https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-fluid-fits-moving-into-classic-territory Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:01:50 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-fluid-fits-moving-into-classic-territory#post-1414152 Sun, 21 Dec 2014 20:57:03 +0000 Helena 1414152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Alasse and KM, great to hear from someone representing the other side of it; my bootcuts and slimmer fitting sweaters are not going anywhere! Just fun to mix it up </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-fluid-fits-moving-into-classic-territory#post-1414151 Sun, 21 Dec 2014 20:54:43 +0000 Lyn D. 1414151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope fluid-fits stick around for a long time!<br />I have a form fitting top back in the purge bag after 1 wear last week- I dislike the tugging needed to stop it framing my pouchy lower tummy, and much prefer a more skimming-fit these days! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-fluid-fits-moving-into-classic-territory#post-1414145 Sun, 21 Dec 2014 20:04:29 +0000 K.M. 1414145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Alassë: Glad not to be alone! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-fluid-fits-moving-into-classic-territory#post-1414134 Sun, 21 Dec 2014 19:09:29 +0000 Alassë 1414134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>High five, KM. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-fluid-fits-moving-into-classic-territory#post-1414129 Sun, 21 Dec 2014 18:44:00 +0000 K.M. 1414129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm on the wrong side of fashion! I much prefer fitted, slim-fitting tops and wide-legs, bootcuts, and A-line skirts. So top to bottom, I'm against the current I guess. I appreciate a slim fluid top (especially after pregnancy), but in general too much volume on top doesn't look good on me. I'm short and thin and I feel they overwhelm my figure.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-fluid-fits-moving-into-classic-territory#post-1414035 Sun, 21 Dec 2014 05:27:10 +0000 elpgal 1414035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think fluid fits will persist simply because they are comfortable and flattering like skinnies and oversized sunnies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-fluid-fits-moving-into-classic-territory#post-1414028 Sun, 21 Dec 2014 05:08:43 +0000 Helena 1414028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much everyone! That is my first 2015 style resolution then - add more fluid fits to the rotation </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-fluid-fits-moving-into-classic-territory#post-1413952 Sun, 21 Dec 2014 01:05:59 +0000 Angie 1413952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Trust me, fluid fits are here to stay. Just like skinny jeans are.&nbsp;</p> <p>Oversized fits - will probably is my hunch&nbsp;-&nbsp;become less fashionable in the next five years.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-fluid-fits-moving-into-classic-territory#post-1413944 Sun, 21 Dec 2014 00:25:14 +0000 Deborah 1413944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this will be around for while. &nbsp;I have actually been wearing fluid fits on and off for quite a few years, say the last 10. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-fluid-fits-moving-into-classic-territory#post-1413937 Sat, 20 Dec 2014 23:53:20 +0000 Dimity 1413937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I recall a post by Angie saying that the move toward fluid and oversized clothing was sticking around for a while:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2014/10/20/10-big-trends-for-spring-summer-2015/">http://youlookfab.com/2014/10/.....mmer-2015/</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2014/11/10/spring-2015-lots-of-slouch/">http://youlookfab.com/2014/11/.....of-slouch/</a></p> <p>In the second link, Angie describes it as a 'watershed change' in fit. That sounds to me like it will be around for a while. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-fluid-fits-moving-into-classic-territory#post-1413894 Sat, 20 Dec 2014 22:18:19 +0000 thimblelina 1413894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I've always been happiest when fluid fits are in (and that's at my youngest ages &amp; lowest weights, too!) and now that I'm in my 50s I'm not giving them up again. Sure, I'll augment with a closer cut trendy piece now &amp; again but I know myself &amp; feel confident in creating my own look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-fluid-fits-moving-into-classic-territory#post-1413890 Sat, 20 Dec 2014 21:59:15 +0000 deb 1413890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey, I have been wearing fluid fits since the last time they were in style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-fluid-fits-moving-into-classic-territory#post-1413876 Sat, 20 Dec 2014 21:21:34 +0000 Anonymous 1413876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is precisely why I want to keep a small wardrobe with things that are current and always wearable. &nbsp;I ended up with too many fitted or more body con knits that all-of-a-sudden looked and felt wrong, yet they were perfectly wearable. I figure that by keeping my numbers way down, I'll wear more pieces more often, thus shortening their life span. This feels right to me with the rate that silhouettes and fits are changing lately. &nbsp;Although considered classic, I think fitted knits and blouses&nbsp;&nbsp;look out of date, quite frankly. &nbsp;Even what is 'classic" is always moving along a spectrum with updated fit tweaks . &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-fluid-fits-moving-into-classic-territory#post-1413873 Sat, 20 Dec 2014 21:15:12 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1413873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think unfrumped summed up how I feel about it. &nbsp;I was never overly comfortable in really fitted garments and I don't feel that overly unstructured loose garments flatter my shape so I go for something in between. &nbsp;I err on the slightly looser side now that fluidity is "in" and I went a little closer to the fitted end of the spectrum a few years ago. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-fluid-fits-moving-into-classic-territory#post-1413862 Sat, 20 Dec 2014 20:29:38 +0000 Marilyn 1413862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope fluid fits will stick around.&nbsp; The way I look at and feel in tops and sweaters has totally changed in the last 6 months.&nbsp; Today I'm wearing a Banana Republic merino v-neck that I just bought last winter.&nbsp; These sweaters have been a big part of my winter wardrobe for the last several years.&nbsp; It fits close to the body and I'm not feeling fab in it.&nbsp; Yesterday I wore a new and looser sweater and I felt fantastic.&nbsp; I'm feeling guilty about some of my older pieces but I think I should tuck them away for a bit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-fluid-fits-moving-into-classic-territory#post-1413860 Sat, 20 Dec 2014 20:24:16 +0000 unfrumped 1413860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think of this every time I try on tops.<br /> I am happy to have added a few oversized ( but not massive) items as well as more routine fluid fit, but also I have been trying to really recognize "me fit" which I think of as fluid- tailored and with a hint of shaping, or with drapiness if boxier. . That means it depends on style and shape and not just sizing up or down, but a brand that " gets me". Shoulders and armholes need to be comfy but not too big. These tend to keep looking right over several years' time, for essentials or higher end items, while allowing rooms for some trendier fits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-fluid-fits-moving-into-classic-territory#post-1413847 Sat, 20 Dec 2014 19:17:35 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1413847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am starting to wonder if anything truly has staying power. &nbsp;It was only a few years ago that K/R posts were most often filled with recommendations to try a size down. &nbsp;I suspect the same posts would be greeted with "try a size up". &nbsp;Everything old is new again and what is fashionable changes fairly quickly. &nbsp;</p> <p>I am not being cynical but realistic. &nbsp;I am glad that fashion is a moving target. &nbsp;It is what keep us interested. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-fluid-fits-moving-into-classic-territory#post-1413842 Sat, 20 Dec 2014 18:55:47 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1413842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you mean have they gone mainstream, I'd say yes, based on what I've seen in stores and what people are actually wearing. How long it'll be before we veer back to a more fitted look, I don't know. I suspect fluid will be good for a year or so at least. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-fluid-fits-moving-into-classic-territory#post-1413836 Sat, 20 Dec 2014 18:39:42 +0000 Helena 1413836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi all,</p> <p>It's taken me a long time to come around on fluid fits, but not that I've started to embrace them I really realize how much more up-to-date I look and feel in them. Although I will always love to have some tailored pieces, I am thinking in 2015 I should move more towards fluid tops (not oversize, but just that bit drapier). My question - is this looking going to stick around? Just don't want to finally get on board when everyone is over it.&nbsp;I think the answer is yes, as more and more basics seem to be&nbsp;sold in this cut, but wanted to check before the Boxing Day sales start :)</p> <p>Thanks for your thoughts!</p> <p> </p>