https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-the-fluid-fit-and-not-feeling-it Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:06:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-the-fluid-fit-and-not-feeling-it#post-1368709 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 20:40:56 +0000 Disha 1368709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all! I did remember that I do have fluid tops I like more, like a silk one from Anthro, will take a picture and post that one.&nbsp;<br />Angie - maybe the weird point it hits me is the weird thing bothering me, will try it with blue BFs and report back.<br />DonnaF- I have never tried a blouse like that, will give it a go next time I see one, it may work for me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-the-fluid-fit-and-not-feeling-it#post-1368591 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 17:24:04 +0000 DonnaF 1368591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you!&nbsp; Drapey = dumpy on me 99% of the time.&nbsp; You look like you have a decent shoulder line, however.&nbsp; Have you ever tried one of those deeply V'd wrap blouses? <br /><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/vince-camuto-sleeveless-faux-wrap-top/3527718?origin=category-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=&amp;resultback=887&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_4_D" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/vi.....ts-_-1_4_D</a> <br />Here's another with a lot of structure:<br /><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/vince-camuto-colorblock-faux-wrap-high-low-blouse/3833203?origin=category-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=NEW+CAMEL&amp;resultback=6717&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_19_C" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/vi.....s-_-1_19_C</a> <br />Sorry; my computer doesn't like to pin. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-the-fluid-fit-and-not-feeling-it#post-1368454 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 14:19:18 +0000 Angie 1368454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Disha, the top is also hitting you at an odd place <i>with</i> a high contrast. Change these aspects up, and the top will look a lot better. Like if you semi tucked the top into blue BF jeans - you would be in business - thereby creating a lower contrast and shorter length. Hope that makes sense.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-the-fluid-fit-and-not-feeling-it#post-1368366 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 10:28:31 +0000 Jenny H 1368366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Two other ideas-- I find that I feel a lot more comfortable in fluid fit tops if I do a half-tuck or if I wear a structured topper. Just more ways to try a fluid fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-the-fluid-fit-and-not-feeling-it#post-1368342 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 07:33:40 +0000 Gigi 1368342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with those who say to try a drapier fabric, like a silky polyester, silk, or rayon.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-the-fluid-fit-and-not-feeling-it#post-1368286 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 04:32:19 +0000 catgirl 1368286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A lot of my outfits include a fluid fit - sometimes the top but often the pants. Just FYI - not saying I'm always successful but it is a big part of my style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-the-fluid-fit-and-not-feeling-it#post-1368278 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 04:22:08 +0000 unfrumped 1368278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also, fluid doesn't mean boxy. It can mean a shaped item that is not so closely fitted. Sometimes that means a size up will do it, and sometimes it just so depends on the cut of the garment so that a particular size will fit "fluidly". <br />I like the sweater but it reads casual, if that's what it's targeted for.<br />I find some&nbsp; &nbsp;boxy&nbsp;or oversized tops can read either fashion-forward and can dress up nicely (or, say business somewhat-casual) and some read too casual--not sloppy exactly, but more "relaxed", weekend, jeans wear. So it's hard to get the right look! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-the-fluid-fit-and-not-feeling-it#post-1368226 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 03:28:17 +0000 Jaime 1368226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The color looks great but you might prefer a fluid top in a more silky (not necessarily silk) material that sort of falls back against your body.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-the-fluid-fit-and-not-feeling-it#post-1368169 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 02:34:47 +0000 Disha 1368169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks! I am so torn!! I think I like it enough to experiment. </p> <p>Janet and Meredith - I will be on the lookout for something more drapey to try.</p> <p>Bostonsmama - what a nice term to use "fabulous chest". I am not exactly too fond of mine, it makes dressing so difficult, and everything is either too shapeless or too bombshelly!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-the-fluid-fit-and-not-feeling-it#post-1368081 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 01:07:58 +0000 bostonsmama 1368081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah. My mom is hour glass with a fabulous chest, and I just fitted her into a Calvin Klein polyamide top in camel with gold buttons and shoulder detail that drapes well on her frame. The problem is the sleeve since she's a 16, but the way 1x fits on her narrow shoulders does make it look more sloppy. Fitting the hourglass shape is hard. Don't give up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-the-fluid-fit-and-not-feeling-it#post-1367973 Thu, 02 Oct 2014 23:15:45 +0000 Meredith 1367973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to say the same thing as Janet re trying drapier fabrics if you're still on the fence with the fluid fit trend. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-the-fluid-fit-and-not-feeling-it#post-1367962 Thu, 02 Oct 2014 22:57:27 +0000 Janet 1367962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the way to ease into fluid fits is with lighter, drapier fabrics -- this looks like it might just be a little too bulky to read "fluid." I understand your discomfort! I would try some other fabrications, this one looks like it might just be a little too big. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-the-fluid-fit-and-not-feeling-it#post-1367918 Thu, 02 Oct 2014 22:18:26 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1367918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel ya re not being sure about wearing fluid fit stuff; I'm still ambivalent about it too. I posted a K/R the other day with a boxy sweater that I ended up returning because I just haven't adjusted my eyes to the look yet. </p> <p>I think this top looks pretty good, actually, but I think I agree with AK that this looks like it's in the netherland of being a little loose but not so big it looks intentionally baggy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-the-fluid-fit-and-not-feeling-it#post-1367916 Thu, 02 Oct 2014 22:16:11 +0000 Disha 1367916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Una. You are correct - if I don't like it, am highly unlikely to wear it anyways.<br />The sleeves are pretty fitted for this one, and I think a size down may be too tight.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-the-fluid-fit-and-not-feeling-it#post-1367892 Thu, 02 Oct 2014 21:48:05 +0000 catgirl 1367892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1.&nbsp; I don't think all tops are equally conducive to the fluid fit.&nbsp; Some are just a little too big.&nbsp; That may be the case here.</p> <p>2.&nbsp; If you don't love a look, don't wear it!&nbsp; I find&nbsp;I look all out of sorts in clothes I don't feel good in or enjoy wearing.</p> <p>3.&nbsp; I think this looks like a nice casual comfortable top but I wouldn't say it's an on-trend fluid fit because it's a pretty conservative or at least classic style.&nbsp; I think a fluid fit top in a trendier shape might feel better (like a boxy top with fitted sleeves).&nbsp; And this would probably look amazing in a size down.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-the-fluid-fit-and-not-feeling-it#post-1367887 Thu, 02 Oct 2014 21:41:57 +0000 Disha 1367887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got this top from LOFT. Love the color and texture. Trying to see &nbsp;if this sort of fluid fit works for me. I am an hourglass and am having a hard time liking fluid fit tops since it feels like they do nothing for me.<br />What do you think? Flattering enough? Return? I am leaning towards return.<br />Forgive the crazy hair - that's what happens when I work from home.<br />#3. Shirt held behind my back to show actual figure</p>