https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crewsing-toward-a-bigger-closet Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:46:34 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crewsing-toward-a-bigger-closet/page/2#post-1291642 Mon, 30 Jun 2014 20:55:51 +0000 Anonymous 1291642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And ty for the boost, Suz! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crewsing-toward-a-bigger-closet/page/2#post-1291640 Mon, 30 Jun 2014 20:54:59 +0000 Anonymous 1291640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jcrew is addicting. I seem to be drawn to both it and Anthro &nbsp;like a Magpie to sparklies. The jewelry just sings my name. As do the sweaters/dresses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crewsing-toward-a-bigger-closet/page/2#post-1291621 Mon, 30 Jun 2014 20:14:07 +0000 Anonymous 1291621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous floral top and so flattering on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crewsing-toward-a-bigger-closet/page/2#post-1291601 Mon, 30 Jun 2014 19:56:59 +0000 Inge 1291601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi ladies,</p> <p>I promised to post an update about the sizing of the linen high-low hemline sweater. The neon amethyst version arrived today and it's about 0.8 narrower than the white jumper. Length in the front and back are the same though, and the fit everywhere else is also similar. Phew, that means I can keep this one too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crewsing-toward-a-bigger-closet/page/2#post-1288480 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 18:29:19 +0000 Elizabeth P 1288480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well Suz, I'm sorry to say it but.... you have to keep it all.&nbsp; My least fav is the first top, but I think I'll like it a whole lot more with a cami, which it sounds like you would wear.&nbsp; And the floral tee is wonderful on you.&nbsp; Heck, it's all wonderful on you.&nbsp; </p> <p>Funny that you had issues with your Gap mesh sleeved sweaters - I've worn my navy one quite a lot, and had no problems whatsoever.&nbsp; </p> <p>My order arrived today, so yet another J.Crew post will do doubt be forthcoming!&nbsp; Everything in it, you own </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crewsing-toward-a-bigger-closet/page/2#post-1288418 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 17:02:32 +0000 Alassë 1288418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1-5: Not as keen on the colour for you<br />#6: I immediately thought of Angie when I saw you; also&nbsp;very Suz<br />#7-8: Wonderful on your complexion<br />#9: Wonderful on your complexion<br />#10: I guessed it would be your sporty luxe top ;)<br />#11: Good tunic length, good colour on you</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crewsing-toward-a-bigger-closet/page/2#post-1288239 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 13:38:47 +0000 texstyle 1288239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What everyone else said ;-). Seriously, it all looks great and perfect for you - great haul! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crewsing-toward-a-bigger-closet/page/2#post-1288224 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 13:29:29 +0000 Inge 1288224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*chuckle*</p> <p>I will report back on the sizing as soon as I've received the neon amethyst version, Suz. I do hope that the sizing isn't too different as my white jumper fits me just the way I like it... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crewsing-toward-a-bigger-closet/page/2#post-1288215 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 13:09:06 +0000 krishnidoux 1288215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favourites are:&nbsp;<br />outfits 5 -7 -9.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crewsing-toward-a-bigger-closet/page/2#post-1288209 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 12:47:15 +0000 Astrid 1288209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All fantastic pieces, Suz! You seem to have developed a real knack to buy pieces for your wardrobe that are just perfect full stop. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crewsing-toward-a-bigger-closet/page/2#post-1288205 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 12:33:16 +0000 Anonymous 1288205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic, all of them! What a fab haul. You look so good in the sweaters and like Amy, I really love the floral, who knew? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crewsing-toward-a-bigger-closet/page/2#post-1288202 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 12:29:16 +0000 amiable 1288202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love them all - I was surprised to really love the large scale floral - you really glow in it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crewsing-toward-a-bigger-closet/page/2#post-1288196 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 12:22:55 +0000 Suz 1288196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all!&nbsp;</p> <p>Inge, you are, as usual, the <b>MOST</b> amazing shopper.&nbsp;</p> <p>Given Claire's report, I'm almost 100% convinced that the sizing in these sweaters may be a touch inconsistent. Although -- that theory is surely put to the test by your experience, Inge -- owning two? Although maybe not, if you have not received the second yet.&nbsp;</p> <p>Denise, thank you for that bit of styling wisdom. You are so perceptive.&nbsp;</p> <p>Ornella, I'm keeping the lot. After all, it costs me to return it. I can just tell that to Mr. Suz, ha! :)</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crewsing-toward-a-bigger-closet/page/2#post-1288177 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 11:56:54 +0000 Anonymous 1288177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love everything on you! Everything looks perfect for effortless summer outfits.&nbsp;I think my favorite is the floral top too.</p> <p>And I just got a giant order from Loft. Only a month after <i>another</i> giant order from Loft that I was thinking would cover me for a while. So I can relate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crewsing-toward-a-bigger-closet/page/2#post-1288129 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 09:19:17 +0000 Inge 1288129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Claire &amp; Suz, FYI: J.Crew lists the indigo separately on the website because they apparently used a different dye process for some of the colours, but I compared them with the zoom function (yep, that's the kind of shopper I am;-) and the styles are the same:</p> <p>Indigo, white and flax are here:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/sweaters/Pullover/PRD~A8089/A8089.jsp?N=17+10030&amp;Nbrd=J&amp;Nloc=en_US&amp;Nrpp=48&amp;Npge=1&amp;Ntrm=LINEN&amp;isSaleItem=false&amp;isFromSearch=true&amp;isNewSearch=true&amp;hash=row2">https://www.jcrew.com/womens_c.....038;Nloc=e</a></p> <p>Neon amethyst, wet stone and light pond here:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/sweaters/Pullover/PRD~A8250/A8250.jsp?N=17+10030&amp;Nbrd=J&amp;Nloc=en_US&amp;Nrpp=48&amp;Npge=1&amp;Ntrm=LINEN&amp;isSaleItem=false&amp;isFromSearch=true&amp;isNewSearch=true&amp;hash=row2">https://www.jcrew.com/womens_c.....038;Nloc=e</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crewsing-toward-a-bigger-closet/page/2#post-1288128 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 09:15:30 +0000 Inge 1288128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And Suz scores again!!-)<br />All these are excellent, Suz. The tuxedo shirt in blue is sublime on you, and that floral top is gorgeous (I agree with the other ladies that the scale of the pattern isn't too big).<br />I really also like the light pond colour on you. I'd been eyeing it myself, but no, I am not allowed to get that pullover in a third colour (bought the white one in London, and ordered the neon amethyst yesterday). Time to start saving some pennies for NAS;-)<br />I can tell from the photos that the linen trousers are beautiful quality and they have such great drape too.&nbsp;<br />The tunic sweater, boatneck tee and sweatshirt are&nbsp;fabulous too.</p> <p>Now enjoy your new loot without a ping of guilt!-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crewsing-toward-a-bigger-closet/page/2#post-1288108 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 07:42:23 +0000 Ornella 1288108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I only have time to skim over threads these days but have noticed you have a great time with the new additions to your already impressive&nbsp;wardrobe. You've mastered the skill of finding the right things for you and your lifestyle to perfection.&nbsp;Without reading much, I hope you're keeping 6, 9 and 11. Those are so beautiful on you I could cry!</p> <p>(No idea if I commented on your thread with the out-of-the-suitcase outfits, but OMG!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crewsing-toward-a-bigger-closet/page/2#post-1288105 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 07:13:58 +0000 CocoLion 1288105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am particularly fond of the baseball top on you. &nbsp;It shows your shoulders so beautifully.</p> <p>As for the light blue sweater, with a piece like this you either fully embrace the ladylike, for example with a full skirt and heels, or you temper the sugar with toughness or the avant garde.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crewsing-toward-a-bigger-closet/page/2#post-1288098 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 06:26:36 +0000 Neel 1288098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How on earth does one do slam dunk with online orders? Ask Suz :)</p> <p>Fantastic haul. And I love the tux shirt and the floral tee on you the best! But all are fantastic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crewsing-toward-a-bigger-closet/page/2#post-1288026 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 03:24:47 +0000 Suz 1288026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it might be a different sweater, Claire -- this one only came in the light blue/green I'm wearing (I think they call it "pond"), in a sort of taupe, and in the neon amethyst.&nbsp;</p> <p>The knit sizing at J. Crew is a bit all over the place. The linen boatneck tee I am wearing is XS -- and is plenty, plenty roomy. Whereas this sweater is S. Who knows what goes on in the minds of the size-masters behind the scenes??&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crewsing-toward-a-bigger-closet/page/2#post-1288020 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 03:13:46 +0000 Anonymous 1288020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, at least you are switching a few items out when you bring these beauties in! I love the floral top (but then, you know I love a print). I love the baseball sweater and the tux shirt is also gorgeous on you. The duplicate trousers are also a no-brainer. I tried that first linen sweater on in store yesterday in three sizes. The XXS was too tight in the sleeves and shorter than I liked (although the SA liked it on me) The XS was a nice tailored/fluid fit (which I would have bought if I had decided on it) and the S would have been a more intentionally over-sized fit (requiring a bit of sass to pull off). I decided against it because the blue was not like I imagined it would be. I wanted the indigo color and it ended up being quite navy (unless I am talking about the wrong sweater--I don't see the indigo when I click on your "favorite" thingy).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crewsing-toward-a-bigger-closet/page/2#post-1288005 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 02:56:01 +0000 Suz 1288005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Debbie, you made me spit out my tea laughing!!&nbsp;</p> <p>And Angie, thank you! That tux shirt is just <b>SO HEAVENLY </b>to the touch. It is a lot of money for me, but so so worth it. Just a joy to wear. And the silk top will be a nice option for going out.&nbsp;</p> <p>That is such a shame about the sweater for you. I guess the tag must pull the neckline a bit to hold it up in front -- and give a bit more structure? So frustrating.&nbsp;</p> <p>I was surprised about the fit on this one, to tell the truth -- after what you and Tanya said, after seeing Sveta's on her -- and after comparing to my V neck garment dyed linen. I bought that one in S also -- but if anything, the V neck is much looser on me than this boatneck one. (Tanya had mentioned that she thought it was the opposite way for her.)&nbsp;I happen to like the V neck&nbsp;oversize, like a boyfriend sweater -- and I have to wear an underlayer to cover the neckline anyway --&nbsp;so it doesn't bother me. But I expected this one to be looser based on that and based on all your comments. It makes me wonder if the sizing on these sweaters might be a bit inconsistent. Or perhaps some of them have been tried on a lot. Linen can stretch out when that happens.&nbsp;</p> <p>Anyway - you have the idea. The knit tops are mainly for work-at-home, with the tee also being a good underlayer for going out&nbsp;when it is cool enough to wear a topper.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crewsing-toward-a-bigger-closet/page/2#post-1288002 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 02:50:07 +0000 Gracie 1288002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A full successful order, yey!&nbsp; Everything looks outstanding – keep the floral top please, it looks lovely with your skin tone and hair color... something a bit different to reach for when you want variety.&nbsp; I also do feast-and-famine shopping so I say if the pickings are excellent, well, pick </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crewsing-toward-a-bigger-closet/page/2#post-1287999 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 02:47:11 +0000 Angie 1287999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm here. Sorry for the delay.&nbsp;</p> <p>I <b><i>LOVE</i></b> the floral top and the tux shirt most of all. WOW. Those are beyond killer on you, Sensational Suz.&nbsp;</p> <p>The rest of the tops are a slam dunk - keep and enjoy. Casual and pulled together for working at home and casual settings outside of the home. No brainer.&nbsp;</p> <p>As for the fit on the pastel linen sweater - it DOES fit in an S. You'd look as good in the XS though.&nbsp;Just a different fit. My ammethyst&nbsp;went back - *sobbing*. The neck was too wide on the XS&nbsp;<i>after I removed the tag</i>. That has happened to me before and I <b>must</b> be more careful about that in future. The neck on the XXS was perfect, but the entire top too short.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crewsing-toward-a-bigger-closet/page/2#post-1287997 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 02:42:54 +0000 Debbie 1287997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it all. My favorite is the flowered top. It is a different style for you but screams summer.<br /> I have one more piece coming from JCrew but I wish they would not send it in different packages. How am I suppose to keep a lid on the actual number of packages I receive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crewsing-toward-a-bigger-closet/page/2#post-1287995 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 02:38:19 +0000 Suz 1287995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, Debs - - totally agree! I may not have done a very good job of styling it - I pulled it down in the front rather than semi tucking or such -- I wanted to show the length. Plus I was not wearing a cami underneath. And I have a cold today. So all in all...</p> <p>Still, I am with you that it is my least favourite. Except for feel, and for thinking that in actual life I can style it in a way I will enjoy.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crewsing-toward-a-bigger-closet/page/2#post-1287991 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 02:31:27 +0000 Deborah 1287991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz thanks for being so gracious. I would like to hear Angie weigh in on it too.&nbsp; And it doesn't look 'bad' it's just a case of looking with YLF eyes.&nbsp; We do tend to critque on a level that is not even considered by mere mortals lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crewsing-toward-a-bigger-closet/page/2#post-1287944 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 01:45:10 +0000 Jaime 1287944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I am glad you inclined to keep it all so the pressure to find something to complain about is off! I love the linen pants and everything with them. What can I say - I am reading about minimalism in design, which interests me more right now than minimalism in closet size! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crewsing-toward-a-bigger-closet#post-1287941 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 01:43:34 +0000 Suz 1287941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone! I appreciate all comments. I especially like it when somebody goes against the tide, Deborah! So no worries on that score. I will wait until Angie weighs in. I do not think I could go smaller in this and have it fit my shoulders. And larger would create the problems Sveta talks about in hers. So maybe it is not a good cut for me, period. It's hard to be objective because it feels really nice on. :)</p> <p>I also love that people have different favourites.&nbsp;</p> <p>Sveta, sizing: My "usual" J. Crew size is XS. The linen boatneck is S. The merino tunic I got in XS. I hope that helps. I think maybe you need your regular size. I also think that ordering up in tops might have worked okay last year but not so much now with your weight loss? Even though shoulders are the same, you are still slimmer in the body.&nbsp;</p> <p>I am becoming a bit better at ordering from J. Crew after a couple of experiences where I had to return things. &nbsp;:( &nbsp; I read the descriptions very carefully and peer at the models about 600 times for degree of drape, also taking into account the fabrication. And when I get a chance I try things on in the store. That is only once or twice a year and they often don't have the items I would like in my size, but even that is instructive.&nbsp;</p> <p>Makrame, I read that about the merino baseball sweater and had a moment of concern. But I'm betting if I wash it in cold it will be fine. And if not -- that is when I find out how their customer service is! &nbsp;:) &nbsp; At the price I got this for ($17 or something) I was totally willing to risk it. I knew it would be a great sporty luxe addition for my style.&nbsp;</p> <p>Una, I am SO WITH YOU about the skinnies in the Nordie's catalogue. OY!!&nbsp;<br />And yup, I am a moderate closet gal for sure. My HEAD says "minimal" but my heart says: "A bit of variety would be nice." &nbsp;:)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/crewsing-toward-a-bigger-closet#post-1287921 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 01:30:20 +0000 kellygirl 1287921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Holy cow that is a fab haul. I love it all! The linen pants especially--what a great summer bottom option!&nbsp; </p>