https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toss-or-tweak Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:57:03 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toss-or-tweak#post-510176 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:38:22 +0000 Aida 510176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like how it looks belted, and also like the all neutrals here If you LIKE volume I think this is a fun way to wear it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toss-or-tweak#post-509916 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:00:01 +0000 cobaltblue 509916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The yarn is actually a quite fine gauge, but for some reason the tips hang heavily. Glad to hear I look tall - I'm not quite 5'5"! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toss-or-tweak#post-509890 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:35:27 +0000 catgirl 509890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks great. It falls into my category of "not traditionally flattering but hip/cool/fun enough to not care". Is it a heavy fabric? I feel lumpy belting cardis like this, but you are tall and look to be pulling it off beautifully. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toss-or-tweak#post-509803 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:27:34 +0000 Patty 509803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it on you and how you've got it open that bit in the front! I'll bet it's great in action and it looks warm too--that's what sweaters are for!<br /> Yes i agree boots would spice it up for outside the home wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toss-or-tweak#post-509794 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:22:40 +0000 Jem 509794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to say that I didn't care for it, but then with the suggestion of boots, I can totally see that working! I think it was just missing some balance, because the shoulder area seems to be fitting fine, so I think it was just missing the boots! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toss-or-tweak#post-509790 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:18:50 +0000 kellygirl 509790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it belted too. It has an "arty" vibe that suits you. Are you going to re-purpose this yarn? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toss-or-tweak#post-509780 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:13:31 +0000 cobaltblue 509780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ranchylou, I think you are correct! This yarn will be much happier as some other type of knitted creation sometime soon.</p> <p>Suz, glad to hear it, as I did wear my boots today. Hope I looked perfect! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toss-or-tweak#post-509769 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:09:21 +0000 Suz 509769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think Sarah's suggestion is excellent; the boots would help to balance things out a bit. In fact, it might just look perfect if you added those! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toss-or-tweak#post-509768 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:09:04 +0000 rachylou 509768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The wide belt definitely works for the sweater. But... I'm not sure if the sweater does it for you. I think you would look fabulous in a waterfall sweater of thinner yarn and looser gauge / wider stitches. Something with swing. It's like the points of this sweater are kinda drooping and pooling at your knees... Not bad or anything, but you could kick it up a notch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toss-or-tweak#post-509751 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:55:31 +0000 cobaltblue 509751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I appreciate the candid assessments and thought provoking points on this thread. I will hang onto this cardigan for now but probably up-cycle the yarn into something else soon, as long as I can find a suitable replacement. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toss-or-tweak#post-509566 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:07:37 +0000 Suz 509566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, Mochi - it's a tricky one. Because Becky is tallish and slender and you would think she would wear it the best of anyone. Actually, she DOES wear it better than most! That is why most people are saying this looks fine. </p> <p>I think we have to keep in mind that not all waterfall cardis are created equal; some are much more voluminous than others. And I think most of us can wear the look if we find the RIGHT sweater. </p> <p>This one seems to have a lot of extra fabric. A slightly less full one might be easier to handle. And you're right that the length is also key, but personally, I don't see that as a problem here for Becky at all. </p> <p>Astrid recently posted one that was too full for her frame except belted, too. Maybe that is the case for most of us! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toss-or-tweak#post-509519 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:21:07 +0000 Mochi 509519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>"still it's a lot of fabric for your delicate frame."</p> <p>Interesting thought, Suz. If the wearer were larger, the thought might be, "It adds too much bulk." So where exactly is the sweet spot for a sweater like this? Is there one? For me it would be more of a short height issue that would keep me away, but I'm curious as to who is the star of this type of look, since the stores are obviously marketing it to us full-force. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toss-or-tweak#post-509513 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:16:21 +0000 Angie 509513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>From what I can see, I like the cardigan belted too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toss-or-tweak#post-509509 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:14:11 +0000 morethanbeige 509509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also like it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toss-or-tweak#post-509500 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:09:15 +0000 Amy 509500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toss-or-tweak#post-509476 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:51:29 +0000 sarah 509476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it works belted. I wonder about adding some boots to this to make the bottom half look as fall/wintry as the top half. Just a thought. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toss-or-tweak#post-509461 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:36:57 +0000 Suz 509461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would agree with MissVee and Isabel. </p> <p>If you need it (i.e. you don't have enough toppers to wear this season) and can find a suitable belt, then for sure, hang onto it until the end of the year. </p> <p>If you don't need it, I don't think it's the most flattering look for you. It's much better belted than not, but still it's a lot of fabric for your delicate frame. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toss-or-tweak#post-509456 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:32:43 +0000 Isabel 509456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with missvee, in fact I love her process of assessment : would you buy it today ? That is a great way to look at it.</p> <p>But if you feel that you want to keep it, I really do like the idea of a colored belt. Red, turquoise, even yellow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toss-or-tweak#post-509449 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:27:52 +0000 missvee 509449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's ok on you but let's be honest - if you were out today looking for a sweater would you pick this one? Probably not. I think this style is very hard to wear. The belt improves the look for sure, but it's never going to be the star of your wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toss-or-tweak#post-509437 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:15:47 +0000 Stephanie 509437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with everyone else. You're tall enough to carry off the volume--do it for those of us who can't ;)! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toss-or-tweak#post-509434 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:13:26 +0000 Transcona Shannon 509434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this looks great - I like Mochi's idea of a red belt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toss-or-tweak#post-509429 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:06:10 +0000 Debora 509429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I missed the first post, but I like it! I think it would be great to layer, unbelted, over a sheath dress, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toss-or-tweak#post-509408 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:44:49 +0000 Jewell 509408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The wide belt does help tame the volume. It looks fine from what I can see. It would be easier to tell if you weren't posing at an angle in the photo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toss-or-tweak#post-509406 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:43:50 +0000 kimlee 509406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree withe Mochi. This is a great look and a pop of color would take it to the next level. A red wide belt would be super! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toss-or-tweak#post-509405 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:41:23 +0000 cobaltblue 509405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, so maybe my prospective wide belt should be red... I have no bright accessories or shoes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toss-or-tweak#post-509398 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:32:57 +0000 Mochi 509398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like it! No need for brutality. :)</p> <p>I would love to see some color with this outfit. Maybe an unexpected pop from some red shoes, or the belt itself...but it's a really nice silhouette. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toss-or-tweak#post-509386 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:15:08 +0000 cobaltblue 509386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As always for me, be brutal if needed. I usually keep trying to make things work when they are not worth the effort.</p> <p>This cardigan met with votes of 'too voluminous' last time I posted it, so I decided to try it belted. This exercise made me understand why I need a wide belt - I'd never known how to use one before, but here a thin/regular belt looked awful. This woven belt is the widest one I have, and it's unfortunately brown and summery. I'm trying these shoes to balance things since my brown sandals aren't really suited to 30 degree F weather!</p> <p>I'm wearing a black turtleneck (Tahari?), GAP leopard skinnies, F21 gray cardigan, Rocketdog flats, Talbot's belt. </p>