https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---some-boring-essentials Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:50:24 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---some-boring-essentials/page/2#post-2316441 Tue, 04 Apr 2023 09:14:27 +0000 Bijou 2316441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so glad you kept the striped sweater. I have high hopes that Angie's dress will be a winner on you too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---some-boring-essentials/page/2#post-2316424 Tue, 04 Apr 2023 07:06:08 +0000 anchie 2316424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all, I have kept the smaller size and just returned the rest. To make up for this failed shopping attempt, just made huge order from Zara. Some top picks, and some fun looking random items. Will keep you posted in another thread when it arrives. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---some-boring-essentials/page/2#post-2316411 Tue, 04 Apr 2023 01:09:14 +0000 Janet 2316411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the smaller size much better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---some-boring-essentials/page/2#post-2316404 Mon, 03 Apr 2023 23:38:16 +0000 Style Fan 2316404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the smaller size.&nbsp; It looks like a better fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---some-boring-essentials/page/2#post-2316401 Mon, 03 Apr 2023 23:15:32 +0000 The Cat 2316401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to hear you decided to return the striped dress. I think it is terrific on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---some-boring-essentials/page/2#post-2316389 Mon, 03 Apr 2023 21:36:49 +0000 Tanya 2316389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for the smaller size, I like the fit around the neck better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---some-boring-essentials/page/2#post-2316256 Sun, 02 Apr 2023 19:16:03 +0000 anchie 2316256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie, it is settled, keeping the smaller size. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---some-boring-essentials/page/2#post-2316249 Sun, 02 Apr 2023 18:24:33 +0000 Angie 2316249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the smaller size! Neater fit. Go with that one.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---some-boring-essentials/page/2#post-2316247 Sun, 02 Apr 2023 18:14:23 +0000 anchie 2316247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Smaller size sweater is here, and I really can’t tell the difference. Is it better?<br /> Apologies for briefness, just got back from long weekend trip with my girlfriends, feeling exhausted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---some-boring-essentials/page/2#post-2316158 Sat, 01 Apr 2023 18:18:33 +0000 Janet 2316158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That Zara dress with the asymmetric gathers is really intriguing. It may be ridiculous on me, but I ordered it to try! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---some-boring-essentials/page/2#post-2316148 Sat, 01 Apr 2023 17:17:06 +0000 Angie 2316148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Zaoebi</b>, my old Zara items are still going strong too! All wovens, Summery, and I'm very fond of them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---some-boring-essentials#post-2315986 Fri, 31 Mar 2023 17:37:26 +0000 Zaeobi 2315986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This thread made me chuckle because I think I have wildly different opinions to what others wrote here But the most important thing is how you felt in these items! I'm glad you boxed up what didn't work for you - no room for 'meh' unless absolutely necessary. I will say though that the silhouette of the first dress looked interestingly modern with your footwear in that photo (though I suspect that isn't how you would plan to wear it IRL!) </p> <p>As for Angie's Zara dresses, they really do some great maxi shirtdresses (with pockets!) MIne are still going strong, since 2017... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---some-boring-essentials#post-2315924 Fri, 31 Mar 2023 09:46:52 +0000 lyn67 2315924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haven't read comments yet, I like them all, but my fave is the cotton stripe dress. I am also on the hunt for a long sleeve shirt dress, just don't want stripe (for me). I love the navy one, too but in my experience I always find a navy plain dress too murky in our summers-esp if that long, and closed, too. Accessorizing here will be everything, you can always&nbsp; &nbsp;brighten it up with whites (or other pops you like). Can I ask brands, please-if you were shopping nearby me in Austria (you know I am in Hungary:-)).<br />ETA. Read the comments and see not much love for the stripe dress--I say it would look much better with sleeves rolled up and a white sneaks or other sandals, throuw on a fab structured bag and no one will confuse it to a nightgown - I just LOVE it-it's all in the styling-which is not complete here...And, eventually I agree about the critics and your own not so fab feelings on the navy linen dress.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Angie</b>-wow, YLF in the Zara dress!<b>&nbsp;</b>Last year I bought (and returned:-(() the older sister of this wallpaper white&amp;navy dress. Fit and pattern, colors and fabric was all fab (esp. the swishy length).I bought it early in the spring but suddenly when trully wanted to wear it we already entered summer and then the pattern felt too busy on me....sobbing now...<b></b></p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---some-boring-essentials#post-2315878 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 23:40:26 +0000 Sal 2315878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting thread - very late to it.</p> <p>Such differing opinions!&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---some-boring-essentials#post-2315828 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 19:18:48 +0000 Minaminu 2315828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The sweater is great and also love the navy shirt dress! Not so sure sure on the dress with the stripes, personally I would return as it may be confused for a nightgown, sorry! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---some-boring-essentials#post-2315824 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 19:14:22 +0000 Jonesy 2315824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The sweater looks like a versatile, chic addition to your wardrobe! Curious to hear about how the smaller size works. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---some-boring-essentials#post-2315790 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 11:01:32 +0000 anchie 2315790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya- I did check but shirt is sold out in size down. I have turned the notification on and will order if it gets back in stock. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---some-boring-essentials#post-2315782 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:11:06 +0000 Tanya 2315782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the sweater and it s wise to compare it with a size down.</p> <p>I also happen to really like the shirt and think that the shoulder/sleeve fit/cut are intentional.&nbsp; &nbsp;I could be biased because I have a similar one made from faux leather.&nbsp; &nbsp;Mine is very fitted in the body while the sleeves are voluminous and relaxed which makes for a nice contrast , and it makes the sleeves look more intentional, too.&nbsp; Hence I agree with Angie's suggestion to try the shirt a size down, too.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---some-boring-essentials#post-2315771 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 06:14:23 +0000 anchie 2315771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your wisdom, it helped me see issues more clearly.<br /> I am returning everything except sweater for now, but I have also ordered sweater in smaller size to compare before I make the return.<br /> Search for some new spring essentials continues, but I am in no hurry, we still have winter temperatures here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---some-boring-essentials#post-2315758 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 02:00:57 +0000 Jaime 2315758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the striped sweater the best. I like the idea of the denim shirt but not sure about the shoulder fit. Maybe it is intended to be a bit dropped, I just can't tell. The striped dress is interesting but does give me a little bit of candy striper vibe honestly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---some-boring-essentials#post-2315751 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 01:36:57 +0000 phoebe 2315751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe keep the sweater, it's a little different than the straight classic version and looks great.</p> <p>And maybe return the rest. The navy dress is a little sad for your style and the striped has so much going on that it's too dominant. Same for the shirt.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---some-boring-essentials#post-2315704 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 19:21:49 +0000 Jenni NZ 2315704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Anchie I can see why you asked. To me none of these items have the interest that most of your outfits do. Of all of them I like the denim shirt the best, and the jumper is classic I suppose. I would not wear any of these myself, because yes to me they look boring.<br /> But I think the responses of almost every Fabber fit with them and their style and what they like themselves- which also applies to me. I am sure there will be Fabbers who think that what I wear is boring, like how I don’t change silhouette. I am just trying to be honest here about what I think of these items, like you ask. Hopefully if you keep them you will jazz them up to make them your style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---some-boring-essentials#post-2315697 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 18:16:15 +0000 anchie 2315697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, we cross posted, Zara dress is beautiful on you. Would look great in Greece? Thanks for the suggestions, will have a look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---some-boring-essentials#post-2315695 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 18:10:45 +0000 anchie 2315695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your feedback, there are some opposing opinions, but it helped me see things in different lights.<br /> Here are my thoughts.<br /> 1. Striped sweater is no brainer, it is classic with little more modern details. I think size is ok, I believe it is not supposed to be more fitted but will try again and double check. It is most likely a keeper. And sweaters are on the top of the list for refresh, so really happy that I found at least one for now.<br /> 2. Denim shirt, well honestly I did not expect that sleeves are going to be so wide, and my first response was a no, but I am adjusting to the look. I think I need to try styling the shirt before I make final decision.<br /> 3. Linen navy dress, well I tried to love this dress, it is nice quality linen, it has pockets, it is classic style, so I tried to convince myself that it is practical dress, doesn’t everyone need a classic solid neutral dress? But I just didn’t feel fab in it.<br /> 4. Striped dress, I must admit I liked the dress, but was not sure if it is giving night gown or nurse uniform vibe? Regarding the fit, I think it is ment to fit like this, except that waist is little high on me. See the photo of a model in it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---some-boring-essentials#post-2315690 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 17:57:41 +0000 Angie 2315690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AND you might like this one. I was going to try it, but ran out of time: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---some-boring-essentials#post-2315689 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 17:56:45 +0000 DonnaF 2315689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them all, but the bigger question is whether they work for YOU. </p> <p>To my eye, the navy shirt dress is a bit severe and needs something to spark it up like a scarf or jacket.</p> <p>Of the four items, I like the striped dress best on you. You can wear it as is.</p> <p>I love the cut of the navy shirt (for me!!) but I find the vibe very masculine and I see you as more Yin than Yang. Again, how does it make YOU feel?</p> <p>I am a sucker for black and white stripes. That being said, I like navy on YOU better than black.</p> <p>I’ve noticed that we on YLF can be enablers, especially since we aren’t paying the bills! Think about whether you want assurances and to be talked into some items or to be talked out of them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---some-boring-essentials#post-2315686 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 17:54:05 +0000 Angie 2315686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>anchie</b>, persnally it's very important to me to have knitwear with a neat neckline, and a silhouette that isn't toooooooo baggy. Hence I am making sure you like this fit - and <b>Suz</b> is too :)</p> <p>Got this 100% cotton dress at Zara yesterday. Navy and white. I like tiers, volume, sleeves, a midi length and a collar - hence I loved this dress! You might like it too. I like the beachy vibe.&nbsp;</p> <p>Zara dressing room mirror is sooooooooo dusty!&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---some-boring-essentials#post-2315681 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 17:45:29 +0000 Suz 2315681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am laughing because "boring" for you is wild and exciting for me!&nbsp;<br />These are all items with new cuts/ shapes for you which I do not consider a bore at all.&nbsp;</p> <p>I am with <b>Angie</b> on sizing of the sweater and shirt -- you might consider trying a different size. On the dresses, you could try a size up in the stripe? And maybe a size down in the navy linen, just in case? I really love that dress. It may be true, as <b>Angie</b> says, that the sleeve won't work, regardless, but I think it has potential.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---some-boring-essentials#post-2315677 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 17:39:43 +0000 Angie 2315677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> Striped sweater is great - size down, perhaps - make sure you like the fit the way it is!!!&nbsp;</p> <p>Denim shirt is great - size down, perhaps! Although the fit here is very on trend. LOVE the cuffs and sleeves.&nbsp;</p> <p>I vote return both dresses.&nbsp; The navy one's diagonal sleeves seem too wide and deep. The diagonal stripes on the sleeves of the striped dress look off somehow. Snug and not sufficiently batwing, if that makes sense. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---some-boring-essentials#post-2315674 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 17:30:46 +0000 Star (Lise) 2315674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote keep all of them.&nbsp; Nothing boring here. </p>