https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/banana-republic-order-came-today Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:11:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/banana-republic-order-came-today/page/2#post-1794349 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 21:14:51 +0000 Anonymous 1794349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>Texstyle</b>. Having other people who live in the South weigh in is really helpful. &nbsp;I wore the navy today and it felt wonderful. &nbsp;The fabric is so soft!! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/banana-republic-order-came-today#post-1794196 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 16:34:21 +0000 texstyle 1794196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sterling - I do love the tops and the pants you chose but understand the issue of the pants and wrinkling. I have a pair of dark olive green twill "jeans" that I never wore because of wrinkling. I missed the return window unfortunately but I do love the color.</p> <p>Regarding the heat - I think silk/cashmere might be at least somewhat breathable. I don't know if you run hot always or just brief periods ;-). I have the latter and sometimes no matter what I'm wearing (or how many herbs I've taken lol) I will get hot but only for a minute or two. I've learned to fan myself or just excuse myself if necessary and go to the restroom and lift my top if necessary. Ha!&nbsp; </p> <p>Interesting thing is that at least when it's full out summer here most everyone else is hot too so no one really notices. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/banana-republic-order-came-today#post-1794080 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 09:49:20 +0000 Anonymous 1794080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>Viva.</b> &nbsp;I wish air conditioning in our building was cooler. &nbsp;It is a large building with <u>lots of glass</u>. &nbsp;Maintenance has a really hard time controlling the air so that it is consistent and comfortable throughout. &nbsp;Sadly, it is a losing battle for them. &nbsp;Building temps vary from day to day quite a bit. &nbsp;By afternoon I am always sweltering. &nbsp;</p> <p>I still think I am going to keep the tops. &nbsp;I can always carry a tee shirt and change before I walk outside. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/banana-republic-order-came-today#post-1793964 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 01:40:52 +0000 viva 1793964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also, regarding weather ... if you live where it is hot, isn't it cold inside? That's my experience, anyway, with travel. I was just in Florida for work, and it was near 90F outside and probably 60F inside. So, even if it was too warm outside for these tops it would have been perfect inside.</p> <p>If you work indoors, for example, or were going out to eat indoors, I could definitely see wearing this top through the summer. Just not for outdoor activity.&nbsp;</p> <p>(Oh, just saw you run hot. Never mind. I'm always so darn cold in A/C!!!)</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/banana-republic-order-came-today#post-1793880 Sun, 02 Apr 2017 20:15:02 +0000 Anonymous 1793880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes <b>Jenni </b>-- You are of course right.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/banana-republic-order-came-today#post-1793874 Sun, 02 Apr 2017 20:06:37 +0000 Jenni NZ 1793874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>But surely you don't expect the tops to get through the ENTIRE Spring/summer do you? That's why I just spent hours shopping for full-length olive pants, because the pair I bought in June 2016( early winter) and wore 18 times last winter, was too thick to start wearing before June. I bought these new ones two weeks ago and have already worn 3 times. They are an essential for so many tops and will be worn through the next two months until it's cold enough to change to the others. If you can wear them until July, and then maybe again Sep/Oct, isn't that OK?? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/banana-republic-order-came-today#post-1793840 Sun, 02 Apr 2017 17:09:02 +0000 Anonymous 1793840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><i>That </i><u><i>does</i></u><i> worry me, Angie</i>. &nbsp;I have thought long and hard on it. &nbsp;I talked to a few of my friends that run hot (like me). &nbsp;We all agree that this top <u>should</u> work. &nbsp;Worst case scenario. &nbsp;I don't wear them during July and August. &nbsp; </p> <p>Sigh. &nbsp;Now I am second guessing myself. &nbsp;Angie may very well be right. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/banana-republic-order-came-today#post-1793812 Sun, 02 Apr 2017 15:20:37 +0000 Angie 1793812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I loved this top in a stripe. It fit my client sooooo perfectly last week. The solids were quite nice too. Gorgeous weight, drape, lustre and sleeve fit.&nbsp;</p> <p>I have to ask, Sterling - are these good for your climate? They seem too warm as you head into Spring and Summer. They are perfect for Seattle - but I thought you lived in the South?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/banana-republic-order-came-today#post-1793808 Sun, 02 Apr 2017 15:14:38 +0000 Anonymous 1793808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I returned the pants and the stripped top yesterday. &nbsp;My Banana Republic store had one single linen stripped top. &nbsp;They couldn't find it and I didn't have time to wait. &nbsp;As <b>LisaP</b> commented, my store only had one in medium; one in large, and one in XL. &nbsp;LOTs and lots of small. &nbsp;</p> <p>On the plus side, I am more convinced than ever that these two silk cashmere sweaters are prefect tops: &nbsp;saturated color; opaque; lightish-weight knits; well made; slightly fitted; nice length in the body; covers bra straps; <u>coordinates seamlessly with my existing wardrobe</u>; on the dressier side of a tee shit; and hand washable. &nbsp;If anyone is looking for this style of top, I am recommending them. &nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/banana-republic-order-came-today#post-1793647 Sat, 01 Apr 2017 15:34:13 +0000 Joyce B 1793647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are great finds, I think you will enjoy them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/banana-republic-order-came-today#post-1793642 Sat, 01 Apr 2017 15:06:53 +0000 Anonymous 1793642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The short sleeve sweaters indeed look great. I was fingering the navy/white striped one in the store yesterday , but doubted the fit for me. It's a pretty square cut, despite the sign beside it describing them as drapey . &nbsp;It's always interesting to see what sizes are already gone from a new display - that tells you a lot about the fit of something. There was only one L left, one M , and a ton of S's and XS's. &nbsp;That aside, I really liked the look of them and the colours were great too. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/banana-republic-order-came-today#post-1793638 Sat, 01 Apr 2017 14:40:35 +0000 Anonymous 1793638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great haul! I really like elbow sleeves. Perfect for a summer work environment - enough sleeve for air conditioning, but not enough to be unwearable outdoors for a brief period. That silk/cashmere blend sounds sumptuous. And of course, the colors are beautiful!<br /> Bummer about the pants, but at least you have confirmed that an similar pair has a place in your wardrobe!<br /> I think you are on a roll! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/banana-republic-order-came-today#post-1793621 Sat, 01 Apr 2017 13:09:41 +0000 kkards 1793621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>bummer on the pants, but yay for the tops! love that you're adding your happy color back into your wardrobe </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/banana-republic-order-came-today#post-1793614 Sat, 01 Apr 2017 11:52:38 +0000 Anonymous 1793614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, too bad about the pants but I think that it's great that you're being picky and not settling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/banana-republic-order-came-today#post-1793609 Sat, 01 Apr 2017 11:32:50 +0000 Penny 1793609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful, versatile sweaters! Too bad about the pants, but I think you made the right call for the intended use. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/banana-republic-order-came-today#post-1793583 Sat, 01 Apr 2017 05:12:24 +0000 unfrumped 1793583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad the sweaters worked. I really am enjoying your careful assessments for wardrobe additions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/banana-republic-order-came-today#post-1793573 Sat, 01 Apr 2017 04:09:36 +0000 Anonymous 1793573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those silk sweaters look gorgeous. I need to stop by a BR to see the colors and try on for size. So many knits are hard for a small busted person to wear because arm holes come too low and it is more obvious than with a woven fabric. The fabrics look like they would feel lux. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/banana-republic-order-came-today#post-1793546 Sat, 01 Apr 2017 00:49:40 +0000 karen13 1793546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very successful haul! I love the longer length sleeve shape - classic, yet new. I know what you mean about weight loss and wearing clothes that are too big. We have to retrain the eye and the body for what the new fit should be like, while still remaining comfortable and willing to be seen in public. DH frequently tells me "you should get a smaller size" - one of the reasons I am looking to YFL for confirmation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/banana-republic-order-came-today#post-1793535 Fri, 31 Mar 2017 23:50:53 +0000 Emily K 1793535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah...I just saw your post. &nbsp;I had the page open for a long time and came back to it. &nbsp;Thank you for the info about the wrinkles. &nbsp;I plan to use the pants for casual wear, so I may not be as picky...but it is good to know.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/banana-republic-order-came-today#post-1793533 Fri, 31 Mar 2017 23:17:35 +0000 Bonnie 1793533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I, too, am a fan of elbow length sweaters. These look really nice.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/banana-republic-order-came-today#post-1793531 Fri, 31 Mar 2017 23:11:48 +0000 Emily K 1793531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a thoughtful and complete answer, Sterling. &nbsp;I know all about gaining and losing a large amount of weight and some of the emotional baggage that goes with that. &nbsp;For myself, I've always enjoyed getting into smaller sizes and I feel like it's great motivation to notice the presence of the waistband. &nbsp;But I hung onto different issues &nbsp;Please do let me know if, for any reason, you feel the pants underperform.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/banana-republic-order-came-today#post-1793522 Fri, 31 Mar 2017 22:29:27 +0000 Style Fan 1793522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Too bad about the wrinkling of the pants Sterling.&nbsp; The elbow length tops are great.&nbsp; Perfect for a work environment.&nbsp; Love the colours too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/banana-republic-order-came-today#post-1793516 Fri, 31 Mar 2017 22:19:12 +0000 Anonymous 1793516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Emily K</b> -- I wore them for about half an hour. &nbsp;The color is <u>fabulous</u>. &nbsp;I do want this color in my wardrobe. The fabric felt great against the skin. &nbsp;</p> <p>I read comments on the BR site while I was wearing them. &nbsp;A number of commenters said that the pants wrinkled and looked less appropriate for a work environment. &nbsp;These pants were slated to be part of my work capsule and I ran upstairs to check for wrinkles. &nbsp;I saw them. &nbsp;</p> <p>I don't know if I would have seen wrinkles if I hadn't been reading the BR website. &nbsp;In my mind the pants became less appropriate for work. &nbsp;I decided to return them and keep looking for pants in this same color. &nbsp;</p> <p>Good luck to you on your pants. &nbsp;Hopefully they fit and wrinkles/<br />stretching is not an issue. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/banana-republic-order-came-today#post-1793509 Fri, 31 Mar 2017 21:47:09 +0000 Anonymous 1793509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Suz!!! &nbsp;</b><u>So nice to hear from you</u>. &nbsp;Your voice is <u>always</u> missed when you get busy. &nbsp;I do have very high hopes for that Vince Camuto ensemble. &nbsp;But I have to admit I was looking at the picture of it today and I felt a bit less brave about it than I did yesterday. &nbsp;Still I would prefer to show up at a wedding wearing that than what I wore last year. &nbsp;Sigh. &nbsp;I just can't get weddings right. &nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks <b>Karie</b>. &nbsp;I have one other Ryan fit pant and they suit me very well. &nbsp;If anything they might be a bit large in the waist ban. &nbsp;That doesn't bother me. &nbsp;Restricted movement bothers me. &nbsp;</p> <p><b>Viva</b> -- I certainly am going to wear that fuchsia top as a <u>statement piece</u>. &nbsp;</p> <p>I am not sure about the length of the pant either. &nbsp;They are definitely an odd length. &nbsp;I could go up or down them. &nbsp;Probably up. &nbsp;</p> <p><b>Smittie</b> -- I so agree. &nbsp;They are most definitely a step up from cotton or viscose. &nbsp;And the color is <u>saturated</u>. &nbsp;The navy is as <u>rich</u> as the fuchsia, just a different vibe. &nbsp;I need both in my wardrobe. &nbsp;Although they are statements, they are also essentials. &nbsp;</p> <p><b>Emily K</b>, I can explain. &nbsp;How to explain. &nbsp;In 2009 I lost a lot of weight. &nbsp;I started wearing my clothes kinda big because my brain did not keep pace with my weight loss. &nbsp;I kept buying and wearing clothes about a size too big. &nbsp;In time I got really comfortable wearing looser clothes. &nbsp;This was ok because fashion/style moved toward oversized and boyfriend styles. &nbsp;The problem is that now when I wear my true size I feel like the garment is constricting. &nbsp;</p> <p>The Ryan pant <u>is</u> my true size and they fit great, but mentally I feel they are "tight." &nbsp;I worry about being able to sit and bend and move through life. &nbsp;This is a problem that I know I need to work on. &nbsp;</p> <p>I'll wear the pant this evening and get back to you with specifics about stretching out. &nbsp;I hope the&nbsp;Avery fit sateen crops are perfect for you. &nbsp;Let us know your final decision. &nbsp;</p> <p><b>Elizabeth P</b> -- definitely stop by to look at the silk sweaters. &nbsp;They really are that nice. &nbsp;I have had a long lull when I just could not find anything I wanted to wear. &nbsp;<u>Now I am seeing LOTS that inspire me</u>. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/banana-republic-order-came-today#post-1793505 Fri, 31 Mar 2017 21:20:40 +0000 Karie 1793505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've got a nice selection of items here. I really like the Ryan fit pants - that's my favorite pant at BR. I have a pair in denim, which look and fit like a dressy denim trouser. Hopefully they will pass your sit test! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/banana-republic-order-came-today#post-1793484 Fri, 31 Mar 2017 20:18:46 +0000 viva 1793484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the Elbow length tops too, and the fuchsia seem like it could almost be a "statement essential" if there is such a thing.</p> <p>Pant length is baffling for me right now. I bought a pair of slim black trousers from the Loft that fit great but hit just at the ankle and I may take them up an inch. I don't really want them short but I think they might be just a wee bit too long. The whole cropped explosion has ruined my eye. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/banana-republic-order-came-today#post-1793483 Fri, 31 Mar 2017 20:13:26 +0000 Anonymous 1793483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These BR elbow length tops are my faves! I've never tried the silk ones. I really hope they're not too hot for you because I think they are quite a step up from cotton or viscose tshirts (or at least, the merino versions are). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/banana-republic-order-came-today#post-1793481 Fri, 31 Mar 2017 20:08:57 +0000 Emily K 1793481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can you explain your thought about the pants/sitting? &nbsp;Is your concern about stretching out, or about snug fit? &nbsp;I am having a terrible time buying pants because they all seem to stretch out WAAAY more than I'd anticipated or hoped. &nbsp;I just bought two pair of pants at J.Jill that I wore once and they seemed to grow two sizes and got very, very saggy in the butt. &nbsp;Worn and washed, they are not now returnable. &nbsp;:-( &nbsp;And, today I bought some pants at BR (Avery fit sateen crops--near twin to yours?) &nbsp;Fingers crossed for a good result, but I did worry when the sales associate started talking about stretch and bagginess. &nbsp;(Although I think she was trying to say that it was less of an issue with these pants than with the other pair I was holding at the time.)</p> <p>Cute knits! &nbsp;I do prefer the linen stripe.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/banana-republic-order-came-today#post-1793474 Fri, 31 Mar 2017 19:51:36 +0000 Suz 1793474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad you are adding some fuchsia! That's a lovely sweater.&nbsp;</p> <p>I have not been on the forum for a few days but wanted you to know that I read and enjoyed your thread about sparking joy. Very interesting observations and comments. I am with Angie -- your closet needs a few "statement for Sterling" type items to mix in with the uniform.&nbsp;</p> <p>We have some similarities in this regard, I think -- before YLF, I tended always to buy essentials and very few (to no) statements. Being on YLF has helped me identify and buy statements that work for me. My wardrobe is still "essentials" heavy (except for my going out capsule); and in reality, I wear the essentials far, far more than the statements, even given a choice. It seems that for everyday wear, I actually <b>like</b> a kind of uniform.&nbsp;</p> <p>At the same time, I also need the fun of a different shape, a fun shoe, a bright scarf or bag or jacket. And I loved your reasoning about the Vince Camuto outfit -- it's in the shape of your essentials but in a happy colour. That kind of thing tends to work very well for me as a statement also.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/banana-republic-order-came-today#post-1793464 Fri, 31 Mar 2017 19:08:48 +0000 Elizabeth P 1793464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great!&nbsp; Love successful orders :)</p> <p>Shame about the sweater, I hope they have it at your local store.&nbsp; I guess you can always reorder if not.</p> <p>I was wondering about those silk/cashmere sweaters... they look lovely.&nbsp; I think I will go and look at them next time I am near my BR.&nbsp; </p> <p>Let us know how you make out with the pants! </p>