https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/because-i-might-need-a-suit Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:18:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/because-i-might-need-a-suit/page/2#post-1253476 Fri, 16 May 2014 19:50:48 +0000 Aida 1253476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm I like it for you in the sizes shown. It seems more like suiting you would wear over one with a more truly oversized fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/because-i-might-need-a-suit/page/2#post-1253257 Fri, 16 May 2014 15:46:01 +0000 rae 1253257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oops, I was looking at the suited picture and forgot they had separate links. Will have to add when I get home since I am on the road with DH now. Thank you all for chiming in! Most likely will decide tomorrow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/because-i-might-need-a-suit/page/2#post-1253246 Fri, 16 May 2014 15:27:14 +0000 Angie 1253246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Remember that crotch points whisker a lot more with stretch fabric, and that things look smoother in motion. </p> <p>Thanks for the pants link. And a link to the jacket? Aren't you lucky those pants are full length on you. </p> <p>I would say a good few years before expiration. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/because-i-might-need-a-suit/page/2#post-1253240 Fri, 16 May 2014 15:19:50 +0000 rae 1253240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>By "one day" I do mean <i>fairly</i> soon... I am looking into a store move to go with my residential move, and I have finished my management training. How long do you think this suit would last before "expiration"? Nordies does want us to wear suits to interviews.&nbsp;</p> <p>Angie, yes, it is quite stretchy. It is the Classiques below. I know from trying on my Classiques City Weave pants (which are similarly stretchy, but without the sheen) that the 6 pants would show mad crotch frowning, so I'm not inspired to order another size up. Hmm.&nbsp;</p> <p>I wonder, if I got the jacket by itself and wore it (or one of my Theory blazers instead?)&nbsp;over a dress, would that be enough of a "suit"? I didn't think the pants looked bad in person&nbsp;but, with all the negative comments, I've been given pause. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/because-i-might-need-a-suit#post-1253203 Fri, 16 May 2014 14:17:07 +0000 Angie 1253203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Killer - if the size up was too big. I'm in "size up mode" with almost everyone&nbsp;at the moment Rae, so bear with me. I'd say the suit is just about tailored. A little tighter than tailored&nbsp;on the jacket.&nbsp;</p> <p>Can you provide the links please, Rae? Is the fabric stretchy? That might account for some crotch point whiskering.&nbsp;</p> <p>(I LOVE suits).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/because-i-might-need-a-suit#post-1253193 Fri, 16 May 2014 13:57:19 +0000 texstyle 1253193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look so great and happy in this I'm not sure if I can find any faults!&nbsp; I know it is a more modern take on a suit but I don't really see it as "trendy" so much that it won't be relevant in a year or two more. And won't you wear the jacket with other things too? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/because-i-might-need-a-suit#post-1253175 Fri, 16 May 2014 13:32:05 +0000 Helena 1253175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks amazing to me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/because-i-might-need-a-suit#post-1253172 Fri, 16 May 2014 13:29:29 +0000 Windchime 1253172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That jacket looks awesome on you! May I ask what brand it is? I wonder if you could have the pants tailored for a perfect fit. If you start wearing the suit to work, they might hire you for upper level management! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/because-i-might-need-a-suit#post-1253165 Fri, 16 May 2014 13:21:50 +0000 Sara L. 1253165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The suite looks great, however, I have the same concerns as bella and Ceit since you don't have an immediate use for it.&nbsp; If it's something you think you would wear now than I would get it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/because-i-might-need-a-suit#post-1253150 Fri, 16 May 2014 12:34:05 +0000 Anonymous 1253150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks great, but I worry that it might look dated after a while. What kind of timeframe are you projecting for it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/because-i-might-need-a-suit#post-1253149 Fri, 16 May 2014 12:32:43 +0000 Janet 1253149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks pretty great on you. </p> <p>I don't think I've ever had a pair of trousers that didn't do that thing at the crotch, even sized up. In fact, sometimes sizing up actually seems to exacerbate the issue. Taking the waist in might help. </p> <p>What is the fabric content, just curious? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/because-i-might-need-a-suit#post-1253146 Fri, 16 May 2014 12:21:34 +0000 JenA 1253146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the jacket on you. I personally don't mind the look of the wiskering. I think the pants look very current. This is very different take on a black suit. </p> <p>I like the pants more than a skirt, but that is my preference. Would you wear the pants with something else? Why don't you try and see if it works and if they are comfortable on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/because-i-might-need-a-suit#post-1253139 Fri, 16 May 2014 12:01:44 +0000 Diana 1253139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks good to me. Angie told me once that this type of slight crotch whiskering on trousers is inevitable with stretch fabrics on certain body types (I think flat front, curvy rear especially) so I don't worry too much about it. </p> <p>I personally went for pants for my suit because it makes the footwear situation a million times easier, and you don't have to worry about hose. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/because-i-might-need-a-suit#post-1253137 Fri, 16 May 2014 11:57:12 +0000 Elizabeth P 1253137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the jacket is awesome, and if you get it, I think you should wear it regardless of if you need to be wearing the whole suit.&nbsp; But I'm not sold on the pants...they just don't fit you in the fab way i've seen clothes fit you in the past.&nbsp; Not sure if it's a size issue or a cut issue, they are just a bit "off".&nbsp; imho. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/because-i-might-need-a-suit#post-1253104 Fri, 16 May 2014 10:47:06 +0000 crutcher 1253104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the suit is spot on...the jacket amazing and the pants are companionable with the jacket...Don't know about a skirt...doesn't seem to do as well in my mind's eye as the pants...Can't wait to see what you decide..<br />You are right about needing something like this...never can tell when you will need to be quietly and professionally dressed...good luck.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/because-i-might-need-a-suit#post-1253101 Fri, 16 May 2014 10:41:02 +0000 rute 1253101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love! It's classic, but trendy at the same time! Love the fit </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/because-i-might-need-a-suit#post-1253100 Fri, 16 May 2014 10:39:14 +0000 kkards 1253100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, what happens if you have the waist taken in? the pants would still have a more fluid fit on the thighs, but it would probably take care of the droop. i would have alternations pin it and see.&nbsp;<br />otherwise, i would say pass.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/because-i-might-need-a-suit#post-1253044 Fri, 16 May 2014 07:09:10 +0000 bella 1253044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is an awesome suit. I am not sure if it will be as edgy with the skirt. My only concern is that this is not a timeless suit. It is a very contemporary look. So if you are buying a suit in case you might need it one day, you might find it already dated when the time comes. If you buy this suit, integrate it into your everyday wear and enjoy it frequently.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/because-i-might-need-a-suit#post-1253038 Fri, 16 May 2014 06:29:25 +0000 Deborah 1253038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would like to see the skirt. You do skirts and dresses well and would edge it up easily with our footwear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/because-i-might-need-a-suit#post-1253025 Fri, 16 May 2014 06:04:41 +0000 Gigi 1253025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>From what I know of your style, the pants are more you. But if the skirt fits better, it might be worth it to get the skirt. Maybe get the skirt and post pics? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/because-i-might-need-a-suit#post-1253018 Fri, 16 May 2014 05:19:16 +0000 rae 1253018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I just discovered there is a skirt option... maybe that would be better? Or would that look too corporate?&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/because-i-might-need-a-suit#post-1253000 Fri, 16 May 2014 04:51:43 +0000 rachylou 1253000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Uh... the suit looks amazing to me. I'm sure I'd use it all the time... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/because-i-might-need-a-suit#post-1252982 Fri, 16 May 2014 04:08:58 +0000 Missey 1252982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look professional with an edge.&nbsp; Totally va-va-va-voom!&nbsp; It is not an every day suit for everyone, but it is perfect for you!&nbsp; Love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/because-i-might-need-a-suit#post-1252976 Fri, 16 May 2014 03:56:17 +0000 Gigi 1252976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The jacket is great, no question. But I do think that the crotch in the pants looks weird. In fact, I noticed it before you pointed it out (though I didn't know exactly what was weird...all I knew was that something looked off). IMO, if you are looking for a suit, it should be really perfect, because a person only wears suits when it's really important, you know?&nbsp;</p> <p>Since this isn't designer, maybe the quality control isn't so good, and maybe if you tried on more iterations of the pants in this size and in the smaller size you might find one that fits better, just due to human variance in making garments. That's what I do when I want something to fit and it's close but no cigar. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/because-i-might-need-a-suit#post-1252954 Fri, 16 May 2014 03:29:32 +0000 Deborah 1252954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae I love the jacket but I am unsure of the pants. They look to me that they are not really a design or cut that works when sized up. Looking at your lightened pic they actually look like they might be uncomfortable, and they just don't look quite right to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/because-i-might-need-a-suit#post-1252952 Fri, 16 May 2014 03:28:23 +0000 Adelfa 1252952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great jacket and I love the general cut of the slacks (my favorite as you know). However I am not loving how the fabric ripples on the pant legs, even though I have a couple of pairs that do the same thing in photos. I swear they don't look that way IRL! I too would love to see the smaller size. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/because-i-might-need-a-suit#post-1252945 Fri, 16 May 2014 03:22:08 +0000 rae 1252945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The size smaller was a no-go for sure. To catwoman-esque because of the bodycon fit in the seat. They didn't have the size larger, but I can tell it would do the dreaded crotch fold that Denise mentioned, so I guess it's these or bust. The pants are the same make and size as my favorite gray ankle zip trousers, so that is a good sign... ? I put it on hold for now.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/because-i-might-need-a-suit#post-1252926 Fri, 16 May 2014 03:07:30 +0000 cciele 1252926@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome suit -- I really like the jacket too. Any way to show us both a size smaller and a size larger? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/because-i-might-need-a-suit#post-1252925 Fri, 16 May 2014 03:07:00 +0000 Day Vies 1252925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you're all good. I love the slim fit on this suit. I also like your idea of sizing up in the pants they look great with this shoes. I say it's a do! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/because-i-might-need-a-suit#post-1252919 Fri, 16 May 2014 03:04:40 +0000 CocoLion 1252919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it. Just viewing from my phone but what I can see looks really sharp. I don't see the usual excess fold and crotch fabric from sizing up. Did you try the smaller size for comparison? Jacket looks perfect. </p>