https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-waist-surrenderingproportion-problem-or-jfe Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:48:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-waist-surrenderingproportion-problem-or-jfe#post-1311447 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 23:16:24 +0000 Jaime 1311447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the skirt, and defer to the wisdom above&nbsp;about the top length. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-waist-surrenderingproportion-problem-or-jfe#post-1311442 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 23:12:11 +0000 jackiec 1311442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Would love to see it over distressed denim too, and hard edge boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-waist-surrenderingproportion-problem-or-jfe#post-1311370 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 22:03:43 +0000 Janet 1311370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, it doesn't really work semi-tucked because of the underlayer. I tried, but it just doesn't look right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-waist-surrenderingproportion-problem-or-jfe#post-1311331 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 21:40:32 +0000 Suz 1311331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yup, a hair too long. I have a top like this...(I mean in length) -- and I finally realized I need to semi-tuck it to love it!! Even though, techically, it seems to have been designed to wear "out" on me it looks better partially tucked.&nbsp;I don't know if it's possible with this one? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-waist-surrenderingproportion-problem-or-jfe#post-1311285 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 21:00:34 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1311285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I kind of want it over jeans - I feel like it's too long for a skirt, especially one with a front hem detail like that one. Too bad it's not that comfy to wear anymore, because the color is nice on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-waist-surrenderingproportion-problem-or-jfe#post-1311181 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 19:40:57 +0000 Anonymous 1311181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just replied to your other thread, but had to take a look here. I agree with the general consensus that the top is a tad long, but what a shame about the scratchiness, as I could see it work really well in other combos. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-waist-surrenderingproportion-problem-or-jfe#post-1311123 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 17:58:13 +0000 Aziraphale 1311123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great skirt, great sandals! Agree with Angie that the top is a little long.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-waist-surrenderingproportion-problem-or-jfe#post-1311046 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 16:59:03 +0000 Janet 1311046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Firecracker, actually it's the fabric of the body, rubbing against my arms. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-waist-surrenderingproportion-problem-or-jfe#post-1311038 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 16:55:46 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1311038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If the fabric bugs you only on the sleeves, you could cut them off. A mesh knit won't ravel, and it looks like the hem is already a raw edge, right? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-waist-surrenderingproportion-problem-or-jfe#post-1311033 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 16:52:22 +0000 Janet 1311033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nodding along with Angie and Beth. I felt like the top was too long -- I think last year I wore it with pants. I think the scratchiness is the deal-breaker though. I may have to let it go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-waist-surrenderingproportion-problem-or-jfe#post-1311028 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 16:47:52 +0000 BethL 1311028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the top, Janet, but something about it is not catching my eye "right." (How's that for ungrammatical?) I don't think it's about being JFE; I think it's not "Janet" enough for me. I'd like to see it with something edgier, even if that's a pair of faded, perhaps destroyed jeans. 'Course this could all be moot if it's too scratchy to wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-waist-surrenderingproportion-problem-or-jfe#post-1311021 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 16:43:55 +0000 Angie 1311021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To my eye the top is too long for the skirt because it's VERY high contrast. Not bad though.&nbsp;</p> <p>Killer sandals. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-waist-surrenderingproportion-problem-or-jfe#post-1311020 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 16:43:28 +0000 Karie 1311020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always have trouble with this too. I find that waist surrendering tops look best with tube or slim fitting skirts such as the one you're wearing.&nbsp;</p> <p>I love the hemline of your skirt, and the top bookends perfectly with your shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-waist-surrenderingproportion-problem-or-jfe#post-1311017 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 16:42:09 +0000 Janet 1311017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, ladies! I ran into another issue with this top. I don't know why, because I don't remember it being uncomfortable before, but the little metallic thread "dots" are scratchy on my arms. I swear my skin is getting more sensitive -- this is the second time in recent weeks that I've put on a shirt that never used to bother me, only to take it off a half-hour later. I'm bummed because I do like that top.</p> <p>I am wearing option B. a floral silk top that *does* semi-tuck! It has enough white in it to work with the gladiators. I'll post pics in a separate thread. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-waist-surrenderingproportion-problem-or-jfe#post-1311008 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 16:38:19 +0000 Anonymous 1311008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not too waist surrendering at all! The asymmetric hem of the skirt is throwing me, but I think that's just a personal bias of mine. I love the top and sandals together. YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-waist-surrenderingproportion-problem-or-jfe#post-1311007 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 16:37:03 +0000 rabbit 1311007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I run into this same question! &nbsp;I usually try tucking just a little bit of it and then it invariably comes untucked within the hour&nbsp;and I just live with it. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I think because the skirt here narrows at the bottom it works with an untucked slightly longer&nbsp;top in much the same way as it would over a tube skirt or skinnies.&nbsp;&nbsp; My eye has a harder time with this when the skirt is A-line for example.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-waist-surrenderingproportion-problem-or-jfe#post-1311004 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 16:32:57 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1311004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's very pretty and a good example of JFE! The echo between top and the light strappy sandals is beautiful, and I think the asymmetrical hem on the skirt adds structure to the look by showing a little more leg. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-waist-surrenderingproportion-problem-or-jfe#post-1311001 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 16:30:56 +0000 Janet 1311001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've come to rely so much on the semi-tuck that I've been neglecting my tops that don't lend themselves well to tucking. What are your thoughts on this outfit? Should I go for it or find a different top? </p>