https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-2021 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:29:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-2021#post-2172061 Mon, 15 Feb 2021 13:23:05 +0000 Janet 2172061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The pieces could not be further from what works for me, but I appreciate knowing about the brand and I laughed at the story about your husband. </p> <p>(I’m on team bikini cut until my dying days) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-2021#post-2172058 Mon, 15 Feb 2021 13:11:12 +0000 Bijou 2172058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You and Nemosmom made be laugh out loud. A great review - I am with you on the tag issue, unpicking tags is a common problem for me with underwear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-2021#post-2171908 Sun, 14 Feb 2021 20:29:17 +0000 Angie 2171908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your rebellion and your new undies! Satisfying </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-2021#post-2171621 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 10:49:08 +0000 Liesbeth 2171621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha I would love a swimsuit like that too. My only problem with high rise panties is the possibility of major embarrasment when wearing midrise pants over them ;). But for a fellow 00'ties teen I understand the adjustment needed to appreciate the look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-2021#post-2171606 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 03:42:45 +0000 rachylou 2171606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very hip! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-2021#post-2171587 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 00:02:02 +0000 Anonymous 2171587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A swimsuit would be great , I agree . Laughing at your husband’s comment </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-2021#post-2171580 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 23:35:29 +0000 nemosmom 2171580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>I giggled at your DH! When I asked my DH about the brown Vans I was considering, he said, "They look like turds for your feet!"&nbsp; <br />Me, being a fellow rebellious sort, I *had* to order them. :D</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you for the review!&nbsp; I will add them to my list to try next round of updates!<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-2021#post-2171576 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 22:57:33 +0000 Anonymous 2171576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the review! Stay rebellious </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-2021#post-2171565 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 21:39:07 +0000 Carla 2171565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They have leopard print! &nbsp;:-D</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-2021#post-2171563 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 21:36:00 +0000 Sal 2171563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for sharing. And the story about DH made me laugh. </p> <p>Nice pieces - a good cut. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/basics-2021#post-2171561 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 21:25:25 +0000 LaPed 2171561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought some Instagram-trendy basics this year and thought I'd share my review. I've had <a rel="nofollow" href="https://shoparq.com/">Arq</a> on my radar for a while; they started out making beautiful organic cotton basics for babies and kids, and have recently expanded into adult sizes. DS already had a couple sets of their absolutely gorgeous kids' briefs and undershirts, and I'd been wanting a set for myself for a long time. I got a promo code through some blog or IG account (can't remember whose), so I placed an order for a wide strap bralette and a pair of high rise briefs. I hemmed and hawed over colour because they're all so yummy, but ended up sticking with black for my trial run, since I always feel like myself in black underpinnings. I went with the larger of my two possible sizes, which is my usual approach to underwear shopping. The fit is absolutely spot-on -- not too tight, not too loose.</p> <p>The high-rise briefs do indeed look like an intimidating amount of fabric right out of the package, but are ridiculously comfortable to wear. The cotton is pretty substantial, so they're not my first choice under thin/skinny bottoms, but are great under loose-fitting high rise trousers and jeans, which accounts for most of what I wear these days. DH's response was along the lines of, "What the heck are those?" He came of age in the early '00s and his thinking has never evolved past, "the lower the rise, the better." I told him with that kind of attitude, I might just replace everything in my underwear drawer (my natural tendency is rebellion ).&nbsp;The bralette fits like magic and is a study in good design -- simple and perfect (for me at least -- according to most fittings I'm a 32B or 30C, and all I ask of bras is that I forget I have one on). I don't usually like wider straps, but these don't bother me at all. </p> <p>My only gripe about these two pieces is that they have <i></i>sewn-in tags<i></i>. In this day and age, I expect a printed-on tag, or the type sewn in with a single stitch at the corners so it's easy to cut out. I really hope Arq will tweak this aspect of the design. If they do, I wouldn't hesitate to purchase more in the future. This is one category where I like to buy organic or recycled cotton if possible, as it's something I'm not inclined to source secondhand (though there is definitely a secondhand market for Arq). The price tag is high, but they are so sturdy and well-made I know I'll be wearing them for years to come. </p> <p>Last thought: I would also love to see Arq release these same styles in a swimsuit fabric, because I would wear this silhouette to the beach in a heartbeat. The high-rise swim bottoms I've tried on from various brands have been disappointing and not flattering. <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hackwithdesignhouse.com/product-category/apparel/swim/">Hackwith Design House</a>'s swim separates are pretty close to what I'm dreaming of, and I'm sitting on my hands not to try them this summer because they're pricey and I *really* can't justify more swimwear anyway.&nbsp; </p>