https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-do-you-think-of-this-suit-for-me Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 05 May 2026 15:43:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-do-you-think-of-this-suit-for-me#post-796252 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:17:20 +0000 Transcona Shannon 796252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Donna - that is an EXCELLENT point and something I hadn't even thought about! Thank you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-do-you-think-of-this-suit-for-me#post-796246 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:13:31 +0000 DonnaF 796246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon; I hate to be the sole mare here, but if it were me, I would be hesitant to buy a jacket with shiny pockets at the tummy. I would want the attention grabbing part to be at the neckline or shoulders since I'm short like you. Thus, I almost always avoid patch pockets, shiny or not, and go for flaps or slits. I am only mentioning this because I know you would face shipping and customs/duty charges if you are disappointed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-do-you-think-of-this-suit-for-me#post-796183 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:52:26 +0000 Transcona Shannon 796183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's the duty that kills us Canadians - I just got off Live Chat (love that feature!) and the measurements will be "iffy". </p> <p>There's this suit from Anne Klein petite as well that is available in "both" my sizes - what do you think of this one? <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/anne-klein-wide-leg-tweed-pants-petite/3382081?origin=relatedshoppingbag-3382081-0-0-1-10&#038;recommendationAttribute=Rich%20Relevence" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/an.....0Relevence</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-do-you-think-of-this-suit-for-me#post-796171 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:42:19 +0000 catgirl 796171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm, is the shipping still an issue? If not, can't hurt to try... Did you call them for measurements? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-do-you-think-of-this-suit-for-me#post-796167 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:40:23 +0000 Transcona Shannon 796167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you Una - and I totally appreciate your honesty. You help keep me on track and I truly need that from time to time!</p> <p>I want the trousers and jacket too - that's the suit that interests me. But I'm worried about the pants not fitting... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-do-you-think-of-this-suit-for-me#post-796159 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:36:23 +0000 catgirl 796159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the sheath dress. But honestly I feel the trousers are cheekier, to steal Angie's word, and if you are going to do a suit, I prefer the trousers. Just wanted to make sure you weren't going to create an orphan! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-do-you-think-of-this-suit-for-me#post-796150 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:28:33 +0000 Transcona Shannon 796150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's another thought - they have the sheath dress (in my size) that could be worn with the jacket as a dress suit...<a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/anne-klein-herringbone-sheath-dress-petite/3382052?origin=keywordsearch&#038;contextualcategoryid=0&#038;fashionColor=&#038;resultback=2396" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/an.....tback=2396</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-do-you-think-of-this-suit-for-me#post-796146 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:26:06 +0000 Raisin 796146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the navy color....and leather details! Sold! I think it would look great on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-do-you-think-of-this-suit-for-me#post-796144 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:25:34 +0000 Transcona Shannon 796144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I did say that Una - absolutely! It's in writing! But...I'm finding a change happening these days. I have purchased a few of the "right" trousers, for me anyway. And I'm feeling good in them. I also don't want to become someone who gets stuck with a single silhouette. I will always be a skirt/dress gal at heart and it is certainly my favourite silhouette but I want some options and variety is the spice of life, no?</p> <p>Update: I waited too long and the trousers are only available in my lower TTS size now (I'm between two sizes) and not the size up. I was going to order both sizes in case the one is too small. Now I'm unsure on whether to proceed. Ordering two sizes meant one of them would fit - this is now a bit riskier. Hmmmm.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-do-you-think-of-this-suit-for-me#post-796137 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:22:30 +0000 catgirl 796137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, here:</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-musings" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ew-musings</a></p> <p>where you say "I'm not a trouser gal..." I am NOT by ANY means trying to discourage, call you out or say you can't change - I hope you know that as a friend! Rather, being that I'm on my own discipline kick, let's maybe explore the trouser vs. skirt suit and whether the concerns you posted will make this the best purchase. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-do-you-think-of-this-suit-for-me#post-796135 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:19:22 +0000 catgirl 796135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a beautiful suit for you, Shannon. Do I remember you saying a little while ago that you're just not a trouser gal? I'm just wondering what prompted the turnabout? Or maybe it's a "returnabout?" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-do-you-think-of-this-suit-for-me#post-796114 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:05:46 +0000 Transcona Shannon 796114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha ha Suz - yes, I meant fall, winter and spring.</p> <p>Well I think I'm going to pull the trigger ladies. I'm actually going to order the jacket in my true size and the trousers in my true size and another pair in one size up, just in case. At this price point, whichever pair of trousers does not fit can go off to the consignment shop for resale.</p> <p>Thank you all so much for your helpful (and enabling - lol!) feedback - especially you Angie. You're a sweetie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-do-you-think-of-this-suit-for-me#post-796098 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:41:26 +0000 Suz 796098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You mean spring, winter, fall, right, Shannon? Not 2012, 2013, 2014? </p> <p>I think this fabric WOULD be more versatile in our climate that way -- you could vary what you layered under for warmth. </p> <p>Ooh - can't wait to see it on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-do-you-think-of-this-suit-for-me#post-796093 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:36:06 +0000 Angie 796093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes. TTS. I guess it all depends on how often you wear your suit </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-do-you-think-of-this-suit-for-me#post-796086 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:32:03 +0000 Transcona Shannon 796086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Emily - I can see my cobalt suede booties, red booties, snakeskin booties, black booties - all of them with the suit, depending on what else I've paired with it.</p> <p>Diana - I totally get your denim hesitation however I suspect the fabric looks less like denim IRL and even if it doesn't, personally I don't have a problem with that.</p> <p>Rute - so glad to know your suit has worked out so well. I love the idea of breaking up the pieces and wearing with other things too. </p> <p>Angie - woo hoo!!! Thank you so much for chiming in. Glad to hear your petite clients rock these suits. I think because of the fabric, colour and style, the pieces would be fairly good for at least three seasons, don't you think? Would you say they fit TTS? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-do-you-think-of-this-suit-for-me#post-796084 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:31:32 +0000 Suz 796084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh - Shannon - excited for you!! </p> <p>I am still tempted by the jacket on its own even without the pants, but will probably hold out until I can find the perfect pair. It's just that the denimy blue is one of my best...sigh.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-do-you-think-of-this-suit-for-me#post-796076 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:28:25 +0000 Angie 796076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER</p> <p>I have quite a few petite clients in AK and CK suits. They fit well. It's a poly blend - no worries. </p> <p>Thumbs up!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-do-you-think-of-this-suit-for-me#post-796071 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:23:38 +0000 rute 796071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous! I have a similar one and love! Because it seems like denin it's young and it can easily be dressed down! I wear mine a lot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-do-you-think-of-this-suit-for-me#post-796070 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:23:38 +0000 Diana 796070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the jacket a lot, but I am hesitant about it as a whole suit. I think it may be triggering my denim-on-denim poison eye, because the material, especially the pants, is reading a bit like denim to my eye. Are you OK with that? I think I would prefer it in grey. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-do-you-think-of-this-suit-for-me#post-796058 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:18:56 +0000 Emily 796058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The colour and herringbone pattern are gorgeous, and the leather details keep it from being staid. It is definitely not boring! What colour shoes would you put with it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-do-you-think-of-this-suit-for-me#post-796057 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:18:29 +0000 ManidipaM 796057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just wanted to say I really like the look of that jacket! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-do-you-think-of-this-suit-for-me#post-796035 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:00:21 +0000 Transcona Shannon 796035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Although I would prefer wool or at least a wool blend, for this price point and as an "experimental" suit, I'm ok with the polyester blend. I also like the length of the jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-do-you-think-of-this-suit-for-me#post-796031 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:56:52 +0000 Suz 796031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh - that's cool, Shannon. And the jacket alone is not expensive now. </p> <p>It is polyester, though, not wool...not sure if that matters. </p> <p>Gee, I am tempted for myself. The pants not available in my size, though...</p> <p>I like that jacket length for Petite. It's not truly cropped but on me it would hit at the hipbone approximately. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-do-you-think-of-this-suit-for-me#post-796020 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:50:56 +0000 Transcona Shannon 796020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been thinking of a suit off and on for a bit - a trouser one (yes...I seem to be falling in love with trousers!) and really wanted navy instead of black or grey.</p> <p>I found this petite Anne Klein one on the Nordstrom website. I love the look of the fabric, the simplicity of the trouser style and the slightly unexpected touches on the jacket (i.e. pockets). It's classic in shape but has a modern twist too I think.</p> <p>Suits are typically a fairly big ticket item and given that my size seems to be fluctuating a fair bit, I don't want to spend a ton in case it doesn't fit in 6 months time. Trousers can be taken in to some degree if I'm fortunate to lose some weight, but jackets are more difficult as you know. This suit is on deep discount and quite affordable but I don't want to pull the trigger if the style isn't right.</p> <p>Would love to hear your thoughts!</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/anne-klein-herringbone-pants-petite/3382055?origin=keywordsearch&#038;contextualcategoryid=0&#038;fashionColor=&#038;resultback=2325" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/an.....tback=2325</a></p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/anne-klein-herringbone-jacket-petite/3382053?origin=keywordsearch&#038;contextualcategoryid=0&#038;fashionColor=&#038;resultback=2426" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/an.....tback=2426</a> </p>