https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepdonate Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:35:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepdonate#post-2221886 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 08:56:55 +0000 Bijou 2221886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the blouse for spring with a white and cognac support act. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepdonate#post-2221813 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 22:43:07 +0000 Anonymous 2221813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Careful with tan- or at least have flowy instead of narrow pants! I had tan pants and decided, while out shopping, that they were a bit too uncanny valley </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepdonate#post-2221803 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 21:40:35 +0000 Sal 2221803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Carol, tan would work, I don't have any tan bottoms but have these rusty cords which I will try whilst working from home tomorrow.&nbsp; My son has a long sleeve heat tech that I will borrow to trial something warm underneath.&nbsp;</p> <p>Especially in winter, as I am aging, I am finding cool dark colours are not working well on me, and so I do need to warm or lighten up some pieces.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepdonate#post-2221797 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 21:06:25 +0000 CarolS 2221797@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Sal -- late to the thread here. I know you said you don't like the blouse with white pants because it's too high contrast, but what about with something in more of a tan shade (sort of bookending your hair?) I can't be sure from my screen but the colours in the blouse look like they'd support that. Do you think that would still be too high contrast for you? Just an idea to consider. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepdonate#post-2221785 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 20:17:40 +0000 Sal 2221785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting observations - I am pleased I posted this thread.</p> <p>I am going to kept the blouse - definitely til next autumn. A long sleeve layering tee underneath is a good idea - and I actually thought it would be great with my cords. I will wear this combo this week to see what I think.</p> <p>Dress is off to a new home- a wrap style is good on me so I will keep my eyes open in a better colour and ideally a bit more length. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepdonate#post-2221544 Sat, 04 Sep 2021 08:50:12 +0000 Synne 2221544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks good, but is "good" really good enough? Hehe.. I think you and I share some similarities both in style aspirations and colour, so based on how I would think about these for me: the top is maybe too harsh contrast. I recently passed along a brand new very folksy and beautiful jacket. But the stark contrast of blue/white doesn't suit me. I don't like wearing it.</p> <p>The dress is too short for my liking. And very "predictable" whereas you (and I) could rock more voluminous and bohemian styles. Onwards I say </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepdonate#post-2221517 Sat, 04 Sep 2021 04:12:52 +0000 notsaf 2221517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agreeing with others who like the blouse on you fwiw! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepdonate#post-2221328 Fri, 03 Sep 2021 14:31:38 +0000 cat2 2221328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the blouse would be great with a skirt for casual evening things, do you have any already that might work? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepdonate#post-2221285 Fri, 03 Sep 2021 12:33:02 +0000 lyn67 2221285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Did not see comments, I woulod pass on the dress. Blouse is classic-even with ruffles, is a neutral color mix and has a great fit-- so could be used more if you'll want(?). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepdonate#post-2221281 Fri, 03 Sep 2021 12:17:09 +0000 Brooklyn 2221281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the blouse looks great on you. Could you layer a thin long sleeve top underneath it (maybe a turtleneck?) to make it more wearable in winter? Or later a sleeveless knit over the top so you only see the sleeves?</p> <p>I think the length of the wrap dress makes it feel less current. Plus midi length looks so great on you. I would pass it on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepdonate#post-2221274 Fri, 03 Sep 2021 12:02:25 +0000 Anonymous 2221274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You match your wallpaper Good idea to put the blouse aside and decide later! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepdonate#post-2221236 Fri, 03 Sep 2021 04:01:12 +0000 Sal 2221236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay - the dress is going.&nbsp; </p> <p>The blouse will go away until next autumn when I will reconsider.&nbsp; I will probably donate but I may feel the love then again...... or have something new to style it with.&nbsp; I don't like it with white pants or jeans (too high contrast - it is a bit sheer so the white shows through if untucked, and tucked I have bad proportions).&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepdonate#post-2221231 Fri, 03 Sep 2021 03:01:08 +0000 Suz 2221231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Angie said, word for word. The dress is not long enough to feel "now". The blouse is beautiful on you and has potential for a new life with different styling.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepdonate#post-2221228 Fri, 03 Sep 2021 02:58:58 +0000 Anonymous 2221228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Angie . That blouse is really good on you , Sally . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepdonate#post-2221225 Fri, 03 Sep 2021 02:50:27 +0000 Jaime 2221225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I do sort of like how the blouse goes with your wallpaper, but overall I think you can pass on both of these because you have items that work better for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepdonate#post-2221213 Fri, 03 Sep 2021 01:39:13 +0000 Anonymous 2221213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pass on the dress for sure. &nbsp;The blouse sounds like too much work and has a short season. &nbsp;Next. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepdonate#post-2221201 Fri, 03 Sep 2021 00:39:17 +0000 Sally 2221201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That top is really nice and I think it suits you. but it is always comes down to how we feel in certain items.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<br />The dress looks fine but as others have mentioned you probably have other standout items that you'd rather wear.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepdonate#post-2221200 Fri, 03 Sep 2021 00:38:22 +0000 rachylou 2221200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For the best I think. The blouse was flattering tho. I did find the dress too muted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepdonate#post-2221198 Fri, 03 Sep 2021 00:32:28 +0000 Sal 2221198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Slimcat - the blouse is nice, but I don't often wear it to work, and other opportunities are a bit rare on the ground when the season is right.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Helena - thanks.&nbsp; I think it is time:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepdonate#post-2221192 Fri, 03 Sep 2021 00:23:12 +0000 Helena 2221192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good decision Sal, well done!</p> <p>Fwiw, I agree that the dress wasn't as nice as many other pieces you have. I really like the top tbh, but if you've tried it a few ways and are not feeling it, maybe it's just a matter that you're over it and time to let someone else enjoy it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepdonate#post-2221175 Thu, 02 Sep 2021 23:25:45 +0000 slim cat 2221175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like the decision was made .<br /> The dress looks a bit sad in that print/color - something better will come up. The top is classic black and white print - but maybe you are in a mood for something more cheerful and new. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepdonate#post-2221172 Thu, 02 Sep 2021 23:17:52 +0000 Sal 2221172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deborah - thanks for that.&nbsp; I needed a push.</p> <p>Angie - I have tried that and it is too high contrast and the proportions don't feel right.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Based on this I think I will pass them both on.&nbsp; It shows a move away from black (not entirely though) - and attached three more that are in the donation box.&nbsp; Will be looking at spring summer pieces tomorrow with a critical eye too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepdonate#post-2221171 Thu, 02 Sep 2021 23:17:23 +0000 nemosmom 2221171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The ruffles on the blouse seem too fussy for a topper. I’d let both go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepdonate#post-2221168 Thu, 02 Sep 2021 23:11:32 +0000 Angie 2221168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Try the blouse with white bottoms and your blush oxfords - one last try to change the vibe! And your signature aviators of course ;)</p> <p>Pass on the dress.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepdonate#post-2221167 Thu, 02 Sep 2021 23:05:54 +0000 Deborah 2221167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sally I’m a brutal culler lol I would say move both pieces on. They both look ‘nice’ but you have better pieces. And if you have not been wearing them I think maybe they need a new home xxx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keepdonate#post-2221154 Thu, 02 Sep 2021 21:50:13 +0000 Sal 2221154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In Helena's thread I posted these two pieces that I am on the fence about keeping or donating.&nbsp; I am sure I have photos to add from my phone of me in them.</p> <p>1) Blouse - I have worn this once in 2021 but it is about four years old and been worn about 20 times.&nbsp; It is polyester but good quality.&nbsp; It has ruffles on the sleeve.&nbsp; It is not a summer blouse, but in winter it is often not warm enough.&nbsp; I tend to wear it with black pants or jeans for dinners out, or maybe to work.&nbsp; But this winter I have chosen my newer cream floral blouse or something different....</p> <p>2) Dress - bought second hand in 2019 and probably at about 12 wears.&nbsp; I like the 1970s wrap dress vibe.&nbsp; I like the teal but the mix with grey is a bit muted.&nbsp; I like it best with knee high boots.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I can easily put them away until Autumn next year - or I can donate them now. </p>