https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-closet-with-the-help-of-a-tailor Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:10:20 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-closet-with-the-help-of-a-tailor/page/2#post-866141 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 17:38:21 +0000 Tina.b 866141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OH, wow, I'm just in awe! This illustrates the importance of a good tailor and the investment in the tailoring itself. All your clothes fit impeccably. I'm just thrilled to see you in a dress, and I love both the pattern and shape of that one. So fantastic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-closet-with-the-help-of-a-tailor/page/2#post-866095 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 16:25:44 +0000 kkards 866095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i'm always amazed what a good tailor can do, but how hard it can be to find one.</p> <p>love them all, but #9 is my fav. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-closet-with-the-help-of-a-tailor/page/2#post-865984 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 07:50:43 +0000 jayne 865984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are pure style in all these outfits! So professional and perfectly, heh, tailored! I am inspired now to take my favorites in for tailoring after my weight stabilizes. I hate the ide of losing pieces I love. I adore the red suit both pieces. It has a unique style that is hard to find! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-closet-with-the-help-of-a-tailor#post-865900 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 04:39:20 +0000 jenanded 865900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Smashing! And how many pieces and outfits rigt there... taking notes and advice... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-closet-with-the-help-of-a-tailor#post-865898 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 04:35:24 +0000 Karie 865898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A good tailor is well worth the investment. Your tailor did an amazing job, and you look fantastic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-closet-with-the-help-of-a-tailor#post-865896 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 04:33:39 +0000 Susie 865896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my. You look amazing in your gorgeous suit pieces, especially the red- I love both the skirt and the jacket.</p> <p>You are the poster child for good tailoring! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-closet-with-the-help-of-a-tailor#post-865891 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 04:17:55 +0000 lyn* 865891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I win. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-closet-with-the-help-of-a-tailor#post-865887 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 04:10:08 +0000 Day Vies 865887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That skirt was the ONLY reason I bought the suit. I was wondering if anyone noticed the kicky pleats at the hem. I shouldn't be surprised that you were the first. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-closet-with-the-help-of-a-tailor#post-865881 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 03:59:07 +0000 lyn* 865881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look so amazing in all of these outfits - look at how brightly you're smiling! My absolute fav is that red skirt! You wear the colour so well, and it makes me want a red skirt with slight flare! I have a red pencil, but it's just not the same! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-closet-with-the-help-of-a-tailor#post-865873 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 03:46:03 +0000 Day Vies 865873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Buttercream -- yes I was confident because her shop had tailored some button-down shirts for me and a peacoat. If any of your friends have already used a seamstress or tailor use who they recommend. It is definitely worth the investment.</p> <p> Also I am surprised nobody had mentioned yet that if you buy suits or dresses from Nordstrom's their talented alterations staff will tailor the garment(s) to fit you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-closet-with-the-help-of-a-tailor#post-865868 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 03:38:11 +0000 Buttercream 865868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is such an inspiriation! </p> <p>Were you already confident of the tailor you used? I'm always a little nervous that I'll spend money for the changes but be unhappy with the result. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-closet-with-the-help-of-a-tailor#post-865827 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 02:34:08 +0000 bj1111 865827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>stunning! tailors are worth their weight in salt!</p> <p>i need to take my own advice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-closet-with-the-help-of-a-tailor#post-865822 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 02:30:24 +0000 Thistle 865822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All of these look beyond fab. I cannot pick a favorite. You look so amazing, so smashing, so stunning! I am not sure how you do it, but you just look perfectly put together all the time. I dream of having style like that one day!</p> <p>If I were Angie, this post would leave me needing smelling salts! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-closet-with-the-help-of-a-tailor#post-865811 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 02:22:51 +0000 Day Vies 865811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Adelfa -- I could not have said it better. I am finally practicing what I have been told. </p> <p>Kiwichik - we can totally go suit shopping together and swap tops and bottoms when retailers are mean enough to REQUIRE that you buy the same size top as the bottom. </p> <p>Gaylene - You are absolutely right, "good enough" isn't good enough for any body. In full disclosure it was the arrival of dress #1 a few weeks ago that forced me to finally go because the red suit had been sitting brand new and unworn in my closet for 2.5 years. What a waste of time! </p> <p>Janet - #3 seems to be pretty popular, I'll have to wear it to work this week.</p> <p>Shannon -- you are so right about doubling the size of my wardrobe. Again, I just feel bad that I had not done it sooner. ( I literally have a suit for every day of the week! ) It seems like we are conditioned to shop for the holy grail of fit rather than creating it with pieces that we already own and love. </p> <p>Suz - you make a great point about showing verses telling. I only wish I had the energy last week to take before pictures of these pieces so that everyone can see that perfect fit off the rack is rare. Also when we loose/gain weight we don't have to give up well-made pieces simply because our bodies have changed. Our clothes can change with us! </p> <p>Beth Ann -- *Clutch the pearls!* The red jacket cannot come out to the 'burbs and play; it may be lured away by someone else's enticing closet full of vests and interesting prints. </p> <p>Shevia -- Ah, I am so honored to have "impeccable" used to describe me. You know if fit is the reason I have been elevated to such a status then that proves that everyone can be impeccable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-closet-with-the-help-of-a-tailor#post-865774 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 01:06:58 +0000 Jaime 865774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think impeccable is good word for you. You always wear precise fit and it just has an incredible effect on how you look - namely glorious! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-closet-with-the-help-of-a-tailor#post-865771 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 01:02:42 +0000 Beth Ann 865771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent tutorial, DV! And you look amazing. I'm feeling that red jacket. Wondering if it might like to live in the suburbs............. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-closet-with-the-help-of-a-tailor#post-865766 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:56:58 +0000 Suz 865766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for showing the fine results of this tailoring. It is so important for people to SEE that none of us fits everything perfectly off the rack, and it's okay -- we can, with help (or our own skill) make it work, and work brilliantly. These are all stellar pieces and you look beautiful in them. </p> <p>What this shows yet again is how important fit is to a truly polished appearance -- yet I think it is equally important to the right RATE look, too. That would be a good question to ponder in another thread. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-closet-with-the-help-of-a-tailor#post-865759 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:50:42 +0000 Angie 865759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*happy, happy, HAPPY sigh*</p> <p>Absolutely worth the investment and just look at you shine even more brightly in these outfits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-closet-with-the-help-of-a-tailor#post-865742 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:25:09 +0000 Transcona Shannon 865742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic DV! I have a great seamstress myself and know the value of that kind of work. Now I don't worry as much if I can't find something that's absolutely perfect off the rack - certain things can be fixed right up with nip and tuck here and there.</p> <p>These are all absolutely beautiful pieces on you and you just doubled the size of your wardrobe without buying anything new. Brilliant! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-closet-with-the-help-of-a-tailor#post-865739 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:20:51 +0000 harmonica 865739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>well done! you've found a great tailor and all the pieces seem to fit perfectly. yay for SYC with some tailoring help! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-closet-with-the-help-of-a-tailor#post-865737 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:19:17 +0000 Janet 865737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Holy moly, you look fantastic in all of these! Well done. </p> <p>I almost couldn't even see anything past the first dress, it is so amazing and perfect on you. And #3, wow! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-closet-with-the-help-of-a-tailor#post-865735 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:17:36 +0000 Gaylene 865735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Day Vies, these photos are perfect examples of how important it is to tweak the fit of items in order to look fabulous in your clothes. By not settling for good enough, you've hit the style stratosphere! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-closet-with-the-help-of-a-tailor#post-865727 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 23:58:39 +0000 Kiwichik 865727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with you wholeheartedly a good tailor is a must. All your newly tailored outfits look perfect on you - the fit in all cases is great. I think I probably have the opposite problem to you - I have a small upper half but my bottom half is a lot larger whereas you have lovely slim hips and legs and a beautiful bust.<br /> I can always get a good fit for tops but bottoms not so much - I definitely have to employ a tailor as I always need to get my pants taken in at the waist as I need a bigger size across the hips, butt and thighs. </p> <p>Hmmm maybe we should go suit shopping together &amp; swap tops and bottoms. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-closet-with-the-help-of-a-tailor#post-865726 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 23:56:32 +0000 Adelfa 865726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I only had eyes for your hips because that is the alteration I need too (but have never gotten). Wow, it looks so terrific to have the material be all sleek and well-fitting around your hips! The silhouette instantly gains elegance and sophistication!</p> <p>Years ago my DD had an extraordinarily well-dressed 3rd grade teacher. (She obviously did not fear fingermarks against her very expensive clothes.) She was really thin and petite, but with a behind that was larger in proportion. But she would rock sheath dresses and pencil skirts. It was clear that she got her clothes to fit her largest part, and then invested in extensive tailoring. She looked amazing. I always knew I should follow her example (sort of in reverse) but have never done it.</p> <p>But you are inspiring me, Day Vies! Wow, you look terrific! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-closet-with-the-help-of-a-tailor#post-865717 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 23:49:38 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 865717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've got a style I am totally on-board with, but that first dress totally made me go green with envy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-closet-with-the-help-of-a-tailor#post-865702 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 23:39:17 +0000 Carla 865702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Your tailor did beautiful work for you, in particular the work on the jackets. #3 takes my breath away, </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-closet-with-the-help-of-a-tailor#post-865701 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 23:39:14 +0000 deb 865701@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are all wonderful and The dress is absolutely perfect on you. Isn't it great to have a tailor you can trust to do a proper job? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-closet-with-the-help-of-a-tailor#post-865698 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 23:36:59 +0000 Day Vies 865698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Caro -- I usually don't buy dresses because I know if it isn't custom or stretch jersey it will have to be tailored. But when I saw this one I had to have it. I knew it would be too big in the hips but I loved the print and knew that it would haunt me forever if I did not commit. </p> <p>Ingunn -- No need to envy my closet. I envy your ability to mix and match your closet and squeeze every bit of versatility a piece has to offer. You're right I will not be buying a suit again for awhile since these have been refreshed/reworked. I did not realize how many suits I had. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-closet-with-the-help-of-a-tailor#post-865695 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 23:32:00 +0000 Ingunn 865695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is just perfect, Day Vies, and I envy you your closet! What a great investment. You have so many beautiful pieces here, no need for more shopping of classics in a while! I particularly love the red suit, and hope to see this again very soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-my-closet-with-the-help-of-a-tailor#post-865689 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 23:24:09 +0000 Caro in Oz 865689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking good. I LOVE the dress in #1 - &amp; I'm not a dress person:) </p>