https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-volume-on-volume Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:50:07 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-volume-on-volume#post-622756 Fri, 18 May 2012 05:12:54 +0000 AJ 622756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the feedback everyone! </p> <p>I know the side view is not slimtastic, but sometimes I'm willing to sport a blowfish profile for fun, makes-me-smile outfits. : P</p> <p>@Jonesy - Yes the butterflies are a golden yellow, but the skirt is not sour. It is clear and bright...like a yellow rain jacket.</p> <p>@Beth Ann - I have a smile on my face from having partially inspired your skirt looks! Luv the print of the first skirt and pairing it with that green cardigan is FAB. The yoke of the second skirt is similar to the yoke of this yellow skirt. Luv the layered necklace and the eyelet button down with it. That outfit uses my formula of skirt, button down, belt and necklace. So yes, that does remind me of me. : )</p> <p>@Angie - So glad to get your thumbs up approval! Thanks for taking the time to stop by. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-volume-on-volume#post-622714 Fri, 18 May 2012 04:10:34 +0000 Tanya 622714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the butterfly top and the whole outfit is very nice. Very summery! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-volume-on-volume#post-622712 Fri, 18 May 2012 04:04:39 +0000 Beth Ann 622712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I posted a couple of skirts like yours in the past week and I was trying to think of who they reminded me of. I came up with your name and Astrid's. I was so proud of myself for echoing two such fashionable ladies! Now, these aren't volume on volume, but the skirts are similar. I think I have to keep the tops sleeker -- I'm quite a bit bigger than you are and am afraid of looking, well, burly!</p> <p>I love your outfit for a hot summer day. Both will easily remix with other items, too! You look fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-volume-on-volume#post-622557 Fri, 18 May 2012 00:41:05 +0000 Amy 622557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very pretty, AJ! I adore your style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-volume-on-volume#post-622547 Fri, 18 May 2012 00:25:53 +0000 Freckles 622547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this, including the side view. Doesn't seem junior to me at all.</p> <p>Do you think you need a necklace of any sortÉ It is already bright, cheerful and fun...</p> <p>(Sorry bilingual keyboard locked and no idea how to unlock it). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-volume-on-volume#post-622537 Fri, 18 May 2012 00:10:38 +0000 Jjsloane 622537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Same qualms about side view, but love the items separately. You are svelte enough to carry this off and if you feel sassy you will look great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-volume-on-volume#post-622483 Thu, 17 May 2012 22:21:32 +0000 Jonesy 622483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the proportions! I agree about removing the necklace, maybe. I think it's just poofing out from the side a bit because your hands are in your pockets. My only teeny OCD thing is that the butterflies look golden to me while the skirt is more of a citron--but this is just my weirdness :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-volume-on-volume#post-622463 Thu, 17 May 2012 21:49:02 +0000 Inge 622463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this outfit on you, AJ. I don't think it looks too young, playful and happy, yes, all good things in my book:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-volume-on-volume#post-622460 Thu, 17 May 2012 21:47:27 +0000 HelenInCanada 622460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very cute, AJ! I think you can wear volume-on-volume well, without any body-conscious meltdowns! Lol. I like the cut and length of the skirt. In the sideways- view photo, it looks very poufy, but I'd imagine in real life, in motion, it looks fab. To take it out of juniors' mode? Just simple sophisticated accessories like a great watch and bag. Shoes are nice too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-volume-on-volume#post-622436 Thu, 17 May 2012 20:52:31 +0000 cinnamon fern 622436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with MaryK in thinking this looks fantastic from the front, and being a little unsure from the side. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-volume-on-volume#post-622434 Thu, 17 May 2012 20:49:28 +0000 Anonymous 622434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Aljean! I think the pieces are promising, but I'm not sure I like them together. I could see the top worn loose with a high-waisted pencil skirt and a bib necklace. With that conversational print, it looks very current. Can you tell how old it is? You could apply Angie's bright jeans formula to the yellow skirt and pair it with a grey and white striped T. A blue denim jacket would be really cute on top of it all. </p> <p>You are such a pro at this, but I am finding that doing this season's trends with *last* season's clothes (aka thrifted items) very tricky. So much to learn! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-volume-on-volume#post-622427 Thu, 17 May 2012 20:41:11 +0000 MsMary 622427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great top! I love this outfit from the front, but not 100% sure about the side view. So just face the world head-on and you'll be great! LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-volume-on-volume#post-622423 Thu, 17 May 2012 20:37:20 +0000 Angie 622423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sweet! My thumbs are up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-volume-on-volume#post-622421 Thu, 17 May 2012 20:36:04 +0000 Kirti 622421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think both look great </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-volume-on-volume#post-622418 Thu, 17 May 2012 20:32:52 +0000 Gracey at Fashion for Giants 622418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both the top and the skirt are just gorgeous and I think that the top is the perfect fit to be worn with another voluminous piece. It's not *too* full and so you're not drowning in it. You look great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-volume-on-volume#post-622407 Thu, 17 May 2012 20:18:08 +0000 Lisa 622407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Adorable butterfly top! I like this pairing here, the length of the top works well with a skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-volume-on-volume#post-622405 Thu, 17 May 2012 20:14:06 +0000 Irene 622405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>wow that top is beautiful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-volume-on-volume#post-622382 Thu, 17 May 2012 19:46:34 +0000 AJ 622382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Chrizzle - Thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-volume-on-volume#post-622381 Thu, 17 May 2012 19:45:49 +0000 AJ 622381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@missvee - Thanks!</p> <p>@k can shop - Heh, I added the necklace to compensate for the high, dowdy neckline! I will play around with my other necklaces. Thanks for your input! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-volume-on-volume#post-622380 Thu, 17 May 2012 19:45:43 +0000 Chrizzle 622380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks great. Summery, playful, but not too juvenile. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-volume-on-volume#post-622377 Thu, 17 May 2012 19:41:42 +0000 K. Period. 622377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it, other than the necklace, which seems kind of dowdy with the top and skirt. It is a cute necklace though--I think the necklace just drags your eye down here. I'd do something chunky and shorter, so that it mirrors the neckline of the top. </p> <p>This is a really great volume on volume look! The fact that the skirt is short keeps it still body conscious enough to be flattering. Super cute! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-volume-on-volume#post-622376 Thu, 17 May 2012 19:41:36 +0000 missvee 622376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this is a really fun, casual summer outfit. I don't think it's too junior the way you've styled it and the skirt length looks fine with your sandals. I'd say it's a winner! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-trying-volume-on-volume#post-622362 Thu, 17 May 2012 19:22:23 +0000 AJ 622362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Went to the thrift store yesterday to exchange the zippered plaid shirt. I spied this black and yellow butterfly, boxy top ($3.99) and thought immediately of MaryK. : ) </p> <p>It wasn't until I came across this sunny, fisherman yellow JCrew full skirt ($9.99), that I thought to pair the butterfly blouse with it. Back of skirt has cute grommets and ribbon closure.</p> <p>Questions:<br /> 1) How are the proportions? The top hits my waist. </p> <p>2) The skirt has a v-yoke in the front. Does it look funny since the shirt does not cover it?</p> <p>3) Skirt length fine? It grazes the top of my knee caps.</p> <p>4) Although I think the volume silhouette will be great for when it's hot, does the overall look seem too young? Any styling suggestions to take it out of juniors mode yet still making it bearable for hot weather?</p> <p>Look forward to hearing what y'all think! Thanks for stopping by! </p>