https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-minimal-ensemble-collectionexperiment Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:49:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-minimal-ensemble-collectionexperiment#post-1668783 Sat, 28 May 2016 15:51:44 +0000 Chris987 1668783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1 - As suggested, here is another pic of #6, this time with white jeans to make it easier to see the hemline (ignore the pins, I'm working on hemming the jeans.)</p> <p>2 - 3&nbsp;&nbsp;a blue EF linen sweater that also fits into this general category of tops especially if I scrunch the sleeves a bit more</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-minimal-ensemble-collectionexperiment#post-1668772 Sat, 28 May 2016 14:50:32 +0000 Chris987 1668772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Beth Ann I will definitely look at the ones you've posted. I think I've seen that Loft one before. I have to say I don't usually like the fabrics used in the Alfani line; it seems to me they choose really cheap fabric to keep the costs down; although they are certainly not alone in that. I will definitely check these out especially since&nbsp;you said there are lots of colors and prints, and I do love the curved hem.&nbsp; Thanks again! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-minimal-ensemble-collectionexperiment#post-1668564 Sat, 28 May 2016 02:30:05 +0000 Sally 1668564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 1, 5 and 6.&nbsp; Those cropped jeans are nice and look good with the sandals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-minimal-ensemble-collectionexperiment#post-1668561 Sat, 28 May 2016 02:27:06 +0000 Beth Ann 1668561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Chris! &nbsp;Loving the new grey top -- that one is fabulous. &nbsp;The existing ones fit well, but are a bit less summery. &nbsp;Your parameters and shape are different from mine, but I think you might have luck with these tops I just purchased yesterday from Macys (now on sale) and a few weeks ago from Loft. &nbsp;You should know:</p> <p>1. &nbsp;I sized down in all of them.</p> <p>2. &nbsp;The Loft top is longer on me -- I'm 5'6" with a slightly long waist.</p> <p>3. &nbsp;The loft top has a beautiful bright navy color and great fabric.</p> <p>4. &nbsp;The Macy's tops have a bit of swing in the waist and hip and a pleat in the back. &nbsp;There are lots more colors and patterns (by Alfani) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-minimal-ensemble-collectionexperiment#post-1668387 Fri, 27 May 2016 20:52:53 +0000 Helena 1668387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like all of these. The detail on the shoes adds interest and intentionality to the looks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-minimal-ensemble-collectionexperiment#post-1668380 Fri, 27 May 2016 20:44:08 +0000 Summer 1668380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love 5 and 6, Chris.&nbsp; You really are a quick learner. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-minimal-ensemble-collectionexperiment#post-1668338 Fri, 27 May 2016 19:24:16 +0000 rachylou 1668338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok. Now I don't feel so bad. Lol. 'Cuz I'm not seeing the right sort of sleeved tees at the moment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-minimal-ensemble-collectionexperiment#post-1668335 Fri, 27 May 2016 19:19:09 +0000 Chris987 1668335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks RobinF and Maneera! </p> <p>Rachylou, all except the last two I've had for several years...from...anthrop, TJMaxx and a thrift shop. I don't think I bought any of them at this time of year. The last two I just got at Macys.com. They&nbsp;have a big selection online of all kinds of clothing. I often find cheap fabrics, poor fit, and styles I don't like but there is a store pretty close by so returns are easy. I also&nbsp;find stuff I do like so I go back a lot. Lots of sales too. </p> <p>Jaileen thanks, I have to be methodical since I'm working on changing my whole approach to my wardrobe. If I don't make rules for myself I won't be able to make the changes I want. I think of it as changing habits which is HARD. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-minimal-ensemble-collectionexperiment#post-1668313 Fri, 27 May 2016 18:35:54 +0000 JAileen 1668313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your methodical process is impressive. I like 5 best, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-minimal-ensemble-collectionexperiment#post-1668310 Fri, 27 May 2016 18:32:49 +0000 rachylou 1668310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Slam! How are you finding these sleeved tees?! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-minimal-ensemble-collectionexperiment#post-1668290 Fri, 27 May 2016 18:11:28 +0000 Maneera 1668290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're doing great, Chris! I like #5 &amp; 6 best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-minimal-ensemble-collectionexperiment#post-1668206 Fri, 27 May 2016 16:01:48 +0000 RobinF 1668206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These look great. The cuffed jeans and gladiators work really well together. Love the two tops you have ordered too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-minimal-ensemble-collectionexperiment#post-1668177 Fri, 27 May 2016 15:15:45 +0000 Chris987 1668177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie! I am very capable of learning new things...not an old dog yet! Let me see if I can get a better pic of the last one, that's the one I'm really questioning. I think I should try it with white pants too which will make the shape more obvious. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-minimal-ensemble-collectionexperiment#post-1668165 Fri, 27 May 2016 14:53:20 +0000 Angie 1668165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are doing GREAT, Chris. I especially like how it all came together in #5. That's the best fitting top of all.&nbsp;</p> <p>#6 looks like it has great potential, but the fit is hard to see in the pic.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-minimal-ensemble-collectionexperiment#post-1668095 Fri, 27 May 2016 12:03:34 +0000 Chris987 1668095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie's minimalist article last week helped me to identify a wardrobe hole I'd been struggling with for several weeks. Her defition was "shorter and more flattering cropped length on the jeans, trendy trapeze T-shirt with playful drape and bare forearms, statement bag, flat sandals low contrasts to jeans". The thing I do not have is the top. So, hole identified!<br />My interpretation is not truly minimal, but it IS inspired by it. </p> <p>Would love to hear your thoughts. </p> <p>While I was going through this exercise I further refined the definition for me (and wrote it down)&nbsp; </p> <p>1. Dark solid; ok to have a little detail and/or texture <br />2. Fabric suited to all the but the hottest summer days, or for indoors in AC. I run cold so I can wear longer sleeves in summer than some<br />3. Shape a bit loose not too form fitting<br />4. Moderate to high neckline or split neck. Not a lower curved neckline or a vneck or a collar. <br />5. No ruffles, gathered sleeve cuffs, gathered necklines, embroidery, prints or stripes<br />6. No Henley, peasant, or tunic top<br />7. I would wear any necklace(s) on the outside</p> <p>...I had these in my closet</p> <p>&nbsp;#1 Dark red textured top 3/4 sleeve- Anthro - not really a summer color but I could certainly wear it. Texture not very visible in this pic. Love this top get huge compliments every time I wear it. <br />#2 Navy Linen vneck sweater - talbots (thrifted)<br />#3 Grey long sleeve with slight pattern; not really a flowy top and maybe a bit too casual<br />#4 Black 3/4 sleeved sweater; ok but again not very flowy and a poly knit so not for warm weather. <br />&nbsp;<br />...and I ordered these...</p> <p>#5 silver top - metallic fabic. &nbsp; <br />#6 navy top with chiffon hem...seems ok but I'm wondering if that hem is putting a little too much emphasis on hip area...with a couple of gold pendants maybe would be better to draw the eye up</p>