https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sorry-to-be-a-bore Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:27:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sorry-to-be-a-bore#post-978374 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 16:51:29 +0000 Mona 978374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I absolutely adore this colour and neckline on you, Nancy. The puff factor does not bother me as much as the high front but that can be easily cured by wearing a black cami underneath like some of the memebers suggested above.<br /> But like Ceit said, you have to wear it and be comfortable in it. Also, due to high price point, you must love this sweater enough to become a part of your wardrobe. So at this point, i think just give it some time and see how it feels after a few days. These decisions are never easy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sorry-to-be-a-bore#post-978355 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 16:35:36 +0000 unfrumped 978355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just breathe. Don't cut the tags; ponder awhile. Pants color cami is a must, I think. I also like the previous suggestion of trying with a slight bootcut pant. If it still doesn't feel right to you, don't fret about its being a missed opportunity, as you will find something else. I'm not trying at all to discourage this sweater, but to say I'm making as much progress by what I don't buy, if I'm not really sure about it myself, as from what I buy, and from down- regulating that pressure to make something work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sorry-to-be-a-bore#post-978348 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 16:30:08 +0000 rae 978348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I still love it, and I think the high front counteracts the volume nicely and brings the eye inward. A straight-across cut maybe would have done what you fear, but this is very nice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sorry-to-be-a-bore#post-978327 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 16:15:21 +0000 AviaMariah 978327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>BTW I especially love it from the side view and agree with others that you should try it with something other than a grey cami. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sorry-to-be-a-bore#post-978324 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 16:13:13 +0000 AviaMariah 978324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you should try to take a quick video of yourself in it. &nbsp;I'm guessing that it looks different in motion that just a picture. &nbsp;Everyone who loves it is probably envisioning the movement while you're just seeing the static silhouette. &nbsp; Just a guess. &nbsp;:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sorry-to-be-a-bore#post-978312 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 15:58:16 +0000 Sveta 978312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My only concern (aside for the price of course) is&nbsp;the length in front as you styled it. Is cami tucked into jeans or untucked? Try to add belt and either tuck in the cami or change it for a black one: I think this piece of light grey throws off the proportions a bit.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sorry-to-be-a-bore#post-978309 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 15:55:25 +0000 TraceyLiz65 978309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You need to feel great in it and your continued questions seems like you are trying to0 hard to learn to like it. &nbsp;I think if after taking all these pics , if&nbsp;you still aren't sold on the look... It's time to find something else... Then again in all fairness, I don't like this silhoette on myself despite trying it so keep that in mind regarding my answer. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sorry-to-be-a-bore#post-978298 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 15:46:22 +0000 missvee 978298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks much nicer here worn with the column of black, especially those killer boots - wow! But I do see what you mean about the puff factor. Clearly that doesn't bother Angie, so I guess it all comes down to how *you* feel about it. Good thing about Nordie's return policy - you can keep it for a while before you have to make a final decision. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sorry-to-be-a-bore#post-978260 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 15:11:29 +0000 velvetychocolate 978260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I <i>love</i> this sweater on you - The only thing that I might try (if/when I copy you and get this exact same sweater!) is to wear a black cami with the black pants and this sweater. Generally, I do like the 'pop of colour' concept of a different coloured layering camisole, but not necessarily on me in that spot (at the waist etc.). It reminds me a little bit of "grinning" where the camisole isn't long enough to match with say, a longer sheer tunic/blouse.&nbsp; </p> <p>With this sweater, I'd pair a camisole of the same colour as my bottom piece, due to the high-low factor of the sweater. </p> <p>That said, this sweater is FABULOUS on you, imo I like it so much (after seeing it on you) that it's on my list to try once the sale opens up to the general public. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sorry-to-be-a-bore#post-978249 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 15:01:58 +0000 texstyle 978249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the color on you. I also am always hesitant with boxier or "fluid" styles like this but I have to agree with the others that this does look&nbsp;really quite nice on you. The short hem in front&nbsp;makes me pause though. I think it's because I live where it is so warm that I could never imagine wearing a cami or top under a sweater. And I just don't love layering, except for jackets. I bought a boxier style top recently myself and I haven't yet removed the tags. I am more of a rectangle and I'm not used to wearing things that are not at least a little tailored or skimming the body. But I love the color and pattern and style on it. So I can relate to the dilemma.</p> <p>I find that sometimes my instincts are dead on right and I simply won't wear the item in question, but there have been times when I was wrong and I ended up loving the item. Even different days can make me change my mind on something. I'd try it a few more times on different days. Maybe even scout similar items in the same color but slightly different style - and then make the final call. I'm seeing a lot of this brilliant blue on the racks in various places at many price points. You should be able to find a few to compare with this one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sorry-to-be-a-bore#post-978245 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 14:48:53 +0000 Angie 978245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have to run in a moment, but what Inge and Zap said! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sorry-to-be-a-bore#post-978239 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 14:46:05 +0000 Ornella 978239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My 2 cents (so, 4 in total with yesterday's input :-D): the things I love still are the color, the color ON YOU and&nbsp;the neckline.&nbsp;<br />But, I also get the idea&nbsp;why you're worried about the dumpling (LOL) effect. Everything about the top is round - it's main shape, the neckline, even the hem... so there is a lot of roundness, which obviously is&nbsp;an issue for you.</p> <p>How about different type of bottoms, you had more flared jeans yesterday, would that add more angles which may in return balance things out?</p> <p>If I remember correctly, you said yesterday you'd hate if moths ate it in the wardrobe. I say if you need so much to warm up to the sweater, return it. It's not the only sweater in the world. You've already learnt that this is the color to go for and&nbsp;the neckline to go for, which for me is great to take forward&nbsp;in itself. And from <b><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/epilogue-se-petty-booties-are-going-back">my own experience</a></b>, returning something fabulous can actually be quite a confidence boost as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sorry-to-be-a-bore#post-978234 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 14:44:13 +0000 Diana 978234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nancy I think the problem might be the grey top under the sweater, because it's only showing as a little oval in front which might suggest a tummy pooch. Try a black cami!</p> <p>I do think the sweater is gorgeous on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sorry-to-be-a-bore#post-978232 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 14:41:28 +0000 Glory 978232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the colour and style are lovely for you but if you are not 100% I think you should return it. Perhaps wait a few more days and ponder it first. At the end of the day you need to love it otherwise it will become an orphan. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sorry-to-be-a-bore#post-978228 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 14:36:02 +0000 Suz 978228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay - weighing in again. I was a lover of the change room pics, not a lover last night, and now I love it again. I love the hi-low hem.&nbsp;</p> <p>If you are worried about the cami thing -- try a size up for comparison to see if the length is there. Trying different sizes is free for you, so why not, right? Nothing to lose.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sorry-to-be-a-bore#post-978226 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 14:35:03 +0000 Anonymous 978226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On the contrary, I think this silhouette deemphasizes your apple tendencies. You look more apple-y with your fitted tops ( not like it is a bad thing). I like it with the white tank underneath. It looks good, it's cashmere, great color, I'm sold. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sorry-to-be-a-bore#post-978221 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 14:29:01 +0000 Mochi 978221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe I have fashion dysmorphia. Or something. Thanks, ladies. I could be doing that thing where Angie says to push out of your comfort zone. This would be an example, but really, only by an inch or two on each side. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sorry-to-be-a-bore#post-978220 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 14:28:25 +0000 ElleH 978220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it &amp; it just looks like the sweater has that shape, not you. I'm not sure if I'm on the right track but try with fitted cami matching colour to bottoms. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sorry-to-be-a-bore#post-978218 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 14:26:25 +0000 Susie 978218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am still a fan! I am an apple with a short torso too and I enjoy wearing that shape. The color is fantastic on you and I think she style is modern and flattering. I vote keep but you must decide if it feels right for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sorry-to-be-a-bore#post-978216 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 14:24:43 +0000 Inge 978216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ETA: I also LOVED the berry top (crazy flattering colour on you!!) and the colour-blocked sweater (in purple, also a fab colour for you)&nbsp;in your other thread. Such a great NAS loot!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sorry-to-be-a-bore#post-978214 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 14:22:15 +0000 Inge 978214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to run, but logged in just to add my two cents, because I saw yesterday that you were having doubts about this sweater Nancy. Not sure if it helps, but I immediately loved it on you: the blue is stunning, I think it is very flattering with the high-low hemline (the neckline too), it drapes beautifully. I actually think it lengthens the torso because it is a little shorter in front and you then see a cami peeking out from under the jumper. Plus: it has a playful, &nbsp;cheeky feel to it that I feel really suits you. Also: it looks fab with these trousers and the tall boots.</p> <p>In short: I'm a fan:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sorry-to-be-a-bore#post-978213 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 14:21:53 +0000 Anonymous 978213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I first saw this sweater on you yesterday my first thought was "that's such a great shape for her body type"! Yes, it has a rounded shape, but&nbsp;<i>you don't fill it out</i>, so I think it ends up being very, very flattering. To say nothing of that incredible hue on you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sorry-to-be-a-bore#post-978204 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 14:15:13 +0000 Anonymous 978204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like it a lot on you. Buy you are the one wearing it, so if there is one thing that doesn't check your boxes, or makes you hesitate, then it should go back, right? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sorry-to-be-a-bore#post-978203 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 14:13:58 +0000 Mochi 978203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is the first time I've experienced such hesitancy even after getting a K rating from Angie. I'm styling this as best as I can at the moment. I'm worried that this sweater just emphasizes every apple and short torso tendency and makes me look like a dumpling. I know it's fluid but it just seems to puff out around the waist area, you know?</p> <p>It's also cut short in the front, which must be intentional, but as you can see I will need to wear a cami or something under it. Which isn't a big deal.&nbsp;</p> <p>I absolutely love the color. I love the neckline. I love that it's fluid and&nbsp;not conventionally structured. Of course, I love that it's cashmere. I realize that there are unconventional ways to look good, but I don't want to look bad.&nbsp;</p> <p>Many thanks in advance.&nbsp; </p> <p></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/autumn-cashmere-back-zip-cashmere-sweater/3559661?origin=PredictiveSearch-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=&amp;resultback=300&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_1_B">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/au.....ctiveSearc</a></p>