What fashion risks have you taken and have they worked?

puffenstuff

Just a little curious about pushing your own boundaries for certain looks or items that you thought you would never wear and then you tried it to find it doesnt look too bad after all. I think I need some inspiration for me to try new things

16 years ago

Dressing

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Hmm, I am pushing a bit with dresses over leggings and jeggings.

16 years ago

Queen Mum

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just the other day I had on a lacy type top and since it was still a bit chilly I threw on a black jacket that had flecks in it. Not exactly a huge fashion step, but pre-ylf I never would have done that! I wish I had gotten a picture.

16 years ago

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I'm still a beginner and not very adventurous at all.

I know belting tops isn't a risk, but I was kind of nervous to belt sweaters because most people around me aren't doing that. I was afraid I'd look funny, but I liked the effect and now probably do it too much!

I bought leggings, which is so out of my comfort zone, and wore them yesterday under a denim skirt, but didn't really like the look even though a couple of my friends said I looked cute:

http://whenlifehandsyouapear.w.....today-ick/

I also got really layer happy this winter. I never used to layer anything but I saw on blogs that women are layering sweaters over sweaters, and pretty much any other combination out there, so I got 'daring' <snicker> and have layered woven button downs under knit tees:

http://whenlifehandsyouapear.w.....y-24-2010/

http://whenlifehandsyouapear.w.....ter-jeans/

It's not much, but for me, who basically lived in v-neck t-shirts and jeans before, it's been a stretch.

16 years ago

cciele

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That would be Converse. I didn't get the whole Converse thing until YLF, and now I'm a fan.

Another would be white bottoms. I still shudder at the thought of light-colored bottoms, but have acquired white skinnies and white clams, and they do work well in the spring and summer.

Last would be wearing the color camel (or butterscotch). Angie picked out a pleather jacket for me in that color (I shy away from warm tones, especially near my face), that I wouldn't have in a million years considered, and now it's one of my favs! I get tons of compliments on it.

16 years ago

annagybe

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two words

Leather leggings.

Wore them with a denim shirt and black boyfriend blazer.

16 years ago

bella

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Skinny jeans. I never thought they would work with my pear body but I love them now.

16 years ago

Jenava

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Short skirts (but only with heels and/or leggings)

16 years ago

MNsara

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Skinny jeans here too. As a pear I thought boot cuts were my only flattering option, but I searched and found flattering skinnies. Woohoo!

Leggings are another risk I started taking this winter, now I love the look.

A new risk I'm looking forward to this Spring is wearing cropped/capri leggings.

16 years ago

marianna

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Skinny jeans, boots over skinnes, and pencil skirts! I never wore any of those items pre-YLF.

16 years ago

RoseandJoan

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This would be embracing colour for me.

16 years ago

rae

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Denim leggings! I still won't do skinnies due to comfort and bulging from the waistband under tunics, but I LOVE my denim leggings tucked into boots. I also tried a top in chartreuse, and it really worked out.

Good luck on your mission to try new things!

16 years ago

Dashrashi

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...winter shorts. I still kind of worry that I look like a fashion victim, but I really love the look, especially with tights and flat boots.

16 years ago

Srujana

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belts!! I've never in my life worn belts as an accessory prior to YLF....same goes with wearing leggings and skinny jeans and pencil skirts...I love how the support and care of this community has reworked my wardrobe...and in turn my self confidence =)

16 years ago

Laura

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Oh, I've pushed the envelope with loads of stuff, generally more in the fall (summer style is simpler for me, and not as much of an investment since the season is short). Right now I am looking for the next fashion envelope to push! I've gotten a little bored with the items I know are guaranteed to work for me ... San is really inspiring me right now, actually!

16 years ago

hanna

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i've always been pretty open to trying anything at least once, actually... but i think ylf has opened my eyes to how many more possibilities and boundaries there are to be pushed, and how to do that as tastefully as possible.

16 years ago

Anonymous

Booties. I realize that doesn't sound very revolutionary to most of you here, but I'm a very staid dresser. After checking in here daily for a couple of weeks, I mustered the courage to wear my Clark's Cone Sweet booties with a dress to dinner and a play earlier this week.
Will probably wear the same outfit again this weekend on a trip, since the pieces travel well and will suit the weather where I am going.
Now if only I could knew what to do about bag, jewelry, etc.....

16 years ago

Queen Mum

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I"ll add to my list...
leggings,
white button down
pearls (I would have thought them old lady before)
fishnets
"winterizing" a summer dress
dressing down a dressier dress with sandals and or denim jacket
pretty much just trying just about anything to see if it works. sometimes I'm stumped at what to do with something, and I'll pull out the most unlikely candidate from my closet and am pleasantly suprised a the results!

16 years ago

Michelle

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Oh, such a long list for me!!

Slimmer-cut pants, including skinnies
Leggings (still mastering it)
Non-black footwear (particuarly loving the versatility of metallic shades)
Huge necklaces that actually go over my tops
Moto jackets (my leather one is one of my favourite pieces)
Embracing scarves
Pearls (they come out several times a week now)
Proper-length summer pants (i.e. clams); I was never comfortable exposing my calves before
Layering (not doing so now feels odd)

As you can see, none of these are especially groundbreaking, but collectively they've made a world of difference to my style confidence.

16 years ago

Kristine

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I don't think of myself as all that adventurous, but since I've been here I've tried...

Batwing tops
Microfishnets
Trouser jeans
Skinny jeans tucked into tall boots
Belting shirts and cardigans
Button downs (I tried a little before, but now I wear them all the time)
Scarfs, knit and silk
Leggings (I wore them in the 90s, but not since, I bought a pair but haven't started wearing them yet)

Other than the leggings, these have all become part of my regular wardrobe.

16 years ago

Sihaya

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Skinny jeans. Boots. Layers. Mix and matching patterns in the same outfit.

16 years ago

yublocka

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Mine are not groundbreaking in the big scheme of things, but big steps for me:

- white jeans
- *small* heels
- yellow watch
- pencil skirt
- white woven tunic top (still to wear this yet)

16 years ago

puffenstuff

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Thanks for all the replies ladies - you all have inspired me to push my fashion boundaries!

So far on my list of things to try are:
leggings (tried now and love them!)
Belts over cardies
Moto jacket
Skinny jeans with boots (eek never thought I would say that!)
Adding more color into my wardrobe
Skirts in winter

16 years ago

Louise

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Oooo this could take a while!
* Skinny jeans
* Hats
* Skinnies tucked into boots
* Dresses
* Skirts and particularly pencil skirt
* Belting tops
* Leggings
* Legwarmers
* Leather moto jacket
* Ankle boots/ booties with skirts/ dresses.............
........I'll give anything a go now! x

16 years ago

fathenry

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layering tops
layering tights
wearing bracelets
nude fishnets
nude sandals
slouchy boots
tunics
leggings
belts
not buying items that are just OK, looking for things that really flatter

16 years ago

Maya

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I feel like my whole wardrobe is one big fashion risk and yes, it has paid off! High necklines is probably the biggest risk because they really are not flattering on me, but they have definitely paid off after finding out how to style them. I feel much more comfortable in them.

16 years ago

Dawn

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Oh, I love this thread:

Grey skinny jeans- when I posted my first photo of them on YLF, I thought they would be a return item. Instead, they received many positive comments and now have become an essential item in my wardrobe.

Cutting my hair short!

Over-the-knee boots... and styling them in a classy way. I've even worn my boots to my part-time job where all my female co-workers, including my boss, love them.

Fishnets, microfishnets and all associated lace tights- these tend to receive some funny feedback. Some of my male friends have called them hooker tights while my female friends love them...

Heels... actually, proper non-Converse shoes for daily wear!

16 years ago

yublocka

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Dawn I just wanted to say once again that I love your over the knee boots. I tried on a few inexpensive pairs at Target today, and while I didn't love those pairs in particular, this is a style I'm considering trying as well this winter if I spot another reasonably inexpensive pair. In fact I'm going to go look at your pics again now for inspiration!

16 years ago

Theresa

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wow this is really interesting - to read the things you guys are now embracing!

I'm such a newbie here that I think the only things I've taken on so far are:

leggings under dresses - LOVE IT
Accessories - I actually have a small collection now
Skinny jeans - only have my 1 home-altered pair, but I'm itching for more already!

It would be interesting to review this every year and see just how much everyone changes...

16 years ago

Jenava

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I will add one more: belted jackets. I need more belts!

16 years ago

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