Casual my way - YouLookFab Forum

A few weeks ago (maybe a couple months ago?) we had a really lively conversation on the forum about what is casual. Rachylou wisely pointed out during this post that there are "normal people" and there are "fancy people" and that fancy people tend not to wear "the uniform".

I have been working on my casual style this week. Because I have casual pieces they just tend not to look very casual when I wear them. I certainly have no intention of looking or promoting frumpy, but I do want develop and maintain a casual look that is me, but looks approachable. So here's the last of my casual looks for this week. Let me know what you think!

I am wearing:

a BR military style jacket
an old navy boat neck tee
dark wash skinnies from Target
Minty green converse all stars

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10 years ago

K. Period.

Veteran

Of course you look fantastic, DV! I swear, you are always fab. Always. I love how the mint converse keep it modern and stylish. Very approachable, very casual, and yet still worthy of the fabulousness that is you!

Anonymous

This is a great casual outfit!

MsMary

LOVE THIS!!!

kellygirl

Looks awesome. I love the minty Cons in this. Casual but polished and sassy!

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

FABULOUS! So fresh with the aqua sneaks.

Beth Ann

Love it! You always carry a sense of polish -- but this is very relaxed and easy, and would "blend" well with the yoga pant / flip flop crowd. The fact that you're wearing sneakers is "casual" the fact that they're cool aqua? Well, that's DV style.

pil

Day Vies, I don't recall ever having seen you in *denim* denim! I'm seeing classic on the top and party on the bottom with those mint Cons. Love them on you. I tried on a pair the other day and they looked like the clodhoppers I was expecting : )

Eliza

Day Vies- I like your way and how great that you are so clear about what it is.

Firecracker (Sharan)

I like your way of doing casual. This outfit looks great on you--nicely put together, but also relaxed. Love the mint sneakers!

Day Vies

Well Beth Ann you know I like my color -- there's no separating me from that!

Joy

You have such a great way to do casual. I'm taking notes!

Thistle

YLF! A terrific casual outfit!

Suz

You look freakin' amazing!!! I LOVE this and want to copy it. That jacket has more than earned its place in your closet!! As you said in another post - a great buy! And what absolutely makes this outfit, to my eye, are the minty sneakers. What an inspired casual look.

Adelfa

You are SO polished at all times! Not sure how you do it. This is definitely very you! You look great!

Scarlet

This is just so adorable. Love the aqua.

ETA: can you check the link to the old conversation? I wanted to read it but the link didn't work.

Scarlet - Thanks for letting me know about the link. It should be working fine now

krishnidoux

Your way of casual is exquisite.

Vildy

I think shoes set the level on the casual-formal continuum and also bring in references to style templates other than classic/traditional (or add those in where wanted!)

Krista

Love this, DV! I have been practicing casual looks as well. It's harder than it seems, sometimes, isnt' it?
The stripes with skinnies and mint Cons is super fresh and perfect for Spring. YLF!

I hope to try and emulate you a little as I struggle with casual. I love this DV version of casual! It totally works and another vote for the aqua sneeks, fab! as is your jacket

Runcarla

Great way to look casual with style and flair!

abc

Casual yet well put together and those mint green Cons are awesome! You are far from frumpy, that's for sure.

RandomThoughts (Andrea)

Super! I adore this outfit. You look like you know what's goin' on!

dlb1960

Active Member

All of the above plus you have the most beautiful smile

Lyn D.

I really love the flash of mint with your earrings and shoes!
That jacket is FABULOUS in the neutral colour, and the fit is spot-on.
Sometimes casual yet stylish is a tough one to do, and you have 'nailed it' here.

ElleH

Day Vies, you always look fab! This outfit is no different in that respect, it is just a casual version. You still look polished, attractive & well dressed, with casual items.

rae

You look just as good in casual wear as you do in your office clothes!

Krista -- yes, this casual thing is HARD. Trying to strike just the right balance is awkward at times. I can't say I have a "formula" just yet, but this one seems to work.

Yes it's all about the balance! I'm working on it, too. For me it's hard to refine the look because I only think about being casual on Saturdays, Sundays and the occasional weeknight. Otherwise I'm at work and I feel like I've got that figured out already. So, for me, sometimes it feels awkward still because the lack of opportunity ties into it as well.

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