https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-steps-and-great-help-from-a-hong-kong-tailor Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:47:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-steps-and-great-help-from-a-hong-kong-tailor#post-1103143 Tue, 03 Dec 2013 02:03:00 +0000 gryffin 1103143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What gorgeous jackets and what an extraordinary experience!!&nbsp; So thrilled for you and I am sure you look stunning in&nbsp;those beautiful&nbsp;jackets!!&nbsp; Perfect colors, elegant details and perfect fit just for you!!&nbsp; You are the one person who can wear those beauties to death because you know just where you can get another perfect one!!&nbsp; Kudos and serious envy here!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-steps-and-great-help-from-a-hong-kong-tailor#post-1103126 Tue, 03 Dec 2013 01:35:24 +0000 Trishalee 1103126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone for the encouragement. I never dreamt I would have anything custom made and I'm really glad I did. My husband made an interesting comment "I'm happy to see you wearing them instead of worshipping them". Lol. I tend to get something nice and look at it a lot. As I put into action the principle of "buying clothes for the life I'm living" I'm finding dressing is becoming easier. As I attempt to shed the blue jeans/ tee shirt or dowdy sweater uniform I was very surprised how throwing on a jacket elevates a look. </p> <p>I'm not where I hope to be however I'm not wasting money filling my closet with things I will never wear. I'm on my way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-steps-and-great-help-from-a-hong-kong-tailor#post-1102799 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 16:24:35 +0000 Beth Ann 1102799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How wonderful to have your own "personal pattern."&nbsp; These are lovely jackets.&nbsp; So glad you found a way to put them into your wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-steps-and-great-help-from-a-hong-kong-tailor#post-1102794 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 16:10:55 +0000 lyn* 1102794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like they have a customer for life now </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-steps-and-great-help-from-a-hong-kong-tailor#post-1102762 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 15:34:32 +0000 rute 1102762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How great! They are both gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-steps-and-great-help-from-a-hong-kong-tailor#post-1102745 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 15:10:44 +0000 Vix 1102745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Trishalee --</p> <p>Wow, what a special experience; the jackets sound like they're already earning their keep in your closet. </p> <p>I find that sometimes all it takes is one item to help connect the dots or jumpstart feeling put together --sounds like these are doing the trick for you. Enjoy them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-steps-and-great-help-from-a-hong-kong-tailor#post-1102636 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 05:24:30 +0000 Neel 1102636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nothing like a tailored piece of clothing! Way to go Trishalee! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-steps-and-great-help-from-a-hong-kong-tailor#post-1102631 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 05:16:56 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1102631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, if this is how you use your time and focus on your wardrobe, then you are doing spectacular! &nbsp;Love your styling descriptors! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-steps-and-great-help-from-a-hong-kong-tailor#post-1102522 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 01:12:59 +0000 Suz 1102522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are lovely! No wonder you are enjoying them. What a fantastic experience and I love the sounds of your outfits with them.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-steps-and-great-help-from-a-hong-kong-tailor#post-1102519 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 01:07:45 +0000 Caro in Oz 1102519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great jackets! I couldn't agree more it's amazing the difference the right clothes can make </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-steps-and-great-help-from-a-hong-kong-tailor#post-1102515 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 00:57:28 +0000 Trishalee 1102515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>JillG selecting the fabric was so much fun. They had about 30 boucle fabrics and It took everything I had to NOT just go with plain black. I always default to black. The tailor truly helped by encouraging me to go with something fresher. Then I got to choose sleeve length, collar and trim. They had 10 "Chanelesque" samples which customers can adjust to their hearts content. The fittings were actually fun with 3 people helping me to achieve just the look I had asked. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-steps-and-great-help-from-a-hong-kong-tailor#post-1102509 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 00:49:03 +0000 Trishalee 1102509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Duplicate </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-steps-and-great-help-from-a-hong-kong-tailor#post-1102506 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 00:45:38 +0000 JillG 1102506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jacket envy here.&nbsp; What gorgeous fabric and workmanship! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-steps-and-great-help-from-a-hong-kong-tailor#post-1102505 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 00:45:28 +0000 Trishalee 1102505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie you are correct. I actually am having fun. I loved the feel of the jackets-they fit so perfectly and while I am self conscious of being large on top they are fitted and don't emphasize that area. I have played with them a bit and the options just seemed to open my eyes to possibility. I'm seeing how clothes can change how I feel. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-steps-and-great-help-from-a-hong-kong-tailor#post-1102496 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 00:37:01 +0000 Angie 1102496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous. How fun. I wish you every happiness with your new little darlings that were tailor made in my favourite city that I call home. Sounds like you're having fun with fashion, which delights me no end. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/baby-steps-and-great-help-from-a-hong-kong-tailor#post-1102491 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 00:33:44 +0000 Trishalee 1102491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Often times it takes me awhile to put what I learn here into action. My job and volunteer work sometimes leave not enough time to attend to my wardrobe issues. Last month I was fortunate enough to accompany my husband on a trip to Hong Kong . A few months back Angie wrote a post about Chanelesque jackets and how the ones without collars tend to look nice on those of us with shorter necks who are larger on top. </p> <p>Armed with that information I decided to give the tailor where my husband has his suits and shirts made a try. The tailor is Simpson Sin and they were lovely to work with. I was so pleased with the first jacket I ordered a second which was made from my personal pattern and sent to me promptly. </p> <p>Jacket 2 is a multi color boucle with double piping trim. I have been wearing it with a round neck white tee and jeans. I actually feel pulled together and confident in that ensemble. </p> <p>Jacket 1 is a bit dressier and had a fine gold thread running through it. I wore it with black trousers, black silk cami and okala pumps with a thick gold chain on Thanksgiving. It also looks lovely with a plain black dress. It is double pipe trimmed with gold and ivory. </p> <p>These 2 jackets have fast become go to items in my closet! These are baby steps but I'm on my way. </p>