https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-looking-to-fill-wardrobe-hole Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 05 May 2026 07:26:46 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-looking-to-fill-wardrobe-hole#post-814122 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:57:15 +0000 ironkurtin 814122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You can purchase EF online and return it. It can be very pricey. However, it wears EXTREMELY well and once you know your size, I have had very good luck buying it used off ebay. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-looking-to-fill-wardrobe-hole#post-814104 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:49:00 +0000 krishnidoux 814104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the first and the third best! But all of them look nice and are well tailored to fit you. </p> <p>I am so sorry for your bad Talbot experience. How frustrating! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-looking-to-fill-wardrobe-hole#post-814095 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:42:14 +0000 Thistle 814095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie - I am currently ordering a size 16 and 18 online from Ann Taylor. I wear a large or XL in knits, depending. From Talbots a 16W for bottom. I wear a L or XL in knits, usually L. And I wear a 16 regular in jackets there usually.</p> <p>IK - I will check to see if there is anyone that sells Eileen Fisher around here. Our shopping choices are pretty limited. We have a single Macys and a couple of Boston Stores, Sears and JC Penny. Too many Kohls (this is the state where they originated)! I am guessing the only one that might sell her is Macys. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-looking-to-fill-wardrobe-hole#post-814093 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:35:43 +0000 ironkurtin 814093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thistle, try Eileen Fisher! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-looking-to-fill-wardrobe-hole#post-814085 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:30:17 +0000 Suz 814085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's frustrating, I know. I have a similar problem - all good stores are at least 3 hours away. And ordering online in Canada is mostly a nightmare of extra costs and lost items. So I feel your pain. </p> <p>But once you find the right fit, you will be SO happy. I can just tell that the RIGHT knit jacket is going to look and feel so good to you that it will help your style fall into place. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-looking-to-fill-wardrobe-hole#post-814070 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:20:37 +0000 Angie 814070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh no! No wonder shopping is hard! I get it. </p> <p>Which sizes are you currently ordering online?</p> <p>Belted jackets are another great way to go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-looking-to-fill-wardrobe-hole#post-814067 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:18:12 +0000 Thistle 814067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The closest Nordstrom's to me is over 3 hours away, assuming Chicago traffic is kind (which it never is!)</p> <p>Yes, I can get to Ann Taylor, but they don't carry my size in the store, only online.</p> <p>I tried Talbots the other day, which I can also get to in person, and I was terribly disappointed. I was at their main store in my area, and I asked the sales associate if she could pull some coats for me in a variety of sizes for me to try on. I wasn't concerned with color as much as fit as I could always order the right color through the store. She told me they didn't have any in stock. That I should order all three on line, try them on and then return the ones that didn't work. I asked her if this was normal, and she said the stores just weren't carrying much in stock anymore.</p> <p>I am not trying to make excuses, but I am remembering why I hate shopping so much! </p> <p>My hope is to get to White House Black Market to try the ponte knit jacket they had (and maybe the bad for me dress, just to be sure it is so bad!). If I can get DH to stay home with DD! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-looking-to-fill-wardrobe-hole#post-814049 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:07:27 +0000 Angie 814049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's true, Thistle.Talbots and Anne Taylor are a great place to look for jackets too. Can you get to stores instead or ordering online? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-looking-to-fill-wardrobe-hole#post-813543 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 02:19:26 +0000 Thistle 813543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie - all of the jackets came from Nordstrom's </p> <p>Thank you all for the tips. Only way to figure things out is to keep trying! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-looking-to-fill-wardrobe-hole#post-813537 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 02:17:13 +0000 Beth Ann 813537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OOH! I like Amy's idea of a peplum. And, naturally, Angie's suggestion to try knit (ponte?) jackets first. I have a black ponte moto that I love. A moto jacket is a little more "casual" but also boosts the shoulder line and highlights the waist. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-looking-to-fill-wardrobe-hole#post-813530 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 02:13:30 +0000 Day Vies 813530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to suggest exactly what your second set of pictures do -- wear a top that's darker than your jacket then wear the jacket open. I agree with what others have said that it will be hard to find a longer jacket that also fits in the shoulders. Long jackets are not the thing right now. </p> <p>I would also suggest wearing one of your fabulous printed wrap tops under these jackets. Print acts as a wonderful camouflage -- it tends to minimize depth perception (flattens things out) where ever you wear it. (I am discovering this wonderful fact!) </p> <p>You may also want to buy a jacket that you feel comfortable wearing closed -- then have it tailored to fit correctly in the arms and shoulders. I had that done with a peacoat and it was so worth it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-looking-to-fill-wardrobe-hole#post-813517 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 02:08:41 +0000 Anonymous 813517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the striped one the best and yes, this combo needs some accessorizing. If something does not feel fab, I vote return. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-looking-to-fill-wardrobe-hole#post-813508 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 02:02:52 +0000 Isis 813508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them all UNbuttoned and the striped one best.</p> <p>Sara from Minnesotta has great jackets from Talbots. I keep trying them on when I see her WIW's, but they don't fit me. So definitely give them a try. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-looking-to-fill-wardrobe-hole#post-813499 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 01:53:42 +0000 Amy 813499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the striped jacket a lot unbuttoned. </p> <p>I've also found that jackets with peplum work nicely for those of us with a small waist and larger hips. </p> <p>The column of color makes a big difference doesn't it? I'm really starting to embrace that myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-looking-to-fill-wardrobe-hole#post-813484 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 01:45:08 +0000 Emily 813484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the last two best, especially the blue. Are they the same jacket in different colours? The length is a bit short, but it isn't as apparent with the black top and pants. What about the blue jacket over the top you had on today?</p> <p>If Talbots fits you well, why not give them a shot for jackets? I'd say their styles are classic, not necessarily frumpy... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-looking-to-fill-wardrobe-hole#post-813480 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 01:43:46 +0000 Angie 813480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm going to go against the grain.</p> <p>*spanner*</p> <p>I like the first jacket best by far - unbuttoned.Great with the column of colour. #2 and #3 are ill-fitting and too short. </p> <p>A longer jacket will work, Thistle. Try a knitted version first. Where is the striped jacket from? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-looking-to-fill-wardrobe-hole#post-813468 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 01:39:21 +0000 Beth Ann 813468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Caro had a great idea! It really helped me "see" the jackets. I second Rachylou! I think Talbots has upped their style quotient in recent years, particularly when you look beyond their displays. </p> <p>Also, what about a wrap jacket? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-looking-to-fill-wardrobe-hole#post-813420 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:59:52 +0000 Gaylene 813420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, Thistle, you've got a smile that lights up the room. </p> <p>Oh, but we are here for the clothes, right? I think you can totally work this column of color idea, but I'm thinking you need the final touches to make the outfit sing of YOU. Scarves, necklaces, bags, interesting footwear--whatever works for your style. Personally, I like to keep things streamlined, so I'd work with a scarf and interesting footwear to push the look into a higher category. Add that smile, though, and you'll be hitting 9s and 10s all the time!</p> <p>And, I don't think Talbots is necessarily frumpier than any other retailer. If the Talbots' fit works for you, I'd definitely check them out. It's the fit and how you style the piece that makes an outfit frumpy--or stylish.</p> <p>ETA: I just noticed that you do have on a necklace, but maybe consider trying something a bit more definite and bold to give more impact to the outfit? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-looking-to-fill-wardrobe-hole#post-813416 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:55:39 +0000 rachylou 813416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the first with the dark top - maybe just staying monochrome would do it. But I agree, the jackets are short.</p> <p>Stores/lines do carry different fits. I'll never forget talking to a local designer who told me there were something like 38 general body types and a line will only cut clothes for maybe 1 or 2 of those body types. Lines/stores do change models every now and then, so I will check few years to see how things are.</p> <p>So, I'd go to Talbots. Talbots' displays are frumpy, but I quite like their clothes. They can definitely be styled more... stylish </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-looking-to-fill-wardrobe-hole#post-813390 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:29:41 +0000 Thistle 813390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Caro, I needed that! I sometimes feel like Nordstrom's just doesn't sell clothes for my body.</p> <p>I tried with a darker top. And while I think that they all look MUCH better than they did with the white top, I don't think any of them rate a 9 or 10. I am also not sure they are going to have much versatility as I won't be able to layer them over patterned tops or longer tops. Like, popping the blue one over my blue, grey and black Ann Taylor wrap top.</p> <p>While Talbots is much frumpier from the style secton, their jackets tend to fit me much better than Nordies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-looking-to-fill-wardrobe-hole#post-813382 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:24:14 +0000 Caro in Oz 813382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Jenava try a darker top under the jackets &amp; take some more pics. You are going so well - remember it's the clothes not you:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-looking-to-fill-wardrobe-hole#post-813372 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:14:28 +0000 Gaylene 813372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hands down my favorites are the last two jackets, especially when buttoned. I agree with Jenava that finding a longer jacket might be hard unless you are willing to put up with alterations. I also second Jenava's suggestion to pair the buttoned jacket with a top that matches the pant more closely for a "column of color" effect under the jacket. Or maybe try tucking a top into your pants so that the top doesn't show below the jacket. I also think that either of the last two jackets could work over a dress or with a skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-looking-to-fill-wardrobe-hole#post-813357 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:01:01 +0000 Jenava 813357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm afraid that a longer jacket is going to be difficult to fit in the shoulders AND at the hip for you. I like these lengths on you. You might want to try them with a top that is lower-contrast with your trousers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-looking-to-fill-wardrobe-hole#post-813355 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:58:03 +0000 Karie 813355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the first jacket when open, but when closed I think they are all too short. I do agree with you, I think you need a longer jacket. Maybe a longer jacket with a shorter top under it, instead of longer top, shorter jacket? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-looking-to-fill-wardrobe-hole#post-813352 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:48:40 +0000 Jenava 813352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the second and third ones. I think they are more flatting than the 1st one. I like the 1st one, but I think because it's a little longer and slouchier that it doesn't flatter your shape as well as the second two. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-looking-to-fill-wardrobe-hole#post-813346 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:36:14 +0000 Thistle 813346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a serious wardrobe hole in terms on toppers, more specifically, jackets. I love the structure and polish they add to an outfit, and I really want to add a few of these workhorses to my wardrobe.</p> <p>I like to wear my jackets both open and closed. Open when at my desk, closed when at meetings or other things that require professional "armor". So, I realyl need the jacket to be able to do both.</p> <p>The wonderful Inge pointed me to these Ponte Knit jackets at Nordstrom's. I tried them with a basic v-neck, and honestly, I am thinking of returning all three. I think I need a longer jacket than any of these are.</p> <p>However, totally open to the thoughts and suggestions of the amazing stylish YLF ladies. </p>