https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-your-thoughts Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:33:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-your-thoughts/page/2#post-1484587 Fri, 01 May 2015 01:57:45 +0000 Deborah 1484587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanking you all for your wise input! &nbsp;I am returning the cardigan. &nbsp;It's close to what I am wanting but it's not a 10. &nbsp;Back it goes.</p> <p>And Angie, that is the small size in the metallic top:) &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-your-thoughts/page/2#post-1484583 Fri, 01 May 2015 01:49:53 +0000 Windchime 1484583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The metallic top is wonderful on you! </p> <p>Adding my voice to the chorus who think the sweater is close but not quite the right one for you. I like the color and texture very much but my very first reaction to the picture was that it's too long on you. It covers too much of your legs/trousers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-your-thoughts/page/2#post-1484578 Fri, 01 May 2015 01:41:42 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1484578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The top is gorgeous. The sweater definitely reads as more of a coat. Just not sure it has the fabulous flair I think of with your style. Out of the box isn't a bad thing though , do its all down to how versatile it feels to you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-your-thoughts/page/2#post-1484573 Fri, 01 May 2015 01:32:34 +0000 Gaylene 1484573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the top, but the coat--not so much. You carry off the drama of a long sweater coat beautifully, but the color and drape of this one is making me pause. It does look cosy, but, in my books, that alone isn't suffcient reason to add an item to my wardrobe. I think your son made the right call on this one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-your-thoughts/page/2#post-1484550 Fri, 01 May 2015 00:46:45 +0000 Elle 1484550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love love love the metallic top on you! &nbsp; I'm on the fence about the cardigan - something doesn't seem right but I can't put my finger on it.&nbsp; Maybe if you had lighter bottoms or shoes?&nbsp; But things look different in real life so take this with a grain of salt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-your-thoughts/page/2#post-1484523 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 23:43:06 +0000 Aquamarine 1484523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous top! I want it myself!</p> <p>I like the cardi from the front but agree it's rather shapeless from the back. BUT that's the nature of the beast I think. </p> <p>Aren't you petite? Do you think the proportions are for a taller person? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-your-thoughts#post-1484520 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 23:37:31 +0000 Anonymous 1484520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of course you must keep the metallic top. Can you layer long sleeves under it? I like the long sweater coat with the scarf. Quite dramatic, but I wonder if it is too big when looking at it from the back. Love the texture and it will brighten your black pieces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-your-thoughts#post-1484516 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 23:24:51 +0000 Beth Ann 1484516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd love the cardi coat it it was a bit shorter, and perhaps a bit of an A-line.&nbsp; I've been searching for one myself for years! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-your-thoughts#post-1484160 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 19:12:51 +0000 Angie 1484160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the metallic top. Have you tried a size down, Debs?&nbsp;</p> <p>HAH. You can count on Master 12 to give it to you straight. We need those boys in our life. I do understand his reaction though. That cardi - with it's texture, shape and colour - looks a little like a bath robe. I'm not a yay - but could be convinced that way if you styled it differently. But is it really worth the effort? It's up to you.&nbsp;</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-your-thoughts#post-1483949 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 18:07:41 +0000 Helena 1483949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great additions Deborah - even though not black, totally cohesive with your palette and style. Like them both. Wondering if the JFE back shot is because you had hands in pockets, or perhaps the angle of the photo gave it a slightly wider look in the photo ... I feel like in person it would look great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-your-thoughts#post-1483912 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 17:34:45 +0000 E 1483912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love that top on you! Gorgeous. The cardigan is great from the front and side; it's not quite as flattering from the back but I think it's JFE. It looks so cosy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-your-thoughts#post-1483897 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 17:22:45 +0000 Aziraphale 1483897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they are both keepers. Your son is wrong! That cardigan-jacket has nice drape and nubby texture, and isn't frumpy at all. I think you're right about styling it will a little heel, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-your-thoughts#post-1483852 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 16:53:38 +0000 rachylou 1483852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love - LOVE - the sweater coat. I think sweater coats are great in general, and this one fantastic in particular. You look cozy not roly poly.</p> <p>The *chain mail* is a great piece. I can see it being what's needed for quite a few outfits/occasions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-your-thoughts#post-1483764 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 16:33:37 +0000 Karin L H 1483764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The first top looks great, super cool! And I like the cardigan - but I'm a big fan of cosy items... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-your-thoughts#post-1483255 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 14:09:51 +0000 Kirstjen 1483255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them both. &nbsp;I think the coat looks great. &nbsp;I actually like it better than the top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-your-thoughts#post-1483241 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 14:06:53 +0000 Anonymous 1483241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Deb - the metallic top is perfect, as you know &nbsp;I'm another who isn't fond of the coat - from the back, anyways. &nbsp;It;s just a little too heavy and boxy looking for you - you read delicate and flowy, not heavy and thick &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-your-thoughts#post-1483203 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 13:58:17 +0000 jackiec 1483203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm jumping in to say I love the long cardi-coat. Looks cozy yet bright on you. Just my 2 cents.</p> <p>PS my boys are very perceptive on style too. Go figure. Too cute </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-your-thoughts#post-1483166 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 13:51:24 +0000 texstyle 1483166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both of these quite a lot and would be inclined to keep. Not sure why Master 12 didn't like about the coat. It is supposed to be long and cozy - and it would be hard to find the exact perfect length for all of us in a knitted piece. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-your-thoughts#post-1483102 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 13:39:02 +0000 Rambling Ann 1483102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The coat - what are the care instructions? If it loses its shape after a few wearings, can you wash and block it back into submission? Do you have a spare bed on which to block it while damp? Because it's not going to dry on tea towel :-).&nbsp;</p> <p>The shoulders look like they are knitted in a direction that is less likely to sag, which is a good thing for such a heavy garment, but there is a way to reinforce them if needed and you are handy with a crochet hook. Make a single chain stitch on the inside from shoulder seam, across the back of the neck to the other shoulder seam. It should be invisible from the outside, but the weight of sleeves would be distributed more evenly. &nbsp;Best to do it early if it's going to be needed, or right after blocking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-your-thoughts#post-1483050 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 13:28:53 +0000 Olivegreen 1483050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like them both. The long coat is not your usual, but it reads comfy and casual rather than mumsie.<br /> Although boys are surprisingly accurate on style. My grandsons used to inspect my outfits very carefully when they were teenish.<br /> But I can see Linda Rodin in this, so it MUST be good </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-your-thoughts#post-1483020 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 13:21:58 +0000 crutcher 1483020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Loveth the top..I know you will have tons of places to wear this one..<br />Now, the longish cardigan/bathrobe/blardigan...not so much...I have to agree with Master 12 who is there with you and sees with fresh eyes, how this one looks...I say, you are way too chic and stylish for this little number and I would concur with M12 that this one can be left on the rack..<br />(Sorry for the total honesty but if I asked you the same, I would demand you were honest...smile) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-your-thoughts#post-1482984 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 13:13:24 +0000 Marina 1482984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1-4 looks incredible. Undoubtedly a keep! :)</p> <p>About #5-9 I'm not really sure. I think you may make it work (if someone can is you), but it looks to long to me, so I would keep looking a little more before closing the deal.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-your-thoughts#post-1482820 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 12:40:13 +0000 approprio 1482820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The metallic top looks sensational, it's a no-brainer. The coat is very nice too but I'd like it to be quite a bit shorter. If it were me I think I'd pass and keep looking.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-your-thoughts#post-1482747 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 12:27:13 +0000 Gail 1482747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both pieces but as others have commented I think the long cardigan looks great from the front view but rather voluminous from the back.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-your-thoughts#post-1482736 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 12:25:36 +0000 Deb 1482736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the metalic top and the colour and texture of the cardigan appeal. Like others have said, the back looks too long and boxy and wrong on your petite frame. Maybe heeled boots would help, or maybe DS is right. My feeling is the latter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-your-thoughts#post-1482726 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 12:23:49 +0000 Janet 1482726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The metallic top is a no-brainer -- very you, and I see it working seamlessly into your wardrobe. I also really like the long cardigan on you. Others have mentioned the back view, but I think it's perfectly fine -- it's just long and coat-like. I don't expect a voluminous piece like this to look like the most flattering thing ever from the back. (I am famously rear-view averse when it comes to myself, so unless something is truly bad from the back view, I tend to give a pass.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-your-thoughts#post-1482685 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 12:16:36 +0000 Missey 1482685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love both pieces!&nbsp; The top is gorgeous and the sweater looks super cozy.&nbsp; Keep them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-your-thoughts#post-1482671 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 12:13:48 +0000 gryffin 1482671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Deborah we are twinsies on the top.&nbsp; I have the EF chainette shimmer top below and they are pretty much identical.&nbsp; I like this faux tucked into cropped skinnies with a nice belt and ankle bootie but I think it's uber versatile and can be styled up or down.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I like the sweater, although I'd love to see it solo without the scarf.&nbsp; I am kicking myself I did not buy the gray hooded long cardi EF did last year, same kind of vibe.&nbsp; LIke you cozy bathrobe in feel but a gazillion times more elegant.&nbsp; Is the cardi blue or gray?&nbsp; Can't tell from my monitor but it looks very pretty.&nbsp; But sometimes you just need something totally cozy.&nbsp; Thumbs up from me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-your-thoughts#post-1482611 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 11:34:01 +0000 lyn67 1482611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Metallic top is fab and &nbsp;keeper for sure, love it myself, too! I see the coatdrigan is a bit controversial. I love it's light neutral color and slub texture(if that it is called there too?) meanwhile I also have some concerns with the back look, but I bet Angie would still rate &nbsp;it &nbsp;killer! Why not wearing the scarf more voluminous on the back and shoulders, rather than front this time? Would reduce a bit from the broadness on the back-and some heeled boots would be a great option, but IMHO not really a necessity, good with flats, too. Great finds!:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-your-thoughts#post-1482602 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 11:18:38 +0000 dakotacheryl 1482602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the top, and I like the cardigan from the front, but from the back not as much. But you can't see the back when you're wearing it LOL. The fabric looks so nice and cuddly, I'd probably keep it too. </p>