https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/krs-long-avant-garde-layer-on-my-short-legs-and-other-debates Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:36:07 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/krs-long-avant-garde-layer-on-my-short-legs-and-other-debates#post-1158197 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 03:47:39 +0000 Greyscale 1158197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the feedback, everyone. I'm still pondering, but leaning against the EF dress and the plaid shirt.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/krs-long-avant-garde-layer-on-my-short-legs-and-other-debates#post-1156645 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 19:18:03 +0000 CocoLion 1156645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorites are the cropped tops. &nbsp;Try the white one&nbsp;with higher waisted bottoms. &nbsp;Then you don't need a cami. &nbsp;The black one works just as is, without cami. &nbsp;You are young and firm enough to show a bit of skin. &nbsp;I think showing some waist flesh is so on trend, lucky for you to be able to do it.</p> <p>The scale of the dress looks too big to me. &nbsp;Also you said you have several pieces like this. &nbsp;So I vote return rather than alter.</p> <p>I'm just sort of "meh" on the plaid shirt. &nbsp;I feel the button backs are from like 5 years ago (sorry). &nbsp;I much prefer your current one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/krs-long-avant-garde-layer-on-my-short-legs-and-other-debates#post-1156617 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 18:55:40 +0000 Anonymous 1156617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the cropped tops! I am going to keep my eye out for more leading into summer. </p> <p>I like the EF dress too, but I think it could be a little shorter for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/krs-long-avant-garde-layer-on-my-short-legs-and-other-debates#post-1156583 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 18:24:52 +0000 Angie 1156583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well. You're not zig zagging with me, Anna. I love the crop tops too. They are 100% on trend.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/krs-long-avant-garde-layer-on-my-short-legs-and-other-debates#post-1156570 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 18:15:18 +0000 annagybe 1156570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the cropped sweaters. But once again I'm zigging when the forum is zagging.<br /> I think the dress could work over skinnies or leggings.<br /> I love plaid shirts, so yes on the last one for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/krs-long-avant-garde-layer-on-my-short-legs-and-other-debates#post-1156562 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 18:09:06 +0000 Scarlet 1156562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, well everyone else has already put it into better words, but here I am to weigh in for the sake of numbers. I like the dress, actually. It does seem a little long, but I wonder if different styling would fix it. I like the white crop top and your styling plans. I really like the way the plaid shirt looks with the caveat that I can't quite imagine what the back looks like and that might make me change my mind. But from the front I like the way the small one looks when styled that way (will try this myself) and I really like the larger size as well. It has a nice drape. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/krs-long-avant-garde-layer-on-my-short-legs-and-other-debates#post-1156523 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 17:25:15 +0000 Sarah A 1156523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I dont feel qualified to advise of the dress. <br />The sweaters look fun for spring/summer, I esp. like the white on you.<br />The slightly larger plaid shirt seems to have a more fluid modern looking fit to my eye. </p> <p>Semi OT: Sorry to hear the born ballet's went back. FWIW I am looking at these:<br /><a href="http://www.softstarshoes.com/adult-ballet-flat-black.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.softstarshoes.com/a.....black.html</a><br />(for a number of reasons, flexible with no steel shank in the sole, crafted in the US, totally flat with no heel to toe drop etc...)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/krs-long-avant-garde-layer-on-my-short-legs-and-other-debates#post-1156464 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 16:04:26 +0000 Angie 1156464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like all the pieces. I do think some of them need to be&nbsp;styled differently though.&nbsp;</p> <p>The dress needs heels, and perhaps a slight length alteration.&nbsp;</p> <p>The crop tops are excellent layered over longer tops, or on their own&nbsp;with skirts, or wide trousers (like your crazy black Tilda Swinton trousers).&nbsp;</p> <p>The plaid shirt is totally your look. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/krs-long-avant-garde-layer-on-my-short-legs-and-other-debates#post-1156440 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 15:44:10 +0000 rae 1156440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I selfishly want the EF dress, but I think It might be an easy fix with heels. Hm, have I ever seen you in heels? I cannot remember. How tall are you?&nbsp;</p> <p>I do really like the crop tops on you, and boxy crops are such a <i>thing</i> for S/S. I think definitely keep and opt to show off the legs when you wear.&nbsp;</p> <p>The plaid shirt does not look baggy on you. Do you feel fab in it?&nbsp;</p> <p>I usually tell people at work that, if you don't <i>love</i> at least some aspect about it now, it'll only get worse.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/krs-long-avant-garde-layer-on-my-short-legs-and-other-debates#post-1156423 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 15:16:28 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1156423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not sure if it's the length that is off &nbsp;on the dress or perhapsor switching to a more sleek bottom or shoe would help.My personal preference would be leggings, or tights and a heeled bootie.&nbsp;&nbsp;I too remember those sweaters from days gone by and back then never warmed to them myself, so going to excuse myself and claim a poison eye....Plaid shirt and styling is great.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/krs-long-avant-garde-layer-on-my-short-legs-and-other-debates#post-1156403 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 14:42:12 +0000 Suz 1156403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm of two minds about the EF. I love the overall idea of it. It doesn't seem to overwhelm from the front. Maybe from the side. I feel as if the styling on this is everything, so before passing it on, how about trying it a few ways for us with footwear, leggings, bare legs (if you'd ever wear that way), etc.&nbsp;</p> <p>I like the cropped sweater tops (both) but worry about Diana's concern. OTOH, that type of cotton sweater also bounces right back in the wash. So it all depends on how tolerant you are of that stretch throughout the day. It might not be as bad on a sleeveless sweater. In my own experience it is usually the sleeves that drag down and then gravity does its work.&nbsp;</p> <p>I like the new plaid shirt. I used to have a shirt with buttons up the back like that and i really enjoyed it. You could open and close them for different effects -- it was fun!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/krs-long-avant-garde-layer-on-my-short-legs-and-other-debates#post-1156395 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 14:30:17 +0000 Sara L. 1156395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the EF dress - it's an interesting shape. &nbsp;I think I'll look for something similar for me (unfortunately, I don't think an XS would fit me). &nbsp;I like the Zara tops on&nbsp;you and think they could be fun in the summer. &nbsp;I also like the plaid shirt although I can't really see the buttons on the back. &nbsp;Is it uncomfortable if you sit back in a chair? &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/krs-long-avant-garde-layer-on-my-short-legs-and-other-debates#post-1156394 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 14:30:00 +0000 Diana 1156394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the EF dress. I think the length is dramatic and does not make you look shorter. But a shorter length might make you FEEL less overwhelmed. I bet a tailor (or even you yourself if you are handy with a needle) could just hem it easily so I would not return it.</p> <p>I would return the Zara tops. First, I'm not wild about the way the neckline and armholes look. Somehow the fit seems off. The larger issue though is that in my experience, this type of rib knit in cotton will grow with wear, and I'd be very concerned about it losing its shape even over the course of a day.</p> <p>Larger plaid top looks good, although I can't see the buttons on the back very well. Would they be removable if they bug you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/krs-long-avant-garde-layer-on-my-short-legs-and-other-debates#post-1156390 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 14:27:44 +0000 April 1156390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I read this with interest since I also have short legs yet wanted to try the avant garde outfit that Angie posted about. &nbsp;I know the most basic answer would be "add heels" and I'm not willing to do that. &nbsp;I would consider a wedge of up to, say two inches, though -- would that work for you? &nbsp;If you combined that with sleek-fitting leggings, I think this look would be&nbsp;dramatically fabulous. &nbsp;Also, I don't know if you often wear your hair up, but that gives you a more statuesque appearance as well.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/krs-long-avant-garde-layer-on-my-short-legs-and-other-debates#post-1156384 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 14:17:09 +0000 Neel 1156384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not very sure of the EF dress. It does seem to make you look shorter than your usual looks which always make me think you are super tall!</p> <p>I love the cropped zara tops. I think both the colors work well on you. And I envy your super toned arms!</p> <p>I like both the sizes on the shirt. No good I know. So it completely depends on you as to what type of fit you are after. I don't see the size up as baggy ... Just fluid. The buttons at the back don't bother me. I think its unique. Great finds </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/krs-long-avant-garde-layer-on-my-short-legs-and-other-debates#post-1156370 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 13:59:48 +0000 ironkurtin 1156370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all f them. The EF dress is flown enough to be super dramatic and I see nothing wrong with the length.</p> <p>However, YOU are wearing it,not me, so if it isn't singing I say adios. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/krs-long-avant-garde-layer-on-my-short-legs-and-other-debates#post-1156360 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 13:50:31 +0000 Jaime 1156360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the EF dress but it does seem a bit long on you. It may be the camera angle though. I also like the crop tops, particularly the white one, it is just a question of whether you will wear them and how. I prefer the new larger sized plaid top, so if it is something you have been grabbing it also looks like a keeper. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/krs-long-avant-garde-layer-on-my-short-legs-and-other-debates#post-1156355 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 13:43:42 +0000 Grey Rainbow 1156355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the Eileen Fisher dress on you. The length gives it some drama, and the overall long line offsets any leg shortening even as styled here. I'm kicking myself for passing that one by when it was in stores, and if you decide against it, I'll happily buy it!<br /> The Zara tops, as Krishnidoux said, highlight your marvelous shoulders. Great styling suggestions there -- this will look great with harem pants and a fitted bootie or wedge sandal. Maybe a fitted high waist midi skirt. The cropped length would limit its wearability for me.<br /> I love the new plaid shirt. Not too big at all. It looks slim, with just enough fluidity. More casually elegant than the old one. I can see this with a moto jacket (you have an awesome one), skinny, slim, straight or boyfriend jeans, and either trim or chunky booties -- in other words, a FFB to throw on and go.<br /> I do love your style, and your thrift shopping skills! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/krs-long-avant-garde-layer-on-my-short-legs-and-other-debates#post-1156311 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 10:08:51 +0000 krishnidoux 1156311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Black EF tunic</b>: let go. Too long.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>White and black chunky sleeveless tops</b>: they are good on you because they highlight your fantastic shoulders. Personally, the cropped hem would really bother me in the end, but that is me. I like it for a strong, tough chic look and would wear it with loose, zumba-inspired cargos or harems and leather cuffs.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Shirt</b>: I much better like your present one (7)! On the pic it doesn't look too small but I guess if it feels that way it's no good. One size up next to it seems so much larger. But for a grungy look it's okay. I see what looks like buttons loops on the sideway pic (9): can you button it from behind? Maybe once buttoned the larger size would look as cute as the smaller one.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/krs-long-avant-garde-layer-on-my-short-legs-and-other-debates#post-1156308 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 09:53:01 +0000 Deborah 1156308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm shame about the size of the dress, otherwise I would love to buy it from you. That's if you decide not to keep. I really like it on you but I'm wondering if it's the A line that is putting you off? </p> <p>I recall this type of top (3 and 6) form some years back (the 90's?) and I love them but always feel dated in them...but that is me! I would give them a try over one of your silk tunics/dresses with a collar and see how that works.</p> <p>I quite like the plaid shirt. It's interesting with the back detail and the fit looks good:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/krs-long-avant-garde-layer-on-my-short-legs-and-other-debates#post-1156294 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 08:10:09 +0000 Greyscale 1156294@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know what's wrong with me this weekend - I bought a whole bunch of stuff at Crossroads (the second-hand store I love) and I think all of it was misguided.</p> <p>Photos 1-2:<br />An Eileen Fisher silk dress like the one in Angie's blog post about avant garde layers. I own four or five or six black sleeveless silk blouses and&nbsp;tunics, but this one is longer and more a-line. I think it's not right for me, either alone or with jeans under (these bf jeans probably aren't what I would wear, but I rather like the effect). Too long and loose.&nbsp;Thoughts?&nbsp;</p> <p>[If I don't keep the EF dress, I'd be happy to send it to one of you for what I paid ($35) plus shipping. It's an XS, like new, separate full silk&nbsp;slip lining.]</p> <p>Photos 3-6:<br />Zara top - new, not used. Cropped cotton sleeveless. I want something in that vein for summer. It's not figure-flattering as it conceals my small waist and nice collarbones, but I like the chunky effect and I don't always care to&nbsp;optimize clothes for&nbsp;my figure. I'd wear it over a cami&nbsp;to cover my midriff. Black? White? Neither? Both?</p> <p>Photos 7-9:<br />I have an Aqua plaid shirt that is too small (photo 7) - I can't button it across my chest. I found one size larger at Crossroads (photo 8 &amp; 9). Does it look too baggy? Also, it is slightly different - it has weird corset-like buttons to cinch the back (photo 9). I think I should return it?</p> <p>I don't know why I am so indecisive this week!! Sorry for all the unexciting photos. I'm still debating the Coach purse, also, and I returned the Born shoes as they were uncomfortable for me. </p>