https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whbm-lemming-dark-floral-cc-still-deciding Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:18:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whbm-lemming-dark-floral-cc-still-deciding#post-1840136 Sun, 27 Aug 2017 06:28:51 +0000 skylurker 1840136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great in your size. Now I'll leave you to decide if it's great for your lifestyle and climate. (I know it wouldn't work for me, because I only wear stand alone tops like that in Summer, and I can't stand polyester in Summer). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whbm-lemming-dark-floral-cc-still-deciding#post-1840120 Sun, 27 Aug 2017 05:18:04 +0000 Gigi 1840120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The smaller size looks amazing on you! Perfect fit.</p> <p>I'm with smittie about long underwear. Maybe you could find a very thin silk top with long sleeves to wear under the dress? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whbm-lemming-dark-floral-cc-still-deciding#post-1840046 Sun, 27 Aug 2017 00:00:19 +0000 Anonymous 1840046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that the smaller is better.</p> <p>I would wear a long underwear under it to un-seasonally-confuse it.</p> <p>Just an FYI: the Gap has a cranberry merino sweater, if you're interested. It is a beautiful colour. So you get the colour without the fuss! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whbm-lemming-dark-floral-cc-still-deciding#post-1840040 Sat, 26 Aug 2017 23:52:37 +0000 unfrumped 1840040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aww, thanks, Angie!<br /> Still thinking... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whbm-lemming-dark-floral-cc-still-deciding#post-1839922 Sat, 26 Aug 2017 15:28:43 +0000 Angie 1839922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Smaller size is MUCH better. Killer.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whbm-lemming-dark-floral-cc-still-deciding#post-1839895 Sat, 26 Aug 2017 13:59:09 +0000 unfrumped 1839895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ETA new size pic added. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whbm-lemming-dark-floral-cc-still-deciding#post-1839320 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 19:36:12 +0000 unfrumped 1839320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Angie!</p> <p>I can see now at home that I either need to " go small or go home". I had convinced myself otherwise in store and one SA also encouraged the larger size. I have to decide if it should have a place in my closet as an outlier/ experiment for a couple of seasons, or just enjoy the look on others. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whbm-lemming-dark-floral-cc-still-deciding#post-1839308 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 19:14:04 +0000 Angie 1839308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE the cranberry flouncy tunic,<i> but you need to size down in it.</i> Great the way you styled it too. I adore #2.&nbsp;</p> <p>Skirt is fab - and best with tucked top.&nbsp;</p> <p>Long blazer is fab with the PANTS.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whbm-lemming-dark-floral-cc-still-deciding#post-1839288 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 18:47:09 +0000 unfrumped 1839288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, skylurker. I have nird one enough tryons with the jacket- such as fall items-to see if it really adds something. I have been bad about having FOMO and adding something that I can use but I don't really need, and also that is more " ok" than fab.<br /> It's funny because I did not go in store with a skirt in mind, but it's a very good item for me, and maybe it's the ONLY one of the lot that fits in well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whbm-lemming-dark-floral-cc-still-deciding#post-1839168 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 11:17:29 +0000 skylurker 1839168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The tunic looks too big, imo.<br /> I love the skirt on you, and think it's really chic and appropriate for work, with tucked top. I don't like the proportions with untucked tops.<br /> Not a fan of the long blazer with skirt proportions. Work better with the trousers, but I'd prefer the top tucked - otherwise your torso looks disproportionally long. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whbm-lemming-dark-floral-cc-still-deciding#post-1839156 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 10:38:48 +0000 Brooklyn 1839156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks UF. So you take your usual size? I seem to remember someone saying whbm runs large. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whbm-lemming-dark-floral-cc-still-deciding#post-1839149 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 10:26:33 +0000 unfrumped 1839149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good to have feedback!<br /> I guess I had to bring the dress home to decide; it looks bigger and more shapeless overall. Perhaps I'd like it better in the smaller size after all but really, it's probably too much " fad" for me.<br /> If I had done my wardrobe edit post, I could read my own advice to self: quality , versatility- my own style, not fashion trends; just because I might like some things about something doesn't mean I have to add it. Also, the raspberry is my happy color- more than burgundy- so it makes me want buy things in that color even when they're not right.<br /> Brooklyn, in WHBM I usually wear a 2 jacket and can't wear their jackets that are too busty. I tried this also in a 0 and it helped minimize the shoulder pads a bit but was hard to layer. If a jacket feels stuffed in the armpits I won't reach for it. For skirts I'm between 4 and 6, usually 6 so they won't shimmy up while I'm walking and also, I have a poison eye for creasing across the front with tight skirts, and then will take in the waist if needed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whbm-lemming-dark-floral-cc-still-deciding#post-1839136 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 08:50:42 +0000 Brooklyn 1839136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the shoutout UF!</p> <p>I love the floral skirt on you with the tucked top. I think the dark grey top is a little long.</p> <p>The Smittie dress is great but only you can say how much you'd wear the dress over pants look. As for wearing it over a skirt: it looks to me like the skirt is not quite tapered enough. With a more tapered skirt it might work. I would also add a belt.</p> <p>I like the jacket a lot.</p> <p>And I love the floral jacket in your find and am soooo tempted by it. Do you mind saying what you think the WHBM sizing is like? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whbm-lemming-dark-floral-cc-still-deciding#post-1839132 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 08:20:13 +0000 Style Fan 1839132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the dark floral skirt on you and prefer it with a tucked in top.&nbsp; How would it look with a shorter blazer?&nbsp; I like the Smittie dress on you but I can see that it might be a dress that does not get a lot of wear.&nbsp; The blazer fits well but I am not a fan of long blazers with skirts.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whbm-lemming-dark-floral-cc-still-deciding#post-1839118 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 04:49:04 +0000 Gigi 1839118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the floral skirt on you, and like karen13, I think tucked in looks best. The skirt looks really fantastic.</p> <p>I also like the blazer.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm not loving the tunic dress. It looks too big to me, like there's a lot of excess fabric. Maybe that is because you had to size up? I think you can do better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whbm-lemming-dark-floral-cc-still-deciding#post-1839113 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 04:24:09 +0000 Anonymous 1839113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep anything in #8. That outfit looks wonderful on you. I'm not a big fan of the tunic dress. If the V neck is too low, that is a mark against it, and I suspect the ruffled look of the skirt will date it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whbm-lemming-dark-floral-cc-still-deciding#post-1839109 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 04:05:41 +0000 karen13 1839109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the floral skirt best and the black jacket looks great and versatile. Tucked in is best. The smittie dress looks great with both the pants and skirt, but I agree it will get less wear - it is more a statement look and you have to be comfortable with making it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whbm-lemming-dark-floral-cc-still-deciding#post-1839096 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 03:00:11 +0000 unfrumped 1839096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, andiB and smittie.<br /> These pants aren't " scuba" fabric. These are one of their crops, nit the same as their slim ankle. They are a woven. They work for me because they're " straight" and so aren't ice cream- cone on me like s lot of tapered pants.<br /> I also like the WHBM girlfriend pants though the waist and belt loops are a bit weird. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whbm-lemming-dark-floral-cc-still-deciding#post-1839090 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 02:51:02 +0000 Anonymous 1839090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gee, I need to try the magic pants. They weren't on my radar but I'm a fan of scuba fabric. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whbm-lemming-dark-floral-cc-still-deciding#post-1839088 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 02:48:45 +0000 Anonymous 1839088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We look the same in the raspberry dress! I bought it too.<br /> I haven't cut the tags yet, and I think I'm going to return it.<br /> The reason is that it lacks structure and the only way to get it to look "right" is to wear a structured topper with it. I fee like I could do better with a regular top with a bit of length.</p> <p>Love the skirt, and much prefer it with the top tucked in. (I think all your tops should be tucked in, IMO.) Looks great with the blazer too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whbm-lemming-dark-floral-cc-still-deciding#post-1839087 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 02:46:17 +0000 AndiB 1839087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the dress and magic pants - but look at my wiw today and you'll see our outfits are so similar. I am wearing WHBM on bottom today too. I've now purchased 3 pair of magic pants from whbm and they are great. That scuba (?) fabric is slimming and flattering. I also love 8 best of the others in your post. I hadn't shopped WHBM in years but have purchased quite a few items there in the last year including 3 (ulp) jackets. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whbm-lemming-dark-floral-cc-still-deciding#post-1839079 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 01:53:48 +0000 unfrumped 1839079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was about to do what I thought ( and think will be ) is a good post on wardrobe editing and culling. I really was. I have been removing items, making myself do one or 2 out for one in, and honing style.&nbsp;<br />Then I saw the dark florals by Brooklyn &nbsp;(and I already have that bug) and Angie's post today.&nbsp;</p> <p>The WHBM website avers that the items are not in local stores but phooey, that is usually not true. So I stopped by.</p> <p>Pics 1-4 are trying a tunic dress. It has a V neck that is too low but I knew I had a tank top in exactly that color. This really MIGHT be imaginary lifestyle for me but I am trying, due to "dress:" style and color, both of which are good for me. It feels very fun. So it is a "wild card" in terms of style but can only, for me,be worn with some kind of pants/leggings. Pics 1-2 are with my WHBM "magic pants" which I've worn all summer and make anything look better--classic blazers, etc. Then, I don't have real leggings but &nbsp;I have some skinny pants in this gray print and some black, not shown. I tried it over a pencil skirt, but that is not very happy for me, more trying too hard to make it work.</p> <p>5-8 The dark floral skirt was not even on my radar but was there in the store. The colors are great and the reason I like the florals are that I can do sheer hose and lighter colored tops and footwear in warm weather, and opaque tights in fall. Pic 7 is a stretch, it is playing with Brooklyn's example-this is an EF linen knit top I have but it is a little &nbsp; long, so bulky. When doing the FIND I see that there is a floral blazer online! If I were to get a dark floral blazer, this pattern and colors might be it. So I may investigate.<br />8-9 is the knit military blazer. I already got an olive longer, &nbsp; military jacket from WHBM (out of stock, no Find) and I know I like the longer jackets with some fit. That is part of wearing what I like/like on me. I was not really trying to add BLACK jackets but hey, black is versatile. I think this is an interesting fit because it looks surprisingly okay with the skirt, as well as good with pants--I think due to the slightly fit &amp; flare cut and not looking like a business blazer as much. &nbsp;I can NOT really wear it buttoned--but I am okay with that since I never button.</p> <p>I am undecided on the "dress" as it is only polyester, not super-versatile and will not likely have a low CPU. Also I might wear it and then get timid. I was between sizes and sized up as the smaller was very tight in armholes and hard to pull off.</p> <p>Thoughts and comments welcome.&nbsp;</p> <p>ETA added pic of XXS in pic 10. It does look better. Here is the funny thing-- I am really drawn to it &nbsp;to play with a more "dramatic" look, but it is likely to be a few-time outfit and fussier than my usual, and is somewhat seasonally confused--the dress is thin polyester so sleeves are thin and maybe not even enough for air-conditioning, i.e. would need a topper at the theater, but I have to wear it over pants or leggings so is also not truly dressy ( as would be an actual raspberry DRESS). Also I have an outing this weekend I could wear it to, as in pic 10 but with the block heels shown in prior pics, but I don't want to cut tags just under pressure of wear it for that. My practical self says that for even a tunic, I would do better with something more versatile, long blouse or peplum or something. I know the happy color is a siren call for me, but &nbsp; I can't wear it that often. So my new attempting-to-reform self says to return and thank it for showing me some ideas or options.</p> </p>