https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/made-an-impulse-purchase---did-i-screw-up Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:31:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/made-an-impulse-purchase---did-i-screw-up/page/2#post-1381882 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:17:54 +0000 Anonymous 1381882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another yes vote from me. I like it on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/made-an-impulse-purchase---did-i-screw-up/page/2#post-1381873 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:03:56 +0000 Kim 1381873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it a lot on you, and it doesn't add to your bust at all.&nbsp; I think it's all the pattern going on in the sweater, and the texture.&nbsp; If this was a plain white sweater I think you'd have more trouble with the bustiness thing, but this one is very textured and that seems to be distracting from the "huge swath" of material over the bust.</p> <p>Where did you get it? I've been looking for a WHITE cable knit (not cream, or off-white) for 2 years now.&nbsp; I wonder how it would look on NON-busty me? LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/made-an-impulse-purchase---did-i-screw-up/page/2#post-1381843 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 16:30:14 +0000 rachylou 1381843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it. Lurex scares me, but it looks really good here. The neckline is working on you definitely - it may be high, but the boat neck counteracts as others have said. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/made-an-impulse-purchase---did-i-screw-up#post-1381805 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 15:56:28 +0000 Inge 1381805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a yay vote too, Michelle. The subtle boat neck and vertical lines in the sweater are flattering, and that colour is amazing on you. I think you got yourself a keeper here:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/made-an-impulse-purchase---did-i-screw-up#post-1381786 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 15:43:22 +0000 Diana 1381786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks great on you, Michelle!&nbsp; I like the button detail at the shoulders and the boat neck.&nbsp; </p> <p>I've found that with bulky and cable knits the key is to go for a fluid fit that does not cling/stretch over one's problem areas (in my case, it's hips, not bust, but it's the same idea).&nbsp; You have a very nice fluid fit going on here.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/made-an-impulse-purchase---did-i-screw-up#post-1381768 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 15:03:18 +0000 Angie 1381768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My thumbs are up too. You look GREAT in white. The slightly boat shape of the neck&nbsp;does a lot to flatter the neckline.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/made-an-impulse-purchase---did-i-screw-up#post-1381746 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 14:43:29 +0000 AviaMariah 1381746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for keep. &nbsp;I don't think it looks bulky at all. &nbsp;Can't wait to see how you style it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/made-an-impulse-purchase---did-i-screw-up#post-1381741 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 14:32:24 +0000 Von 1381741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I really like this. It has the look of a chunky sweater, but doesn't really scream "bulky" to me.&nbsp; I'm always on the search for those, because a true bulky sweater just doesn't move at all. This one looks like it would be nice with jeans and boots, or leggings even. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/made-an-impulse-purchase---did-i-screw-up#post-1381736 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 14:23:48 +0000 Janet 1381736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm late to this, but I really like it on you! I agree with Sveta that the slight boat neck helps give an impression of a bit more openness at the neckline. I share your "busty" concern, and I've found this kind of cut works for me too, whereas a high crewneck is not my most flattering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/made-an-impulse-purchase---did-i-screw-up#post-1381730 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 14:17:34 +0000 Michelle 1381730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Ellie. You've reminded me that I'll try, yet again, to scrunch the sleeves. I enjoy doing it, but they always fall back down. :p <br />Glad you think it looks fluid rather than just too big. <br />Your reply </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/made-an-impulse-purchase---did-i-screw-up#post-1381616 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 12:21:18 +0000 Elly 1381616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it as well. It looks fresh on you. I like it but don't love it with the pearls-- a less graduated strand may work better. I like the scarf idea. My least favorite part of the sweater is that the sleeves are a tiny bit wide at the cuff. I find the neckline nice on you and love the fluid texture and color on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/made-an-impulse-purchase---did-i-screw-up#post-1381575 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 11:09:19 +0000 Michelle 1381575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also Beth Ann, "bustitude" is in the lexicon effective immediately. :)<br />Your reply </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/made-an-impulse-purchase---did-i-screw-up#post-1381574 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 11:04:46 +0000 Michelle 1381574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're&nbsp; helping me a lot here, guys! Because the more I look at the sweater from a strictly tactile perspective, the more I like it. Does it add a whole lot of bulk due to the cabling at the front, or did the designers manage to keep it reasonably streamlined despite the inherently un-slimming nature of chunky knits?<br />&nbsp;Your reply </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/made-an-impulse-purchase---did-i-screw-up#post-1381514 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 06:02:30 +0000 catgirl 1381514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this looks incredibly good.&nbsp; Especially for a sweater style that I find difficult (white, cabled, chunky).&nbsp; The color is fantastic on you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/made-an-impulse-purchase---did-i-screw-up#post-1381507 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 05:23:37 +0000 Elle 1381507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another keep vote.&nbsp; I like it better without the pearls which distract from the lovely pattern of the sweater </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/made-an-impulse-purchase---did-i-screw-up#post-1381505 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 05:21:08 +0000 Adelfa 1381505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think another thing that makes this neckline work is that the cream color matches your skin. A dark color would cut you off, but this does much less, if that makes sense.</p> <p>I like how there's texture but without too much bulk. My figure type is similar to yours and I've decided that bulk is the kiss of death. As you say there's drape here and it is very attractive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/made-an-impulse-purchase---did-i-screw-up#post-1381497 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 04:48:18 +0000 Beth Ann 1381497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha!&nbsp; "Blaze of busty bustiness!"&nbsp; I so get that!&nbsp; What about "bustitude?"</p> <p>I echo Sveta -- the vertical line, great fit, and the slight boatneck make this work for you.&nbsp; The fact that it feels cuddly is definitely important, too.&nbsp; A sweater should be soft and cozy!</p> <p>You look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/made-an-impulse-purchase---did-i-screw-up#post-1381486 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 04:30:40 +0000 Anonymous 1381486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay, keep. You look wonderful in white and the fit looks good and comfy. Enjoy </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/made-an-impulse-purchase---did-i-screw-up#post-1381474 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 04:12:51 +0000 Debbie 1381474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the boat neck works and I say keep. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/made-an-impulse-purchase---did-i-screw-up#post-1381455 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 03:35:16 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1381455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Michelle, I am with Sveta--the boat neck and the buttons on the shoulders make this style very different from a high crew neck. I find it very flattering on you. Perhaps the vertical lines in the design also contribute, as marianna notes. But the overall effect is really nice; no worries about busty bustiness! It's a shirttail-shaped hem, right? I love that, too. <br />I don't think the pearls add anything, and with the buttons at the shoulder, I'm not sure you need a pendant. A scarf could work if you'd like to add one, but I don't find it necessary for figure-flattery purposes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/made-an-impulse-purchase---did-i-screw-up#post-1381433 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 03:12:14 +0000 Michelle 1381433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carla, I'm about to send you a promo code so you can order it for less. :)<br />Your reply </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/made-an-impulse-purchase---did-i-screw-up#post-1381431 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 03:07:51 +0000 Suz 1381431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another yay vote here, Michelle. It's a lovely sweater and fits well. The cabling gives it those vertical lines. If it doesn't feel uncomfortable, I'd keep and enjoy! It sounds as if you have good ideas for styling it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/made-an-impulse-purchase---did-i-screw-up#post-1381430 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 03:07:45 +0000 Carla 1381430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey! This is the sweater I 've been looking for! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/made-an-impulse-purchase---did-i-screw-up#post-1381389 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 02:35:37 +0000 Michelle 1381389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Seriously Sveta, having shopped with you in person and seen first-hand how discerning you are (in the best possible way), this is massively encouraging!<br />The rest of you are making me feel very encouraged too. <br />Also, I'm kind of in love with high-low hemlines. :)<br />Your reply </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/made-an-impulse-purchase---did-i-screw-up#post-1381382 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 02:30:01 +0000 Sveta 1381382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that slight boatneck neckline alleviates the high neck issue by showing some skin. I like it!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/made-an-impulse-purchase---did-i-screw-up#post-1381370 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 02:25:06 +0000 abc 1381370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes! I was thinking a scarf could help the neckline issue. Not that it's an issue. But you know what I mean. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/made-an-impulse-purchase---did-i-screw-up#post-1381367 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 02:22:24 +0000 Michelle 1381367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm kind of amazed, guys. So my boobs don't look like they're about to subsume my body in a blaze of busty bustiness? Seriously????? Because assuming it's honestly ok I'm totally keeping this. :)&nbsp; <br />My original idea for tomorrow was to wear this with dark-wash bootcut jeans and throw on a black and metallic silk scarf with the Angie knot pulled very low. <br />Your reply </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/made-an-impulse-purchase---did-i-screw-up#post-1381359 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 02:18:30 +0000 tulle 1381359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel for you, Michelle.&nbsp; It's rotten when you love everything about a piece except That One Thing That Will Drive You Crazy.&nbsp; I have no bust to speak of, but my well-endowed, broad-shouldered daughter struggles with this, and I've seen how wonderful she looks in deep v-necks and scoops, and had to talk her out of some high-necked tops that irritated her.&nbsp; There are tricks you can try for a bit of verticality--a long scarf draped around to fall on either side of your neck, a chunky pendant on long chain, etc.--but if you find yourself tugging at the neckline, you may want to keep looking for a more open-necked version of this pretty sweater. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/made-an-impulse-purchase---did-i-screw-up#post-1381357 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 02:15:21 +0000 Missey 1381357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the sweater fits you very well and is quite flattering on you!&nbsp; Nix the pearls. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/made-an-impulse-purchase---did-i-screw-up#post-1381356 Thu, 23 Oct 2014 02:14:37 +0000 amiable 1381356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like it too Michelle - and I find it definitely flattering, in spite of the higher-than-usual neckline. &nbsp;I think you can wear this and enjoy it! </p>