https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-what-im-returning-ted-baker-floral-shirt Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:33:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-what-im-returning-ted-baker-floral-shirt#post-1239829 Fri, 02 May 2014 14:36:48 +0000 Janet 1239829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, I'm a bit of a spanner because I love it on you and don't think it's necessarily too sweet. More of a wild card than you want, perhaps. But then I love the idea of juxtaposing it with ripped jeans (how cool would distressed/ripped white jeans be with this) and tough boots, and a leather jacket. I realize my style verges more on the "pretty" than yours does, and I would almost feel that print is too sweet for me -- however, I think it's precisely because you DO have more toughness that you might pull it off better than someone like I would. </p> <p>Granted, you'd have to feel good about it, and that is the deciding factor. I think sometimes we do fall in love with something out of our usual range and we can make it work with our own creative spin. Lord knows I've been tempted to try to make Ted Baker pieces work for me, but for me the challenge seems to be more fit than print. </p> <p>I'm not trying to persuade you -- just explaining what I see. Bottom line: You have to feel fab in it. As Angie says, "Next!" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-what-im-returning-ted-baker-floral-shirt#post-1239820 Fri, 02 May 2014 14:27:22 +0000 Peri 1239820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I passed on that one for being too "candy" also, but bought the red toned one and really like it. They call it bright pink but I really consider it red. Would you like this one any better?</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ted-baker-london-rose-on-canvas-tee/3674532?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=2375500&amp;fashionColor=&amp;resultback=333&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_3_B">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/te.....ch-persona</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-what-im-returning-ted-baker-floral-shirt#post-1239684 Fri, 02 May 2014 10:50:53 +0000 crutcher 1239684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Naaah..from what I have seen of your style, this one is just not you...It does look like a pretty little frosted cupcake but is that what you want?...As Angie said, "Next...." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-what-im-returning-ted-baker-floral-shirt#post-1239627 Fri, 02 May 2014 07:40:55 +0000 Deborah 1239627@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is pretty. For me it's all about what you want to project. The top evokes various responses from me. It's pretty. It would look frumpy on me lol. It could look great under a suit jacket with trousers (a hint of floral). It doesn't say "Una" to me but then I don't want to stereotype you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-what-im-returning-ted-baker-floral-shirt#post-1239598 Fri, 02 May 2014 06:53:34 +0000 Caro in Oz 1239598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well said Una. Nothing wrong with pretty if that's what you want, but if it isn't then there are lots of other fantastic possibilities&nbsp;imo. I do like the top on you but I know there is no point in buying clothes that don't jibe with your personality (trying to figure out that one for myself&nbsp;with the shirt dress at the moment).&nbsp;Maybe you were attracted to the top because it reminded you of your holiday </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-what-im-returning-ted-baker-floral-shirt#post-1239580 Fri, 02 May 2014 05:58:44 +0000 catgirl 1239580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rabbit, thank you! I agree - I like the beauty in skulls and dead flowers and the cicada print that Helmut Lang did a while ago. </p> <p>I saw that top too! I wish the colors of these were a bit more intense - I think the pastels are bad on me. I may or may not be able to maintain this tan which is making me look better than normal in these shades... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-what-im-returning-ted-baker-floral-shirt#post-1239578 Fri, 02 May 2014 05:56:01 +0000 rabbit 1239578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I appreciate what you wrote. &nbsp; &nbsp;For me what is 'beautiful' is more important than what is 'pretty' and 'beautiful' is entirely subjective. &nbsp;I find decay beautiful for example. &nbsp;I find the unusual or subtle beautiful. &nbsp;Beautiful to my mind&nbsp;is always strong because it is in alignment with the person wearing it, even when it's delicate.</p> <p>For this shirt, I think maybe it's not 'beautiful' enough for you. &nbsp;Because the floral print, for me,&nbsp;is more conventional although it's a watercolor wash&nbsp;and is less&nbsp;cutting edge/interesting enough in terms of design. &nbsp; I find this print more 'beautiful'&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ted-baker-london-electric-day-dream-floral-top/3687431?origin=category">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/te.....n=category</a>&nbsp; it would be great in a tee. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-what-im-returning-ted-baker-floral-shirt#post-1239551 Fri, 02 May 2014 04:47:46 +0000 catgirl 1239551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now that is an interesting comment, Catnip. And thank you for the compliment. </p> <p> It isn't that I don't want to look "pretty" (although I don't aim for it, I don't go out of my way to avoid it) - it's that I want to look attractive TO ME. I spent so many years beating myself up for being so far from an acceptable standard of beauty - tall, thin, blonde - that the pursuit of conventional attractiveness no longer interests me. </p> <p>Part of it is that I want to celebrate being different and happy about it at last. After all, I am nearly 50, married to a man who has known for 20 years that if he gives me money to buy something cute, I will probably come back with boyfriend jeans. It has never been in me to be girly or feminine or graceful. I'm small and Asian, two descriptors people already associate with those qualities, and I enjoy challenging their assumptions. And I admire those graces in others, much as I can admire other forum members' styles without feeling that my own different choices are therefore inadequate or unfab.</p> <p>One thing this forum has taught me is that there are so many ways to be beautiful and stylish. I look at Jimmy Choos and see nothing. But someone here will transform those shoes into a look I can adore. Anna has often stated that she has chosen to be "interesting" in her style, and I Iove that about her, although having met her, I can vouch that she is lovely and could sport a more conventional beauty and style if she chose.</p> <p>Wow, who knew a tee could invoke so much contemplation and navel-gazing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-what-im-returning-ted-baker-floral-shirt#post-1239533 Fri, 02 May 2014 04:10:33 +0000 carter 1239533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I love it on you. Yes, it's feminine, but I love the juxtaposition with the tougher, edgier look. I can see it feeling too pretty on me because there's pretty much zero toughness in my wardrobe to balance it, but I just love it with your look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-what-im-returning-ted-baker-floral-shirt#post-1239529 Fri, 02 May 2014 03:55:09 +0000 Catnip 1239529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look more attractive in this photo than any other I've seen of you.&nbsp; Before you return&nbsp;this gorgeous, flattering&nbsp;tee,&nbsp;please ask yourself why you don't want to look&nbsp;pretty.&nbsp; This is a long way from the Kate Spade looks I tried on in Bloomingdales today, and it even looks a little bit edgy with the jeans.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-what-im-returning-ted-baker-floral-shirt#post-1239513 Fri, 02 May 2014 03:37:19 +0000 Aida 1239513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hm I wonder if the colors are too candy coated for you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-what-im-returning-ted-baker-floral-shirt#post-1239484 Fri, 02 May 2014 03:20:21 +0000 Marmee 1239484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I went to look at it on the model on the Nordstrom website, and it looks edgier on her. &nbsp;Is it because she's not smiling? &nbsp;Or perhaps it's her shorts. &nbsp;In any case it's definitely not you! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-what-im-returning-ted-baker-floral-shirt#post-1239478 Fri, 02 May 2014 03:15:04 +0000 catgirl 1239478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, tell me why! Because something obviously drew me to it in the first place... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-what-im-returning-ted-baker-floral-shirt#post-1239469 Fri, 02 May 2014 03:08:06 +0000 Anonymous 1239469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Ted Baker top is beautiful, but it is taking your style in a different direction. Maybe the designer will come up with a floral in black/white/greys. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-what-im-returning-ted-baker-floral-shirt#post-1239468 Fri, 02 May 2014 03:07:57 +0000 rae 1239468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aw, I love it and don't find it Kate Spade or Xanadu. But I wouldn't have to wear it, so onto the next thing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-what-im-returning-ted-baker-floral-shirt#post-1239462 Fri, 02 May 2014 03:03:57 +0000 rachylou 1239462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I think you're right. That is way too much sweetness and light. I'm freaking out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-what-im-returning-ted-baker-floral-shirt#post-1239453 Fri, 02 May 2014 02:56:17 +0000 Mellllls 1239453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>it's pretty, definitely pretty but i don't see how you would style it to be you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-what-im-returning-ted-baker-floral-shirt#post-1239451 Fri, 02 May 2014 02:55:31 +0000 Missey 1239451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think if the print is a bit washed out for you, you would pull it off it was a more bold floral print.&nbsp; Then you can get your Kate Spade on </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-what-im-returning-ted-baker-floral-shirt#post-1239449 Fri, 02 May 2014 02:54:57 +0000 catgirl 1239449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, the South Asian model of ambiguity!&nbsp; I thought this would be more acid shades, but it really is sugar-sweet.&nbsp; The other one was a contender but I don't wear a lot of red... Diana, you should try it.&nbsp; The fabric feels lovely! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-what-im-returning-ted-baker-floral-shirt#post-1239445 Fri, 02 May 2014 02:52:04 +0000 DonnaF 1239445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, did the South Asian looking model in Nordstrom.com seduce you?&nbsp; But IKWYM.&nbsp; I think we have similar style sensibilities.&nbsp; It would take a bit of work to toughen up the T-shirt, and sometimes one doesn't want to go through the effort.&nbsp; I am rather taken with his Rose on Canvas jacket which would probably look nice on me, but it's a bit femme for my style and since it's above my budget it's too much of a risk on something that may become a closet orphan. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-what-im-returning-ted-baker-floral-shirt#post-1239443 Fri, 02 May 2014 02:51:28 +0000 Karie 1239443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Certainly not what I'm used to seeing you wear! I'm not much of a floral person, but those Ted Baker prints are growing on me. Even so, this one is a bit too sweet, as Diana said.</p> <p>And I'm looking forward to seeing more of that Kate Spade shadow style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-what-im-returning-ted-baker-floral-shirt#post-1239438 Fri, 02 May 2014 02:49:41 +0000 Elizabeth P 1239438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is lovely, but... Doesn't say "Una" to me. Now, the one Diana has in her cart on the other hand.... Might be worth trying :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-what-im-returning-ted-baker-floral-shirt#post-1239430 Fri, 02 May 2014 02:45:01 +0000 Diana 1239430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, you know it does come in this other print (which is currently hanging out in my Nordstrom cart...)</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ted-baker-london-rose-on-canvas-tee/3674532?origin=saveforlater" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/te.....veforlater</a></p> <p>The print on yours is too sweet even for me. I can't imagine it for you, lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-what-im-returning-ted-baker-floral-shirt#post-1239427 Fri, 02 May 2014 02:43:02 +0000 annagybe 1239427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Xanadu.....LMAO!<br />Yeah not you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-what-im-returning-ted-baker-floral-shirt#post-1239422 Fri, 02 May 2014 02:37:15 +0000 Mo 1239422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>:D </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-what-im-returning-ted-baker-floral-shirt#post-1239420 Fri, 02 May 2014 02:36:39 +0000 catgirl 1239420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It reminds me of Xanadu.&nbsp; I need some roller skates and wings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-what-im-returning-ted-baker-floral-shirt#post-1239419 Fri, 02 May 2014 02:35:53 +0000 Mo 1239419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is pretty. &nbsp;Didn't know Kate Spade was hiding in your shadow trying to edge into the light. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-what-im-returning-ted-baker-floral-shirt#post-1239415 Fri, 02 May 2014 02:34:07 +0000 catgirl 1239415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love Ted Baker prints, and in an attempt to find some summer tops I ordered this lovely tee.&nbsp; Although it fits and is gorgeous, I'm pretty sure it's going back.&nbsp; It's drapey and pretty but a lot MORE pretty than I am stylewise.&nbsp; Thought I'd show y'all anyway...&nbsp; Am I right?</p> <p>This is my Kate Spade shadow style creeping in and elbowing me in the ribs...</p>