https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-feels-like-spring Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:08:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-feels-like-spring/page/2#post-584549 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 01:47:26 +0000 Kari 584549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aida, I tried on the splendid top today and the funny thing is that I found this one a lot more constricting and tight in the bust and arms compared to the pleione top. How funny! Totally opposite experience. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-feels-like-spring/page/2#post-582380 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 23:53:57 +0000 Aida 582380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have this problem often actually, and I think a big part of it is my broad shoulders. They just eat up all the fabric on top! Hope the Splendid works for you too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-feels-like-spring/page/2#post-582363 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 23:42:18 +0000 Kari 582363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aida; thanks a million in for the update! I'll see what sizes they have in the colors I like.</p> <p>(I'm surprised the green top was so tight in the bust on you. I didn't find it so, which was weird! Perhaps the cut is inconsistent between sizes?) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-feels-like-spring/page/2#post-582267 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:22:15 +0000 Aida 582267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari I have an update on the Spendid top! I got both this and that one in the mail, and have to say that I like the Splendid one a lot more _on me_. The color of this green top is amazing, but the bust is waaay tight in my size (and I am not busty); I'm going to order a size up, but I fear it'll be too big everywhere else However! The Splendid top is superb! The fabric is a wee bit more substantial, the collar is a bit stiffer (big plus for me), and the cut is nice and hourglassy. Sizing seems the same as this one, other than the super tight bust issue. If you like the way it looks and the way this one feels, I think you should totally check it out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-feels-like-spring/page/2#post-581722 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:51:17 +0000 Lisa 581722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous blue and green pairing here! I've been eyeballing that top. It has a fun hemline to it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-feels-like-spring/page/2#post-577662 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 18:25:31 +0000 Kari 577662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rabbit, I'm very sorry you had a negative shopping experience. I've certainly had those days many many times. In a way I kind of steel myself when I'm shopping for something specific, or trying on an item that I've been longing for for a while - if it doesn't work out, if the piece I love doesn't fit, or they don't have my size, or I can't find what I want, it's not a personal judgment. It just means what I had my eye on isn't available that day. But in the past I've really bashed myself/my body when the clothes didn't work.</p> <p>Marianna, I'd recommend trying it. The top is so comfortable. I think I'm going to try wearing it tucked in to midi skirts too.</p> <p>Zapotee, how frustrating! Those illusive cream/white vests... Well, perhaps we can keep an eye out for each other this spring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-feels-like-spring/page/2#post-577603 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 16:46:35 +0000 Ana 577603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this outfit, Kari! This outfit is so cheerful and makes me happy to look at it. You look fabulous! The green is so beautiful on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-feels-like-spring/page/2#post-577565 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 15:58:31 +0000 Anonymous 577565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I saw a cream vest at H&amp;M about a month ago, sadly, they didn't have my size. I never saw it again.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-feels-like-spring/page/2#post-577472 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 14:33:50 +0000 nicoleb 577472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hooray for spring! Your bright colors make me feel happy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-feels-like-spring/page/2#post-577462 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 14:28:52 +0000 marianna 577462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are a gorgeous creature!!!</p> <p>I have been eyeing that top. Maybe I'll try it. Love it on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-feels-like-spring/page/2#post-577299 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 05:43:09 +0000 fashionista 577299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really loved your outfit and that blouse is so beautiful. Yesterday I wore a tee with similar color and felt truly beautiful. The bag and shoes are so beautiful color. I loved your outfit and you look great in them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-feels-like-spring/page/2#post-577288 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 05:08:38 +0000 Rabbit In The Moon 577288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous outfit! I had an incredibly depressing shopping day today and your outfit gives me hope. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-feels-like-spring/page/2#post-577270 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 04:30:14 +0000 Suz 577270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, this is so fresh and beautiful and fun, Kari! You look stunning. I love the green, blue, and yellow together. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-feels-like-spring#post-577208 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 03:24:40 +0000 Anonymous 577208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good thinking! I love green and blue together and I *wish* I had a vest like that! It's nice to see the fab yellow bag again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-feels-like-spring#post-577143 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 02:14:11 +0000 Crystal 577143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the whole outfit... especially the gorgeous colour combo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-feels-like-spring#post-577062 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 23:55:06 +0000 Deborah 577062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari, this is a lovely silhouette on you and the colors play beautifully together. I actually like the darker color of the vest. To my eye it kind of anchors the outfit. The emerald green is so your color. Looking gorgeous as always. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-feels-like-spring#post-577009 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 22:26:41 +0000 christy 577009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari - you look so fresh and pretty in these colors! Love the green, blue and yellow together! I like the floaty top being reined in by the waistcoat and love the idea of a lighter color waistcoat also. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-feels-like-spring#post-576977 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 21:44:39 +0000 Nadya 576977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You certainly do have style! I love the blue and green together and the yellow shoes take it to perfect! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-feels-like-spring#post-576968 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 21:29:09 +0000 Kari 576968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh, that vest is lovely. Unfortunately it's out of stock in white in my size. Darn! Great inspiration, though.</p> <p>Structured waistcoasts have been tough to find, but cream or white is definitely on my wish list. Didn't manage last spring, but there's always hope! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-feels-like-spring#post-576962 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 21:25:56 +0000 annagybe 576962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Might be a bit long for this outfit, but the price is good</p> <p><a href="http://www.isabellaoliver.com/womens-clothing/us/600/365-sale/all/JK466.html?_$ja=tsid:35426%7Ckw:J84DHJLQkR4" rel="nofollow">http://www.isabellaoliver.com/.....84DHJLQkR4</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-feels-like-spring#post-576955 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 21:20:29 +0000 Aida 576955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh Kari you should get a cream vest! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-feels-like-spring#post-576952 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 21:17:16 +0000 Jem 576952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari, you look amazing! I LOVE blue and green together and with the yellow thrown in, it's fabulous! I'm happy to hear your co-worker's nice comment, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-feels-like-spring#post-576944 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 21:12:17 +0000 Kari 576944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh, I didn't see the Splendid blouse. I like that one too! Hmmm... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-feels-like-spring#post-576942 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 21:11:41 +0000 biscuitsmom 576942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous! Kudos to the co-worker for speaking his mind </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-feels-like-spring#post-576941 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 21:10:46 +0000 Kari 576941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anna, I can see what you mean and appreciate the feedback - the vest is a lot more muted/darker than the rest of the items here. (It's the only option I had in terms of a vest, though, aside from stark black, which really didn't look good! Chambray was a happier compromise.)</p> <p>I also thought about trying it with my white blazer, but in that case, while the colors meshed, the shapes didn't. The asymmetrical hem doesn't work very well with hip-length jackets.</p> <p>Do you have any ideas for different over-layers to try next time? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-feels-like-spring#post-576940 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 21:10:34 +0000 Aida 576940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I ordered my usual size but am worried the shoulders will be too small (my usual problem). Good to know they run TTS, now I'm feeling more hopeful! I also ordered the fuchsia as a just-in-case the green was sour, but shoot now I may need to keep both if they fit I ordered black in <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/splendid-mixed-media-shirt/3248684">Splendid's Mixed Media Shirt</a> because I wanted a halfway-classic black blouse hehe. I bet you'd get good use out of this Pleione blouse in black! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-feels-like-spring#post-576937 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 21:07:41 +0000 annagybe 576937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok so I'm the outlier but I think I'd like it better if the vest was a bit lighter or brighter. I really like the blue/green/yellow though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-feels-like-spring#post-576936 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 21:04:18 +0000 Kari 576936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aida, it's definitely not a sour color - it's very "warm." I love it!</p> <p>I found the sizing TTS based on the sizing charts. I wanted to make sure the top wasn't going to be too tight in the bust and ordered a large. When it's not cinched in by the waistcoat, it drapes down from the bust but is tapered at the side seams and has a very pretty, figure-skimming shape. I hope that it works well on you - I can't wait to see how YOU wear it!</p> <p>I'm tempted to duplicate in black - thinking about it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-feels-like-spring#post-576928 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 20:58:09 +0000 Aida 576928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous gorgeous Kari! Beautiful colors, and so springy. I love this top and I am so excited to see you wear it, because I just ordered it a couple days ago and was worried the color would be too sour (looks perfect). Did you find the sizing TTS? I am crossing my fingers! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-it-feels-like-spring#post-576892 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 20:36:24 +0000 Kari 576892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And another more-or-less pretty day today, too!</p> <p>Thank you, Angie! I love wearing emerald green too. I'm wearing that striped emerald/navy dress again today.</p> <p>Zapotee, I haven't looked lately but last summer I found a lot of tailored vests at NY&amp;Co. It's worth a look. I'm not sure why they are so difficult to find everywhere else, though - yet faux fur vests are still all over the place.</p> <p>MaryK, right back at you, seriously. I am constantly looking at your outfits and going "Oh! I want to do that!" I'm flattered that you'd find inspiration in what I wear and am happy to keep inspiring each other back and forth.</p> <p>Celia, I'd like to see your pencil skirt outfit. :)</p> <p>I'm very glad that this combination worked between the blouse, pencil skirt, and vest. It definitely felt unusual. </p>