https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holding-zone-review-first-four-pieces Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:58:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holding-zone-review-first-four-pieces#post-2126457 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 22:58:16 +0000 Anonymous 2126457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Actually I like all of the print pieces! The turtleneck seems too high to me, but I may like it more with a topper over it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holding-zone-review-first-four-pieces#post-2126371 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 18:20:40 +0000 Angie 2126371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Goodbye scarf! The pattern has to make you happy.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holding-zone-review-first-four-pieces#post-2126223 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 10:31:00 +0000 Synne 2126223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(Love your moniker! Spot on!!)<br /> Agree the kimono is too short. I also have a posion eye for printed fabrics where the "wrong side" shows when worn. The print on the blouse is good, and a great fit, but maybe not "you"? I can def see the use for the black turtleneck (very Steve Jobs-uniform with the jeans! I do the same from time to time :-D). Scarf looks glam and beautiful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holding-zone-review-first-four-pieces#post-2126205 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 08:54:34 +0000 Jenni NZ 2126205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sally I like the black kimono far better too but think it is because I like the floral print better. I like the top but understand your getting bored. Black merino is great, and I am not a scarf person so no opinion there.<br /> Fuddy duddy is such a great expression, I love it! It might be a bit of an old fashioned expression... from the days of “ladies a plate” </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holding-zone-review-first-four-pieces#post-2126189 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 07:52:27 +0000 Sal 2126189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Brooklyn! I Have now learnt the correct name for the print too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holding-zone-review-first-four-pieces#post-2126166 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 03:43:14 +0000 Brooklyn 2126166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, on my phone the Shibori kimono looks black and the floral looks blue. So I was confused. Anyhow, I do like the shibori but these things are personal. Go with your instincts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holding-zone-review-first-four-pieces#post-2126164 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 03:00:22 +0000 Sal 2126164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I am going to pass on the kimono, scarf and blouse.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The kimono I am keeping is black with a red floral print, and will pass on the navy/white.&nbsp; They are the same shape.&nbsp; I always prefer the floral.&nbsp; This is why duplicating rarely works for me!</p> <p>The blouse I am just over...... it is nice but not quite me.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I agree with Brooklyn, Suz and Shevia - this scarf would look better long and loose or tied differently.&nbsp; But I think if I am honest - I just don't love it.&nbsp; I have quite a few scarves that I prefer for one reason or another.&nbsp; I think you picked it Unfrumped.</p> <p>The sweater is not exciting but it feels good and after a few years of not wearing a turtleneck it feels fresh again.&nbsp; I will keep NemosMom!!</p> <p>And if anyone takes a fancy to the scarf, I am very happy to post it free of charge anywhere in the world.&nbsp; It would suit someone with cool colouring who likes a large scarf.&nbsp; I think it is polyester rather than silk. </p> <p>I will take a look at a couple of other items.&nbsp; I think there are two pairs of heels and one pair of sandals that a decision should be made on.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holding-zone-review-first-four-pieces#post-2126161 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 02:49:18 +0000 nemosmom 2126161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the print top on you, but understand feeling sick of a piece. I am with others on the scarf and kimono - worn differently they could work, if you want to keep trying to make them work. The turtleneck sweater is a must keep! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holding-zone-review-first-four-pieces#post-2126155 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 02:15:14 +0000 Suz 2126155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am nodding along with <b>Brooklyn</b> and <b>Angie</b>. I think the scarf has potential if tied / worn differently...the kimono is too short -- needs to be longer, but could potentially work with a sheath dress at this length. (I have a short black one like this that I keep *only* to wear with a sheath -- and I don't wear sheath dresses at the moment, but the kimono is a super useful summer topper for when sheaths and shifts inevitably come back, and it is vintage -- so it stays in my occasion wear capsule.)</p> <p>I also still have a slim ribbed black turtleneck -- I hardly ever wear it, but keep it just in case. This one looks good. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holding-zone-review-first-four-pieces#post-2126153 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 02:13:29 +0000 Jaime 2126153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Patterns are personal and if you are tired or uninspired by them, they should go. Black sweater seems like a good supporting piece. I like the kimono but you never wear it and Angie has an excellent point about the length. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holding-zone-review-first-four-pieces#post-2126151 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 02:08:24 +0000 unfrumped 2126151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am mentally comparing these to other outfits I’ve seen you in and the do seem not as “ you”. I agree the checked kimono looks too short for you and the blouse is too ordinary or something.<br /> The scarf- in that photo I think actually too much white on white and too much going on. Have you tried it with a darker solid sheath dress or similar? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holding-zone-review-first-four-pieces#post-2126128 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 23:02:52 +0000 Sal 2126128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie- I think you are right re the length of the kimono - a more dramatic one would probably suit me better.&nbsp; The blog post today reminded me how good longer dusters and kimonos can look.......</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holding-zone-review-first-four-pieces#post-2126127 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 23:00:50 +0000 Brooklyn 2126127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Sally</p> <p>The kimono in the photo is the black one, is that right? No photo of the navy one? I definitely prefer the pattern of the black version but pattern is personal of course. I think it might be worth keeping the navy version for the occasional wear.</p> <p>I vote pass on the abstract blouse.</p> <p>The jumper looks great.</p> <p>With the scarf, does the pattern speak to you? I think that’s important. Assuming it does, it may be that it’s too big to wear how you are wearing it. I have a couple of very long scarves that I don’t wear tied or looped - I feel like it creates too much volume on my chest. I just wear them draped around my neck. Like in this photo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holding-zone-review-first-four-pieces#post-2126126 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 22:55:15 +0000 Angie 2126126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep the scarf, <b>Sal</b>! Try a Euro knot to shorten the length. Soooo yummy with your jacket.</p> <p>I really like the blouse, but get when you are sick of a pattern. Pass on to its next home.&nbsp;</p> <p>I find the newer kimono topper a little short. You are tall! Pass on too.&nbsp;</p> <p>A black polo neck comes in handy from time to time. I kept mine, although I always choose the navy blue </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holding-zone-review-first-four-pieces#post-2126123 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 22:50:42 +0000 Sal 2126123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Slimcat - yes I should try this kimono over a sheath dress - I have a black one that it would work with!!&nbsp; Thank you.&nbsp; Interesting re the scarf and I will ponder that.</p> <p>Thanks Joy - the scarf is very large (but lightweight and flowing).&nbsp; I think it could be the large amount of crisp white - I don't really like crisp white near my face.&nbsp; It would suit someone with cooler colouring than me.&nbsp; So I am thinking that it might go to Dress for Success along with the sleeveless abstract blouse?&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holding-zone-review-first-four-pieces#post-2126119 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 22:43:41 +0000 Anonymous 2126119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with slim cat. Try tying the scarf different wats like the Euro knot (scarf is doubled) to shorten it a bit. You may like the dramatic length best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holding-zone-review-first-four-pieces#post-2126115 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 22:27:19 +0000 slim cat 2126115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your blue kimono and would wear it with white jeans or over teeshirt dress ( like in today's blog post ). It works really well in pic #1.<br />The abstract blouse and black turtleneck sweater are both classics and useful in different seasons.<br />The scarf is pretty but not quite right in terms of size and print/color. I see it as a bit too big ( and with lots of white color in it ) - smaller, more narrow/rectangular shape could be easier to handle. The print has a lot of negative space and that could be the problem ( your other printed pieces has much less negative space - like fav black kimono ). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holding-zone-review-first-four-pieces#post-2126107 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 22:01:07 +0000 Sal 2126107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi All,</p> <p>I don't have a large holding zone and it is mixed in with my seasonal storage.  Plus I have a couple of pieces that were in my wardrobe that were unworn for various reasons.</p> <p>1) Kimono from holding zone. This was a duplicate of my black kimono which I prefer (the black is six years old, the navy about 3-4 years old). I have worn it a handful of times (5-8 at a guess). It won't date and is easy to store, but does it work on me? (Finds below for the favoured black and the less favoured navy)</p> <p>2) Floral abstract blouse. Five years old. I only like it in summer for work and I don't have a jacket that I like over the top. I wear it with white or black pants. I am a bit sick of it but it is flattering and classic. Find below.</p> <p>3) Black merino turtleneck sweater.  About eight years old (or more).  I kept this for skiing or trips to even colder places as it is a good layering piece.  But I think it can come back into my main closet as a basic piece as more fitted tops look right again.  </p> <p>4) Gifted scarf.  A friend gave me this - she was given it herself and thought it would suit me.  I like it but have never worn it.  I tried yesterday and am still unsure.  Is it worth trying again with? (I didn't think the outfit worked in general so this may be colouring my view - I felt quite fuddy duddy in this look.</p> <p>My moniker - aspiration - is Grown Up Charlies Angel - relaxed, bold, elegant.</p> <p>Your advice is very welcome on these four pieces. The first two photos are older but the items fit the same way. </p>