https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-this-would-need-to-be-killer-is-it Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:58:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-this-would-need-to-be-killer-is-it#post-989143 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 14:29:11 +0000 Ornella 989143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Any decisions?</p> <p>I love what Deborah said, I could see her as well&nbsp;in this one instantly. As a fan of asymmetry in cuts, and owner of one cardigan that it worth its weigh in gold,&nbsp;I see the potential of this one and therefore also vote to keep looking. The right thing will sing to you (and us) straight away. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-this-would-need-to-be-killer-is-it#post-988962 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 07:35:23 +0000 Deborah 988962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree Mochi, the right one would be a workhorse and they can be worn across the seasons too. I have a couple of different vests similar to this and they amazingly seem to go over everything from dresses to pants to tunics. My wardrobe wouldn't function without them, so I say jeep your eye open for one that is a 10:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-this-would-need-to-be-killer-is-it#post-988880 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 02:47:15 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 988880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just to add to your justification for passing it up and continuing to look, I think Meredith's vest looks like it has a different neckline. Hers has two points, suggesting it's a round-necked vest, worn open and folded back. The one you've got has a long v-neck or straight shawl-type opening, which does not create the same visual interest near the face. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-this-would-need-to-be-killer-is-it#post-988855 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 02:03:24 +0000 Lisa 988855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this a lot, but I'd love it more if it had a tad more drape/swing to it.&nbsp; I know AT often comes out with styles like this one in the fall.&nbsp; Maybe they will have something? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-this-would-need-to-be-killer-is-it#post-988794 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 00:30:39 +0000 Mochi 988794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Deborah. I'm just feeling that especially now, I have to prioritize some other things I'm ending up getting, and I will probably forego this until I find a better version. But I will keep the general style in mind. I think it could work and be a workhorse.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-this-would-need-to-be-killer-is-it#post-988791 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 00:28:16 +0000 Deborah 988791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mochi I would like to see a better picture of the vest styled and open:)&nbsp; I think it is lovely but I am not convined it is the right one for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-this-would-need-to-be-killer-is-it#post-988679 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 21:33:29 +0000 Angie 988679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I saw #1, I loved it! When I saw #2 I loved it! Was not fond of the higher belt rendition, or un-belted option. I much prefer the style belted, and low slung looks best. </p> <p>I think it's a solid 9! Not quite a 10. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-this-would-need-to-be-killer-is-it#post-988545 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 17:53:59 +0000 Mochi 988545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Zap. Good points. Well, I don't want another virtual spanking, so I'll be waiting for my WWAD. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-this-would-need-to-be-killer-is-it#post-988540 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 17:52:27 +0000 Suz 988540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks as if Meredith's has different armholes that might also help to create shape. I wonder if Angie can point you to a similar piece at a lower price point so you can experiment a bit with the look.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-this-would-need-to-be-killer-is-it#post-988537 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 17:49:49 +0000 Anonymous 988537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mochi, Meredith has a similar vest on, it seems. You have to stretch the vest's edges in, like you would a wrap dress, at the area where you will belt. You also need a belt with an elastic portion. That's how she got the sharp edges. I can't seem to be able to find the right words to explain it. hopefully Angie chimes in and will explain better. To keep it in perspective, a belted sweater is a very hard look to pull off, very hard. don't be disappointed if this one ends up not working out. </p> <p>I do like it and besides, you cannot have an entire wardrobe made up of 11's. You need pieces in supportive roles. Sometimes they need to be pricey too. Good knits can be expensive and is good to splurge on them IMO. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-this-would-need-to-be-killer-is-it#post-988534 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 17:48:26 +0000 catgirl 988534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bet Eileen fisher makes a flowing version of this that would be right for you. I think for those of us with apple tendencies this look can be tough. I include myself in that category! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-this-would-need-to-be-killer-is-it#post-988528 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 17:36:23 +0000 rachylou 988528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like it open. I think it's good belted. I don't know about killer, but I don't think you can dress to kill with this one because the nature of the sweater is casual. If you know what I mean. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-this-would-need-to-be-killer-is-it#post-988526 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 17:34:07 +0000 Diana 988526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not loving it.&nbsp; It looks somehow too soft to me.&nbsp; I think the difference with Meredith's is that it has more structure, or the implication of structure because the lines and angles are sharper and the shoulder is more defined.&nbsp; Also, hers has lapels which helps a lot to sharpen the look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-this-would-need-to-be-killer-is-it#post-988500 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 16:59:24 +0000 Mochi 988500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I went and found a brighter, more detailed pic of Meredith's vest.&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2011/10/12/granting-wishes-in-playful-style/">http://youlookfab.com/2011/10/.....ful-style/</a></p> <p>You can see her version is more tailored, which makes it a much more shapely, flattering item in my book. It might still not be the best look for me, but the current one isn't even as nice. I usually don't like excess structure, but in this case the Lafayette one isn't helping me out.&nbsp;</p> <p>I decided this isn't the one. Thanks for your input.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-this-would-need-to-be-killer-is-it#post-988496 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 16:55:41 +0000 Anonymous 988496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea of it, but I think it needs to be bigger to get the full swashbuckly effect. I think a better one is out there! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-this-would-need-to-be-killer-is-it#post-988494 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 16:50:47 +0000 AviaMariah 988494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think suz has a good idea that you should try belting it higher. &nbsp;It's not a 10 to me from these pics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-this-would-need-to-be-killer-is-it#post-988492 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 16:49:23 +0000 Mochi 988492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here it is belted higher, Suz. (I'd forgotten I own this skinny black belt.)</p> <p>I have a feeling it's going back, but will await Angie's verdict. I think she would say stay away from something too close-fitting that also emphasizes my short-waistedness&nbsp;(because of the belting). Oh well, that's a fair chunk of change back in my pocket for now!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-this-would-need-to-be-killer-is-it#post-988483 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 16:39:52 +0000 Sveta 988483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see...I quite like it unbelted but belted version gives me pause. For&nbsp;me would pass if you want to wear it belted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-this-would-need-to-be-killer-is-it#post-988480 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 16:39:05 +0000 Suz 988480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What happens if you belt a bit higher, Mochi?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-this-would-need-to-be-killer-is-it#post-988476 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 16:33:57 +0000 Mochi 988476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There are two basic sizes. I bought the larger one.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-this-would-need-to-be-killer-is-it#post-988470 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 16:31:43 +0000 Sveta 988470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not sure...I feel it has to be a slightly looser fit and longer too - have you tried to size up? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-this-would-need-to-be-killer-is-it#post-988464 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 16:26:49 +0000 Mochi 988464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On Meredith, it looks like Robin Hood, or Ninja Dandy (which I mean in a good way). It could look kimono-esque. I am not sure how I feel about it. It has potential. If I could look as great as Meredith, I would by this or a version of this in a hot second. She has a tiny waist, though.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-this-would-need-to-be-killer-is-it#post-988455 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 16:17:44 +0000 ManidipaM 988455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mmm. Difficult question. Deceptively simple piece you see that depends entirely on styling to avoid scratching of the head in confusion. I for one am eager to hear from Angie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-this-would-need-to-be-killer-is-it#post-988451 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 16:11:52 +0000 deb 988451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is not a 10 to me. How do you feel in it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-this-would-need-to-be-killer-is-it#post-988443 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 16:05:45 +0000 Thistle 988443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am being a spanner here. It doesn't get a "killer" in my book. I would keep looking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-this-would-need-to-be-killer-is-it#post-988426 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 15:49:54 +0000 Sara L. 988426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks great and seems very versatile.&nbsp; I vote keep (unless you can find the same thing but less spendy). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-this-would-need-to-be-killer-is-it#post-988411 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 15:39:48 +0000 MsMary 988411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it!&nbsp; Big thumbs up from here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-this-would-need-to-be-killer-is-it#post-988405 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 15:27:11 +0000 Helena 988405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi, well for what my opinion is worth I can think of a trillion times I would wear a vest like that. I think it's a good buy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-this-would-need-to-be-killer-is-it#post-988403 Tue, 23 Jul 2013 15:22:37 +0000 Mochi 988403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi, Angie and everyone. As soon as I saw this Lafayette 148 vest at the NAS sale (online, in my case), I jumped on it, because I had previously been in love with this look as worn by the lovely Meredith:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://cdn0.youlookfab.com/files/2011/10/Outfit-1-Full-1.jpg&amp;imgrefurl=http://youlookfab.com/2011/10/12/granting-wishes-in-playful-style/&amp;h=704&amp;w=490&amp;sz=116&amp;tbnid=Er9Ak2z4JSca8M:&amp;tbnh=90&amp;tbnw=63&amp;zoom=1&amp;usg=__8mfprYiB_bq5IA1T2pC3NdLQT9E=&amp;docid=l1R88Dc5WO-FcM&amp;sa=X&amp;ei=Pp7uUYDQKML84APehYDwDg&amp;ved=0CEAQ9QEwAQ&amp;dur=2">http://www.google.com/imgres?i.....g&#038;img</a></p> <p>It's so romantic, dandy and swashbuckly. And happens to be a useful item!&nbsp;</p> <p>I got it yesterday and the quality is great. However, it's just spendy, so it would have to be outstanding. Or else, Angie, is there a similar but more affordable vest like this?&nbsp;</p> <p>As I mentioned, it's practical for me, who tends to run warm and won't need full sleeves. Also, having an open construction and with belting possible, it would adapt to size changes if I lose weight.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Sorry I haven't styled it well. Would definitely wear it as Meredith is doing, with a low-contrast belt (probably a skinny black belt, which I need to buy).&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks for your feedback.&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/lafayette-148-new-york-paramour-wool-blend-vest/3506447?origin=category-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=Black&amp;resultback=1600&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_4_D">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/la.....=category-</a> </p>