https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-specials-and-staples Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:23:08 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-specials-and-staples#post-1530801 Fri, 31 Jul 2015 16:57:11 +0000 CocoLion 1530801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Too bad the cape sweater didn't work, I love it. &nbsp;I think the wide leg pants are fab though, they will add so much outfit variety to your looks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-specials-and-staples#post-1530523 Fri, 31 Jul 2015 02:32:45 +0000 Anonymous 1530523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These posts are so fun to read. Congratulions on your finds. They are great. Especially the bag. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-specials-and-staples#post-1530515 Fri, 31 Jul 2015 02:06:09 +0000 Nadya 1530515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a nice coat, Tina. Sometimes it's just about how you wear it - with skinny pants it might be perfect on you. So hard to know, sometimes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-specials-and-staples#post-1530425 Thu, 30 Jul 2015 23:16:09 +0000 Tina 1530425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm. I like your point about the cardigan. Now I'm rethinking my huge sweater coat because it does look like I'm just trying to cover up my "extra curvy" parts, and at just over 5'4" it probably totally engulfs me. <br /><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/caslon-stripe-sweater-coat-regular-petite/3947042?origin=category-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=HEATHER+GREY-+BLACK+STRIPE&amp;resultback=4592" rel="nofollow"><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/caslon-stripe-sweater-coat-regular-petite/3947042?origin=category-person" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ca.....ory-person</a>...</a></p> <p>&nbsp;I love, love, love the bag. Wish I had room in my wardrobe for another. </p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-specials-and-staples#post-1529986 Thu, 30 Jul 2015 11:43:38 +0000 Susie 1529986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like you made very wise decisions and ended up with real winners! I got bootcut pants in black and I'm excited to have a different silhouette in one of my go to essentials.</p> <p>And I still love the bag and the oxfords! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-specials-and-staples#post-1529959 Thu, 30 Jul 2015 09:06:10 +0000 Suz 1529959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are some lovely choices. Great bag and topper!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-specials-and-staples#post-1529907 Thu, 30 Jul 2015 04:50:04 +0000 Anonymous 1529907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You ended up with gorgeous pieces. You are ready for cooler weather. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-specials-and-staples#post-1529906 Thu, 30 Jul 2015 04:44:38 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1529906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Too bad the dress and sweater didn't work out, but the other pieces are terrific. I really like those wide-legged pants--they look like they will be fun and flattering to wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-specials-and-staples#post-1529893 Thu, 30 Jul 2015 04:18:41 +0000 Nadya 1529893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's 96 here today.... Definitely looking forward to wearing it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-specials-and-staples#post-1529891 Thu, 30 Jul 2015 04:16:37 +0000 catgirl 1529891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It helped me too! I did order the petite to try because of Dash but one or the other is staying and I can't wait to wear it. We should start some inspo threads on it when we are wearing it more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-specials-and-staples#post-1529889 Thu, 30 Jul 2015 04:14:55 +0000 Nadya 1529889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, your threads on the green jacket were SO helpful. I had similar concerns about whether I'd wear it and it was good to follow along. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-specials-and-staples#post-1529884 Thu, 30 Jul 2015 04:09:12 +0000 catgirl 1529884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! Another jacket twin! I love the Brahmin bag, and a friend bought that white and blue striped blouse. Nice haul! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-specials-and-staples#post-1529882 Thu, 30 Jul 2015 04:04:30 +0000 Nadya 1529882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I tried everything on last weekend on a cool morning and found where my enthusiasm had led me astray. The dress was too big in the bodice. The next size down didn't work either, so back it went. </p> <p>The brown cardigan whose side draped I'd liked so much, didn't do as much from the front. As a plus size middle aged woman I try to stay well clear of anything that reflects a feeling of "I gave up and went for something big and concealing" and this crossed that line for me Saturday, despite of, or because of, its coziness.</p> <p>However the much admired NYDJ ski pants are staying with me, as are a pair of black very wide leg pants. I'd hoped for the cream colored, but in my opinion they really needed a lining, so the black are staying for a fun option. FYI, these run big - I went down a size and I'm not on the small end of my normal size right now.</p> <p>I wore this pretty green blouse to work Monday where it was much admired :)</p> <p>It been fun to go shopping with you all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-specials-and-staples#post-1520745 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 03:01:03 +0000 Nadya 1520745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Susie, the oxfords are a dark metallic grey. I agree they look bronze in the web, but in person they're not. I hope you take a look - they're pretty awesome </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-specials-and-staples#post-1520637 Wed, 15 Jul 2015 23:25:04 +0000 frannieb 1520637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great picks -&nbsp;<br />I would agree the Vince dress looks much better in real life then in the pictures. I wanted to try on but they didn't have my size at my nordstroms. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-specials-and-staples#post-1520373 Wed, 15 Jul 2015 16:35:00 +0000 Thistle 1520373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So gorgeous!! I love your picks.&nbsp; I have been eying that long black vest, but I wasn't sure I could pull it off.&nbsp; Would love to see you in it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-specials-and-staples#post-1520363 Wed, 15 Jul 2015 16:28:28 +0000 rachylou 1520363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh I like these picks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-specials-and-staples#post-1520280 Wed, 15 Jul 2015 14:06:51 +0000 Anonymous 1520280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Loving the look of these and your thoughts. Check that gorgeous Brahmin bag with your stuff in it to make sure that it actually stays standing on those little legs. Mine doesn't and it is annoying. ( It is probably too tall and narrow). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-specials-and-staples#post-1520266 Wed, 15 Jul 2015 13:45:53 +0000 Angie 1520266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OOOOH. Amazing stuff, Nadya. Loving the edge with lots of ladylike fabness. Hard to say whether you should keep or return anything because we can't see it on - nor do we know what you have. But let us know if we can further help out, and lovely to see you back on the forum.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-specials-and-staples#post-1520258 Wed, 15 Jul 2015 13:39:50 +0000 jackiec 1520258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've got some great stuff! I like the sound of the soft, drapey sweater </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-specials-and-staples#post-1520242 Wed, 15 Jul 2015 13:13:02 +0000 Susie 1520242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great choices! I LOVE the bag; it's gorgeous. The vest and jacket are perfect for adding modern polish to outfits. </p> <p>And the shoes are awesome. They say the color is pewter yet it looks bronze to me...is it really pewter? If so, I am tempted to try them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-specials-and-staples#post-1520232 Wed, 15 Jul 2015 12:56:08 +0000 Eliza 1520232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! The shoes and bag stopped me in my tracks. The size and shape of the Brahmin, as well as the important (to me) detail of having feet to protect the bag are awesome. I love oxfords and those kick it up a few notches. Both potential work horses. The vest looks awesome and I love the longer jacket style for silhouette variety. Back to check out all the fabulous tops. Great choices all around. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-specials-and-staples#post-1520182 Wed, 15 Jul 2015 10:31:37 +0000 Joyce B 1520182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are great items and you will get a lot of different outfits with them.<br /> Thanks for sharing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-specials-and-staples#post-1520176 Wed, 15 Jul 2015 10:23:17 +0000 kkards 1520176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>beautiful bag! i think its lady like, but with a slight edge, just fab! and the oxfords are gorgeous as well. i'm really loving the 70s vibe of the dress, and vest….i really like the idea of the longer topper, but i have one that I've had trouble actually wearing….but seeing all of them offered in this years NAS, i'm going to make a bigger effort.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-specials-and-staples#post-1520119 Wed, 15 Jul 2015 05:33:05 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1520119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These all look and sound wonderful for you, Nadya. I love the bag and shoes especially. I couldn't believe it when I saw those shoes--they are just what I was looking for,<i> last year</i>! And the bag is gorgeous. Brahmin bags are so classy and well made. I think you'll enjoy carrying it for a lot of years. </p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-specials-and-staples#post-1520111 Wed, 15 Jul 2015 05:10:16 +0000 Nadya 1520111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Going into NAS this year, Angie's advice to use it as an opportunity to buy a few special pieces was in my mind. I intended to buy one or two special pieces and then stock up on work wardrobe needs and staples. I ended up with three special pieces and I'm trying to figure out if they all get to stay! They are </p> <p>Brahmin bag - I've been been shopping for a lady like black purse for a few years and I think this is it.<br /> Halogen coat - this is in place of a suit - it looks fab with a blouse and black slacks or a black skirt or sheath. My one worry is that it might be too warm for my office. I really appreciated the comments on Una's thread about this to help me think about how I'd wear it.<br /> Stuart Weitzman Oxfords - these just made my heart sing and I think they will be comfy enough for my widesh feet. My one concern is they're an inch shorter than the shoes I typically wear with winter slacks so it could involve a round of deciding which pants to hem for them. </p> <p>More normal work clothes are blouses and this dress. The picture doesn't do it justice. It has a slight 70s vibe and is knee length on my 5'6" self. The pattern is distinct and vibrant</p> <p>Wildcard #1 is this fun black vest. Really smashing on over a long sleeved blouse.<br /> Wildcard #2 is this sweater. Again, I don't think the picture does it justice. The dolman sleeves and the way the back drapes remind me of a Poiret cocoon coat, which is a style I keep hoping will have a bigger comeback! Probably don't need this, but it's a lovely brown and fun and VERY soft.</p> <p>Feedback and thoughts welcome! I always go through a simmer period as I think about how it all works and what to keep. </p>