https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/potential-benetton Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 10:40:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/potential-benetton#post-2158665 Thu, 10 Dec 2020 06:35:28 +0000 Anonymous 2158665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like Angie’s picks for you, especially the dress and skirt and horsey sweater. You do well showing your small waist. I hope that you are feeling better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/potential-benetton#post-2158330 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 17:18:52 +0000 Angie 2158330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jane,</b> since you're horsey too - and those are your colours - what a slam-dunk! Let me know what you think of the Hobbs items in stores. I've ordered the jacket and coat. Report back soon </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/potential-benetton#post-2158316 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 16:39:30 +0000 Helena 2158316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ladylike fantastic-ness ... I especially love the stripes with the snakeprint belt, and ditto to Roxanna's comment about your enviable hourglass figure! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/potential-benetton#post-2158299 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 15:06:17 +0000 Roxanna 2158299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gosh, you look lovely. You are inspiring me on silhouettes - I love how you play up your smashing hourglass figure! Love those pencil skirts on you :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/potential-benetton#post-2158296 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 13:59:16 +0000 lyn67 2158296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nr 1 looks gorgeous and is a true Jane look! Like the batwing sweater and the right size of those pants sounds also great! Then, I love the cognac leather skirt with the stripe top. The black is a bit overwhelming on you- but who knows it also can work carefully styled. Just be sure the skirt will not change it's fluid flow to some crisp bell shape when shorted-or be sure you'll like it as well.&nbsp; I would&nbsp; wear it once at this length first see if you like. <br />What kind of shoes are you planning wear with? I have hard time matching leather items (or items of the exact same fabrics) so close together like skirts/pants and shoes.&nbsp; But you can always wear suede and/or sneakers if you have the same fears-am I the only one making a point of that? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/potential-benetton#post-2158294 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 13:44:37 +0000 RobinF 2158294@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great items, I especially love the pants with the wider belt - very chic. The leather skirt is fun and I think looks really nice. I slightly prefer the lighter of the two. I quite like a batwing sweater but it has to be comfortable for you.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/potential-benetton#post-2158293 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 13:41:06 +0000 cat2 2158293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like Hobbs suiting, blouses and t-shirts but just ordered a box of Hobbs sweaters and only ended up keeping one, the rest were of abysmal quality. It is so disappointing that so many retailers cut too many corners on knits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/potential-benetton#post-2158290 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 12:56:36 +0000 Anonymous 2158290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Porridge :)<br /> My favorites are the striped shirt/snake belt combo and the first outfit with the tan blazer! Quite like the Hobbs things Angie posted too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/potential-benetton#post-2158284 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 11:56:19 +0000 kkards 2158284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jane, your outfits always look so elegant and put together, and these are no exceptions.<br />but i must say that i think the striped shirt with the snake skin belt, is one of my favorites. I know that you say not really styled, i beg to disagree. There is a sort of 40s Katherine Hepburn feel, but mixed with a totally relaxed 2020s vibe. I hope that you keep the pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/potential-benetton#post-2158281 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 11:46:20 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2158281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aw, thumb holes are so great. What a pity it has batwings. Doesn’t sound to me like you’d wear it. I think you answered your own question about the black skirt too, though maybe you could try it in a smaller size. On the “optical illusion” of a tiny waist + curves—that’s what makes the curves. All the “out” in the world isn’t curvy without some “in”. Ootd is nicely harmonious. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/potential-benetton#post-2158271 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 07:38:26 +0000 Jane 2158271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Slim Cat. As I was trying on the trousers, I thought they might be good for the time ahead. </p> <p>Thank you Avicennia - the striped top is from Boden - it washes and wears well. </p> <p>Angie, thank you so much, such a lovely selection of finds. Thank you fir thinking of me! The horse sweater is lovely - it is a great graphic. I like the grey longer a line skirt too. I will go and take a look at the pleated skirt in a B&amp;M store. The jacket will look super on you - fab colour, and the longer coat looks great. </p> <p>Thank you CardiffGirl, I think the trousers have potential. I’m concerned about about the hem length though and how to get the right length for office heels which somehow works with the flats walking to and from the office. </p> <p>Thank you Shevia, the skirt I wore yesterday is so comfortable and warm. Thank you for letting me know about the fabric on the skirts. </p> <p>Thank you Bijou, that is such an appropriate phrase for the thumb holes - lost child look! I really love tops with them, I like the layering effect. Slightly Dolly P too. Thank you on the advice on the skirts. Thank you also for the comments on the trousers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/potential-benetton#post-2158249 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 03:39:04 +0000 Bijou 2158249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well you have taken me down memory lane, I always wanted a sweater with thumb holes and my Mum would not let me have one, saying I would look like a lost child. It was sad she could even have thought such a thing because my parents looked after me very well and I am sure a cute sweater would not have changed that impression at all. I really love the cut of your Benneton sweater.</p> <p>I love the tan leather skirt and prefer it to the black, those trousers are beautiful and elegant, size up and maybe get them altered for the perfect fit. Like Cardiff Girl, I love the pants in #10, with your wide belt and striped top, tres chic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/potential-benetton#post-2158248 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 02:53:57 +0000 Jaime 2158248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your first outfit looks great! The sweater, wide pants and leather skirt all look good. If it is not real leather it will not stretch so make sure you choose the comfortable size - both look great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/potential-benetton#post-2158228 Mon, 07 Dec 2020 23:19:05 +0000 Cardiff girl 2158228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jane you are looking so good recently!All these outfits are just fab but #10 is the business as far as I am concerned.There is something very parisenne chic about it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/potential-benetton#post-2158227 Mon, 07 Dec 2020 23:07:37 +0000 Angie 2158227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do well with Hobbs too! They have good sales. I have my eye on these: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/potential-benetton#post-2158226 Mon, 07 Dec 2020 23:05:56 +0000 Angie 2158226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jane</b>, I used to wear a lot of Benetton. Very close to my heart...</p> <p>I saw these items at Hobbs and thought of you:&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/potential-benetton#post-2158224 Mon, 07 Dec 2020 22:45:11 +0000 avicennia 2158224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t see the bat wings to be honest. I very much like tan for you. And where did you get the Breton top? My much loved JCrew top is being warn to bits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/potential-benetton#post-2158222 Mon, 07 Dec 2020 22:28:41 +0000 slim cat 2158222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab trousers and fun outfits! Nice new options for the holiday and beyond . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/potential-benetton#post-2158219 Mon, 07 Dec 2020 22:21:13 +0000 Jane 2158219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello&nbsp;<b>Angie</b>, I have just changed the title and updated the text, Thank you for letting me know. Yes, all the new stuff is Benetton.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thank you on the trousers, (ah - killer potential - good to know! - thank you) and on the skirts. Thank you ever so much for the tip about the wrinkles. I don't think the skirts are real leather, so I do need to have a look at this quite carefully. I am picky about wrinkles!</p> <p>It is such a good look, though, the jumper sleeves peeking out below. Or at least you and I thought so! My father was very unimpressed too!</p> <p>Thank you on WIW today.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thank you <b>Minaminu</b>, it is an optical illusion as I do have curves! I think the tan skirt is my preference.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/potential-benetton#post-2158216 Mon, 07 Dec 2020 22:11:43 +0000 Angie 2158216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(<b>Jane</b>, which items are from Benetton - all the new stuff?)</p> <p>Hello sweet Porridge!&nbsp;</p> <p>LOVE the trousers! KILLER potential. Get the right size and you are in business.....&nbsp;</p> <p>Loving the leather skirts! I like both the black and tan, actually. Make sure you like the way they feel when you sit down. And you can't easily press them, so you have to be okay with a few wrinkles at the back. Hustle and bustle of public transport etc.....</p> <p>Very fun '80s jumper! (I did the same thing with my school jumpers btw......made thumb holes so the jumper sleeves peeked out from under my blazer ..... and Mama NOT impressed ).&nbsp;</p> <p>Your WIW today is typical KILLER Jane style!&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/potential-benetton#post-2158215 Mon, 07 Dec 2020 22:06:18 +0000 Minaminu 2158215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jane, I think you look fab in all outfits! I really like the tan skirt, it highlights your tiny waist! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/potential-benetton#post-2158206 Mon, 07 Dec 2020 21:48:55 +0000 Jane 2158206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dear Fabbers, </p> <p>A WIW, Monday am, earlier today. and then, I have some potential purchases to show you and see what you think.&nbsp;</p> <p>1 / 2. WIW today. Tube MamaB skirt, in a fab brown / conker / burgundy colour / Jigsaw blouse and Hobbs jacket, with wide belt.&nbsp;</p> <p>Then the potential Benetton purchases -&nbsp;</p> <p>3 / 4. Black jumper, bat wing, so toppers will be a problem. Reason for trying - thumb holes in the arms. Just like the ones I wore through in my school jumpers :). Lovely quality and doesn't cling to my neck. Thin wool.&nbsp;</p> <p>5 / 6 / 7 Black leather skirt. Bit too much for me I think and it is slightly too big maybe.&nbsp;</p> <p>8 / 9. Same skirt, smaller size, tan colour - it says orange on the web site. I like this, I think. Would need shortening.&nbsp;</p> <p>10 / 11 / 12 / 13. Black wide leg trousers - how apt following todays blog. Definitely drapey. Would need shortening. They feel elegant, and are super quality - lined, and generous pockets and super waist band with belt loops. BUT they are tight. So I should size up. Not really styled.&nbsp;</p> <p>Porridge says hello to everyone!</p> <p>All comments welcome. </p>