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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: WIW: You say PO-TA-TO sack, I say PO-TAH-TO sack https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-you-say-po-ta-to-sack-i-say-po-tah-to-sack Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:32:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Catnip on "WIW: You say PO-TA-TO sack, I say PO-TAH-TO sack" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-you-say-po-ta-to-sack-i-say-po-tah-to-sack#post-1272185 Sat, 07 Jun 2014 14:55:47 +0000 Catnip 1272185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What gorgeous colors!  Your clothing clearly illustrates the importance of knowing what you look good in and sticking with it!  Your alterations also illustrate the importance of proper fit.  I'm inspired! Vix on "WIW: You say PO-TA-TO sack, I say PO-TAH-TO sack" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-you-say-po-ta-to-sack-i-say-po-tah-to-sack#post-1272143 Sat, 07 Jun 2014 14:30:15 +0000 Vix 1272143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Shevia, Ceit, Aubergine, Peri, Adelfa, Angie, Alaskagirl, JAileen, and Joy --  Thank you all! Yes, these days I'm very bossy with a lot of my clothes; I'm a selective control freak and clothing is a good option.<a rel="nofollow" href="http://buildingacolorfullife.wordpress.com/gallery-of-clothing-collabs/"> I'm in total withdrawal from collaborating on custom clothing </a>(it's been well over a year) so this tunic was a great outlet!  Of course I'm now looking at things I've been debating about getting altered and feeling very lazy about just "debating." ;) [I wish I could say everything I owned fit perfectly, but....I also wished I could say my floors were spotless, I was caught up with all my friends/family, and my meals cooked themselves.] Lyn, Suz, Firecracker -- Ditto the above but I had to give you some extra attention due to sharing my love of this fabric/print.  I'm pretty sure I'm at high-risk for turning into Marie on Breaking Bad with her signature purple but I don't care! Alaskagirl -- I think living in a fixer-upper for so long has made me both open to exploring possibilities and stupid about falling in love with things and MAKING them work into my plan. Or adjusting my plan. [Hate that part!]  Concretely, I keep binder clips and twist ties handy. Clothing that's close but no cigar gets "explored" with said tools. Sometimes it goes off for alterations clipped/tied so I can better communicate what I'd like to see happen. I love transforming things and wish I could cure my impatience and learn to sew but...we all have our strengths. I will live vicariously through the talents of the YLF seamstresses/sewers! ps to Firecracker and Adelfa -- I swear your well wishes helped; I'm seeing the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel with my project and it may not be a train. Thank you! MsLuna on "WIW: You say PO-TA-TO sack, I say PO-TAH-TO sack" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-you-say-po-ta-to-sack-i-say-po-tah-to-sack#post-1272121 Sat, 07 Jun 2014 14:11:18 +0000 MsLuna 1272121@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Vix! Those outfits are gorgeous! The colours are so beautiful and vibrant! It looks like billowy really is a part of your style! #4 is absolutely gorgeous and #10 I find so interesting due to the drape! You totally rock the long over lean and I love the combo of structure and billowy volume! Vix on "WIW: You say PO-TA-TO sack, I say PO-TAH-TO sack" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-you-say-po-ta-to-sack-i-say-po-tah-to-sack#post-1272114 Sat, 07 Jun 2014 14:04:00 +0000 Vix 1272114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Good morning YLFers! So sorry to post and run yesterday; I didn't realize I'd be home so late. Jeanie, Glory, TraceyLiz -- I'm always glad to see my fellow boho lovers around; thank you! [Jeanie, ditto on the ratty Tshirt/boho standoff, ha.] I'm not gonna lie: I have some unscheduled time this weekend and I'm going to be looking hard for the YLF boho-centric threads to help put me in the chillax, already mindset. Nicole --  Love the ACTUAL potato sack dress; thanks for sharing. Now that's creativity/vision!   Caro, TShannon, Beth Ann, MsKatieKat, and Viva -- So awesome to have you digging my Persnickety Bohemian vibe. I've turned on the lava lamp and put some Janis on the turntable for us...just sprawl on the tunic's cousin, my gingko leaves bedding (photo 1). Beth Ann, do feel free to wear leather if it's still an urge! And KatieKat -- Man, if only I could bottle your enthusiasm and spike certain people's coffee; thank you! I've been doing a fair amount of billowing over the last couple of years, often over those structured pieces you and I love. Some snaps below, may be old hat to you/others. #7 was a test shot but I do have arms under there! ***thank yous continued in another post*** viva on "WIW: You say PO-TA-TO sack, I say PO-TAH-TO sack" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-you-say-po-ta-to-sack-i-say-po-tah-to-sack#post-1272043 Sat, 07 Jun 2014 11:31:07 +0000 viva 1272043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ In your blue hat and sunnies, by the lava lamp, you look just like Meghan on Mad Men, in her west coast digs, welcoming Don Draper from Manhattan for a little Boho beachy loving. Fantastic. Beth Ann on "WIW: You say PO-TA-TO sack, I say PO-TAH-TO sack" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-you-say-po-ta-to-sack-i-say-po-tah-to-sack#post-1271981 Sat, 07 Jun 2014 04:47:20 +0000 Beth Ann 1271981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You are like the "Miss Manners" of boho.  "If you're going to boho, then one must get it right!" Anonymous on "WIW: You say PO-TA-TO sack, I say PO-TAH-TO sack" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-you-say-po-ta-to-sack-i-say-po-tah-to-sack#post-1271972 Sat, 07 Jun 2014 04:27:10 +0000 Anonymous 1271972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What vision you have! This really looks amazing. You could be a designer...or maybe a " re-designer" Firecracker (Sharan) on "WIW: You say PO-TA-TO sack, I say PO-TAH-TO sack" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-you-say-po-ta-to-sack-i-say-po-tah-to-sack#post-1271962 Sat, 07 Jun 2014 04:04:02 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1271962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, yeah! Good point, Shannon--I noticed the lava lamp, too, and thought how it was so in keeping with the tunic. Forgot to mention it. Caro in Oz on "WIW: You say PO-TA-TO sack, I say PO-TAH-TO sack" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-you-say-po-ta-to-sack-i-say-po-tah-to-sack#post-1271951 Sat, 07 Jun 2014 03:50:20 +0000 Caro in Oz 1271951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love the power of a good altereration & love your boho side JAileen on "WIW: You say PO-TA-TO sack, I say PO-TAH-TO sack" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-you-say-po-ta-to-sack-i-say-po-tah-to-sack#post-1271875 Sat, 07 Jun 2014 02:17:58 +0000 JAileen 1271875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Interesting how a subtle change can make such a huge difference! MsLuna on "WIW: You say PO-TA-TO sack, I say PO-TAH-TO sack" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-you-say-po-ta-to-sack-i-say-po-tah-to-sack#post-1271778 Sat, 07 Jun 2014 00:57:09 +0000 MsLuna 1271778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ohhhh Ms Vix I LOVE this persnickety bohemian side of you! You're absolutely gorgeous and it would be great if we see more outfits like this! I remember we used to talk/write about how similarly we like slim cut dresses and this reminds me of a WIW I recently had where I just let go of the waist and wore a long tunic sweater as a dress ;) Somehow the billowy-loving side has to come out!!! catgirl on "WIW: You say PO-TA-TO sack, I say PO-TAH-TO sack" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-you-say-po-ta-to-sack-i-say-po-tah-to-sack#post-1271757 Sat, 07 Jun 2014 00:25:57 +0000 catgirl 1271757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I cannot believe the difference the alterations make. What I want to know is how you have the vision to foresee this and make it occur. How do you know the difference between wrong and potentially SO RIGHT? Angie on "WIW: You say PO-TA-TO sack, I say PO-TAH-TO sack" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-you-say-po-ta-to-sack-i-say-po-tah-to-sack#post-1271209 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 14:29:32 +0000 Angie 1271209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Magical alteration. You look fabulous.  Adelfa on "WIW: You say PO-TA-TO sack, I say PO-TAH-TO sack" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-you-say-po-ta-to-sack-i-say-po-tah-to-sack#post-1271208 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 14:26:36 +0000 Adelfa 1271208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You can do no wrong sartorially.... love this. I so hope things calm down for you soon! Transcona Shannon on "WIW: You say PO-TA-TO sack, I say PO-TAH-TO sack" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-you-say-po-ta-to-sack-i-say-po-tah-to-sack#post-1271199 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 14:21:44 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1271199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Your alterations made a significant (and positive) difference to your "sack". Wear it and enjoy I say :) Did you know your lava lamp works perfect with your outfit? Firecracker (Sharan) on "WIW: You say PO-TA-TO sack, I say PO-TAH-TO sack" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-you-say-po-ta-to-sack-i-say-po-tah-to-sack#post-1271197 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 14:19:20 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1271197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I can see why you fell for it, too. The fabric is gorgeous, and the style is billowy and fun. The alterations make a big difference, and it looks stylish with both pairs of skinnies. I prefer it with the jeans, but I do the same thing, substitute skinny pants with tops that I want to wear to work. I would not have thought to ruche the sides. It works nicely to give a shirt-tail hem effect: big difference in the volume. Good luck on your project. I hope more leisure time is on the horizon for you. Nicole D on "WIW: You say PO-TA-TO sack, I say PO-TAH-TO sack" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-you-say-po-ta-to-sack-i-say-po-tah-to-sack#post-1271196 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 14:19:17 +0000 Nicole D 1271196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ ...and here's how great an actual potato sack dress can be: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/b-c-teen-wears-burlap-potato-sack-dress-to-prom-for-charity-1.1848053?fb_action_ids=10152867200867729&fb_action_types=og.recommends&fb_source=aggregation&fb_aggregation_id=288381481237582">http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/b......1848053?f</a> TraceyLiz65 on "WIW: You say PO-TA-TO sack, I say PO-TAH-TO sack" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-you-say-po-ta-to-sack-i-say-po-tah-to-sack#post-1271162 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 13:57:08 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1271162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The rouching on the sides was a clever aleration... A perfect example of how helpful alterations can be...Love this boho top!  Vix on "WIW: You say PO-TA-TO sack, I say PO-TAH-TO sack" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-you-say-po-ta-to-sack-i-say-po-tah-to-sack#post-1271156 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 13:50:53 +0000 Vix 1271156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Jeanie, Shevia, Lyn, Glory, Suz, Ceit, Aubergine, Peri, Beth Ann -- A big general "thank you" and a scoop of potato salad for each of you before I run off for the day! Rouching is one of the easiest alterations (but alas I have to pay others to do it...at least easy = ~ $10!). Happy to take a close up/inside out shot if anyone needs it when I get a little time. [Though first I have to nose around the forum and do more than let my tired brain go, "oooh, pretty pictures!"] Beth Ann on "WIW: You say PO-TA-TO sack, I say PO-TAH-TO sack" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-you-say-po-ta-to-sack-i-say-po-tah-to-sack#post-1271130 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 13:08:43 +0000 Beth Ann 1271130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Bossing your clothes around!  Love that!  The alterations make a huge difference.  Volume, yes, but with hints of the outline of the slender shoulders and torso beneath.  The vertical line in the print offsets the volume, too.  Of course, the billowing fabric that floats over your form must feel terrific and look particularly nice in motion. And I so get a bit of rebellion in your clothing.  When my DH was still in the pastorate, I had this enduring craving for leather............... Peri on "WIW: You say PO-TA-TO sack, I say PO-TAH-TO sack" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-you-say-po-ta-to-sack-i-say-po-tah-to-sack#post-1271127 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 13:07:06 +0000 Peri 1271127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I didn't know a tailor could add some rouching! Now I'm getting an idea...thanks!  As usual, love your colors! Anonymous on "WIW: You say PO-TA-TO sack, I say PO-TAH-TO sack" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-you-say-po-ta-to-sack-i-say-po-tah-to-sack#post-1271097 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 12:30:33 +0000 Anonymous 1271097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like it a lot! And the alterations do an amazing job of making it less overwhelming while still giving that flowy boho feel. Anonymous on "WIW: You say PO-TA-TO sack, I say PO-TAH-TO sack" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-you-say-po-ta-to-sack-i-say-po-tah-to-sack#post-1271059 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 11:56:44 +0000 Anonymous 1271059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Beautiful! I love the alterations you made. Suz on "WIW: You say PO-TA-TO sack, I say PO-TAH-TO sack" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-you-say-po-ta-to-sack-i-say-po-tah-to-sack#post-1271057 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 11:53:44 +0000 Suz 1271057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love your illustrations of alterations before and after. It's so instructive. And the blues in that top are beautiful. I see why it appealed to you and you wear it well!  Glory on "WIW: You say PO-TA-TO sack, I say PO-TAH-TO sack" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-you-say-po-ta-to-sack-i-say-po-tah-to-sack#post-1271052 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 11:48:39 +0000 Glory 1271052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wonderful colours and as a boho lover I have to say it looks wonderful. The eye for the alterations - well done indeed. lyn67 on "WIW: You say PO-TA-TO sack, I say PO-TAH-TO sack" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-you-say-po-ta-to-sack-i-say-po-tah-to-sack#post-1271050 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 11:45:54 +0000 lyn67 1271050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love that you are so dedicated to your  magic color pallette, Vix! Those are trully  gorgeous shades and  print! Oh, and such a great job with alterations done!  Bossing your clothes -as Angie would say:-) Jaime on "WIW: You say PO-TA-TO sack, I say PO-TAH-TO sack" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-you-say-po-ta-to-sack-i-say-po-tah-to-sack#post-1271032 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 11:22:36 +0000 Jaime 1271032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The before and after alterations are magical. Subtle but magical. You are beautiful in your gorgeous "sack"! Jeanie on "WIW: You say PO-TA-TO sack, I say PO-TAH-TO sack" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-you-say-po-ta-to-sack-i-say-po-tah-to-sack#post-1270954 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 07:07:32 +0000 Jeanie 1270954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That's completely gorgeous!  Of course I love boho.  What a difference those alterations make.  It's potato sack turned glam  My DH doesn't like my boho looks but I don't love everything he wears either.  I figure his hole-y old concerts tshirts are his version of boho!   Vix on "WIW: You say PO-TA-TO sack, I say PO-TAH-TO sack" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-you-say-po-ta-to-sack-i-say-po-tah-to-sack#post-1270947 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 06:39:46 +0000 Vix 1270947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi YLFers -- Sorry to still not be participating much; I'm 8 weeks into an intense work project and trying to spend time that's left after boring life stuff offline.  The longer my hours, the more my Persnickety Bohemian side rages for boho luxe escape. This voluminous sack tunic* is as close as I'm gonna get to wild times for now....  I had this altered, but it's still a lot of lotness and probably an acquired taste. No worries if you hate it. And no my mid-40s butt is not pregnant, ha. [Mr Vix is not a fan --> SO Poison eye thread candidate, woo hoo!] I of course love the print and colors passionately and had to have it despite the shape(lessness). <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-corporate-creative-dressing-after-months-on-autopilot-yikes-color-volume-slouch-and-sheer">Hey, I said I was experimenting with volume this spring/summer.</a> ALTERATIONS: Sides rouched, neckline swooped, sleeves slimmed WORN WITH: Straight-leg navy tropical wool pants for work, cargo skinnies for play COLORS TRUEST IN: Photo #1 Please go have some summer fun for me while I toil! Yours in fabric, Vix *Sold as a dress but -- no thanks.