https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-giving-up-on-eileen Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:12:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-giving-up-on-eileen#post-1454808 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 15:38:26 +0000 Elizabeth P 1454808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Shannon, that was a nice thing to say :)</p> <p>I don't think that sharp doesn't fit in the mix... esp with your more structured toppers.&nbsp; And I agree it can be the "put together" aspect.&nbsp; It's just that those three descriptors, in isolation, don't say "Shannon" to me.&nbsp; There's something else that you have in your style, that isn't covered.&nbsp; </p> <p>make sense? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-giving-up-on-eileen#post-1454775 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 14:30:01 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1454775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Poop. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-giving-up-on-eileen#post-1454770 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 14:23:34 +0000 Anonymous 1454770@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No, no petites, sorry. &nbsp;I keep forgetting that is what you are after. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-giving-up-on-eileen#post-1454710 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 13:03:01 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1454710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elizabeth - I love when you comment on my musings 'cause I know you "get me"! The S for Sharp will be provided in my topper for the most part - moto jacket, blazer, that sort of thing. But I also think that Sharp can mean the outfit itself is sharp as in well put together, no-nonsense...what do you think? Of course maybe I should ask Angie what she means by "sharp"? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-giving-up-on-eileen#post-1454709 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 13:01:10 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1454709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marlene - will do! You and I go figure this out together :)</p> <p>Joy - I do indeed have a couple of the EF layering tanks. They are incredible. Like you mention, higher neckline is perfect plus they just do NOT lose their shape at all. Comfortable as all get out.</p> <p>Aliona - you raise an absolutely crucial point in your comment: <i>"She seems to use more realistic fit models so IMO items are more likely<br /> to look stylish when actually worn than similar priced lines that look<br /> better on the hanger</i>". <i></i>I know that many find her items cut too generously but for someone like myself who is both petite and on the larger side, I adore that I can find a fit in her petite line that works for MY body. At the age of 52, I'm tired of trying to mold my body to fit someone else's ideal.</p> <p>Debbie - thank you so much for the tip about the one blouse. I appreciate that.</p> <p>Lisa - can you believe I have NEVER been in Cha Cha Palace? I know...hanging my head in shame... will have to check it out one of these days. Do you know if they carry the EF items in petite? There's another store on Academy (the name escapes me at the moment) that carries EF but only in regular sizes :(</p> <p>Beth Ann - I'm still going to wear color, don't you worry. I am going for a spring/summer palette of black, white, light grey, navy and pops of bright red/orange and yellow.</p> <p>Caro - I totally agree with the fabrication being key. I have no desire to look like I'm wearing a tent!</p> <p>Deborah - once again, you and I seem to be on the same wavelength </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-giving-up-on-eileen#post-1454707 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 12:57:25 +0000 Elizabeth P 1454707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, these pieces are all so gorgeous! I can absolutely see you in them.&nbsp; I can also see me in them.&nbsp; Which is a problem :)</p> <p>WRT the SSS... If I think SSS, I don't necessarily think these type of clothes.&nbsp; It's not that they don't fit, it's that something is missing, that covers the comfort and drape aspect.&nbsp; I think it's the word "sharp".., to me has connotations of more angular or crisp.&nbsp; So I don't know if that means SSS is wrong for you, whether you need SSS?, or the clothes are wrong for you (which I doubt very much) or what.&nbsp; But you asked :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-giving-up-on-eileen#post-1454628 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 05:23:24 +0000 Deborah 1454628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon these look fab. &nbsp;I actually have versions of each of these style items (except for #4 ) in my wardrobe and I love them. &nbsp;Further to Caro's comment, &nbsp;I think fabrication can make all the difference in these style working or not working for you. &nbsp;Am like you I am embracing<i> &nbsp;""controlled" drape on top with structure on the bottom",&nbsp;<b></b></i>I think it is a really interesting and classy look.<i></i> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-giving-up-on-eileen#post-1454613 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 04:15:57 +0000 Jaime 1454613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If #2 fit me well I would live in it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-giving-up-on-eileen#post-1454446 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 22:56:30 +0000 Caro in Oz 1454446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love these looks &amp; think they will be fab. As someone with apple-ish tendencies the only concern I have is that&nbsp;the fit at the shoulders &amp; bust&nbsp;would have to be spot on otherwise I could look very block-y. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-giving-up-on-eileen#post-1454343 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 20:42:03 +0000 Beth Ann 1454343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous, luxe and elegant.&nbsp; I like them all.&nbsp; I'm accustomed to seeing you wear more color -- are you in a cool, neutral place at the moment?&nbsp; I always plan on going more neutral, and then --- I blow up in a kind of color explosion.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-giving-up-on-eileen#post-1454340 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 20:36:16 +0000 AJ 1454340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice! I can totally see you rocking these looks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-giving-up-on-eileen#post-1454334 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 20:13:48 +0000 Anonymous 1454334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice choices for inspiration . Looks like these are on track with what your goals are. &nbsp;I was in Cha Cha Palace the other day (moved onto Academy Rd - nice new digs) and there is a lot of EF type lines in there at a fraction of the cost (they still have EF too) . &nbsp;I thought of you when I was looking. Might be worth a trip across town:) &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-giving-up-on-eileen#post-1454328 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 20:00:31 +0000 Anonymous 1454328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, yes, yes!Love those looks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-giving-up-on-eileen#post-1454223 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 17:03:05 +0000 Debbie 1454223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon I have tried that 1st blouse on and it was overwhelming. I liked but it was huge even sized downed. Just in case you find one from your seller. i love the pieces you have shown. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-giving-up-on-eileen#post-1454220 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 16:58:47 +0000 Anonymous 1454220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think these are great choices for you. Love the drape front blouse and booties. Definitely say SSS to me! I'm a huge fan of EF--her materials and construction are excellent and beat out other lines I've tried for quality and wearability. She seems to use more realistic fit models so IMO items are more likely to look stylish when actually worn than similar priced lines that look better on the hanger. Nice choices! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-giving-up-on-eileen#post-1454209 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 16:46:25 +0000 kkards 1454209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>gosh, i love all of these....i can totatlly see these working for you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-giving-up-on-eileen#post-1454206 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 16:43:50 +0000 texstyle 1454206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes! These are all great outfits and would be wonderful on you Shannon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-giving-up-on-eileen#post-1454196 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 16:27:05 +0000 Anonymous 1454196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think these are good choices, Shannon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-giving-up-on-eileen#post-1454188 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 16:14:09 +0000 Anonymous 1454188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am loving many of Eileen's looks this season. I think your picks have a great balance of drape and structure. There is simplicity and quality too. Brava.<br /> I would love to find an Eileen Ebay seller like yours. I think that you are on the right track. Have you tried any of EF silk or linen layering tanks? For me the higher-than-typical necklines are perfect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-giving-up-on-eileen#post-1454187 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 16:12:51 +0000 Marlene 1454187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What you have posted is exactly what I have been yearning for this spring....drape balanced with structure. I picked up a few new tops and they all seem to have this drape that you illustrated. Drapey, yet its a controlled drape. Does that make sense? And I am definitely more interested in a slimmer bottom (either straight or skinny jeans and bottoms). Keep posting your thoughts...because I am going to flat out copy you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-giving-up-on-eileen#post-1454185 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 16:06:19 +0000 Sara L. 1454185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all of these and see how they would be a good direction for your style.&nbsp; The drapey tops seem in line with what you've been wearing.&nbsp; I like the slim bottoms to offset the volume on top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-giving-up-on-eileen#post-1454184 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 16:04:29 +0000 Suz 1454184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These look great to me, Shannon!! Fab simple looks.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-giving-up-on-eileen#post-1454176 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 15:53:30 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1454176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In a previous post, I expressed some concern with how to marry my love of Eileen Fisher clothing (comfort, quality, wearability) with my desire to return to a bit more structure in my outfits, toning down the amount of volume and the direction I'd like to head for Spring <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-spring-style" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ring-style</a>.</p> <p>I've recently ordered the navy blouse below (it's with Wonder Woman getting the sleeves shortened) and I have a pair of the Eileen Fisher slim ankle white jeans on their way to me from my favorite eBay seller. I've also purchased Steve Madden nude peep toe sandal booties (pic #6). It's a start.</p> <p>These pics are examples of the direction I'm wanting and they are all from Eileen Fisher's line - "controlled" drape on top with structure on the bottom. Do these outfits fit my new goals and Angie's SSS description (Sharp, Structured, Simple)?</p> <p>To clarify, it's not that I'm going to purchase these exact items (although I'd LOVE to!) but rather the silhouette and simplicity of the outfits I'm wanting to emulate.</p> <p>Ok - over to you wise ladies - thoughts???</p>