https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchasereturn-musings Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:47:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchasereturn-musings#post-2313274 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 11:19:44 +0000 Deborah 2313274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the noise, very you and worth the alterations I think :). And those pants are stunning. Love the twist in the design …just gorgeous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchasereturn-musings#post-2313227 Sun, 12 Mar 2023 22:26:21 +0000 Style Fan 2313227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The blouse is perfect for your style.&nbsp; I hope you can make it work.&nbsp; Your styling is always so good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchasereturn-musings#post-2313216 Sun, 12 Mar 2023 21:06:15 +0000 rachylou 2313216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love 9-11(!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchasereturn-musings#post-2313197 Sun, 12 Mar 2023 17:23:57 +0000 Janet 2313197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all!<br /> Unfrumped, I’d say the pants are slightly on the roomy side for most shapes (mine being more hip-endowed than most). I *almost* could have worn the 8 but I went with the size 10 so that there was no pulling on the side seams at the pockets and I’ll have the waist taken in a bit. They are so drapey and comfortable! </p> <p>I’m out of town now, but when I get back home I’ll check the laundering instructions on the top and see if a wash would shrink it slightly before I do anything else. Then I think I’ll take it in for another round of alterations — the back is really long too, and I’d like to close the neckline a little bit as well (even though I’ll wear a cami underneath). Thank you for all the suggestions and feedback!</p> <p>Oh, and a blue and black snake print version of those boots turned up on Poshmark, in my size! But then sold a few days later. Oh well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchasereturn-musings#post-2313195 Sun, 12 Mar 2023 17:00:52 +0000 JP 2313195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous pants and that I love striped top. As always I like your styling.<br /> The shirt is an easy alteration since you are happy with the shoulders and sleeve length. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchasereturn-musings#post-2313179 Sun, 12 Mar 2023 12:38:34 +0000 unfrumped 2313179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the pants on you!<br /> I’ve been eyeing them but gosh what size-from their size chart I’d be 10-12 maybe because I agree, they seem best with a bit of roomy insouciance and tailored down if needed. Wish could try on in a store. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchasereturn-musings#post-2312298 Mon, 06 Mar 2023 18:45:19 +0000 Sal 2312298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think your instincts are right. I agree with Brooklyn -wash the blouse and see the sizing then. It is a really pretty fabric but I also find oversized blouses hard to wear….,</p> <p>New pants and sweater are great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchasereturn-musings#post-2312286 Mon, 06 Mar 2023 18:10:03 +0000 Laurie 2312286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The fabric of that blouse is too beautiful to pass on. I agree, tailor it more. And, wow, those pants are awesome on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchasereturn-musings#post-2312206 Mon, 06 Mar 2023 03:58:08 +0000 Bijou 2312206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm swooning over the PS pants - simply gorgeous on you! The print of the top is stunning. I need to be careful with items like this, as if the fit is off, I rarely wear them, good that you are getting it altered so it does not become a closet orphan.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchasereturn-musings#post-2312201 Mon, 06 Mar 2023 03:35:27 +0000 Brooklyn 2312201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The top is soooo good. Don’t give up! Is it viscose? I’d wash it before having any more alterations done. Viscose sometimes shrinks in the wash. It might help. But also it would be better to find out that now than to spend the $$$ to get the fit perfect and then have it shrink in the wash.</p> <p>Love the pants too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchasereturn-musings#post-2312196 Mon, 06 Mar 2023 02:48:17 +0000 Jaime 2312196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the outfit with the new pants, sweater and croc boots. Hope something works out with the boots. The wrap style blouse is a favorite of mine, and it is a bit flexible since you can have snaps put in to close the wrap tighter. Excellent print! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchasereturn-musings#post-2312121 Sun, 05 Mar 2023 21:05:23 +0000 Anonymous 2312121@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Could you rein in the blouse with a vest or a clip like this one? That's what I'm doing with my too loose blouses for now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchasereturn-musings#post-2312120 Sun, 05 Mar 2023 21:00:53 +0000 Roberta 2312120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, the top is a little too big, but sometimes a big drapey top is exactly what you want to put on!</p> <p>I also love the side stripe sweater, as I love a tuxedo stripe myself. And the ankle detail on the pants is sooo good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchasereturn-musings#post-2312110 Sun, 05 Mar 2023 19:44:20 +0000 Suz 2312110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love those pants so much! Jealous! :)&nbsp;</p> <p>The boots look fab, too, and I can see why you are liking that narrow toed lug-sole style. I hope they turn up in your size.&nbsp;</p> <p>The sweater is super fun! Love that side stripe!&nbsp;</p> <p>As for the blouse -- it's worth a try. The print is so pretty and special and so you -- why not give it a go?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchasereturn-musings#post-2312105 Sun, 05 Mar 2023 19:24:34 +0000 Vildy 2312105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful pants.&nbsp; Since I have to shorten almost all my pants, making a mental note of this strapping idea to give some extra oomph. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchasereturn-musings#post-2312104 Sun, 05 Mar 2023 19:15:43 +0000 kkards 2312104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bummer on the boots- hopefully your size comes back in stock.<br /> Love the pants! Fun vibe. And the sweater is great.<br /> I’d give the blouse another go. You love the pattern so it’s worth an investment </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchasereturn-musings#post-2312101 Sun, 05 Mar 2023 19:03:58 +0000 elpgal 2312101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve tried on that blouse; the print is so you I think it’s worth reworking. This pant style is different from your usual silhouettes but I like it a lot. It looks luxe and comfy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchasereturn-musings#post-2312086 Sun, 05 Mar 2023 17:47:11 +0000 Angie 2312086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER NEW PANTS! Gorgeous trendy silhouette and perfect with your hair. Love the way you styled it too :)</p> <p>Too bad about the boots. Oh well! NEXT.</p> <p>Worth taking the blouse to the tailor - you never know. Potentially very good!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchasereturn-musings#post-2312085 Sun, 05 Mar 2023 17:46:36 +0000 Irina 2312085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the grey pants, they look fantastic on you. I think that this style should be your signature. Too bad about boot, they look fab.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchasereturn-musings#post-2312081 Sun, 05 Mar 2023 17:05:09 +0000 Janet 2312081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, ladies! </p> <p>I’m going to take the top back to the tailor and see what we can do. I think it’s workable. Oh, and I want to close the neckline a little too, but that’s easy since it’s a wrap style with just a stitch holding it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchasereturn-musings#post-2312076 Sun, 05 Mar 2023 16:53:20 +0000 slim cat 2312076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The new pants and sweater - fab new additions! The blouse might need more tailoring but amazing print and great potential ( it already looks nice on you ). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchasereturn-musings#post-2312075 Sun, 05 Mar 2023 16:48:56 +0000 Tanya 2312075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the new pants and the side stripe outfit.&nbsp; Too bad about the boots, but hopefully the right size comes back into stalk.</p> <p>I am conflicted on what to say about the blouse- I love the print and hope that you can make it work.&nbsp; &nbsp;On the other hand, I have just edited out a beautiful printed silk blouse in the same cut and oversize fit, as it was barely getting any wear.&nbsp; &nbsp;I felt it was overwhelming on me, and I have square and broad-ish shoulders. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchasereturn-musings#post-2312072 Sun, 05 Mar 2023 16:32:04 +0000 Carla 2312072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The side stripe sweater gets top marks. &nbsp;Loving the croc boots, too - old and new. &nbsp;Beautiful pattern on the top, but that’s a&nbsp;<i>lot&nbsp;</i>of shirt…not sure what to do…</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchasereturn-musings#post-2312064 Sun, 05 Mar 2023 15:33:52 +0000 CarolS 2312064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the side stripe sweater on you -- it's a keeper in my books! And the pants are great.</p> <p>I think the blouse is also great. If you look at the fit on the model, it's not exactly fitting close to the body, so I assume it is designed to have that extra fluidity. If it was me (and YMMV) I'd keep it as is and enjoy wearing that glorious print!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchasereturn-musings#post-2312062 Sun, 05 Mar 2023 15:31:21 +0000 LJP 2312062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow - lots of beautiful things here. &nbsp;Too bad about the boots - and hope that the smaller size appears. The style is perfect! &nbsp;Love the pants and the sweater too - especially the detail at the pant hem. &nbsp;The blouse? &nbsp;Yeah, it's too big, you're right, but hopefully more altering will take care of that. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-purchasereturn-musings#post-2312061 Sun, 05 Mar 2023 15:21:07 +0000 Janet 2312061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pics 1-3 — the Allsaints floral/butterfly pattern top. Well, it was easily two sizes too big, and even after one alteration, it’s still overwhelming. The good thing is that the length in front is ok on me, and the shoulder is dropped so that fit element is ok, as is the sleeve length. But there’s just a lot of room in the sides and the back is really long. I think it needs a more drastic alteration and I think my tailor is up to it. It was on such a significant sale that even a big alteration will not touch the original retail price. </p> <p>Pics 4-8 I’ve now tried the Freda Salvador Emi and Zoe boots. I love these two styles for the slim, pointed toe profile combined with the lug sole, but unfortunately both are a half size to a size too big, and I trip in them as the toe extends too far. The Zoe is the taller shaft in suede, and I like the style of that better because it has a zipper and I don’t have to fuss with laces. The Emi comes in that fabulous patent croc texture but it’s a little stiffer and a bit of a PITA to lace. </p> <p>But for now, sadly, both go back. I’ve got a notification set to let me know if either one comes back in stock in a 8.5. </p> <p>I’ve pictured them here with my other similar boots — my Dolce Vita suede lug-soles which I wear a TON, and my patent croc heeled booties that skew a bit dressier. </p> <p>Pics 9-11 The Proenza Schouler grey trousers. I already cut the tags and wore them out to dinner Friday night. The fabric is heavenly — soft and drapey and a nice weight that is neither too thin or too thick. The black ones I have that are very similar are a little stiff in comparison, but I think it just creates a different vibe. These are a bit roomy in the waist and high hip, but a size down pulled across my low hip and made the pockets gape. I’m going to have the waist tailored to help them hang a bit better, but in the meantime a belt helps. </p> <p>Also pictured is an impulse add to my Zappos order — the side stripe white sweater from Blanc Noir. I didn’t have high expectations, but I really liked it straight out of the box, and wore it around the house on Friday so I think it’s a keeper. I’m a sucker for a good side stripe and for a white/black top like this. Just a touch of sporty with the thumb holes too!</p> <p>So, I’m hoping I didn’t make a mistake committing to that Allsaints top. I had pretty print goggles on. I could cut my losses and list it on Poshmark if it is just too big to make work. What do you this, stylish friends? </p>