https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---slim-blue-button-down Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:24:25 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---slim-blue-button-down#post-1436838 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 00:29:22 +0000 AM 1436838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope you find a button-down that you love (and I hope I do too -&nbsp;&nbsp;but still looking). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---slim-blue-button-down#post-1436807 Tue, 03 Feb 2015 23:33:00 +0000 DonnaF 1436807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The color and fit look great, but the buttoned pocket flaps don't seem like *Astrid* to me. . .I think that's what is giving it a more masculine vibe and makes the shirt not as versatile as perhaps you need. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---slim-blue-button-down#post-1436779 Tue, 03 Feb 2015 22:22:46 +0000 Astrid 1436779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Eva and Gaylene. I've been enjoying my wardrobe very much lately and so far my new acquisitions have all been great, so I guess I shouldn't settle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---slim-blue-button-down#post-1436734 Tue, 03 Feb 2015 21:17:11 +0000 Gaylene 1436734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it, but, if you've played around with the shirt and still aren't feeling much love for it, then it's time to return it. Price and quality are the minimum requirements, but should never be the only reasons for adding a piece to your closet. You're on your way to creating a wardrobe where every piece makes you happy, so this shirt should not be the exception. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---slim-blue-button-down#post-1436714 Tue, 03 Feb 2015 20:45:19 +0000 E 1436714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with your decision Astrid &amp; your reason behind it! Onward. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---slim-blue-button-down#post-1436710 Tue, 03 Feb 2015 20:38:31 +0000 Astrid 1436710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Diane. I will keep on looking, with that in mind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---slim-blue-button-down#post-1436707 Tue, 03 Feb 2015 20:34:12 +0000 Anonymous 1436707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As I read down the replies, the minute I read this written by you : "<i>but I think I need something softer and more feminine if I go the button down route. This is too sharp for me".</i> it was exactly what I thought too...not feminine enough. 'NEXT!' as Angie would say </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---slim-blue-button-down#post-1436665 Tue, 03 Feb 2015 19:16:28 +0000 Astrid 1436665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL, you crack me up just as usual, Rachylou. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---slim-blue-button-down#post-1436608 Tue, 03 Feb 2015 18:04:47 +0000 rachylou 1436608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks really nice on you, the fit and everything. But I do rather agree you should return it... it's going into Chairman Mao territory for me. I'm not ready for a redux of this aspect of '70s fashion...</p> <p>Hahaha. This is what happens when you get old. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---slim-blue-button-down#post-1436586 Tue, 03 Feb 2015 17:16:39 +0000 Astrid 1436586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie and Celia...</p> <p>Haha approprio, too true! I think I'm going to return it. I've just tried it with shorts and rolled sleeves and it did look good, but I felt not like myself. It is tempting to keep it because it was so inexpensive and the quality and fabric is lovely, but I think I need something softer and more feminine if I go the button down route. This is too sharp for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---slim-blue-button-down#post-1436570 Tue, 03 Feb 2015 16:39:48 +0000 approprio 1436570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bet&nbsp;it would soften up after a couple of wears. It might grow&nbsp;on you after a spin in the wash. Looks nice&nbsp;buttoned up&nbsp;under the sweater.</p> <p>Then again, don't take our word for it if you don't love it. We all loved the red jeans, remember. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---slim-blue-button-down#post-1436566 Tue, 03 Feb 2015 16:34:32 +0000 celia 1436566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So it seems that it is a good fit to your body . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---slim-blue-button-down#post-1436558 Tue, 03 Feb 2015 16:22:40 +0000 Angie 1436558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OKAY. Then I vote keep.&nbsp;<br />&lt;/br&gt; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---slim-blue-button-down#post-1436550 Tue, 03 Feb 2015 16:09:25 +0000 Astrid 1436550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Texstyle, Suz and Angie. Just to clarify, getting the small alteration would not be a problem at all, my usual place does this for about 5€ or so and I've had it done on other button downs too. And this is definitely not an investment where everything has to be perfect from the start: it was marked down to a whopping 15€. That makes it 20€ with alterations, less expensive than a full price t-shirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---slim-blue-button-down#post-1436515 Tue, 03 Feb 2015 15:31:28 +0000 Angie 1436515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the vibe. But adding side vents is not worth the hassle. I vote return.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---slim-blue-button-down#post-1436511 Tue, 03 Feb 2015 15:26:49 +0000 Suz 1436511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tex has a point.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'd also like to say, in defence of button downs -- this is not the season really to enjoy them. As Angie pointed out to me, fabrication is key, and if something feels "cool" or "crisp" to the hand, we're unlikely to reach for it or even to be able to imagine ourselves wearing it.&nbsp;</p> <p>Add 10 degrees to the temperature (or, in my case, add about 20 degrees) and our feeling will quickly change. I can see this being a spring/ summer/ fall item for you, Astrid, with occasional layering opportunities in winter.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---slim-blue-button-down#post-1436502 Tue, 03 Feb 2015 15:14:03 +0000 texstyle 1436502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I'd keep looking Astrid. The shirt is okay but that's not really good enough, is it? You already said you'd have to do alterations on it and to invest in something you don't love right away seems counterproductive to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---slim-blue-button-down#post-1436476 Tue, 03 Feb 2015 14:32:45 +0000 Astrid 1436476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Suz! It definitely isn't love at first sight, but I think that might be because it's such a departure to what I've been wearing the past few months. I think I definitely prefer it with pants and untucked. I can also see it working well over shorts in summer, as you said. I wonder if mabye it's too "crisp" for me? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---slim-blue-button-down#post-1436469 Tue, 03 Feb 2015 14:26:25 +0000 Suz 1436469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I love it for you, but it sounds as if you do not!&nbsp;</p> <p>I'd wear that tucked into a skirt in a heartbeat. But also layered as you have shown it and over simple shorts untucked. Or tucked into white BFjeans.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---slim-blue-button-down#post-1436430 Tue, 03 Feb 2015 13:29:13 +0000 Astrid 1436430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the input so far! I've taken a few more pics:</p> <p>#1<br />With rolled sleeves. I think this needs to be buttoned completely, or I can undo the buttons like in the picture. Anymore doesn't look right, but that might change after the first wash.</p> <p>#2<br />Layered under a pullover. </p> <p>#3<br />With the new jacket - definitely fussy.</p> <p>I tried to tuck it into a skirt and it technically worked, but I know that I couldn't wear it. The combination of button down and tucking in is too much fuss for my taste. I definitely prefer this one untucked and with few layers.</p> <p>@Celia<br />The shoulders fit fine... I now they look narrow, but my shoulders are that narrow. Often shoulder seems are too wide on me.<br />&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---slim-blue-button-down#post-1436423 Tue, 03 Feb 2015 13:20:04 +0000 celia 1436423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oops, looks like I am the naysayer here.<br />I find that the fit in the shoulders in the first photo is kind of off, it seems ok everywhere else but the shoulders seem too small.<br />Maybe is just the angle of the photo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---slim-blue-button-down#post-1436417 Tue, 03 Feb 2015 13:10:08 +0000 Jaime 1436417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The color and fit look good so it is just a question of whether you want to wear it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---slim-blue-button-down#post-1436415 Tue, 03 Feb 2015 12:45:26 +0000 approprio 1436415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It suits you, colour and fit look good. But I can also see why you're doubtful. Somehow it distracts from the clean lines of your crew necks and outerwear styles.</p> <p>Play with execution to be sure.&nbsp;Sleeves rolled up or down? Would you button&nbsp;up to the top? How does it play as a layer under jackets or sweaters? Can you tuck it in at the waist?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---slim-blue-button-down#post-1436412 Tue, 03 Feb 2015 12:34:32 +0000 Jenny H 1436412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it! I'm not a trained stylist by any measure, but I'm thinking this looks tailored which is fresh for spring. Great color and cut! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---slim-blue-button-down#post-1436407 Tue, 03 Feb 2015 12:30:05 +0000 Astrid 1436407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The button down arrived and I'm wondering whether I should keep it. It's quite slim fitting (and I'm not used to that anymore after wearing slouchy pullovers all the time), but it fits. Although there could be more give in the hips - I would add side vents if I decide to keep it. It's a cotton linen mix fabric and it has a sheen to it. I made an awkward selfie in natural light, so #3 shows pretty good what the fabric looks like. </p> <p>It's either keep or return, because the button down isn't available on the website anymore. I have to say I'm not quite sure I can see myself in this, but then it was inexpensive on mark down and it might be worth keeping to give it a try.</p> <p>What do you think? Should I keep it? If yes, any ideas how to wear it?</p>