https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ironkurtain-annagybe---can-you-help-me Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:23:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ironkurtain-annagybe---can-you-help-me#post-912725 Sat, 20 Apr 2013 01:44:37 +0000 Suz 912725@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Shannon, we need a new thread on that can you combine idea.&nbsp;<br /><br />I think I started one last year, and Angie said: But of course!!&nbsp;<br /><br />Thing is, I was finding it difficult to imagine successfully combining a sort of retro flair with my love of minimalism and architecture. I am a HL lover also &nbsp;-- from afar, up until now. But perhaps a closer acquaintance is also in my near future.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ironkurtain-annagybe---can-you-help-me#post-912665 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:48:49 +0000 Transcona Shannon 912665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Appreciate the input ladies - I seem to want to try new things every season. Last summer, it was the rolled BF jean, this past winter it was the slouchy pant and/or voluminous top, now it's maybe an arty or edgier piece coupled with a classic piece.<br /><br />Which leads to a discussion on whether or not you can truly combine two completely different aesthetics to make your own look, or does that just become confusing visually?<br /><br />Rae - definitely not RATE. That would look completely contrived on me.<br /><br />bj - I completely forgot you have some HL pieces. I also didn't realize you were my height. I really appreciate your input on specific pieces and sizing :)<br /><br />Una - I promise not both feet! I'm actually thinking if I decide to try a piece out, I may pick something off eBay to at least keep the price more reasonable until I'm sure.<br /><br />Deborah - wow, I'm embarrassed to say I've never even heard of that label although it's in my own country! I need to have a good look - thanks for sharing.<br /><br />Thanks Lyn, Nicole and Caro. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ironkurtain-annagybe---can-you-help-me#post-912634 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:10:27 +0000 Caro in Oz 912634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I agree with Ironkurtin - the quality is not what it used to be. A lot of their tops are very thin (not in a good way) &amp; are&nbsp;dry clean only - which is crazy imo.<br /><br />Having said that I say if you are drawn to it is worth a try:) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ironkurtain-annagybe---can-you-help-me#post-912604 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:27:50 +0000 Nicole D 912604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks for that link Deborah - worth looking for. &nbsp;<br />I have coveted HL from afar and tried on a few pieces but they just looked blah on me... &nbsp;I love the aesthetic but on me it falls a bit flat. &nbsp;Like the Vince label - I adore the&nbsp;minimalist&nbsp;look but can't really pull it off. &nbsp;I say give it a try, Shannon. &nbsp;If you're&nbsp;hankering&nbsp;for some luxurious knits you could try Lida Baday too. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ironkurtain-annagybe---can-you-help-me#post-912583 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:03:07 +0000 Lyn D. 912583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ (Lots of unusual cuts and drape in the CG link above)<br />I don't know anything about HL, but interesting non-body-con pieces could work with any body shape- and make for unusual and striking&nbsp;fashion statements for sure.<br />What fun if you decide to experiment with this Shannon! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ironkurtain-annagybe---can-you-help-me#post-912572 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:49:21 +0000 Deborah 912572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, I love how you are thinking of incorporating the HL style. In doing so you will make the look yours and I think you would do it well. I think it's all about selecting the right pieces. </p> <p>Shannon have you looked at Canadian label Complex Geometries? It's a similar aesthetic. I am planning to develop firstly my summer capsule by adding some of their pieces.</p> <p><a href="http://complexgeometries.net/pages/spring-summer-2013-lookbook" rel="nofollow">http://complexgeometries.net/p.....3-lookbook</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ironkurtain-annagybe---can-you-help-me#post-912532 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:05:14 +0000 catgirl 912532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is actually a style direction I want to pursue, Shannon. &nbsp;I'm going to post a separate thread on it. &nbsp;I have two HL items, a metallic knit open cardigan and my red stretchy skirt. &nbsp;I think it's pretty TTS - both of my items are S. &nbsp;I can see you incorporating some pieces but don't jump in with both feet until you are sure! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ironkurtain-annagybe---can-you-help-me#post-912527 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:53:35 +0000 bj1111 912527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a petite pear 5'1" and carry my weight on my hips. I love the new hl, haven't had the chance to try the vintage lang...mostly because i haven't look hard enough.</p> <p>I have several pieces, a grey leather jacket, a stretchy print dress, a black jacket and an open weave knit. The print dress was one of my best buys in 2012 and just brought it out this year. </p> <p> I think lang tts but slightly larger than theory. I wear a 4 in theory jackets and a 2in hl.</p> <p>If you like theory jackets, you might try lang. Jackets are where i see lang really easy to integrate into your work looks. You could look at the dusty sapphire draped wool dress as well. An easy move into lang, but try a size up as well....here i wear a medium, but a size two in dresses with numerical sizes.</p> <p>I think you can grow to the lang aesthetic but it may take a few steps.</p> <p>There is a helmut sale 25% off for friends and family if you are interested in the code. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ironkurtain-annagybe---can-you-help-me#post-912523 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:44:09 +0000 rae 912523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I could have sworn I saw petite HL at the rack... I tried a skirt and found it on the larger end of TTS. I think you might pull of a drapey top with your skinnies, pencils, or slouchies. It just has to be the right one you know? Not too rate. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ironkurtain-annagybe---can-you-help-me#post-912502 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:59:12 +0000 Suz 912502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ooooh. This sounds interesting..... https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ironkurtain-annagybe---can-you-help-me#post-912485 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:31:31 +0000 cinnamon fern 912485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I tried on a couple Helmut Lang jackets recently (before ending up with my comparatively cheap Theory jacket). &nbsp; In numbered sizes, 6 worked best on me. &nbsp;I wear 4 at AT, BR etc, and 8 in Theory. &nbsp;In s/m/l, m worked best.<br /><br />Good luck experimenting! &nbsp;I think you just need to try a bunch of stuff on to figure out whether you can work it into your aesthetic and whether you really want to. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ironkurtain-annagybe---can-you-help-me#post-912484 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:30:38 +0000 Transcona Shannon 912484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks Zap! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ironkurtain-annagybe---can-you-help-me#post-912473 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:25:43 +0000 Anonymous 912473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a pair of jeans and a sweater. The jeans are TTS, the sweater is perhaps a half a size bigger but not by much. The brand is rather utilitarian IMO but I have found things I really like.</p> <p>Sure you can pull it off! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ironkurtain-annagybe---can-you-help-me#post-912472 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:23:37 +0000 Transcona Shannon 912472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks for weighing in IK. I've wondered about the quality of the newer HL vs vintage. That's valuable info. Nice to hear you think I can pull it off!<br /><br />Anna - I know I can count on you for honesty and that's why I ask You're quite right, the overall aesthetic isn't my style. And yet I'm so drawn to it.&nbsp;<br /><br />Is there such a thing as combining my style with that aesthetic? For example, pairing an nice draping HL top with a black pencil skirt and my kitten heels? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ironkurtain-annagybe---can-you-help-me#post-912467 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:20:33 +0000 ironkurtin 912467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ There is the new Helmut Lang and vintage Helmut Lang.<br /><br />I only wear the vintage Helmut Lang that was made in Italy and has Italian sizing (38, 40, 42, etc.).&nbsp; If you're looking at vintage HL, I can help - otherwise, no idea.&nbsp; I do own a few of the "new" sweaters but I paid very little for them off of ebay, and am glad I did so, because I feel very strongly that new HL has decreased in quality.&nbsp; Many of their knits are very pretty but they fall apart right away.<br /><br />As far as carrying the style, if you think you can, you can. Seize the day!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ironkurtain-annagybe---can-you-help-me#post-912466 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:18:50 +0000 annagybe 912466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Depends on the item. But somehow I don't feel the overall aesthetic fits your style descriptor. Unless you're trying to branch out. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ironkurtain-annagybe---can-you-help-me#post-912465 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:17:39 +0000 Debbie 912465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Shannon I am glad you asked this question. I have been curious for myself. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ironkurtain-annagybe---can-you-help-me#post-912463 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:16:35 +0000 Transcona Shannon 912463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks Anna - I'm assuming for taller folks though, right? Can I ask you a personal question - and please be honest? Do you think I could pull off a HL item?&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ironkurtain-annagybe---can-you-help-me#post-912461 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:14:22 +0000 annagybe 912461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I find either true to size or a bit on the large size. I have a jacket that is a size medium. In most designer stuff I'm a large. The jacket is cut close on the torso though. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ironkurtain-annagybe---can-you-help-me#post-912458 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:09:16 +0000 Transcona Shannon 912458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ If I remember correctly, both of you wear Helmut Lang items - and beautifully so. There's something so incredibly beautiful about the soft drapiness coupled with the edginess of the pieces.<br /><br />What is the sizing like? Can they work on a petite apple? Probably not a dress, but what about a top?<br /><br />Thanks in advance