https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/light-colored-not-too-sheer-talbots-sweater--what-size-plus-wiw Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:58:52 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/light-colored-not-too-sheer-talbots-sweater--what-size-plus-wiw#post-1278263 Sun, 15 Jun 2014 00:24:31 +0000 unfrumped 1278263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all--moving on! Seems like it shouldn't be so hard. But, in measuring against other items, I can see that it doesn't take me anywhere special.<br />YLF is fab for noodling through these things. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/light-colored-not-too-sheer-talbots-sweater--what-size-plus-wiw#post-1278247 Sat, 14 Jun 2014 23:41:31 +0000 Carla 1278247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Say 'next' for the sweater. You can do better. The chambray button down and skirt combo is fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/light-colored-not-too-sheer-talbots-sweater--what-size-plus-wiw#post-1278246 Sat, 14 Jun 2014 23:32:41 +0000 unfrumped 1278246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>kkards, thanks for advice.</p> <p>Well, it isn't on-line anymore, and wasn't in the B&amp;M store. Haven't asked SA to search stores, but I could try to scrape up time to do that.<br />Or, order the black in PS and see how it fits.<br />For the cream color, I could consider keeping the XS as a not-oversized top and then just wear it with skirts and regular bottooms, not long over slim pants.<br />Or just say, next! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/light-colored-not-too-sheer-talbots-sweater--what-size-plus-wiw#post-1277940 Sat, 14 Jun 2014 14:18:00 +0000 kkards 1277940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>hmmm, try the Talbots sweater in petite, but i'm concerned that it will be too short. &nbsp;it seems unusual that there would be such a huge difference between the XS and S, it may be worth trying another S if possible.&nbsp;<br />agree with the others, the chambray with skirt is great.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/light-colored-not-too-sheer-talbots-sweater--what-size-plus-wiw#post-1277933 Sat, 14 Jun 2014 14:04:38 +0000 unfrumped 1277933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for the eval's.<br /> I've really resisted cutting the tags because I feel " my" size is in between.<br /> I think it's no longer available! Similar for the AT sweater-- so close but not.<br /> Then I have to watch out ad not buy at the end of summer, I think.<br /> Thank you for the WIW comments-- in that vein, am enjoying outfits from existing faves rather than new maybe's. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/light-colored-not-too-sheer-talbots-sweater--what-size-plus-wiw#post-1277904 Sat, 14 Jun 2014 13:20:49 +0000 Anonymous 1277904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like it, but don't settle for "tolerable." &nbsp;Keep looking. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/light-colored-not-too-sheer-talbots-sweater--what-size-plus-wiw#post-1277829 Sat, 14 Jun 2014 06:44:51 +0000 Caro in Oz 1277829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Suz all all counts. The shirt tucked into the skirt is one of my favourites too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/light-colored-not-too-sheer-talbots-sweater--what-size-plus-wiw#post-1277774 Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:45:02 +0000 Suz 1277774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your WIW. You look great in the "chambray" shirt tucked into the skirt! One of my favourites on you so far!&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm sad about the sweater in #6 -- too bad about the quality, because the shape seems really nice on you. Maybe you can keep your eye on the mothership for similar cuts in a different fabric?</p> <p>Agree with the others to try the petite in the first sweater. It feels too long and as if it isn't fitting quite right.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/light-colored-not-too-sheer-talbots-sweater--what-size-plus-wiw#post-1277708 Sat, 14 Jun 2014 02:27:16 +0000 unfrumped 1277708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, wind chime and Joy !<br /> I had the same feeling, that I could used the extra boxiness of the S but then the hem kind of rolls up. </p> <p>Ack-- on the website, the sweater in the original color choices no longer even shows up! Could it have totally sold out? Now they've introduced black. But it does(&amp; did) come in petite.<br /> How many sizes to order from the get- go-/ such a pain. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/light-colored-not-too-sheer-talbots-sweater--what-size-plus-wiw#post-1277677 Sat, 14 Jun 2014 01:50:35 +0000 Anonymous 1277677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First I really like the length of this skirt as it appears in your photos. As for the pullover,I would like to see the petites all on you. The small you have on seems most fluid and modern, but it also may be a little too long. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/light-colored-not-too-sheer-talbots-sweater--what-size-plus-wiw#post-1277621 Sat, 14 Jun 2014 00:22:25 +0000 Windchime 1277621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First, your wiw: I very much like the juxtaposition of the casual "chambray" shirt with the pencil skirt (very attractive skirt, by the way). Hmm...I wonder if this is an outfit where oxfords or sneakers might work...</p> <p>As for the light-colored sweater, from what I can see in the pictures, I'd choose the small, rather than the extra small. It looks like you would feel more comfortable in it and appears more fashion forward. Or try the petite small, if it's available. Then toss on a cami with it and be glad for one more layer of defense against cold a.c! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/light-colored-not-too-sheer-talbots-sweater--what-size-plus-wiw#post-1277606 Fri, 13 Jun 2014 23:54:04 +0000 unfrumped 1277606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie's&nbsp;sheer &nbsp;top post really touched on my summer tops dilemmas--I need coverage and no grinning so I tend toward&nbsp;dark colors, &nbsp;but could also really use a lighter color to look summery with darker bottoms.</p> <p>Here is a Talbot's linen sweater I'm trying because it's a thicker knit.<br />I really like how easy it seems to wear--toss over pencil skirt or slim pants.<br />2 dilemmas are: size, and whether it's still too sheer--it does "grin" a bit with dark bottoms--black pants especially--but I think IRL it&nbsp;might be tolerable.<br />I actually could wear a nude cami under, since I'll be in A/C, if needed for upper camoflage, but that would&nbsp; not fix the contrast issue completely.</p> <p>1-2--XS first then S with skirt<br />3-4 XS then S with tapered pants<br />5--? I think XS with pleated pants (Angie, cover&nbsp; your eyes--I can't roll them any higher as they stick to my calves there)</p> <p>XS isn't as overwhelming but also does not give as much of a modern slouchy look. S is pretty big--it starts to get heavy, actually-- but the extra hip room and length&nbsp; &nbsp;helps over slim pants especially -- being a bit more tunic-like gives me the coverage I want with the pants (clothing confidence that we've discussed!) .</p> <p>Pic 6&nbsp;--<u>not</u> going to keep this AT linen back-button sweater. I&nbsp; &nbsp;like the style very much, but it's very thin, itchy, and wrinkly--so the fabric does not project a polished-enough&nbsp;look; &nbsp;maybe would work for casual wear. Plus, while the color is a good light neutral, it's blah on me, in this fabric.</p> <p>Pic 7-- WIW pic: AT "chambray" shirt (not a true chambray) + pencil skirt. I'm really preferring slightly longer skirts--even just an inch--&nbsp;but still really like this one and am trying to get some summer use. Ballet flats may be a bit blah as well but I wanted a not-busy shoe with the skirt pattern, and long-day comfort.</p> <p>I&nbsp;have a leaning on the Talbot's sweater but will await opinions! Or, do I not have the frame to carry it off, anyways? I just realized also perhaps it comes in petite and I should try PS.</p> <p>Also, it comes in a lovely gleaming brownish color--Driftwood I think-- but it does not work for the bottoms I need. It is lovely with white pants. Shout out to Parsley. </p>