https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-sunday Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 08:41:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-sunday/page/2#post-1818175 Sat, 24 Jun 2017 05:49:15 +0000 skylurker 1818175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@ Staysfit (I always feel guilty writing your penname :)<br /> Thanks! And that's a great dress. There's plenty of shirt dresses at retail in Summer, but they too often look like nightgowns. This one looks like it came from an Altuzarra runway. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-sunday/page/2#post-1817852 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 12:33:33 +0000 Inge 1817852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh WOW, that is one gorgeous dress, Staysfit. Perfect for you!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-sunday/page/2#post-1817844 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 11:58:39 +0000 Staysfit 1817844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not sure how I missed this? Nice to see you post again! I love your stripes collection. My favorites are 1 and 5, with 3 coming in close at second. I really love your diagonal stripe top. It's unexpected, fun, makes me smile, and really looks great. The pinkish toned stripe (on my monitor) has a softer look, and I also like this, particularly paired with the Oxford shoes in the first picture. I have mostly banned stripes in my wardrobe, but I couldn't resist this dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-sunday/page/2#post-1817841 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 11:47:39 +0000 Inge 1817841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll report back if I end up trying a Joules tee, Isabelle. And *chuckle*, "reasonable" is not the first word I would use to describe myself when it comes to stripes. Then again, I do resist buying more practically on a weekly basis, so there's that Cheers to my two very reasonable stripe-loving friends! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-sunday/page/2#post-1817570 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 14:41:33 +0000 Angie 1817570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How wonderful to be described as reasonable. My husband would argue otherwise.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-sunday/page/2#post-1817562 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 14:28:37 +0000 skylurker 1817562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@ Inge : had never heard of Joules, they don't have boutiques here, thanks for sharing. Looks like Boden (happy colours, fun prints) without the retro feminity.</p> <p>@ Angie : super fun pic. You're like Inge and me : very reasonable. Very few striped tops, when you think they make them every season of every year and we're perpetually tempted :)</p> <p>@ Sal : yeah, I don't know what's my problem with light bottoms, but I have a problem with light bottoms. And I feel faded in a light outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-sunday/page/2#post-1817393 Wed, 21 Jun 2017 23:31:05 +0000 Sal 1817393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all your stripes!! &nbsp;My favourites are 1 and 3, but 2 is close behind.</p> <p>I do think the pants in 4 and 6 are difficult to wear, but I understand that comfort can be the most important factor. &nbsp;I share your preference for darker pants rather than lighter, despite seeing others wearing lighter colours with aplomb. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-sunday/page/2#post-1817392 Wed, 21 Jun 2017 23:21:25 +0000 Angie 1817392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm joining the Euro Stripe Party. Here are ALL my stripes. (Yes. They have become a wardrobe essential). Last one - Crazy Xmas Stripes.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-sunday/page/2#post-1817347 Wed, 21 Jun 2017 20:38:24 +0000 Inge 1817347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hear! Hear!!-) </p> <p>While we're on the subject. Have you ever tried the Breton tops from Joules? I've heard lots of great things about them, but haven't tried them (yet) myself. Am tempted though.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.joules.com/Womens-Clothing/Tunics-Tops?mmid=Women-_-Clothing-_-Tops">https://www.joules.com/Womens-.....ing-_-Tops</a></p> <p>(scroll down a bit for the Breton tops)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-sunday/page/2#post-1817233 Wed, 21 Jun 2017 11:27:23 +0000 skylurker 1817233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@ Inge : Europeans unite! Hey, we can't shop Nordstrom but we still have some good brands here :)</p> <p>@ Tanya : yeah, I know the blush jeans are not flattering (they look slightly better with a welted top) so they are basically lounge wear, I've never worn them to work<br /> - actually I'm done wearing jeans at work, don't know if it's the fashion of them waning, or if it's me getting older and needing more polish to look professional, or if it's me getting older and owning more formal looks like trouser suits... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-sunday/page/2#post-1817212 Wed, 21 Jun 2017 09:29:25 +0000 Inge 1817212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*chuckle* @ Isabelle :-)<br />And thank you so much for the info. You are quickly becoming my go-to source for interesting striped tops! I love the sound of that cotton fabric, and I too don't scrunch the sleeves as direct sun feels much hotter on my skin than wearing a long-sleeved top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-sunday/page/2#post-1816967 Tue, 20 Jun 2017 14:57:02 +0000 Angie 1816967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OOOOH. Orange.&nbsp;</p> <p>*happy dance*&nbsp;</p> <p>My Dutch gene is celebrating.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-sunday/page/2#post-1816926 Tue, 20 Jun 2017 12:49:45 +0000 Anonymous 1816926@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favourite is the diagonal stripes outfit. The pants are great on you.<br /> I also like the pink and blue top. This is a very nice colour combo for summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-sunday#post-1816920 Tue, 20 Jun 2017 12:13:06 +0000 Carla 1816920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More stripes love! You've inspired me to source out some different colour ways. Like you I prefer a long sleeve and roll or scrunch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-sunday#post-1816916 Tue, 20 Jun 2017 12:09:48 +0000 Tanya 1816916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stripes were made for you, Skylurker!&nbsp;&nbsp; You were them very well, and all are super flattering, with my favorites being #3 (love the colors) and #5 ( the diagonal stripe is different and refreshing).&nbsp; I am also not the biggest fan of the blush pants, but if they are comfy, I can see why you would continue to wear them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-sunday#post-1816914 Tue, 20 Jun 2017 11:58:15 +0000 skylurker 1816914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@ Stylefan : I'm glad #1 got some love from you, and others, it's indeed very casual but I felt good wearing it.</p> <p>@ Angie : long legs are the half full bottle version, short waist is the half empty version :)<br /> I was very weary of the high waist at first, feeling a bit clownish in them, but when they're combined with relaxed hips, their comfort is irresistible (keep in mind I stay sitted on a chair all working day). As I still want to wear my shirts, well, tucked shirts with high waist it is.<br /> I do wear mostly blue, white and pink. Also black, but only with white. And I've added shades of orange this year.</p> <p>@ Inge : *bowing to the queen of stripes*, the first top is from St James, it's the "Minquiers moderne" model, the cotton is really great for summer : I never scrunch the sleeves because the cotton feels much better on my arms in the sun.<br /> This particular colorway was made for the Asian market, I'm afraid, they had a little stock of them in the boutique I go to because they cater to lots of tourists<br /> <a href="http://www.feelway.com/gv_Other_Brand_2947694759.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.feelway.com/gv_Othe.....94759.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-sunday#post-1816765 Mon, 19 Jun 2017 19:14:46 +0000 Inge 1816765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I don't have to tell you how I feel about stripes, I think (*waving to Queen French Stripe*). And only six tops is extremely reasonable!<br />My personal favourites are outfits 1, 2, 3 and 5. I absolutely love the first pink and blue striped top. It has such lovely drape and the colour combo is a little unexpected and very flattering on you. Is it Marimekko too, or a different brand? Great with the cropped jeans and the light-coloured oxfords.<br />The high-waisted trousers with the tucked in pink striped top (you really do rock pink) looks amazing as well. And what fab shoes too. The similar proportions in outfit 5 are equally fab, and you are sporting another pair of beautiful shoes. And the diagonal striped shirt is stunning! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-sunday#post-1816727 Mon, 19 Jun 2017 16:33:28 +0000 Style Fan 1816727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fabulous in stripes.&nbsp; My favourites are #1 and #2.&nbsp; I tend to like casual looks.&nbsp; Your hair is looking very lovely these days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-sunday#post-1816693 Mon, 19 Jun 2017 14:59:58 +0000 Angie 1816693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hereby crown you <b>Queen French Stripe</b>. (Queen Stripe went to Inge).&nbsp;</p> <p>Isabelle, stripes are signature for you, and you wear them with the best of them. (Your legs are SOOOO long, and I see we enjoy wearing the same necklines).&nbsp;</p> <p>Fun to see you wear a high rise with tucked shirt and short waist. Why not! Easier to do with a smaller bust, though.&nbsp;</p> <p>#1, 3 and 5 are my KILLER faves. But all are fabulous. You look gorgeous in shades of pink, light blue, dark blue, and white.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-sunday#post-1816679 Mon, 19 Jun 2017 14:17:01 +0000 Carole 1816679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love stripes too! My favorites are 2 (so classic) and 5 (love that diagaonal stripe, so flattering)! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-sunday#post-1816676 Mon, 19 Jun 2017 14:07:09 +0000 Anonymous 1816676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>"C'est la croix et la banniere" -- that sounds like a very useful expression when shoe-shopping!&nbsp; I will remember it.</p> <p>Merci pour la lecon de francais! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-sunday#post-1816656 Mon, 19 Jun 2017 12:03:10 +0000 skylurker 1816656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your feedback. I appreciate you took the time to express your opinion.</p> <p>The blush jeans in # 4 -6 are not flattering on my short waist, I agree. They've only survived the cull so far because they're amazingly comfortable.</p> <p>I wish I'd duplicated the diagonal striped shirt, I love the design and the lightweight cotton is great quality *sigh*</p> <p>Pink is the only colour I wear (blue is a neutral for me).</p> <p>@ Aquamarine : I share your opinion about the dullness of #4, I should avoid light coloured bottoms in the future, however good they look on YLF ladies. I feel much better in dark bottoms - light top combo and I'm esp. enamoured of black&amp;white contrast at the moment.</p> <p>@ Xtabay : excellent, aucune faute ! C'est la croix et la bannière (expression bizarre pour dire : c'est difficile) de trouver des chaussures d'été aérées mais fermées et confortables.</p> <p>@ L'abeille : pas de manches courtes, non. I don't like how they look on my scrawny arms, I'd rather wear long sleeves scrunched up. These are mild summer looks, when it's above 30°C, I wear dresses.</p> <p>@ Greenjeans : thanks. #5 is the only outfit that feels dressy enough for work, the other I've only worn on weekends.</p> <p>@ merwoman : being short-waisted, I used to half-tuck or blouse tops a lot when waistlines were lower. With the higher waists, it doesn't work.<br /> I know the high waists are not flattering on me, but they're so comfortable in that carrot shape #3-5, that I've become a convert anyway.</p> <p>@ Joyce B, The Cat : thanks for your suggestions, why do I never think of accessories ? I can see on others how they can elevate a look but I don't know how to use them on myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-sunday#post-1816608 Mon, 19 Jun 2017 05:17:26 +0000 Brooklyn 1816608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stripes love you. I like the tops in 5/6 the best but the first pink top suits you very well too.<br />I have a funny relationship with stripes. I am always drawn to them, but I have had lots of fails. I do better with chevron, which is a kind of stripe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-sunday#post-1816597 Mon, 19 Jun 2017 04:09:14 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1816597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow--you have stripes every which way! I'm impressed. My wardrobe is somewhat stripe challenged. I love your striped shirt in 4 with the unusual, pert tie, and I especially like that you've worn it with plaid shoes. A fun twist on the two classic patterns. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-sunday#post-1816587 Mon, 19 Jun 2017 02:40:02 +0000 Jaime 1816587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>3. Your expression affects my decision.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-sunday#post-1816583 Mon, 19 Jun 2017 02:21:23 +0000 merwoman 1816583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great collection of stripes and footwear!<br /> My favs are 1 and 2, I like the proportions and the colour palette really suits you to my eye.<br /> With higher waist pants I wonder about trying a semi tuck, particularly with the blouses? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-sunday#post-1816535 Sun, 18 Jun 2017 22:30:51 +0000 Ledonna N. 1816535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>2,3,5. With 5 big the favorite </p> <p>Agreed with the pants in 4&amp;6 donate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-sunday#post-1816533 Sun, 18 Jun 2017 22:21:25 +0000 harmonica 1816533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your stripes! Hard to pick a favorite, but #5 and #3 are awesome. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-sunday#post-1816529 Sun, 18 Jun 2017 22:14:18 +0000 Anonymous 1816529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love stripes and have many including a 2-piece summer dress. I have been known to wear stripes on top of stripes.<br /> Stripes definitely agree with you and seem natural for your style. My favorite is #2. I like the proportions and the colors just seem most like you.<br /> The pants in 4 and 6 look too big for you. Not a fail, just a preference for the slimmer styles. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-sunday#post-1816524 Sun, 18 Jun 2017 22:04:30 +0000 The Cat 1816524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>By the way, great shoe collection!</p> <p>How about wearing a bracelet or two on the "naked" wrist with top #2? </p>