https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-whats-wrong-with-these Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:42:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-whats-wrong-with-these#post-618037 Sat, 12 May 2012 03:38:08 +0000 ManidipaM 618037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The blouse is I think too stiff and short for that much volume.</p> <p>The dress is very pretty on you. The only real issue I see again are the shoulder ties. If you can swap in some grosgrain ribbon or leather thongs, it will be possible to put a denim jacket over the dress or even a thicker cardigan. Also, the way the shoulder is cut, I suspect layering under means selecting a fine, fitted knit top, or a thin tailored top. Anything else ends up too bulky on top of the cords and the angled-in armhole. So maybe a white layering T-shirt to start with, or some stripes to enhance the nautical feel when you do go with the original cords? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-whats-wrong-with-these#post-617750 Fri, 11 May 2012 21:57:54 +0000 harmonica 617750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Meredith &amp; teeandcee: I really appreciate your honesty! What a great idea to swap the ropes with leather! A chain might be too much for me, but I'll definately keep it in mind because I love the idea of contrasting dots with chain </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-whats-wrong-with-these#post-617741 Fri, 11 May 2012 21:43:51 +0000 harmonica 617741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@christieanne: so great to hear about your americanized 17th of May! Do you have blueberry jam, suger and bacon to go with the pancakes? I din't know you had norwegian relatives oh - you have to post some wiw's from that day! ;-)</p> <p>@modgrl, angie, jilly and echo: super input! Sleeve and height do not talk together - great to know! The blouse will happily be passed on to someone else And the dress will be worn as soon as the weather gets warmer - and I'll try some different layerings. It is just 45-50 degrees Farenheit (6-10 degrees celsius), so summer is far away. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-whats-wrong-with-these#post-617740 Fri, 11 May 2012 21:42:41 +0000 teeandcee 617740@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with others about the top, but I love the dress, especially in that last photo. I'd never think to put a top under it along with tights but it looks excellent. I *think* what isn't working for me are those rope ties at the shoulders (relative to how you've layered the dress, otherwise I like them). Maybe you could replace them with some thick edgy chain or leather, untied? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-whats-wrong-with-these#post-617737 Fri, 11 May 2012 21:37:41 +0000 Meredith1953 617737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not wild about the blouse but the dress is super cute! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-whats-wrong-with-these#post-617710 Fri, 11 May 2012 21:08:51 +0000 Echo 617710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The top to me is a little overwhelming, but the dress is fabulous on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-whats-wrong-with-these#post-617673 Fri, 11 May 2012 20:17:36 +0000 Jilly 617673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorites are #2, 4, and 5. I really like the dark jeans with the dark pumps. I think the top in #1 and 2 is has too much fabric to belt it. I really love the dress, but would like it better on its own, or with a light layer underneath. Maybe something in a white silky fabric? The oxford type shirt seems a little too stiff. Hope that helps a little:) You have a lovely figure, btw! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-whats-wrong-with-these#post-617666 Fri, 11 May 2012 20:11:24 +0000 Angie 617666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dress is fab!</p> <p>I want to like the blouse, but I do find the sleeves just a little overwhelming for your height. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-whats-wrong-with-these#post-617626 Fri, 11 May 2012 19:24:24 +0000 christieanne 617626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds great! My family will be celebrating 17 Mai next week too although in a highly Americanized manner lol but I will be making Norwegian pancakes for breakfast, and we attend a party that evening. No fantastic parading I am afraid. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-whats-wrong-with-these#post-617615 Fri, 11 May 2012 19:18:41 +0000 harmonica 617615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks modgrl and christieanne! </p> <p>I made some fun style discoveries in NYC and some of them being exactly the need for a bit of edge and contrast (putting different style elements together for surprise). Being a bit out of my comfort zone makes sense. I'll check if I have a striped T and see how that turns out.</p> <p>NYC was superb! Both in terms of shopping, work, meandering, absorbing the Manhatten feel. I'll make some posts later, but I need to catch up with some work and home related stuff (and preparations for the big national celebration of the constitution day :-)) And I stuck to both budget and shopping list! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-whats-wrong-with-these#post-617576 Fri, 11 May 2012 18:36:31 +0000 christieanne 617576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both the top and dress give you a total hourglass shape as you are showing them (the dress with built in waist and the top as you have belted) and maybe that is not your comfort zone?<br /> The dress looks fantastic on you but is it too sweet with the navy and white? I think you are liking an edgier look (but correct me if I am off base).<br /> Maybe pairing the dress with a different underlayer - striped t? I like it on you but you have to fell great in your clothes so this might be a gut check thing. </p> <p>Are you back from NYC? Hope your trip was wonderful if so. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-whats-wrong-with-these#post-617572 Fri, 11 May 2012 18:33:21 +0000 modgrl 617572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dress is adorable. I would hold on to that if you are still enjoying wearing it. The top is too wide and short for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-whats-wrong-with-these#post-617566 Fri, 11 May 2012 18:28:10 +0000 harmonica 617566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I posted the blouse and the dress a while ago, but havn't decided if I should keep or toss yet. I thought your opinion might be helpful by telling me what is wrong with these items. Is it the color, the siluette, the fit, the styling or what else? Can I make the dress and the blouse work? How? Or are they ment to pass on to another wardrobe?</p> <p>#1-3 Silk blouse<br /> #4-7 Dress </p>