https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ootd-and-fit-question Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:46:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ootd-and-fit-question#post-2111920 Mon, 06 Apr 2020 00:47:34 +0000 Anonymous 2111920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laughing at "aspirational shoes!"<br /> Yes I think button moving is an easy thing too- though maybe not quite as tight as you put. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ootd-and-fit-question#post-2111794 Sun, 05 Apr 2020 12:23:07 +0000 notsaf 2111794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, <b>Jenni</b>: I often do that, but with the gathering at the sleeve, it wasn't a good solution in this case! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ootd-and-fit-question#post-2111785 Sun, 05 Apr 2020 08:53:34 +0000 Jenni NZ 2111785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi notsaf I have the same issue because of short arms, and have often moved buttons. However, if you don’t want to be bothered, you could try just turning the cuff up only once, with it buttoned, and just wear it like that. I have done that several times as well and it can look good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ootd-and-fit-question#post-2111782 Sun, 05 Apr 2020 07:56:42 +0000 notsaf 2111782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Angie</b>: Thanks! Glad this method is tried and tested. I'd never thought of it before.</p> <p><b>Carla</b>: Wow -- Hale Navy will be *beautiful* in that space. Can't wait to see pictures.</p> <p><b>Smittie</b>: I was surprised to see the difference it made once it occurred to me, and am kicking myself for not thinking of it before.</p> <p><b>Shevia</b>: Thanks and thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ootd-and-fit-question#post-2111763 Sun, 05 Apr 2020 03:50:02 +0000 Jaime 2111763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your outfit looks perfect and good luck with the button move! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ootd-and-fit-question#post-2111757 Sun, 05 Apr 2020 03:05:51 +0000 smittie 2111757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, what a huge difference the button alteration makes!<br /> Very nice, stylish at-home outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ootd-and-fit-question#post-2111756 Sun, 05 Apr 2020 03:00:16 +0000 Carla 2111756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late to the party...</p> <p> <div>Yes - do move the buttons on the cuff. &nbsp;Easy fix.&nbsp;<br />Good stay at home formula - cozy for the win. </p> <p>I’m in painting mode again, but after tailoring the jeans, I figured I didn’t want to chance ruining them. &nbsp;Wore the same old green t-shirt, and my ‘older’ pair of white jeans. We are painting the office BM ‘Hale Navy’ - and I didn’t get a speck of paint on my clothes! &nbsp;LOL!</p> <p>Below are the ‘before’ photos - so you can understand why we are painting this room! &nbsp;</p> </div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ootd-and-fit-question#post-2111715 Sat, 04 Apr 2020 19:45:57 +0000 Angie 2111715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super cute simple at home outfit! I like the aspirational shoes :)&nbsp;</p> <p>I do the wrist button alteration a lot. Easy peasy.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ootd-and-fit-question#post-2111699 Sat, 04 Apr 2020 18:54:48 +0000 notsaf 2111699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The verdict is in: this seems like a safe thing to try!</p> <p><b>Jules:</b> Ballet flats are just like very refined slippers, right? I love them too: glad yours gave you a boost!</p> <p><b>Slim Cat:</b> I think it must be the case that my arms are relatively short, which is why I find cuff too big. Had never thought about the other direction! Thanks for the compliment on the ring, which is a treasure that I love wearing even in these at-home days.</p> <p><b>Lisa P:</b> Thanks (and hi!) — I’m quite a few hours ahead here in the UK fwiw. :)</p> <p><b>Carol:</b> What good advice, I never would have thought of that. How did you know about my two favorite drinks? :)</p> <p><b>Janet:</b> That gives me confidence, thanks! Meanwhile, your cabinet looks fab!</p> <p><b>Kelly:</b> Thank you! I always love your WIW’s so really appreciate the compliment.</p> <p><b>Rachy:</b> Will do, and thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ootd-and-fit-question#post-2111692 Sat, 04 Apr 2020 18:07:24 +0000 rachylou 2111692@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking cute! Should be easy to move the button... definitely test the bend and reach... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ootd-and-fit-question#post-2111678 Sat, 04 Apr 2020 16:43:25 +0000 kellygirl 2111678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this outfit. So simple and elegant. You'd be appalled to see what I'm wearing. LOL. Moving the button is a perfect solution and makes the fit looks so much better! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ootd-and-fit-question#post-2111674 Sat, 04 Apr 2020 16:27:50 +0000 Janet 2111674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve moved buttons over in that situation many times! Easy peasy. </p> <p>You look great. I’m in an embarrassing state, cleaning out the kitchen under-sink cabinet and scrubbing the bathrooms. I do not have Angie’s magical powers so I’m in distressed jeans and a tee shirt that won’t care if I get bleach on it. LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ootd-and-fit-question#post-2111673 Sat, 04 Apr 2020 16:02:30 +0000 CarolS 2111673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very cute at home outfit! My only advice on moving the button is to test it by pinning first and see how it feels when you extend your arms. You want enough looseness at the cuff that you can still reach in front of you for your wine glass/coffee cup without your top binding. Otherwise, it seems like a good solution to try. Worst case scenario - you find you have to move it back to the original spot.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ootd-and-fit-question#post-2111672 Sat, 04 Apr 2020 16:00:59 +0000 Anonymous 2111672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pretty at- home look . I’m ashamed of what I’m wearing right now after seeing this . Well - it *is* Saturday morning so maybe I get a pass ? Anyways , lovely blouse and i have the same issue with buttoned cuffs. Easy fix though . And now I wish I had a pair of ballet flats ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ootd-and-fit-question#post-2111669 Sat, 04 Apr 2020 15:48:14 +0000 slim cat 2111669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've never tried moving a button on the sleeves since my arms are a bit longer than standard but I see no problem in doing so. <br />Your blouse does look like it could benefit from those changes - plus your pretty hands will be more visible ( nice ring btw ). <br />I like your cardigan outfit - elevated casual. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ootd-and-fit-question#post-2111668 Sat, 04 Apr 2020 15:46:07 +0000 Jules 2111668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No expertise in alterations here, but that’s a super cute, polished casual + outfit.<br /> I‘m casual/loungewear at heart, but did put on my ballet flats briefly for a ‘fancy’ family dinner at home last weekend, and instantly felt perkier! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ootd-and-fit-question#post-2111667 Sat, 04 Apr 2020 15:36:01 +0000 notsaf 2111667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's a quick pic of what I'm wearing around the house today: easy and comfortable, with *aspirational* shoes, as I'm actually wearing the fuzzy slide slippers you can see in #2-3 on the floor behind me. Very happy to have a few extra tees and to have nabbed this All Saints cardigan in the sale: an easy piece that I'm enjoying as part of <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/2020/03/23/five-levels-of-work-at-home-style/">Level 2</a> at-home style.</p> <p>But what I really wanted to ask you all is a question about <b>cuffs</b>!&nbsp;I find that buttoned cuffs are often too wide in diameter for me, meaning that they fall a little low over my hand. I often roll cuffs up because of this, and because I like a 3/4-length sleeve, but that's not always best for the look of the shirt. Case in point: a new cotton voile top with nicely shaped sleeves. <b>Pic #2 shows it as-is</b> and <b>#3 as it might look if I made the opening smaller</b>. </p> <p>This seems like a really trivial change -- just moving a button! -- and one that I'm up to try. <b>Is there anything I should keep in mind even for this minor alteration? </b>Not an expert sewer here, so any help would... help. Thanks in advance! </p>