https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chests-and-vests Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:10:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chests-and-vests#post-1974 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 03:34:39 +0000 mayapple 1974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will post my results as soon as I get it. But I only ordered that one thing, so who knows how accurate it will be. I much preferred their winter styles and wish I had ordered something then. You get $25 your first purchase, so if there is something you really love, go for it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chests-and-vests#post-1971 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 01:57:12 +0000 AnaElizabeth 1971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Let us know how it goes, will you? Seems like an interesting site. I put all my stuff in and they did have some recommendations for me that I thought would be flattering. I LOVE this shirt, it's totally my style: </p> <p><a href="http://www.myshape.com/product_info.php?products_id=11247&#038;product_name=BCBGeneration%27s+Box+Pleat+Top" rel="nofollow">http://www.myshape.com/product.....+Pleat+Top</a></p> <p>I agree with you about the jeans and necklines, though. Flares aren't my thing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chests-and-vests#post-1966 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 01:17:19 +0000 mayapple 1966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got it in yellow. I have already envisioned it with several pieces in my closet. Can't wait till it gets here. </p> <p>AnaElizabeth, this is my first order so I can't vouch for its accuracy. Some things I have noticed that I don't like are:</p> <p>-they recommend a lot of high necklines for busty women<br /> -their jeans are virtually all flared<br /> -they recommend a lot of wideleg pants (in some cases very wide) for me, even though I'm only 5'2<br /> -To be blunt, some of the styles just seem old<br /> -They have different women that represent each shape, who I think show up when you first get to the website. Some of them really don't look fabulous to me...or I guess I should say the clothes they were given aren't the best for them. </p> <p>So will everything fit? Probably. Will it flatter? That's another question. I don't think any store is going to achieve that though, so I appreciate the effort. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chests-and-vests#post-1965 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:54:44 +0000 AnaElizabeth 1965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I hadn't ever seen that website before. Has it worked out for you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chests-and-vests#post-1964 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:39:58 +0000 Nicole 1964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute! What color did you get? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chests-and-vests#post-1963 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:22:51 +0000 mayapple 1963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I may wear that top and try the vest on again and see if it works. My suspicion is that it will be too short, but maybe I will be pleasantly surprised! </p> <p>Nicole, I always check the juniors dept. first because I'm cheap I haven't had a chance to go live shopping yet because I have been at home for break, but once I'm back in the city I might brave the crowds at Macys.</p> <p>I just used my $25 discount on this cardigan, which despite being just a cardigan, will definitely be a fun layer:<br /> <a href="http://www.myshape.com/product_info.php?products_id=10912&#038;product_name=Fever%27s+Big+Button+Cotton+Cardigan" rel="nofollow">http://www.myshape.com/product.....n+Cardigan</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chests-and-vests#post-1961 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 23:32:45 +0000 Nicole 1961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mayapple, Have you been checking out the Junior Departments? I wouldn't be surprised if you had more luck in the junior department for this kind of thing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chests-and-vests#post-1959 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 22:43:42 +0000 Angie 1959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can't you wear the woven white vest with any of your knits? What about that turquoise blue knitted top you like so much. I think it was from Zara? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chests-and-vests#post-1958 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 22:22:22 +0000 mayapple 1958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I turned down that vest because I don't have anything I can wear it with. i guess I would have to get a knit vest because I have 3 buttondown shirts, one of which is unwearable without a layer on top (it's completely shapeless). They have some colorful ones on Boden but they are very long and I don't think I could get them altered to be short enough since it can't be cut. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chests-and-vests#post-1950 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 16:41:08 +0000 Angie 1950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The white waistcoat is great. It's nice for Spring &#38; Summer. It's different and will look fab against your dark skin contrasted with a darker top. </p> <p>Think about different fabric textures when you layer as opposed to just the items. A knit over a knit is not nearly as interesting as a knit over a woven because the contarst is greater. Blousie tops with knits over them get my vote for best layering look at the moment. Especially when the sleeves are at different lengths. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chests-and-vests#post-1948 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 16:30:57 +0000 mayapple 1948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp;jsessionid=189BFEB9A4434E238F5ED2B6CD919A3B.app12-node7?itemdescription=true&#038;itemCount=10&#038;id=14205793&#038;parentid=W_APP_VESTS&#038;sortProperties=+product.marketingPriority,-product.startDate&#038;navCount=28&#038;navAction=poppushpush&#038;color=41" rel="nofollow">http://www.urbanoutfitters.com.....8;color=41</a></p> <p>This one was no good. A medium resulted in some funny gapping and a small smashed my chest...not a good look.</p> <p><a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp;jsessionid=189BFEB9A4434E238F5ED2B6CD919A3B.app12-node7?itemdescription=true&#038;itemCount=10&#038;id=14595664&#038;parentid=W_APP_VESTS&#038;sortProperties=+product.marketingPriority,-product.startDate&#038;navCount=28&#038;navAction=poppushpush&#038;color=10" rel="nofollow">http://www.urbanoutfitters.com.....8;color=10</a></p> <p>This one worked much better because it had more coverage, and it was actually very cute and fit well. I just don't know how I would wear it because it's white. </p> <p>The knitted type works, but I can't find any that are interesting enough for me. They're either solid or argyle and I find them rather boring. </p> <p>My biggest challenge so far is that they are all too long. My bottom layer is usually about the same length. I guess I would have to have it altered if that's even possible.</p> <p>Even if I can't wear a vest, I would still like to find new layering techniques that are a bit more interesting than a cardigan and a camisole. So far I can't find a tank that really matches up to the Anthro one, but I could never ever spend $118 even if it was the last visually interesting tank on earth. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chests-and-vests#post-1931 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 03:21:27 +0000 AnaElizabeth 1931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, that is a cute look, mayapple. I find so many cute things (that actually work for me and go with my style) at Anthropologie and I just can't find them anywhere else. Grrr at the prices/quality. Sometimes I bite the bullet and just buy something from them though if I really love it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chests-and-vests#post-1924 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 02:01:06 +0000 Angie 1924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice artsy look. Have you tried vest options on? If so, what's the verdict? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chests-and-vests#post-1917 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 01:14:07 +0000 mayapple 1917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I guess I'm referring to any sleeveless layering garment? Whether knitted or the more tailored menswear type. I am really just looking for new and different layering pieces. The camisole under a v-neck is nice but I'm getting really bored with it.</p> <p>I love the top half of this outfit: <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/category.jsp?popId=WARDROBE&#038;navAction=poppushpush&#038;navCount=3&#038;pushId=POV_0301OUTFITS&#038;id=POV_0301OUTFITS_CARBON" rel="nofollow">http://www.anthropologie.com/a.....ITS_CARBON</a></p> <p>But as usual , they have a lot of nerve charging those prices. Unfortunately I can't seem to find anything comparable, which I guess is why they can get away with charging that much in the first place. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chests-and-vests#post-1908 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:50:45 +0000 Angie 1908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AnaElizabeth makes a good point. Were you inspired by the “”vests” on Esprit's site? Also, what do you mean by vest? I call them sleeveless pullovers, body warmers and waistcoats. Each item is very different .A vest is an undergarment in my world. Things get lost in translation! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chests-and-vests#post-1902 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 23:54:58 +0000 AnaElizabeth 1902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think a vest is going to accentuate the bust, so you might stick to something that has a deep V neckline, and maybe something that is knit, rather than structured. I had a suiting type vest, and I got rid of it because it made me feel really big on top (and I'm a 36C, which I don't consider to be extremely well-endowed). I have a couple deep V sweater vests (light weight merino, solid colors) and those have worked well for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chests-and-vests#post-1901 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 23:13:43 +0000 mayapple 1901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What kind of vest will work best for a larger chest? I would really like to get one but it seems like there are so many different details. I'm not sure if it matters or not. </p>