think about Fall or Winter.<br /> I hope you will keep and enjoy them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/almost-last-of-the-nas-chelsea-28s-halogen-kick-crops-bobeau-cardigan#post-1714314 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 13:42:18 +0000 viva 1714314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, quite a NAS haul for you overall! I ended up with only two things this year: the fringe vest and the booties, as both the Halogen crops and the Vince T-neck went back. The Halogens squinched my waist in my regular size and were not nearly as comfortable as my JCrew Teddis, so I let them go. I wonder if that's what you're experiencing?</p> <p>I love that purple sweater and am intrigued by your way of wearing it pinned closed - I'd never do that on my own and it looks great that way. And the color is really delicious.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/almost-last-of-the-nas-chelsea-28s-halogen-kick-crops-bobeau-cardigan#post-1714247 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 08:58:53 +0000 Style Fan 1714247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz you did well at the NAS.&nbsp; I love that cardigan.&nbsp; I had it in my shopping bag in green and then took it out.&nbsp; :(&nbsp; It looks great on you.&nbsp; The kick flares look great too.&nbsp; I am curious to hear more from Angie about the culottes.&nbsp; I think they can be hard to style if you are not use to them.&nbsp; The hem and flare is a big feature for those culottes.&nbsp; I wouldn't shorten them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/almost-last-of-the-nas-chelsea-28s-halogen-kick-crops-bobeau-cardigan#post-1714223 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 07:39:18 +0000 skylurker 1714223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the cardi on you (open) and the black trousers seem to fit well (hard to tell in pic though).</p> <p>I don't think the culottes are too long for boots, and I agree with Tanya that, when it comes to the length of cropped pants, it very much depends on what shoes you'll wear with them.</p> <p>I don't find the culottes flattering. You could make them JFE with styling though (and I know wide pants look awful in pictures in general). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/almost-last-of-the-nas-chelsea-28s-halogen-kick-crops-bobeau-cardigan#post-1714202 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 05:55:17 +0000 rachylou 1714202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the cardigan. Hard for me to see the kicks, but they look good at the hem from the back, lol. The culottes seem like a lot of culotte to me, esp with the dark shoe... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/almost-last-of-the-nas-chelsea-28s-halogen-kick-crops-bobeau-cardigan#post-1714187 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 04:16:49 +0000 Suz 1714187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wonder about the drape, too, <b>Beth Ann</b>. They'd feel more "culotte" like and less "Jean" like with that and I might like them better. But who is to say that one pair are enough? &nbsp;:)&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Tulle</b>, thanks. No constriction in the pants. Just no extra fabric, really.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Shevia</b>, the top is not really black and white -- it's just the lousy lighting. It's ink, white, palest ice blue, and a sort of royal blue. And despite the too-low-for-me neckline is one of my most worn items in this extremely hot summer we are having. It's actually too large for me in the side body as well, but I was desperate for tops so kept it anyway and the looseness has proved a virtue.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/almost-last-of-the-nas-chelsea-28s-halogen-kick-crops-bobeau-cardigan#post-1714182 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 03:44:39 +0000 Beth Ann 1714182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look terrific, Suz -- glad to see the Bobeau top on you -- it will be so cozy for working at home! &nbsp;The crop flares will be excellent for at home and travel -- good score.</p> <p>As for the culottes, the length doesn't bother me. &nbsp;I think I"d prefer a more even wash, however, and a bit more drape. &nbsp;However, I know you like a sense of structure in your clothes, and the heavier weight fabric does convey that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/almost-last-of-the-nas-chelsea-28s-halogen-kick-crops-bobeau-cardigan#post-1714181 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 03:44:22 +0000 tulle 1714181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To me, the denims look fine at that length, the black pants are keepers unless they feel constricting, and that cardigan really is a lovely color for you--nice shape, too.&nbsp; You might want to let it out of the house once in a while . . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/almost-last-of-the-nas-chelsea-28s-halogen-kick-crops-bobeau-cardigan#post-1714163 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 03:01:22 +0000 Jaime 1714163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, first of all what is the black and white top? I love it! You know I am crazy for culottes so keep that in mind - I say keep! Try with a darker heel and some skin. You make me regret not ordering the kick flares - are these regular length or petite? I was sure they would be too long and shortening them would mess them up, but they look perfect on you. Sweater- I have a slight poison eye for cardigans today (moody) but the color is beautiful.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/almost-last-of-the-nas-chelsea-28s-halogen-kick-crops-bobeau-cardigan#post-1714160 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 02:54:42 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1714160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the Chelsea28 pants with the top untucked. I think the length is almost short enough or perhaps just right, and would work great with booties. I'm surprised I don't really care for the semi-tuck look with them (though I know you were just giving us a view of the top part of the pants). <br />I can't tell anything about the fit of the Halogens, but they are cute on you. <br />The cardigan is a luscious color and looks great on you as well. <br />Looks like you scored, Suz! I will impatiently await tomorrow's reveal. </p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/almost-last-of-the-nas-chelsea-28s-halogen-kick-crops-bobeau-cardigan#post-1714096 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 00:49:13 +0000 Anonymous 1714096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's all great. I would wear the culottes with the shirt untucked because the tuck is making you look a bit short waisted (although I love the short waist/long leg look).</p> <p>I love that cardigan, especially done up.</p> <p>I think the kick crops are fab on you but do you need some higher shaft booties? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/almost-last-of-the-nas-chelsea-28s-halogen-kick-crops-bobeau-cardigan#post-1714081 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 00:18:38 +0000 Suz 1714081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Joyce</b>, a ten inch rise is <b>definitely</b> a high rise on me -- but not <b>too</b> high, I mean if you like high rises, LOL. &nbsp;I am short in stature and short waisted but weirdly long in the rise. So it's actually comfortable for me, which is one reason these culottes tempt me. My sequinned culottes have a much lower rise and it is almost too low, I think.&nbsp;</p> <p>By the way to clarify, that top is not from NAS -- it's just what I had on, on this super hot day!!</p> <p><b>Angie</b>, <b>THANK YOU </b>and I will look forward to tomorrow's post. I would always wear a 2 to 2.5 or 3 inch heel with these, I think. I'd either wear with sandal booties, cage sandals, block heel gladiators, or booties with a 2 to 2.5 inch heel.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Karie </b>- -good point about sit test! They totally pass the sit test. I know it's so hard to judge with black pants. Oy. In Canada they are out of these babies. I could order a 4 from the US and have them sent to my US address but I suspect these are the right size. The 4s might work equally well but these are fine. They're an ankle pant, not a shorter length -- a bit different from some -- so I don't think the length is necessarily wrong on me -- especially when I see it on others. On the super tall Fabbers like you they are shorter but on most of us (and even on the model) they are just above ankle length.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/almost-last-of-the-nas-chelsea-28s-halogen-kick-crops-bobeau-cardigan#post-1714073 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 00:04:16 +0000 Joyce B 1714073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am glad Angie chimed in with good news about the culottes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/almost-last-of-the-nas-chelsea-28s-halogen-kick-crops-bobeau-cardigan#post-1714072 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 00:02:46 +0000 Joyce B 1714072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You got some very nice items, Suz. The kick flares are fab with that top and I also love the Bobeau topper on you.<br /> I agree that the culottes are a bit long and I also see what Una is saying about the proportions. The web says the front rise is 10", could that rise be a little too high for your lovely figure? That's the best I can say from looking at the picts on my phone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/almost-last-of-the-nas-chelsea-28s-halogen-kick-crops-bobeau-cardigan#post-1714069 Sun, 14 Aug 2016 23:56:38 +0000 Angie 1714069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I am heading out and will reply in more detail later, but I had to chime in quickly to say that I LOVE the denim culottes. No need to hack if you wear a heel. Tomorrow's outfit post might help with seeing these differently.&nbsp;</p> <p>Tanya, I like your denim culottes length too. I think the length looks good. I don't mean to sound inconsistent.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/almost-last-of-the-nas-chelsea-28s-halogen-kick-crops-bobeau-cardigan#post-1714043 Sun, 14 Aug 2016 22:38:31 +0000 Karie 1714043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the Halogen crops and the Bobeau cardigan. Because of the lighting in the photo and the dark pants, I can't really tell if they look too tight or not. Did you do the sit test? Can you order through your store in Canada to try the bigger size and avoid shipping costs? You might want to wear those around the house for a while and see if they stretch out a bit before you do anything. The length of the kick flares looks just a tad long, but I would go back to Angie's posts about that to be sure (2 to 4 inches above the ankle bone, I think?).</p> <p>And the Chelsea28's, oh the Chelsea28's! The culottes I wish I had ordered. I think they're too long, Suz. Do they come in a petite size? If not, I would take them a good tailor and see if they can shorten them while keeping the integrity of the hemline. They probably can't, but hey, it doesn't hurt to ask! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/almost-last-of-the-nas-chelsea-28s-halogen-kick-crops-bobeau-cardigan#post-1714038 Sun, 14 Aug 2016 22:26:43 +0000 Suz 1714038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all so much for the great feedback.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Tanya,</b> your comments re shoes and booties are particularly helpful. I will probably wear the kicks exclusively with booties. Their weight is such that they feel like a late fall/ winter item to me and that means booties for sure in my climate. So probably they are good as is.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Una</b>, I fear you may be right, alas. It may be fixed by hemming. I'll have to see. I'd be sad to lose that fun folded hem detail, though -- then they become like many others around. Or perhaps I'd be better served by some with tencel in them for better drape. I think my sequinned culottes are shorter. I'll do a comparison post tomorrow.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Barbara Diane</b> -- the kicks are not at all uncomfortable, no -- they are super stretchy. And they button up without problem. I tend to wear my tailored items a little bit looser than this, is all. Thanks for the input on the culottes as well. All opinions valued!</p> <p><b>Roxanna, Staysfit, RunswithScissors,</b> thank you. I suspect you are right re the length.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p>