https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-distressed-denim-fancy-and-plain Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 16 May 2026 03:30:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-distressed-denim-fancy-and-plain/page/2#post-1501310 Thu, 04 Jun 2015 16:28:07 +0000 Sveta 1501310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great find! I love this blouse very much and knowing how much you wore the JCrew silk cat blouse I know this one would be an equal workhorse. (of course I had to go and chek it out on CM website for myself...tempting!)<br />You wear relaxed jeans with the best of them, they are one of your signature pieces in my eyes. An hooray for finding slip ons which stay on your feet! I know how difficult it is for you.<br />My BR striped sweater is long gone... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-distressed-denim-fancy-and-plain/page/2#post-1501272 Thu, 04 Jun 2015 15:14:43 +0000 Helena 1501272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YLF as always Suz! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-distressed-denim-fancy-and-plain/page/2#post-1501241 Thu, 04 Jun 2015 14:22:02 +0000 Anonymous 1501241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Before reading all of the comments, I&nbsp;<i>was&nbsp;</i>a &nbsp;little confused about which top was which, but I get it now ! &nbsp;I quite like the new version too, and like the elegance factor of it. &nbsp;Such a great way to dress up jeans. CM is good with tops like this - not too trendy, seasonless , wear-with-anything, and easy to fit! &nbsp;Love your new sneaks too !&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-distressed-denim-fancy-and-plain/page/2#post-1501238 Thu, 04 Jun 2015 14:17:49 +0000 jackiec 1501238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, Suz, you are looking great!! Way to go on the replacement top; that type of pattern suits you so well. I, too, am a huge fan of your trouvé jacket (having been lucky enough to see it in person, too!). Glad you found some sneakers that work. Great to "see" you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-distressed-denim-fancy-and-plain#post-1501234 Thu, 04 Jun 2015 14:11:31 +0000 texstyle 1501234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great find Suz - it looks beautiful and certainly does have the same general feeling of the tee but of course dressier as you said. And I love that last outfit on you with the sneaks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-distressed-denim-fancy-and-plain#post-1501157 Thu, 04 Jun 2015 12:03:46 +0000 lyn67 1501157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Missed your wiw posts, Suz, but YLF in all of these! Love your Steve Madden mule sandals &nbsp;in nr. 3 and 4! And the animal print slip ons in the last one! Happy you found a replacement blouse to the ill fated one, it really is very close looking to it, and fab, too!&nbsp;</p> <p>Oh, my fave from here is nr 1 you know--taupe cage sandals look great to it!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-distressed-denim-fancy-and-plain#post-1501148 Thu, 04 Jun 2015 11:31:57 +0000 Suz 1501148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks again, all. <b>Denise</b>, the fault with that tee was not J. Crew's, but my stepdaughter's and husband's. She threw her skirt in our wash and he didn't notice (or didn't know that it would bleed.) The tee itself was and is a great quality, in fact! And J. Crew "gets" me by and large, so I'm still a loyal customer.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>unfrumped,</b> this is the xs top. My shoulders are 39 inches around and it barely fits me there but is a loose fit so I took a chance. (They had nothing left for sizes in Canada by the time I re-ordered to replace the order that got messed up.) &nbsp;I would guess you'd be an xs also. The top widens at the bottom with a loose blouse back. I did not pay shipping because prices are higher here in Canada and I ordered another item -- plus they gave me expedited shipping free due to their own website mix ups.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Joy</b>, my thoughts about silk, too.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>tulle</b>, thank you for your kind compliments. And I wondered the same thing about the "apricot." The blouse is clearly a blue pattern and the background is <b>NOT</b> apricot at all, but a soft off-white/ cream. But there are teeny tiny little flecks of (almost invisible) apricot in the pattern -- the birds' beaks or something (can't remember.) Go figure.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-distressed-denim-fancy-and-plain#post-1501034 Thu, 04 Jun 2015 03:30:19 +0000 CocoLion 1501034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the explanation. &nbsp;There is so much pressure in retail, I'm not surprised some of the fabrics fall short from time to time (J Crew). &nbsp;I've learned to forgive brands. &nbsp;For example, Vince. &nbsp;It really works for me. &nbsp;But they have made some quality errors. &nbsp;I just move on, because even when there are issues, the fit and style work for me. &nbsp;So don't give up on J Crew. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-distressed-denim-fancy-and-plain#post-1501032 Thu, 04 Jun 2015 03:22:16 +0000 unfrumped 1501032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow. Tres chic.<br /> The crane blouse is lovely. I am so tempted, as it ticks off so many style points. Though blue &amp; white are totally your colors-you have been smart to keep adding in that direction. I've never ordered from Club Monaco but think it may be a great place to find things that are interesting but still nod to classic.<br /> Hmmm, would I try size S? Or need more fluid?<br /> Do you try to place a big order for free shipping? The $ 5 seems modest compared to others and it can be good sometimes to just focus. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-distressed-denim-fancy-and-plain#post-1501027 Thu, 04 Jun 2015 03:17:14 +0000 Anonymous 1501027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for answering my Theory questions. I have a feeling that the brand is not a good fit for me either.<br /> I just realized that I mistook the first photo for your new top. I see why you loved that top. Silk will be fabulous though. To me it is a warm layer in winter and cool in summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-distressed-denim-fancy-and-plain#post-1501010 Thu, 04 Jun 2015 02:32:02 +0000 abc 1501010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love all the renditions. Super fab each one. You're one of my ylf icons! Good to see you post again! And I hear you on the red wine lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-distressed-denim-fancy-and-plain#post-1500991 Thu, 04 Jun 2015 02:04:42 +0000 tulle 1500991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always love your clothes picks, Suz, and this is no exception.&nbsp; Any kind of toile print makes me happy, and if it's blue and white with birds in it, it's irresistible. Add silk, a drapey t-shirt cut, and long sleeves, and I may need to place an order! Love it with the tough jeans, but imagine it will be stunning with a black or dark blue pencil skirt, too. You look radiant in every photo here. A great find--thanks for showing it.&nbsp; One question:&nbsp; how "Apricot" is the background color?&nbsp; On my screen it looks warm cream; anything more orange than that could be problematic for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-distressed-denim-fancy-and-plain#post-1500989 Thu, 04 Jun 2015 02:03:42 +0000 Karie 1500989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fantastic in every outfit! That crane top was such a lucky find. Those Steve Madden Mules are super cute shoes. My favorite outfit is #4, but it's hard to pick since I do love them all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-distressed-denim-fancy-and-plain#post-1500974 Thu, 04 Jun 2015 01:44:03 +0000 merwoman 1500974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love these outfits Suz! And it seems to me your hair is a wee bit longer? - suits you beautifully you gorgeous thing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-distressed-denim-fancy-and-plain#post-1500968 Thu, 04 Jun 2015 01:36:54 +0000 Windchime 1500968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look beautiful in the crane shirt! It's exactly that shade of blue which looks so amazing on you. I actually like #2, the shorts outfit, a lot. It lets that pretty shirt be the star, complemented by your shiny sandals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-distressed-denim-fancy-and-plain#post-1500966 Thu, 04 Jun 2015 01:34:16 +0000 Suz 1500966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Joy,</b> the jacket here is not Theory -- it's Trouve. Theory does tend to run snug. I need a 2 in Theory jackets and I take a 0 in some others, e.g. BR. Actually, I don't really fit Theory jackets all that well, or at least not the Gabe. It does something funny in the shoulder area on me -- I think it is not quite wide enough there for my frame. But sized up is too big.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-distressed-denim-fancy-and-plain#post-1500964 Thu, 04 Jun 2015 01:32:03 +0000 Suz 1500964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, thanks again!&nbsp;</p> <p>Elly, I think these might be too sweaty. I won't be able to wear them in high summer. They are a transitional season shoe for me. Yesterday was quite cool so I was okay in them.&nbsp;</p> <p>Denise, you are way too kind. I think there are two features of the new top that make it more special -- it is silk, yes, so that is one thing. It also has a really lovely hi-low cut that the tee shirt does not have. When I semi tucked the tee I could get that type of look, though, since it is drapey linen. But these photos don't show that. (And yes, it's the tee in its pristine state in #1 and dyed state in #2).&nbsp;</p> <p>I am planning to wear the silk blouse AS a tee shirt except on super hot days, and we'll see how that works. Silk is actually pretty durable and strong.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-distressed-denim-fancy-and-plain#post-1500963 Thu, 04 Jun 2015 01:30:18 +0000 Anonymous 1500963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay for finding such a great new version of that top! It's such a distinctive pattern, but the new one really does have the same feel.</p> <p>You look great -- I don't remotely see any evidence of too much wine. Really like the new sneakers too and they complement the striped top so well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-distressed-denim-fancy-and-plain#post-1500960 Thu, 04 Jun 2015 01:28:46 +0000 Anonymous 1500960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, it is a treat to see your beautiful smiling face and a group of fab outfits. I like this new top even better than the JCrew. My favorite version here is the first with white jeans.<br /> About Theory blazer sizing...do they run small? Narrow? I recently picked up a black one button one in a size S on consignment sale. It fits in the shoulders and arms, but seems too narrow through the body and I usually have the opposite problem of too much room in the bust area. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-distressed-denim-fancy-and-plain#post-1500957 Thu, 04 Jun 2015 01:27:21 +0000 dakotacheryl 1500957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your smile in these photos!! &nbsp;Love the looks and would copy any of them in a New York minute!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-distressed-denim-fancy-and-plain#post-1500952 Thu, 04 Jun 2015 01:23:46 +0000 Elly 1500952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm amazed you found sneakers! I would run out and try them, but I think they will be WAY to sweaty for my sweltering office. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-distressed-denim-fancy-and-plain#post-1500945 Thu, 04 Jun 2015 01:18:23 +0000 CocoLion 1500945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for posting Suz (I saw your comment on Greg's thread. O_o) &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Is 1/2 the J Crew top/tee?</p> <p>I actually like the top in #3 more. &nbsp;Can't put my finger on why, is it the fabric? &nbsp;I just purchased a silk blouse and need to be a risk taker and wear it in more casual settings. &nbsp;I think I can do it! Your example inspires.</p> <p>My favorite outfit of this lot is 4/5. &nbsp;Leopard and stripes! &nbsp;So chic. &nbsp;These two patterns elevate EVERYTHING. &nbsp;And I am nodding my head about the sizing down for slip ons. &nbsp;I have done exactly the same and both my Vans and Steve Maddens required several outings with Band-Aids and moleskin, but now the shoes are comfortable. &nbsp;When Angie did the blog post about shoe stretch techniques, I thought, what about the pain method? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-distressed-denim-fancy-and-plain#post-1500944 Thu, 04 Jun 2015 01:16:55 +0000 Jaime 1500944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic upgrade! I really love the new top on you - you look fantastic in every picture. I like your lipstick too. A bit like the color of that irresistible temptress known as red wine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-distressed-denim-fancy-and-plain#post-1500940 Thu, 04 Jun 2015 01:12:52 +0000 Suz 1500940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all. I need to post more WIWs; it is good for the ego. Ha!&nbsp;<br /><b><br />Smittie</b>, I think that last look is more sporty but I'll take Euro-chic -- thanks! And I also hope that collar shape stays around for a while. It works great if you have short hair, a small bust, long neck. Or if you wear your hair up.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-distressed-denim-fancy-and-plain#post-1500939 Thu, 04 Jun 2015 01:10:44 +0000 Vicki 1500939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, as I pet my cat, you look amazing as ever and I think cranes and hummingbirds are poetically the same in my book! &nbsp;Lovely in every photo and I adore your Trouve jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-distressed-denim-fancy-and-plain#post-1500933 Thu, 04 Jun 2015 00:53:26 +0000 Anonymous 1500933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just love the last two looks on you. The last look is kind of euro-chic, is that right?<br /> I really would like the blazer for myself. I hope the inward collar look stays in for a while because I think it's kinda fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-distressed-denim-fancy-and-plain#post-1500920 Thu, 04 Jun 2015 00:31:57 +0000 Elizabeth P 1500920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, what a great find Suz!&nbsp; Love how you're wearing it here.&nbsp; And I'm happy for you that you found some slip on sneaks that work... they are a versatile piece of footwear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-distressed-denim-fancy-and-plain#post-1500908 Wed, 03 Jun 2015 23:26:40 +0000 Marilyn 1500908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really great looks, Suz!&nbsp;&nbsp; Love them all.&nbsp; I especially like #1 because it looks so fresh with the white jeans.&nbsp; And #4, dressed up with the blazer, stands out as well.&nbsp; Happy that the sneakers worked out for you.&nbsp; I have a pair of leopard smoking slippers that I wear to death. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-distressed-denim-fancy-and-plain#post-1500889 Wed, 03 Jun 2015 22:35:08 +0000 Staysfit 1500889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, nice! I remember that tee especially because I also own one! I'm glad you found a replacement that in my honest opinion looks nicer than the original. You wear it well! Enjoy Suz! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-distressed-denim-fancy-and-plain#post-1500879 Wed, 03 Jun 2015 22:13:34 +0000 Janet 1500879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All renditions look great! I know how it is with the "dyed" shirt -- I've done it too. But a lucky find to sort of replace it! I cannot tell at all if you've had a more-wine and less-exercise phase. You look beautiful as always. </p>