https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewi---my-chambray-shirt-and-a-wildcard-kr-vest Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:40:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewi---my-chambray-shirt-and-a-wildcard-kr-vest#post-1355873 Mon, 15 Sep 2014 17:45:52 +0000 texstyle 1355873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So, just to be really sure, I decided to try the size S for comparison. It's on order after I got measurements from the jcrew stylist and they were so similar between the two. I'll try to post an update when I get it. I want to try to be as sure as possible this time around with the chambray shirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewi---my-chambray-shirt-and-a-wildcard-kr-vest#post-1354591 Sat, 13 Sep 2014 17:59:55 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1354591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This shirt looks great--I really like the color as well as the fit. It's nice that you can wear it with the boyfriend jeans, since it's not the same color and yet it coordinates. I really like the vest, too. It plays so nicely off the bracelet you're wearing in the closeup. It seems like it will be a fun piece to have--different, and yet in keeping with your style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewi---my-chambray-shirt-and-a-wildcard-kr-vest#post-1354482 Sat, 13 Sep 2014 14:55:48 +0000 Janet 1354482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm late to this, but I love this chambray shirt on you. Nice stylings. It's tempting to try another one, since I have an odd little collection of denim/chambray shirts and it seems like none are perfect -- too heavy, too fitted, pockets too lumpy to layer a sweater over top, etc. I'm kicking myself because Nordstrom had one at NAS that was really nice and I didn't get it. I can't remember now, but I think it might have been Halogen? </p> <p>I like the vest for you too -- great with that bracelet! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewi---my-chambray-shirt-and-a-wildcard-kr-vest#post-1353749 Fri, 12 Sep 2014 15:04:01 +0000 K. Period. 1353749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! &nbsp;I'm glad that the tuck adjustment helped. &nbsp;I also sometimes pleat my shirt just a tiny bit when I front tuck. It brings in vertical lines that slim my middle, or at least that's what I think. &nbsp;And I'm totally with Aida, that I think the long length keeps this looking particularly modern and intentional. I think if you tear the tags off, you'll find it really is the perfect shirt (or as perfect as any shirt is)!&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewi---my-chambray-shirt-and-a-wildcard-kr-vest#post-1353302 Thu, 11 Sep 2014 22:55:07 +0000 Aida 1353302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to suggest the same as KP on the tuck. You can also work side semi-tucks well with longer shirts, along with Angie's version where you tuck the front and back while leaving the sides out. I rather like the longer length, somehow it casualizes the shirt even more (and it's already pretty casual to begin with, being chambray!). Perhaps the "too much shirt" feeling is coming from the fact that it's very near denim, is probably thicker than a normal button-up shirt, and the oversized pockets. To me, this reads as an oversized shirt and all those things I just mentioned play into that charm. If you are after a more classic chambray, I think a shorter (and possibly smaller) one might be in order. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewi---my-chambray-shirt-and-a-wildcard-kr-vest#post-1353214 Thu, 11 Sep 2014 21:08:08 +0000 texstyle 1353214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>K. Period - yes, I think you're right. I tried it just a minute ago and it is better that way. Although it is for some reason a lot of shirt on me. It's weird because I hang it next to another shirt of mine and they are the exact same length. And I can't size down as shoulders wouldn't fit and this one *feels* great.&nbsp; For some shirts I can sort of tuck the back up and it just stays. This one has just a little more weight to it and so I can't use that trick.</p> <p>For such a long search I was hoping "perfect" would really be perfect. Tags aren't off quite yet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewi---my-chambray-shirt-and-a-wildcard-kr-vest#post-1353201 Thu, 11 Sep 2014 20:42:21 +0000 K. Period. 1353201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great shirt! I think it fits you very well and is a very flattering shade. &nbsp;</p> <p>FWIW, for the partial tuck with a shirt with a long back, I tuck most just in the very front, then&nbsp;let the sides sweep down so that there is a softer transition in length. &nbsp;Maybe that would help? &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewi---my-chambray-shirt-and-a-wildcard-kr-vest#post-1353198 Thu, 11 Sep 2014 20:27:51 +0000 texstyle 1353198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After pondering some more, I'm kind of wondering myself about the semi-tuck (for me) these days. With shirts like this it does feel a bit odd to me to have a "tail" of sorts. I think I'm going to have to experiment more with my tucking skills. This shirt is 28 inches long, so it is on the slightly longer side. But many of my shirts are similar I think. Maybe I need to do a nearly full tuck. I know I don't like a "tight" tuck.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewi---my-chambray-shirt-and-a-wildcard-kr-vest#post-1353094 Thu, 11 Sep 2014 18:36:20 +0000 texstyle 1353094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone!</p> <p>AngieT- it is a longish shirt, but not tunic length and it does tuck just fine (not very heavy but just heavy enough not to be a mess of wrinkles). </p> <p>Suz - belt cousin it is. Sorry I didn't look close enough to realize the style was different. I do love the pewter color but funny they call it silver.</p> <p>Claire - it is slightly distressed but only in the wash, not any rough edges, tears, holes, etc. I wasn't sure it would make it past that "test" for me either but once I tried it on I was pleased.</p> <p>Alaskagirl - the color is gold on the vest. I was inspired by a vest worn by an actress on the show "Royal Pains" when she wore something similar. It goes pretty well with my hair and coloring but it does have some "bling" that I'm not sure I'm totally comfortable with. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewi---my-chambray-shirt-and-a-wildcard-kr-vest#post-1353068 Thu, 11 Sep 2014 17:48:15 +0000 kellygirl 1353068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super shirt! I love it on you. It's drapey and the color is a gorgeous shade of blue. I like the vest too. I think it will look especially fab with a sleeveless shirt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewi---my-chambray-shirt-and-a-wildcard-kr-vest#post-1353058 Thu, 11 Sep 2014 17:37:05 +0000 Anonymous 1353058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! You found&nbsp;<i>your</i> chambray shirt! I think it looks great, but the most important thing is how it feels to you. If it passes your test of not too stiff, dark, worn or distressed then I give it my blessing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewi---my-chambray-shirt-and-a-wildcard-kr-vest#post-1353042 Thu, 11 Sep 2014 17:20:29 +0000 catgirl 1353042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great shirt - I like it a lot and if it feels right, that's a huge plus. </p> <p>Not sure on the vest - that color and open weave are both hard for me to gauge. But seems like you're enjoying it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewi---my-chambray-shirt-and-a-wildcard-kr-vest#post-1353008 Thu, 11 Sep 2014 16:43:49 +0000 Suz 1353008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This shirt is terrific on you!! Really, really nice. I predict a workhorse. I like all the outfits (esp. with pewter belt, LOL...by the way, we are more belt cousins than twins because mine's a different model, but it's the same colour.)&nbsp;</p> <p>Love your Aerosoles, too!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewi---my-chambray-shirt-and-a-wildcard-kr-vest#post-1353007 Thu, 11 Sep 2014 16:43:45 +0000 Angie_T 1353007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it.&nbsp; From your #1 - it looks like it has a long tail?&nbsp; Does it tuck okay?&nbsp; <br />The pairing with brown jean is a look I might have to copy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewi---my-chambray-shirt-and-a-wildcard-kr-vest#post-1352992 Thu, 11 Sep 2014 16:28:41 +0000 Zibbets 1352992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't realize others had an elusive perfect chambray shirt on their list! I've bought and returned four or five too!&nbsp;</p> <p>This one is gorgeous on you. I love it with all three bottoms and with your fun vest. I vote keep the vest and wear it a lot! I think the shape and color will make it work for casual and dressy. It's fabulous with chambray.&nbsp;I would love to see it with black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewi---my-chambray-shirt-and-a-wildcard-kr-vest#post-1352985 Thu, 11 Sep 2014 16:13:02 +0000 Kimberley 1352985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, I really like this on you, texstyle!&nbsp; Your stylings are great.&nbsp; I especially like two and four - the vest is an interesting addition. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hewi---my-chambray-shirt-and-a-wildcard-kr-vest#post-1352928 Thu, 11 Sep 2014 14:46:30 +0000 texstyle 1352928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like several other YLF members I've searched long and hard for "the" chambray shirt for me. I've purchased too many to name. Most were too stiff, too dark, too heavy, the wrong fit/style or just didn't feel good on. Finally I think I found one that fees like "me."&nbsp; It feels right. I did the try on before looking at it test and I loved it. It's every so slightly distressed - not enough to feel "aging" to me, but enough to feel lived in. And it seems to fit in easily with the first three things I tried it with - brown jeans, blue jeans and tan ankle pants. </p> <p>What do you all think? I mostly semi-tucked it but it looks pretty good tucked all the way too.&nbsp; I think I tucked it all the way with the jeans.</p> <p>#1 - Jcrew chambray shirt paired with brown jeans and Sesto Meucci sandals. I added my new "pewter" Fossil belt (waving to Suz) and my mixed metal bracelet and gold pendant.</p> <p>#2 Jcrew chambray shirt paired with KUT from the Kloth Catherine BFs. Same pewter belt, pewter Aerosole sanals and same mixed metal bracelet and gold pendant.</p> <p>#3 Jcrew chambray again with JC tan Andie chino ankle pants, pearlescent tan Brighton belt and sandals.</p> <p>#4-5 Wildcard item K/R?- this gold mesh vest is a wildcard. I bought it on a whim during the Labor Day sales because it looked fun for casual nights out. I may or may not wear it with an outfit quite like this but I just threw it on to show it. It's a little out of my usual comfort zone but for some reason I am drawn to the sparkly feeling and light weight fabrication for my hot weater. I think I'd really wear it over a sleeveless tank (white or black) with jeans and strappy sandals. I've included a detail shot in #5.</p> <p>Always appreciate your feedback! </p> <p>Edit: and pardon the wrinkles, it's still got tags on and fold creases.</p> <p>ETA: Added at the end in comments a semi-tuck question.</p>