https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-rethinking-summer Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 09 May 2026 03:39:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-rethinking-summer/page/2#post-1789054 Sat, 18 Mar 2017 14:50:14 +0000 Jenn 1789054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like me best in those, too, <b>Angie!&nbsp;</b>I'm hoping the EF dress sleeves are long/loose enough to work for me, but I won't know until I try. <br /><b><br />LisaP</b>, I'll happily trade you. It's been warm here, but also terribly windy "fire weather." I'd like another good snow or two. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-rethinking-summer/page/2#post-1789047 Sat, 18 Mar 2017 14:41:31 +0000 Angie 1789047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote return the whole lot too. YES. ONWARD is the right word. Or NEXT.</p> <p>The outfit you wore in #8 is FAB. I like you best in a long sleeve, elbow sleeve, or sleeveless top.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-rethinking-summer#post-1789025 Sat, 18 Mar 2017 14:22:11 +0000 Anonymous 1789025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sister wife. &nbsp;Great, now I can't get that out of my head. &nbsp;<br />Anyhoo - I just have to say I agree with Donna F. &nbsp;I would return the whole lot. &nbsp;I think you can do far better. &nbsp;And i'm jealous of sandal weather...... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-rethinking-summer#post-1789003 Sat, 18 Mar 2017 13:24:52 +0000 Jenn 1789003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>JenniNZ, I suspect googling won't help, since it's all the show. What people are referencing is a dress style associated with conservative religions here. I'm probably not helping matters by having my hair in a topknot with minimal makeup in these pics. Lipstick goes a long way to mitigate the effect when wearing a modest midi or maxi.</p> <p>Thank you all for confirming my instincts. The t-shirt is okay, but I can do better, and without all that much effort, I'm sure. I'm returning it all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-rethinking-summer#post-1788995 Sat, 18 Mar 2017 12:49:36 +0000 Anonymous 1788995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm neutral on the top, but would probably include it in a vote to return all. There's surely a long skirt out there for you that will work well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-rethinking-summer#post-1788954 Sat, 18 Mar 2017 07:33:55 +0000 Jenni NZ 1788954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, Googled it... Well we don't have any polygamy in this country! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-rethinking-summer#post-1788953 Sat, 18 Mar 2017 07:29:07 +0000 Jenni NZ 1788953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't understand what a sister-wife is anyway? Some peculiarly US thing?<br /> I actually like the T-shirt in pic 1, like the stripes, like the neckline... But I don't like the skirts, agree with others. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-rethinking-summer#post-1788934 Sat, 18 Mar 2017 04:29:36 +0000 minimalist 1788934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want that top in 5-6; you look amazing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-rethinking-summer#post-1788931 Sat, 18 Mar 2017 04:23:37 +0000 Barbara Diane 1788931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So frustrating! Hoping your next picks work much better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-rethinking-summer#post-1788924 Sat, 18 Mar 2017 02:53:27 +0000 Andrea H 1788924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe I'm a sister-wife at heart, but I think 5-7 look good. &nbsp;Did you see the "layered knit midi skirt" at Garnet Hill? I'm tempted by that but I already have enough summer skirts considering I can only wear them 2 1/2 months a year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-rethinking-summer#post-1788923 Sat, 18 Mar 2017 02:49:38 +0000 rachylou 1788923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I very much like the striped tee actually. I find it fits nicely, holds its shape.</p> <p>The skirts... yeah, hippy not hip. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-rethinking-summer#post-1788922 Sat, 18 Mar 2017 02:45:22 +0000 Bonnie 1788922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That looks perfect. Hope it works out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-rethinking-summer#post-1788904 Sat, 18 Mar 2017 00:51:40 +0000 Style Fan 1788904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would agree that the skirts give off the wrong vibe.&nbsp; Sister wives/free spirit.&nbsp; Very different.&nbsp; Eileen Fisher looks good for hot humid weather.&nbsp; I never know what to wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-rethinking-summer#post-1788898 Sat, 18 Mar 2017 00:04:01 +0000 Jenn 1788898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Bonnie</b>, based on your idea, I just ordered this to try. I've never had a dress this shape that worked for me, but I'm tiring of fit and flare, so I figure it's worth a shot, at least. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-rethinking-summer#post-1788889 Fri, 17 Mar 2017 23:20:54 +0000 Jenn 1788889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like those dresses, <b>Bonnie</b>, especially the first one! I've just been searching for something similar that might work on me. Based on the measurements, those ones, in particular, would catch on my hips and hit me mid-thigh in length, which I wouldn't be comfortable with. </p> </p> <p><b>Ryce</b>, yes! Why, oh why, is there such a thin line between free-wheeling bohemian and sister-wife, anyway? Also, I swear those tops look way better with different supporting acts!</p> </p> <p><b>UmmLila,&nbsp;</b>I've actually had a lot of really great luck with GH sizing, which is why I was hopeful here!<b></b></p> <p>Thanks, <b>columbine</b>.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-rethinking-summer#post-1788886 Fri, 17 Mar 2017 23:16:18 +0000 Bonnie 1788886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I live where it gets really hot and I like to wear casual dresses because skirts and pants seem to feel hot around my waist. I found these dresses at Anthro and they would work really well for hot weather. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-rethinking-summer#post-1788883 Fri, 17 Mar 2017 23:12:21 +0000 Anonymous 1788883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with binkie - I'm not sure who would look good in those skirts. They give off a sister-wives vibe IMO,<br /> LOVE all the tops you already own - you know what suits you!<br /> Also, I'm fond of the Gatsby shirt!<br /> I feel for you - it's so frustrating to know exactly you want and can't find it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-rethinking-summer#post-1788882 Fri, 17 Mar 2017 23:12:00 +0000 columbine(erin) 1788882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea of the skirt, but agree it should go back.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-rethinking-summer#post-1788881 Fri, 17 Mar 2017 23:03:49 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1788881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I kind of like the #1 t shirt but agree the rest should go back. I find that Garnet Hill is not careful enough with their fits and tailoring -- stuff looks good in the catalog but rarely fits as I like. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-rethinking-summer#post-1788879 Fri, 17 Mar 2017 23:01:45 +0000 Jenn 1788879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hee,&nbsp;<b>smittie</b>! Yes, I love that top! It's by G&amp;S Velvet.</p> <p><b>Donna</b>, ironically, there's very little fabric at the waist. It has a flat waistband with the gathers further down. Of course, fabric at the hip doesn't do me any favors either! Clothing overwhelming me isn't usually a thing, though. I'm 5'9" and solidly built. &nbsp;:)</p> <p><b>binkle</b>, I don't think the Splendid skirts would fit me. Looks like they only go up to a 12 or 14.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-rethinking-summer#post-1788874 Fri, 17 Mar 2017 22:48:11 +0000 binkle 1788874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do like the striped top, you've camouflaged the a-line effect. But if you are uncomfortable, send it back. And those skirts are probably no-one's friend. Sorry for your frustrating experience.</p> <p>Have you ever tried Splendid skirts? They are more fitted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-rethinking-summer#post-1788873 Fri, 17 Mar 2017 22:46:39 +0000 DonnaF 1788873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those skirts are overwhelming you, Jenn.&nbsp; Too much fabric at the waist.&nbsp; I don't think they would work on any body, even with tucking.&nbsp; If they had seaming or were cut on the diagonal (see Find below), I think they would work.</p> <p>The tee is fine but not exciting.&nbsp; You don't seem particularly thrilled by it so you should probably return it as long as you are sending back the skirts.</p> <p>S/S stuff is coming out every day so don't settle!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-rethinking-summer#post-1788872 Fri, 17 Mar 2017 22:45:24 +0000 Anonymous 1788872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh lol! Can you duplicate it!? It's awesome. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-rethinking-summer#post-1788871 Fri, 17 Mar 2017 22:43:20 +0000 Jenn 1788871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>smittie</b>! All the tops except the striped tee in #1 are already in my wardrobe. </p> <p></p> <p><b>Brooklyn</b>, you're right, of course. I think I was hoping for a volume/volume that was JFE for the heat. I am a wuss about humidity.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-rethinking-summer#post-1788870 Fri, 17 Mar 2017 22:41:46 +0000 Anonymous 1788870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great wrap top in 5-6. Did you like that one?</p> <p>I think 5 is my favourite. The maxi looks good here, with the wrap top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-rethinking-summer#post-1788868 Fri, 17 Mar 2017 22:39:36 +0000 Brooklyn 1788868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been thinking about this. (Saturday morning, raining here, waiting for a slight break to take my dog for a walk...) I think because the skirts are voluminous they work better with a fitted top. I think if you want to wear a looser top, a more streamlined skirt would be better. Like some kind of maxi wrap skirt. It's that fitted over volume, volume over fitted thing.<br /> And I hear you on the heat </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-rethinking-summer#post-1788866 Fri, 17 Mar 2017 22:30:57 +0000 Jenn 1788866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Brooklyn. It is still early, but I don't have as much time as you might think. I really need a high summer capsule nailed down by the end of May, because we're spending 10 days in Florida. Average daytime temp there for early June is 90/32° and about twice as humid as here. I'm sweating just thinking about it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-rethinking-summer#post-1788859 Fri, 17 Mar 2017 22:13:21 +0000 Brooklyn 1788859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the grey skirt worn with the fitted black top in 5 and 6. I like this look on you a lot. I think the subtle stripe in the skirt and the lighter colour makes it more summery than the black version. But I admit that I am not as keen on it with the ivory top. Maybe the skirts are a bit too full/pleated? I think the striped tee in 1 would be better if the sleeves were a little longer. It's still early. If in doubt, onward! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-rethinking-summer#post-1788856 Fri, 17 Mar 2017 22:00:15 +0000 Jenn 1788856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't, JAileen, mostly because I know I wouldn't actually do it in the heat of summer. Semi-tucks are too high-maintenance for July.&nbsp;:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-rethinking-summer#post-1788850 Fri, 17 Mar 2017 21:55:24 +0000 JAileen 1788850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you tried a semi-tuck with the skirts? I love the Great Gatsby top. </p>