https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-bored Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:27:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-bored/page/3#post-1846587 Wed, 20 Sep 2017 14:24:32 +0000 Jenn 1846587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, you're right. On long-torsoed me, at least, it's a blouse. The Poetry product listing calls it a tunic, though. My issue was with the silk quality. It was scratchy and there were a couple of flaws in the weave that seemed like they might easily tear or run. </p> <p>ETA: The orange GH top was a blouse, but I also ordered this tunic:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.garnethill.com/silk-back-cap-sleeve-tunic/womens-fashion/tops-tees/468806">http://www.garnethill.com/silk.....ees/468806</a></p> <p>It looked shapeless and drab on me, and the front pockets fell oddly.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-bored/page/3#post-1846583 Wed, 20 Sep 2017 13:50:17 +0000 Angie 1846583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jenn, </b>what am I missing? It's a blouse - not a tunic. Great colour on you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-bored/page/3#post-1846427 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 21:16:28 +0000 Jenn 1846427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jenni</b>, I'm feeling a little sad about the tops, too, but I just ordered two more to try. I do see some cooler days on the horizon, but I had a bit of a realization that I'm missing having a few good transitional items in my closet. If I had to define our dominant season here, I'd say: swingy, so I depend on layers, which works pretty well most of the time, but not always! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-bored/page/3#post-1846408 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 20:06:32 +0000 Jenni NZ 1846408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Jenn yes that experience of something getting stuck is especially bad in a changing room in a store! So embarrassing if you have to call the SA! I am not sure I've had to, but almost.<br /> I am feeling sad for you about the tops Maybe in the meantime the weather is cooling down.<br /> And I did love that burnt orange. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-bored/page/3#post-1846249 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 14:14:00 +0000 Jenn 1846249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>JenniNZ,&nbsp;</b>the tops were definitely different colors. The GH is a burnt orange, and the Poetry is a dark copper. I liked both colors, and either would work with my wardrobe, but the GH one was an absolute no-go. Have you ever gone to take a top off and had that moment where you're not sure it will go over your shoulders, and you might be stuck with it halfway off for the rest of your natural life? &nbsp;Yeah.</p> <p><b>Ryce</b>, good to know that the static problem might just stick around forever. That makes the decision easier.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>LP</b>, I keep at it because the winners I've gotten from them have been absolute workhorses. It's interesting that both you and&nbsp;<b>KM&nbsp;</b>received shipping refunds after posting reviews. That's worth a shot, even if it's not something to be expected.</p> <p><b>Firecracker,&nbsp;</b>I am too squeamish about the silk quality to keep, I think. The silk tunics I bought a few years ago looked great, but I kept them despite reservations about quality and regretted it when they developed runs and tears after 10-15 wears. Just not worth it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-bored/page/3#post-1846228 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 13:22:36 +0000 LaPed 1846228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ryce, you're absolutely right about GH sizing/fit models making no sense whatsoever. I mostly limit myself to shopping their outlet store in Franconia NH, because my catalogue orders have almost all resulted in returns. Love their home goods though! I have rugs, throw pillows, baskets, etc that I've been completely happy with. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-bored/page/3#post-1846205 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 11:33:10 +0000 Anonymous 1846205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like Garnet Hill really missed the mark on the sizing of that top. I'm always mystified when that happens. I'm not sure how GH acquires their clothing, but there is zero consistency in sizing, body type they seem to work for, etc.<br /> The staticky silk thing is maddening! I have one like that. It is from a company I like a lot. I probably have a half dozen of their tops - 2 others of the exact same style. All of them are great, except the solid navy one. It should be a workhorse, because it works style and color wise with practically every non-blue bottom in my closet - BUT it's a clingy mess? I wasn't as savvy as you, and didn't notice the problem until I cut the tags and wore it out of the house.<br /> Really disappointed for you - at these kind of price points, getting two fails is a drag! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-bored/page/3#post-1846189 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 10:40:02 +0000 LaPed 1846189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've had the same experience as KM with Garnet Hill refunding shipping after I've posted a review of a returned item. The CS who contacted me sounded genuinely thankful for feedback on fit.&nbsp;</p> <p>Too bad the Poetry one isn't up to par quality-wise. The colour is gorgeous on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-bored/page/3#post-1846184 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 10:18:11 +0000 Jenni NZ 1846184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Out of interest was the Garnet Hill one a richer colour than the Poetry one when it came?<br /> I would prefer the GH colour one if it were me. But it's you, and I think the Poetry is nice on. It looks like it fits well and goes well with your faux fur vest. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-bored/page/3#post-1846177 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 09:38:42 +0000 Style Fan 1846177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the blouse on you and I like how you have styled it.&nbsp; Great colour!&nbsp; But if the quality is not there then that is important. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-bored/page/3#post-1846147 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 05:05:42 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1846147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenn, I like the look of the Poetry blouse. It looks pretty on its own and with the furry vest. I think it seems like a good blouse to mix with a lot of your wardrobe going into fall. <br />I've had static on silk before, too, on things I've made. Not sure why. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-bored/page/3#post-1846117 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 02:20:48 +0000 Jenn 1846117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Joy</b>, both blouses are 100% silk.&nbsp;</p> <p>Here's the link to the GH:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.garnethill.com/washed-silk-blouse/womens-fashion/tops-tees/446377">http://www.garnethill.com/wash.....ees/446377</a></p> <p>And the Poetry:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.poetryfashion.com/product-VR03-POAST/shirts-tunics/notch-neck-silk-tunic.htm">https://www.poetryfashion.com/.....-tunic.htm</a></p> <p>I think you're right, though. This was too expensive not to be perfect.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-bored/page/3#post-1846114 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 02:16:07 +0000 Anonymous 1846114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It doesn't sound like you are crazy in love with the top.&nbsp; I vote keep looking unless you really do like it and will wear the h--k out of it.&nbsp; I like the style on you.&nbsp; Are you sure it is silk?&nbsp; or "silky" as in polyester? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-bored/page/2#post-1846113 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 02:12:56 +0000 K.M. 1846113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jenn</b>, I just checked my records (I saved my email to them), and they deducted $21 from my return. I think it was two sweaters at full price (those printed merino cardigans everyone loves--they didn't fit me). </p> <p>I am completely fine with paying for postage because it is a service that involves labor, space, and logistics, so I'm not one of those people who wants free shipping on everything (i.e. hidden-shipping-cost). And I totally appreciate the convenience and the fact that it's saving me time, gas, etc. </p> <p>But I'm used to the average $8 deduction from other retailers, so the $21 was a shock. I think they included handling. </p> <p>And they really only refunded after I wrote a review, otherwise they wouldn't have. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-bored/page/2#post-1846109 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 02:04:39 +0000 Jenn 1846109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>KM</b>, they deduct about $7 for return postage. I just factor that in when I order, and consider it the cost of being able to order and try things on in my home. Especially because they're one of not-many retailers who carry my size. Were they deducting more than the shipping when you ordered? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-bored/page/2#post-1846106 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 01:57:23 +0000 K.M. 1846106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenn, this will be a slight tangent, but since you mentioned that the Garnet Hill tops didn't work for you... I'm curious as to your experience with their return policy. I once returned a couple of sweaters that didn't fit and they deducted so much for the return that I felt compelled to write and complain (I should have read the fine print instead of assuming they'd have a generous return policy like everyone else). If I had known I simply wouldn't have risked trying something new. My email complaint fell on deaf ears, or deaf inboxes.<br />Then I reviewed the sweaters--nothing mean, just describing how they didn't work for my body type and saying I returned them--and that review prompted a CS rep to contact me and refund the return fee a few weeks later.<br />So at the end of the day it was a free return, but with a bit of hassle/disgruntlement that could have so easily been avoided. This was about a year ago so not sure if they changed the policy. <br />The brown silk top is pretty tho </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-bored/page/2#post-1846102 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 01:27:39 +0000 Jenn 1846102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nyah <b>Suz</b>, just ignore my face. I was hot and grouchy in my un-air-conditioned upstairs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-bored/page/2#post-1846079 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 00:10:03 +0000 Suz 1846079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It <b>looks</b> really good on you. I like that little pleat in front. &nbsp;But your face is disgruntled which speaks to the texture, I guess?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-bored/page/2#post-1846075 Mon, 18 Sep 2017 23:52:55 +0000 Emily K 1846075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry that one/both are not slam dunks. &nbsp;:-( &nbsp;I do appreciate the side-by-side comparison of the silk, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-bored/page/2#post-1846074 Mon, 18 Sep 2017 23:49:51 +0000 Jenn 1846074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The tunics I ordered came. </p> <p>The Garnet Hill one was a no-go, as was the other top I ordered from them at the same time (a charcoal sleeveless tunic with a silk back). The silk was lovely, but the blouse was simultaneously too big in the shoulders and too tight across the bust. Next.</p> <p>The Poetry top I'm not sure on. Pics below. I like how it looks, but the silk is definitely lower quality than the Garnet Hill top. Also, it was oddly staticky (a problem I almost NEVER have). It's pretty, though, and I think it fits well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-bored/page/2#post-1843789 Sun, 10 Sep 2017 17:19:47 +0000 Jenn 1843789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Angie,&nbsp;</b>we lived out in Kent, but hubby worked in Belltown. If we ever move back (full- or part-time) we'd definitely live in the city, since we wouldn't be having to deal with school districts or space for a kiddo anymore! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-bored/page/2#post-1843787 Sun, 10 Sep 2017 17:12:11 +0000 Angie 1843787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>HAH. Hilarious. Where is Seattle did you live? We live in the city. Madrona.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-bored/page/2#post-1843776 Sun, 10 Sep 2017 15:55:28 +0000 Jenn 1843776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Angie,&nbsp;</b>yup, from 2008-2012. Actually! That's how I found YLF! Before moving, I googled "Seattle fashion blog" to see what people were wearing there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-bored/page/2#post-1843772 Sun, 10 Sep 2017 15:29:41 +0000 Angie 1843772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You used to live in Seattle?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-bored/page/2#post-1843766 Sun, 10 Sep 2017 15:13:26 +0000 Jenn 1843766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Ryce,&nbsp;</b>it seems like it's getting hotter and hotter here. My dad lived in Colorado when I was little, and I remember mild summers in the 70s and 80s. That's not the case anymore. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-bored/page/2#post-1843765 Sun, 10 Sep 2017 15:11:23 +0000 Jenn 1843765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>JenniNZ -&nbsp;</b>It's really hard to judge color from online photos! You may be right, though.</p> <p><b>Sal -&nbsp;</b>I start to get sad when I notice winter coming to an end. I like being able to get out and hike and do outdoorsy things, but we do plenty of those in the winter as well. Summer is usually our rainy season, but I'm convinced it just doesn't really rain anymore, ever.</p> <p><b>Bijou</b>, that kind of heat would drive me mad!</p> <p><b>Angie,&nbsp;</b>we have a lot of friends in Seattle from when we lived there, and we love the city, so we try to get out there at least once or twice a year. My son, especially, feels a connection to the weather and landscape there, and Washington is on his short list of places to go for college in a couple years. My husband's company also has an office there, so it's a dream to split time between Seattle and Denver. Too bad, those two places happen to be two of the three hottest housing markets in the country right now.<br /><b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-bored/page/2#post-1843757 Sun, 10 Sep 2017 14:33:08 +0000 Angie 1843757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jenn</b>, do you come to Seattle often? It's not close to wear you live.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-bored/page/2#post-1843752 Sun, 10 Sep 2017 13:20:20 +0000 Anonymous 1843752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the links, Jenn. I agree with Jenni about the color of the Garnet Hill option, but the shape of the Poetry tunic is really lovely! And I notice both brands offer sizes 0-18! That's a practice I want to support with my $.<br /> I gather this weather is unusual for you? That is the toughest kind of dressing. I never would have made it through our cooler-than-usual summer without my white jeans, which I had considered purging at the beginning of the season since they were so seldom worn.<br /> Look forward to a report on your new purchases! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-bored/page/2#post-1843713 Sun, 10 Sep 2017 04:55:44 +0000 Bijou 1843713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is very familiar territory for me because where I live we have long summers - from mid Sept to March it is hot or at least warm (maximum over 25C, but in mid Summer, 40C happens far too regularly). I like to mix things up and in Feb / March I will move to wearing more darker tones - clothing that is still cool to wear, but just a more Autumnal look. This is my typical colour palette:<br /> - Sept - Nov: Blush / ivory / dove grey / ink / black<br /> - Dec - Feb: white / blue / red / pink with metallic and white footwear<br /> - Feb - Mar: animal print / beige / blush / ivory / grey<br /> I wear denim year round, but cropped denim in summer in light shades and darker skinnies in the shoulder seasons. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-bored/page/2#post-1843709 Sun, 10 Sep 2017 03:56:01 +0000 Sal 1843709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your plan Jenn. &nbsp;One or two pieces now will also get worn next year so it is not wasteful. &nbsp;Longer than anticipated seasons are hard!! &nbsp;Let us know how you get along.</p> <p>I don't feel that way for summer but I do for winter - it is raining here again for about the 25th out of the last 28 days (or close!!). &nbsp;Today I have been wanting to walk all day and it keeps hailing, thundering and pouring with rain.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p>