https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-practical-but-seems-off Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 24 May 2026 10:48:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-practical-but-seems-off#post-741610 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 06:55:23 +0000 Scarlet 741610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I seriously think this is perfect as is. I like the choice of necklace and the volume of the t-shirt. I even like the Danskos in this outfit. It all looks just right and up to date to me. Is there a stripe on your jeans? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-practical-but-seems-off#post-741607 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 06:40:13 +0000 Kiwichik 741607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm I kinda like it - a lot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-practical-but-seems-off#post-741026 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 14:07:05 +0000 Queen Mum 741026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this looks great Una... I wouldn't change a thing. The proportions are perfect and it was a perfect outfit for your day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-practical-but-seems-off#post-741014 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 13:45:39 +0000 cinnamon fern 741014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I WANT THAT SWEATER! I think you look great. I do agree with Deborah that it might be better with the cardi unbuttoned but it is absolutely fabulous as is.</p> <p>I'm not sure it emphasizes the IT. My first thought was just that you looked little. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-practical-but-seems-off#post-740995 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 12:23:39 +0000 krishnidoux 740995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fab. But I can see what you mean by it looking like a cardi that was cut-off rather than a cropped cardi. I wonder if this couldn't be fixed by adding a very very subtle elastic band- or better: threading black elastic thread very lightly through the hem. I wouldn't do it right at the edge, but maybe 2 cm above. Just to create a little curve. What do you think? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-practical-but-seems-off#post-740915 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 07:04:16 +0000 Deborah 740915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this looks really good. I would like to see the cardi unbuttoned with the necklace sitting over the neck of the grey t. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-practical-but-seems-off#post-740911 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 06:32:13 +0000 jayne 740911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YOU feel like a newbie! Wow, you seem to have a defined style and know what you like and are so restrained in not bringing things in that don't match up! </p> <p>I want to say, because you asked about 'something off' that this outfit does emphasize long slim legs ( or gives that illusion) and slim torso and the black emphasizes the shoulders. I personally would love to have that silhouette but I know how you like to avoid your IT shape. This shows it clearly. It would be less pronounced if the cardi were the same color as the top under. OK sorry i had to be honest </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-practical-but-seems-off#post-740834 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 03:06:51 +0000 catgirl 740834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Susie! Nothing has been more helpful to me than the forum! I learn the hard way so I did a LOT of experimenting and copying other people here before I figured out what worked for me. And I'm still feeling like a newbie... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-practical-but-seems-off#post-740832 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 02:59:00 +0000 Susie 740832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would never have guessed 47! More like mid 30's. </p> <p>I'm glad to hear that coming here has been so helpful. Not just to you but so many others as well. I need to work on refining my style and be more selective in the styles I embrace.</p> <p>PS I do admire your style but not in a creepy way!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-practical-but-seems-off#post-740823 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 02:17:54 +0000 catgirl 740823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Susie, you are so sweet! And I'm old enough (almost 47!) that being called a cool girl is no longer a cause for feminist angst but gives me a huge boost. </p> <p>I can assure you that a year ago I was a flailing mess and all over the place with my style. Angie and the forum get all the credit for any progress I've made since.</p> <p>You're right, Angie - how could a Rae-like outfit go wrong? I felt the t should be more fitted, but that would not be quite as flattering in my case. Must find more ways to wear these cardis, which I still love.</p> <p>I've since changed into PJs, but thank you all for reassuring me that I didn't look so shabby today. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-practical-but-seems-off#post-740819 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 02:12:46 +0000 Susie 740819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I simply think you are the coolest girl on the planet! I adore your style and I've loved everything I've seen you in, including this combo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-practical-but-seems-off#post-740793 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 01:34:55 +0000 Transcona Shannon 740793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this whole outfit - and that necklace is fab with it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-practical-but-seems-off#post-740791 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 01:34:02 +0000 BethL 740791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like it, too. To my eye, you look long and lean, which is why I think the gray tee, your jeans, and your boots all work so well with the cardi because they create a long line. Does that make sense? I also like how your necklace adds a spot of a brighter, but still kind of tonal, color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-practical-but-seems-off#post-740783 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 01:31:03 +0000 Angie 740783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks like a Rae-outfit with a cropped cardi instead of a cropped jacket. How can that not be fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-practical-but-seems-off#post-740754 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 00:57:24 +0000 rae 740754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it as-is. I have a real soft spot for those super cropped looks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-practical-but-seems-off#post-740702 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 00:08:20 +0000 Ariadne 740702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like it, but I like cropped things and that colorblocking effect and I have a mega soft spot for turquoise statement necklaces. I think it's fun to see a slightly more ladylike look on you (I love your more tomboyish outfits to bits, too, of course!). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-practical-but-seems-off#post-740694 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 00:03:31 +0000 christy 740694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it as is and think you look great! Can I just tell you how inspirational your style has been for me lately? You've just been rockin' it each and every day! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-practical-but-seems-off#post-740691 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 00:00:59 +0000 catgirl 740691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I WOULD like to wear a more fitted t but unfortunately that leads to highlighting muffin top, which seems to expand over the course of the day. Maybe I need to try a different material top under the cardi? I kind of like the colorblock effect but I see what Mochi is saying.</p> <p>Kelly, I feel the same way about my lack of waist. It was better when I was pregnant because the crop just hit above the belly and looked kind of cute and deliberate. Now not so much, since I'm not pregnant. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-practical-but-seems-off#post-740688 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 23:57:26 +0000 Anonymous 740688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't see anything wrong with it. You look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-practical-but-seems-off#post-740685 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 23:55:36 +0000 kellygirl 740685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I quite like this on you and will be watching this thread closely. I've had some trouble lately with my cropped jackets and I'm not really sure why. I thought they had worked for me in the past. For me, I think my waist is thicker than it used to be and the cropped jacket, when worn open, totally obliterates any hint of a waist. I don't notice this on you though. You still look great in this silhouette! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-practical-but-seems-off#post-740679 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 23:53:04 +0000 Anonymous 740679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the cropped cardi too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-practical-but-seems-off#post-740674 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 23:51:25 +0000 K. Period. 740674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks gorgeous too! I wonder if what you are picking up is that you want an ever so slightly more fitted tee to highlight your waist below the cardi? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-practical-but-seems-off#post-740671 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 23:50:22 +0000 Mochi 740671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, this is just me and I certainly don't have the Angie knack, but with something of an "extreme" crop like that sweater, I would go with a t-shirt underneath that's a much darker grey, maybe not black entirely but much closer tonally to the cardi. Emphasize texture over differentiating color, at least on the upper half of the body. So find a black or dark grey necklace (or maybe a contrasting white would be interesting?) Perhaps that would bring all these disparate components together.</p> <p>ETA: I guess they sort of dissect the body, was my longwinded way of saying it. I do like it. It's just challenging to style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-practical-but-seems-off#post-740670 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 23:49:43 +0000 Suz 740670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good gracious you are gorgeous, woman. </p> <p>To my eye, nothing's off, except maybe the necklace reads summery vs. fall. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-practical-but-seems-off#post-740665 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 23:45:15 +0000 catgirl 740665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had to go to my son's class this morning to help with spelling, then to work, then home to wait for the kitchen measure people. Wearing a really old cropped cashmere cardi with thrifted skinnies that need to be hemmed and have the hem turned under for now and an ON t-shirt and F21 necklace.</p> <p>I own three of these Theory cashmere cardis, all exactly the same, two from e-bay and one from the consignment store. They are a chunkier knit, and I loved the crop back when I was pregnant. Am not sure they work on me now, but I still have a soft spot in my heart for them. </p> <p>Feedback welcome! </p>