https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-what-you-wore-today-210-14 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:40:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-what-you-wore-today-210-14#post-50464 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:58:49 +0000 Kari 50464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll definitely post an update when I do. I actually have a couple belts that came with pants or skirts that I haven't tried with other outfits, so I might do some experimenting tonight.</p> <p>Consignment store shopping can be fun, but it's such a test of patience; waiting to find the "diamond in the rough" or making multiple trips until the right piece comes along. I'm not the most patient thrift shopper. Hope you find something awesome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-what-you-wore-today-210-14#post-50461 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:50:26 +0000 Inge 50461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As soon as I find a belt, I'll definitely post pictures Kari. Last week I only had time to stop by one consignment store, and they didn't have many belts in stock, so the search continues.</p> <p>I'm already looking forward to seeing how you will incorporate them into your wardrobe too;-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-what-you-wore-today-210-14#post-50457 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:41:31 +0000 Kari 50457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice to meet you, Inge, and thank you! </p> <p>From your profile I found my way to your Belts 101 thread - definitely something that's relevant for me as I'm learning to enhance my accessories, so I'm glad you started it! I look forward to seeing how you end up wearing your new belt(s) and hope you post updates when you find one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-what-you-wore-today-210-14#post-50410 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:39:12 +0000 Inge 50410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome from me as well Kari. I think you're doing a good job already. I love the navy top from H&#38;M and Friday is my favourite as well, that 'bow shirt' and the vest look terrific.</p> <p>I'm figuring out patterns and texture and accessories at the moment too, so you're definitely not alone;-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-what-you-wore-today-210-14#post-50407 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:32:23 +0000 Kari 50407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Angie! I can tell you I've really appreciated your hourglass-specific advice in your blog archives - it's great to know what will (or won't) work on my body when I'm frustrated with my curves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-what-you-wore-today-210-14#post-50404 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:18:32 +0000 Kari 50404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a welcoming bunch of women you are! Thank you.</p> <p>San, thank you for your kind compliments - It's amazing how a fresh haircut makes styling so much simpler. :)</p> <p>Lena, I've been able to pull off some chunky jewelry (and actually have one semi-chunky beaded necklace that I'm in the process of constructing - I just need crimp beads before I can fasten the whole thing together.)<br /> My hangup is that I've become kind of a jewelry snob. I have a hard time purchasing jewelry that isn't made well, but don't have the budget to buy larger handmade pieces. It's time to get over this issue. I see so many people with great finds from Target or H&#38;M or Forever 21, so I guess I need to scour the jewelry section more closely.</p> <p>Kristen, we do have similar style aesthetics - judging from your Feb. outfits, it looks like you really have the layering concept down! If I find a good belt, I might have to go back and reference your pictures to see how well you've worn them.</p> <p>Nicole, great point with the blue dress. Right now I'm going for navy blue to camouflage the cami until I'm able to tack down the buttons - it makes it a little less obvious when the slide out of the buttonholes.<br /> I really appreciate your honest (but tactful) assessment about the pink dress. I'm a bit heavier now than when I originally purchased the dress, and I can see that the fit isn't working. I think I may put aside the dress and maybe revisit it if I'm back around the size I'd like to be at, then see if removing the "Minnie Mouse" buttons &#38; adding a sash or belt might make it more flattering. If not, it was only $8, so not TOO much wasted - but a good lesson not to just jump for a sale item because it's cheap. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-what-you-wore-today-210-14#post-50399 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:53:29 +0000 Angie 50399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome Kari and good for you that you posted pics! </p> <p>Love your specs and Fridays outfit is my favourite too. You are deliciously hourglass-y and know how to dress your body type. Well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-what-you-wore-today-210-14#post-50350 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:51:19 +0000 Nicole 50350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Kari, Welcome and thanks for posting.</p> <p>Blue dress is cute, I'd love to see something a little brighter under for a cami, like lime or pink?</p> <p>Black SS top w/grey pants looks awesome on you. You look best in V-necks because of your bust.</p> <p>Green sweater--great color for you!</p> <p>Bow blouse w/Vest--Love the vest and that shade of blue!</p> <p>Structured jacket w/jeans--sweet look!</p> <p>The dress orphans...I love the first outfit--I don't think the pink dress fits you all that well. The buttons land too close to your bust and the empire seam is too high. I'd pass on this one.</p> <p>Also love you in glasses! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-what-you-wore-today-210-14#post-50344 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 10:54:23 +0000 Kristen 50344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Kari! I loved all that you wore; you have a great, classic style. Actually I think our styles are similar, and I've been working at also breaking out of the solids rut. I think accessories and layers and patterns are the key to mixing in all that you already have; the BR blue-and-white shirt is a great example of that, as are the pashimas. (LOVE the orange one, next time take a pic of it with the green sweater!)</p> <p>I really like the idea of mixing brown and grey with the sheath dress. Maybe one of the other colored pashimas with the same dress, sweater and boots would really pop! </p> <p>It took me a long while to get used to the look of a skinny belt, but don't be afraid to keep trying! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-what-you-wore-today-210-14#post-50342 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:42:47 +0000 Lena 50342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi, Kari, and welcome!</p> <p>I like your Wednesday and Sunday outfits. I really like your aunt's necklace from Wednesday, too. </p> <p>I think you're on the right track with getting prints to match what you already have. I second Tanya about accessories. I wonder how you'd look with chunky necklaces? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-what-you-wore-today-210-14#post-50340 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 06:56:53 +0000 Anonymous 50340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Kari. Nice to see you here. You look very nice every day and I thought you looked especally nice on Valentine's Day.<br /> I love your haircut too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-what-you-wore-today-210-14#post-50329 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 06:10:09 +0000 Kari 50329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello and thank you, Violet! I look forward to interacting more with you, too as I get more active around here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-what-you-wore-today-210-14#post-50123 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:06:53 +0000 Violet 50123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Kari and welcome to the forum! Thanks for posting pictures. I liked all your outfits and your haircut is cute.</p> <p>I especially liked your work outfit from Wednesday and Saturday's outfit as well. I also liked how you layered the sheath dress from Banana Republic. The pashmina is so pretty!</p> <p>I look forward to seeing more of your outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-what-you-wore-today-210-14#post-50111 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 06:13:54 +0000 Kari 50111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for your kind welcome, Tanya! </p> <p>I totally agree that accessorizing is what I most need to work on. I'd especially love to learn how to wear wide belts at the narrowest part of my waist. I have a dress with a self-belt that makes me feel very slender, so I think it would work. (I don't love skinny belts on me, though.) I just haven't found the right belts or the right pieces to go with clothes already own, but I'll keep trying. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-what-you-wore-today-210-14#post-50096 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:34:48 +0000 Tanya 50096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello Kari, and welcome! You look lovely. I like all your outfits, especially the Friday one.</p> <p>You seem to have some really nice pieces, so the next step would be accessories. You could try things like scarves, belts, chunky necklaces, a big watch... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-what-you-wore-today-210-14#post-50084 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:02:30 +0000 Kari 50084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been a long time You Look Fab reader but haven't been active on the forum yet, so I figure it's time to step out of the woodwork. This is my first "What You Wore" post, but I made a more introductory post on the Who's Who thread. I look forward to posting more often here and getting to know the regulars.</p> <p>Style-wise, I've been working on revamping my wardrobe choices for a while and trying to break out of my rut. My main issue is that I have a lot of great, classic basics, but I have a hard time figuring out how to layer them and mix them up and make them look interesting. To shake things up a bit, I've been trying to buy more prints that match with something I already own or mimic ideas from my favorite style bloggers, but I'm definitely open to suggestions for how I can do more with what I already own.</p> <p>With that, here's what I wore this week.<br /> Tuesday: <a href="http://inkariswardrobe.blogspot.com/2009/02/dance-night.html" rel="nofollow">http://inkariswardrobe.blogspo.....night.html</a><br /> Wednesday: <a href="http://inkariswardrobe.blogspot.com/2009/02/just-ordinary-work-day-and-pretty-basic.html" rel="nofollow">http://inkariswardrobe.blogspo.....basic.html</a><br /> Thursday: <a href="http://inkariswardrobe.blogspot.com/2009/02/color-contrasts.html" rel="nofollow">http://inkariswardrobe.blogspo.....rasts.html</a><br /> Friday: <a href="http://inkariswardrobe.blogspot.com/2009/02/tied-up-in-bow.html" rel="nofollow">http://inkariswardrobe.blogspo.....n-bow.html</a><br /> Saturday: <a href="http://inkariswardrobe.blogspot.com/2009/02/valentines-day.html" rel="nofollow">http://inkariswardrobe.blogspo.....s-day.html</a></p> <p>Also, here are some successful attempts to make more use out of two dresses and a shirt that I don't wear often enough. <a href="http://inkariswardrobe.blogspot.com/2009/02/dresses.html" rel="nofollow">http://inkariswardrobe.blogspo.....esses.html</a> </p>