https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-syc-became-nas-angies-picks-theory-and-smythe Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:46:25 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-syc-became-nas-angies-picks-theory-and-smythe#post-1313440 Thu, 24 Jul 2014 15:50:12 +0000 Beth 1313440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie! I *cannot* wait to see you in this jacket. It's going to look amazing with your style. FUN.</p> <p>I think I may try the cranberry shirt. Or I may just keep the cream and grin in style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-syc-became-nas-angies-picks-theory-and-smythe#post-1313430 Thu, 24 Jul 2014 15:42:13 +0000 Angie 1313430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely the larger size on the Smythe. No doubt about it. Looks incredible on you, Beth. *waving to my jacket twin*</p> <p>Try the red or black in the blouse - FAR less grinning. The white looks stunning on you too though. I have no issue with the grinning - you look gorgeous. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-syc-became-nas-angies-picks-theory-and-smythe#post-1313412 Thu, 24 Jul 2014 15:29:51 +0000 Beth 1313412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AJ, I'm going to give it a try with the cream BR skinnies that Angie recommended a while back!</p> <p>Kyle, you're killing me. How can I return a jacket after a comment like that? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-syc-became-nas-angies-picks-theory-and-smythe#post-1313100 Thu, 24 Jul 2014 06:16:25 +0000 AJ 1313100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for size 8. How does it look with boyfriend jeans or white denim?</p> <p>The zipper detail in the blouse is FAB! Try different camisoles before you give up on it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-syc-became-nas-angies-picks-theory-and-smythe#post-1313066 Thu, 24 Jul 2014 05:05:02 +0000 rachylou 1313066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look amazing in them. I agree size 8 is most flattering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-syc-became-nas-angies-picks-theory-and-smythe#post-1313008 Thu, 24 Jul 2014 04:05:17 +0000 Kyle 1313008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That size 8 jacket was made for you. Stunning. Hope you wear it for many stylish years to come. Staid? No way. Impossibly chic? Absolutely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-syc-became-nas-angies-picks-theory-and-smythe#post-1312929 Thu, 24 Jul 2014 03:06:40 +0000 Gigi 1312929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both are great finds! I too prefer the larger of the two jackets. When the 8 is buttoned up, its hemline hits you at a more flattering spot, imo.</p> <p>I'm not bothered by the see-through on the Theory top. But I have found that a nude cami does an excellent job of helping that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-syc-became-nas-angies-picks-theory-and-smythe#post-1312853 Thu, 24 Jul 2014 02:18:51 +0000 Beth Ann 1312853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful purchases:&nbsp; stunning, but versatile.&nbsp; I agree that the 8 fits well in the jacket! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-syc-became-nas-angies-picks-theory-and-smythe#post-1312755 Thu, 24 Jul 2014 01:10:25 +0000 Sveta 1312755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the jacket is spectacular on you - and I prefer size 8. Wow, I am so envious - I am WAY sized out of this brand and it may be good for my bank account but bad for my style :-(<br />The blouse looks great too - your NAS loot is small but mighty! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-syc-became-nas-angies-picks-theory-and-smythe#post-1312725 Thu, 24 Jul 2014 00:42:51 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1312725@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love both pieces on you, and prefer the fit of the 8 jacket. <br />I second the idea of a gray cami--something dark, but not so high contrast against your skin. That often works for me with dark pants and a light top. <br />What we really need are dip-dye or ombre camis, don't we?! (ha ha!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-syc-became-nas-angies-picks-theory-and-smythe#post-1312714 Thu, 24 Jul 2014 00:31:30 +0000 kkards 1312714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>love the&nbsp;Smythe jacket on you....i think both sizes work, so its really a matter of which you feel most comfortable in. as for the&nbsp;<span>corporateness of the blazer, i agree with lisa, the leather elbow patches take the blazer outside of them corporate zone. and IMO the cut of the jacket is trendier than must corporate blazers.&nbsp;<br />i also love the blouse, and don't see any grinning.&nbsp;<br />great picks!</span> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-syc-became-nas-angies-picks-theory-and-smythe#post-1312701 Thu, 24 Jul 2014 00:19:01 +0000 jackiec 1312701@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow these look so great on you. Buttoned I definitely prefer the 8. Very smart looking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-syc-became-nas-angies-picks-theory-and-smythe#post-1312691 Thu, 24 Jul 2014 00:10:50 +0000 kellygirl 1312691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Omg! Love the Smythe on you. The 8 is best! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-syc-became-nas-angies-picks-theory-and-smythe#post-1312631 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 22:38:03 +0000 Jaime 1312631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The jacket is fantastic on you and not too corporate at all. Gorgeous - not able to assess the fit from the pictures because it is more about the feel and movement at this point, but it is smashing on you. The blouse is gorgeous too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-syc-became-nas-angies-picks-theory-and-smythe#post-1312629 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 22:33:34 +0000 Karie 1312629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Smythe jacket is stunning, size 8 IMHO. I like the white top and I don't mind the grinning. I had a poison eye for it, but for the most part I've gotten over it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-syc-became-nas-angies-picks-theory-and-smythe#post-1312626 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 22:29:58 +0000 DonnaF 1312626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely the 8; the sleeve patches hit you at a better place.&nbsp; It may also be more comfortable for driving and over bulkier sweaters.&nbsp; JMHO. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-syc-became-nas-angies-picks-theory-and-smythe#post-1312623 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 22:24:25 +0000 annagybe 1312623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Adore the Smythe jacket, in the 8.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-syc-became-nas-angies-picks-theory-and-smythe#post-1312617 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 22:20:19 +0000 E 1312617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Could you wear the blouse with different bottoms to minimise grinning? Or does it need to work w black trousers to be versatile enough for your closet? I know that if I find something that's almost perfect but has one 'poison eye' aspect, sometimes I talk myself into believing it won't matter to me, buy it/keep it,&nbsp;and then I never end up wearing the piece. So if you're like me,&nbsp;be careful there; make sure it's a solution you truly like vs one you've talked yourself into thinking you like. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-syc-became-nas-angies-picks-theory-and-smythe#post-1312582 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 21:46:19 +0000 Nicole D 1312582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the size 6. &nbsp;Gorgeous on you. &nbsp;I would recommend NOT buttoning the jacket. EVER. &nbsp;Smythe blazers just do not look best buttoned. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-syc-became-nas-angies-picks-theory-and-smythe#post-1312529 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 20:47:23 +0000 Beth 1312529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, the cut and fabrication are so pretty, and it would look fabulous on you. See if you can stalk it?&nbsp;</p> <p>Lisa, you have a good point with the elbow patches making it a little less office-y.&nbsp;I'm going to give a nude cami a try under the Theory top. It might be flowy enough that grinning is less obvious.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-syc-became-nas-angies-picks-theory-and-smythe#post-1312523 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 20:44:04 +0000 Suz 1312523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>8's the size, IMO.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-syc-became-nas-angies-picks-theory-and-smythe#post-1312518 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 20:41:36 +0000 Beth 1312518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, I need to be talked out of everything! I partially blame you for this, since you looked so wonderful in the jacket in&nbsp;your pictures! I also wonder if it's just too staid, though. It might be beyond my limited creativity to make it really fun.</p> <p>April, I did consider the cranberry but need more light colored tops. In which case, it might just be time to get over the grinning phobia. Good to see you too...did I hear you're out of the schools now?</p> <p>I added a picture of the size 8 buttoned up, just for comparison: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-syc-became-nas-angies-picks-theory-and-smythe#post-1312511 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 20:37:55 +0000 Suz 1312511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG, these items are gorgeous!! I am so jealous...I really, really wanted to try the jacket but it sold out in my size too fast for me to nab it.... :(&nbsp;</p> <p>I think the larger size in the jacket is better. It's totally "you" and a great purchase. <b>WOW.&nbsp;<br /></b><br />To me, the cut of this jacket does not say "corporate" in the least, whatever the glen plaid says. (Why do they call it houndstooth, I wonder?) But at the price you will want to be certain.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>LOVE</b> the top, too. I am with April -- how about cranberry instead? Or a white cami. I do see the black one here -- but maybe that is a flash?&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-syc-became-nas-angies-picks-theory-and-smythe#post-1312509 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 20:36:08 +0000 Lisa 1312509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer grey under a white shirt, it usually shows less through the fabric, maybe try grey? &nbsp;Or a nude color tank? &nbsp;<br />The jacket is gorgeous, and the elbow patches give it a funky vibe even though it's a classic print. &nbsp;I prefer the larger size on you both for the shoulder and sleeve length.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-syc-became-nas-angies-picks-theory-and-smythe#post-1312484 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 20:21:32 +0000 April 1312484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beth, would you try the Sala in the cranberry? &nbsp;That would minimize the grinning.</p> <p>The jacket is very you! &nbsp;I do think the larger size is better, but that could be me hating to feel constricted in the shoulder area.</p> <p>So good to see you. &nbsp;:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-syc-became-nas-angies-picks-theory-and-smythe#post-1312483 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 20:20:28 +0000 Janet 1312483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they both look amazing on you. I hope you weren't expecting to be talked out of them. It's hard to tell on the size of the jacket since you don't show the 8 buttoned up, but the difference seems quite minimal. I'd go for whichever is comfortable and allows you to wear whatever you may want to wear underneath. I tried it in a 10 (I'm normally a 6 or 8 in jackets) and probably could have gone up to a 12, but the fit is much better overall on you. I realized after trying it that it's a little too staid for my style, but I want a more dramatic equestrian cut with a longer back, and probably in a solid charcoal like Angie's jacket. So if you're worried about it looking too corporate, I would suggest playing with some stylings before you decide. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-syc-became-nas-angies-picks-theory-and-smythe#post-1312473 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 20:02:48 +0000 Beth 1312473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dang y'all, it happens every year: I stick my fingers in my ears, try to distract myself, and avoid the internet, and I still end up poring over NAS and YLF. HA. I blame every one of you for looking so amazing in your finds that it was impossible to resist!</p> <p>In an effort to behave, I swore to consider only a few items this year. Unfortunately, they're big ticket pieces. Here are some reviews and a plea for unflinching honesty from you all:</p> <p><strong>Theory 'Sala' top</strong><br />#1-2.&nbsp;This is just as breezy and elegantly simple as Angie said it was. The silk is lightweight but substantial, and the zipper is functional. Zip it up for work and slightly further down for play.&nbsp;What fun! My only reservation is I have a huge poison eye for grinning. I think it's going to be an issue here.&nbsp;In the pictures, I tried it with a black camisole to see if that would help but I'm not sure it looks right. Thoughts?</p> <p><strong>Smythe houndstooth jacket</strong><br />OH MY. This ticks every one of my boxes. Equestrian, rounded hem, slight peplum formed by double vents, beautifully made. *faints* However. The pattern is very "corporate" and as I'm&nbsp;on the classic end of Modern Classic, I'm not sure I can edge this up. It's going to look incredible on Angie, but I may end up looking too office-y. So there's that. </p> <p>Next, sizing: I usually wear a 4 but&nbsp;ordered a 6 and an&nbsp;8 knowing the brand runs small. I'm feeling very little difference in the shoulders; the difference is mainly in the chest and waist. Pictures 3-6 are the size 6. You can see when I button it up, it pulls quite a bit. I rarely button jackets so that's not a huge issue, but it might still be a hair too small? Pictures 7-9 are the size 8. It seems to fit fine. I'm likely overthinking the fit as it has to be perfect for the price. What say you all? </p>