https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-314-inspired-by-dani Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 18 May 2026 01:07:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-314-inspired-by-dani#post-315079 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:32:17 +0000 kellygirl 315079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Sarah! I was hoping you'd post : ) That is so killer on you. I think I must give it a whirl. I guess I will end up ordering regular and petite--because of my long torso. I think the length on you is perfect! </p> <p>@Taylor: Thank you! You're always so kind! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-314-inspired-by-dani#post-315049 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:01:48 +0000 taylor 315049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, You and your cardis must get acquainted! You look adorable! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-314-inspired-by-dani#post-315045 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:58:12 +0000 sarah 315045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kelly, here are my WIWs with the Gap blazer. Nope, the sleeves seem to be a normal petite length (although I do have short arms, mind you).</p> <p>oops -edited to add photos, not sure what happened there... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-314-inspired-by-dani#post-315037 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:55:07 +0000 kellygirl 315037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Sarah! I do have the Gap promotion. If the blazer is still in stock, I'll probably give it a try. Are the sleeves cropped when they are unrolled? (I was surprised that the sleeves in the regular were normal length for me.) I wish there was some easy way of searching for yours and Una's WIW's featuring this blazer! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-314-inspired-by-dani#post-315023 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:49:06 +0000 sarah 315023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm late to this post, but I like 3 and 4, even tho I know you don't like the blazer. FYI, I have the shrunken blazer in petite and I LOVE it, just like Una - it feels very "trim". At least you can return to the store, eh? Do you have the Gap Give and Get 30% off promotion? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-314-inspired-by-dani#post-314965 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:41:13 +0000 kellygirl 314965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Dani, Una, Anh, Nicole, Lisa and Jonesy!<br /> @Dani: You made me re-think my cardigan and I had fun doing it. At least it's not an orphan anymore--I think it has potential : ) I think someone with a waist could belt on the outside and make it work--unfortunately, that person is not me.<br /> @Una: I am definitely considering the shrunken blazer--I just wish petites were in-store. The main thing holding me back is having to do the multiple size order (6 Reg, 6 Pet., 8 Pet.) and the inevitable returns.<br /> @Lisa: I definitely think a nipped in waist would be more flattering but I figured I could get away with a looser fit in this BF style.<br /> @Nicole and Jonesy: Glad the blazer gets a passing grade. I'm going to keep playing with it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-314-inspired-by-dani#post-314915 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:00:37 +0000 Jonesy 314915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love you in white! You wear it really well. The bootcut look is great too, and I think the BF jacket is cute. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-314-inspired-by-dani#post-314908 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:56:09 +0000 Lisa 314908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do prefer the white cardi with the skirt over skinnies. It's a block style shape which does not add a curve to the skinnies outfit. I noticed the same thing with the blazer. I don't know about the IT shape, but for my pear shape, I started favoring blazers with a tiny bit of curve in the torso, this helps bring out my waist area and those blazers always seem to get better praise here on YLF (in my WIW posts). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-314-inspired-by-dani#post-314864 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:44:53 +0000 nicoleb 314864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the blazer looks great on you! And all the others look great too! I don't even think i own a white cardigan....&gt;.&gt; Or maybe even any white outer layers.....I shall have to think on this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-314-inspired-by-dani#post-314858 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:35:39 +0000 Anh 314858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Each looks look great to me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-314-inspired-by-dani#post-314839 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:04:19 +0000 catgirl 314839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you should size down to 6 in the blazer. It has a lot of flex. I think it could look fresh with your casual outfits, but don't get it unless you love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-314-inspired-by-dani#post-314837 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:00:40 +0000 Dani 314837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aww, thanks Kelly Sorry I've not gotten to this thread earlier. Monday and Tuesdays are crazy for me. I think you did the white cardigan proud!</p> <p>I like Aida's idea of opening the shirt a little (maybe a cami under or 2nd base cami to prevent overheating) and putting the shirt collar over the cardigan. Either way, I love the color combo. I think it just proves that the devil is in the details and it takes more work to make a white cardigan look fresh and current. Love the flower pin and the cognac belt! You look so polished! </p> <p>One more question: did you try the belt over the cardigan as well? You have such a great figure, I was just curious what it would look like! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-314-inspired-by-dani#post-314779 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:07:44 +0000 Aida 314779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the same problem with mine, they never stay opened! But I also don't iron, so I probably can't complain too much </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-314-inspired-by-dani#post-314541 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:33:11 +0000 kellygirl 314541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@AJ: I meant to tell you--the black top is from Express. It was one of the faux wrap knit tops that Angie blogged about awhile back. I got it at the end of the season sale. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-314-inspired-by-dani#post-314539 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:30:14 +0000 kellygirl 314539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Dakota, hbaber, and Aida!<br /> @Dakota: I can't wait to see your version!<br /> @hbaber and Aida: Thanks for the affirmation on the blazer. It's not something I wear often so I'm not used to the look on me. I do feel polished in it--just not sure it's the most flattering kind of layer on me. I will keep trying : ) hbaber, I love your ideas and will try them! Aida, I tried to open up the neckline of the button down but it keeps closing up! Going to have to get out the iron!</p> <p>Thanks again! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-314-inspired-by-dani#post-314115 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:35:26 +0000 Aida 314115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think AJ is onto something with the v-neck idea for the white cardi; maybe unbutton one button on the shirt and move the collar over the cardigan so you have a faux v-neck going and some darkness covering part of the shoulder line. Love the peek of lavender in #3! I see nothing wrong with your BF blazer in #4, it's cute </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-314-inspired-by-dani#post-314004 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:53:22 +0000 Heather 314004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kelly, you always look so beautiful and very polished.</p> <p>So, I don't think you should give up on that gray BF blazer. I think you look awesome. </p> <p>Idea: Take blouse from 1/2, BF blazer, jeans, MM spring boots (you got the sandi ones, too, right? or even your red Susies), and a belt on the outside of the blazer (but maybe don't button the blazer?) Or not. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-314-inspired-by-dani#post-313998 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:45:04 +0000 dakota 313998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so glad you posted this, Kelly! I have a cream colored cardigan that I haven't worn because I had no idea how to style it. I absolutely love #2!!! Watch for me ;o} </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-314-inspired-by-dani#post-313993 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:41:13 +0000 kellygirl 313993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Amyreh, AJ, modgrl, Una, Rae, chouette, and Onela! Glad the cardigan works!<br /> @AJ: I definitely agree about white--but I still love it. I'm at peace with my shoulders for the most part--as long as I don't have the icecream cone silhouette going on : ) I think the boots help even it out.<br /> @Una: I did. I tried the regular in 8--that's all they had in store. The body fit very much like the grey jacket in #4--too big in the bust and waist. I think the 6 would fit but I'm beginning to doubt whether blazers really fit my style after all. I think I'm a pretty conservative dresser in general and fear this is going to make me look even more so. I'm on the fence--it's still in my cart.<br /> @chouette: That's such a nice thing to say! I don't consider myself an athlete anymore. These days, I'm just trying to hold the line (not get any fatter.) I lift three days a week and try to get in at least 4 or 5 cardio sessions--run, bike or skate : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-314-inspired-by-dani#post-313964 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:51:23 +0000 Ornella 313964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One of those when you wonder why wasn't it worn before. My favorite is no.1. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-314-inspired-by-dani#post-313950 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:02:10 +0000 chouette22 313950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No matter what you wear, you ALWAYS look so fabulous! You have such a fit and athletic body - do you work out a lot or maybe you were an athlete, or both? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-314-inspired-by-dani#post-313943 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:48:23 +0000 rae 313943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Woohoo! Don't fear the cardigan, lol! I like pic #2 the best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-314-inspired-by-dani#post-313941 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:46:12 +0000 catgirl 313941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AJ, I have the same problem with white in general!</p> <p>Kelly, you look great. Did you ever try the Gap navy jacket? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-314-inspired-by-dani#post-313940 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:42:20 +0000 modgrl 313940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So cute! I love the white cardigan with the skirt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-314-inspired-by-dani#post-313939 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:38:19 +0000 AJ 313939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As a fellow IT, I always have trouble with white outer layers. Maybe a long v-neck white cardi so the length and neckline doesn't highlight the shoulders? I'm not sure.</p> <p>Luv every detail of #3! Where is that black top from? Is it a recent purchase? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-314-inspired-by-dani#post-313936 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:34:39 +0000 amyreh 313936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great! Love how you have styled the cardigan! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-314-inspired-by-dani#post-313930 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:23:55 +0000 kellygirl 313930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>and her latest WIW post. I challenged myself to fashion my white cardigan (which I rarely/never wear.) I ended up wearing the skirt--I'd forgotten this top is too short for skinnies. Oops. A couple other WIW's from last week. Seeing my BF blazer makes me think I should become better friends with my cardigans ; P </p>