https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-others---what-worked-and-didn%e2%80%99t Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:30:34 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-others---what-worked-and-didn%e2%80%99t/page/2#post-2272919 Wed, 20 Jul 2022 02:03:32 +0000 Jaime 2272919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you about lightweight long sleeve cotton tops for summer. Skirt looks good - I always associate ditsy prints with stompy boots (aka Elaine from Seinfeld) so thumbs up from me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-others---what-worked-and-didn%e2%80%99t/page/2#post-2272898 Wed, 20 Jul 2022 00:39:19 +0000 Kathie 2272898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late chiming in, but I really like how you styled the skirt with the graphic tee, and with the black components. I can see how you were intrigued by the print, and somehow, despite the size of the flowers and exuberant colors, it veers more moody than twee to my eye. It's hard to find non-precious summer clothes that will also last more than one season. Love the Z&amp;V blouse and SE coat on you, from the first try-on of those. You had an excellent NAS! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-others---what-worked-and-didn%e2%80%99t/page/2#post-2272862 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 23:00:34 +0000 Suz 2272862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Graphic tee makes the skirt work well for you, to my eye. Yay! I totally hear your need/ wish for good summer skirts. I gave up, since our summer seems to be so short this year -- just making do! But I will be on the hunt again next year.)</p> <p>LOVE your other sale and non sale purchases. The Z&amp;V blouse is fabulous, of course.&nbsp;</p> <p>I like the Zella tee a lot! I should see if it is in Canada and available. What you say is so true -- anything that can crossover like that can work really hard for a person.&nbsp;</p> <p>SO much fun about the backpack and jacket!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-others---what-worked-and-didn%e2%80%99t#post-2272859 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 22:47:19 +0000 Anonymous 2272859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I enjoy your thoughts and analysis of the items. The cotton button down shirt is a nice piece for a cool summer day or evening. Hopes it makes the cut. </p> <p>I also have hopes for the floral skirt. My order should be here tomorrow but I probably won’t pick it up at the post office until Friday. Some good styling ideas in your thread </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-others---what-worked-and-didn%e2%80%99t#post-2272851 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 22:11:22 +0000 Angie 2272851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OOOH! YUMMY with the fun graphic tee. Arty and creative. Very nicely done!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-others---what-worked-and-didn%e2%80%99t#post-2272847 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 22:04:58 +0000 Lana 2272847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the skirt and I think the slit saves it, making it a mix of edgy and feminine.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-others---what-worked-and-didn%e2%80%99t#post-2272843 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 21:42:22 +0000 DonnaF 2272843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting how the skirt colors look a bit different in the closeup. You styled it well and I'm glad you've identified other combos.&nbsp;</p> <p>I just ordered your Zella top but in black. We'll see if it's too long and shows my bra in back. The gear but not too gear-ish had me intrigued, especially for vacation wear, not that I ever take vacations.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-others---what-worked-and-didn%e2%80%99t#post-2272840 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 21:13:19 +0000 Windchime 2272840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I enjoy reading your analysis about what did and didn’t work.</p> <p>I actually thought of you when I first saw that Z&amp;V blouse; it is really fabulous and so you! The coat is another great piece for you, and you had to have that floral backpack!<div><br /></div><div>I really wasn’t sure about the skirt for you until you showed it styled for your outing; now it works.&nbsp;<br /><div><br /></div><div>The Zella tee in the same color arrived at my home yesterday; I wore it to Tai Chi class last night, and it’s going to a cottage with me this weekend. Like you said, it can be worn without looking too gear-ish.&nbsp;</div></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-others---what-worked-and-didn%e2%80%99t#post-2272827 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 19:12:07 +0000 Aquamarine 2272827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wasn’t sure about the skirt untiI saw the slit, which seems to toughen it up and keeps it from veering into cute/prairie. I like both ways you’ve styled it and I think you make it work with all the accompanying pieces.&nbsp;<br /><div><br /></div><div>Looks like a good NAS for you.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-others---what-worked-and-didn%e2%80%99t#post-2272826 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 18:30:33 +0000 Janet 2272826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all! The skirt had a good outing. It made me wear a beloved but rarely-worn tee, which is a good thing. I have a couple others that play well with it. A jacket really helps, so maybe this will get some love in the spring and fall months too. It’s inexpensive and comfortable enough — and not precious, no silk or anything delicate — so I can grunge it up nicely. I just remembered that I have a black tee with a distressed neckline — that would grunge it up as well. Considering how muted nearly all my other skirts are, I’m keeping this one as a bit of a wild card. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-others---what-worked-and-didn%e2%80%99t#post-2272824 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 17:55:23 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2272824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You got some great finds, and I can't wait to see WIWs of that Z+V top!</p> <p>Regarding the skirt: I'm on the fence.&nbsp; &nbsp;I realize these are just photos, and I can't see how this skirt performs in-person, with the colors and pattern.&nbsp; &nbsp;The best way I can put it is, in your photos, I don't see <u>you</u>.&nbsp; &nbsp;I just keep seeing the skirt.&nbsp; &nbsp;It pulls the focus from your face.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I think the turquoise top and the lettering really calms the skirt pattern down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-others---what-worked-and-didn%e2%80%99t#post-2272822 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 17:01:20 +0000 slim cat 2272822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The skirt totally works - great fit and summery vibe! Fab new additions! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-others---what-worked-and-didn%e2%80%99t#post-2272815 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 16:26:14 +0000 Vildy 2272815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's it! Less sweet now.&nbsp; Great instincts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-others---what-worked-and-didn%e2%80%99t#post-2272810 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 15:53:49 +0000 rachylou 2272810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I really like the skirt - it’s the orange that appeals. Good haul! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-others---what-worked-and-didn%e2%80%99t#post-2272808 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 15:19:38 +0000 Janet 2272808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, I think I figured out the skirt. Graphic tees, boyish button front shirts, denim jacket, and chunky shoes are elements that make it work. The color coordination doesn’t show as well in the first photo so i added a closeup. I decided to wear it today for lunch with a friend. Post-punk 80s band tee + 90s skirt and chunky black sandals make it feel much more me. The back of the shirt says “At home I feel like a tourist” which is a line from a Gang of Four song, which I kinda like for having lunch in preppy, touristy Annapolis. ;-D </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-others---what-worked-and-didn%e2%80%99t#post-2272807 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 15:00:03 +0000 DonnaF 2272807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you on the skirt; I find it tempting as well. Think long and hard whether you would pass over it on most days in favor of one of your other skirts, and whether the stars would have to line up *just right* in terms of sun, breeze, temperature, occasion, and your mood for you to wear it. </p> <p>I said I wouldn’t buy any more NAS stuff, but that Zella top has me tempted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-others---what-worked-and-didn%e2%80%99t#post-2272806 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 14:57:52 +0000 LJP 2272806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The print skirt fits well, and you style it perfectly, but I don't see the print as " you". &nbsp;Something is a little off. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-others---what-worked-and-didn%e2%80%99t#post-2272793 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 14:01:34 +0000 Irina 2272793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great choices, Janet. I love that Z&amp;V blouse on you!<br />The skirt looks good on you, I would probably try it with a white t-shirt and black sandals that you have on or a white button down shirt.&nbsp;<div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-others---what-worked-and-didn%e2%80%99t#post-2272790 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:57:03 +0000 Vildy 2272790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>graphic tee - YES!&nbsp; Let's see that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-others---what-worked-and-didn%e2%80%99t#post-2272789 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:54:23 +0000 Angie 2272789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good strategy! Trust your feelings, and keep us posted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-others---what-worked-and-didn%e2%80%99t#post-2272786 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:49:25 +0000 Janet 2272786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Angie! Yeah, my color palette does brighten up in summer and I can tolerate a few more cheery touches. I’ll see if the urge hits me to wear this skirt and see how it feels once I style it. We are in prime wearing season right now so it’s a good test. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-others---what-worked-and-didn%e2%80%99t#post-2272785 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:47:37 +0000 RobinF 2272785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the boots, hopefully the larger size works. I like the skirt and like it with black but it does seem bright for you. When Vildy said it looks too new that made sense to me. Sounds weird but I wonder if something like tea-staining it would mute it enough to be perfect on you. But I hate to have to do something like that to a skirt that is brand new.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-others---what-worked-and-didn%e2%80%99t#post-2272783 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:45:16 +0000 Angie 2272783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Graphic tee with the skirt, is a GREAT idea. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-others---what-worked-and-didn%e2%80%99t#post-2272781 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:43:00 +0000 Angie 2272781@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Skirt looks great, <b>Janet</b>! Excellent fit! You're always on the look out for Summery items that are flattering, breezy, breathable, and no fuss - and this skirt fits the bill. I can barely see it's a floral. It looks like an abstract painting, IYKWIM. Nicely toughened up with the black accents. You like orange too! I vote keep.</p> <p>KILLER fab trench and blouse!&nbsp;</p> <p>OOOOH! Matching floral jacket and backpack. *fainted*</p> <p>Hope the rest of the items work out. Shirt, dress, and trendy boots are a great idea </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-others---what-worked-and-didn%e2%80%99t#post-2272777 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:19:06 +0000 Janet 2272777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good food for thought, Vildy. Perhaps the key to that skirt is pairing it with something like a graphic tee. It's too hot here for much of the summer to rely on a denim jacket. I much prefer my skirt outfits with jackets, but it just doesn't fly in our climate. My tops need to stand on their own, but with a printed skirt, that means a simple solid top. Go too matchy, and all the cool rock'n'roll factor is lost. It's tricky, and only one of the small reasons why I don't like summer around here.&nbsp;</p> <p>Below are my current wearable summer skirt options just to give an idea of what I already own and wear.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-others---what-worked-and-didn%e2%80%99t#post-2272772 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:53:10 +0000 Vildy 2272772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like Bijou's suggestion of denim.&nbsp; Do you have a denim or white denim jacket?&nbsp; Kurt Cobain seems to wear white with his floral tea dresses. :D<br />With sweet florals I often ask myself how Kurt Cobain might wear it.&nbsp; </p> <p>ETA: Looking at Kurt :D, I think the difficulty with styling that skirt is not the risk of looking cutesy but that the fabric is too new looking. If it were more faded/muted, then all the grunge elements you could add would come into play.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-others---what-worked-and-didn%e2%80%99t#post-2272770 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:49:56 +0000 merwoman 2272770@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your keeps, that z&amp;v blouse is stunning, and I can see the coat working beautifully with your style.<br /><div>I like the pairing of black top and sandals with the skirt to toughen up the pretty pattern. How often would you reach for it? Can you wear it into the fall with taller black boots and maybe a black leather jacket?</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-others---what-worked-and-didn%e2%80%99t#post-2272764 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:19:38 +0000 Bijou 2272764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great reviews and you had a solid NAS - I hope the larger size boot works for you as it looks so useful.</p> <p>I like the skirt on you and how you have styled it with the black, a 90's grunge influence that keeps it from looking sweet. BUT - only you can answer - Will you wear it? Do you have other skirts that you are likely to want to wear in preference to this one? I have a similar skirt and like it because it also works in transitional weather with black boots and a sweater. I would wear this skirt with a denim shirt too.</p> <p>The Rails cotton shirt is not exciting looking but I find shirts like this useful at providing sun protection and a light layer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-others---what-worked-and-didn%e2%80%99t#post-2272763 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:14:22 +0000 Janet 2272763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No taupe for me. The only turquoise top I have doesn’t really go with it. My only orange is either gear or worn away from my face. The only other color I’d pair this with is white — white fisherman sandals and white tee or tie-front button down shirt. Maybe that would work and not look so heavy compared to the print. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-others---what-worked-and-didn%e2%80%99t#post-2272758 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:00:53 +0000 Vildy 2272758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Could you match a different color in the skirt?&nbsp; Do you wear taupe? </p>