https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-bloodless-power-shopping Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 17:11:34 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-bloodless-power-shopping/page/2#post-930271 Sat, 11 May 2013 19:52:06 +0000 Scarlet 930271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vix, thanks so much for your wise words. Such a great way of putting it. Babies have so much love to give. It really changed my perspective for the positive. Also how you describe the freeing aspect of bloodless power shopping/dressing is reassuring. And thanks for having faith in me to style these well, especially number 2.</p> <p>Elle, I wasn't sure about the last top, it's actually the same one, my photo in poor lighting and the photo from the brand's website. I think the neckline is wonky and actually doesn't even flatter the sales mannequin come to think of it.</p> <p>Sarah, thanks for chiming in. It's reassuring to hear from you, Natalie, Sara, and others that it's normal to be in this state. Yes, I do love it when Inge has a mission </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-bloodless-power-shopping/page/2#post-930209 Sat, 11 May 2013 17:54:24 +0000 sarah 930209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Scarlet, good luck with the return to work. At least it will be that much easier knowing that you're leaving the baby with Mr. Scarlet. And what a wonderful chance for them to spend time together.<br /><br />You will look great leaving the house! Well done.&nbsp;I know exactly what you mean, and only wish that I'd found YLF before I had my kids. I shudder to think about what I used to wear when I felt like nothing fit.<br /><br />P.S. I just love it when Inge gets on a "mission"... ; ) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-bloodless-power-shopping/page/2#post-930182 Sat, 11 May 2013 17:15:05 +0000 krishnidoux 930182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Just chiming in to say I think you did great! My favourite is the first one.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-bloodless-power-shopping/page/2#post-930180 Sat, 11 May 2013 16:58:23 +0000 ElleH 930180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like all the tops you're modeling. I can't tell what the others would look like on you. You don't love them though or has that changed? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-bloodless-power-shopping/page/2#post-930142 Sat, 11 May 2013 15:14:46 +0000 Vix 930142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi Scarlet --<br /><br />I actually like all 3 tops quite a lot so am glad you're keeping them; all are flattering and right in sync with trends.&nbsp;You're right in that you NEED appropriate clothes to return to work -- and they need to make your life simple! <br /><br />Hopefully they'll all end up favorites but when we have a lot going on clean + "feels enough like me" is sometimes as good as it gets, ha.<br /><br />Having done a bloodless power shop myself 2 months ago there's something rather freeing in accepting the latter.&nbsp;I think #2 may well&nbsp;go from duckling to swan once it's not in the dressing room, has a white/nude underlayer, and gets a bit of the Scarlet touch.<br /><br />Good luck with this big transition. I hope the return to work invigorates in many ways...that should make it a bit easier not to envy your husband. And really, it's wonderful that your&nbsp;XYs get&nbsp;to have a special few months together too.&nbsp;Babies&nbsp;have so much love to give -- letting them share it is practically a community service! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-bloodless-power-shopping/page/2#post-930035 Sat, 11 May 2013 06:28:44 +0000 Scarlet 930035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So I am thinking I am going to keep all three tops, even though 2 doesn't get so much love because as long as I have some clean clothes I can get dressed in the dark with these. My WIW was seriously the last clean weather appropriate top in my closet to wear that day. I am over the last top and will try to get to Massimo Dutti to see if I can find something there as well in a pretty color.</p> <p>Angie, thanks for the reassurance that they are all 10s. Like I said I don't want to waste money no matter how desperate I feel.</p> <p>Natalie, he will be home with dad for a few months now, and you know dads have their own special approach to things but he will be home for now and later on he will go to a small daycare. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-bloodless-power-shopping#post-930032 Sat, 11 May 2013 06:21:04 +0000 Marley 930032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow!&nbsp; You look great!&nbsp; Expecially like #s 1 and 3.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-bloodless-power-shopping#post-930029 Sat, 11 May 2013 05:59:37 +0000 goldenpig 930029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ #1 is my favorite, followed by #3, and your WIW in 5/6 is great too! <br /><br />"The bottom line is that clothes don't fit me quite the same as before even though my weight is pretty much the same as pre-pregnancy."<br />Yes, totally, that was me too after my first pregnancy. All my tops were too short because of the bust and belly changes. Hope you can figure things out--looks like you have some great pieces to add to your wardrobe.<br /><br />Good luck with your first day back at work. It is hard, but just remember it's way harder for you than for the baby. He'll be fine. Who's taking care of him while you're at work? Hope everything goes smoothly!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-bloodless-power-shopping#post-930022 Sat, 11 May 2013 05:19:21 +0000 Suz 930022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Scarlet, you look amazing. I <b>LOVE</b> the SE Pettys on you! I hope you are enjoying them!<br /><br />I really like all three of the new tops and think you look fantastic. And as usual, Inge has offered links to more fantastic options.&nbsp;<br /><br />I know it must be bittersweet to return to work, but you are going to look wonderful.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-bloodless-power-shopping#post-929887 Sat, 11 May 2013 00:54:47 +0000 Angie 929887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh! Great haul! All your newly purchased tops are 10s and today's outfit is an 11. <br /><br />I like #7 better than #8. <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-bloodless-power-shopping#post-929834 Fri, 10 May 2013 23:44:20 +0000 Caro in Oz 929834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ #2 is the only one I'm not sure about - something about the fabric doesn't look right in the photo. All the others look fab:) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-bloodless-power-shopping#post-929704 Fri, 10 May 2013 19:45:30 +0000 Inge 929704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Excellent!-)<br />And love the shoes, refined and elegant. I'll be curious to hear how comfy they are. Do report back, pretty please? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-bloodless-power-shopping#post-929702 Fri, 10 May 2013 19:41:43 +0000 Scarlet 929702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>orders received </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-bloodless-power-shopping#post-929700 Fri, 10 May 2013 19:38:31 +0000 Inge 929700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, you *must* try on this one too (it's now my mission to find you something mauve;-)<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.massimodutti.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/duttide/en/30220002/370509/2536004/LONG%2BSLEEVE%2BRAMIE%2BSHIRT%2BWITH%2BPOCKETS">http://www.massimodutti.com/we.....536004/LON</a><br /><br />It's lovely, I've tried it on, but it's slightly too tight in the shoulders for me. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-bloodless-power-shopping#post-929699 Fri, 10 May 2013 19:36:30 +0000 Inge 929699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oooh, then you need to remedy that asap, Scarlet!! The mauve is going to look brilliant on you! And so will the "saturated peach"!! Go check out MD when you have a chance:-)<br /><br />Also: I really like the sound of your new style direction.<br />Wishing you lots of strength on your first workday, it's wretched, isn't it-(( One day at a time, indeed. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-bloodless-power-shopping#post-929697 Fri, 10 May 2013 19:30:21 +0000 Scarlet 929697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually really like the saturated color. (That's my color! *pounding the table*) That lilac/mauve is also one of my best although I have nothing in that color. </p> <p>ETA: and how pretty is this shoe?<br /> <a href="http://www.massimodutti.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/duttide/en/30220002/370515/1904998/CHAIN%2BBALLERINA" rel="nofollow">http://www.massimodutti.com/we.....BBALLERINA</a></p> <p>That first lace top you linked to is stunning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-bloodless-power-shopping#post-929696 Fri, 10 May 2013 19:28:20 +0000 Scarlet 929696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh we cross-posted, Inge! Great finds! I hadn't thought of MD. Maybe I can pop out to the store tomorrow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-bloodless-power-shopping#post-929693 Fri, 10 May 2013 19:21:57 +0000 Scarlet 929693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inge, I would prefer short sleeves although I love this color, so a long sleeve variant would still be good for fall or spring. Like a mesh knit could be good too. I just want something a little bit smart. I am trying to dress a little more grown up and sophisticated. Thanks for keeping an eye out for me. I am sick to my stomach about going back to work, honestly, but trying to take it one day at a time </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-bloodless-power-shopping#post-929691 Fri, 10 May 2013 19:19:25 +0000 Inge 929691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Perhaps check out Massimo Dutti, they often have tops in blush, peach&nbsp;and light pink shades.<br /><br />I've seen this irl and it's beautiful, a pink-ish blush colour. But maybe you feel&nbsp;the neckline is too high for you right now too?<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.massimodutti.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/duttide/en/30220002/370509/1904858/LONG%2BSLEEVE%2BLACE%2BSHIRT">http://www.massimodutti.com/we.....904858/LON</a><br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.massimodutti.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/duttide/en/30220002/370509/2258504/POLKA%2BDOT%2BSILK%2BTOP">http://www.massimodutti.com/we.....258504/POL</a><br /><br />Not peach, but I think you'd look fantastic in this mauve colour too.<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.massimodutti.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/duttide/en/30220002/370511/2466512/SLEEVELESS%2BLINEN%2BT-SHIRT%2BWITH%2BGOLDEN%2BTHREAD">http://www.massimodutti.com/we.....466512/SLE</a><br /><br />A bit more saturated than peach, but also lovely.<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.massimodutti.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/duttide/en/30220002/370511/2038506/V-NECK%2BT-SHIRT%2BWITH%2BPOCKET">http://www.massimodutti.com/we.....038506/V-N</a><br />and<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.massimodutti.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/duttide/en/30220002/370511/1952010/LONG%2BSLEEVE%2BBUTTON%2BNECK%2BT-SHIRT%2BWITH%2BCRESTED%2BBUTTONS">http://www.massimodutti.com/we.....952010/LON</a><br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.massimodutti.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/duttide/en/30220002/370511/1978538/LONG%2BSLEEVE%2BPOLO%2BSHIRT%2BWITH%2BTUCKS">http://www.massimodutti.com/we.....978538/LON</a><br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.massimodutti.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/duttide/en/30220002/370511/1904269/T-SHIRT%2BWITH%2BLEATHER%2BEDGING">http://www.massimodutti.com/we.....904269/T-S</a><br /><br />Can you tell I'm really loving the selection at MD right now?-)<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-bloodless-power-shopping#post-929681 Fri, 10 May 2013 19:03:43 +0000 Inge 929681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ A big thumbs up for all three new tops, love them all! (especially the animal print blouse). And look at you rocking the light-coloured SE Petty booties, so fab with your striped cardi! You are looking fantastic, Scarlet. Good luck starting work again, I imagine it must be hard.<br /><br />About the peach top: are you looking for short sleeves or would sleeveless/long sleeves work too? A thick knit, or not absolutely required? I'll have a look around. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-bloodless-power-shopping#post-929678 Fri, 10 May 2013 19:00:39 +0000 Scarlet 929678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also tried this one. I liked the burnout effect but the shape did nothing for me.</p> <p>Thanks to everyone for your comments and feedback. So far I think 2 is not getting much love, so I might take it back. I really like the striped top and my attachment to the first one is growing quickly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-bloodless-power-shopping#post-929676 Fri, 10 May 2013 18:59:04 +0000 Thistle 929676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think they all look fab!<br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-bloodless-power-shopping#post-929673 Fri, 10 May 2013 18:58:29 +0000 Scarlet 929673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anna, yeah I have had peasanty blouses on the brain for quite some time.</p> <p>BJ I am looking for peach. I tried this top on in the store. The color was perfect, but it's just not adult enough. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-bloodless-power-shopping#post-929669 Fri, 10 May 2013 18:52:42 +0000 Sara L. 929669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think your choices look good and it&nbsp;sounds like they'll be versatile with the bottoms.&nbsp; Post pregancy changes can be so odd - I had to buy all new bottoms after my first pregnancy because, although they fit still at the waist, they were all too short.&nbsp; I didn't get taller so I assume something happened with my hips.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-bloodless-power-shopping#post-929648 Fri, 10 May 2013 18:23:23 +0000 CocoLion 929648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I approve of the tops in question, and I like both colors. &nbsp;Maybe size up to achieve a looser fit and deeper neckline? &nbsp;Or not, hard to tell before trying on.<br /><br />I like all choices, especially the first and third tops. &nbsp;You look amazing! &nbsp;I do not see any changes from pre-pregnancy Scarlet except for a fuller bust. &nbsp;;-) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-bloodless-power-shopping#post-929633 Fri, 10 May 2013 17:58:48 +0000 bj1111 929633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ love it all. &nbsp;my fave is 1, 2 and wyw 5, natch.<br /><br />glad you left those less than 10s in the store. &nbsp;are you looking for a lace top or a peach top or both? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-bloodless-power-shopping#post-929632 Fri, 10 May 2013 17:56:56 +0000 Anonymous 929632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think they all are good!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-bloodless-power-shopping#post-929631 Fri, 10 May 2013 17:54:31 +0000 annagybe 929631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I really like #1 then the stripey top. #2 is a bit Isabel Marant. Not 100% on the peach top. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-bloodless-power-shopping#post-929629 Fri, 10 May 2013 17:51:01 +0000 Astrid 929629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ They're all good, but my favourite is the striped one, followed by #1. <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-bloodless-power-shopping#post-929628 Fri, 10 May 2013 17:50:58 +0000 Scarlet 929628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, fixed the photos and numbering I hope. </p>