https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-asymmetry-and-crops Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 09 May 2026 00:42:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-asymmetry-and-crops#post-925311 Sun, 05 May 2013 04:07:50 +0000 Anonymous 925311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love the asymmetry on you and the purple-y pinks and olives on you. Very artistic and interesting to look at. I love seeing your fab hair and sewing skills in play! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-asymmetry-and-crops#post-925290 Sun, 05 May 2013 02:58:19 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 925290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you, Shevia. Actually, I did roll up the sleeves most of the day. I like the shirt that way, too. And I agree with you and others that the tie-dye top looks better without a sweater; I like the mis-matched sleeves, or how the full color spectrum shows. I will have to wear it more while the weather is warm!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-asymmetry-and-crops#post-925271 Sun, 05 May 2013 01:59:08 +0000 Jaime 925271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Terrific tops (and hair :-)) I love the second one with the cardigan so I can see all the detail and I love the first one but might like it even better with the sleeves scrunched up. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-asymmetry-and-crops#post-925188 Sun, 05 May 2013 00:07:51 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 925188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you, everyone! <br /><br />Nicole D, if I sold clothing, I might have to make the same thing more than once! I do make a pattern multiple times, but I'm always changing a little this or that.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-asymmetry-and-crops#post-925070 Sat, 04 May 2013 20:40:33 +0000 Nicole D 925070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I adore that green and lilac top. &nbsp;You are a sewing genius. &nbsp;Like first top too. &nbsp;Very flattering and interesting. &nbsp;If you start to mass market your stuff - let us know please! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-asymmetry-and-crops#post-925066 Sat, 04 May 2013 20:36:28 +0000 Susie 925066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I love that first top, both the fabric and the style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-asymmetry-and-crops#post-924974 Sat, 04 May 2013 17:32:21 +0000 pil 924974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These shirts are so unique and fabulous. I'm so envious of your sewing and fabric selection skills. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-asymmetry-and-crops#post-924959 Sat, 04 May 2013 17:02:42 +0000 Transcona Shannon 924959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love that blouse in your first outfit Firecracker - your sewing skills are incredible.<br /><br />And I love the colour combination of your second outfit - olive with berry is so pretty together. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-asymmetry-and-crops#post-924947 Sat, 04 May 2013 16:40:23 +0000 Angie 924947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Both 10s! Super outfits, FC. Always casual-chic with a little arty elegant thrown into the mix&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-asymmetry-and-crops#post-924859 Sat, 04 May 2013 14:36:03 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 924859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you all! Just a quick response before I'm headed off for the day. ..<br /><br />Lantana, I'm wearing the purple specs in the first outfit. In the second I have on dark brown tortoise with a rim of green.<br /><br />Beth Ann, thank you! Those cargos have a tab to ruche up the outer side. They aren't quite as tapered looking as the current style, though. You should try shopping online for fabric. These fabrics came from Marcytilton.com and sewingworkshop.com.&nbsp; I also like emmaonesock.com.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-asymmetry-and-crops#post-924816 Sat, 04 May 2013 13:24:41 +0000 Beth Ann 924816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <i></i>Just made a trip to JoAnne's (not much in the way of fabric stores here).&nbsp; The trick to beautiful garments is always as much in the fabric choice as in the careful construction.&nbsp; You've got a great eye for fabrics!&nbsp; <br /><br />The pink/green combo is rich and sophsiticated - a grown up "girlie" look with terrific details and a casual silhouette.<br /><br />I'm trying to decide if I want to buy a pair of "gear" cargoes for Summer, and I keep wishing they were more tapered at the bottom.&nbsp; I wonder if tapering these would give a modern "ruching" appearance to the bottom of the pant leg.&nbsp; Just a thought!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-asymmetry-and-crops#post-924806 Sat, 04 May 2013 13:02:53 +0000 Anonymous 924806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ * Wiping drool off the keyboard* &nbsp;:) Another EE chiming in to say how fab you look! Both your own made tops are TDF. The purpley/pinky tones really suit you Firecracker and echoing what Kellygirl said about #2, sporty and elegant at the same time. Keep up the good work https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-asymmetry-and-crops#post-924794 Sat, 04 May 2013 12:00:15 +0000 Lantana 924794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marvellous, quirky fabric and so clever of you to make it up in a quirky style. I love the line of the tee and crops, especially like the slanting hem on the crops. You look great in orchid-are you wearing your purple specs? I am on iPhone and can't tell. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-asymmetry-and-crops#post-924784 Sat, 04 May 2013 11:33:55 +0000 nancylee 924784@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ WoW! &nbsp;I am in love with the blouse you made. &nbsp;So gorgeous (yes, I'm an EE). &nbsp;You could definitely do a semi-tuck for a slightly different look.<br /><br />And you made the tee, too? &nbsp;So amazing.<br /><br />Great style! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-asymmetry-and-crops#post-924782 Sat, 04 May 2013 11:05:34 +0000 Anonymous 924782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both these looks are great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-asymmetry-and-crops#post-924781 Sat, 04 May 2013 10:59:24 +0000 Mona 924781@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ooooh, the tye-dye shirt in #2 is amazing. It looks even better with that fossil belt. You have amazing style and a lot of your items are so unique because you make them yourself. Those oxfords look so modern with cropped pants. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-asymmetry-and-crops#post-924778 Sat, 04 May 2013 10:51:51 +0000 shoegirl 924778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ha! I went straight to the photos without reading the text and I&nbsp;was going to beg you to tell me where you got that first top, because I LOVE IT! (I would semi-tuck it.)<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-asymmetry-and-crops#post-924723 Sat, 04 May 2013 04:16:51 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 924723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Kellygirl, thank you! I'm blushing orchid to match my shirt :)<br /><br />Joy, I'll have to try a semi-tuck--good idea! I should have added above that I've had someone ask me, when I was wearing a different version of this shirt, whether it was buttoned wrong. Ha ha! One of the downsides of eclectic!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-asymmetry-and-crops#post-924717 Sat, 04 May 2013 04:09:25 +0000 Anonymous 924717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, yes, the cream layer probably makes the shorter side look longer. This is so pretty from the back too and you could also do a semi tuck if you wanted to change it up a bit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-asymmetry-and-crops#post-924714 Sat, 04 May 2013 04:00:57 +0000 kellygirl 924714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow! You are like our resident Eileen Fisher. You make the most beautiful, drapey delicious knits, Firecracker. I LOVE both of them. What interesting tops and so in line with your style. I absolutely die over the simple raglan with those cool cropped pants. So sleek and sporty and stylish all rolled into one fab package!&nbsp;<br /><br />ETA: I also love how you pair your handmade items with purchased. They always fit together so seamlessly--attributed to your mad sewing skilz! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-asymmetry-and-crops#post-924713 Sat, 04 May 2013 03:58:52 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 924713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Joy, thanks! Yes, the shirt has one long and one short side on the front. It does have the effect of being buttoned crooked, especially with the cowl neck, which adds to the uneven look. That was my first impression of it, too, but the idea kind of grew on me. It's kind of a head-scratcher of a look, though! I think it does look a little more intentional without a cream layer underneath (which is peeking out at bottom in my photo).<br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-asymmetry-and-crops#post-924704 Sat, 04 May 2013 03:45:55 +0000 Anonymous 924704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another EE drooling all over these shirts. The cardigan covers some of the best detail of the tee but looks fine if needed for warmth.<br /> Are the two sides of the first shirt supposed to be asymmetrical? If so, I think I'd like to see more of a difference to look intentional. In the photo it looks like it could have been buttoned crooked (it's probably just the photo). Love the prints you used and neckline. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-asymmetry-and-crops#post-924697 Sat, 04 May 2013 03:31:58 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 924697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, Suz. Yes, that top of Ingunn's had my style written all over it! <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-asymmetry-and-crops#post-924690 Sat, 04 May 2013 03:20:32 +0000 Suz 924690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow, I love that first shirt! It is so unique and amazing! Ditto for the second top; I predict that all the Elegant Eclectics will be drooling! It reminds me a bit of the silk top that Ingunn wasn't sure she could rescue (and then did).&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-asymmetry-and-crops#post-924675 Sat, 04 May 2013 03:00:14 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 924675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ . . . in two of this week's outfits.<br /><br />1-2: asymmetrial, mixed-print big shirt with funnel neck (made by me), over cream ballet layering neck tee (Tees by Tina), navy skinnies (Stehmann), spectator heeled oxfords in neutrals (Fidji)<br /><br />3-4: tie-dye-like print t-shirt in pinks and greens (made by me), olive cropped cargos (Sanctuary), metallic floral belt (Fossil), same oxfords as above, with and without bright orchid long cardigan (Eddie Bauer)<br /><br />I always like to know what's working and hear your ideas for improvement.<br />Thanks for looking!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />