https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6trip-to-the-big-city Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:42:34 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6trip-to-the-big-city#post-2276907 Sun, 14 Aug 2022 01:22:40 +0000 Jaime 2276907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What an interesting post! I liked you street style categories - I could almost visualize the exact influencer that wears most of them. Great on the bra fitting, this is on top of my to do list. And fantastic outfits. The pop of red works beautifully! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6trip-to-the-big-city#post-2276902 Sun, 14 Aug 2022 00:18:37 +0000 nemosmom 2276902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fun trip! And new bras are the best (even though the fittings are not)</p> <p>Love both of your city outfits - the pop of red is super cool. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6trip-to-the-big-city#post-2276891 Sat, 13 Aug 2022 22:15:12 +0000 merwoman 2276891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So so chic Carla! And congrats on the successful bra fitting! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6trip-to-the-big-city#post-2276847 Sat, 13 Aug 2022 16:00:07 +0000 LJP 2276847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the report from the Big Smoke ;). I like your crisp and no-nonsense shopping look too ! Where did you get the bra fitting ? I’m overdue for one but am often frustrated by them and what I end up buying as a result ( $$$) . I’m off to check out the two you’ve shown here - I wear a 34DD but am thinking that may have changed yet again . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6trip-to-the-big-city#post-2276836 Sat, 13 Aug 2022 14:16:53 +0000 CarolS 2276836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You put together the best travel outfits, Carla! I love how the guitar strap ties the whole thing together and echoes the stripe on the shoes. T</p> <p>Thanks also for the reminder to get a proper bra fitting before I restock. Based on my last 'home' measurements I think I am on the cusp of going down from a DD to a D cup, but I prefer the wider band that tends to accompany the DD. </p> <p>So far, my favourite Wacoal (the Halo&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.thebay.com/product/wacoal-851205-halo-lace-underwire-bra-0600086993530.html?dwvar_0600086993530_color=BLACK">https://www.thebay.com/product.....var_060008</a>) still seems to give a good fit in the DD cup.&nbsp;The stretchy lace cups seem to do a good job of adapting to my shape and providing coverage without adding any extra that I really don't need.... </p> <p>I have been looking online at the two styles you bought and will try both the next time I go shopping. (I wonder if our local Bay even offers bra fittings anymore? It always seems woefully understaffed these days...) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6trip-to-the-big-city#post-2276825 Sat, 13 Aug 2022 12:58:09 +0000 Indigoprint 2276825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the description Runcarla and the photos. I think we may have something in common so it is helpful to see what you purchased and will be interested in your thoughts after you have given them a test drive. I would be especially interested in how they are in the heat as we have had a hot summer and I feel that all my bras except for the cotton leisure bras make me hot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6trip-to-the-big-city#post-2276815 Sat, 13 Aug 2022 10:08:14 +0000 Bijou 2276815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You travelling style is superb - you look so crisp and fresh. Good job on getting the new bras, I hope they both work for you. I always enjoy reading your street style reports too.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6trip-to-the-big-city#post-2276808 Sat, 13 Aug 2022 04:30:10 +0000 slim cat 2276808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great city looks - love your scarf in outfit #2 ( very pretty! ).<br />Professional bra fitting sounds like amazing experience! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6trip-to-the-big-city#post-2276803 Sat, 13 Aug 2022 04:01:49 +0000 Brooklyn 2276803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A successful trip! Fab outfits. I really like your hair in no 1. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6trip-to-the-big-city#post-2276797 Sat, 13 Aug 2022 03:44:15 +0000 MsMaven 2276797@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my. I could have dreams about a bra fitting. Weight down, now up, body has changed even since Covid began. Lucky you.</p> <p>I love your look in #2. Our hot weather subsided for now, so we have cool mornings and evenings. A light jacket/cardi is idea.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6trip-to-the-big-city#post-2276778 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 23:45:20 +0000 Anonymous 2276778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You had a wonderful day. &nbsp;Congratulations on the successful bra fitting and avoiding the worst of the black out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6trip-to-the-big-city#post-2276777 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 23:37:38 +0000 Carla 2276777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@ indigoprint - I learned that my breasts are referred to as east/west (widely spaced) and full on the bottom, but shallow on top, and that I have a short chest to go with my short waist. &nbsp; The most comfortable underwire for me is a shallow/wide U with a wide spacer between the cups. &nbsp;Also, I was better with less coverage high on the chest and a wide side and back band for comfort and to hold in the ‘side boob’. &nbsp;Straps&nbsp;that were closer together, rather than out towards the shoulder, fit better as well.</p> <p> <div>I had been wearing 34Ds (got 2-3 years ago when I was a little heavier), and tried 34C’s and 32D’s in a variety of styles and the 32D’s were always the better, most comfortable fit. &nbsp; Both are lined with mesh and without foam or other padding. &nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>#1 Wacoal Back Appeal&nbsp;<br />#2 Wacoal Soft Sense</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6trip-to-the-big-city#post-2276772 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 22:32:39 +0000 Angie 2276772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER Euro Chic look in #1! The guitar strap is powerfully punchy! And white jeans are soooo awesome! Loving the lace addition in #2.&nbsp;</p> <p>Glad you had a fun day despite the major black-out, and that it happened before DS's test! VERY lucky.&nbsp;</p> <p>And always good to get a successful bra fitting </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6trip-to-the-big-city#post-2276767 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 21:48:32 +0000 Style Fan 2276767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your outfit looks perfect for the big city.&nbsp; I didn't hear about the power outage.&nbsp; Fortunately, your bra shopping was successful.<br />I like the sound of the looks with the wide-leg cropped pants and the button-down shirts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6trip-to-the-big-city#post-2276764 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 20:57:32 +0000 kkards 2276764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Omg how could I not know about that power outage? I used to have the CBC news on my satellite radio, I felt somewhat informed about what was happening to/in northern neighbor. And I really enjoyed getting the world &amp; US news from another POW</p> <p>Anyway, back to the topic at hand. Yay for a goo bra fitting! And your fab outfit! </p> <p>I’m currently sitting outside a local coffee shop people watching. We’re about 2 weeks away from all the college students returning, but it looks like for the 1st time in 2 years the international students are back in full force. So far it’s denim shorts, wide leg crops or high waisted 90s jeans and sneakers on 80% of the under 25 women. Over 25 and it’s a mixed bag of tee shirt dresses, skinnies and leggings. Although I did see a fabulously dressed woman in a navy shirt dress and rainbow Tory Burch leather flip flops, and reddish pink braids. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6trip-to-the-big-city#post-2276763 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 20:55:43 +0000 Indigoprint 2276763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your outfits look FB. You look cool and well put together. Living proof of your versatile wardrobe.<br />&nbsp;. What&nbsp;did you learn about bra fitting after your experience? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6trip-to-the-big-city#post-2276760 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 20:34:40 +0000 kkards 2276760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Off to google the black out and then I’ll be back </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6trip-to-the-big-city#post-2276750 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 19:45:58 +0000 Irina 2276750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Came back to say that I like your outfits and the hair styling.&nbsp;<div>I’m planning to wear “our” navy button down shirt to the office next week :)</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6trip-to-the-big-city#post-2276748 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 19:15:49 +0000 Carla 2276748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@ Irina - we had just been served lunch (Eggspectations &nbsp;patio at the Eaton Centre/Bay St side) when the power went off. &nbsp;We took our time and enjoyed the meal, but new folks were getting turned away. &nbsp;The manager let people off without paying -‘cause plastic wouldn’t work, but we had sufficient cash so paid our bill and tip. &nbsp;We spent the afternoon on Queen St. west (had power) and were able to complete our shopping lists there! &nbsp;before boarding our train for home. </p> <p>(If I had only got the bras, I would have considered my shopping a success!)</p> <p>@ racheylou - kind of like the pics below, but with a summer weight top</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6trip-to-the-big-city#post-2276746 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 19:12:17 +0000 rachylou 2276746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your look! Great fashion report! I think I’m starting to feel style #3. Maybe I’ll have a look around for wide crops. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6trip-to-the-big-city#post-2276745 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 19:06:02 +0000 Irina 2276745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Carla, great that you managed your bra fitting before&nbsp;the blackout. I was actually at Eaton’s (inside the Club Monaco’s fitting room) when it started :)<br />We had a quiet afternoon, no work, no devices for 7 hours.&nbsp;We had a lovely dinner out, power was back when we came back.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6trip-to-the-big-city#post-2276744 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 18:57:08 +0000 Carla 2276744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Quick trip to the Big City, with one overnight. &nbsp;Tried to dress for the heat, but also the possibility of a cool morning or night, and air conditioning. &nbsp;The button down was breezy and a good choice, as was the sleeveless lace top. &nbsp;The jeans were hot when the temps soared and the city experienced an 8 hour power outage after a construction crane took out power lines! &nbsp;Fortunately, the power outage was after DS#2 wrote a 3 hour test (the reason for the trip), but the black-out lasted 8 hours!</p> <p><div><br /></div><div>Whilst DS was writing, I spent 2 hours with a bra fitter. &nbsp;The fitter identified the bra I was wearing (and that it was discontinued) and the size (too large - I’ve lost weight since it’s purchase before the pandemic) on sight, took some measurements, had me try on her ‘fitting bra’, and then started making recommendations. I left with two lovely Wacoal bras - one nude for me, and one black - two different, &nbsp;if similar styles. &nbsp;If I still love them in a couple of weeks, I’ll stock up.</p> <p>Did some people watching and window shopping. &nbsp;Discerned a couple of ‘looks’ on repeat. &nbsp;#1 high&nbsp;waisted shorter shorts (4 in inseam?) with cropped tops and sneakers (high top Converse) or Birk style sandals or slides. &nbsp;#2 Full, puffed sleeve dresses, but sleeves styled with less ‘puff’ than seen in editorial photos. &nbsp;#3 Very wide cropped pants that look more like skirts and simple loose woven tops with short sleeves or sleeveless. &nbsp;#4 Cropped slim leg pants or jeans with white long sleeved button down worn untucked, sleeves pushed up. #5 biking shorts or leggings, body con top, sometimes a black blazer style jacket, baseball hat, &nbsp;dad sneakers - black and white. &nbsp;Also, messy buns at the back of head have been replaced by messy buns on the top of the head. &nbsp;I didn’t get much sense of colour (lots of white, cream, denim, black) except for the full dresses, and the store display windows and mannequins weren’t much different. &nbsp;</p> <p></div><div><br /></div><div>DS made a comment about all the socks and sandals (males and females) and the absence of high heels! &nbsp;</div><div> </p> <p>Thanks for looking/reading!</p> <p></div> </p>