https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-styles-you-are-constantly-trying-that-just-dont-work-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 21:56:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-styles-you-are-constantly-trying-that-just-dont-work-1/page/2#post-831722 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 02:27:56 +0000 Aziraphale 831722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not sure if this counts, but I'm always trying to tuck tops in, and it never works. I always feel like a ninny and pull them out again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-styles-you-are-constantly-trying-that-just-dont-work-1/page/2#post-831714 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 02:25:23 +0000 vipbrj 831714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wrap shirts! I don't know what it is about my figure, but they always make my torso look short and it looks like breasts are waiting to break free from the confines of the shirt. And if I size up too much it doesn't do much for my waist! </p> <p>Also, peplum tops! These are starting to come back in style and I just cant imagine what body type they look good on! I can see them working with a pencil skirt maybe, but with anything else I just end up looking like I'm trying to wear a child's dress as a top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-styles-you-are-constantly-trying-that-just-dont-work-1/page/2#post-831682 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 02:02:45 +0000 Jaime 831682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Button down shirts. So hard to fit in the shoulder and still accommodate my ex-waist. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-styles-you-are-constantly-trying-that-just-dont-work-1/page/2#post-831671 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 01:56:15 +0000 Loves Tea 831671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was just going to post the same question! For me, it's big watches (I have a tiny wrist so they're just uncomfortable) and tailored dress shirts. I just can't seem to keep myself away from those two items even though they don't work on me. Gah! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-styles-you-are-constantly-trying-that-just-dont-work-1/page/2#post-831370 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:46:15 +0000 milehighstyle (Linda) 831370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me, trying to layer pullover sweaters or sleeveless dresses over button front shirts. It always looks too bulky. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen even had some tips on how to do it, but it still doesn't work for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-styles-you-are-constantly-trying-that-just-dont-work-1/page/2#post-831305 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:02:06 +0000 rachylou 831305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The freeking little Chanel-style, collarless jacket. Everybody in the world looks cool in one except me. It's dumpy city for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-styles-you-are-constantly-trying-that-just-dont-work-1/page/2#post-831150 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:48:41 +0000 jayne 831150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My issue is colors that do not suit me, like yellow or some greens, or orange reds...I just cannot resist trying them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-styles-you-are-constantly-trying-that-just-dont-work-1#post-831068 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:29:38 +0000 Elizabeth P 831068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gosh, I'm going to have to confess to the blazer one too, now that you put it that way. And I just bought a new black one! Wore it once, then discovered, in the deep recesses of my closet, an almost exact match to it that I obviously haven't worn in years! But I love the look of them.... </p> <p>I'm also in rediscovery mode, so maybe my inner style goddess will love them... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-styles-you-are-constantly-trying-that-just-dont-work-1#post-831003 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:16:22 +0000 shedev 831003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Blazers. I love them in theory, but then feel too preppyor officey in them. And I love them on others, just not on me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-styles-you-are-constantly-trying-that-just-dont-work-1#post-830997 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:09:51 +0000 Spiffy 830997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Walking shorts, circle skirts, knee boots, exaggerated collars. Alas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-styles-you-are-constantly-trying-that-just-dont-work-1#post-830913 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:49:11 +0000 ironkurtin 830913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love blazers. LOVE. But I never wear them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-styles-you-are-constantly-trying-that-just-dont-work-1#post-830872 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:52:06 +0000 Mellllls 830872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>woven button-downs (which would be perfect in my work world) and blazers in a casual way. i just never feel casual in one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-styles-you-are-constantly-trying-that-just-dont-work-1#post-830868 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:49:39 +0000 christieanne 830868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Loose, drapey clothes. Just makes me look like a blob. Not good.</p> <p>Also, I think a lot of tops are being cut with larger, wider neck openings lately and while I like a good boatneck, these wide neck tops make my shoulders looked sloped. My shoulders are sloped from scoliosis so that seals it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-styles-you-are-constantly-trying-that-just-dont-work-1#post-830810 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:39:51 +0000 krishnidoux 830810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anna, thought provoking question! Sorry about the high contrast raglan... I understand why you would want to sport it. But it does emphasize the shoulders, and arms as well. They usually are dark in the trunk, light on the arms... but if it were the opposite, it would maybe work for you.</p> <p>Velvety, LOL. I am so sorry that you have to endure those cardigans. How about trying them as a top instead of a toper (wearing some cami or underwear slip cami type or tee-shirt type underneath), like Angie did a while back, wearing them front side back? It might not work with all, but it may help you get some wear out of some...</p> <p>Suz, do you mean Diana (a member) or Lady Di? It's too bad because I agree, you would look pretty in whimsical style although it doesn't fit your actual style at all... your style is much crisper, more dynamic, and uncluttered for this. It's funny how we long for things that aren't us. </p> <p>Janet, I think we are physical opposites. </p> <p>I am like Lyn. Pants, and especially, like Vildy, low rise pants... I would love, love to look like ... (and here you will know just how old I am) ... a 14 yr old Brooke Shield in her Calvin Klein, (I know they are jeans but I am imagining fitting dress pants like this).</p> <p>And then loose, wide legged pants! (see pic) The dream of my life, which will never be quite possible with my body type: long torso short legs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-styles-you-are-constantly-trying-that-just-dont-work-1#post-830807 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:23:33 +0000 Astrid 830807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Skinny jeans. I can't stop trying new ones in the store, but I avoid wearing the ones I have as much as possible. They are okay tucked into my winter boots, but I haven't really worn them any other way yet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-styles-you-are-constantly-trying-that-just-dont-work-1#post-830805 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:11:11 +0000 kkards 830805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>woven shirts. they fit ok, but for some reason, i buy them and then don't end up wearing them very much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-styles-you-are-constantly-trying-that-just-dont-work-1#post-830769 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 06:43:09 +0000 Ariadne 830769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Blazers. Boxy cuts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-styles-you-are-constantly-trying-that-just-dont-work-1#post-830726 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 04:17:10 +0000 CocoLion 830726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I keep buying tops with big batwing sleeves but don't wear them much because they are hard to layer under sweaters, jackets etc. Below is an example, I have this top in a deep red.</p> <p>And I went on a long hunt for bright yellow jeans last summer, finally realizing they would not work on me.<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/neon-yellow-pants-and-pushing-whats-age-appropriate----pic-heavy" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....-pic-heavy</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-styles-you-are-constantly-trying-that-just-dont-work-1#post-830721 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:49:04 +0000 Nicole D 830721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Woven dress shirts, agree with cciele. I think it is because when I get one that fits my chest it is too big elsewhere. Need a tailor! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-styles-you-are-constantly-trying-that-just-dont-work-1#post-830720 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:41:10 +0000 abc 830720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pretty much anything with volume. I guess my shape likes a more structured, form fitting shape.</p> <p>Also, not sure how to describe them, but I have tried on / ordered too many tops lately that do not have a fitted sleeve. Rather, there is extra fabric around the shoulder / arm hole and it just hangs there, making me look bigger than I am. Oh, here is the cut of the top I am talking about.<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/vince-camuto-graphic-lines-blouse-plus/3417791?origin=category&#038;contextualcategoryid=0&#038;fashionColor=&#038;resultback=0" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/vi.....sultback=0</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-styles-you-are-constantly-trying-that-just-dont-work-1#post-830710 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:15:15 +0000 Janet 830710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I gave up on sweater dresses and high-waisted pants. I'm much happier for it. </p> <p>My top is soooo much easier to shop for than my bottom half. Sigh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-styles-you-are-constantly-trying-that-just-dont-work-1#post-830690 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:49:06 +0000 Mo 830690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Um, boyfriend jeans? sigh </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-styles-you-are-constantly-trying-that-just-dont-work-1#post-830678 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:31:48 +0000 Caro in Oz 830678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Loose cropped jackets - come to think of it loose cropped anything...... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-styles-you-are-constantly-trying-that-just-dont-work-1#post-830677 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:29:33 +0000 Anonymous 830677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maxi skirts and dresses. I tried them on repeatedly last summer, but could never get one to look right on me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-styles-you-are-constantly-trying-that-just-dont-work-1#post-830676 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:27:52 +0000 Vildy 830676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't tolerate low rise pants. They make me look stunted plus they slip down constantly without a tight belt. And then I can't wear a belt where I want one. I catch myself trying to talk myself into making them work "this time" but recently I have gotten really good at<br /> ignoring this advice and leaving them in the store. </p> <p>I also can't stand how I look in blouses with jumper dresses (not sweater dresses).<br /> Although it occurs to me that perhaps if the sleeve were slim and dark and the dress<br /> light, it might work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-styles-you-are-constantly-trying-that-just-dont-work-1#post-830674 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:22:53 +0000 Vildy 830674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There are special shoulder pads for raglan sleeves. I use them all the time to<br /> improve the line. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-styles-you-are-constantly-trying-that-just-dont-work-1#post-830664 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:08:00 +0000 Anonymous 830664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mine is jersey knit dresses that wrap or drape. I keep trying but they still look like they are on the hanger when on my body. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-styles-you-are-constantly-trying-that-just-dont-work-1#post-830659 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:02:08 +0000 Girl X 830659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Leggings never look right on me though I keep buying them with the thought that 'maybe *this* one will do it.' </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-styles-you-are-constantly-trying-that-just-dont-work-1#post-830653 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:47:16 +0000 Anonymous 830653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oversized, long and chunky cardigans. I feel matronly and look like a pinhead. Something about the ones I've tried make my upper body look disproportionally large compared to my head. Yet I persist, despite this AND despite the fact I have to grandpa-ish/boyfriend-ish cardigans in my closet that I don't wear. It's the mysterious pull of the cardigan ... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-styles-you-are-constantly-trying-that-just-dont-work-1#post-830607 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:44:13 +0000 Suz 830607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Angie - I love your attitude. That is how I need to try on bras. "Just for fun." </p> <p>Anna, there are tons of styles I try and try, but just don't work. Lots of arty eclectic looks with draping, a la Diana....love it, but it just doesn't seem to work with the lines of my body or something. Ends up looking and feeling weird. </p>