https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-and-round-report Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:46:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-and-round-report/page/2#post-1831655 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 15:42:16 +0000 KnittingGene 1831655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Greyscale - so nice of you to say. I've never been sure I actually know what my style actually is but I do feel like I'm getting closer. Interesting how much photos help me with this. </p> <p>Shevia, thanks. I love that vest so darn much!</p> <p>Minimalist and JG- Stuart Weitzman, Manila. After months of stalking, got mine on sale at Zappos which does a great job of carrying wide sizes which work for me. The Manila is on sale lots of places now. Nordstrom and the SW website carry them in regular widths. They are so cushioned and comfy while being awfully sharp, I think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-and-round-report/page/2#post-1831652 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 15:25:39 +0000 JuniperGreen 1831652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SUCH great finds - loving these looks on you!!! I need those loafers... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-and-round-report/page/2#post-1831640 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 14:41:53 +0000 minimalist 1831640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These all look wonderful.<br /> But please tell us more about those loafers! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-and-round-report/page/2#post-1831572 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 09:48:33 +0000 Jaime 1831572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#2 is my absolute favorite and then the race is close. You have made some great picks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-and-round-report/page/2#post-1831553 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 05:33:22 +0000 Greyscale 1831553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are all such great scores! You clearly have a really solid eye for your own style and which pieces will work with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-and-round-report/page/2#post-1831519 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 03:02:32 +0000 Berkeley Girl 1831519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And you're the one who told me about the NAS, KG! We are totally style buddies.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-and-round-report#post-1831420 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 21:40:04 +0000 KnittingGene 1831420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Sal! I appreciate your kindness. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-and-round-report#post-1831418 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 21:26:12 +0000 Sal 1831418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not an NAS Shopper so not checking in very much but just wanted to welcome you to the forum. &nbsp;I love these additions, they are modern, practical, flattering and cosy - perfect for winter. &nbsp;Great choices:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-and-round-report#post-1831384 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 18:41:38 +0000 KnittingGene 1831384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>BG, nice to see you here! You're the one who told me about YLF in the first place - thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-and-round-report#post-1831272 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 03:22:20 +0000 Susie 1831272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of course you should enjoy those sleeves! I now have several tops with different style sleeves and they are fun to wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-and-round-report#post-1831244 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 01:13:02 +0000 Berkeley Girl 1831244@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KnittingGene, we know each other in RL and I LOVE seeing you enjoying your new clothes. Everything looks great. My top favorites are the bell sleeve sweater (yes, shout-out to our 1970s childhood), the yummy long cardigan and the – reversible! – vest with the pockets. I really hope the floral shoes work out, they're special while still being subtle, and they'll add such a great dash of extra panache to some of these outfits.&nbsp;</p> <p>Just a word about body proportions: I think what you have is a long torso, the "short legs" you reference are simply a result of that. I'm very evenly proportioned, though shorter than you are (5'2") and cropped pants and leggings are still often full length on me too. I've always been a little wary of cropped pants because conventional wisdom is that they make us petites look even shorter, but having ventured there recently, I agree with others that hemming one of the pairs for a fun, different, cropped silhouette is worth trying.&nbsp; </p> <p>I now really want a bell sleeve sweater or sweater dress too!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-and-round-report#post-1831232 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 00:56:19 +0000 KnittingGene 1831232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DL - I didn't know what "rise" really meant - googled it and yes, I think you're right, I've got a longer rise and so these fit well. Just got the VC seamed pants, too, and they work in the same way. Thanks for helping me learn a bit more about fit!</p> <p>Kathleen - Thank goodness for tailoring, right?! Good catch on the SW loafers - got them on sale and they still need some breaking in but I love them - so cushy on the bottom and they work well with my wardrobe.</p> <p>Jill - thank you!</p> <p>Suzanne - Hey there, fellow knitter! "You have a great eye for architectural proportion that suits you well." - may be the best feedback I've ever gotten. Thank you. Bad news, my dear, this sweater is pretty heavy (for cashmere). I'm really not sure it makes sense to wear in my office since I also run warm. I'm hoping I can justify it for wearing in my colder house and long (but not too long) walks through the autumn leaves.</p> <p>Fashion - I'm the least funny one in my household so I'm delighted to hear that I nearly provoked a spit take!</p> <p>Susie - aren't the bell sleeves cool? I know they are going to look dated quickly but dammit, I'm going to enjoy the hell out of them for now!</p> <p>Suz - thank you. My enormous love for the vest was the driving force behind writing a post. I wanted to spread the good vest word!</p> <p>fathenry - I'll show you my Adidas styling ideas if you show me yours!</p> <p>Ryce - thank you. Pants are the WORST. But pretty necessary. I am sad the Halogen cardi was gone - maybe stalking will pay off.</p> <p>Emily K - thank you! I've found it so helpful to see others model the clothes that I had to try and give back a bit.</p> <p>troff - thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-and-round-report#post-1831224 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 00:36:50 +0000 Anonymous 1831224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You picked up some great knitwear! You look fab---and cozy---in all of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-and-round-report#post-1831218 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 00:24:32 +0000 KnittingGene 1831218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you to all for your feedback - you continue to blow me away with your kindness and supportiveness.</p> <p>Firecracker: Thank you. I trust Angie in EVERYTHING but I'm still struggling with hemlines on pants. I'm going to give it some serious thought after the feedback here. I may hem one pair at the length I like (just about an inch about the ankle bone) and the other a little shorter and see how I do with them.</p> <p>Momo: Thanks! In some ways I'm always trying to justify more black since it truly is my happy color in clothing. The flecks make it different! They add even more texture to the ribbed cardi.</p> <p>Pil and Kerry: Thanks. Now the plan will be to back off shopping until the right pair of replacement tall black boots appear.</p> <p>Scarlet: Thanks so much. LOVE the tip about DH sitting on a chair - of course! That makes a lot of sense.</p> <p>Kathie: That's very nice, thank you. I felt happy - glad it showed!</p> <p>kkards: great ideas! I'm looking forward to playing with those shoes for sure. I do like the idea of them with the bell-sleeved sweater a lot - don't know that I would have thought of it.</p> <p>Karie: thank you!</p> <p>Aquamarine: you have encouraged me to keep considering them!</p> <p>Angie: Thank you! I can't say enough about how much I've learned from you and the YLF community. I've been quiet but gathered in so much good information. You are a gift! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-and-round-report#post-1831208 Sat, 29 Jul 2017 23:40:15 +0000 troff3 1831208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are all quite wonderful~! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-and-round-report#post-1831181 Sat, 29 Jul 2017 22:05:26 +0000 Emily K 1831181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like all your choices! &nbsp;The pics are universally flattering. &nbsp;The Adidas and the vest are so fun! &nbsp;Thank you for sharing IRL pics of these items. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-and-round-report#post-1831175 Sat, 29 Jul 2017 21:53:13 +0000 Anonymous 1831175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, my gosh - what a stellar haul!<br /> I'm jealous of the long Halogen cardigan. That is the one piece I wanted -in the same color you chose - and it's gone in my size.<br /> As for the other pieces - first, yay for finding well-fitting pants. That's always the hardest, right? I really like all of the sweaters - and that vest is so gorgeous and classy! The bell sleeve is so much fun, and very flattering!<br /> Thanks for sharing your great finds with us! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-and-round-report#post-1831163 Sat, 29 Jul 2017 20:55:53 +0000 fathenry 1831163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorite is the bell sleeve sweater. So fun. I also have the Adidas and look forward to more ideas on styling them. Nice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-and-round-report#post-1831162 Sat, 29 Jul 2017 20:55:02 +0000 Suz 1831162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You had a fantastic sale! And it's great to see you post. I think you've chosen brilliantly. I'm with those who suggest hemming the pants a little shorter. The cardigans sound wonderful and the bell sleeve sweater is beautiful on you -- but I <b>adore </b>the asymmetric sweater and vest especially. 1, 2, and 3 are wonderful outfits on you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-and-round-report#post-1831159 Sat, 29 Jul 2017 20:41:31 +0000 Susie 1831159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this is a brilliant collection! You've chosen pieces that work so well together and look so good on you. The cardigans sound perfect and the bell sleeve sweater is such fun! I'm not a big fan of ankle pants so I will leave length advice to others. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-and-round-report#post-1831109 Sat, 29 Jul 2017 16:54:25 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1831109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That title about made me spit out my coffee! And only the first half of it is true. </p> <p>These look great, especially 1-4. I wouldn't be able to do the big sleeves, but you seem excited about them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-and-round-report#post-1831107 Sat, 29 Jul 2017 16:39:38 +0000 Suzanne (ambergreen) 1831107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have a great eye for architectural proportion that suits you well. These are super stylish selections! </p> <p>I am so tempted by the asymmetrical sweater, but I worry it would be too warm for our climate--at least for me, since I have always run warm. As a fellow knitter who used to live somewhere a lot colder, I've switched to much lighter knitwear (and this has meant that I sadly pass up a lot of sweater patterns that I wouldn't have in the past). Does it seem like a winter-only item, or? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-and-round-report#post-1831089 Sat, 29 Jul 2017 14:57:33 +0000 jill58 1831089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice choices. You look wonderful and happy! Everything looks great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-and-round-report#post-1831078 Sat, 29 Jul 2017 13:57:29 +0000 Kathleen 1831078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you have some wonderful finds there. I especially love the knitwear. I also agree the crops could be a little shorter. I'm an inch shorter than you and had the same issue with a pair of those I bought last year. Do I spot the SW loafers? They look great with the outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-and-round-report#post-1831077 Sat, 29 Jul 2017 13:53:35 +0000 Anonymous 1831077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KG-2 and 4 are my favorites. I like the layers you've found, and the asymmetric sweater if the size feels good to you. I don't own any NYDJ because I'm long through the torso and shorter through the rise. In past I've found them too high on my waist, but they look like really good choices. </p> <p>Also, glad DH was a willing helper. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-and-round-report#post-1831058 Sat, 29 Jul 2017 13:09:27 +0000 Angie 1831058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You had a <b>great</b>, NAS. Thanks for sharing. You look SUPER CUTE in #1, 2 and 3. Killer items on you. The tasseled loafers are fab too. Nicely done.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-and-round-report#post-1831057 Sat, 29 Jul 2017 13:06:21 +0000 Aquamarine 1831057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for sharing your haul! You really scored (i love knitwear, too). I agree the Halogen flares might be too long, but I think they are worth a try (I have 2 pairs now and I am 5'4"). I think a 1-inch hem might still preserve the flare and it would be a fun silhouette for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-and-round-report#post-1831056 Sat, 29 Jul 2017 13:04:17 +0000 Karie 1831056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, we must dress the body we currently have and you look like you're doing an excellent job at that. The items you have chosen appear to fit you perfectly. The bell sleeved top is my favorite! I am also loving the cardigan in #3 and the vest in #2. Well done!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-and-round-report#post-1831055 Sat, 29 Jul 2017 12:58:00 +0000 kkards 1831055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>looks like you really did well on knitwear, just fab! love that vest<br />love ths sneakers....love to see them with a cropped flare or culotte...can see these as a wonderful fall transition shoe...also wondering what they would look like with the skirt/bell sleeve outfit in #5/6 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/short-and-round-report#post-1831050 Sat, 29 Jul 2017 12:44:26 +0000 Kathie 1831050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everything looks great! Love the vest, asymmetrical sweater, and the bell-sleeved one in particular. You look so happy, and comfortable, in everything. </p>