V-Neck challenge- Queenie - YouLookFab Forum

I bought this v-neck pretty much as a kick around the house sweater for cool days. I didn't get a pic of it unstyled, but I would pretty much pop a black tank top underneath, throw on my jeans and there you go! Nobody would accuse me of trying to seduce the mailman atleast.

I've styled it a few different ways the past couple of weeks.

Popping the leopard print underneath makes it easy to throw the jacket and necklace on to run an unexpected errand:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/4.....otostream/

you've seen this one, but I still wanted to get credit for it I wore this out to dinner with my husband and friends.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/4.....otostream/

a friend recently brought me this scarf from Spain. I know... I want to reach in the monitor and straighen it too I am actually coming to the conclusion that scarves are not my best friends. I feel that they need to be lightweight and I have to tie them low.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/4.....otostream/

and today- I know it looks like there is a ruffle folded over up at the top, but it's just the mandarin collar- it translates better in person.
I was more excited about this outfit in my head than when I finally got it on..
http://www.flickr.com/photos/4.....otostream/

anything I should try again, or relegate the sweater to housework days?

16 years ago

Inge

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Moderator

Such a gorgeous colour Kim! And I'd certainly keep wearing outside of the house!-)

You have some great outfits here, the only one I'm not sure about is the one with the skirt. Could it be the sweater is just a tad too long for skirts? What is it you don't like about scarves on yourself? I think this one looks lovely actually.

And... the last outfit is actually my favourite. I love the mandarin collar, and the brooch, it's very flattering. Bonus points for adding that fun bracelet!-)

RoseandJoan

Veteran

I love the last outfit the most as well Queenie, but I'm unable to resist a ruffle. The date night outfit came a close second. The scarf is very pretty, I sometimes lightly twist a scarf before wrapping and knotting, it may be worth a try. You always look so bright eyed and clear skinned Kim.

Carole

Wow, they are all great: #1 I love this, it doesn't even look like a v-neck with the cami
#2 Very Chic!
#3Love the colors of the scarf with the vneck and the whole outfit!
#4Love this too, love the ruffles!

Misia

Ruffle one is my fave, it just jump out at me in the good way!

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Wow! Impressive. All the outfits are GREAT. You nailed your own challenge :0)

Queen Mum

thanks ladies! you are all so sweet with your encouragement.

Inge, I guess I'm feeling that scarves add bulk and my body doesn't seem to take bulk well. I do like this particular scarf, but it's not as flowy as I would prefer- it's just a tad stiff, but as a new gift, I wanted to wear it for my friend to see

On a fun note, after I got home from my morning engagement, my husband ended up showing up early from work, so I told him that I would let him take me to lunch if he wanted! Aren't I thoughtful? I felt quite fab in my fun ruffle blouse outfit!

Jean Gray

Active Member

That is a wonderful color on you! You are a good example of accessories really pulling outfits together.
I like the tights too. What kind are they?

I think those are just from kohls- probably apt 9. I like to soften that black dress and boots with grey tights.

I like 1,2, and 4.
Have you tried the leopard cami under your pink NY& Co. cardi? Saw this outfit the other day and I was wishing for some brown leopard print to do my own version:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/loveaslug/4325759994/

I also thought the ruffles peeking out of the V was fun! Good job with styling your sweater and thanks again for the challenge!

MNsara

You look good every which way in that v-neck.
1. brilliant to put the leopard cami under. It adds a fab zing.
2. I don't think I have seen this before, but it is very smart casual and perfect for going out for dinner and yet another score for the white button down
3. I love this look. Don't go on scarf hiatus! Maybe scarf moderation if you need the break. But this is a very flattering outfit. You look so nice in the pencil skirt and boots. This has that effortlessly stylish look and that's good!
4. I like this with the ruffle and the black/cobalt combo. If you are a fashion taper, you could try taping the mandarin collar open to continue the rufffle line?

Maya

The ruffles win. I'll be excited for you. I'm craving a ruffle blouse after seeing you, Shana, and Jenny layer with them. I keep avoiding ruffles because I'm afraid they're going to be dated any day now as more and more people get sick of them...

Arwwwh! And you got a lunch date out of this challenge too. Happy early Valentines Day :0)

Maya, I don't think that ruffles will date.

Tricia

I also like the ruffle outfit best! They all look great though. I think the scarf looks fine, it doesn't add bulk to my eye at all.

shana

Ooh, I also like the ruffled blouse with the v-neck! Kim, you rocked this challenge! The color of your v- neck is lovely.

Maya, I understand what you mean about ruffles. They'll never go out of style but they won't be so trendy as they are now. Certainly there seems to be an overload of ruffles right now. I think the ruffled neck tops are a great way to wear ruffles when you are busty though - better than all those tops where the ruffles are right over the chest!

chellebrate

Another fan of the ruffle shirt under the v-neck!

Vani

Super outfits Kim! I really need to get myself to dress barn to try on that ruffle neck top.

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