https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-building-up-a-new-wardrobe-new-items-keep-or-return Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:48:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-building-up-a-new-wardrobe-new-items-keep-or-return#post-89056 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:48:38 +0000 yublocka 89056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow MC you had a great shopping day - isn't it funny how one day you can get nothing, and then you can score bigtime (which you have!) Awesome looks!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-building-up-a-new-wardrobe-new-items-keep-or-return#post-88815 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:40:04 +0000 cciele 88815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chiming in late -- I love everything you got! The ruffles work for me; it's a cute look on you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-building-up-a-new-wardrobe-new-items-keep-or-return#post-88719 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:52:23 +0000 marianna 88719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-building-up-a-new-wardrobe-new-items-keep-or-return#post-88717 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:47:21 +0000 Angie 88717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love how you ROCK sleeveless items, Marianna. You are becoming more fashionably fearless by the week. Lasses can learn from you!</p> <p>All items are fabulous. And so is your little shadow :0) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-building-up-a-new-wardrobe-new-items-keep-or-return#post-88711 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:34:04 +0000 marianna 88711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah well, I wore the dress today because I personally like it and I got two compliments! One lady specifically noted that she liked the ruffles on me. Mixed opinions on this dress again, but I felt pretty darn cute in it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-building-up-a-new-wardrobe-new-items-keep-or-return#post-88702 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:17:25 +0000 medusa 88702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MC, you MUST keep the jeans and banded top. They look great on you. Also, I'm wearing my David Kahn jeans today - nice coincidence. :-)</p> <p>I'm not loving the ruffled dress. I'm not sure why - you've posted some other great dress pics recently (like the Target dress) and this one doesn't seem as great.</p> <p>Cute bracelet! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-building-up-a-new-wardrobe-new-items-keep-or-return#post-88672 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:38:05 +0000 marianna 88672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>niva, I'll think about the ruffle issue, thanks!</p> <p>Robin, thanks! I'm enjoying it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-building-up-a-new-wardrobe-new-items-keep-or-return#post-88651 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:02:15 +0000 RobinAshleySmith 88651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the dress, and I do not think the higher neck is a problem, it is nice to have some dresses that cover up. I think the color is great for you-- and I adore that bracelet, I want to own it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-building-up-a-new-wardrobe-new-items-keep-or-return#post-88641 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:20:23 +0000 Vani 88641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the jeans and banded top. You look great! I love the color of the dress and the fit overall. I know that logically ruffles on top should help you balance out, but something about how the ruffles lay is just a little bit off, to me that is. </p> <p>I totally love all your new acquisitions to date Marianne! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-building-up-a-new-wardrobe-new-items-keep-or-return#post-88628 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:04:35 +0000 marianna 88628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>RoseandJoan, I didn't buy the bag. Decided not to spend money on that and save it for clothes. I have one really nice Marc Jacobs bag that I splurged on last year and I wear it all the time.... so I don't really *need* a new bag. Just wanted some variety! Maybe when I have more spending cash.</p> <p>Michelle, I was attracted to the David Kahn's simply due to the name... haha. I was reading a YLF post about premium denim and I remember you mentioning them. I do like the wash and they seem to be awesome quality. Can't attest for the comfort yet as I haven't worn them yet! They were drastically reduced too. You need a Nordstrom Rack in your life!</p> <p>Rute, I actually like the ruffles at the top. Not sure if I'm delusional. I don't have much on top so I thought it sort of balanced me out. Not sure. The neck line doesn't bother me too much either, but I seem to keep getting that comment when I buy higher necklines. I guess my eye is drawn to the higher neck line for some reason. I like to be covered up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-building-up-a-new-wardrobe-new-items-keep-or-return#post-88608 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:56:00 +0000 rute 88608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The jeans and the top are lovely!</p> <p>The dress .. you are right the ruffles creates too much volume on the top and I think a V neck would suit you better.. but you can create the same effect if used together with a V neck cardigan... once again you are right! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-building-up-a-new-wardrobe-new-items-keep-or-return#post-88606 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:49:24 +0000 Michelle 88606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dying of envy over here... I want me a pair of David Kahns!! Great find! Are they as fabulous and comfortable as I've heard? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-building-up-a-new-wardrobe-new-items-keep-or-return#post-88596 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:41:25 +0000 RoseandJoan 88596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is very easy, love the top and jeans, love the dress (the length is perfect) and I like the bracelet although it is not my personal style.</p> <p>Did you go for the Betsey Johnson bag in the end? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-building-up-a-new-wardrobe-new-items-keep-or-return#post-88590 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 04:25:18 +0000 elpgal 88590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the colors of that top with your complexion! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-building-up-a-new-wardrobe-new-items-keep-or-return#post-88574 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:49:24 +0000 marianna 88574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I returned the questionable Anthropologie items I posted last time.</p> <p>Today I headed to Nordstrom Rack to see what I could find. I stumbled upon something magical: clearance David Kahn jeans in my big girl size! I snatched them up. I've never owned premium denim before.</p> <p>Also, this new banded top which hides my belly superbly:</p> <p><a href="http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/mariannacecile/IMG_1294.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i985.photobucket.com/al.....G_1294.jpg</a></p> <p>Thoughts on the jeans and the top?</p> <p>I also bought this Max Studio dress:<br /> <a href="http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/mariannacecile/IMG_1277.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i985.photobucket.com/al.....G_1277.jpg</a></p> <p>Not sure how clear the photo is, but the top part is full of ruffles (which adds dimension to a missing bust.) I think I can wear it in the fall with black tights and a cardigan.</p> <p>Is the dress too short on me? I want a dress I can wear without leggings. General thoughts on the dress?</p> <p>Also, I bought this new bracelet which I LOVE. It has ombre "pearls" and a big gold bow. I'm really into bows right now. Gertrude says hi!</p> <p><a href="http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/mariannacecile/IMG_1269.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i985.photobucket.com/al.....G_1269.jpg</a></p> <p>Any input would be greatly appreciated! </p>