https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-culling-through-nas-items Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 16 May 2026 13:00:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-culling-through-nas-items#post-381605 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 00:19:25 +0000 Sveta 381605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari, that teal blouse is awesome on you and the color is beautiful, keep this one for sure.<br /> I was also looking at Halogen sweater but honestly I did not like the quality. It feels pretty flimsy to me, I have notice a little hole on the shoulder in the one my mom tried on. It drapes well though...<br /> The last blouse is gorgeous, I was drooling over it but I spent my money somewhere else. I agree with Angie, try to size up - silk blouses should not be snug but need to drape.<br /> The hat and the blouse in #2 leave me lukewarm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-culling-through-nas-items#post-381586 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 23:20:44 +0000 Kookaburra 381586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love #9-11: the colours really suit you, and it's a very fresh and grown-up pattern. Hard to judge the fit, would need to slightly wider angle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-culling-through-nas-items#post-381565 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 22:41:30 +0000 MNsara 381565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love the #9 blouse on you, but the position of those wavy lines might get my attention if they look IRL like they do here. </p> <p>Maybe if you go back, look at all that they have of that blouse in your size and maybe there's one that doesn't have those exact wavy lines placed in that exact position. . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-culling-through-nas-items#post-381485 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 20:31:01 +0000 Kari 381485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Taylor, thanks for the hair comment! I am fresh from a self-dye job and have been trying to decide whether I like the color. I couldn't find my normal shade at the drug store and tried a different but similar-looking semi-permanent dye. It's a bit stronger and more vibrant than my old shade. Right now it's fun, but my concern is that it might fade to orange-brassy; my tried-and-true Clairol Cinnaberry, which is what I usually uses, fades so close to my natural color. We'll see in a few weeks what it looks like.</p> <p>Jean, I'll try to post a pic in the skirt later. It is a very sunny golden/corn yellow - very close to the color of my favorite Fidji slingback shoes, actually. I love it. I was tempted by the raspberry skirt but they didn't have it in stock in my size in the store. I'm still tempted by the color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-culling-through-nas-items#post-381479 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 20:24:55 +0000 Kari 381479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the feedback!</p> <p>Okay, I might have to return to take another look at the hat. I keep thinking about it and how great it would be for fall and winter.</p> <p>The top in #9-11 really is not snug in the bust, but it definitely appears so in #9. I'm going to try to take better photos later. I need to be absolutely sure it is worth keeping.</p> <p>Ditto the black sweater - the draping looked much better in person. I'm wavering about the color, though. I like the raspberry color, but I have a couple sweaters already in a similar shade. Perhaps I need to look and see what colors they have online. My thought was that black would be very nice and clean - I envisioned wearing it with skinny jeans and cognac boots with a long pendant necklace.</p> <p>Anyway, I hope I'm not over-spamming the forum this week, but really appreciate the help so far, and I'll probably be back later when I have time to take better photos at home. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-culling-through-nas-items#post-381440 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 18:31:51 +0000 Mo 381440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel bad chiming in just for one item, but - love the hat! Keep! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-culling-through-nas-items#post-381414 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 17:06:10 +0000 Nadya 381414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love 2/3 on you. I think the colors are beautiful with your hair. I may be a bit biased because I bought this top as well.</p> <p>I'm sure the button back top is great on you, but is black the best color for you? Did you look at the camel or the green striped? Not that I'd don't appreciate the usefulness of a black sweater :-)</p> <p>The hat is cute! I do remember reading in a 50s fashion book (back when women wore hats all the time!) that a wide brim can be shortening as it creates a horizontal line, so make sure you like how it looks in a full length mirror if you go back for it.</p> <p>I also really like the 9/10: great colors! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-culling-through-nas-items#post-381399 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 16:32:25 +0000 Kyle 381399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not sure about the hat, Kari, but the expert has already spoken, and you can't go wrong listening to Angie. That teal bouse? Holy moley. Please keep that, and wear more teal. Best. Color. Ever. I like the first print blouse, too, and the style of the black blouse very much, with my only hesitation being the color for some reason. Agree that the sleeveless print looks a tad tight in the bust. I'm off to the sale myself, and if I can be as fab as you I will consider myself very lucky indeed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-culling-through-nas-items#post-381371 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 15:35:28 +0000 Kristine 381371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love 4 and 9. The cut and colors are great on you! </p> <p>I'm not so crazy about the hat. I think a lot of hats would look really good on you, but the oversized floppy brim on this one looks a little matronly to me unless you balance it with an edgy look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-culling-through-nas-items#post-381336 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 14:43:45 +0000 Jonesy 381336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's funny: my favorite top is 2-3--I love the pattern, color, and cut on you! Looks fresh to my eye! I think the blue tunic might be a smidge too snug through the bosom, judging by the pulling across your back. I really like the black top, and I like the patterned top in 9-11 as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-culling-through-nas-items#post-381317 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 13:48:23 +0000 Queen Mum 381317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love #4.. I vote keep that one for sure.<br /> #9 looks great too..<br /> I know the hat is one of Angies picks, but I can't say I'm loving it on you. I'd say pass on #2 and honestly, I think you can find a better black blouse than #7... this one just doesn't look as fab as what I'm used to seeing you in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-culling-through-nas-items#post-381312 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 13:36:08 +0000 greenglove 381312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari-you look great in everything.<br /> My favorite is #9.</p> <p>My least favorite is #2.<br /> What color yellow is the skirt, is it more gold than yellow?<br /> Those drapey tops work so well for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-culling-through-nas-items#post-381309 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 13:29:03 +0000 rae 381309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#4 is my favorite - and 9, if you're sure it doesn't pull. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-culling-through-nas-items#post-381297 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 13:05:02 +0000 Laura 381297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the turquoise, love the striped sleeveless blouse, if it doesn't pull at the bust. You will wear #7 to death, so keep!</p> <p>Can't wait to see you in the Halogen seamed skirt in yellow. This fall palette is made for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-culling-through-nas-items#post-381292 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 12:53:42 +0000 Anonymous 381292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooohh, I love 4 and 9!</p> <p>Honestly, I think the hat would look better on someone with longer hair. (And I have short hair myself!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-culling-through-nas-items#post-381288 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 12:38:06 +0000 Briar 381288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#2/3-The style of the blouse is nice, but the color on my monitor looks muted and doesn't seem to light you up like the other two blouses.</p> <p>#4-6-Please keep this one! Beautiful color on you--highlights your lovely skin and rockin hair and appears to fit very well. </p> <p>#7/8-I think the black on black is what is iffy for me because it didn't excite me like 4-6, but the style is really cute.</p> <p>#9-11-Killer top. As long as it's not pulling across the bust, I hope you get this one too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-culling-through-nas-items#post-381287 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 12:36:52 +0000 rute 381287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The hat is lovely but I don't think it's the best shape for your face.. maybe another photo with the hat on the side .. I don't know how to say in Englisg..</p> <p>Love all the other picks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-culling-through-nas-items#post-381284 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 12:33:57 +0000 Lisa 381284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 4, 7 and 9 best. Although now I am curious about 4 in the color Angie suggested. But for sizing and drape, it is lovely on you. I like the hat but I'm not much of a hat person so I defer to your needs, if you need a hat, it's super. # 2 I would return, after seeing #4, #2 doesn't compare in color/print or fit to #4. It looks a tad on the shorter side length wise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-culling-through-nas-items#post-381274 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 12:12:07 +0000 marianna 381274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like everything, too! #9 does look snug in the pic, but if it looks fine IRL I like it a lot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-culling-through-nas-items#post-381269 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 12:05:57 +0000 Jjsloane 381269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice selections. I like the hat on you. Not a fan of #2-3 I think you can do better for that.<br /> Love the color and fit of 4-6. If the sweater feels good go for it (hard to tell in the photos due to the black) maybe with a patterned bottom? I love the colors of 9-11, not crazy about the fit or the way the pattern works with the bust. It would be lovely peeking out of a jacket or cardi, but why spend that much for a "dickey"? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-culling-through-nas-items#post-381209 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 05:40:04 +0000 Reneeb 381209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for posting. I love 4/5 and 7/8 the blue is a pretty color on you. Is that a petite in 4/5? I have the purple magenta coming in the sweater I am glad you like it. The blouse in 9/10 has pretty colors but looks a little snug in the bust. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-culling-through-nas-items#post-381200 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 05:25:53 +0000 Angie 381200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(It's not the same blouse, Una). Looks fab on you though. </p> <p>Kari! Get the hat! It made my top picks list for next week. You look fantastic!</p> <p>#4 = KILLER</p> <p>I love #2 and #7 too. Did you try #7 in rasberry? I thought that you might like that more. </p> <p>I love the colours of #9 but it looks a little snug in the bust. Does it feel like that to you, Kari? </p> <p>Onto footwear! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-culling-through-nas-items#post-381193 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 05:07:01 +0000 catgirl 381193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari, I love the color of the Joie tunic on you! I got that same one and I will need a cami for cleavage... I don't think I posted a photo of it yet. Here it is on me (one of my bad photos from the other night). ETA: Hmmm, not sure this is the one you have on now so i took the photo off.</p> <p>Not sure on the black sweater... but it looks very comfy!</p> <p>I like both the blouses well enough, but if you are being super-picky the one you got from Anthro is more flattering to my eye. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-culling-through-nas-items#post-381190 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 05:00:44 +0000 taylor 381190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't get past you gorgeous hair...the clothes look , well, amazing </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-culling-through-nas-items#post-381187 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 04:50:38 +0000 MNsara 381187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think #2-3 is okay, but not the great blouse that you will love wearing time after time. . .</p> <p>#4-6 - the color is incredible for you! I see this being a very flattering blouse for you. Can it even be belted and worn with one of your pencil skirts? (I think this might be one the Una got also.)</p> <p>#7-8 is hard to tell with black, but trusting your instincts, I bet it will be handy although it might be too causal for work?</p> <p>#9-11 look gorgeous (I need to revisit this one) and it *did* look like it was pulling across the bust, so thanks for clarifying. If it fits well, I think it could be a many year favorite because it looks so great with your colors . . .</p> <p>I don't dare comment on hats -- I do NOT feel at all qualified. . . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-culling-through-nas-items#post-381184 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 04:40:26 +0000 Aparna 381184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love # 4 - I was eyeing it too but I felt too busty in it. I think it looks great on you and isdefinitely slimming.<br /> Its hard to say about #7 - on one hand I feel it looks sloppy on the other hand, the sleeves are great and the drapey effect can work to your advantage<br /> I say # 8-10 is a keeper - it is pretty and very unique - worth the splurge.<br /> I am not thrilled about #2 and dont know a thing about hats - so no comments on that one<br /> P.S. Thanks for your bra recommendation - the Riva is AWESOME. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-culling-through-nas-items#post-381182 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 04:24:27 +0000 Kari 381182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My NAS pre-sale appointment was today, and after two hours of looking through just about every clothing department (within our budget) with my sister, I am beat! So now it's time to cull through what I brought home and ensure that everything is worth keeping.</p> <p>(Items not pictured, but already deemed "keepers" - yellow Halogen seamed knit pencil skirt, duplicate of my favorite bra, Oroblu Tricot microfishnet hose.)</p> <p>As for the rest:<br /> #1: Maroon wool hat. At first, I felt like Ingrid Bergman in Casablanca. Then I wondered if this was too much hat for my short hair. I didn't take the hat home. </p> <p>#2-3: (Angie, can you tell I'm still looking for soft, drapey 70's blouses?) Liked the cut of this blouse, but wasn't quite as crazy about the colors as I expected to be. In person, I felt like it looked a bit boxier. I left this at the store. But looking at the photos, now I kind of like it better.</p> <p>#4-6: I fell in love with the color, but really need some opinions on the cut. This is much slimmer than the cut of the blouse in #2-3. I'm not used to the shape but both the sales associate and my sister pointed out the flattering high-cut curved seam from the side, and they both said it was quite slimming. I took this home and it's officially "on trial."</p> <p>#7-8: I don't think the photos I took do this sweater justice, and I'll try to take some later. (This is the Halogen back-cutton knit top - there are tiny buttons at the nape of the neck.) The drape of this top is phenomenal and I think it looks better in person. My sister raved over it. I'm all but committed to keeping it.</p> <p>#9-11: This blouse is more pricey than what I normally spend on a top, even on sale; but it is LOVELY. Beautifully cut, beautiful colors (#11 is a bit more true to color, since the dressing room I was in at the time had terrible lighting.) I wore this with the yellow Halogen pencil skirt, which brought out the yellow-gold tones in the top well. My question is - is it a "10"? I don't want to keep it if it's not absolutely perfect. I did bring it home, though, because I was afraid it might go out of stock.<br /> (ETA: in the photo in #9, it looks like it's straining across the bust. In real life, it really isn't at all - I think it's because of the way the wavy pattern appears on my chest. I'll try to take some clearer photos later.)</p> <p>I am trying to be really picky about the items I allow into my wardrobe, so please, let me know what you really think - even about the items that I *didn't* bring home. Thank you! </p>