https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-i-know-i-said-no-button-downs Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:54:46 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-i-know-i-said-no-button-downs#post-1652656 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 18:01:30 +0000 Anonymous 1652656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not sure who that shirt would look fab on, to be honest. Thanks for posting it, though. It's a great learning tool for the rest of us. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-i-know-i-said-no-button-downs#post-1652633 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 17:08:46 +0000 Anonymous 1652633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It doesn't hurt to try something and posting it helps all of us. I'm another flatsie and don't do well with camp shirts unless they are soft enough to fall back against the body. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-i-know-i-said-no-button-downs#post-1652622 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 16:50:35 +0000 Chris987 1652622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not sure what body type could wear that shirt and look good. I'm not even sure I'd like a typical model's body in it. </p> <p>A more classic button down shirt would have a lot more shape than that and some of them come with darts to make them even more shapely.&nbsp;I have a bunch of them ......maybe not really your cuppa but you should try on a few to get an idea...</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-i-know-i-said-no-button-downs#post-1652590 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 16:07:58 +0000 texstyle 1652590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad you shared it Mochi as it helps everyone figure out the decision process to see things people keep and things they return.&nbsp; I haven't heard the name "Venture" in a long time. :-).&nbsp; That's where we used to go for school clothes shopping way back. </p> <p>I did get a similar shirt from Madewell and wondered if I should keep it because it is a little boxy -&nbsp; but I have a boyish rectangle figure and it works pretty well with a semi-tuck. Plus the one I got is extremely light weight - required for our hot summers, and I loved the deep colors (darker IRL). It does remind me of the&nbsp; "camp" feeling, esp. if worn with olive shorts - which is exactly what I was after on this one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-i-know-i-said-no-button-downs#post-1652343 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 01:28:05 +0000 Mochi 1652343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks. No, no worries. Not only is this going back--probably tomorrow, in-store--but I almost wish I had never posted here. These pics are not good, I tell you! What was I thinking? : )&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-i-know-i-said-no-button-downs#post-1652339 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 01:25:00 +0000 marianna 1652339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have this shirt (different patten) that I got from elly via style exchange. I admit it's hard to wear and not conventionally flattering. I'm torn but I'm learning towards thinking this shirt isn't doing you justice!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-i-know-i-said-no-button-downs#post-1652273 Thu, 28 Apr 2016 23:56:22 +0000 abc 1652273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha! I was looking over my shoulder and around the room (scrolling up) to see if Angie (THE Angie) responded or if you meant me </p> <p>It will. No worries there. And you have to branch out and experiment now and again. Nothing wrong with that especially since you're seeking input and trying to make decisions on what's right for you as you try new things. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-i-know-i-said-no-button-downs#post-1652270 Thu, 28 Apr 2016 23:54:04 +0000 Mochi 1652270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not too too worried about it, Angie. I will let the button-down find me. Too much chasing after clothes right now, I'm starting to slip a little in my choices :)&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-i-know-i-said-no-button-downs#post-1652269 Thu, 28 Apr 2016 23:53:49 +0000 Anonymous 1652269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say return. I feel your pain, since I try over and over on button downs to little success. Broad shoulders and let's just say athletic biceps seem to do me in most times. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-i-know-i-said-no-button-downs#post-1652265 Thu, 28 Apr 2016 23:51:19 +0000 abc 1652265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It reminds me of what my mother used to buy me at the store called Venture - she called them "camp shirts". My. The memories you brought back. </p> <p>IMHO - There's a button down out there for you, it just isn't this one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-i-know-i-said-no-button-downs#post-1652232 Thu, 28 Apr 2016 23:16:41 +0000 Mochi 1652232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agreed, and now I am having flashbacks to the undeniable memory of wearing these square, button-down short-sleeved shirts throughout college. I must have blanked this out. Maybe my life could have taken a completely different path had YLF existed back then?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-i-know-i-said-no-button-downs#post-1652226 Thu, 28 Apr 2016 23:07:40 +0000 rachylou 1652226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree about the stiffness of the fabric. Vote return. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-i-know-i-said-no-button-downs#post-1652220 Thu, 28 Apr 2016 23:03:37 +0000 deb 1652220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote return. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-i-know-i-said-no-button-downs#post-1652194 Thu, 28 Apr 2016 22:24:23 +0000 AviaMariah 1652194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's just okay and not up to your usual style. &nbsp;:)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-i-know-i-said-no-button-downs#post-1652193 Thu, 28 Apr 2016 22:20:33 +0000 Janet 1652193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not crazy about the way it is tenting out around you. I think the cut could work, just in a more drapey, less stiff fabric. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-i-know-i-said-no-button-downs#post-1652185 Thu, 28 Apr 2016 21:54:54 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1652185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You could try another version -- I think it works with more drape -- this fabric is a little too heavy and I believe that's what the issue is. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-i-know-i-said-no-button-downs#post-1652184 Thu, 28 Apr 2016 21:54:40 +0000 Mochi 1652184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, there is way too much fabric pooling around my mid-section!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-i-know-i-said-no-button-downs#post-1652183 Thu, 28 Apr 2016 21:53:31 +0000 Mochi 1652183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So who *does* it work for, then?&nbsp;</p> <p>Ok, I guess it is going back (no problem, honestly). Unless there's a 9th-inning intervention by Angie, which I doubt.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm sure there is a button-down out there for me that is very flattering, if I wanted to bother hunting it down.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks, Lisa!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-i-know-i-said-no-button-downs#post-1652182 Thu, 28 Apr 2016 21:49:45 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1652182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>here's the diplomatic version: it doesn't do me any favors and I am basically a flatsie doll. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-i-know-i-said-no-button-downs#post-1652181 Thu, 28 Apr 2016 21:48:08 +0000 Mochi 1652181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, go ahead and say it. It really makes me look top-heavier. I think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-i-know-i-said-no-button-downs#post-1652180 Thu, 28 Apr 2016 21:46:43 +0000 Mochi 1652180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it would need to be thoughtfully styled so as not to look like a bowling shirt. Or a thrifted shirt I would have worn in college, for that matter. I do like it--I'm just not sure I should! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-i-know-i-said-no-button-downs#post-1652178 Thu, 28 Apr 2016 21:42:54 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1652178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm going to admit to having bought this shirt &nbsp;2x as well. I should have returned the blue but I wore it so I can't now. The check looks better on me -- something about the drape minimizes my shoulder line. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-i-know-i-said-no-button-downs#post-1652177 Thu, 28 Apr 2016 21:42:24 +0000 Mochi 1652177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Size is L. I could clearly wear a medium, but maybe it's better to keep roomy fit? Or this whole look doesn't work for me? I have no idea. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-i-know-i-said-no-button-downs#post-1652176 Thu, 28 Apr 2016 21:39:26 +0000 Mochi 1652176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Clearly what little waist I have is not evident here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-i-know-i-said-no-button-downs#post-1652175 Thu, 28 Apr 2016 21:38:06 +0000 Mochi 1652175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>But this Madewell shirt jumped off the screen at me and I thought I'd try it out. I'll refrain from giving my own impressions, but let me know! It has to be fairly awesome! </p> <p>I know, it's really boxy. I know, it'd surely look great on a tall, less-busty woman. I had been drawn by the silhouette, different from my usual, and the color. </p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/SHIRTSTOPS/otherboyshirts/PRDOVR~E8990/E8990.jsp">https://www.madewell.com/madew...../E8990.jsp</a></p>