https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/structured-volume-over-volume Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:33:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/structured-volume-over-volume#post-1583734 Sat, 14 Nov 2015 23:56:13 +0000 Elizabeth P 1583734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Makes total sense to me too. When a knit is heavier, it seems to settle down/reign in the volume it's going over, somehow.&nbsp; Esp as this one seems more cropped.&nbsp; Pretty! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/structured-volume-over-volume#post-1583721 Sat, 14 Nov 2015 22:45:20 +0000 Diana 1583721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yup, this makes perfect sense. It's what I do a lot of the time too, particularly with the tops. Those t-shaped or drop shoulder tops are usually terrible on me too (unless they have very short sleeves, so more like a tank with extended straps) as they make my shoulders look super round and droopy. Plus the neckline tends to drift backward and choke me due to my poor posture. A structured shoulder seam (preferably a set-in sleeve, which follows the shoulder line closely) provides a squarer stronger shoulder line, and the structure prevents some of the neckline drift. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/structured-volume-over-volume#post-1583717 Sat, 14 Nov 2015 22:35:04 +0000 unfrumped 1583717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been enjoying this boxy mauvy-blush sweater due to its being a heavy cotton knit so it's not moth-bait, and it can be worn in several seasons--cotton is comfortable and then can be layered under. Mostly have worn it with pencil skirts.</p> <p>With my flowy high-volume pants and culottes, I have to watch out for putting volume over volume, but sometimes I want to try something boxy or not tucked.</p> <p>I'm thinking this sweater can work with the wide trousers because though it's not slim-fitted, something about the high neck and the thick knit make it more structured than loose and flowy.</p> <p>I have had trouble with a lot of typical square boxy&nbsp; tops in woven or scuba fabrics (BR had a lot of fun such tops--you know without shoulder seams but cut like&nbsp; a "T" shape ) because something about my shape or posture (or, "it's the clothes! ') makes them stick out in front like a babydoll top. But this knit lies better while still being a little boxy.</p> <p>It's not quite as short as may be ideal, but with the pants' lower rise I need the length, and too-cropped things are dicey at work.</p> <p>Do not have a pic now, but is there some sense in that analysis for combining big over big? </p>