https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwx2-short-puffers-for-outdoor-meals Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:56:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwx2-short-puffers-for-outdoor-meals#post-2236262 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 15:17:41 +0000 Jonesy 2236262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is tricky and annoying about the fluctuations and some of your knitwear! I agree about the holding zone. But let's talk about that plaid puffer and burgundy outfit!! Absolutely love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwx2-short-puffers-for-outdoor-meals#post-2236195 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 10:14:28 +0000 Brooklyn 2236195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All lovely but that last outfit is sensational. I want those pants!</p> <p>Fitted knitwear can be useful for layering under (fitted) jacket and coats, so I’d keep it them if you have the room. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwx2-short-puffers-for-outdoor-meals#post-2236162 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 00:43:09 +0000 Zaeobi 2236162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I voted for Team Other rather than Team Puffer but wow - I never knew tweed puffers even existed before this point, but now this gives me hope for finding a dressy puffer jacket in the future. For now, I shall admire yours with that column of burgundy </p> <p>PS - I use the same duplication strategy as you but with petite &amp; regular items. Sounds weird because obviously my height doesn't change lol, but I'm right on the cusp between the two fits so having both can help (not just with weight fluctuations but also seasons - I like to wear longer (regular) length sleeves in the winter &amp; shorter (petite) ones in the summer, for example). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwx2-short-puffers-for-outdoor-meals#post-2236149 Wed, 03 Nov 2021 22:28:18 +0000 Anonymous 2236149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You always look lovely but the burgundy lavender combination is just&nbsp; gorgeous. So unusual but looks so right.</p> <p>I have the same pattern of weight loss and gain and same annoying fit issues with knits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwx2-short-puffers-for-outdoor-meals#post-2236144 Wed, 03 Nov 2021 20:43:53 +0000 Suz 2236144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous (and clever!) outdoor dining outfits, Tanya. I love burgundy and soft lilacs together, and the texture of all these items make them feel especially cozy.&nbsp;</p> <p>I agree with the comments about simply putting the knits that don't make you happy into the holding zone. They are still in good condition and in your preferred palette, so why not hang onto them, especially if weight is continuing to change.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm sometimes caught in this, too, with knits -- not expecting them to fit differently with weight loss or gain. But of course they do. I think you look terrific in all of these, but I understand the preference for a more fluid fit and it is probably more comfortable, too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwx2-short-puffers-for-outdoor-meals#post-2235867 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 22:47:18 +0000 Tanya 2235867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all so much for the kind words on the outfits.&nbsp; I have been wearing lots of burgundy this fall, and the combo with lilac is new and something I am enjoying.&nbsp; Berets are the only hat types I do not absolutely hate on myself so there will be many more photos of me in berets as it is cooled down outside</p> <p>I also really appreciate all the support and advice on the weight fluctuations and knitwear fit.&nbsp; Strangely, I don't keep anything woven/tailored that doesn't fit right now in my closet - those items are packed away in my holding zone - but the situation with the knits is different.&nbsp; I guess&nbsp; I have a subconscious expectation for the knits to be more forgivable in their fit because they are stretchy, and this was a good lesson that this is not necessarily the case.&nbsp; Anyway, I have been convinced to pack away most of the too-fitted knits and put them in the holding zone as well.&nbsp; I will only keep a small number in colors of my fall palette&nbsp; that are useful now as underlayers.&nbsp; &nbsp;They will likely get rotated for a different set of colors once I switch to my winter palette. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwx2-short-puffers-for-outdoor-meals#post-2235821 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 20:41:09 +0000 ChristelJ 2235821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More love for your burgundy. The total combo in #6 is one of my favorites of yours.&nbsp; Each item is sooo fab on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwx2-short-puffers-for-outdoor-meals#post-2235814 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 20:30:46 +0000 Inge 2235814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know exactly what you mean about knitwear that's just a little too tight/small. I have quite a few sweaters like that in storage that I can't bear to part with. Having said that, these all look great on you. And you continue to be a vision in burgundy and pink! (those boots, that puffer, the beret!!). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwx2-short-puffers-for-outdoor-meals#post-2235791 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 19:28:41 +0000 Carla 2235791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your burgundy capsule is beautiful&nbsp;<i>and&nbsp;</i>versatile. &nbsp;The puffer is all kinds of fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwx2-short-puffers-for-outdoor-meals#post-2235762 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 17:39:51 +0000 Barbara Diane 2235762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your burgundy wardrobe.<br />I often keep the size smaller layering items in a different but visible section of my closet. The items that fit that I consider when I'm creating my outfit get center stage. Then I pick out the underneath layer. That's when the underneath item will not ever be fully visible.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwx2-short-puffers-for-outdoor-meals#post-2235761 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 17:38:28 +0000 Barbara Diane 2235761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I sometimes keep the size smaller layering items in a different but visible section of my closet. The items that fit that I consider when I'm creating my outfit get center stage. Then I pick out the underneath layer. That's when the underneath item will not ever be fully visible.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwx2-short-puffers-for-outdoor-meals#post-2235699 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 13:32:36 +0000 Angie 2235699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Always gorgeous, on trend, and beautiful! It's a delight and treat to see your incredible wardrobe in action :)</p> <p>#6 = KILLER to the Power of KILLER</p> <p>You are AWESOME in a beret!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwx2-short-puffers-for-outdoor-meals#post-2235694 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 13:25:33 +0000 cat2 2235694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I put things that don’t currently fit out of sight with the out of season things. I have things that are a size too big and a size too small and when I switch the seasons I try on everything to see where I am. Sometimes I alter the too-big things down if I really want them in the mix that year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwx2-short-puffers-for-outdoor-meals#post-2235680 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 10:59:37 +0000 Anonymous 2235680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the burgundy with the lilac especially! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwx2-short-puffers-for-outdoor-meals#post-2235678 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 10:57:21 +0000 Star (Lise) 2235678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great Columns of color outfits.&nbsp; Especially love the tweed puffer.&nbsp; I also vacillate between two sizes, and currently am in the larger one.&nbsp; I put those clothes that fit too snugly out of mind and out of sight (in a very high shelf that I cannot reach without a step-up) to avoid getting too irked. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwx2-short-puffers-for-outdoor-meals#post-2235655 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 07:36:15 +0000 Katerina 2235655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your burgundy base is fabulous. I love both colour combinations - both puffers are very pretty. You style your outfits extremely well always, and these are no exception. I always admire the bag in no 6 - it is perfect with so many of your outfits, a magical item! And your navy booties are a HEWI for me. I have been looking for navy boots for a while, ordered some and returned. They are not easy to find now.<br /> I can totally relate re the weight fluctuations and I have had two sizes represented in my wardrobe for a long time. I don’t usually wear fitted tops, and knitwear is my smallest wardrobe category, so I have this issue with trousers and jeans. I usually do not get rid of the items which are a tad bit big or small, I keep them because I know their time will come again. A storage/holding zone is good for that purpose. FWIW - you look great in both the turtlenecks. To use the smaller one as a layering item at the moment is a good solution. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwx2-short-puffers-for-outdoor-meals#post-2235653 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 07:11:13 +0000 rachylou 2235653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve started buying mediums again because I too have started preferring a more fluid fit… but wait, listen… I declared rather recently that I was over wearing winter scarves… only to pull out and don scarves yesterday and today… invocation of the Law of Contrariness, fitted tops will no doubt be extremely desirable next week… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwx2-short-puffers-for-outdoor-meals#post-2235645 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 05:30:21 +0000 kellygirl 2235645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fantastic in burgundy, Tanya! I can relate to the different fits due to weight fluctuation too—you’re not alone there! Using the smaller size as a layering piece is a great idea and totally makes sense. Love the lilac puffer too! So fun! It’s great seeing your polished style on the forum again. You are an inspiration! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwx2-short-puffers-for-outdoor-meals#post-2235629 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 02:27:43 +0000 catherine 2235629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look very pretty and stylish. Your burgundy capsule is so unique.<br /> I find myself wearing looser, more fluid clothing now, too. I can’t exactly say what’s driving the change, but it’s way more comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwx2-short-puffers-for-outdoor-meals#post-2235621 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 02:03:09 +0000 Jaime 2235621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the burgundy mixed with other colors on you - you look fabulous. I also fluctuate but try not to keep anything that I couldn't wear tomorrow in my closet. I do store things I like but are a bit too big or too small away and I have been glad I did. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwx2-short-puffers-for-outdoor-meals#post-2235616 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 01:41:00 +0000 shiny 2235616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Tanya -- you look as beautiful as ever to me, but I also completely understand what you are venting about here. I do the same exact thing, which is why I always have a tub or two of favorite clothes that don't currently fit me tucked away in storage.&nbsp;</p> <p>Love that shade of pink on you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwx2-short-puffers-for-outdoor-meals#post-2235608 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 00:18:54 +0000 slim cat 2235608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful combinations- love lilac with burgundy ( the puffer and beret are so good together in the last pic! ).<br /> The merino turtlenecks look good on you in both sizes- the difference is subtle and reads like tighter fit for colder day and slightly fluid fit for the warmer day - pretty both ways. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwx2-short-puffers-for-outdoor-meals#post-2235602 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 23:44:00 +0000 Tanya 2235602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The past weekend was the last mild one we'll have for a a while, 65F/17C highs, so I took advantage of it to have a couple of outdoor meals with friends, well bundled up. I had a dinner with a friend on Saturday evening and very belated birthday brunch with a small family on Sunday.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Both outfits were pretty similar, a column of burgundy with a short, non-down puffer in a different color for warmth.&nbsp; &nbsp; The first outfit was the following: old cashmere burgundy turtleneck, burgundy coated crop kick flare jeans, sparkly navy tweed puffer, navy booties and cross body bag. The second outfit is new burgundy merino turtleneck, velveteen slim pants, lilac puffer and beret, tall burgundy boots and cross body bag.</p> <p>The two burgundy turtlenecks are a good illustration of a situation in my wardrobe related to fit of knitwear and some other items, too, that is making me quite annoyed. My weight has been going up and down a lot in the last couple of years, from lower edge of one size, to higher edge of the next size up, almost to the second size up.&nbsp; &nbsp;I am currently at the highest weight point of this range. The old cashmere turtleneck is from when I was 1.5 sizes smaller and preferred more fitted look, so it is quite fitted, too fitted for my tastes now so I only wear it as a layer under a jacket.&nbsp; The new merino turtleneck is obviously in a bigger size and fits more fluidly, as I prefer now.&nbsp; I have a lot of knitwear that fits like the older one, and is otherwise in perfect condition.&nbsp; &nbsp;Since my weight keeps changing I don't want to get rid of the old items, but they are not that useful to me now either.&nbsp; Occasionally, if I keep reaching for a certain item and getting annoyed with it's fit, I will get something similar in a bigger size, like here.&nbsp; However, I don't want to do it for everything.&nbsp; &nbsp;I am not asking for a particular solution as I know there isn't an easy one, I guess I am just venting and it might make me feel better putting it down on paper (screen). </p>