https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-volume-on-volume-on-a-petite-apple Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 13 May 2026 17:40:09 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-volume-on-volume-on-a-petite-apple#post-870556 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:12:19 +0000 Lyn D. 870556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I like this Shannon!<br /> The cobalt in the sweater is at just the right spot to create shape where it needs to be, then a flowy column is created with the grey.<br /> Lovely! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-volume-on-volume-on-a-petite-apple#post-870535 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:49:53 +0000 unfrumped 870535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it works, though I might like slimmer trousers. I don't think it has to be skinnies though. But the color combo really helps.</p> <p>What about your handbag that has cobalt and some kind of greeny-yellow in it? Would that be too much ? ( I love that bag.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-volume-on-volume-on-a-petite-apple#post-870466 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 19:42:35 +0000 Transcona Shannon 870466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz - interesting observation about how the short hair helps in this scenario. I hadn't thought of that.</p> <p>Dianthus - I absolutely love where the wider blue stripe on the sweater hits my body. It's one of the reasons I really like this sweater and I'm sure it's no accident that it's placed in that spot.</p> <p>Anna - I totally hear and respect your opinion and I do agree that the sweater probably suits narrower trousers better, but it's nice to try other options.</p> <p>Thank you for your feedback and observations Ceit, Shevia, Thistle, Sarah, Beth Ann, pil, AJ, Sara, Kelly, Diane, and Rae! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-volume-on-volume-on-a-petite-apple#post-870291 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:31:12 +0000 annagybe 870291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry I'm an outlier. Eh, I'm having problems with the pants. If they were tapered at the ankle I think it would look more modern. I do like how the greys match though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-volume-on-volume-on-a-petite-apple#post-870282 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:13:31 +0000 rae 870282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have on a heel, a column of color, and the fabrics drape to reveal your shape. Awesome! This could be in a fashion textbook for petities somewhere. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-volume-on-volume-on-a-petite-apple#post-870253 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:45:01 +0000 Anonymous 870253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agreed! this really works. The proportions, your hair and the drapey fabrics, all work in harmony. Fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-volume-on-volume-on-a-petite-apple#post-870233 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:27:41 +0000 kellygirl 870233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great! I think it works because the tapering of the trousers at the knee. They fit you so well and you look SO sleek, Shannon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-volume-on-volume-on-a-petite-apple#post-870225 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:21:30 +0000 Sara L. 870225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It works for me. That sweater is one of my favorite pieces from your closet. I can never tell your height in any of your photos. You always look proportional to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-volume-on-volume-on-a-petite-apple#post-870219 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:12:12 +0000 AJ 870219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally works, Shannon! Nicely styled. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-volume-on-volume-on-a-petite-apple#post-870194 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:47:37 +0000 pil 870194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, you have such great instincts for interesting combinations/looks. I love this sweater on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-volume-on-volume-on-a-petite-apple#post-870168 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:31:29 +0000 Beth Ann 870168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bet this looks even better IRL, where movement in fabric is visible. Drape and texture are underutilized elements in fashion. You've got them right here.</p> <p>Suz is right, too, that your hair and open neck make a difference.</p> <p>And you're going to be so comfy today! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-volume-on-volume-on-a-petite-apple#post-870140 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:11:20 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 870140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you ever noticed that in pictures you can't tell how tall a person is? If you get the proportions right, then it works regardless of height. I think you got it right and your volume on volume works. I also think the wider deep blue stripe that curves down on the outer edges add definition to the waist. </p> <p>Thumbs up here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-volume-on-volume-on-a-petite-apple#post-870129 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:03:03 +0000 Suz 870129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, this TOTALLY works. This sweater is a dream. I SO wish they'd had one in my size at my store. But they did not. </p> <p>The drape and ease of the fabrics is one reason. Another reason it works, I think, is your short hair. We see an elegant neck and a lovely oval face shining above, and your features are delicate -- so the ultimate effect is graceful. </p> <p>This might not work as well on a woman who was your height etc. who also had long neck-concealing hair. </p> <p>As usual, Angie is right. Our hair is an integral part of our style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-volume-on-volume-on-a-petite-apple#post-870102 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:18:05 +0000 Sarah A 870102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, drape and movement is totally what makes volume on volume work. How the horizontal sweater lines drape is lovely (something TinaB pointed out to me so I cant take the credit for noticing how cool it is when the lines dip like that) but I can like it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-volume-on-volume-on-a-petite-apple#post-870085 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:02:18 +0000 Thistle 870085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Ceit said! I like the combo on you, and it inspires me to checkout some wide leg trousers for myself! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-volume-on-volume-on-a-petite-apple#post-870073 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:52:09 +0000 Jaime 870073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me this works terrifically. Maybe the bookending, matching greys create a long line somehow? Also the way the sweater drapes creates slightly diagonal rather than strictly horizontal lines? This is definitely a case of reasoning backwards - first I admire than I ask why! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-volume-on-volume-on-a-petite-apple#post-870065 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:36:17 +0000 Anonymous 870065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it works! I think the fabrics are key. These look drapey so when you move it shows your shape underneath. It isn't stiff and tent like. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-volume-on-volume-on-a-petite-apple#post-870062 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:26:43 +0000 Transcona Shannon 870062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everything in me says I shouldn't be wearing this when I'm only 5'1" - wide leg trousers and a voluminous drop shoulder horizontal striped sweater. And yet I love the combination and think it works. Previously I've paired this sweater with slouchy and slimmer bottoms but I like the pairing with the trousers because it's all in the same colour and the Glen plaid trousers have a fine navy stripe in them which matches the navy stripe in my sweater.</p> <p>I've added my navy vintage leather handbag for some structure to this drapey outfit (and for another bit of navy!) and my trusty black Clarks pumps for footwear.</p> <p>So what do you think? Can a petite apple pull off this much volume or should I stick with pairing the sweater with sleeker bottoms and pencil skirts? As always, all suggestions/comments welcome.</p> <p>Sweater: Lord &amp; Taylor<br /> Trousers: Ricki's (thrifted)<br /> Shoes: Clarks<br /> Handbag: vintage (thrifted) </p>