https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-is-the-vibe-i%e2%80%99m-feeling-for-springsummer Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:54:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-is-the-vibe-i%e2%80%99m-feeling-for-springsummer/page/2#post-1885785 Sat, 03 Feb 2018 21:44:12 +0000 delurked 1885785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tulle - I’ve got a long torso and short/average rise, I believe. I also find mid rise works well for me. I like tiered skirts, which haven’t been around for a few years now. I’m going to try some asymmetrical skirts and see what I think. I think I may like them more if they aren’t super pronounced, but time will tell. I’ve got super broad shoulders, so adding volume there isn’t a goal of mine. It seems like what I see online may be slowing down on the cold shoulder look, but I don’t know about in stores. It sounds like you’ve got a good plan. I’m going to be super picky this spring, so things will get set back or returned if they don’t check all the fit boxes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-is-the-vibe-i%e2%80%99m-feeling-for-springsummer/page/2#post-1885770 Sat, 03 Feb 2018 20:06:42 +0000 tulle 1885770@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Delurked, I don't know whether you have a short torso/rise as I do, but I empathized when you described your "grandpa pants."&nbsp; I love it when online shopping sites list the rise (some even list back and front rise) measurements.&nbsp; I now know that the usual high-rise is 11" to 14" or even higher.&nbsp; For me, 9-10" (usually considered mid-rise) is waist height, so I've had good luck ordering mid-rise jeans.&nbsp; An added benefit is that most mid-rise jeans are bigger, or at least straighter, in the waist, and fit my aging middle better than most high-rise pants would.&nbsp; Could pose a problem if your waist is narrow, though. As for Spring/Summer clothes, I've gotten nothing new because I'm waiting for the trends I dislike (asymmetrical skirts &amp; dresses with drooping hems and too much fabric, shoulder--baring and oddly cut-out tops, necklines that are either too high or too low, etc) to be supplanted by something well-designed, fresh and wearable (by me!)&nbsp; Meanwhile, I'll stick with friendly old Summer clothes and keep an eye out for interesting vintage pieces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-is-the-vibe-i%e2%80%99m-feeling-for-springsummer/page/2#post-1885702 Sat, 03 Feb 2018 14:12:43 +0000 delurked 1885702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tried and am returning the EF solid blue (shown above in teal) tee. Good fit through shoulder, too loose through torso. A common problem. I ordered the VC asymmetrical skirt (currently on sale at Macy’s) and just saw the Roxy pants on sale at Zappos and ordered them. They always get me when they say only 2 left in stock. Because then I come back and they’re gone by the time I want to get them. Both skirt and pants will be easy returns if they don’t work. And if the pants are good, it looks like they’ve got several solids and patterns available. Plus, I ordered the Talbots midi dress I mentioned to Texstyle. Well, I’ll see if anything works out. It’s been on the warm side for this time of year, and that usually means it’s going to be another extra hot summer. I could basically wear these items year round. I don’t even bother shopping for winter. That’s one more good thing about YLF - acknowledging and buying for primary season. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-is-the-vibe-i%e2%80%99m-feeling-for-springsummer#post-1885693 Sat, 03 Feb 2018 13:22:15 +0000 delurked 1885693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Debbie - I am hoping to get the feedback on those shoes from a couple of fabbers who seem to be ordering them. </p> <p>Gigi &amp; Jenni - you both make a good point. I still like a bit of structure and body skimming, otherwise it’s possible that flowy can look unflattering and a bit sloppy. I guess it’s all in the fit. I’m on a quest for cool with coverage (in part because I already own shorter skirts/dresses, sleeveless etc, so don’t need more of that). I’m thinking about what I’d like to reach for and trying to hunt it down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-is-the-vibe-i%e2%80%99m-feeling-for-springsummer#post-1885665 Sat, 03 Feb 2018 07:27:14 +0000 Jenni NZ 1885665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the vibe you've got going. It's quite flowy. I'm going into autumn not spring but am hoping to also get some flow especially in longer tops, rather than my ubiquitous tunics which I think I have enough of. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-is-the-vibe-i%e2%80%99m-feeling-for-springsummer#post-1885655 Sat, 03 Feb 2018 04:40:16 +0000 Gigi 1885655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great finds! I love the idea of flowery bottoms.</p> <p>For me, this spring and summer I will be looking for fluid fit--not necessarily "breezy," but body skimming. I plan to mix the fluid pieces with more fitted ones already in my closet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-is-the-vibe-i%e2%80%99m-feeling-for-springsummer#post-1885651 Sat, 03 Feb 2018 04:01:41 +0000 Debbie 1885651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love those shoes. I Iove your finds. I am trying to figure out what direction I want to go in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-is-the-vibe-i%e2%80%99m-feeling-for-springsummer#post-1885616 Sat, 03 Feb 2018 00:42:23 +0000 delurked 1885616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Karen. I may give them a try. The back with the white string (even though I’d wear with an untucked top) has been my holdup. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-is-the-vibe-i%e2%80%99m-feeling-for-springsummer#post-1885601 Sat, 03 Feb 2018 00:11:13 +0000 karen13 1885601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>delurked - I did size up in the Roxy pants - Im often an xs in misses regular length, and got a small. They are comfortable loose fitting - I don't like linen pants to fit too closely. The front rise is about 9.5", and the rear is about 13.5" so definitely mid rise on me. i remember having to hem them but not by how much. I also replaced the white drawstring with black elastic and threaded the top row of the waist with more elastic as it was a little too paper bag for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-is-the-vibe-i%e2%80%99m-feeling-for-springsummer#post-1885095 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 17:37:05 +0000 kkards 1885095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm trying to determine if we will have a hot summer or a cool one...LY was a cool one, so didn't really need shorts or short sleeves&nbsp;(I wore long sleeves almost everyday)....but if this ones hot, then I will need to update/replace some of my short sleeve tees </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-is-the-vibe-i%e2%80%99m-feeling-for-springsummer#post-1885079 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 17:26:31 +0000 Anonymous 1885079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-is-the-vibe-i%e2%80%99m-feeling-for-springsummer#post-1885078 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 17:25:03 +0000 Christina F. 1885078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always love Garnet Hill catalogs but have never pulled the trigger. Maybe this year, though I'm already kind of afraid I got too many boho lite pieces for my lifestyle last year. That second dress is gorgeous.</p> <p>On the other hand, a lot of the Finds you posted could work for a lot of people and lifestyles, while keeping that vibe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-is-the-vibe-i%e2%80%99m-feeling-for-springsummer#post-1885070 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 17:12:11 +0000 texstyle 1885070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I correct myself after taking a peek at garnethill - they DO have navy options in most of the dresses! Yay! </p> <p>ETA: I will let you know on the shoes. And that is a cute dress , love the marled look.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-is-the-vibe-i%e2%80%99m-feeling-for-springsummer#post-1885069 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 17:10:52 +0000 delurked 1885069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Texstyle - I would love to hear feedback for the shoes once you get them. Totally agree about prints. </p> <p>My friend just got this dress from Talbots that she likes a lot (can’t do a find right now). I’m interested in trying to find wovens over knits, but I’m kinda thinking maybe to this too. It helps that my friend and I have similar shapes. We are often mistaken for sisters. It’s very casual. </p> <p><a href="https://www.talbots.com/online/dresses/marled-soft-drape-jersey-dress-prdi44953/N-10189?selectedConcept=&#038;akamai-feo=off" rel="nofollow">https://www.talbots.com/online.....ai-feo=off</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-is-the-vibe-i%e2%80%99m-feeling-for-springsummer#post-1885062 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 17:06:57 +0000 texstyle 1885062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the direction you are headed - in fact, I ordered those exact shoes to try after trying a couple of other open toed booties that were too high of a heel (over 2").&nbsp; One reason I sometimes look for patterned items for summer is they seem more forgiving on hiding both wrinkles and the unavoidable wetness under the arms. I also like the asymmetrical hems but the one's I've tried feel a little dramatic or overwhelming on me so far. I wish more of the cotton blend summer dresses were available in navy instead of black.I just don't feel great in black anymore. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-is-the-vibe-i%e2%80%99m-feeling-for-springsummer#post-1885060 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 17:03:37 +0000 delurked 1885060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AM - forgot to mention there is a matching skirt to the VC blouse. The one showing in Angie’s collection this morning. </p> <p>Sara - I feel exactly the same way, especially since my warm weather lasts so long. That’s why I like some form of interest - from print, to embellishment, to asymmetrical, to embroidery. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-is-the-vibe-i%e2%80%99m-feeling-for-springsummer#post-1885049 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 16:45:58 +0000 Sara L. 1885049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>'m really liking all the asymmetrical hems you posted.&nbsp; I feel like my summer pieces need to have more interest than winter pieces since I can't just add a third piece like a scarf or jacket for pattern and interest.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-is-the-vibe-i%e2%80%99m-feeling-for-springsummer#post-1885043 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 16:35:55 +0000 delurked 1885043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AM - I almost got those linen pants cause I remember liking them. My only hesitation was the rise. If I see them this year, I may reconsider. Good news is the length would be good for me ;)</p> <p>Lisap - I have a hard time believing pleated pants with the high rise would work for me, just that I’m open to trying them. Hey, you never know. Maybe a pleat with a lower rise. I’m just in the mood for trying new things. </p> <p>Lynn - please report back how you like the shoes. They look like they could work for a lot of outfits and occasions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-is-the-vibe-i%e2%80%99m-feeling-for-springsummer#post-1885039 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 16:27:46 +0000 Lynn 1885039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Delurked- <b>thanks</b> for checking the Naturalizer site, that was nice of you. Nordstrom's usually carries the narrow if it is available so I forget about checking the vendors website. I need to get in the habit of checking obviously. &nbsp;I will order them right now!. It is so hard to find narrow sandals.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-is-the-vibe-i%e2%80%99m-feeling-for-springsummer#post-1885034 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 16:17:04 +0000 Anonymous 1885034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Going to find the grandpa pant post &nbsp;I hear you on high-waisted pants: there is a fine line there. I mean more of a higher rise in a jean and not necessarily high waisted pleated pants - yikes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-is-the-vibe-i%e2%80%99m-feeling-for-springsummer#post-1885031 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 16:11:51 +0000 AviaMariah 1885031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love that VC dress (they call it a blouse??).&nbsp; I have NYDJ linen, wide leg pants that someone mentioned in your "grandpa" post.&nbsp; I loved them when I tried them on but have to admit that I never got them hemmed so didn't wear them last summer.&nbsp; I WILL hem them this year!&nbsp; If I remember correctly they were high a waist though.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-is-the-vibe-i%e2%80%99m-feeling-for-springsummer#post-1884999 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 14:33:47 +0000 delurked 1884999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see Angie’s got the VC asymmetrical skirt in the roundup today. Thinking about trying it out. I can picture dressing it up and down, with a bunch of tops I’ve already got. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-is-the-vibe-i%e2%80%99m-feeling-for-springsummer#post-1884907 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 06:13:42 +0000 delurked 1884907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Karen13 - I’m not ruling out all high waisted pants. I just need to be very judicious and not feel like I look awful in them. Heck, I get used to things pretty quickly, but I have to feel like I look good. In fact, I would consider pleated pants that I see coming back around. Those were definitely in my wardrobe in the past. </p> <p>I see Roxy is a junior brand. Did you size up in the pair you have? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-is-the-vibe-i%e2%80%99m-feeling-for-springsummer#post-1884892 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 05:13:20 +0000 karen13 1884892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Jaileen on the navy patterned pants. They are both great and I just favorited them. I have a pair of the Roxy linen pants in black and they are so comfy.&nbsp;</p> <p>And don't give up on the high waist - remember never say never. I was stunned to find a pair that I liked (but I did have to perform surgery on the front fly). Try on a bunch of different brands. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-is-the-vibe-i%e2%80%99m-feeling-for-springsummer#post-1884871 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 03:18:42 +0000 delurked 1884871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy - crops are really useful. I don’t think they’re going anywhere. If anything they move between Capri and ankle lengths, though I think capris are tougher to pull off and longer seems more in right now. The loafers are Frye. I know Angie’s happy with her tennis shoes by them. May be worth a shot. Could work for most of my clothing. </p> <p>Lynn - I see on the Naturalizer site they offer them in narrow. Perhaps on some of the other shoes sites too. I didn’t check others. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-is-the-vibe-i%e2%80%99m-feeling-for-springsummer#post-1884868 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 03:02:57 +0000 Lynn 1884868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the overall vibe delurked. Thanks for posting this. <br />I really like dress #2 although I would shorten it. LOVE the Naturalizer shoes. I am going to go check them out but unfortunately I usually need narrow widths. <br />&nbsp;Like Joy- I really like that style of crops and hope they stay in style.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-is-the-vibe-i%e2%80%99m-feeling-for-springsummer#post-1884855 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 02:28:55 +0000 Anonymous 1884855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am hoping that crops are still popular this summer, but planning to wear more depressed and skirts. I like the last dress from the catalog and the loafers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-is-the-vibe-i%e2%80%99m-feeling-for-springsummer#post-1884851 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 02:20:43 +0000 delurked 1884851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jussie - that’s my favorite GH too. Plus the print pants. The pink sweater also comes in a pretty brown and teal I like too. I haven’t worn pale pink in years, so I’ll have to see how I feel in that color these days. </p> <p>Lisap - I will leave all the high waisted jeans to you (see my recent post about grandpa pants and how high waisted isn’t working out for me). I have some of the bottom finds, but haven’t tried on any of the things I’m looking at. It’s been hitting 80* here. Sigh. I went out of town three times this month, and the warm weather followed me everywhere I went. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-is-the-vibe-i%e2%80%99m-feeling-for-springsummer#post-1884847 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 02:12:48 +0000 Anonymous 1884847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have nothing yet . &nbsp;I've been reading magazines, but nothing is hitting me - but it could be because it's again so ridiculously cold here it's not even worth thinking about at the moment. I have colours in mind, but no specific &nbsp;looks. &nbsp;I will be trying to find some higher waisted jeans though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-is-the-vibe-i%e2%80%99m-feeling-for-springsummer#post-1884843 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 02:09:35 +0000 jussie 1884843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like photo number 2 from the garnet hill catalogue and also the pink top in your finds.<br /> Best of luck! </p>