https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-houndstooth-and-dots-an-epiphany Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:10:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-houndstooth-and-dots-an-epiphany/page/2#post-1086815 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 01:57:33 +0000 Mochi 1086815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Swaggeringly beautiful. Thanks for sharing your epiphany. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-houndstooth-and-dots-an-epiphany/page/2#post-1086796 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 01:44:25 +0000 Day Vies 1086796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love love love your pattern mixing here. &nbsp;Copy worthy for sure&nbsp;but I don't have a polkadot button shown. (marking as a favorite ;-)!)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-houndstooth-and-dots-an-epiphany#post-1086701 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 00:37:30 +0000 emma3333 1086701@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-houndstooth-and-dots-an-epiphany#post-1086688 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 00:26:18 +0000 catgirl 1086688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just got a dress narrowed to fit in the hips and what a difference! I am right with you, sister! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-houndstooth-and-dots-an-epiphany#post-1086650 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 23:44:24 +0000 peacechick 1086650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Before reading, I thought "Oh my, houndstooth AND dots?" Then I look and you've styled the two so stylishly. Totally chic. Perfect example of mixing patterns! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-houndstooth-and-dots-an-epiphany#post-1086632 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 22:58:45 +0000 Amy 1086632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfit! It's great that you had the pants tailored and they fit just how you want them to I'd be interested to see how he did the hem facing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-houndstooth-and-dots-an-epiphany#post-1086562 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 21:38:35 +0000 Ornella 1086562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great read, thanks for sharing. And you look great too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-houndstooth-and-dots-an-epiphany#post-1086556 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 21:20:37 +0000 carter 1086556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the pattern mixing! You have me thinking there are several items in my closet that might not be orphans with a bit of tailoring. Will have to go through them this weekend. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-houndstooth-and-dots-an-epiphany#post-1086487 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 20:02:01 +0000 rachylou 1086487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Och. A kick in the pants for me to find a good seamstress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-houndstooth-and-dots-an-epiphany#post-1086482 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 19:56:29 +0000 Scarlet 1086482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad that you found a good trouser solution. They look great and the pairing with the polka-dot shirt is charming. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-houndstooth-and-dots-an-epiphany#post-1086342 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 18:15:53 +0000 karymk 1086342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I am so glad you like the JCrew Man Pants (we are now naming JCrew styles here on YLF). &nbsp;Don't you like the higher rise? I feel really "contained" in my pants, they are snug but not obnoxiously so. They don't bag out! Keep me posted if you try the Matchsticks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-houndstooth-and-dots-an-epiphany#post-1085611 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 00:22:39 +0000 carambola 1085611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The pants are perfect! I love the whole outfit. The dots are playful, but you still look elegant and sophisticated.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm going to try to use you as inspiration to get to the tailor. I understand theoretically that some of my clothes would fit better, look better, and make me happier&nbsp;if I had them altered, but somehow I cannot make myself find the time to go. I have a pair of trousers that have been&nbsp;waiting to be hemmed for a YEAR. So shameful, I know. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-houndstooth-and-dots-an-epiphany#post-1085511 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 22:31:24 +0000 gryffin 1085511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&nbsp; Wow - do you ever look good!!!&nbsp; The dots/sweater/pants/pumps - it's like magic and we won't even discuss the cuff!!&nbsp; You look so relaxed and radiant that it looks organic but the elements together get a big wow from me.&nbsp; Super job - wish I had your flair!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-houndstooth-and-dots-an-epiphany#post-1085504 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 22:23:30 +0000 sarah 1085504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>: )</p> <p>I love happy alteration story endings!</p> <p>I just took a pair of trousers in to have belt loops added. Duh, why didn't I think of that before? I hate not having belt loops! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-houndstooth-and-dots-an-epiphany#post-1085482 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 21:51:25 +0000 DonnaF 1085482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes!&nbsp; I FINALLY took advantage of Nordstrom complimentary alterations this year:&nbsp; The waist of a VC tube skirt and the hem of NYDJ jeans that I bought at Ross.&nbsp; Who knows why I never tried this in the past.&nbsp; Like you, I tend to pass on an item that doesn't fit perfectly off the rack, and I generally hem pants myself.&nbsp; The alterations year goes calendar year to calendar year they tell me and not by your credit card anniversary year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-houndstooth-and-dots-an-epiphany#post-1085463 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 21:37:59 +0000 unfrumped 1085463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great epiphany and great pants!</p> <p>I agree, this can be a great way to get into a new style that isn't being made in just the right fit. For example, I have considered having some pants tapered to and at the ankle, since it's hard to get a tapered-slouchy fit for pear shape except in some of the track pant styles, which can sometimes be too casual. So maybe I should get with it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-houndstooth-and-dots-an-epiphany#post-1085453 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 21:30:01 +0000 Parsley 1085453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the suggestions, Karen!<br />You know, I did end up buying your J Crew "man pants", and they're great!<br />Maybe I'll have to shamelessly copy the whole thing and get your fab red shoes, too! :-)<br />I'll have to check out the other styles you mention, as well.&nbsp;<br />-Marcy </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-houndstooth-and-dots-an-epiphany#post-1085407 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 20:58:09 +0000 karymk 1085407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super swag, Parsley!&nbsp;</p> <p>I love the dotted shirt with the trouser, it's subtle because the houndstooth is so tiny. I love the metallic shoe with this ensemble. &nbsp;Why not try it with RED too? hee hee....Not everyone looks this good in black and white, you sure do.</p> <p>I have your fit problem on bottoms! straight from the hips to ribs! flat arse!</p> <p>I have found JCrew pants to fit me pretty darn well consistently. &nbsp;Ones I like are the Andie, Matchstick Jean, Matchstick Cord. &nbsp;Ones I wear but are a little low in the rise are the Toothpick and Midrise Toothpick. &nbsp;Have you tried any of these?</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-houndstooth-and-dots-an-epiphany#post-1085398 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 20:51:18 +0000 Lantana 1085398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One of your best and cheering re the epiphany. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-houndstooth-and-dots-an-epiphany#post-1085387 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 20:46:20 +0000 Angie 1085387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The trousers are killer. Love that you had them altered - always do that from now on. Just perfect, Marcy. You have never looked better.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-houndstooth-and-dots-an-epiphany#post-1085377 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 20:39:14 +0000 Neel 1085377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A happy outfit always makes the day! Love the subtle pattern mixing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-houndstooth-and-dots-an-epiphany#post-1085203 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 18:59:47 +0000 Parsley 1085203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your comments!<br />Suz, they are the Fia pants. I'm tempted to get them in a different color (or two!). On you maybe they'd be full length already, but for me they had to let the hem completely down and put a hem facing on it to make them long enough.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/theory-fia-houndstooth-check-cigarette-pants/3545392">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/th.....ts/3545392</a> </p> <p>Pil, I didn't know they did alterations at the Rack! That sounds fascinating to watch the man work and hear his story!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-houndstooth-and-dots-an-epiphany#post-1085176 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 18:34:34 +0000 Debra 1085176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great, I love this pattern mix </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-houndstooth-and-dots-an-epiphany#post-1085159 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 18:23:31 +0000 pil 1085159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sharp, Parsley! Enjoy the rest of those pieces when you get them back from alterations.</p> <p>I took my NYDJ leggings in to a Rack to have them altered and happened to return for them just as the tailor was working on them. He has quite the work area with 4 different machines and a heavy duty pressing station. "Zip Zip" and he was done! It was interesting talking to him about how he was making custom fit pants at 19 and custom men's suits after that. He must be a true craftsman. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-houndstooth-and-dots-an-epiphany#post-1085150 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 18:17:16 +0000 Suz 1085150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stunning! And yes, this is a good realization. I almost always have to have sleeves altered on jackets. Pants always require hemming. It's never (or almost never ) ready to wear for me.&nbsp;</p> <p>Oh -- by the way (she said, greedily....) what ARE those fab pants??? Theory yes, but which ones?&nbsp;</p> <p>(Still musing about the leather panelled Lanai, BTW...) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-houndstooth-and-dots-an-epiphany#post-1085141 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 18:09:35 +0000 AviaMariah 1085141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I'm coming to that realization also. &nbsp;I don't know why I think getting alteration done is more work than the never ending search for perfect fit off the rack. &nbsp;Your trousers are perfect and I'm sure you will get many years of enjoyment out of them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-houndstooth-and-dots-an-epiphany#post-1085121 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 17:56:22 +0000 kkards 1085121@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>yup, it took me a while to get there. almost every pair of pants i would try on would be to big in the waist, and i would just wear them that way! now i get most of the taken in, and wow what a difference it makes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-houndstooth-and-dots-an-epiphany#post-1085069 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 17:24:33 +0000 Susie 1085069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are gorgeous pants so I am glad that you could make them work for you. I love your pattern mixing and of course the color combination! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-houndstooth-and-dots-an-epiphany#post-1085066 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 17:22:36 +0000 Karie 1085066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You had me at "houndstooth and dots" - two of my fav patterns! I love the pattern mixing. I alter my clothes myself, and when trying on pants it's usually "No this doesn't fit" and then "Well, wait a sec...if I alter the waist or hips...."&nbsp; Sometimes it makes all the difference.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-houndstooth-and-dots-an-epiphany#post-1085063 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 17:16:31 +0000 Alexandra 1085063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations on your epiphany! Yes, RTW is in reality more of Ready-To-Alter but manufacturers and retailers don't usually educate their customers about it. </p> <p>I like your color/pattern combination! </p>