https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-houndstooth-sweater-vest Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:59:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-houndstooth-sweater-vest/page/2#post-2215018 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 19:43:45 +0000 Christina F. 2215018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it on you. I am no help on size so I think it will come down your personal preference. I'm eager to see a head-to-head matchup with the other vest. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-houndstooth-sweater-vest/page/2#post-2215013 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 19:12:22 +0000 Inge 2215013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>It looks amazing, Janet! I actually love both sizes, so no help there.</div><div>And also really love the light-coloured band at the bottom, makes it more crisp to my eye (and definitely does not make you look wider).<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-houndstooth-sweater-vest/page/2#post-2214971 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 16:09:36 +0000 Windchime 2214971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the same vest on order and was eager to read about your experience with it. I especially love your outfit with the vest under your black jacket. I thought it was overall great on you until you mentioned the possibility of a black band at the bottom, instead of white.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Re size, I have a slight preference for the smaller size on you.&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-houndstooth-sweater-vest/page/2#post-2214941 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:09:28 +0000 Preppy Pear 2214941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Still loving this on you, still having a slight preference for the smaller size. I don’t care for it as much with the black long sleeved blouse - the cuffs kinda clash with the punk/preppy vibe to my eye. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-houndstooth-sweater-vest/page/2#post-2214926 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 13:23:42 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2214926@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To paraphrase Betty Halbreich, you never get more excited about an item, than the first time you try it on.&nbsp; &nbsp;If you're not thrilled by it right now,&nbsp; I vote send it back.&nbsp; &nbsp; It only deserves a place in your beautiful, curated wardrobe if you love it :)</p> <p>Also, I vote on the smaller size, going by the fit on the shoulders, which looks closer to the photo of the model. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-houndstooth-sweater-vest/page/2#post-2214903 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 12:17:48 +0000 RobinF 2214903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love vests and I love boxy and oversized so obviously I love this. I agree it's not super flattering but I also don't think it is UN-flattering and when you pair it with your fabulous jacket it is a great look and totally you. I am really tempted to try one of the Amazon ones. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-houndstooth-sweater-vest/page/2#post-2214855 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 01:56:09 +0000 Bijou 2214855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it best layered in #7, and with the white undershirt. The thing that is throwing it off (for me) is the slouchy fit on the waist and the light colour across the waist line. I noticed that the model has her vest semi tucked to break that horizonal line. This is tempered by the white undershirt, and then also by wearing a topper, which are the looks I find most flattering.</p> <p>I am with <b>JenniNZ</b>&nbsp; and think this is not as great as what you usually wear - but that is because you set the bar at a very high level!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-houndstooth-sweater-vest/page/2#post-2214829 Sun, 08 Aug 2021 22:58:59 +0000 Debbie 2214829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it. You look amazing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-houndstooth-sweater-vest/page/2#post-2214827 Sun, 08 Aug 2021 22:53:50 +0000 Anonymous 2214827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There’s an interesting varsity - type oversized vest in Simons.ca ( I think ) in black with an ivory stripe at the deep v neck . I think I’ll order it - they have it styled with a loose short sleeved tshirt which is more my style . I’ve been wearing a plain black rayon knit oversized vest all summer just as is and love it so much I’m duplicating it in cream to wear with a white tshirt . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-houndstooth-sweater-vest/page/2#post-2214792 Sun, 08 Aug 2021 18:50:20 +0000 Jonesy 2214792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the smaller size (slightly shorter, which I thinks work well). I have somewhat of a poison eye for a light-colored band like this, especially when you will most likely wear it with darker bottoms, but I think it looks good! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-houndstooth-sweater-vest/page/2#post-2214671 Sun, 08 Aug 2021 04:39:36 +0000 MsMaven 2214671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the larger size better, especially with the long sleeve top. Love it with the jacket. Looks like fun for now. I tend to tire of pieces like this—fun for a couple of years then I want to move on.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-houndstooth-sweater-vest/page/2#post-2214664 Sun, 08 Aug 2021 04:13:00 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2214664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I like it a lot! Especially with the white shirt. I much prefer the smaller one on you. It still has the slouchy vibe at the shoulder, and lies more smoothly through the waist area. <br /></div><div>It will be interesting to see the similar one with black bands. <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-houndstooth-sweater-vest/page/2#post-2214638 Sun, 08 Aug 2021 01:44:13 +0000 rachylou 2214638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is fab! I have a slight preference for the darker shirts underneath because the drop shoulder is more visible in pics… very fresh! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-houndstooth-sweater-vest/page/2#post-2214635 Sun, 08 Aug 2021 01:22:43 +0000 DonnaF 2214635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really can’t tell the difference between the two sizes. Maybe it shows more in profile? The smaller of the two sizes I ordered of *your* vest arrived today. I love it! But I won’t make my final decision until the larger size arrives. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-houndstooth-sweater-vest#post-2214629 Sun, 08 Aug 2021 00:11:52 +0000 Roxanna 2214629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find that trendier pieces are often less flattering. That’s what makes them trendier - silhouettes that are flattering are often timeless. I find that a little slouch and a boxier cut makes pieces thoroughly modern - and this vest totally is modern and just trendy enough for your style. Feels a bit punk to me too - just right for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-houndstooth-sweater-vest#post-2214616 Sat, 07 Aug 2021 21:32:16 +0000 lyn67 2214616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE your styling in nr 6 with the black jacket!</p> <p>For your other stylings here with the darker jeans&nbsp; I would love better a black band then perhaps would love it also a bit longer but not boxier! For this one with the white band-would love a lighter more fadded jeans if you have&nbsp; for achieving&nbsp; the same low contrated column vibe as shown by the model.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-houndstooth-sweater-vest#post-2214604 Sat, 07 Aug 2021 18:29:54 +0000 Murph11 2214604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The white band was throwing it off for me -- except over your white shirt. I like the Amazon one w/ the black band and would love to see it on you for comparison! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-houndstooth-sweater-vest#post-2214569 Sat, 07 Aug 2021 13:42:09 +0000 nemosmom 2214569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I live how this adds visual oomph under your moto jacket!! I can’t tell a difference in fit — both look good to me. The quality might be a deal breaker for me, but I find new knits to be such a crapshoot - you never know how they will hold up!</p> <p>tl;dr this is a great pattern and cut on you (even if you decide it’s not *this* particular piece) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-houndstooth-sweater-vest#post-2214568 Sat, 07 Aug 2021 13:40:33 +0000 Janet 2214568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa, I didn’t really see that in the online photo — it does look, um, distressed, doesn’t it? Yikes. I must say that the actual piece does not look that way. </p> <p>I think I’m going to order a version with a black band from Amazon to compare. I like the idea of the black band, not only as it would read a little less preppy and more punk, but also because it would avoid the wide white banded hem around my hips, which would be more flattering. </p> <p>They’re all super inexpensive, and it’s a trend/fun piece, so I’m not bound to exceptional quality in this case (I’m far more picky about that if a piece is, say, cashmere and costs quite a bit more). However, I recently returned a $55 tee to Shopbop because it literally pilled on the first wearing, and I’ve returned NAS items in years past because of first-wear pilling, so the test would be the wearing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-houndstooth-sweater-vest#post-2214545 Sat, 07 Aug 2021 10:46:36 +0000 Anonymous 2214545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Actually if you can, try the one with the black band. It just doesn't seem as harmonious on you as most of your other clothes. It reads as more Gamine/Dramatic, a black band may push it further to Dramatic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-houndstooth-sweater-vest#post-2214528 Sat, 07 Aug 2021 08:38:46 +0000 Jenni NZ 2214528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the smaller size Janet, but I have to say I’m not really a fan. I usually think you look amazing and I don’t feel that on this occasion. Too boxy? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-houndstooth-sweater-vest#post-2214522 Sat, 07 Aug 2021 07:29:17 +0000 Star (Lise) 2214522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would also prefer a black band. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-houndstooth-sweater-vest#post-2214508 Sat, 07 Aug 2021 04:52:59 +0000 Beth0707 2214508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it with the longer white top peeking out the bottom. &nbsp;I don't love it as much with the black tee. &nbsp;It is boxy yes but I think cute with the white top and the black jacket, jeans and boots.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-houndstooth-sweater-vest#post-2214505 Sat, 07 Aug 2021 04:41:54 +0000 Brooklyn 2214505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice! I like the smaller version best. The quality issue would give me pause. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-houndstooth-sweater-vest#post-2214488 Sat, 07 Aug 2021 01:51:52 +0000 slim cat 2214488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice - like the longer version of the vest but not by much.Your styling is perfect! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-houndstooth-sweater-vest#post-2214475 Sat, 07 Aug 2021 00:15:24 +0000 Anonymous 2214475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Did you notice how pilled and fuzzy the bottom band is in the Nordstrom pic when you zoom in ? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-houndstooth-sweater-vest#post-2214474 Sat, 07 Aug 2021 00:12:39 +0000 Anonymous 2214474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute ! I like the length of the larger size . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-houndstooth-sweater-vest#post-2214460 Fri, 06 Aug 2021 22:50:16 +0000 Style Fan 2214460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this look on you.&nbsp; You have styled it so well.&nbsp; I prefer the smaller size.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-houndstooth-sweater-vest#post-2214457 Fri, 06 Aug 2021 22:41:52 +0000 Anonymous 2214457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I cannot see much difference in the fit on my phone but would probably keep the larger size. &nbsp;You may want to wear it over a sweater in winter and will maybe need the room. &nbsp;I love this piece on you&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-houndstooth-sweater-vest#post-2214449 Fri, 06 Aug 2021 22:10:37 +0000 Janet 2214449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the feedback! I kind of go back and forth on the size. I think I like the length of the bigger one, but the fit in the chest of the smaller one. </p> <p>Jorja, that’s too funny! I took a look on Amazon and found one with black banding instead of white, which appeals to me. I may need to order one just to check it out for comparison! There is also a pretty light blue and white version. </p>