https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-a-wildcard-is-too-wild-plus-wib Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:55:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-a-wildcard-is-too-wild-plus-wib#post-1941283 Wed, 25 Jul 2018 18:11:17 +0000 Christina F. 1941283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>The dress is likely going back because it turned out to be too big in the bust, but only noticeable when I sit down. I'll see if they have a new size, but this being TJ Maxx, it's a crapshoot - I'm not counting on it.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-a-wildcard-is-too-wild-plus-wib#post-1941272 Wed, 25 Jul 2018 17:24:46 +0000 Angie 1941272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the dress and the Loft tee best too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-a-wildcard-is-too-wild-plus-wib#post-1941170 Wed, 25 Jul 2018 13:14:31 +0000 Christina F. 1941170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>thanks, texasgal. That’s the only item I’m keeping! The dress turns out to be much too big on top when I sit down. I’ve had so many dresses altered this year that I decided enough was enough. I took it as a sign to just return it. I love having a summer red tee shirt though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-a-wildcard-is-too-wild-plus-wib#post-1941162 Wed, 25 Jul 2018 13:00:56 +0000 texasgal 1941162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love that tee! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-a-wildcard-is-too-wild-plus-wib#post-1939497 Fri, 20 Jul 2018 18:45:03 +0000 Christina F. 1939497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, lesson learned. When I picked it up, I wasn't sure if I'd love it enough to overcome the need for wearing something under it. It was a whim. I think I don't love it enough, so I'll return it. I can find something similar that is not completely open down the front, if I really want to. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-a-wildcard-is-too-wild-plus-wib#post-1939474 Fri, 20 Jul 2018 18:20:53 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1939474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That boho top is cute, but I agree with you on the (non) wearability. </p> <p>AIDA, if you wear swoopy long sleeves, how do you avoid catching them on things? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-a-wildcard-is-too-wild-plus-wib#post-1939317 Fri, 20 Jul 2018 13:16:34 +0000 Joyce B 1939317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks very nice on you! I agree that it makes a difference to try on with the right pieces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-a-wildcard-is-too-wild-plus-wib#post-1939316 Fri, 20 Jul 2018 13:14:00 +0000 Sara L. 1939316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that it looks much better with the skinnies than the shorts.&nbsp; I like it a lot better in this photo.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-a-wildcard-is-too-wild-plus-wib#post-1939307 Fri, 20 Jul 2018 12:52:40 +0000 Christina F. 1939307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well surprise surprise, this looks much better than I expected with the proper bottoms. The sleeves are much less bothersome when properly balanced out. This does require a camisole underneath, so I have to think about whether it’s worth the trouble, but it looks pretty good! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-a-wildcard-is-too-wild-plus-wib#post-1936842 Sat, 14 Jul 2018 12:55:28 +0000 Christina F. 1936842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari, I will try it agin with skinnies at least. I laughed at me in the sleeves once I had it on, which is why didn’t try it with other items. But since I have it in hand, I’ll do my due diligence before returning, and report back. </p> <p>Sarah, sounds worth a try! This blue version is available at Zappos, though for more than I paid at TJM. I’ll add a find later today for those who may be interested. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-a-wildcard-is-too-wild-plus-wib#post-1936793 Sat, 14 Jul 2018 05:10:29 +0000 SarahD8 1936793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Christina, there is a white version of that popover in the NAS. I’m sorely tempted, even though I think the white version would be more Victoriana than boho.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-a-wildcard-is-too-wild-plus-wib#post-1936786 Sat, 14 Jul 2018 04:25:13 +0000 Kari 1936786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looove the dress! That is beautiful on you. </p> <p>I struggle a lot (always have) with wanting boho to be a shadow style but feeling sloppy or clownish when it’s too far into true boho territory. I actually like this blouse on you, but I’d style it with different bottoms (like longer, tailored shorts or slim/skinny jeans) just to balance out the volume. I totally get feeling like something isn’t “you”, though, even if others say it looks great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-a-wildcard-is-too-wild-plus-wib#post-1936753 Sat, 14 Jul 2018 01:40:10 +0000 Toban 1936753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely dress and tee. Makes sense to return the boho top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-a-wildcard-is-too-wild-plus-wib#post-1936641 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 21:03:03 +0000 Christina F. 1936641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sarah, I agree about sleeves. I have admired that top myself, by the way. </p> <p>Thanks, cindysmith!</p> <p>Aida, you make a good point. The top wouldn’t be worn with these shorts even if I kept it. The proportions are wrong. I’ll try it again with skinnies to be sure, but I think the sleeves will bug me, for the reasons Sarah states.</p> <p>The universe just keeps sending dresses! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-a-wildcard-is-too-wild-plus-wib#post-1936628 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 20:38:45 +0000 Aida 1936628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice picks! My boho side is preeeetty primary so of course I like #1 but I would opt to wear over slim bottoms (either tailored longer shorts or skinnies or slim cropped straights). I think a wildcard is too wild if you end up not wearing it, so if that's the case then back it goes! Beautiful dress (how are there still more and more fabulous dresses being released out there!!?), and great tee. Loft's florals this year have been really lovely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-a-wildcard-is-too-wild-plus-wib#post-1936580 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 18:42:58 +0000 cindysmith 1936580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the dress, you look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-a-wildcard-is-too-wild-plus-wib#post-1936564 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 17:44:03 +0000 SarahD8 1936564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun dress! It looks like it would be good for knocking around the city on weekends too, not just date night. I like the red tee on you too.</p> <p>YES to tops being too boho because of sleeves. I ordered a black blouse similar to the one in your pic from Loft recently, nice details but it had those lantern sleeves. NOPE. I have a bit of a boho shadow style too but I've found that tops need to have more classic cut sleeves with proper button cuffs to work for me. Here's an example I wore yesterday. You can't really see the cuffs since I've rolled them but the sleeves are sort of "calm" overall lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-a-wildcard-is-too-wild-plus-wib#post-1936555 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 17:16:42 +0000 Christina F. 1936555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since I have a day off, I went shopping in my neighborhood, which I used to do during the day when I was writing my dissertation and needed to get out of the house.</p> <p>I poked around TJ Maxx and LOFT for fun, with no agenda. This is what came home, but it’s not all staying. </p> <p>1. Lucky Brand top - I grabbed this after I was in the drsssing room, figuring I’d try it at home. Boho is my shadow style. It looked a little too boho, but I thought it might be a wildcard. LOL. NOPE. It’s just too boho. II think full on boho usually loses me on the exuberant sleeves. </p> <p>2. BCBG dress (no find) A fun date night dress. The season of the dress continues. </p> <p>3. LOFT tee. I have been looking to add a red top or two to my wardrobe. This is a great light weight for summer. Already wearing it. </p>