https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-n-things Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-n-things#post-887080 Sun, 24 Mar 2013 09:13:58 +0000 Ingunn 887080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Too bad you're not keeping it, because I think you look fab. But you need to feel it, too, of course.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-n-things#post-887014 Sun, 24 Mar 2013 04:08:36 +0000 rae 887014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks for all the deets on linen! That just confirms that I have to take the yellow back. The blue may fare better, though. Maybe I'll wear it around the house and see.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-n-things#post-886972 Sun, 24 Mar 2013 02:33:05 +0000 Jaime 886972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sorry about the sweater bag but both outfits look fabulous. Great shoes in both too! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-n-things#post-886942 Sun, 24 Mar 2013 02:07:51 +0000 ironkurtin 886942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ loose Linen knits can definitely stretch. &nbsp;It's important to find ones that fit along the side of the body under the pits for that reason. &nbsp;If they bag there, they'll just get bigger. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-n-things#post-886691 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 18:37:39 +0000 rae 886691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The thing that bothers me about the sweater is not visible in the pics... It is the back drape that really bugs me. Very big and bubbly and makes me look huge from the side. I love slouch but not bubbling/tenting. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-n-things#post-886626 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 17:31:59 +0000 Thistle 886626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I don't know much about linen other than it wrinkles and drives me batty! I think you look fab in both, though I tend more toward #2 as it's sleek styling reminds me more of your style. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-n-things#post-886622 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 17:30:28 +0000 kellygirl 886622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I really like the look of the linen sweater--slouchy and a little RATE which works since the rest of your outfit is so polished. I do agree that linen will grow--it's a great wearable and durable fabric but you have gotta love drape (at least in knits.) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-n-things#post-886417 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 11:00:34 +0000 Anonymous 886417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like the sweater too, but I can see how it stretched out. Is it the under sleeve volume that is bugging you?<br /><br />Second outfit is gorgeous. You are giving me white bootie styling ideas. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-n-things#post-886401 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 09:41:52 +0000 Anonymous 886401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Rae FWIW I like the sweater on you but if you aren't feeling the love then I guess it's gotta go. The skinnies look fab as do your boots in 2, fabulous! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-n-things#post-886386 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 08:05:20 +0000 Ornella 886386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What Denise said. Sleek is the word and I love sleek (as well)&nbsp;on you.<br /><br />I can understand not feeling good about too much slouch, but to my eye this looks better than the navy version. However, it is about how you feel in it so&nbsp;ultimately you'll know what to do... but I really like it... just sayin'... https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-n-things#post-886356 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 06:36:23 +0000 CocoLion 886356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love the linen sweater on you! &nbsp;Both outfits are super sleek. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-n-things#post-886351 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 06:20:54 +0000 deb 886351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My linen sweaters do stretch. I think yours looks good though. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-n-things#post-886337 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 05:29:35 +0000 catgirl 886337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think the linen looks deliberately slouchy, but IKWYM about feeling unfab in it as it stretches out.&nbsp; The second outfit is AMAZING!&nbsp; And you look so fit and gorgeous.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-n-things#post-886301 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 04:05:06 +0000 Day Vies 886301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look so wonderful and yes linen does stretch when worn and shrinks when washed.&nbsp;Either way I love it. Is the belt in #1 neon?? I wish #2 were clearer because of the&nbsp;slim fit&nbsp;and&nbsp;high contrast.&nbsp;<br /><br />I do hate that your weren't feeling so fab by day's end -- I can't tell by the pictures though! ;-)&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-n-things#post-886276 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 03:35:17 +0000 Mo 886276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Those ombre skinnies are a to die for&nbsp;statement item to keep no matter what! &nbsp;I think my linen blend sweater that I wore today does ease a little with wear. &nbsp;It may be that the knit is looser with the linen? &nbsp;Not sure. &nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-n-things#post-886275 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 03:32:25 +0000 MsMary 886275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Rae, you look fab! &nbsp;And I am ridiculously happy to be your ombré skinnies twin! &nbsp; I love the pop of the white belt with them!&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><br />Yes, I think it's entirely possible for a linen sweater to stretch out, unfortunately. &nbsp;If it feels unfab, then back it must go! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-n-things#post-886271 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 03:30:40 +0000 Sveta 886271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Honestly I like how it looks - it is oversized on you but cool. Actually I prefer it to a blue one.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linen-n-things#post-886268 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 03:26:14 +0000 rae 886268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is the second time I've written a big, long post and had it disappear on me... I keep closing the window without choosing my category, boo...&nbsp;<br /><br />Anyway, I wore the yellow linen sweater today, and it didn't feel fab at all. Is it possible for linen to stretch out? It just felt huge by the end of the day.&nbsp;Might have to return both the yellow and the blue, even though the blue is a size smaller. Also, I really have to find an outdoor spot that gets nice late-morning light, because these photos stink. :(<br /><br />On a positive not, though, I got a good compliment on my ombre skinnies from a gal in the dresses department. She even found me again today to ask where I got them - so glad I didn't purge these back when I considered the gray version.&nbsp;<br /><br />Olivia Sky linen sweater - Rack<br />James Perse tank - flea market<br />CK belt - Marshall's<br />Gap Really Skinnies - Ebay<br />Born pumps - Nordies<br />Cat pendant - Madewell<br /><br />Abound pullover - Rack<br />White belt - flea market<br />Jolt ombre skinnies - Marshall's<br />80%20 booties - Karmaloop<br />Snake necklace - gift from friend