https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-exercise-in-button-front-shirts-pic-heavy Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:05:03 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-exercise-in-button-front-shirts-pic-heavy/page/2#post-615684 Wed, 09 May 2012 04:33:54 +0000 goldenpig 615684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Claire, you are so stylish and creative with the layering! It's like a lookbook of buttondown shirts! I love how the bright shirts underneath give a pop of color. But do you not like wearing the bright shirts on their own? My favorite looks are 1, 2, and 5 (#5 is absolutely smashing, straight out of Parisian Chic)! I'm not as keen on 8-10 but the rest of them are awesome too! Thanks for the buttondown primer! Bookmarking for future reference! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-exercise-in-button-front-shirts-pic-heavy/page/2#post-615677 Wed, 09 May 2012 04:18:36 +0000 shoppingisfun 615677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>8, 9, and 10 look pretty weird to me, but the rest look good! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-exercise-in-button-front-shirts-pic-heavy#post-614586 Tue, 08 May 2012 02:20:25 +0000 Kyle 614586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AWESOME!!! I love your inventiveness and spirit of adventure!!! 2,6, 8, 9, and 10 rock my world, Claire. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-exercise-in-button-front-shirts-pic-heavy#post-614583 Tue, 08 May 2012 02:18:16 +0000 Kyle 614583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AWESOME!!! I love your inventiveness and spirit of adventure!!! 2,6, 8, 9, and 10 rock my world, Claire. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-exercise-in-button-front-shirts-pic-heavy#post-614155 Mon, 07 May 2012 16:42:41 +0000 rae 614155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't know how to wear them?? Claire, I think you were premature in that evaluation! These are all totally fab, and wow have you inspired me to layer my less-than-wrinkle-free collared shirts underneath the more pristine ones. That will really come in handy come winter! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-exercise-in-button-front-shirts-pic-heavy#post-614129 Mon, 07 May 2012 16:02:07 +0000 texstyle 614129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Claire this is really great and so helpful. I really love how the color layering works in #2 and #3 in particular but I also wonder is it "okay" to wear two collared shirts layered? A collared shirt with an inside color that is different than the outside would be a pretty cool solution but I doubt that would be easy to find. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-exercise-in-button-front-shirts-pic-heavy#post-614032 Mon, 07 May 2012 12:48:30 +0000 Jjsloane 614032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel constricted just looking at some of the layered ones, but they don't look bad. Like Deborah said I would appear HUGE if I layered that much. I prefer 1,2,4,5,6,8 and 9 (all the ones without 2 collars) personally. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-exercise-in-button-front-shirts-pic-heavy#post-614024 Mon, 07 May 2012 12:29:03 +0000 Janet 614024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see no flops there! That is a great exercise, and one I should probably try as well, since I have a couple of button-fronts I've been giving the side-eye. Especially since they were items from when I weighed about 15 lbs more than I do now, and they're slightly big.<br /> Layering sometimes can help that, but I also learned one day with a too-big under-layered shirt that it can also be miserable as the extra fabric shifts and bunches too easily. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-exercise-in-button-front-shirts-pic-heavy#post-613992 Mon, 07 May 2012 10:02:13 +0000 jayne 613992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the exercise and all the color! My favorite is 1! but so many were great that I marked this as a favorite for future study! and copy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-exercise-in-button-front-shirts-pic-heavy#post-613974 Mon, 07 May 2012 09:23:51 +0000 lyn67 613974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OH my, they are all very inspiring and beautifull (the only one I'm a bit unsure is nr. 8). BUT what a good job on button downs-I'm amazed!!! Congrats!!!++ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-exercise-in-button-front-shirts-pic-heavy#post-613943 Mon, 07 May 2012 06:50:20 +0000 Deborah 613943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Claire you are amazing. I would have been exhausted by the 3rd try on I like all of these with the exception of 10 and wonder if it needs a belt?</p> <p>The versions with the shirt tied are cute but I'm not a fan of tied shirts so that's just my preference.</p> <p>And the double shirt thing is clever. If I layered two shirts I would look HUGE:) ha ha </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-exercise-in-button-front-shirts-pic-heavy#post-613937 Mon, 07 May 2012 06:23:55 +0000 ManidipaM 613937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Claire, THANK YOU for this exercise and the show-and-tell. </p> <p>Like Angie, I'm finding everything works to my poor eye --- and really #4 was one of my faves, and I adore the scarf top makeover in #10, so really not sure what's giving you or others pause there. (Tell me! I wanna learn!)</p> <p>LOVE the new navy skirt, and both belt and blue button-down are sure to prove extremely versatile for your style. Really digging the doubled belts in #1, by the way!</p> <p>But the biggest THANK YOU is because you may have solved my Arctic Office dilemma, where I'm freezing and all I have is one lightweight moss-green blazer that does NOT go with everything. I carry my leather jacket some days --- and feel more than a little silly walking over from the parking block across the busy marketplace in 33 degrees Celsius in the sun! Now a *shirt* or even a T-shirt would be easier to pop into the bag and layer over --- or hey, even under. (Though I think I'll want tights or leggings too if I wore a skirt or dress --- it is COLD in there: *not* kidding!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-exercise-in-button-front-shirts-pic-heavy#post-613884 Mon, 07 May 2012 04:10:18 +0000 catgirl 613884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Claire, you RULE these buttondowns! I am totally inspired by your perseverance and dedication - everything you learn feels like I'm cheating because I learn from you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-exercise-in-button-front-shirts-pic-heavy#post-613876 Mon, 07 May 2012 03:59:45 +0000 Beth Ann 613876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There's no substitute for trying things on, is there, Claire? These are amazing! I love the layering, and the mix of navy is turquoise is one of my favorites. The best thing is that you're finding so much wonderful variety while still sticking to your own signature style. Brava! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-exercise-in-button-front-shirts-pic-heavy#post-613871 Mon, 07 May 2012 03:44:31 +0000 Anonymous 613871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shevia and Suz, thank you so much. I see you both concur, and this is really helping me figure out what works, what needs to go back into the reject pile (mmmmm, juniors shirts, perhaps?) and what I need to buy (mmmm how 'bout a BB white non-iron shirt?). By the way Suz, I was totally trying to copy you in 4 and 6 with the scarves on the outside of my collar, but I think the shirts were just wrong. The teal shirt has ruffles down the front that I was trying to hide, lol! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-exercise-in-button-front-shirts-pic-heavy#post-613853 Mon, 07 May 2012 03:06:57 +0000 Suz 613853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are just SO clever! </p> <p>Your sensitivity to colour is unparalleled. You really know what works for you and manage to find pieces that can work well together, too. </p> <p>The double collars don't bother me, actually, although maybe IRL I might feel differently. (I can just hear you joking around with your son and his friends: "I've got you collared, young man!") </p> <p>I actually like every one of these, although I ADORE 2, 5, 6, 7, and 9. And I want to come take lessons from you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-exercise-in-button-front-shirts-pic-heavy#post-613842 Mon, 07 May 2012 02:43:02 +0000 Jaime 613842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know I didn't even notice at first glance the double collars. I noticed the brilliant colors and how amazing you look in them. Now that you are warned of my lack of observational powers, my favorites are 2,5,6, and 9. Looking good! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-exercise-in-button-front-shirts-pic-heavy#post-613818 Mon, 07 May 2012 02:03:39 +0000 sarah 613818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Claire, wow - you have a lot of stamina.</p> <p>I absolutely love 1, 2, 5, 6, and 8. In going through them, I realized that I preferred the button downs on their own (or with a scarf) or layered *under* a tee, more so than the two-button-downs-together looks. I think I'd rather just see a scarf inside the neck, rather than another button down. Also, it seems like you'd hardly be able to wear two button downs together in AZ, no? But I do seem to be in the minority here on that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-exercise-in-button-front-shirts-pic-heavy#post-613812 Mon, 07 May 2012 01:45:56 +0000 velvetychocolate 613812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't really find a combination that I don't like? These are amazing Claire. I mean, if you wanted to get really picky and eliminate one or two, I'd maybe re-consider #4 and #10, but the thing is - they still look pretty good!</p> <p>You are really, really good at this, and so-very stylish. I just might do 'trying some stuff on' in my closet tomorrow - you've given me some wonderful inspiration </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-exercise-in-button-front-shirts-pic-heavy#post-613811 Mon, 07 May 2012 01:44:38 +0000 Anonymous 613811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sarah! You are so observant! Yes I got the orange belt yesterday for 50 cents. Also "new" is the Eddie Bauer navy A-line skirt ($1) in #5 and the Gap light blue long sleeved shirt ($3) in #7.</p> <p>Thank you Shannon, Amy and Meredith!</p> <p>Vix, I know I'm really thinking outside the box here. Tanks are undergarments for me. I could actually take off the over shirt in all of there combos and be well-covered so that's one of the reasons I got a wild hare (wild hair?) to try these. I had fallen into a rut of always wearing a jean jacket or cropped cardi so I was looking for an alternative. I am always complaining about how cold the A/C is everywhere but home, so I'm looking for ways to layer for the indoors.</p> <p>Thanks Christy! Don't worry I'm not going to make double collars part of my daily rubric, but I thought, hey, if one collar is good for me, wouldn't two be better? At least I don't look like I'm wearing a bad uniform (yeah, instead I just look insane), lol! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-exercise-in-button-front-shirts-pic-heavy#post-613778 Mon, 07 May 2012 01:25:54 +0000 christy 613778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look TERRIFIC in button down blouses and I am really impressed by this exercise! The only ones that don't work for me are #7 and #10. I'm not quite on board with the collared shirt over collared shirt combos, but I do love the colors you have going on here. I ADORE #5!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-exercise-in-button-front-shirts-pic-heavy#post-613768 Mon, 07 May 2012 01:19:51 +0000 Meredith1953 613768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Holy crap! Every single one of the outfits totally works!!! Of course as slim as you are you don't look like stuffed turkey the way SOME of us *ahem* might look in several of the pics. You are the absolute queen of layering shirts! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-exercise-in-button-front-shirts-pic-heavy#post-613766 Mon, 07 May 2012 01:19:02 +0000 Vix 613766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Claire --</p> <p>Overall, I love the colors + shapes you've got going in 1-5, 6, and 8-10. Your skin just loves those cool brights!</p> <p>Like Anne, I worry about you passing out from double-layered *blouses* and I'm not really on board with the look. If you subbed in a cotton tank underneath the blouses in the colors you're showing together, though, you'd have me at hello. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-exercise-in-button-front-shirts-pic-heavy#post-613765 Mon, 07 May 2012 01:19:00 +0000 Angie 613765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's such an important realization, Claire. You really DO learn so much more by actually trying items on, rather than staring at them in the closet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-exercise-in-button-front-shirts-pic-heavy#post-613764 Mon, 07 May 2012 01:18:21 +0000 Sarah A 613764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! So many of these work sooo well! I think 11-14 might be a bit better with the denim shirt tied a little higher. 2, 3 and 9 are some faves of mine. and did i miss it or is that a new belt in #5? dont remember see it before... Great all around! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-exercise-in-button-front-shirts-pic-heavy#post-613763 Mon, 07 May 2012 01:17:57 +0000 Transcona Shannon 613763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Claire! These are amazing! You give a girl hope for button downs that's for sure. These are all fantastic but I must say that #5 is SUPERB!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-exercise-in-button-front-shirts-pic-heavy#post-613760 Mon, 07 May 2012 01:16:12 +0000 Anonymous 613760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anne, 4 and 10 were failures in my book as well. It's not that hot here yet, but it will be! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-exercise-in-button-front-shirts-pic-heavy#post-613757 Mon, 07 May 2012 01:14:17 +0000 Anonymous 613757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie! I'm exhausted now! But I learned a lot more by actually trying things on than by looking at them hanging in my closet. I would never have tried button front shirts at all if if weren't for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-exercise-in-button-front-shirts-pic-heavy#post-613756 Mon, 07 May 2012 01:13:54 +0000 Amy 613756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now I have to try this. Bravo, Claire! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/an-exercise-in-button-front-shirts-pic-heavy#post-613755 Mon, 07 May 2012 01:12:32 +0000 anne 613755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a lot of work!<br /> The ones that appealed the most were 2 and 6, which were 2 of the ones without layering!<br /> Won't it be too hot to layer like this Claire?</p> <p>I didn't like 4, 10 or 12 </p>