https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripeschambray-for-lisa-kr Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 09:59:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripeschambray-for-lisa-kr#post-1004388 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 19:41:26 +0000 Marley 1004388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Because I love chambray - I'm ooohing and ahhing over these outfits!&nbsp; And, did you notice that your glasses and your black sandals give off the same vibe?&nbsp; Very cool! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripeschambray-for-lisa-kr#post-1004354 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 19:02:17 +0000 catgirl 1004354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find this shade of chambray hard to style. It looks fab on you as does everything, but I'm not quite seeing it as the one.</p> <p>I am really just here to tell you that Jodie Foster has your haircut in Elysium! Her posture and regal bearing (though she is the villain) totally reminded me of you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripeschambray-for-lisa-kr#post-1004300 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 17:46:58 +0000 Suz 1004300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh! Thanks, Ainsley - I will give it a look!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripeschambray-for-lisa-kr#post-1004231 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 15:48:23 +0000 Ainsley 1004231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just chiming in to say that while I love the outfit in the second picture, I do also prefer the darker tone of the BR chambray shirt. &nbsp;Have you tried J.Crew's Keeper chambray shirt in the dark rinse? &nbsp;I saw it briefly in store last week, it had a nice soft handfeel and I loved the dark wash. &nbsp;(It also just went on promo today for 25% off.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripeschambray-for-lisa-kr#post-1004205 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 15:27:05 +0000 Anonymous 1004205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz! It's like you're reading my denim/chambray shirt mail! I agree with you that the paler shade of blue is not quite as flattering as the deep one on you (as I am much the same way). I keep trying these shirts and feel like I'm looking for something that doesn't exist. IKWYM about looking for a bit a drape. My most recent acquisition is stiff and utilitarian and when a gust of wind comes along, I'm worried that I might be carried off. There is no option of tucking or semi tucking this this shirt, but I love the color, cut and styling so I settled (it was thrifted) because I really, really wanted to have something in this category to wear&nbsp;<b>now&nbsp;</b>while I continue the search. Please, please, please send up flares into the sky when you find the right one for you, because it very well may work for me, too!</p> <p>Also, you have me rolling on the floor when you described how the one shirt makes you feel like you're having a bad hair day. I can SO relate to that. Bummer that it looks good in a still pic, but doesn't behave well IRL. Bad shirt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripeschambray-for-lisa-kr#post-1004137 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 14:02:04 +0000 texstyle 1004137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks so nice -- I'm having a hard time not loving it Suz. But if it doesn't feel right, it's probably not right.&nbsp; You look amazing in that skirt and those specs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripeschambray-for-lisa-kr#post-1003812 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 23:24:55 +0000 cobaltblue 1003812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the chambray/striped skirt combination will be perfect when you find the ideal shirt. Let us know if you find it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripeschambray-for-lisa-kr#post-1003808 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 23:21:15 +0000 Suz 1003808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your wise counsel!&nbsp;</p> <p>Angie, I wear my specs for a good portion of every day. I just don't wear them outdoors very much because I do not own prescription sunnies, and wearing specs in the sun is impossible for me. I will sometimes wear them on overcast days outdoors. But I wouldn't have bought a second pair if specs-wearing wasn't a daily event for me.&nbsp;</p> <p>Karie, the denim shirt may <b>look</b> good, but if feels <b>not</b> good. Sveta has the same shirt and she agrees. The fabric is simply wrong.&nbsp;</p> <p>Ingunn, thanks -- I am glad if it helped! I agree the styling possibilities are fun with the shirt. It is more soft and you can do more with it than the denim one. So what I really need is one that combines the best of both (and none of the worst).&nbsp;</p> <p>Lisa, it is interesting you have had a similar experience. I would call most of your wardrobe "mid-tone" and that is what mine is, as well. Not truly bold (though there are a few bold pieces) but not soft and pastel, either.This makes sense with our natural colouring.&nbsp;</p> <p>Rachy, that's a great idea to try tan booties. I have a taupe pair that are okay in warmer weather and those might do it.&nbsp;</p> <p>Gaylene, I hear you. I feel the same way. I am sending this one back and holding out for PPP.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thank you all!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripeschambray-for-lisa-kr#post-1003791 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 22:41:55 +0000 Lyn D. 1003791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late too!<br />Just wanted to admire the colour of the darker shirt on you Suz.<br />Love the skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripeschambray-for-lisa-kr#post-1003774 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 21:42:33 +0000 Karie 1003774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know I'm a little late to the party, but here goes:<div><br /></div><div>I really like the dark denim BR shirt in #1! &nbsp;It doesn't look like the clothing equivalent of a bad hair day at all. The lighter shirt looks OK, but not as good as the darker on you. I do agree that if it's not "the one" then back it goes.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripeschambray-for-lisa-kr#post-1003738 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 19:45:51 +0000 Nicola 1003738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've probably made up your mind by now, but I think you look just fine. If you hadn't mentioned your reservations I would not have even thought of them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripeschambray-for-lisa-kr#post-1003727 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 18:59:43 +0000 Ingunn 1003727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been interested in this particular shirt, too, and it is tremendously helpful to see it on you. I actually like it quite a lot, in particular&nbsp;the way you've styled it in #2. But you need to feel it yourself, of course! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripeschambray-for-lisa-kr#post-1003723 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 18:54:33 +0000 Lisa 1003723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First, thanks for posting this!&nbsp; You are so sweet.</p> <p>#1 is a fab look, I like high contrast looks so of course I like the darker denim against the bright white jeans.&nbsp; For me, the chambray is not working because the black and white are very bold and the chambray here is too soft.&nbsp; I am finding these "denim/chambray" shirts a real challenge myself.&nbsp; There are a lot of them out there on the market, but they are tricky to select which one works best on oneself. &nbsp;Sometimes they are a....I'm not sure how to describe the blue color, but it's not a true blue color, more a mix of other shades, this shirt here looks like one.&nbsp; I have purchased and returned a shirt of this shade myself already this season.&nbsp; It just wasn't mixing with my stronger color wardrobe.&nbsp; I don't wear muted shades very often.&nbsp; A shirt this color probably works well with greys and pastels. &nbsp;I do like the idea of the denim shirt against this skirt though.</p> <p>I love the idea to bookend with the dark specs, they are lovely on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripeschambray-for-lisa-kr#post-1003720 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 18:46:13 +0000 Angie 1003720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the outfits with the specs, skirt and the chambray - and see no challenges at all. I just adore these simple looks. Wear your specs more often. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripeschambray-for-lisa-kr#post-1003715 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 18:39:18 +0000 rachylou 1003715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree what you say about the shirt on its own the skirt. I think that could be addressed with something like tan booties, which would bookend with your hair and also make the outfit unequivocally RATE, and thus give a little more leeway.</p> <p>I like the combo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripeschambray-for-lisa-kr#post-1003699 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 18:09:13 +0000 Gaylene 1003699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adore denim and chambray shirts in theory but not so much in practice. Personally, I think they either are a BIG "<i>oh, yes!</i>" at first sight, or they hang around in the closet because, as you so aptly put it, they are the "bad hair day" clothing equivalent. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripeschambray-for-lisa-kr#post-1003690 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 17:53:16 +0000 Day Vies 1003690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am really loving this blue black and white kick of yours. I adore #1 and the texture the printed scarf adds. I also love the striped skirt and the sandals! I need a flat pair in black and brown (you YLF ladies inspire me endlessly) I also adore #2 it's such a lovely manifestation of your personal style. I am not sure if I'd be convincing if I copied it exactly but I do adore this look. <br />#4 -- you know I prefer a waist and the shirt w/o the tie doesn't have enough shape so it's not my favorite but I still love the color palette. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripeschambray-for-lisa-kr#post-1003687 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 17:51:07 +0000 pastrygirl 1003687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I struggle with chambray, too. In theory, I like it, but when I try to find something, the color is always drab. I agree that this color looks a bit washed out for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripeschambray-for-lisa-kr#post-1003656 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 16:58:28 +0000 Suz 1003656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay! The wise forum has spoken! I have other returns to make in this batch as well, so it is no big deal. Back it goes, for PPP!&nbsp;</p> <p>I think you are right about this colour, by the way. There is something a bit "off" about it. A true faded denim would be better.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripeschambray-for-lisa-kr#post-1003633 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 15:18:38 +0000 ManidipaM 1003633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I, um, am not sure about this colour for you, Suz. You wear taupe so well, yet the greyed wash of this doesn't seem to make your eyes sparkle like a chambray or denim ought. The darker wash does that, whatever it's fit and feel issues. Please consider more of a true-blue wash, even if faded? Especially if it is to serve as a transitional piece? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripeschambray-for-lisa-kr#post-1003632 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 15:13:31 +0000 Kyle 1003632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, case in point: Look at the blue button down you are wearing in the photos you posted on Shannon's bootie thread. It has a richness in tone that is positively stunning on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripeschambray-for-lisa-kr#post-1003631 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 15:10:09 +0000 Kyle 1003631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do like the darker denim a bit more in terms of color. But of course if you don't love wearing it, that trumps everything.&nbsp; I don't think the chambray is quite as fab as some of the other things you've been wearing. It feels a little big for petite you. And then, as you say, something about the color. I also have a love-hate relationship with this color of chambray and wish I knew why. Like you, I enjoy and wear blues well -- but this shade is vexing. It generally tends to feel a bit blah, and that's my sense here, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripeschambray-for-lisa-kr#post-1003629 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 15:07:50 +0000 Sveta 1003629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, here is my ruthless self: if you are ambivalent it means you don't love it. I suggest&nbsp;playing in your closet with it to see if you can get at least 3 outfits with this shirt which will set your heart aflutter. If not then I would return: our closets are too small to keep less that stellar things.<br />&lt;climbing down from my soapbox&gt;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripeschambray-for-lisa-kr#post-1003628 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 15:07:09 +0000 donnat 1003628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First, I loved the way you described your dark denim shirt, like a bad hair day you are hoping is in your imagination. Such a vivid description, yet made me laugh.<br /> I like the chambray with the skirt in 3 and4, it has kind of a rate casualness feel to it. I do like the shirt, but,if you are not feeling it, it's not a keeper. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripeschambray-for-lisa-kr#post-1003620 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 14:56:10 +0000 ramya 1003620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It does look nice Suz. But then if it doesn't feel like the 1 off it goes.i don't think you need to settle for the second best now. Do you see the need for second best rule? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripeschambray-for-lisa-kr#post-1003612 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 14:49:52 +0000 Suz 1003612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa asked me if my striped VC skirt would work with chambray or denim. It just so happened that I recently received the J. Crew chambray shirt to try, so let's take a look.&nbsp;</p> <p>I own a dark denim shirt from Banana Republic. (Pic 1)&nbsp;While I love the colour and the buttons of that shirt, I am not crazy about the shape (or lack thereof) and the lack of draping. The fabric feels stiff and bulky. Wearing the shirt is a bit like having a bad hair day that you keep hoping is in your imagination but turns out not to be. So I've been looking to replace it for a while.&nbsp;</p> <p>This chambray is a contender. It's much lighter in colour and the fabric is also lighter weight. Although the fit is more oversized and boxy, it is easier to tuck, semi-tuck, and drape.&nbsp;</p> <p>Pros: fabric is nice, collar behaves well, seems more easy to style in some ways than the denim one.&nbsp;</p> <p>Cons: not sure I like the colour as well, feel ambivalent about the ivory buttons -- they don't work with everything equally well.&nbsp;</p> <p>On to the striped skirt!&nbsp;As I told Lisa, I think to work with a soft blue like faded denim (or even darker denim) or chambray, this striped skirt requires some careful styling. Here I have bookended the black with my glasses and a cami and my sandals. I'm essentially wearing it as the shirt as if it&nbsp;were a jacket.&nbsp;</p> <p>To my eye, it doesn't look as good on its own with the skirt&nbsp;(even with my glasses). If I had dark hair I don't think this would be an issue. My hair would bookend. But Lisa, you are on the fairer side as well. So I would consider this. Having said that, I would <b>LOVE </b>to see you in a skirt, any skirt, so if you are considering, please don't hold back!</p> <p>Back to the shirt: what do we think? Is it a keep or a return? I am truly ambivalent on this. I suspect I would wear it enough to earn keep. But it doesn't feel like "the one." (Note: I did buy it on significant sale, so cost is not a big issue.)&nbsp; </p>