https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-budget-busted Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:01:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-budget-busted#post-1523490 Mon, 20 Jul 2015 14:29:01 +0000 Lisa 1523490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice picks. &nbsp;I'm with you, if an item requires shopping for everything else to make it work, I would probably return it unless I was specifically seeking to increase the size of my wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-budget-busted#post-1522697 Sat, 18 Jul 2015 22:49:46 +0000 catgirl 1522697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad you're returning the culottes - they look much blockier than you are, and not fluid enough to show that it's the material and not you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-budget-busted#post-1522688 Sat, 18 Jul 2015 22:23:15 +0000 Jenny H 1522688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I returned the culottes and the sneakers today. I thought about buying the Eileen Fisher tee but I couldn't quite wrap my head around spending $90 on a tee even though I love the asymmetrical hem detail. I'm tempted to take my sewing machine to a tee shirt and see if I can make my own version. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-budget-busted#post-1522480 Sat, 18 Jul 2015 15:06:54 +0000 crutcher 1522480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good for you...fab selections...I am not sure about the coulottes...Maybe with the softer blouse as Angie suggested?...<br />It's fun to have Christmas in July when NAS is on..isn't it?... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-budget-busted#post-1522453 Sat, 18 Jul 2015 14:35:00 +0000 Jeanie 1522453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great picks! &nbsp;Everything looks smashing on you. &nbsp;Look like you had fun shopping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-budget-busted#post-1522442 Sat, 18 Jul 2015 14:18:08 +0000 Angie 1522442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm loving the stuff on order. The stuff you're showing here is fab too. The culottes need a soft semi tucked top. Nice haul.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-budget-busted#post-1522379 Sat, 18 Jul 2015 13:01:19 +0000 Jenny H 1522379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>sterling</b>: I truly appreciate your honesty. I don't find an honest opinion to be negative, I find it to be helpful! I'm new to the silhouette, so I was having a hard time telling whether the culottes are flattering on me.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-budget-busted#post-1522346 Sat, 18 Jul 2015 11:27:50 +0000 Anonymous 1522346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great purchases. &nbsp;Congratulations.</p> <p>I love the first three outfits. &nbsp;I'm surprised no commented on numbers 3/4, I love them on you. &nbsp;You look fabulous in numbers 5/6. &nbsp;The blouse does not seem too big at all (to my eye). &nbsp;I really like you in numbers 1/2 as well. &nbsp;</p> <p>I hate to be negative. &nbsp;I do not like the culottes at all. &nbsp;They seem to be too wide for you and cut across your body at the wrong proportion. &nbsp;Perhaps my eye is still adjusting, but they do not appear to be flattering in the least. &nbsp;If you decide to return them, I second that option.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-budget-busted#post-1522335 Sat, 18 Jul 2015 11:07:36 +0000 Jenny H 1522335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Thistle,</b><b> fannieb</b>, <b>smittie, and ElleH</b> thank you for the compliments.<br /><b><br />deb</b>, how fun to be twins. I look forward to seeing you in your tunic! </p> <p><b>raven1</b>, I don't think I have any drooping in the behind that I can detect with the Zella capris. They have a wide waistband. To fit my hips with lots of ease, the size I got is slightly loose at the waist but there is a drawstring, so I have tightened it slightly.</p> <p>After a nights sleep, I'm not sure I see myself keeping the culottes.<br /> And I'm still thinking about the Eileen Fisher top and skinny jeans I<br /> left behind... Since I have a limited budget I'm thinking about returning the sneakers and the culottes. My orthotics don't fit into the sneakers very well so they might not be as comfortable to wear as I would like. I might go back for the EF top. I actually don't own any jeans that fit me like a skinny (due to my narrow calves, the pair of skinny jeans I own fit me like a straight leg). I'm wondering if I could find a slightly less expensive pair of skinnies that actually fit me like a skinny.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-budget-busted#post-1522227 Sat, 18 Jul 2015 04:08:04 +0000 Anonymous 1522227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like outfits 1/2 and 5/6 the best. I agree the skirt is a good look for you. </p> <p>The funny thing is I've had the Zella capris in and out of my cart about 3 times. They were out but I love them so much on you (and I think we have similar body types) that I am reconsidering. About a year ago I tried on a similar Nike pair that I swear made me feel like I was wearing a diaper, but all of the reviews were great. So, does the elastic waist cause any excess gather/drooping of fabric from behind? I can see a lot of people are liking this fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-budget-busted#post-1522102 Fri, 17 Jul 2015 23:17:26 +0000 ElleH 1522102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The culottes look good with what you have paired them with here. I love the Zella capri's on you. I can't tell if the Pleione top is too big bu the skirt is amazing. The moto seems to fit you but if you're unsure keep looking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-budget-busted#post-1522097 Fri, 17 Jul 2015 23:07:10 +0000 Anonymous 1522097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those zella capris look great on you! The sneakers go nicely too!<br />I also love the eileen fisher top and grey skinnies on you. I know you didn't get that. I prefer that EF shirt to the blue blouse, although the blue blouse is nice too, and isn't too big. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-budget-busted#post-1522086 Fri, 17 Jul 2015 22:47:43 +0000 deb 1522086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the Pleione in the same color. We are now twins. I find banded tops work best with my culottes, Or even a short boxy top.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-budget-busted#post-1522082 Fri, 17 Jul 2015 22:44:41 +0000 frannieb 1522082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What fab pieces you picked. &nbsp;You legs look a mile long and fab in the pants and pencil skirt.<br />I am just jumping on the colutte train so don't have much adive but both outfits look good to me how you styled them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-budget-busted#post-1522072 Fri, 17 Jul 2015 22:33:26 +0000 Thistle 1522072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It really is like Christmas in July. I save for it now like I do Christmas. </p> <p>You have some fab pieces selected! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-budget-busted#post-1522038 Fri, 17 Jul 2015 21:59:34 +0000 Jenny H 1522038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are items I tried but decided to not to buy:<br />Sweater: wasn't in stock in the wine color but tried it in black. Not too exciting.</p> <p>Calson Shaw Collar blazer: I wanted to like this because I really want a knit blazer. But there's just something funny about this one when I put it on. Can't explain it.</p> <p>Vince Camuto Trumpet Skirt: Lovely skirt but the problem is it looks like every other skirt I own.</p> <p>NYDJ Samantha: I liked these but didn't love them.</p> <p>Vegan tote: This just looked cheap. I guess it should not be surprising given the price. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-budget-busted#post-1522032 Fri, 17 Jul 2015 21:55:04 +0000 Jenny H 1522032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>Joy</b>! The back zipper on the skirt really is great.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-budget-busted#post-1522030 Fri, 17 Jul 2015 21:52:42 +0000 Jenny H 1522030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really wanted these but they were too expensive:<br />Eileen Fisher Asymmetrical Hem Top<br />NYDJ Ami Super Skinnies </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-budget-busted#post-1522029 Fri, 17 Jul 2015 21:51:50 +0000 Anonymous 1522029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great stuff. I'm not ready to replace myHalogen seamed pencil skirt from a few years ago, but I want the back zipper! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-budget-busted#post-1522023 Fri, 17 Jul 2015 21:47:57 +0000 Jenny H 1522023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>On order:</b><br />Munro Abbey in Red. The narrows fit me! I tried on the black in the store but that was the only color they had in my size.</p> <p><b>Thinking about ordering (not in stock at the store):</b><br />Halogen Drape Neck Top <br />Pebble Vegan Tote</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-budget-busted#post-1522020 Fri, 17 Jul 2015 21:44:08 +0000 Jenny H 1522020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I went crazy (for me) at Nordstrom today and busted my budget. I'll start off here with what came home with me and then I will continue with what I have ordered and what I'm thinking about ordering. </p> <p><b>Photos 1-2: </b>Zella capris (shown with a tee) and Joseph Seibel sneakers. Never worn any bottoms remotely like this. They are comfy but this is very new for me.</p> <p><b>Photos 3-4: </b>Drape Collar Jacket and Wit &amp; Wisdom Skinnies (not so skinny on me). I have been wanting a non-black moto-ish jacket and I'm wondering if this is it?&nbsp; I think I could wear the jeans to work.</p> <p><b>Photos 5-6: </b>My favorite outfit of the bunch. Halogen pencil skirt and Pleione Tunic. Is the top too big? I never wear pencil skirts because I never know when I will be hopping on a bikeshare bike and they are hard to bike in. But I think I can bike in this skirt because you can unzip the bottom. Happy happy happy!</p> <p><b>Photos 7-8: </b>Culottes-- Help! I don't know if I have any good tops to wear with this. I'm not sure I want to keep it if it means I have to buy new tops...</p> </p>