https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-embracing-an-orphan Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:27:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-embracing-an-orphan#post-491025 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:40:51 +0000 CocoLion 491025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-embracing-an-orphan#post-491021 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:14:35 +0000 Deborah 491021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenava, yes red shoes would look great. I was just in a mood where I really wanted to wear my cream and white:)</p> <p>Lisa and Suz, thank you, glad it looks ok in the hip area. I'm planning to wear it to work this week, weather permitting.</p> <p>Kappy, thank you! Hubby gave me the necklace and I wear it at least once a week...I love it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-embracing-an-orphan#post-490951 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 03:07:47 +0000 Kappy 490951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this outfit. And that pendant is to die for! Love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-embracing-an-orphan#post-490946 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 02:59:40 +0000 Suz 490946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love marled fabrbics, too, Deborah. And this looks lovely on you! I really like it a lot. Prefer it with sleeves but also like the sleeveless version. No hip issue that I can see! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-embracing-an-orphan#post-490911 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 02:22:27 +0000 Lisa 490911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it. The back shape is really neat and I don't see any hip issues with the vest from the front. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-embracing-an-orphan#post-490817 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 23:35:47 +0000 Jenava 490817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deborah I like it a lot! If it were me I'd wear it with some red shoes. (-: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-embracing-an-orphan#post-490795 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 23:13:34 +0000 Deborah 490795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Ladies.</p> <p>Anne I do think that keeping a slim line underneath is key here.</p> <p>Lyn. it does 'swish' abit... it feels very nice to wear.</p> <p>Ornella, thank you, I plan to get as much wear out of it as possible.</p> <p>Mochi, I have tried belting but it adds too much around my bottom/hip area so not really an option.</p> <p>QM &amp; Lyn67. thank you, I really appreicate your opinions.</p> <p>Claire, ha ha no shinking! This is how it's designed, but then I am short so perhaps it sits longer on me than on some. </p> <p>Ana, thank you :)</p> <p>Angie, thank you! And to be appointed a role in the YLF Kingdom.. I am flattered beyond belief. And needless to stay both yourself and Ornella prove to be great sources of inspiration.</p> <p>Sarah, thanks, I wasn't as sure of the sleeveless version.</p> <p>Kellygirl, thanks, I am so pleased that this works as it was a bit sad seeing it hanging alone in my closet.</p> <p>xxx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-embracing-an-orphan#post-490535 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:22:08 +0000 kellygirl 490535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've styled it well! It's funny because I struggled with a grey marl cocoon sweater several years ago. It seemed great in theory but I had a hard time matching it up to things in my closet. It looks great against the black! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-embracing-an-orphan#post-490531 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:18:43 +0000 sarah 490531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that this is very cool. I actually like the sleeveless version the best, but they all work for me! I like the vest volume matched with the skinnies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-embracing-an-orphan#post-490517 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:05:38 +0000 Angie 490517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thumbs up, pretty lady! You embrace orphans with sass and style. Fabulous outfit! </p> <p>I hereby crown you Queen Black &amp; White. And you know that Ornella and I are Princesses in your kingdom. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-embracing-an-orphan#post-490516 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:03:55 +0000 Ana 490516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it! Love both the ways you've styled it in the photos. Good job making an orphan work with your newer items. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-embracing-an-orphan#post-490515 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:01:41 +0000 Anonymous 490515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the way your wore this today, Deborah. The sleeves give balance to your top half. The sweaters/vests like this that I have seen out and about are usually a little shorter and hug the bum curve. Have you shrunk out of this one, or it it supposed to be longer and looser (forgive my style ignorance!)? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-embracing-an-orphan#post-490480 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:09:12 +0000 lyn67 490480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like how you styled it with long tee underneath, this is an outtanding pice for sure, I too am in a mood of loving longer lengths for cardis and vests nowadays....they elongate a lot one's frame! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-embracing-an-orphan#post-490479 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:05:50 +0000 Queen Mum 490479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks great Deborah. I see no hip problems at all. This looks like a very versatile piece IMO. Looks great the way you styled it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-embracing-an-orphan#post-490459 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:56:29 +0000 Mochi 490459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm. It's not so much where the vest ends ( which is below the wide part of your hips). It's that with the layer underneath, the whole effect is that of a triangle (not inverted). Is there a way to make it hang straighter? Belt it, perhaps? I really like the texture, shape and color (especially with your coloring), btw. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-embracing-an-orphan#post-490439 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 11:57:34 +0000 Ornella 490439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it a lot.</p> <p>The "issue" of shape adding to the bottom area is not much of an issue - it's hard to tell whether it's a vest feature or your 'area' so it comes down to how you feel wearing it. I think this is perfect styling, sleeved top, skinnies and striking pendant necklace.</p> <p>I'd say wear it a bit more and embrace it fully. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-embracing-an-orphan#post-490416 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 08:53:37 +0000 lyn* 490416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh, does it swish when you walk? Your pretty vest looks like it has a bit of movement possible with it!</p> <p>I love the look in #2 more (and your poor cold arms!) I find that the longer line of the sleeves help to negate the "hip issue" that you have identified as a potential problem! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-embracing-an-orphan#post-490412 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 08:26:34 +0000 anne 490412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deborah it was a lovely piece and I can see why you would have bought it. The back view is spectacular. I prefer the sleeveless look but of course you can't go cold!</p> <p>I don't think the hip line is a problem. This style is intended to be voluminous around the hips - it doesn't mean that the body underneath is </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-embracing-an-orphan#post-490409 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 08:04:35 +0000 Deborah 490409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>HI Ladies,</p> <p>Hope you are having a great weekend.</p> <p>This sleeveless vest/cardigan has been an orphan in my closet since I purchased it about 10 months ago. </p> <p>Its a fine knit and its what I think you call a grey marle. I really like it but struggled with what to match it with. I bought it before skinny jeans became part of my wardrobe. I tried it today with my black skinnies, black tunic top and black and cream flats.</p> <p>I realise the shaping at the bottom of the vest has potential to add to my hip area, however I am hoping the slim line underneath creates a bit of balance. I did wonder if a high contrast scarf might be an idea.. WDYT.</p> <p>Anyway, I wore #2 to church this morning.<br /> #1 is the back view and #3 is where I started with a short sleeve top but it was too cold and I had to change into long sleeves.</p> <p>Thanks for looking and your thoughts and suggestions are much valued.</p> <p>xxx Deborah </p>