https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mastering-stripes Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 18 May 2026 03:36:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mastering-stripes#post-308942 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 03:26:50 +0000 Lisa 308942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also vote for stripes in #1 over #2. In #3, the stripes are so small, the top almost looks gray and not black and white striped. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mastering-stripes#post-308933 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 03:08:28 +0000 Zoe B. 308933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really like the first top. It must be the right combination of boxy and shorter length because it looks perfect on you. The second one is different enough from the first, so you can keep it if you love stripes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mastering-stripes#post-308888 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 00:49:46 +0000 taylor 308888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am head over heels for #1 ...bold stripes with the red skirt!! Fabulous combo on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mastering-stripes#post-308887 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 00:46:59 +0000 carrie 308887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like all four styles - I think the striped tops are different enough that you should keep both! Maybe #4 would be better with a denim skirt instead of the red one? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mastering-stripes#post-308756 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 19:49:38 +0000 Lynne 308756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sara, another vote for the H&amp;M sweater here - the 3/4 sleeves are lovely on you! I love the red skirt, and I would love to see the cropped pants with a black or red shoe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mastering-stripes#post-308720 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 17:51:44 +0000 MNsara 308720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Angie! I thought you might like some tomato red!! This red skirt is my reason for not jumping on the new Halogen pink one -- this red will challenge me! </p> <p>MaryK, Becky &amp; cocolion - I appreciate the boost (and MaryK's JCrew wisdom I think starting with one acceptable outfit for each top will get me going. With more practice I hope I can find another couple ways they'll work too.</p> <p>Oh, Kellygirl - no apologies needed! I just wondered because I KNOW I always benefit from heels! The taller the better for leg lengthening, but the shorter the better for fussy feet -- a perennial dilemma :-\ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mastering-stripes#post-308714 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 17:39:18 +0000 kellygirl 308714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Apologies, Sara. I didn't realize those MJ's had heels--the camera angle and your pose obscured that detail : ) I don't think you need a higher heel at all--I just meant, you know, a pump (no strap) to give it a different vibe. I think it's perfect as is--funky and fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mastering-stripes#post-308710 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 17:23:15 +0000 CocoLion 308710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both of the tops on you! But then again I love most stripes. In terms of styling, I like #1 (with skirt) and #3 (with pants).</p> <p>I like stripes layered under blazers and sweaters. Although that's not a look you need all spring or for summer, just for early spring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mastering-stripes#post-308700 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 16:56:54 +0000 Becky 308700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both tops, and the way you've styled them in #1 and #3. My hesitations about #2 and #4 have already been mentioned by others. At least one striped top is on my wish list for spring/summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mastering-stripes#post-308699 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 16:54:07 +0000 Angie 308699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer stripe #1. It's more feminine. Outfit #1 is KILLER. Love you in that combination! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mastering-stripes#post-308698 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 16:53:54 +0000 MsMary 308698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love them both!!</p> <p>And I have a J Crew 100% cotton knit top that I TRIED to shrink (it was a bit too big), to no avail. So I'd say no on the shrinkage potential. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mastering-stripes#post-308694 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 16:49:21 +0000 MNsara 308694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for the input. I do think they'll work for different needs. </p> <p>Kellygirl - the MaryJanesdo have a 2-inch heel. Do you think I need even taller? or were the heels just hidden? I know I need to figure out some hosiery too.</p> <p>AJ - great ideas! I love the little tweaks -- those thoughts never come to MY mind. I especially want to try the shirt with #2 - I'll try my denim for now. And if you ever get back to MOA, you must let me know. There's a few of us here that would love an excuse to head over for a get-together.</p> <p>jonesy &amp; lyn - the sweater is definitely bolder - almost out of my comfort zone! Then add red and I may not always be up to it! That makes the tee a nice, safe choice for some days </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mastering-stripes#post-308511 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 05:45:58 +0000 lyn* 308511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the sweater in 1 and 2! The navy and the red look great on you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mastering-stripes#post-308510 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 05:40:03 +0000 Jonesy 308510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the boxy striped sweater in 1-2--really terrific and distinctive! The second top is nice too, just not as WOW, but it looks like a great basic that would be versatile. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mastering-stripes#post-308509 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 05:39:44 +0000 AJ 308509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, just wanted to add that I'm so jealous you live near Mall of America! I was there four years ago and spent the whole day shopping and walking around until I was literally ready to drop. Luckily my hotel was right across the street! Hee-hee! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mastering-stripes#post-308507 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 05:37:40 +0000 AJ 308507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Luv #1! You just need a chain strap bag and you got Angie's Chanel inspired outfit!</p> <p>I think the sweater is too short for the capris in #2, but how about layering a chambray button up under the sweater? Then add some pearls and low vamp flats.</p> <p>#3 is fun...I just feel like a pop of color would finish it off.</p> <p>What would it look like if you belted the vest in #4? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mastering-stripes#post-308499 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 05:24:39 +0000 kellygirl 308499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in love with 1 and 2. The outfit with the red skirt is just killer on you. I love it with those Maryjanes but bet it would look even better with some heels! I'm kind of surprised, but I also like the capris ensemble and I'm not really a capri fan. The first stripe top is my fave but they are both very different. I can see having both. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mastering-stripes#post-308469 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 04:05:39 +0000 MNsara 308469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks anna &amp; sally - I was hoping to start wearing the sweater any time now, and the tee when it's not so snowy and cold.</p> <p>Yeah, sally, the khaki vest and red skirt went together better in my head :-\ I think I like the tee with the vest, so any other bottom ideas? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mastering-stripes#post-308462 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 03:51:38 +0000 Sally 308462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both of them too and think they look great with the red skirt and black pants. I dont normally like cropped pants but I like those...probably because they are quite fitting. The only thing I am not so keen on is the khaki vest with the red skirt. Im not sure why...maybe because the skirt seems too formal for it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mastering-stripes#post-308434 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 03:13:12 +0000 annagybe 308434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them both for different reasons. The H&amp;M one is similar to a traditional Breton striped top. I love the elbow patches. The second one is more of a standard stripey shirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mastering-stripes#post-308428 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 02:47:12 +0000 MNsara 308428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I came home from Mall of America shopping with two striped tops that *I* like, but there are SO many stripe variables to consider (contrast, width, etc.) that I would so appreciate any YLF feedback on these:</p> <p>#1-2: bold striped H&amp;M sweater. (It has some faux suede elbow patches!) I love short boxy sweaters, but they do not always love me back.<br /> #3-4: a JCrew skinny striped tee. </p> <p>With my short arms I actually love things 3/4 sleeved! (I also foolishly love cropped pants, and keep trying ways to make them work ;-)</p> <p>If keepers, any styling tips? I'm not fully styled here, but I see they need 'more'.</p> <p>BONUS: Does anyone know if JCrew 100% cotton tees shrink? (I plan to wash warm and lighty dry, then hang.) </p>