https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-the-forum Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:12:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-the-forum#post-1679876 Thu, 16 Jun 2016 10:58:14 +0000 Anonymous 1679876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For reasons that must be purely emotional, I can't seem to get rid of this pink shirt. &nbsp;I&nbsp;<u>did</u> put it in the d<u></u>onation bag, but I rescued it this morning and cut off the sleeves. &nbsp;I am going to wear this shirt solely around the house. &nbsp;I will add it to my "Casual Uniform." &nbsp;</p> <p>You can't see the pant length. &nbsp;I am wearing the <u>dreaded capris</u>. &nbsp;I think these work because (1) it is a telework day and the only people I am going to meet will be contractors; and (2) the pants are sufficiently slim in the leg to meet my personal flattery goals. &nbsp;I have no intention of buying any more capris though. &nbsp;I am finding that they don't work much more often than they do work. &nbsp;<u></u> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-the-forum#post-1678200 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 18:05:32 +0000 Anonymous 1678200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Into the donation bag, they both go. &nbsp;Thank you all that weighed in. &nbsp;I value your opinions. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-the-forum#post-1678158 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 16:06:07 +0000 El Cee 1678158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Angie that you should pass on this shirt. As lovely as the color and fabric might be, you are displeased with the cut. That is a problem that may not be easily remedied outside of tailoring (which is added expense) or wearing in a different manner (in a very casual context -- perhaps knotted). If you like the idea of a more fitted button-down that is work appropriate, you may have to shop around a bit to find ones that are better tailored/fitted. I have issues with button-downs too. I am hourglassy and long waisted, so they often are either too snug in the bust and hip area or too boxy -- and they are often too short unless I buy a tunic style or a true tall size. I love the idea and look of a crisp button-down, but I find that few really work well on my body type. I like Suz's idea about mixed media wrap blouses. I also like Cocolion's suggestion of finding a knit version of a button-down. They are out there, just harder to find… mostly available for Fall season (which is coming up). I have found that a drapey fabric button-down is more flattering on me than one in a crisp cotton-rich material. I have done well with some of the Loft utility blouses and Express Portofino shirts (both come in array of solid colors as well as some fun prints). You may want to explore this option.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-the-forum#post-1678155 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 16:02:19 +0000 Nebraskim 1678155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>you might also "save" the pink shirt by instead of nipping the side seams, have some vertical "darts" (football-shaped vertical seams) in the back to reduce the width of the fabric. Because this is a GAP shirt and probs not that expensive, this alteration might not be worth the expense. I would send both shirts to the thrift store and start over with a fresher more flattering to your eye cut.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-the-forum#post-1678149 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 15:48:36 +0000 Suz 1678149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These particular ones may no longer be available and they might not be the right colours, but this is the idea. There are also sleeveless versions available that I think would look beautiful on you. Angie has mentioned them in her top picks a number of times.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-the-forum#post-1678143 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 15:13:30 +0000 Anonymous 1678143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are beautiful, Suz. &nbsp;I'll look into them. &nbsp;Thank you. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-the-forum#post-1678132 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 14:41:05 +0000 Suz 1678132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A few more.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-the-forum#post-1678119 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 14:29:40 +0000 Suz 1678119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sterling, I think you'd look great in one of those draped wrap blouses or one of the Pleione mixed media tunics. I'm not sure if you already have one. The H&amp;M probably isn't available any more, but my YLF collect button isn't working at Nordstrom's for some reason right now so I can't collect a more current version. Will try to see if I can grab from someone else's collection to show what I mean.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-the-forum#post-1678049 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 11:01:11 +0000 Anonymous 1678049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like what <b>Diana</b> did too. &nbsp;Visuals are so helpful to me. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-the-forum#post-1678048 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 10:54:12 +0000 Style Fan 1678048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like what Diana has done with her button front shirt.&nbsp; Very cute.&nbsp; I have yet to find a button front shirt that fits me.&nbsp; Same problem.&nbsp; Too tight in the bust or too boxy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-the-forum#post-1678043 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 10:39:15 +0000 Anonymous 1678043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the idea of knit button front shirts, <b>CocoLion</b>. &nbsp;I don't seem to come across them though. &nbsp;I will definitely start searching for them though. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-the-forum#post-1678028 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 07:47:56 +0000 CocoLion 1678028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you tried button front shirts in knit fabrications? &nbsp;Not as polished but so easy to wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-the-forum#post-1678006 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 04:39:31 +0000 Anonymous 1678006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to suggest what Helen said. Maybe you could baste the sides to see that it would look like without as much fullness. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-the-forum#post-1677735 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 16:01:29 +0000 Anonymous 1677735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Delurked</b>. &nbsp;I am not sensitive. &nbsp;You could never hurt my feelings by speaking the truth. &nbsp;In fact, I thank you for being so candid. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-the-forum#post-1677710 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 14:47:52 +0000 Suz 1677710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you want to save it, I would wear it more casually. As a boyfriend cut shirt that is probably how it was intended anyway. So you could try knotting it with jeans or shorts or maybe your new denim skirt, or wear it open over a tank as Carter suggests, or semi tuck (just the front) into jeans, if it drapes well, and try it like that, with the sleeves scrunched and the collar popped.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-the-forum#post-1677707 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 14:43:51 +0000 Angie 1677707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote pass on both shirts. The fits look off. Personally, I don't think the shirt was saved by tucking it into the skirt.&nbsp;</p> <p>Are you a knot-at-the waist type of gal? You can try that if you like.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-the-forum#post-1677684 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 13:42:16 +0000 Diana 1677684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here you go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-the-forum#post-1677682 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 13:40:39 +0000 kkards 1677682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i love both carter and gail's ideas. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-the-forum#post-1677680 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 13:39:06 +0000 Diana 1677680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Try knotting the hem instead of tucking it. I have a blouse that I do this often with... Lemme see if I can find a pic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-the-forum#post-1677673 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 13:21:53 +0000 Anonymous 1677673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pic three suffers because the light in the pic hits squarely on the bosom, which emphasizes a slight pull at the bust and an excess of fabric at the waist. </p> <p>Hope that doesn't sound harsh - you have to look harder to see your trim waist/hips and lovely legs in the pic because the eye is being drawn elsewhere. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-the-forum#post-1677670 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 13:15:38 +0000 RobinF 1677670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I struggle with button downs too. I like Carter's idea of tying it at the waist. I've done that and it is a good compromise between tucking and letting it hang out. It's definitely a more casual look though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-the-forum#post-1677652 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 12:34:19 +0000 carter 1677652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun! It's just too wide to tuck. All that fabric has to go somewhere. When your white jcrew skirt comes, try that with a white cami and this shirt mostly unbuttoned and tied in a knot at the waist. Casual but cute, I think. Same thing with a pair of shorts for lunch at the beach kind of thing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-the-forum#post-1677625 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 11:49:23 +0000 Helen11 1677625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can it be altered by taking in the side seams? Shaping it in more at the waist? Maybe our sewists can give you a more informed opinion.<br /> It would be nice to keep it if the fabric has a nice feel to it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-the-forum#post-1677620 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 11:33:14 +0000 Gail 1677620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I f you really want to keep it perhaps you could wear it open over a cami type top and with jeans. It would need to be used as a super casual piece. It may still look too boxy though as it not very long. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-the-forum#post-1677615 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 10:59:25 +0000 Anonymous 1677615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I stopped wearing button downs a few years ago and then re-discovered them when <b>El Cee</b>, <b>Joy</b>, and <b>Barbara Diane</b>&nbsp;joined me in &nbsp;challenging ourselves to wear our orphans. &nbsp;Since ending that particular challenge, I have continued to experiment. &nbsp;</p> <p>(1) &nbsp;Angie pointed out that the lavender button down is too small/tight. &nbsp;I agreed completely (<i>once I saw the picture</i>) and donated it. &nbsp;</p> <p>(2) &nbsp;The pink button down is too boxy and made me feel sloppy. &nbsp;</p> <p>(3) &nbsp;Before I decided what to do with the pink button down, I decided to try wearing it with a skirt. &nbsp;I thought tucking it in would rein in all that boxiness, but the pink shirt took on the same appearance of the lavender one. &nbsp;It looked like it was too tight. &nbsp;</p> <p><b>My question: &nbsp;what do I do with the pink shirt</b>? &nbsp;I won't wear it untucked any more. &nbsp;Tucking it in isn't that flattering either. &nbsp;Can it be saved? &nbsp;It is a GAP BF button down. &nbsp;The fabric feels nice against my skin and I like wearing it. &nbsp;What went wrong with picture number 3? &nbsp; </p>