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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: First gilet outing! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-gilet-outing Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:37:20 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php crazyone on "First gilet outing!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-gilet-outing/page/2#post-1735411 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 20:12:21 +0000 crazyone 1735411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm probably going to leave it as is too, though the fact that I exchanged mine for the $230 one means tailoring could be in the budget--but I don't have a dependable tailor nearby and am not near a Nordstrom's.  I have only worn it with heels myself, though the second wearing involved just a knee high boot of 1.5'' heel. Marilyn on "First gilet outing!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-gilet-outing/page/2#post-1735394 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 19:41:04 +0000 Marilyn 1735394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Suz and Vicki........Yes, I'm 5' and I shortened mine to just below the knee.  It's an easy alteration and as a sewer I was able to do it myself.   I like the gillet both open and buttoned and the size 4 allows me to layer over a thick sweater, etc. but because it's fitted and tailored it also works with a thin layer underneath. Suz on "First gilet outing!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-gilet-outing/page/2#post-1735379 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 18:51:26 +0000 Suz 1735379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ C1, I think I'm going to leave it as is for now...how about you? Angie seemed to think it was fine...the only thing is, I don't like it on myself with flats. So if I decide to wear it more with flat shoes I might shorten.  crazyone on "First gilet outing!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-gilet-outing/page/2#post-1735373 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 18:46:09 +0000 crazyone 1735373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Suz, this is marvellous!  Though I don't know that I'd want to wear the gilet on a day that was warm enough for me to wear shoes as open as that.   Are you still considering getting yours shortened? Suz on "First gilet outing!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-gilet-outing/page/2#post-1735364 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 18:30:09 +0000 Suz 1735364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie sometimes wears hers buttoned and I do also when outdoors in the wind. It's meant to fit loosely enough that it can be buttoned, I think.  Vicki I'm only half an inch to an inch taller than you are and seem to be getting away with it at full length. I think Marilyn had her shortened a bit. It's not a difficult alteration.  Vicki on "First gilet outing!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-gilet-outing/page/2#post-1735316 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 16:38:16 +0000 Vicki 1735316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you, Suz and Marilyn; this is most helpful, as I am also a 30DD, however, I have narrow shoulders, but the overall size seems narrow and I was concerned about the length, too, as I'm 5'3".  I know it's not meant to be buttoned, but even so, with the center button closed, it is a narrow fit and that may be because I am an hourglass. texstyle on "First gilet outing!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-gilet-outing/page/2#post-1735293 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 15:42:04 +0000 texstyle 1735293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Stunning! It's so fantastic on you, I just love it. Marilyn on "First gilet outing!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-gilet-outing/page/2#post-1735269 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 14:53:56 +0000 Marilyn 1735269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Vicki......I would generally wear a regular size 2 as well.  But, I bought the gillet in a 4 and I don't think I'd want it any smaller.  I'm a 30DD bust, broad shoulders.  lyn67 on "First gilet outing!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-gilet-outing/page/2#post-1735224 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 13:33:28 +0000 lyn67 1735224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow, your styling here is perfect! &I was going to say  to try metallic or  lighter color for the booties instead of showing skin when colder, but then I saw Angie's answer, spot on!  RobinF on "First gilet outing!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-gilet-outing/page/2#post-1735201 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 12:48:39 +0000 RobinF 1735201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love this, the silver shoes work great with it. I hear you on the winter though, we get cold here in MI too and I just can't have bare ankles once it hits the 40's and 50's. I do like this with the skinny jeans as well as Angie's version. Suz on "First gilet outing!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-gilet-outing/page/2#post-1735193 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 12:14:44 +0000 Suz 1735193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you all, and Vicki, the size is 2. I think that is what you would need but it is possible you might work in the 4 as if fits narrowly and I have a smaller bust than you -- so possibly worth a try?  Cococat on "First gilet outing!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-gilet-outing/page/2#post-1735157 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 10:50:31 +0000 Cococat 1735157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love this Suz and your silver pumps look amazing. Inge on "First gilet outing!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-gilet-outing/page/2#post-1735154 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 10:44:07 +0000 Inge 1735154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The entire outfit is brilliant, Suz, and the gilet really was made for you, WOW! Sally on "First gilet outing!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-gilet-outing/page/2#post-1735119 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 09:06:06 +0000 Sally 1735119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That's a fabulous polished outfit and those shoes are really beautiful. Vicki on "First gilet outing!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-gilet-outing/page/2#post-1735081 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 05:21:20 +0000 Vicki 1735081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Suz, this is beautiful, and I love it with the silver shoes and think it would look spectacular with the Okalas, too.  May I ask what size you bought? There's a reason.  I bought the only size left, a 4, and while I'm generally a 2, this one seems to fit well.   It's so helpful to hear what Angie and the others have said about your gilet.  It's a bit too warm here, at the moment, but I love the way it pulls an outfit together, as you've shown. Your version is really lovely. Marilyn on "First gilet outing!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-gilet-outing/page/2#post-1734939 Sun, 02 Oct 2016 21:41:30 +0000 Marilyn 1734939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Beautiful look, Suz.  And I know exactly how you feel re open footwear.  I like my vest best with open footwear as well.  Maybe it just looks lighter.  I'm not switching to booties until I absolutely have to. L'Abeille on "First gilet outing!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-gilet-outing/page/2#post-1734844 Sun, 02 Oct 2016 16:48:04 +0000 L'Abeille 1734844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Suz, I suspect your longing for a hint of skin is your soul rebelling against the months of winter to come. May I suggest you'd get the same visual lightening up effect if you use some light colour(s) in the outfit somewhere. Light coloured booties, sure, but also try it with a white or cream sweater or shirt under the gilet. Your new hair will let you carry off more contrast than your blonde self did. Suz on "First gilet outing!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-gilet-outing/page/2#post-1734746 Sun, 02 Oct 2016 04:37:12 +0000 Suz 1734746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, Chris. The shirt is an older Ann Taylor shirt -- I think I got it 3 or 4 years ago? Still in great shape and much beloved. I'm sorry I don't have a Find for it -- it predates the Finds feature and I haven't got around to adding a custom Find.  chewyspaghetti on "First gilet outing!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-gilet-outing/page/2#post-1734744 Sun, 02 Oct 2016 04:31:43 +0000 chewyspaghetti 1734744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love this....where is the shirt from? Suz on "First gilet outing!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-gilet-outing/page/2#post-1734728 Sun, 02 Oct 2016 03:42:12 +0000 Suz 1734728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Happy New Year to you, too, Jaime -- Mr. Suz is on his way to Israel in a few weeks, by the way.... Brooklyn, I don't have any short sleeve turtlenecks but I have sleeveless ones. I think a few short sleeved ones might be a good idea -- thank you! Jaime on "First gilet outing!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-gilet-outing/page/2#post-1734714 Sun, 02 Oct 2016 02:42:31 +0000 Jaime 1734714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You continue to wow me with your key dramatic pieces (I am thinking about the glen plaid culottes, the denim culottes and this - with your hair the crowning glory.) Your style evolution has been a delight to watch Suz - and I think you have reached a new level. I guess I mean that I admire how you keep evaluating where you could have become complacent because you already looked great. (And happy new year to you and your whole family!) Brooklyn on "First gilet outing!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-gilet-outing/page/2#post-1734713 Sun, 02 Oct 2016 02:41:51 +0000 Brooklyn 1734713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Fabulous Suz. Do you have any short sleeved turtlenecks like this one (I know it's not your favourite colour). I love the gilet with a tee neck and it still shows lots of skin. Sal on "First gilet outing!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-gilet-outing#post-1734666 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 23:35:42 +0000 Sal 1734666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It looks very elegant indeed- I love it!! catgirl on "First gilet outing!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-gilet-outing#post-1734615 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 21:36:36 +0000 catgirl 1734615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Just fabulous, Suz.  I'm imagining how elegant this will be over a turtleneck. Anonymous on "First gilet outing!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-gilet-outing#post-1734610 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 21:25:05 +0000 Anonymous 1734610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Gorgeous, Suz. I here you on the skin showing but too cold to do. Something balances and makes proportions look right. If everything looks heavy, I like to add more bulk on top...a beanie or other hat or winter scarf. for some reason the extra seems to balance the boots and heaviness at the bottom. Light boots are a good idea to try also. Maybe that's why I like my snake and my bone SE Pettys so much. Suz on "First gilet outing!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-gilet-outing#post-1734594 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 20:49:54 +0000 Suz 1734594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank for the kind words, all.  Eliza, I do have the Sweeties and love them but think of them as boots, not booties. I was trying with the other Aquatalias (new this year) and the navy snakeskin by Ecco and although both have narrow ankle openings, neither felt right somehow (even when I switched to a darker top. It may just be that my eye still wants to see skin as long as possible, as Elizabeth says. (And, Elizabeth, your gilet is out there...I know it.)  Tanya, thanks for enabling....  :) Karie on "First gilet outing!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-gilet-outing#post-1734576 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 19:07:06 +0000 Karie 1734576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! Maneera on "First gilet outing!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-gilet-outing#post-1734511 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 16:05:42 +0000 Maneera 1734511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ GORGEOUS. PERFECTION. I <3 this outfit so much!!! Eliza on "First gilet outing!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-gilet-outing#post-1734499 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 15:37:33 +0000 Eliza 1734499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love you in the gilet. And fear not the booties. Are you like me in that with cropped pants, narrower ankle booties are appealing? I think we both have the Aquatalia Sweeties and they are feeling different to me paired with crops than full length pants or jeans. Eyes are out for slimmer options. Also, perhaps a more delicate, even silver, shimmery scarf would add the lightness you like as a counterpoint to the weight of the gilet. (On the fly and haven't read other replies, so apologies if redundant.) Tanya on "First gilet outing!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-gilet-outing#post-1734498 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 15:33:28 +0000 Tanya 1734498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ah, this looks gorgeous on you Suz.   Stunning, really.  And I think you need silver booties