https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:37:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-1/page/2#post-1469685 Tue, 07 Apr 2015 01:24:04 +0000 Echo 1469685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the first piece as a tunic or dress, but it's a complete nay for me as an overcoat/trench. And I LOVE the idea of something to match those lovely shoes in colour, but I am not fond of this particular sweater. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-1/page/2#post-1469672 Tue, 07 Apr 2015 01:03:33 +0000 Lucy 1469672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha, it is funny how we all disagree on this one!&nbsp;</p> <p>I LOVE the trench dress (or whatever it is!!) I think it is simple and yet interesting, which is often a tough balance&nbsp;&nbsp;to achieve.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-1/page/2#post-1469668 Tue, 07 Apr 2015 00:54:30 +0000 jackiec 1469668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I read your description, I thought I wouldn't like the jacket. When I opened the photo - I loved it. I don't think it looks like a jacket, though. To me it looks like a dress over jeans.</p> <p>I'm not in love with the sweaters. Compared to the style of the dress/trench they seem a bit more mundane. However, the colour is fab on you, and I'm sure they'd be great for day to day wear. Everything doesn't have to be a statement right? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-1/page/2#post-1469663 Tue, 07 Apr 2015 00:48:54 +0000 AM 1469663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There is something care free and (yes) sensual about the tunic/dress. I'm thinking this over dark denim skinnies with great shoe. I'm loving the sweater. And maybe I have a poison eye for that color. </p> <p>ETA: I meant to say I'm NOT loving the sweater. Sorry. I think I have a poison eye for that color.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-1/page/2#post-1469656 Tue, 07 Apr 2015 00:40:59 +0000 Laurel 1469656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>UPDATE: &nbsp;I went to Anthro today to look at some wide legged pants, and HUNTED for the trench…. Hunted, Hunted, Hunted and found it---hanging with its friends and relatives, an assortment of TUNICS. &nbsp;LOL. &nbsp;The fabric is GREAT---I love the nifty print so much, and it looks so different than I imagined from your photo, more blue is evident. &nbsp;I was thrown off base by the categorization of this piece as a "trench". &nbsp;They can call it whatever they want to, but I think its role would be what I'd call either a stand alone tunic, or at best, an "overshirt". &nbsp;It's really cute, the tie at the waist is adorable, and I think it would look really smashing over something equally breezy. If you loved it, I think it could be a real hit. &nbsp;Unique, in a good way.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-1/page/2#post-1469383 Mon, 06 Apr 2015 19:25:12 +0000 Thistle 1469383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, so I am answering without reading any other reply :)</p> <p>I like the sweater. Size up to accommodate your hips. The color is spectacular, and I love the neckline. It is a bit loose, but looks intentionally so as it fits well over the shoulders. And I love the color, did I mention that already? :)</p> <p>I don't much care for the coat, but that could just be me. Nothing looks wrong with the fit, so I can't say what's wrong. Just my eye, perhaps, or perhaps having a very different spring than you do, I know it would never ever get worn.</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-1/page/2#post-1469227 Mon, 06 Apr 2015 16:47:57 +0000 lyn67 1469227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The sweater in M is great, I don't even understand why would you need it bigger to accomodate your hips?? I see the coat rather a shirt-dress/dress cover up, or so- and, it ALL DEPENDS. I wouldn't wear it over jeans like pictured here, as I feel the light, no structure&nbsp;fabric look&nbsp;has nothing to add to the look, but can imagine it over a plain summer dress, unbuttoned, or even on it's very&nbsp;own like a dress (then buttoned up, of course:-)). It certainly as a bit of an artsy, casual&nbsp;feel, and think it goes with your proffession as an artist and lifestyle(?). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-1/page/2#post-1469201 Mon, 06 Apr 2015 16:14:53 +0000 krishnidoux 1469201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Trench: Nay. It looks like it has serious identity confusion. As I know Anthro runs on the more expensive side, I would not put the $ into this. Also, too pale.<br />Sweater: Yay for the M! Great colour and sits well on you.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-1/page/2#post-1469197 Mon, 06 Apr 2015 16:10:09 +0000 Laurel 1469197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thumbs up on the mint sweater in "M", especially with a lighter colored bottom---white/khaki would look great, I think.Terrific color on you!!!&nbsp; I'm going to Anthro today on a different mission, and will see if I can see the jacket with my own eyes---it doesn't look like a jacket to me---more like an artist's frock, or something you throw on at the salon…. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-1/page/2#post-1469155 Mon, 06 Apr 2015 15:09:49 +0000 Ingunn 1469155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, I really like the tunic/coat for you, and mint really is your color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-1/page/2#post-1469152 Mon, 06 Apr 2015 15:07:52 +0000 Angie 1469152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you did a GREAT job with these pieces, Janet. Not barking up the wrong tree at all. Play around with them at home. Style them properly. See if you love them that way.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-1/page/2#post-1469136 Mon, 06 Apr 2015 14:56:19 +0000 Janet 1469136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, so interesting! OK, so I'm glad to see that I wasn't barking up the wrong tree with these items and that returning them without question was not the right answer.&nbsp;</p> <p>On the mint sweater: I think maybe I would be more enthusiastic about it if I actually styled it instead of pulling it on over my sweatpants. The L is too long and too baggy in the body, but I guess the fit of the hem on the M made me pause. I'll give it another try with some styling before I decide for sure.&nbsp;</p> <p>I do still like the trench-tunic. I think that is the right way to think about this piece. I wouldn't wear it as a dress, and it's not really outerwear -- it's a completer piece, capable of functioning&nbsp;much like my black BCBG jacket, but in a romantic, unstructured fashion (unlike the strict structured vibe of the BCBG jacket). You're right, Angie, I *do* like to balance the rocker with pieces that are flowy and sensuous, but it's not always easy to make them play well with my figure (they seem to work so much better on straighter figures as they so often hang nicely from broad shoulders and skim the hips). I may go back and buy the trench-tunic and try styling and photographing it at home before writing it off.&nbsp;</p> <p>OK, back to work for now. I'll ponder it more. Thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-1#post-1469098 Mon, 06 Apr 2015 14:29:00 +0000 Angie 1469098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good grief, I'm a spanner this morning.</p> <p>The M mint pullover is killer. It's hard to understand that you had doubts, Janet.&nbsp;</p> <p>I also find it interesting that the forum is negative about the drawstring tunic. I love it too. Soft and sensual. And you DO have a sensual side, Janet. You are not all rocker.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-1#post-1469093 Mon, 06 Apr 2015 14:23:47 +0000 Sheila 1469093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On the coat, you need something "crisper " and more fitted. On the sweater... I like the color but you have a WOW figure and it does not show you off.&nbsp; I don't know if it has to be shorter or longer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-1#post-1469071 Mon, 06 Apr 2015 13:49:37 +0000 Daria 1469071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet - I'm a bit late to comment but glad you decided to pass. While "coat" seems like a good idea and I'm sure you would find beautiful ways to style it, its practicality is questionable (I think it will wrinkle easily).<br />Sweater is beautiful color, but you can find better fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-1#post-1469067 Mon, 06 Apr 2015 13:41:17 +0000 Minnie 1469067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the pattern of the trench, but to be honest I wouldn't know it's a trench if you hadn't said so. It's too unsubstantial, soft and drapey&nbsp;looking. <br />It resembles a robe more than a coat.<br />The sweater is a beautiful color, but I think it's too long for you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-1#post-1469063 Mon, 06 Apr 2015 13:37:47 +0000 texstyle 1469063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am leaning towards no on both items, the first just doesn't look like a coat to me and I agree with Mo that a long vest type jacket would be better - or maybe just something with a little more structure. The sweater just didn't wow me - but I have to confess I am not a big fan of mint. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-1#post-1469047 Mon, 06 Apr 2015 13:05:14 +0000 Karie 1469047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The trench looks nice but I'd wear it as a top or dress, not as a coat. I don't care for the fit of either of the sweaters.&nbsp;</p> <p>Yes, don't settle for anything that isn't fab! I've got a bunch of stuff going back to the stores today because I'm just not settling for second best.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-1#post-1469020 Mon, 06 Apr 2015 12:08:27 +0000 Mona 1469020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope you find a better trench soon. The colour of the sweater was so nice but I see you have decided to send it back. In Angie's words, "onwards"! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-1#post-1469004 Mon, 06 Apr 2015 11:35:41 +0000 Janet 1469004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, everyone! This is great. You've confirmed my instincts. Both sweaters are going back -- there will be something else in that color, I'm sure. And I love a lot of things about the trench, but a couple of things gave me pause: I think it's too expensive for the quality, especially considering the relatively short wearing season for it here. But I do really like the idea of it and would possibly buy a different one if I found the right thing. Onward! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-1#post-1468997 Mon, 06 Apr 2015 11:27:50 +0000 Toban 1468997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love that you're not willing to settle for anything except fabulous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-1#post-1468991 Mon, 06 Apr 2015 11:24:01 +0000 Vildy 1468991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you want an ultra-lightweight, thin "coat" then try looking for one that is crisp. <br />Probably interfacing inside front edges, collar and any other style points. It'll look a lot more sensible to wear in high humidity, too, as it would look like air can flow between it and your body. No clammy clingy droop. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-1#post-1468973 Mon, 06 Apr 2015 10:44:39 +0000 harmonica 1468973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No on both. For the reasons above. You need 10's. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-1#post-1468968 Mon, 06 Apr 2015 10:17:39 +0000 Anonymous 1468968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Before I looked at other's replies, My first thought was a no for the trench and possibly a no for the sweater too. I don't think they are 'the ones'. Next!<br /> :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-1#post-1468964 Mon, 06 Apr 2015 09:58:09 +0000 Jjsloane 1468964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a double no for me. Love the color on the sweater, but there is too much bunching at the waist.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-1#post-1468963 Mon, 06 Apr 2015 09:52:22 +0000 Style Fan 1468963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are so fab and awesome you deserve the best and IMHO these pieces do not measure up.&nbsp; In the right trench I could see you looking like a secret agent but not that one.&nbsp; That one reminds me of a bathrobe.&nbsp; I have the same problem with J. Crew.&nbsp; Their clothes are straight and I am curvy.&nbsp; How is that going to work?</p> <p>I was honest as requested.</p> <p>I love your jeans.&nbsp; Amazingly FAB.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-1#post-1468957 Mon, 06 Apr 2015 09:21:05 +0000 Anonymous 1468957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote no to both as well. &nbsp;Neither jumps out at me as fabulous. &nbsp;You need fabulous. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-1#post-1468930 Mon, 06 Apr 2015 06:43:42 +0000 rachylou 1468930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gosh. I really like the M mint on Janet, marshmallow peeps! Screen difs? </p> <p>(I lied about switching to 'all y'all basics' after Easter, btw ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-1#post-1468924 Mon, 06 Apr 2015 06:22:27 +0000 catgirl 1468924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote no to both. In the mood we are in, I feel like you need unconditional perfection. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinions-wanted-1#post-1468921 Mon, 06 Apr 2015 06:14:42 +0000 tulle 1468921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe the coat would look better wide open and breezy, but as pictured it makes me think of a bathrobe.&nbsp; I'd keep looking for your perfect drapey lightweight trench.&nbsp; The sweater--I know just what you mean about the J. Crew fit--is, as everyone has mentioned, an absolutely gorgeous color on you. ( I think of you as the queen of mineral blue-greens.)&nbsp; As for fit, to my eye both look fine, but I would favor the L because the slightly oversized look seems more current and sort of sexy.&nbsp;&nbsp; A creamy soft and deliciously tinted classic; I vote to keep. </p>