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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Double Spinoff: Your best recos https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/double-spinoff-your-best-recos Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:25:52 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php viva on "Double Spinoff: Your best recos" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/double-spinoff-your-best-recos#post-1132617 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 13:21:14 +0000 viva 1132617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This has turned out to be a real treasure trove of starting spots so thanks everyone. Obviously body type is a major factor in whether or not a brand will work for an individual, but sometimes it is just overwhelming to know where to begin -- and so I am so happy to have this list to go back to, put together by women whose style I admire! So fantastic!!! kkards on "Double Spinoff: Your best recos" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/double-spinoff-your-best-recos#post-1131682 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 18:08:24 +0000 kkards 1131682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ great thread. very interested in peoples lists: for me: shoes -- anything from AGL. $$$, but IMO worth it. donald pliner,& stuart weitzman -dont think i have ever had an uncomfortable pair. knitwear -target, BR, micheal stars underwear -VS cotton panties for everyday, natori for days when i need to step it up. don't really have a "go to" for anything else cciele on "Double Spinoff: Your best recos" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/double-spinoff-your-best-recos#post-1131671 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 17:59:53 +0000 cciele 1131671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Fun thread! Taking notes over here :) Underwear: Victoria Secret low rise boyshorts. The rise is perfect on me. Actually, my real favs are the Hanky Panky boyshorts, but the VS ones are a more affordable alternative. Bras: Spanx Brallelujah - I prefer front closures for everyday; Marlies Dekkers for special occasion - comfy, well-fitting, and sexy! Long-sleeve tees: Enza Costa. The cut is great, since they don't hug my midsection and have the perfect drape. Boots and booties: Frye for Western or moto style; Ash for heeled trendy style Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell Jeans: Mother skinnies - stretchy, like wearing PJs; Rag & Bone fits my body fairly well too rae on "Double Spinoff: Your best recos" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/double-spinoff-your-best-recos#post-1131664 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 17:56:14 +0000 rae 1131664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hm, this may be specific to me and my body type, but here goes: Jackets: Love cutaway styles like this <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/trouve-three-pocket-blazer/3665089?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=2375500&fashionColor=&resultback=161&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_1_D">Trouve blazer</a>.  Love draped necklines like my <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bluefly.com/elie-tahari-andreas-sand-lambskin-asymmetrical-zip-jacket/PRODUCT_FEED/319626702/detail.fly?partner=Gate_CSE_Google+Product+Ads_Elie+Tahari_Outerwear&referer=ca_google_productads&PROMO=promo970009&cm_mmc=ca_google_productads-_-Elie+Tahari-_-womens_outerwear-_-319626702&mkwid=XWckEczR&pcrid=25692407468&pmt=&kwd=&pmid=&mr:adType=pla&gclid=CIu8tqDQ7LsCFc5lfgodOHMAcQ">Tahari jacket</a>.  Love leather lined in breathable fabrics - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.muubaa.com/sale-c23">Muubaa</a>! <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.vince.com/women/coats+jackets/icat/wcoatsandjackets">Vince</a>! Super Love Lululemon's <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.tradesy.com/outerwear/lululemon-black-blazer-537480?utm_campaign=pla_n&utm_source=GAD&utm_content=GAD00074&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=CPDWtdzQ7LsCFZSIfgodmWEAdw">draped jackets</a> (look similar to Helmut Lang, but they wick sweat and handle any job with comfort)! Boots: Timberland Ugg Collection Frye Vintage Shoe Co.  Jeans: Hudson Cycle (on Yoox) Gap jeggings Habitual (new to me, haven't purchased yet but big love!) True Religion Alassë on "Double Spinoff: Your best recos" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/double-spinoff-your-best-recos#post-1131653 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 17:46:20 +0000 Alassë 1131653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ -Comfortable, pretty, forgiving weight gains underwear: Vanity Fair lace bikini -Basic cardigans: Maurice's. Not cropped, but not quite pants length, so works okay over skirts & dresses for me (5'4"). -A-line skirts: Dress Barn, Gap, Banana Republic. Variety of lengths, silhouettes, pockets/none. -Comfortable & pretty camisole: JCPenney's Worthington lace-trim camisole -Comfortable smart casual, feminine shoes: Aravon by New Balance brand -Makes a small cup size look good: Intimissimi by Victoria's Secret (no longer carried in store, so troll Ebay). Pretty as well. -Tights: Plush fleece-lined footed tights -La Canadienne boots -Curvy fit pants/shorts: Talbots & Eddie Bauer (try on as sizing varies year to year) April on "Double Spinoff: Your best recos" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/double-spinoff-your-best-recos#post-1131647 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 17:42:10 +0000 April 1131647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Leather jackets: Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.  Always a good variety, and colors other than black! gryffin on "Double Spinoff: Your best recos" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/double-spinoff-your-best-recos#post-1131632 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 17:23:54 +0000 gryffin 1131632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great thread!!  Can't wait to see all the responses!! Cool booties - Jeffrey Campbell - great heel height, always edgy and super comfy.  Size up 1/2 size Boots:  stuart weitzman, aquatalia, la canadienne, charles david and ariat for paddock and cowboy boots Jeans:  lucky brand have the lola skinnies 1 size up (skimming) 2 sizes up for slouchy skinnies, easy rider (major boyfriend but don't taper) and classic rider for boot cuts.  I always buy the nonstretch which is getting harder to find. Best blazers: Helmut Lang & Theory Best tanks: gap body ribbed Tights black: Hue control top or jobst Leggings: danskin Merino tanks: Jcrew Panties/bralettes - gap body (please keep the 100% cotton!!) Nordstrom for pretty much everything.  Diana on "Double Spinoff: Your best recos" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/double-spinoff-your-best-recos#post-1131625 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 17:08:29 +0000 Diana 1131625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love Vince jeans.  Mostly I adore the fabric they use, it is velvety soft but only minimally stretchy.  The fit is actually slightly too big in the waist for me, but I just fix that by wearing a belt.  My favorite underwear is still the Gap Low Rise Hipster.  I only wear cotton underwear, and I have lots of problems with big backside/small front side, and these do not ride up or cause wedgies.  I am annoyed by their quality of late (the fabric is definitely not as durable as it used to be) but I generally buy them on sale, so I'm not too fussed about having to replace them more often. I like the suiting at BR, if they have a cut that fits you.  They are one of the only mid range places that still makes lined wool suiting.  And the price is super reasonable for what it is.  I like footwear (boots, oxfords, sandals, which is pretty much all I wear) from Born, Frye, Naot.  Von on "Double Spinoff: Your best recos" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/double-spinoff-your-best-recos#post-1131612 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 17:00:24 +0000 Von 1131612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I will give you my tip for underwear, since I can say in the past year or so, I tasked myself with finding some TRULY seamless panties... Soma Vanishing Edge panties are all that and then some!  They have sticky grip on the cheeky parts so where you put them, they stay.  They are seamless - even under yoga pants, and even if you had on only thin leggings, still no panty lines.  They are $$, but when they are on sale, I try to stock up.  Mo on "Double Spinoff: Your best recos" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/double-spinoff-your-best-recos#post-1131610 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 16:59:00 +0000 Mo 1131610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Target Gilligan O'Malley modal thongs.  Light as air and soft as can be.  <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.target.com/p/gilligan-o-malley-reg-women-s-modal-thong-assorted-colors-patterns/-/A-13222969?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=Google_PLA_df&LNM=%7C13222969&CPNG=Women&kpid=13222969&LID=PA&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=13222969&gclid=CKuYjN7F7LsCFUsV7AodmX8AFw">http://www.target.com/p/gillig.....7AodmX8AFw</a> $5 or a 3 pack for $10.  <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.target.com/p/gilligan-omalley-reg-women-s-3-pack-modal-thong-assorted-colors/-/A-10803454#?lnk=sc_qi_detaillink">http://www.target.com/p/gillig.....detaillink</a> Must look for the modal, though, the cotton are not nearly as cozy.  AnnieMouse on "Double Spinoff: Your best recos" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/double-spinoff-your-best-recos#post-1131603 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 16:56:01 +0000 AnnieMouse 1131603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ *tags as favourite for review*  I do a lot of thrift shopping, and hand-me-downs from friends, so I'm hanging out to get a feel for what to keep my eyes open for ;) Anonymous on "Double Spinoff: Your best recos" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/double-spinoff-your-best-recos#post-1131492 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 15:32:24 +0000 Anonymous 1131492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am STILL mourning that the one seller on eBay for your boots, Una, wouldn't ship to Canada. I recommend Gap jeans, BR knits, Frye and Dr Martens if they work for you. catgirl on "Double Spinoff: Your best recos" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/double-spinoff-your-best-recos#post-1131451 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 15:09:28 +0000 catgirl 1131451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well, how much fun is this thread! Don't get me started on boots!  I love my Gidigios SOOOO much.  They are unique and irreplaceable, but hopefully will last a long time.  The Harley-Davidson line actually has some amazing offerings that are functional but stylish.  Dr. Martens, of course. I haven't found as many Fryes that work for me - I love them in theory, but somehow they always have that Western cowgirl look on me.  Allsaints leather jackets are so drool-worthy, although I have been coveting the softer Vince ones lately. Can't wait to peruse everyone's tips and suggestions for their faves! Suz on "Double Spinoff: Your best recos" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/double-spinoff-your-best-recos#post-1131433 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 14:51:14 +0000 Suz 1131433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What Isabel said. Even in Canada, I've begun to shop at Nordstrom's, for precisely that reason. Incredible selection and brilliant customer service. I go across the border to do it!  My Canadian recs wouldn't help you much, I fear. And I also think body type/ job plays a huge role here -- what works well for one won't for another.  But, in case it helps -- some of my personal favourite brands/ items: Jeans -- True Religion Cameron 100% cotton BF jean; Citizens of Humanity "Racer" skinny (sized up one -- it fits a bit small on the thighs), BR cream jeans that Angie recommended, and Kut from the Kloth for lower priced but still really high quality jeans. Not all their styles work, but those that do are excellent value.  Jackets: I get a surprisingly good fit from Zara right off the rack and the quality for the price is also amazingly good. It's definitely fast fashion -- to try a look or trend -- but wow, how nice when it works.  Nicole Miller and David Meister for sheath dresses. Stuart Weitzman and la Canadienne for footwear -- pricey, but worth it. Also, Sam Edelman -- I really like the styles and the comfort level is also generally good for me.  Theory for lots of stuff, although right now I am struggling with the cuts of the new pants, and also trying to get a jacket to work for me...so I may have lost my dream. I get a lot of stuff at Banana Republic because we have free delivery and returns here and the price is right. This year their fluid knits were pretty good quality. I know how I fit their stuff, so that helps.  J. Crew for knitwear and linen tees in summer.  Vince Camuto for the tube skirts and some other items.  Isabel on "Double Spinoff: Your best recos" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/double-spinoff-your-best-recos#post-1131398 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 14:30:15 +0000 Isabel 1131398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Viva, this is such a tough question. At least for me. Two years ago, when I had to literally start my wardrobe from scratch, I found two blazers at the Limited that have become two of my all time favorite. I hadn't been to the Limited in probably 10 years ! And my body changed so much that the old standards , like Ann Taylor , just didn't work. It does take a lot of trying on and exploration.  For me, the first place that I start is Nordstrom...for everything. The reason is that I feel that Nordstrom is an absolutely no-risk buy. They will take returns forever for any reason.  Emily on "Double Spinoff: Your best recos" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/double-spinoff-your-best-recos#post-1131396 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 14:29:15 +0000 Emily 1131396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Silver Denim - they have a variety of fits for a variety of body shapes.  I have two pairs and they are my favourite jeans!  Their Suki and Aiko fits work really well for my curvy lower half - no back gap!   Ricki's Knits - inexpensive and hold up well in the wash. Gapfit Tees - great for working out, or as a layer under long sleeved blouses Aerie Microfibre Underpants - I've had good luck with the boyshorts and thongs, and they are not expensive Freya Longline Bras - Pretty and functional.  Win win! Grey Rainbow on "Double Spinoff: Your best recos" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/double-spinoff-your-best-recos#post-1131354 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 14:05:23 +0000 Grey Rainbow 1131354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Things I love to buy over and over again: Theory black Max C, a moderate bootcut pant that works for me for work and travel, dresses up and down. For me fit like custom made. Used to come in a variety of fabrics including their old 3-season wool and a cotton twill. Alas, the new cut and fabric leave much to be desired. Was in the habit of stocking up when Theory.com does its F&F and seasonal sales. Cole Haan Cassidy bootie. On me it's similar to the Acne Pistol and Rag & Bone Newbury, but a more comfortable fit on my foot. The 3" heel works for me for all day, on my feet, running around (see above, pants devotee = commit to a heel height). So comfortable I've collected these in multiple colors and finishes. Sometimes on sale at 6pm and Amazon. Sweaters: Eileen Fisher, always interesting fabrics, colors, and textures. viva on "Double Spinoff: Your best recos" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/double-spinoff-your-best-recos#post-1131310 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 13:07:47 +0000 viva 1131310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The recent shopping posts have me wondering: for those things you really love to buy, what's the best tip you can give? For example, Una: what are your favorite tough black boots, if I wanted to go after a pair? Rae: which black jacket should I get, if I am going to get just one? And for Pete's sake, for those who love to buy underwear, where do you go? Since I'm trying to use my budget more carefully this year, it would be so great to have a place to start.