https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-deliberations Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:40:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-deliberations#post-1696209 Sun, 17 Jul 2016 13:13:50 +0000 Tanya 1696209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love what you ordered, DIana, especially the burgundy booties, and I hope everything works out for you.</p> <p>I am also very tempted by the BCBG dress, the colors are delicious.&nbsp; But I bought many dresses this season and I can not wear them at work, so am trying to stay away... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-deliberations#post-1696205 Sun, 17 Jul 2016 13:09:53 +0000 Diana 1696205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Although now I see that Angie has the dress in her finds...... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-deliberations#post-1696198 Sun, 17 Jul 2016 12:47:36 +0000 Diana 1696198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nancy, you can never have too many coats for Boston! :P</p> <p>So, the onzie gypsy pants popped back in and I caught them (not in time for my triple points day though). I also ordered this top shop blouse - I have been wanting something with the open back trend but most open so high that my bra band shows, and I don't want to always wear a cami. This one would be work appropriate while still nodding to the trend. </p> <p>Also tempted by the bcbg dress but I don't really need it, and I can't tell how dressy it is (I'd want a smart casual day dress, basically, that could be dressed up for biz cas). So I'm going to wait for now. </p> <p>I think I'm done, at least until Angie's picks come out..... ;)</p> <p>ETA: I have been at a conference since Wednesday, which is very busy and tiring but also affords a lot of small bits of time to surf the NAS on my phone (during boring talks, etc...) plus it's so hot in Florida that I don't want to leave the hotel. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-deliberations#post-1695945 Sat, 16 Jul 2016 21:43:49 +0000 Mochi 1695945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like that RL hooded trench. Maybe I'll give it a go, especially since I'm seeing you order it and my coat collection for our hometown, Boston, is inadequate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-deliberations#post-1695914 Sat, 16 Jul 2016 20:19:05 +0000 annagybe 1695914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really really hope those boots work for you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-deliberations#post-1695901 Sat, 16 Jul 2016 19:54:57 +0000 Diana 1695901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also was tempted by this RL black trench (my current black trench is slightly too small, which annoys me) but I found last year's almost identical version on the RL site for deep discount so ordered that instead. </p> <p>After looking a lot recently for hooded trenches I've come to the conclusion that most of them don't have the very polished, classic "Burberry" type of look that I like, hence why I'm trying the more casual hooded anorak and going for a regular non-hooded trench. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-deliberations#post-1695896 Sat, 16 Jul 2016 19:50:40 +0000 Diana 1695896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Update: ordered the sateen pants, navy blazer, and the navy RL anorak to try, plus the sports bra and smartwool footies. I also got the burgundy pikolino booties I asked about on a different thread. I hope some of it works out!</p> <p>I wanted the gypsy pants as well but they sold out before I got to them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-deliberations#post-1695004 Fri, 15 Jul 2016 14:59:22 +0000 Diana 1695004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, Deb had a problem with creasing at the back waist on the VC jacket when zipped, which is one of my biggest fit problems with motos... And she is taller, longer waisted, and less pear shaped than me. Do you think it's still worth a try? I would definitely want to be able to close it. </p> <p>Re: knit blazer. I want navy and the James Perse only comes in black and olive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-deliberations#post-1694923 Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:52:07 +0000 Angie 1694923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The VC jacket is a top pick and looks great on a curvy body, Diana.&nbsp;</p> <p>THIS is the knitted blazer to get if you are short waisted. It's scrumptious in every way. Comes in olive too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-deliberations#post-1694872 Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:01:35 +0000 Colette 1694872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice picks. I think you made a sound decision on the bags, coming from someone that owns too many with duplicates in the same style/color. (I'm trying to get better.) And I'm very excited to see both of your pants. Those sateen pants sounds very cool. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-deliberations#post-1694827 Fri, 15 Jul 2016 12:06:57 +0000 Anonymous 1694827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have a need, but the teal bags are very tempting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-deliberations#post-1694709 Fri, 15 Jul 2016 04:30:18 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1694709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your picks look and sound great, Diana. Those bags are such a gorgeous color, and I really like their designs. I can see why you are tempted. I think it makes sense to get the teal cross-body and not get a second teal tote. It would be nice to have a cross-body bag in that color, wouldn't it?? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-deliberations#post-1694685 Fri, 15 Jul 2016 03:24:33 +0000 Diana 1694685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>PS - for those thinking about it, the TUMI cross body is a great bag. As I said I own the exact same model in plum. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-deliberations#post-1694684 Fri, 15 Jul 2016 03:22:31 +0000 Diana 1694684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thistle, I actually have the older version of that KUT jacket with ponte sleeves and it's very versatile. If I got a leather jacket it would be outerwear, and absolutely must close and look good closed. But I'm undecided about this one. I can't help but feel $400 is a lot for a VC item. and I don't really need another leather jacket. I already have the black spiegel (which I love but which I only wear open) and my turquoise moto. </p> <p>Based on Deb's comments I don't think the fit of the VC is going to work for me so I'm dropping it from my cart. </p> <p>Also don't really think I can justify the teal bags. They're too similar to my existing bags. Will keep an eye out for deeper discount later in the season though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-deliberations#post-1694655 Fri, 15 Jul 2016 02:21:25 +0000 rachylou 1694655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want the socks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-deliberations#post-1694653 Fri, 15 Jul 2016 02:18:53 +0000 Thistle 1694653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not sure about the mixed media jacket. Are you looking for an outerwear piece? If not, I bought this at last years NAS and was pleased with it </p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/kut-from-the-kloth-ana-faux-leather-drape-front-jacket-regular-petite/4001510?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&#038;fashioncolor=BLACK" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ku.....olor=BLACK</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-deliberations#post-1694651 Fri, 15 Jul 2016 02:15:29 +0000 Thistle 1694651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your choices. I added the VC knit jacket to my order after seeing it on Deb. </p> <p>I say order it and return what you don't love. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-deliberations#post-1694640 Fri, 15 Jul 2016 02:03:58 +0000 shedev 1694640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I added the VC jacket&nbsp;and teal crossbody bag&nbsp;to my finds. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-deliberations#post-1694530 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 23:54:09 +0000 Suz 1694530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Diana, I can't answer any of your questions except to say that I like your choices for you. I think you should order a bunch of stuff and return what you don't like. Some of it won't be evident until you try on. As for the bags, I think maybe order one of them to see.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm considering the VC jacket also.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-deliberations#post-1694526 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 23:49:00 +0000 Anonymous 1694526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Diana -- I love bags more than any other woman I know. &nbsp;The teal bags are GORGEOUS. &nbsp;I worry that you might not need them (right now). &nbsp;</p> <p>Having said that, I own two Fossil bags in Fuchsia. &nbsp;I actually use both of them quite often and I never regretted my decision. &nbsp;So I guess if teal is your signature color and it makes you happy, definitely consider getting one of them. &nbsp;</p> <p>I changed my mind in the space of a few sentences ......</p> <p>THAT is why I don't have a Nordstrom credit card. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-deliberations#post-1694488 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 23:01:43 +0000 Diana 1694488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So this is the MZ Wallace that I already own (or will once it arrives, but as I said, not returnable.)&nbsp; It's VERY similar, isn't it?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-deliberations#post-1694486 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 22:57:20 +0000 crazyone 1694486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll be interested to know how the sateen pants work out for people who buy them! &nbsp;</p> <p>I would choose one of the teal bags since you love the color so much, but not both. &nbsp;In my world two teal totes is overkill but then I am a bag minimalist :)</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-deliberations#post-1694477 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 22:50:20 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1694477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Same on the shoes -- there was a pair of fringed Sam Edelman booties but I thought mostly things were too plain. I liked the teal bags as well. And was admiring the Onzie pants but in the crazier color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-deliberations#post-1694467 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 22:43:03 +0000 Diana 1694467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>PS - was disappointed in the shoe selection.&nbsp; It seemed very basic to me, but I guess that's what sells.&nbsp; But if basic is what I'm after, I can get better prices on last year's same styles at amazon.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-deliberations#post-1694464 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 22:41:24 +0000 Diana 1694464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So after my first pass through the NAS site, here is what is currently sitting in my cart, although I am by no means going to order all of it.... </p> <p>Navy Caslon knit blazer:&nbsp; I've been wanting a navy blazer for a while but don't want a very corporate or preppy one.&nbsp; I think this knit one might fit the bill, plus honestly knit blazers are a better fit for my lifestyle than woven ones.&nbsp; Not sure of the fit, though it looks more streamlined and shapely than the last couple of years' versions, which were too boxy for me.&nbsp; Will almost certainly order to try, as it's very inexpensive.</p> <p>Two by VC asymmetrical mixed media jacket: same one that Deb got.&nbsp; </p> <p>Moving Comfort Fiona sports bra: this is my favorite sports bra, and since I seem to have gone up a bra cup size my current ones are a bit tight (although I'm still using them) so I figured I'd get one in my correct size.</p> <p>Onzie gypsy pants: harem-esque, for loungewear.&nbsp; I like the paisley print. Hope the fabric is not too synthetic-feeling.&nbsp; Might be too small as they only come in 2 sizes and the larger one is listed as 6/8...</p> <p>Nordstrom sateen ankle pants.&nbsp; I don't think these look particularly good on the model but they have a lot of attributes that I have been looking for in a pant.&nbsp; Zipped cuffs, zipped pockets, mid-rise, cotton-rich fabric.&nbsp; So I think they're worth a try.&nbsp; I can't tell if the olive is going to be too brown though.</p> <p>Ralph Lauren soft shell anorak.&nbsp; I've been looking for a hooded, not-too-sporty anorak or trench for a while.&nbsp; I like that this one has a removable lining and I know the a-line shape will work for me.&nbsp; I can't tell if the fabric is water-resistant or not though.&nbsp; (I don't really need waterproof but I want rain to at least bead off somewhat rather than just soaking in).&nbsp; Has anyone seen this in person?</p> <p>Guess hooded softshell trench.&nbsp; Another option for the hooded jacket.&nbsp; I suspect I'm going to be between sizes though (I usually am in Guess coats.)&nbsp; Between this and the navy RL which do you prefer?</p> <p>VC leather and suede hooded jacket.&nbsp; I really like the mixed media aspect and the hood.&nbsp; The back is supposedly only 21" which would probably work for me (on most leather jackets, the back is too long which leads to unattractive creasing).&nbsp; It's $400 which seems high for VC.&nbsp; I HAVE been looking (not very seriously) for another black leather jacket - one criteria is that it has to work closed (since my spiegel lemming jacket absolutely can't be worn closed).&nbsp; Has anyone seen in person?&nbsp; Is the quality worth it?</p> <p>TUMI bags in teal(!):&nbsp; I am very conflicted about these.&nbsp; On the one hand, at least on my monitor, they are the absolute perfect teal, my favorite color in the world.&nbsp; On the other hand, they would both be almost exact duplicates of things I already own.&nbsp; I own the exact same crossbody already in plum, and definitely don't need a third nylon crossbody. And I literally just bought a teal MZ Wallace tote last week (on very deep, final sale, so not returnable).&nbsp; Sigh.&nbsp; Do I need two teal totes? </p> <p>Smartwool footies: I am hoping these are the same "Hide and Seek" footies that I own, just with a different name.&nbsp; </p>