https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-trauma-shopping Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:35:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-trauma-shopping/page/2#post-1081145 Mon, 11 Nov 2013 13:28:32 +0000 Sarah A 1081145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well... I popped over bc i was wortied you had a terrible experience. But no...phew! Hair looks great i am oversizing my sweaters right now bc i find i shrink them a bit in the wash and the extra size allows for longer wear. The b&amp;w top is fantastic. B&amp;w items have been huge workhorses for me this year and i see this working for you as well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-trauma-shopping/page/2#post-1080996 Mon, 11 Nov 2013 05:57:26 +0000 AJ 1080996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oohhh, the hair cut is lovely! Did the stylist straighten it? You have natural waves, yes?</p> <p>You know, I feel the same way you do when I've tried on tops that have dark raglan sleeves with a printed body. Although I don't dislike #1, I do think you can do better. I've been on the lookout for a solid dark body and lighter raglan sleeves with or without a print. Haven't found one yet unfortunately.</p> <p>I'm not sure what it is about the blouse in #2 that is throwing me off...maybe it's the high neckline in combination with the closely spaced print? IDK. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-trauma-shopping/page/2#post-1080968 Mon, 11 Nov 2013 04:43:48 +0000 Debbie 1080968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your hair and that blouse! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-trauma-shopping/page/2#post-1080654 Sun, 10 Nov 2013 20:51:09 +0000 lyn67 1080654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>New hair is smashing, and love all the 3 outfits! They ae simple and strong, my fave features for you! And, I love the sweater, as it is! But looking forward to see a size larger for comparison, if possible-not much of a help, I know! But be sure, YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-trauma-shopping/page/2#post-1080645 Sun, 10 Nov 2013 20:34:59 +0000 oolagirl(Colleen) 1080645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a lurker, because I am not good with photos, but I love your outfits, and I think all 3 are fab! You and I have similar shapes, so I love looking at your pics because I can visualize how they would look on me! You are looking thin! And I would keep the sweater as is, it is great :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-trauma-shopping/page/2#post-1080003 Sat, 09 Nov 2013 15:48:44 +0000 Day Vies 1080003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice hair cut!&nbsp; I am definitely of the mind that print hides a multitude of sins. So worries about pattern on the belly should melt away since pattern there flattens everything out.&nbsp; 2 &amp; 3 are my favorites. I love the design and fit in sweater #1 but I have a preference for higher contrasts. I think these work -- especially the silky blouse I love how it reads gray although it's black and white. Great finds. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-trauma-shopping/page/2#post-1079997 Sat, 09 Nov 2013 15:45:01 +0000 Anonymous 1079997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Look, the haircut looks beautiful on you! The sweater is my favorite of your finds. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-trauma-shopping/page/2#post-1079900 Sat, 09 Nov 2013 09:57:44 +0000 Ornella 1079900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So, this is that magic haircut. I like this length on you. Let us know if it behaves as expected.</p> <p>The sweater is great, looking fwd to seeing it larger.</p> <p>I like the silk blouse. I think it's an interesting piece for more 'conservative' capsule or occasions when worn on its own.&nbsp;As a layering piece for every day / more casual capsule&nbsp;I would like to see it work with such bright, cheerful pieces as the cobalt jacket which seem to work better with your skin tone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-trauma-shopping/page/2#post-1079894 Sat, 09 Nov 2013 09:36:36 +0000 vipanchi 1079894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually like the blouse better than the sweater and it looks great on you! Also I think it maybe more versatile than the sweater in mixing with bright pops of color like you have. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-trauma-shopping#post-1079889 Sat, 09 Nov 2013 09:02:51 +0000 Lyn D. 1079889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great sweater, and you are probably right about this being the better size, but double checking won't hurt.<br />The shirt is nice with jacket on, but if you aren't loving it and it isn't filling a wardrobe hole I wouldn't take the tags off just yet.<br />Love your hair! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-trauma-shopping#post-1079867 Sat, 09 Nov 2013 06:52:32 +0000 Jeanie 1079867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just loved that blouse when I saw it in your hair cut post. &nbsp;Hope you keep it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-trauma-shopping#post-1079859 Sat, 09 Nov 2013 06:23:22 +0000 Scarlet 1079859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh by your title, I was afraid your haircut turned out to be a trauma. I think it is just right! I think the color and pattern of the sweater are fabulous and I like the blouse very much too. Especially with the cobalt blazer--the neutral pattern works so well with the lovely color. Both keepers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-trauma-shopping#post-1079785 Sat, 09 Nov 2013 04:20:25 +0000 Beth Ann 1079785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Peacechick: Yes, you're helping.&nbsp; All opinions, warmly offered, are helpful!&nbsp; K/R threads should always have a wide variety of opinions.&nbsp;&nbsp; The next step for me is to evaluate how both these items fit in my overall wardrobe.&nbsp; I think I'll try the sweater sized up for comparison, and I'll style the blouse with other pieces in my wardrobe.&nbsp; The pattern is "clearer" and more black and white close up --- it looks kind of mushy grey from a distance.&nbsp; </p> <p>Has anyone else noticed that some items look better from a distance, and others shine more in closeup? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-trauma-shopping#post-1079749 Sat, 09 Nov 2013 03:21:19 +0000 peacechick 1079749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm probably not helping but I really like the sweater and think it looks good as is, but am not a fan of the silky blouse. It does work well with the blazer but I find it too busy on its own. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-trauma-shopping#post-1079694 Sat, 09 Nov 2013 02:31:22 +0000 Beth Ann 1079694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You guys are so helpful!&nbsp; I think you have something, Karymk.&nbsp; I wondered if it could have something to do with a low camera angle (at belly height), but I do think the solid sleeves in contrast with the patterned body might be creating a widening effect.&nbsp; This may be why I rejected the larger size, with more slouch in the band area.&nbsp; Hmmmmmmm.... off to contemplate.</p> <p>Shannon:&nbsp; Close up, the blouse reads more black/white.&nbsp; The density of the print makes it appear grey from a distance.&nbsp; It seems "clearer" if you know what I mean.&nbsp; I think I look best in clear tones.&nbsp; Smokey or powdered shades are death inducing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-trauma-shopping#post-1079684 Sat, 09 Nov 2013 02:21:38 +0000 karymk 1079684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the blouse and jacket. Bravo. &nbsp;But I feel like since the sweater's shoulder seams point IN toward your shoulders its creating this illusion of your tummy being wider than the shoulder area. &nbsp;Do you see that? The colors and print are not the problem. &nbsp;Neither is your body! It's the style of this particular garment. &nbsp;If it had been an allover pattern and not the solid shoulders/sleeves, I think it would have worked fine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-trauma-shopping#post-1078490 Fri, 08 Nov 2013 01:58:04 +0000 Debora 1078490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love both on you, Beth Ann! You look beautiful in berry tones, whichever size you decide on. Thumbs up on the print. It is especially striking with the cobalt blazer. I can't forget your haircut. Beautiful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-trauma-shopping#post-1078473 Fri, 08 Nov 2013 01:50:53 +0000 carambola 1078473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your hair looks fantastic! So shiny and sleek like this and I can see the layers encouraging your natural wave too when you want the beachy look.</p> <p>Also loving the sweater and blouse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-trauma-shopping#post-1078457 Fri, 08 Nov 2013 01:44:20 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1078457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your hair looks great Beth Ann - nothing like &nbsp;trip to the salon to make a gal feel great!</p> <p>Love the pattern and colour in the sweater - beautiful with the colours in your wardrobe. I hope you can try the larger size for comparison sake.</p> <p>I like the silk blouse too even though grey tones are not my favourite on you. With the cobalt jacket - lovely! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-trauma-shopping#post-1078443 Fri, 08 Nov 2013 01:32:46 +0000 carter 1078443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know I'm in the minority here, but I don't think either one does you justice. You're young and pretty. Neither of these supports that to me. Go for a bit of swank to match that awesome 'do! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-trauma-shopping#post-1078412 Fri, 08 Nov 2013 01:04:45 +0000 minimalist 1078412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The colors in the sweater are fab on you, but IIRC, the sweater as a whole isn't an improvement on what I've seen so far of your wardrobe.</p> <p>Hair is still wow! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-trauma-shopping#post-1078400 Fri, 08 Nov 2013 00:51:53 +0000 Amy 1078400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your new 'do is gorgeous! I love the blouse! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-trauma-shopping#post-1078344 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 23:48:31 +0000 Mochi 1078344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the blouse more (it's beautiful on you, actually), but I do like the color of the sweater and think it could be layered successfully, or you can try, at least.&nbsp; </p> <p>Yes, the haircut is outstanding.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-trauma-shopping#post-1078340 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 23:44:22 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1078340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the hair and sweater looks great as is especiallly with plans to layer it. &nbsp;Love the blouse as well, what a fun day!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-trauma-shopping#post-1078317 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 23:14:55 +0000 MsMary 1078317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the hair, love the sweater, love the blouse!&nbsp; And love your pretty smile! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-trauma-shopping#post-1078310 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 23:08:37 +0000 Sara L. 1078310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they both look good on you. &nbsp;I like the pattern on the sweater and don't think the pattern is too busy. &nbsp;I think whether you get the larger size or not depends on how you plan to wear the sweater. &nbsp;If you primarily want it as an underlayer, then the smaller size will work better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-trauma-shopping#post-1078306 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 23:04:04 +0000 Peri 1078306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great haircut! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-trauma-shopping#post-1078304 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 23:00:34 +0000 unfrumped 1078304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am going to sound like the echo, too. The colors in the sweater are spot on for you. The blouse&nbsp;from a distance can look not to striking&nbsp;but up close the print is very unusual, and I like that. I think it looks good with the blazer but I think the blouse print tones will&nbsp;pair better with another color, actually--something that doesn't pop against it so much, since it runs subdued in tonal quality--maybe black, charcoal, or burgundy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-trauma-shopping#post-1078291 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 22:41:55 +0000 Beth Ann 1078291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all!&nbsp; </p> <p>I will see if I can make a jaunt to get the larger size in the sweater for comparison.&nbsp; It isn't snug, but the next size up is slouchier, but wouldn't fit under things as well.</p> <p>I appreciate the warm encouragement and the honest opinions, too!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-trauma-shopping#post-1078284 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 22:25:53 +0000 Parsley 1078284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your haircut, Beth Ann! It looks very current, and the layers frame your face nicely.<br />I agree with Angie that I'd like to see the next size in the sweater, although that one doesn't look bad. The color's great on you!<br /><u>Love</u> the<u></u> blouse!</p>