K/R- NAS indecision - YouLookFab Forum

The weather has finally cooled down enough that I feel comfortable trying on my NAS orders in my non-air conditioned apartment. I have already sent back some definite no's but there are some items I'm undecided on.

(Please forgive photo quality, wet hair, etc!)

Halogen Kick Flares- (Photos 1 and 4): I'm just not sure. I'm not that excited but maybe because I'm new to the silhouette?

Pleione Asymetric Tunic- (Photos 2 and 3): Think I will send this back.

Halogen Cascade Front Jacket- (Photo 4): I think I like this. The shoulders are a bit funny and the way it hangs can feel a little odd when I move around but otherwise I do like it.

Caslon Open Front Knit Blazer- (Photo 5): Maybe?

Yummy Fleece- (Photo 6): I don't love it but it would be comfortable for lounging at home.

Wit and Wisdom Bootcut Jeans (Photos 5, 6, 7, 9): The only item I feel sure about. I want to keep these. I don't have any bootcuts and I feel good in these.

Caslon Denim Shirt (Photo 8 and 9): Not sure. It hangs funny when I half tuck but I kind of like it.

Caslon Long Sleeve Tee (Photo 7): Probably will keep.

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8 years ago

Traci

Veteran

Which photo is the Caslon jacket? I really like the jacket in 4&5, but I would be curious to see it one size down too.

I think the jeans are really good. I like the tunic with the skirt. What are the sandals? I really like them.

The halogen denim shirt is ok, but I think you can do better.

The kick flares, I don't think my eye has adjusted to yet, so I'm going to leave those for others to comment on.

Jenny H

Thanks, Traci!

I found my mistake in the photo labeling. Photos 4 and 5 show two different jackets. 4 is the Halogen. 5 is the Caslon.

Ok, got it. I couldn't decide if it was the same jacket hanging differently. I prefer the drama of the Halogen jacket. I do still wonder about it a size down.

Mochi

Just based on the visuals and not the material quality (of which I'm very picky):

I'm also not confident in assessing crop flares, though they seem to work for you based on what else I've seen.

I actually really like the Pleione tunic.

Dislike the Yummy fleece.

The Caslon and Halogen jackets look so similar to me. I question why you need them both. Not sure, but I think I prefer the unusual cut of the Halogen.

Amy

(website)

You might try the Halogen cascade front jacket in a petite. I don't normally wear petite sizes, but tried this jacket in petite, and it fit me MUCH MUCH better in the shoulder area. I'll post comparison photos soon.

rachylou

The Pleione tunic looks really good in you! I like the denim shirt and jeans as well.

Elle

Love the jeans and the Caslon tee on you. They both fit you very well. The Yummy seems to overwhelm you and you aren't feeling it so I would return. I can't see the jackets very well, but from what I can see, I like the Halogen over the Caslon.

I'm still not used to the kick crop look yet so I can't advise you there. But will the bare leg work in your climate?

kkards

Ok here's my take, for what it's worth
I like the cropped flares-- but if you don't love them...
Pleione Tunic-love it as styled in #2 not so much as styled in #3.
Love the jeans.
I'm neutral on the rest

AviaMariah

My impressions: I like the kick flares, purple tunic, jeans, and jean shirt (?the last shirt). I'm not crazy about how the blue knit jacket fits you, maybe a different size? I'm not overly crazy about the fleece cardigan either. I think it's just ok. Not the most flattering shape in you. But if it's just lounge wear....

Angie

Fashion Stylist

LOVE the flared crops. Killer Perfect.

Love the tunic. What about it makes your want to return it?

LOVE the jeans. Killer.

You might want to try a smaller size in #4 and #5.

#6 is great loungewear.

#7 and #9 are easy to wear wardrobe essentials.

Anonymous

I'm sort of like Angie: I think you look great in all of it. The kick flares are exactly how they're supposed to be, but you might not be ready for the silhouette (I know I'm not!).

You look great in that denim shirt.
All the pants look good.
I also like the reddish/raspberry blouse. Very pretty. I don't love the silhouette with the tube/pencil skirt though.

If you have to take stuff back, I would take back the lounging stuff because that's easy enough to find at other times of the year.

I don't hear excitement in your voice regarding the majority of your items. I think you should go with your gut and keep the Wit and Wisdom jeans and return the rest. Don't keep things you are "iffy" about, they rarely work out.

Suz

What Angie said. I love it all on you but agree you might want to size down (if possible) in jackets. And don't keep both the jackets as they seem repetitive.

Jaime

I see what Angie sees, but if you don't see it will you wear these items? The tunic in #2 and #3 look superb to my eye for example!

Thank you all for your feedback!

I wasn't expecting such universal like for the tunic. All I see is my hips when I wear it. I've been experimenting with non-waist defining items for a couple of years, but I think this one is further along that spectrum. I'm going to try it on again before I decide.

I'm not sure I can actually size down in the jackets. Any smaller and I don't think the Halogen would fit in the shoulders (this one might be a tad tight at the shoulders-- I don't think that showed in the photo, but it feels tight when I lift my arms up above my head). And the Caslon is sold out. But I agree with others who have said I don't need both and the Halogen is more flattering from the rear view which I did not share here! I may post some outfits with the Halogen (with photos taken in better lighting) to see if that helps.

Elle makes a good point about climate for the Kick Flare pants. They will certainly not work here in winter, so that's something I will consider.

Kick crops might work with higher shaft booties or boots (if the ankle fit on the boots is snug). I would try them on and see. I have several pairs of boots that work with this type of style in cold weather because the shaft comes up high enough. I still wear a higher sock underneath as well to ensure enough warmth and might not wear on the very coldest days of -25C, but could manage them on milder winter days no problem.

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