https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/try-ons-part-2 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:07:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/try-ons-part-2/page/2#post-1944208 Thu, 02 Aug 2018 15:02:14 +0000 Angie 1944208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DEAL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/try-ons-part-2#post-1943837 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 19:18:59 +0000 Jenn 1943837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tell you what Angie, I’ll style it with everything it might possibly work with in my wardrobe and if I can make three KILLER outfits that I also feel would be wearable in my life, I’ll keep it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/try-ons-part-2#post-1943834 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 19:11:14 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1943834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>Okay, I see how the Halogen wrap will work well for you. And yes, I love a nice ankle strap, too. Plus the zip up the back of the Eileen Fisher style looks cool to me, and adds a little bit of edge. Wish the fit worked for you, because it is a good style for you (or for me). <br /></div><div>I really do like the pinstripes on you. If it IS the right fit, I would urge you to get it back (or unpack it), and try it on with the different tops you might want to wear with it. Mix it with other stripes and with patterns and see how it looks. I can envision the pinstripe working for you in ways that a solid navy wouldn't. It has a bit of boho vibe, whereas a solid navy skews more traditional or preppy.</div><div><br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/try-ons-part-2#post-1943783 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 16:00:57 +0000 Angie 1943783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One last try on the navy pinstripe blazer - WILD CARD :)</p> <p>Good strategy on the jeans.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/try-ons-part-2#post-1943760 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 15:41:16 +0000 Jenn 1943760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh <b>Angie</b>, you <i>almost</i> convinced me on the blazer (you too,<b>&nbsp;Colette, jussie&nbsp;</b>and&nbsp;<b>Bijou</b>!). Thank you for confirmation on the fit--that'll help me with evaluating future items--but I just can't see this one earning a place in my wardrobe. If it were PLAIN navy in the same fabric, it would be a contender, but so many of the tops I'd want to wear underneath have horizontal stripes, I just can't get my head around the pinstripe. I actually love pinstripes in a shadow-style sort of way, but they also seem a bit formal for my lifestyle, especially with those unrollable sleeves. (<b>Bijou,&nbsp;</b>I don't wear non-silk button-downs or long sleeves under jackets, so that method of scrunching wouldn't work for me.) I'm going to keep the jeans until all the sizes are here, and then evaluate with a belt and decide if a waist alteration might work.</p> <p><b>Jessikams,&nbsp;</b>thank you on the photos. When I do WIWs, I tend to just grab cell phone shots on my way out the door, but for evaluating new items, it's nice to set up the camera on a tripod. If you look closely, you can probably see the remote clicker in my hand. &nbsp;:)</p> <p><b>Style Fan,&nbsp;</b>such an enabler! I have less-great scarves that could go if I end up with more than one winner.<br /><b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/try-ons-part-2#post-1943718 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 14:06:17 +0000 Angie 1943718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE the darker jeans<b> Jenn</b>, FWIW. I find them very flattering. Your legs look GORGEOUS. You can consider a waist alteration - or simply wear an invisibelt if you don't want to tuck.&nbsp;</p> <p>LOVE the scarf. Can you keep both? Those shades of cinnamon are rare and signature for you.&nbsp;</p> <p>I know how great those lounge pants are. I have them too :)</p> <p>LOVE the navy pinstripe blazer. I bet it looks smashing open. It's the right size. The length is a soooo fab on tall you. Feels like pajamas, doesn't it! No more black :)</p> <p>You are having the BEST NAS.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/try-ons-part-2#post-1943691 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 13:16:37 +0000 Colette 1943691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Style Fan is a scarf enabler! LOL!!!</p> <p>If you aren't happy with the fit of this blazer, please keep looking. They both look <i>so good</i> on you but you have to feel great in them. I do prefer the pinstripe but if it doesn't work with your wardrobe, move on.</p> <p>And the jeans, why are jeans so difficult??? I have to try on a ridiculous number of jeans to find one pair that are just OK. Honestly they look good on you but I know what you mean about them falling down. Even when I've had the waist taken in that still happens. I'll be interested to see how the smaller sizes fit.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/try-ons-part-2#post-1943660 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 11:18:02 +0000 Style Fan 1943660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the scarf.&nbsp; Can't you put 2 scarves in one of the holes in the scarf hanger?&nbsp; :)&nbsp; You could wear the EF scarf with the Halogen wrap.<br />I need a scarf hanger.&nbsp; I keep forgetting what I have. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/try-ons-part-2#post-1943654 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 11:03:27 +0000 Bijou 1943654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The pinstripe jacket needs a good press or steam and it would be amazing on you. I love this blue colour on you and it works so well with the beautiful warm colours that you wear. This is my favourite item that you have shown from this second NAS order.<br />The scarf is lovely, but the Halogen scarf wowed me, Halogen is winning thus far for me.</p> <p>You can get a good scrunch on jacket sleeves when you have a shirt cuff to pull up and hold the scrunched jacket sleeve in place. This is how they got the rolled up sleeve effect on the model. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/try-ons-part-2#post-1943615 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 07:07:40 +0000 jussie 1943615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I love that pinstripe jacket on you! I know it’s not your usual style but it looks great. The jeans and shoes also look good.... but if the way both of them fit or feel on is bothering you then that’s not good.... could a size up in the shoe work? They look great with the jeans,<br /> Colour-wise and I think they’d be very versatile.<br /> The scarf: love it. Fits with your colours.<br /> The black jacket: meh. Not up to scratch somehow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/try-ons-part-2#post-1943614 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 07:02:01 +0000 Jessikams 1943614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those pictures of you are really nice! Looks professional. (And I agree, keep the cat) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/try-ons-part-2#post-1943587 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 04:27:40 +0000 Jenn 1943587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Joy</b>, you might like the color of the EF flats. They do have that sparkly, metallic look, I was just hoping for a pewter that leaned towards gold rather than one that leaned toward silver.</p> <p><b>Firecracker,&nbsp;</b>I thought the cashmere scarf might be more useful because it could be used as a travel wrap. The EF one is more decorative than cozy, as only the gray stripes are cashmere.&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't think the blazer is too tight in the upper arm. That's a common fit problem for me, so I was surprised to find that this one had plenty of room. The blazer does have pretty hefty shoulder pads, though.</p> <p>Also, I have been thinking about the Free People flats forever. My Sevilla Smiths were similar, but I sold them because of fit issues. I like the femininity of ankle straps, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/try-ons-part-2#post-1943579 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 04:03:24 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1943579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>It's great to see your analysis of each item. I like the scarf, and I'm curious why you would find the Halogen one more useful. To me, this one seems more easily wearable, because it looks smaller and lighter. So it all comes down to how you want to wear it, right?</div><div><br /></div><div>I had a similar problem with the Eileen Fisher flats. I tried them in black, so it wasn't the color that bugged me. But the ankle strap was slightly too tight. I figured it would fit like the Eileen Fisher sandals I already own and wear. But no. So mine are going back, too. I also tried the Paul Green Sadie ankle strap shoes as an alternative (not on sale), but decided they didn't have enough (any?) edge. Then I settled on Free People Royale flats instead. (Also not on sale.) I think you have something like this already, but if not, I could see you wearing them. They aren't as dressy as the Eileen Fisher shoes, but for me, they will serve the same purposes--a flat to wear with dresses or pants. They come in lots of colors. <br /></div><div><br />I do think you could use a cool double-breasted longer blazer. This Halogen style is so close. The black looks good in the photos, and seriously, I think you could pull off the navy pinstripe quite nicely, too. To me, the upper sleeve (bicep area) looks too tight, which is pushing up the shoulder a bit. Yes, you can find a better fit.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/try-ons-part-2#post-1943559 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 02:59:21 +0000 Anonymous 1943559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the look of the jeans and EFShoes on you, but it doesn't sound like either are keepers. Thanks for the information on the shoe color. I would want pewter, not grey and was thinking of ordering them to compliment a pewter Kate Spade bag I found on consignment today. I do have metallic pewter booties.<br /> Love the scarf but also liked the rust wrap too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/try-ons-part-2#post-1943462 Tue, 31 Jul 2018 23:55:41 +0000 featherwitch 1943462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the scarf on you!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/try-ons-part-2#post-1943460 Tue, 31 Jul 2018 23:52:30 +0000 jill58 1943460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep the cat!<br />I wish I had your discipline re:scarves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/try-ons-part-2#post-1943454 Tue, 31 Jul 2018 23:37:03 +0000 Jenn 1943454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just received the size down on the dark wash jeans, except they sent me a size up with a misprinted store hang tag (actually, they had two hang tags with different sizes on them). I'm not going to bother reordering because I don't think it'll work, and I still have the size down on the lighter wash coming.</p> <p>Bonus: cat in a Nordies box. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/try-ons-part-2#post-1943428 Tue, 31 Jul 2018 22:29:18 +0000 Suz 1943428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What <b>LaPed </b>says about the jeans. I have had that experience and it is the worst. Back they go!&nbsp;</p> <p>The pinstripe blazer looks good but I don't like the black.&nbsp;</p> <p>The scarf is lovely -- keep it in reserve until the showdown! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/try-ons-part-2#post-1943425 Tue, 31 Jul 2018 21:55:43 +0000 Sal 1943425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the scarf (and your hangar - I need one of these!!)</p> <p>The jeans look fine but they sound annoying...next..</p> <p>The pinstripe blazer is nice but the black is not as good...&nbsp; When you get them right blazers are an easy dressing solution to many occasions but not sure this is the one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/try-ons-part-2#post-1943421 Tue, 31 Jul 2018 21:45:37 +0000 Jenn 1943421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>La Pedestrienne,&nbsp;</b>I hung the EF scarf on the same hanger as the rust one, and the colors are almost identical! The third one I ordered is camel, so it will be an outlier. The blazers are packed up to go back now, everything short of dropping them at the PO. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/try-ons-part-2#post-1943382 Tue, 31 Jul 2018 20:17:15 +0000 LaPed 1943382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know what you mean about the colour on the EF flats being not-quite right. I almost ordered them, but I feel like they'd be hard for me to incorporate into my wardrobe. Glad to know they pinch your toes -- totally cured me of my FOMO. :)</p> <p>I LOVE the striped scarf for you -- but then I loved the solid rust shawl too.&nbsp;</p> <p>And skinny jeans that shimmy down 'til they feel like harem pants -- I've been through that sooo many times. I think it's some combination of too big/square in the waist and too tight in the legs and too much stretch/lack of shape retention. Sizing down never seems to help, because so often the legs get skinnier before the waist gets smaller.</p> <p>I really like the idea of a long blazer for you but I hope you'll try a bunch more rather than settling for this one. There are so many options out there right now and these don't seem to be hanging quite right, though maybe some of it could be solved by a quick steam. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/try-ons-part-2#post-1943379 Tue, 31 Jul 2018 20:08:25 +0000 Jenn 1943379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, <b>KnittingGene</b>, it's definitely instructive to try all this on, even if I don't keep. Helps me know what I do want!</p> <p>As for the potential move, I have at least one more Colorado winter to go, but this scarf, in particular, would be pretty good for a SoCal winter. It's really lightweight! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/try-ons-part-2#post-1943377 Tue, 31 Jul 2018 19:58:28 +0000 KnittingGene 1943377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the way the jeans and pin striped blazer look on you a lot but I think you've identified enough issues with each that they aren’t going to be right for you. I do love the structured long blazer look on you. I believe you will find one that you prefer.</p> <p> The scarf is gorgeous and would fit with your wardrobe. But you possibly have a Southern Cal move coming up, is that right? Berkeley Girl and I have been texting with my DD about NAS - she moved to LA in January. She has to keep reminding us that she needs warm weather clothing only! Also, lighter colors. Just a thought. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/try-ons-part-2#post-1943375 Tue, 31 Jul 2018 19:44:25 +0000 Jenn 1943375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>unfrumped</b>, my scarf problem was out of control, so I finally decided I would have one scarf hanger, and that was my limit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/try-ons-part-2#post-1943373 Tue, 31 Jul 2018 19:40:16 +0000 unfrumped 1943373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love that scarf with your coloring! I'm in same situation with scarves--I have to toss something if I want to add, I think. I ordered the leopard Angie-pick and will need to cull, to keep it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/try-ons-part-2#post-1943364 Tue, 31 Jul 2018 19:06:57 +0000 Jenn 1943364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>rachylou</b>, after trying these on, I really want a long blazer, even if one of these isn't <i>the one</i>. Going to try to be PPP about this, though, because it would have to be a long-term proposition.</p> <p><b>Karen13, &nbsp;</b>I think the little negatives are adding up enough that these are probably not for me. There's surely another long blazer out there with my name on it, though, right?</p> <p><b>Like the Season,&nbsp;</b>I'm a scarf person too, which is why I have to be careful. &nbsp;;) &nbsp;I'd like to only add 1-2 scarves this season, and if I add two, it'll mean purging something I already own.</p> <p><b>LynninRI,&nbsp;</b>glad I'm not alone! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/try-ons-part-2#post-1943361 Tue, 31 Jul 2018 19:01:41 +0000 LynninRI 1943361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had the same fit issue with the shoes...</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/try-ons-part-2#post-1943359 Tue, 31 Jul 2018 18:59:32 +0000 Like the Season 1943359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the pin stripe blazer on you, but if it doesn't work well with your wardrobe ... deal-breaker? Based on your description of the fabric alone, I think you're right to send the black one back. Too bad about the shoes and jeans; they both look good in the photos. Love, love the striped scarf and would keep regardless. But I'm a scarf person. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/try-ons-part-2#post-1943357 Tue, 31 Jul 2018 18:53:41 +0000 karen13 1943357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the scarf a lot - subtle splash of color and I see it working well with lots of your closet. I don't love the jeans, and it sounds like the comfort isn't there.</p> <p>I like the fit of blazers, but think the buttons hit at a better spot for you on the pinstripe. Is some of the fit difference just the wrinkling from package? Can you steam them both. Not trying to enable,&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/try-ons-part-2#post-1943352 Tue, 31 Jul 2018 18:38:34 +0000 rachylou 1943352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the look of these items on you... the soft stripe, the long blazers, pinstripe, the ankle strap... but the shoes sound painful and the jackets seem a smidge big/long in the upper torso... but I await Angie’s better eye... </p>