https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oner-shirt-two-ways Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:12:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oner-shirt-two-ways#post-1238969 Thu, 01 May 2014 18:39:41 +0000 Angie 1238969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the polish of #1 too. Killer outfit.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oner-shirt-two-ways#post-1238599 Thu, 01 May 2014 07:10:45 +0000 Kiwichik 1238599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with you the shirt tucked looked better I wonder if it didn't work because the wide band of white shirt untucked made the sweater look too short and not boxy enough?<br /> Anyway the good news is that the final version looked fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oner-shirt-two-ways#post-1238322 Thu, 01 May 2014 00:18:30 +0000 Karie 1238322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've had this happen before too and couldn't figure out the exact cause. I've ended up turning the untucked look into a tucked look on more than one occasion. I think you look fab in #1! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oner-shirt-two-ways#post-1238315 Thu, 01 May 2014 00:16:17 +0000 dustt 1238315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta - not exactly the software industry - more of an educational agency that develops in house&nbsp;for both administrative and student applications - but I spend a chunk of time with the software engineers and implementation specialists on my team!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oner-shirt-two-ways#post-1238287 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 23:58:35 +0000 Sveta 1238287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much for your comments, ladies!<br />Suz, I remember that outfit of yours! I thought I swore off the layered button down shirts but then Angie's Boston outfit put me into mood for those as well. I definitely need a different shirt for this - I think she wore BB shirt? <br />rabbit, I credit Angie for the idea of layering a collared shirt under a cowl in <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2013/12/16/layering-a-blouse-under-a-cowl-neck-pullover/" rel="nofollow">this post</a>.<br />Kelly, I wish this was true but believe me I do not look good in everything, just maybe in everything I selectively own?:-)<br />Gigi, the funny thing is that usually my shirts are all too short and don't layer well either because the sweaters are longer. I was happy when I found this longer shirt but it looks it does not work as well :-(<br />Lantana, this is so true. This is so complicated!!!<br />Ornella - exactly, I also hate to pull and yank on the shirt all day!<br />Joy and Diane, I may try it with a different shirt one day.<br />Rachy - yes, it is woven cotton. I think silky shirts are easier to layer.<br />Aida, as usual your analysis is spot on!<br />dustt -"debugging" - are you working in software industry too? I have never heard this word used outside of the software development. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oner-shirt-two-ways#post-1238106 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 21:18:31 +0000 jackiec 1238106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow! What a difference a tuck can make! I love #1! How creative to have the collar/sleeves showing under a cowl. Making notes.... I agree with Rabbit on this one regarding the un-tuck. Great problem solving. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oner-shirt-two-ways#post-1238100 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 21:12:25 +0000 dustt 1238100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>great debugging in the field Sveta!! - I have yet to be able to wear untucked tails with a shorter sweater - I end up feeling like there is just too much shirt tail and it visually chops me right in half.&nbsp; Plus there is nothing more annoying than trying to get thru your day whilst fiddling with your clothes all day.&nbsp; I love the pop of white at collar &amp; cuffs that the shirt gives to the tucked version - I'd say it's big win!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oner-shirt-two-ways#post-1237979 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 19:05:17 +0000 Aida 1237979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh love the collar under the cowl, that's a great interesting detail! I also like the tucked version better, and agree that a rounded hem would work a lot better (and be a nice contrast to the stripes in the sweater); if you had a rounded hem it could be long like this or short, I think&nbsp;both would work. It's also possible that the stark white takes a bit away from the muted orange/gray combo and makes it less of a pretty soft look. Great on-the-fly adjustment </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oner-shirt-two-ways#post-1237949 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 18:37:09 +0000 JG 1237949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the collar under the cowl, how you've layered the sleeves, and the tucked in shirt hem. Fresh, flattering, and office appropriate. You have great clothes and are so creative. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oner-shirt-two-ways#post-1237930 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 18:29:35 +0000 rachylou 1237930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So interesting. Is the shirt a woven cotton? I generally find I don't like wearing woven cotton button-downs under sweaters and untucked. They're not "flexible" enough for me.</p> <p>Ok. Woven, cotton button-downs are always too stiff for me... I admit it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oner-shirt-two-ways#post-1237912 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 18:07:19 +0000 Anonymous 1237912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love #1 too, but I agree with Joy, I think if you try the shirt out option a more curved shirt tail and less fabric is needed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oner-shirt-two-ways#post-1237903 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 17:56:15 +0000 Anonymous 1237903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also like 1 but think 2 has possibilities. A shirttail bottom, though not as boxy, might make a difference. Love this outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oner-shirt-two-ways#post-1237829 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 16:36:39 +0000 AviaMariah 1237829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for #1. &nbsp;And I think you're correct that the white shirts is a little too long to wear untucked. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oner-shirt-two-ways#post-1237590 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 13:17:10 +0000 Jaime 1237590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe there is too much white shirt hanging out but #1 is spectacular! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oner-shirt-two-ways#post-1237579 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 13:05:33 +0000 merwoman 1237579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous! #1 looks intentional, #2 looks like the shirt is winning the battle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oner-shirt-two-ways#post-1237563 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 12:48:00 +0000 pil 1237563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Way to improvise on the fly! Must be the sweater isn't boxy enough in the right places. The orange and gray are so pretty together. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oner-shirt-two-ways#post-1237560 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 12:41:08 +0000 Anonymous 1237560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the experiment....I usually tuck in my shirt for the exact reasons you stated. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oner-shirt-two-ways#post-1237558 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 12:40:28 +0000 Beth Ann 1237558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fussing with layers is so annoying during a busy day! &nbsp;Kudos to you for being boss of your clothes! &nbsp;I like #1 best from a visual perspective, too!</p> <p>i have to dress for warmth still, too. &nbsp;Sigh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oner-shirt-two-ways#post-1237446 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 07:32:39 +0000 Ornella 1237446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are right,&nbsp;I too prefer #1 by miles and miles. What a difference a tuck makes... I think I'd also go nuts if the shirt was untucked, looks like things can slide every way possible, up, down, left, right,&nbsp;&nbsp;and I'd feel the need to keep readjusting it all. Not good in my style book.</p> <p>Great analysis and great visuals - thanks for posting, this was valuable&nbsp;learning exercise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oner-shirt-two-ways#post-1237442 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 07:25:47 +0000 Lantana 1237442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both versions but how clothes feel wins out every time so, #1 it is.<br /> I find the success or otherwise of the shirt under sweater formula depends on how the two items rub along together, quite literally. There has to be the right amount of friction so the shirt doesn't (a) swing around or (b) grab and cling to the sweater. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oner-shirt-two-ways#post-1237429 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 06:44:53 +0000 Gigi 1237429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent problem solving! I would never have thought of tucking.</p> <p>I think that the revised outfit has better proportions. The white shirt in the first outfit seems to fall at a spot that cuts you in half.</p> <p>I have problems with getting this type of outfit to work too. I think that a lot of the problem is that button-down shirts are generally too long to look good peeking out under the sweater. The shirts are&nbsp;designed to be long because it's assumed that you will tuck them (at least that's my take on it). I wonder if a person could find a button-down whose length was on the short side if this would work better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oner-shirt-two-ways#post-1237378 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 04:41:47 +0000 Golden 1237378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice job tucking the white shirt in, I think it looks great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oner-shirt-two-ways#post-1237370 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 04:21:16 +0000 kellygirl 1237370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like it tucked. You can do no wrong, Sveta. You look beautiful in everything!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oner-shirt-two-ways#post-1237367 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 04:19:43 +0000 rabbit 1237367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like #1. &nbsp;I would have never thought of putting an oxford collar under a cowl neck and I think it works here also! &nbsp; I think #2 maybe doesn't work as well&nbsp;because the swath of white in the middle breaks up the gray/orange wide color block pattern and puts emphasis on/widens the lower waist? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oner-shirt-two-ways#post-1237359 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 04:12:45 +0000 Suz 1237359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think your experiment is fantastic. It's a great outfit -- the white adds a springtime crispness to the grey and orange.&nbsp;</p> <p>I did this, too, the first time I tried this formula. For whatever reason, untucking the shirt was not working with the proportions of the pants or with the shirttail, so I tucked it in and work it that way. Bingo! Success. This is what Angie calls adapting the inspiration to what works for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oner-shirt-two-ways#post-1237348 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 04:03:19 +0000 Sveta 1237348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The weather was rainy and cold this morning&nbsp;so warmth was in order. I decided to give another go to "boxy shirt under boxy sweater" formula.<br />My first attempt was in pic#2. &nbsp;However in the first hour at work I realized that I am not happy with this outfit. The shirt under this sweater just did not feel right to me. What to do?&nbsp;<br />My first inclination was to remove the shirt all together and just wear the sweater but then I decided to try and tuck the shirt in. Voila - it was completely different for me and I felt much better right away so this is how I went through the day (pic#1).<br />I tried to analyze why the version in&nbsp;pic#2 made me unhappy. I think it is the shirt: it is too long for this sweater, too boxy (the hem is&nbsp;bunching a bit) and too straight. On the other hand I really liked it tucked and the collar worked really well for me with the cowl of the sweater (or at least this is what I want to believe).<br />I will try this formula again but with the different shirt (maybe BB?) but what do you think of this experiment? </p>