https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-waistcoat-and-sweaterdress Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:22:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-waistcoat-and-sweaterdress#post-66730 Fri, 22 May 2009 06:29:44 +0000 anne 66730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Grinning...<br /> You didn't like that jumper much did you!<br /> when I said "over done" I wasn't referring to the sweater tunic pictured<br /> (which I still may buy, or something similar if I can find it)</p> <p>What I meant was that I would prefer a woven vest to a knitted one, not because I dislike the style -I am thinking of the chunky knit, large buttoned sweater vest sort - but because it looks like every second women in town, from teenagers up to women in their 70's has bought it. It is a ubiquitous look. That is what I meant by "over done"</p> <p>If you want to look at the looks available in our town - click here and then on knitwear. (this is the trendy end of what is on offer and our shop wouldn't have all these styles)<br /> <a href="http://www.freefusion.com.au/" rel="nofollow">http://www.freefusion.com.au/</a></p> <p>I am going to the city in July, and I'll have a look for this year's sweater then. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-waistcoat-and-sweaterdress#post-66729 Fri, 22 May 2009 06:01:50 +0000 Angie 66729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Enjoy your new waistcoat, Anne!</p> <p>So for what it's worth, here’s a thought: you purchased a purple, black and green horizontally striped jumper with a huge shawl collar last year (I think I’ve got most of the details of that purchase right, but correct me if I’m wrong). That piece is a lot more dramatic and "over done"in my book than a neutrally toned sweater tunic worn over jeans. It's interesting that our perspectives differ on this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-waistcoat-and-sweaterdress#post-66585 Thu, 21 May 2009 12:50:09 +0000 anne 66585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well to revisit this thread.<br /> I popped into target today to buy umbrellas (our winter has come with a storm)<br /> and bought the vest - they had it in my size again. Hope it was worth the budget blow-out ($44). I have decided that I don't want to go down the sweatervest route - it is just so overdone in my town, I am going to try to wear it twice a week. Hopefully I'll test some combos out with you soon </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-waistcoat-and-sweaterdress#post-64740 Sun, 10 May 2009 08:15:41 +0000 anne 64740@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tam, sorry you had a bad-ish shopping day. Thanks for checking out target. Did you buy that same vest of a different one?</p> <p>I am probably putting off purchasing a vest and sweaterdress now, having had a cold hard look at my budget! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-waistcoat-and-sweaterdress#post-64723 Sun, 10 May 2009 01:45:09 +0000 yublocka 64723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very dissapointing shopping day yesterday. Only sweater dresses I saw were black or grey or beige. I must have gone into about 30 shops too!! I was looking for some kind of top for myself thats not a tshirt like most of my others, and failed at that too. Did not see a single one I wanted to try on! I did pick up a dress and a vest at Target though - they had 30% off clothes - woohoo!! I did see your grey &#38; black striped sweater dress there Anne in case you change your mind!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-waistcoat-and-sweaterdress#post-64447 Fri, 08 May 2009 13:57:17 +0000 yublocka 64447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anne I will have my eyes peeled for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-waistcoat-and-sweaterdress#post-64246 Thu, 07 May 2009 15:29:05 +0000 anne 64246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tam, thanks so much for the offer, but I won't take it up. It was very kind of you though!. I am not quite convinced enough about the dress to get it without another try (and remember everyone's comments were about a pretty bad photo). And I am willing to wait for Target to get the waistcoats in again or wait 2 months til I go on holiday to the city - I am sure I will find something then.</p> <p>But do keep an eye out for sweaterdresses that are longer than tunic length. I'd really appreciate that (specially if they are a colour)! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-waistcoat-and-sweaterdress#post-64216 Thu, 07 May 2009 09:33:22 +0000 yublocka 64216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Argh Anne I was just going to say I loved both things too but saw they had disappeared from your store! Doh!! Stuff does seem to come &#38; go very fast from Target - there are always new things every time I am there (not that its really often). I'd already planned on sussing out a Target near me on Saturday while I'm Mothers Day shopping, so do let me know if you want me to try hunting out these items for you in stores here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-waistcoat-and-sweaterdress#post-63959 Wed, 06 May 2009 01:23:09 +0000 anne 63959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Alecia, that is what I was thinking too. Target in Aus does have a good return policy. It would be a change in my behaviour ( I think I have only returned 2 items in my life, ever!) but because I am a slow adaptor, it might be the way to go. I probably would have got the waistcoat, under that scenario. Everyone liking the sweaterdress though, really surprised me!</p> <p>Shana - good idea about bringing something just to play in the changeroom! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-waistcoat-and-sweaterdress#post-63819 Tue, 05 May 2009 14:55:09 +0000 Alecia 63819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bummer, Anne. Target has a pretty good return policy. Maybe you could buy those things for which you are leaning toward, get the review from the group, and then return if they don't work. That would avoid loosing out on something great. But I totally understand the hesitation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-waistcoat-and-sweaterdress#post-63792 Tue, 05 May 2009 14:02:10 +0000 shana 63792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anne, they both look great - hopefully you will be able to find them again. </p> <p>I ALWAYS have to take my kids shopping with me, so I have to deal with all sorts of antics in the dressing room. I usually let the baby out of the stroller and let the two of them play while I try clothes on. Of course, it makes taking pictures extremely difficult! My son loves AT Loft because they usually have a bench filled with children's books &#38; some toys. I always bring something to keep them occupied too and only pull it out once we get into the dressing room. As much as I complain about it, I know there will be a day when I miss having them around all the time... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-waistcoat-and-sweaterdress#post-63787 Tue, 05 May 2009 13:42:24 +0000 anne 63787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LauraElizabeth - what a funny story!</p> <p>Did you guys notice my baby in the bottom of the pic too?</p> <p>Anyway here is an update on this story. I went to Target first thing this morning and discovered that the waistcoast was on special again (20% off - which is also what I should have written in my post above, not $20 above as mistyped)</p> <p>And...<br /> There were none left in my size<br /> And there was only one of the sweaterdresses left too and that was 2 sizes too big.</p> <p>So I'll just have to wait and see if they come back in stock. Maybe the lesson to me is not be be so hesitant. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-waistcoat-and-sweaterdress#post-63702 Mon, 04 May 2009 20:42:59 +0000 Lena 63702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thumbs up for both pieces, Anne. I'm glad you found a killer waistcoat. It's a great look on you. </p> <p>Hee, you brought up a question about long hips - something I also wonder about. I'm glad to see Angie's seal of approval. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-waistcoat-and-sweaterdress#post-63665 Mon, 04 May 2009 17:45:24 +0000 Patience 63665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another killer vote for both items. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-waistcoat-and-sweaterdress#post-63664 Mon, 04 May 2009 17:44:38 +0000 Anonymous 63664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I loved the picture with your kids! I had a flashback to when I was young and my sister and I accompanied my mother on her shopping trips - once a dressing room attendant knocked on the door and asked if there was a dog in there, because animals weren't allowed in the store - my mother had to explain that my sister and I had been pretending we were puppies.:)</p> <p>I LOVE the sweater dress - it would be part of a a great "mom on the go" outfit! It's very modern and flattering. The waistcoat looks amazing to - let's see pictures with a graphic tee! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-waistcoat-and-sweaterdress#post-63636 Mon, 04 May 2009 16:17:48 +0000 Angie 63636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1. yes, it would.</p> <p>2. long hips in the waistcoat - no way, darling. Perfect in my opinion. </p> <p>I hope you get both of these pieces. They are KILLER. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-waistcoat-and-sweaterdress#post-63547 Mon, 04 May 2009 02:35:55 +0000 anne 63547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow I can't believe you all liked the sweaterdress so much! It didn't really cling anywhere and Maya - my waist is nowhere near the change in stripes - might be on you though!<br /> Here it is from the catalouge<br /> <a href="http://offers.target.com.au/mothers-day/products/women-s-clothing/hot-options-stripe-knit-dress" rel="nofollow">http://offers.target.com.au/mo.....knit-dress</a></p> <p>I guess I might get it, but more as my jumper (sweater) for the winter rather than as a dress. (and it is $10 off right now)I guess I was thinking of something more like the red dress in Angie's sweaterdress post, that could be worn without jeans.<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2008/12/02/finding-the-right-sweater-dress/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2008/12/.....ter-dress/</a></p> <p>I am really only after a vest for a casual look, and I am glad most of you were so positive. I'd rather wear it buttoned ( I think I'd end up buttoning it anyway, I am kind of fidgety that way.<br /> Kari - I didn't buy either - just wanted some input. Annoyingly, when I first spotted the vest is was $20 off, but had gone back to full price when I tried it on.</p> <p>The in look in the town where I live ( spotted yesterday on at least four people ranging from 17 to maybe 65-70) is a black l/s tee toped by a large knit, large button vest going up to the neck<br /> Something like this<br /> <a href="http://www.bluefly.com/Design-History-shadow-grey-cable-knit-button-front-vest/cat680090/214055600/detail.fly?referer=ca_shopping&#038;cm_mmc=ca_shopping-_-na-_-womens_sweaters-_-214055600" rel="nofollow">http://www.bluefly.com/Design-.....-214055600</a> - but sometimes more fitted with buttons right down. Always in grey or brown. I think I'll try to avoid that look</p> <p>So here are my questions<br /> 1. If I was after the graphic Tee plus waistcoat look - would this cut it?<br /> 2. I feel like my hips are really long in the style - and rather exposed. Is this a problem? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-waistcoat-and-sweaterdress#post-63530 Mon, 04 May 2009 01:10:44 +0000 Alecia 63530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You must get that sweaterdress. It's great. I also am intrigued by the vest with the belt. It fits beautifully. What do you think you'd wear with it? I'm inclined to think that the belt would require a bit of a dressier shirt since you can't get the gist of a graphic t when the vest is buttoned and belted.</p> <p>I love your daughter's antics in the picture. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-waistcoat-and-sweaterdress#post-63497 Sun, 03 May 2009 22:38:42 +0000 Kari 63497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hehe, your kids are hilarious (and adorable.) I cracked up when I saw your daughter in flight behind you. You also have a beautiful smile!</p> <p>You look great in both pieces, and they definitely add a new edge to what we normally see you wear. Did you end up purchasing/keeping them? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-waistcoat-and-sweaterdress#post-63493 Sun, 03 May 2009 22:24:32 +0000 Kristen 63493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE the waistcoat on you, and your daughter is hilarious. What I like best about the sweaterdress is that the looser look to it keeps the stripes intact instead of them being shaped by your body. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-waistcoat-and-sweaterdress#post-63492 Sun, 03 May 2009 22:19:55 +0000 Maya 63492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The vest looks terrific and I adore the sweater dress. That is like my DREAM sweater dress! The variation in thickness in the stripes and the way they are put together gives a nice optical illusion and shows where the waist is. I think next time I am in Australia I am going to steal it from you if you buy it, which is good news for you since I probably won't be in Australia in a very, very long time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-waistcoat-and-sweaterdress#post-63481 Sun, 03 May 2009 19:46:49 +0000 sinead 63481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for the sweater dress. As a stripe lover, I'm envious you can wear those big stripes and still look so proportional and adorable. It's great with those jeans.</p> <p>When my kids were young, I tried to never go shopping with them, but once I had to, and while it was chaotic, I thought we were getting through it ok. When I went to pay, a woman came up, patted me on the shoulder and said, "Hang in there, it will get easier". Guess I was in denial.</p> <p>If I had a magic wand, I would send a babysitter to every mother with young<br /> children on this forum. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-waistcoat-and-sweaterdress#post-63475 Sun, 03 May 2009 19:18:26 +0000 Anonymous 63475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is one of the best sweater dresses I've seen, enjoy it. I love the waistcoat too.<br /> The kids are so cute, and ACTIVE! HaHa! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-waistcoat-and-sweaterdress#post-63466 Sun, 03 May 2009 18:14:32 +0000 Lee Hovey 63466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agreed! Love the sweaterdress.</p> <p>Also the first waist coat fits you like a dream and would be very versatile since it can be worn belted or not. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-waistcoat-and-sweaterdress#post-63463 Sun, 03 May 2009 17:54:26 +0000 Louise 63463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for the sweaterdress looks good from here x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-waistcoat-and-sweaterdress#post-63455 Sun, 03 May 2009 17:03:21 +0000 tarzy 63455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the sweater dress on you too! From what I can see in the picture, it looks really fun and modern and stylish. You usually wear such basic pieces, and this seems a slightly different look for you - I really like it with the jeans! It's not really that voluminous - looks to be just right. Those colors look great on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-waistcoat-and-sweaterdress#post-63437 Sun, 03 May 2009 14:54:40 +0000 Angie 63437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m impressed you managed to do this with your little darlings. Well done!</p> <p>KILLER waistcoat. The little belt detail is unique and fabulous. Do you like it too? </p> <p>I actually love the sweater dress. I’m in the minority here, but I really like voluminous un-waisted pieces too (I think you might know that). The tunic is fun, casual, and good over jeans. Perhaps the picture hides the unflattering parts, but from what I can see, I say go for it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-a-waistcoat-and-sweaterdress#post-63406 Sun, 03 May 2009 07:53:53 +0000 anne 63406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are a few pics with me trying on one of the very few woven waistcoats in my town<br /> belted <a href="http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm234/anneinoz/100_6960.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i297.photobucket.com/al.....0_6960.jpg</a><br /> side <a href="http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm234/anneinoz/100_6961.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i297.photobucket.com/al.....0_6961.jpg</a><br /> unbelted <a href="http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm234/anneinoz/100_6962.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i297.photobucket.com/al.....0_6962.jpg</a></p> <p>This isn't a great pic of a waistcoat - it is another style 2 sizes too big - but a funny pic of my daughter in the background!<br /> <a href="http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm234/anneinoz/100_6963.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i297.photobucket.com/al.....0_6963.jpg</a></p> <p>Also a bad shot of a sweaterdress - this didn't fit very well, although was my size. <a href="http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm234/anneinoz/100_6964.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i297.photobucket.com/al.....0_6964.jpg</a></p> <p>Sorry about the flash. It was hard going shopping with 2 kids in town and I don't plan a repeat! </p>