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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Who Is Boss of My Maximal Sleeves https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-is-boss-of-my-maximal-sleeves Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:08:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Colette on "Who Is Boss of My Maximal Sleeves" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-is-boss-of-my-maximal-sleeves#post-1912430 Tue, 24 Apr 2018 16:58:02 +0000 Colette 1912430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The sleeve struggle is real and you are winning. I love that you altered the ties, I think they look great. Chris987 on "Who Is Boss of My Maximal Sleeves" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-is-boss-of-my-maximal-sleeves#post-1912414 Tue, 24 Apr 2018 16:42:55 +0000 Chris987 1912414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/   Angie, good advice. Thanks Sterling, yes that Karen Kane was a perfect holiday top. Thanks Firecracker! LaP yeah a statement necklace is a good idea. I don't have many but I should try out what I have. Good suggestion for a fall topper, and you hit it right with "depending how much you want to keep the sweater". I do like it, should at least give it a chance. Suz, the pumpkin topper would be the WORST possible one to wear over that black top, because the topper/coat sleeves are a heavy knit fabric with no lining. Trying to get the knit sleeve ruffle into another knit sleeve would drive me bonkers! That being said, never say never, next fall I should give it a try if I still have the sweater. Suz on "Who Is Boss of My Maximal Sleeves" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-is-boss-of-my-maximal-sleeves#post-1912126 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 23:46:38 +0000 Suz 1912126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What LaPed said! :)  Also, question -- would that black sweater work with your pumpkin topper? Have you tried?  I laughed out loud at your title. "You're not the boss of ME!!" (But usually my fancy sleeves do boss me, alas, which is why I'm pretty much giving up on the darn things!)  LaPed on "Who Is Boss of My Maximal Sleeves" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-is-boss-of-my-maximal-sleeves#post-1912096 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 22:48:18 +0000 LaPed 1912096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So interesting to read your analysis. Just perusing the Finds, I would have picked the black sweater as the *easiest* to wear! But if black is not a year-round colour for you, then I can see why it would be tricky. I like the colorful scarf and denim vest ideas (heck, you could even do both at once). I also think that it would make a beautiful backdrop for a statement necklace -- so maybe if you have an orphan necklace it would be worth trying with the black sweater.  The other option might be keeping it as a fall/winter piece and adding "topper with wide/loose sleeves" to your wishlist. Depends how much you want to keep the black sweater, I guess. Firecracker (Sharan) on "Who Is Boss of My Maximal Sleeves" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-is-boss-of-my-maximal-sleeves#post-1912079 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 21:48:47 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1912079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What a fun report. This trend is one that seems to be good for you, Chris! These are very pretty, and quite different, versions. Anonymous on "Who Is Boss of My Maximal Sleeves" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-is-boss-of-my-maximal-sleeves#post-1912024 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 17:47:22 +0000 Anonymous 1912024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh!  That Karen Kane is breathtakingly beautiful.  I would have bought that one too.   Chris987 on "Who Is Boss of My Maximal Sleeves" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-is-boss-of-my-maximal-sleeves#post-1912021 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 17:38:51 +0000 Chris987 1912021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Cardiff Girl...vest to me is waist or hip length and gillet is knee length...but I know clothing terminology varies quite a bit from country to country even within the "same" language. They are ALL good ideas! Ledonna I can definitely see you in all bells! Angie on "Who Is Boss of My Maximal Sleeves" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-is-boss-of-my-maximal-sleeves#post-1912020 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 17:37:55 +0000 Angie 1912020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ YOU ARE THE BOSS.  Nicely done, Chris. Fab tops.  For the black top - try a scarf, or keep it for a warm day and wear with Summer shoes.  Ledonna N. on "Who Is Boss of My Maximal Sleeves" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-is-boss-of-my-maximal-sleeves#post-1912019 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 17:25:22 +0000 Ledonna N. 1912019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love the bells and would wear every single one Cardiff girl on "Who Is Boss of My Maximal Sleeves" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-is-boss-of-my-maximal-sleeves#post-1912018 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 17:17:44 +0000 Cardiff girl 1912018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I was not necessarily thinking of a dressy gilet they come in padded casual form as well perhaps you know them by a different name?a vest? Chris987 on "Who Is Boss of My Maximal Sleeves" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-is-boss-of-my-maximal-sleeves#post-1911961 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 14:26:39 +0000 Chris987 1911961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ torontogirl, yes that's a great idea! I don't see many options online or in stores right now for sleeveless denim vests but perhaps I will. Bijou, yes you are right about how to manage these types of sleeves. The ruffle is too voluminous to stretch it down and pull the topper sleeve over it. I found I had to fold it up (tucking it inside the rest of the sleeve worked best) to get a topper sleeve over it, and it was too bulky once I got the topper sleeve on. Just not interested in this much hassle! Black and white is a great idea, I'll give that a whirl. Cardiff Girl hmm..I will consider a longer gilet style topper, maybe that's worth a look, although it's a bit dressy for my lifestyle. Cardiff girl on "Who Is Boss of My Maximal Sleeves" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-is-boss-of-my-maximal-sleeves#post-1911932 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 13:16:35 +0000 Cardiff girl 1911932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What a lovely collection of very pretty tops.For the bossyblack top,have you thought of a gilet style topper ? Bijou on "Who Is Boss of My Maximal Sleeves" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-is-boss-of-my-maximal-sleeves#post-1911929 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 13:06:43 +0000 Bijou 1911929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Chris, I love your velvet top and am so glad that that one is a winner for you. I agree that the white top, being such a lovely and airy summer top, is unlikely to require a topper, so you should be the boss of that one. The black sweater is more tricky. With tops like this, I tend to hold onto the sleeve as I put my arm in and let go once I get to where the sleeve is sitting correctly. This can be tricky with 3/4 sleeves, because you sort of have to stretch the sleeve in the "hanging on" part. I do like the idea of adding a brighter scarf or patterned bottom to make the sweater look more "spring like". I love graphic black and white, so I would be likely to wear this sweater with white jeans, and then accessories in black and white or a bright colour. Helena on "Who Is Boss of My Maximal Sleeves" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-is-boss-of-my-maximal-sleeves#post-1911926 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 12:59:38 +0000 Helena 1911926@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ A denim vest would look terrific with this! And maybe white jeans? A perfect spring outfit! Chris987 on "Who Is Boss of My Maximal Sleeves" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-is-boss-of-my-maximal-sleeves#post-1911924 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 12:58:56 +0000 Chris987 1911924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks Robinf! Right Lesley, love the scoring idea!  I'm in the lead but I want a no-hitter Torontogirl good ideas for a scarf or necklace. the only vests I own are fleece and puffer so not springy either. The idea of a denim vest has kind of intrigued me....  Helena on "Who Is Boss of My Maximal Sleeves" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-is-boss-of-my-maximal-sleeves#post-1911921 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 12:55:39 +0000 Helena 1911921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Chris, what about a scarf or statement necklace in a color you feel is more flattering, to counter-act the black? Or perhaps a vest instead of a jacket as topper? White/light bottoms might also help up the 'spring' vibe. It's such a nice sweater, I hope you find a way to be the boss! Lesley on "Who Is Boss of My Maximal Sleeves" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-is-boss-of-my-maximal-sleeves#post-1911919 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 12:51:32 +0000 Lesley 1911919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ your subject header is cracking me up. I think You=3 and Loft sweater=1? Just wear it without a topper? RobinF on "Who Is Boss of My Maximal Sleeves" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-is-boss-of-my-maximal-sleeves#post-1911915 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 12:38:25 +0000 RobinF 1911915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Nice selection Chris and love your analysis!  Chris987 on "Who Is Boss of My Maximal Sleeves" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-is-boss-of-my-maximal-sleeves#post-1911911 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 12:14:02 +0000 Chris987 1911911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have three tops with Maximal sleeves, and have ordered a fourth. The bossing contest has had different results with each one. 1) velvet floral top; 2) chambray blouse; 3) black cotton knit The velvet top has wide bell sleeves that hit just at the wrist bone. I've only worn it once, to a holiday party last December. The sleeves are thin and drapey so I had no problem fitting them under a topper. I actually had to add a fitted sweater under my coat because the blouse sleeves provided no warmth and the coat sleeves were not snug so the cold went right up my arm. It was surprisingly easy to navigate the food buffet once I got the hang of it. Not bossy at all. The blue blouse has no problems fitting under topper sleeves because it's only a little bit blousey.   However, the second time I wore it, out to dinner with friends, one of the ties fell into my coffee! Boy did I feel silly. It washed out fine but I decided to alter the ties, to basically shorten them. They were shaped  like a human eye (oval with points at each end), and I altered them to be more like a man's bow tie, and much shorter in length. I haven't worn it yet in the new configuration. Bossy but I think I have won the bossing contest.  The photo shoes the ties after alterations. The black sweater (from LOFT) has cuffs in the same mid-weight knit as the body of the sweater, but they don't get in the way. The problem is that getting it into topper sleeves is a LOT of work so I haven't worn in much. I find poncho type garments way too fussy so that's not an option.  I wear black a lot less than I used to for every day and it does not seem like a spring/summer color to me, so wearing it without a topper doesn't work well either. I'm going to play with outfit creation to see if I can come up with something that would work for spring, like wearing it with light wash jeans and black footwear, maybe a light scarf, but I'm very skeptical. A  denim vest (like a sleeveless denim jacket) might work too but I don't own one.   It's still bossing me around. I've ordered the white blouse, which I expect to be a spring/summer item that won't need a topper. Expecting to be the boss. As the eldest daughter and second-to-eldest sibling from a large family and someone who was in management roles for more than half of my career,  I have generally mastered the concept of "bossing someone or something around"  but I would love some bossing advice on the black sweater !!