https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-play-good-idea-bad-idea Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:28:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-play-good-idea-bad-idea#post-683715 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 21:47:23 +0000 rachylou 683715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sequins under the arms of a tank top = cut up arms </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-play-good-idea-bad-idea#post-683627 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 20:15:23 +0000 AJ 683627@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good idea: Going shoe shopping for pretty and comfortable sandals and flats.</p> <p>Bad idea: 3 hours later and not one single pair fit right. : ( </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-play-good-idea-bad-idea#post-683622 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 20:09:09 +0000 jayne 683622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>good idea: AC in hot climates</p> <p>bad idea: AC at -10 degrees setting </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-play-good-idea-bad-idea#post-683604 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 19:46:40 +0000 christieanne 683604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally agree with April on the camis. Why are 80% of the tops I like this year so sheer that I would need to layer under them? </p> <p>Good idea: Adding some pant variety to our wardrobes. </p> <p>Bad idea: Ankle pants as only option in stores for Spring and summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-play-good-idea-bad-idea#post-683343 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 15:33:07 +0000 April 683343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good idea: camis.</p> <p>Bad idea: making every single top and dress unwearable without a cami. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-play-good-idea-bad-idea#post-683248 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:08:54 +0000 Mo 683248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good idea: knits that are feather light and soft on your skin<br /> Bad idea: knits that are so tissue thin you need a whole other underlayer just to wear them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-play-good-idea-bad-idea#post-683243 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:05:46 +0000 Anonymous 683243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bad idea: metal buttons that cut thread</p> <p>Good idea: metal buttons that have a smooth plastic shank that won't cut thread</p> <p>As you can tell, I'm tired of replacing buttons or sewing them back on!</p> <p>Bad idea: facings that are not sewn down.</p> <p>Good idea: Sew the facings down so garment looks better and is easier to press.</p> <p>My mother, who was a seamstress, always sewed the facings down. (She also hated metal buttons.) I think garment manufacturers look for the cheapest way to crank out the clothes so they can maximize profits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-play-good-idea-bad-idea#post-682687 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 12:57:25 +0000 April 682687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good idea: subtle platforms that mitigate the discomfort of ridiculous heel heights</p> <p>Bad idea: ridiculous platforms </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-play-good-idea-bad-idea#post-682676 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 12:24:01 +0000 Anonymous 682676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bad idea: removeable cups in swimsuit tops, sundresses, etc.</p> <p>Good idea: padding that is not removeable; like a real bra.</p> <p>This is a pet peeve of mine, as I'm always having to sew those blankety blank things in by hand. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lets-play-good-idea-bad-idea#post-682648 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 11:16:54 +0000 April 682648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good idea: Beading on the front of a blouse</p> <p>Bad idea: Beading on the back of a skirt (don't sit down -- ouch)</p> <p>Do you have one? </p>