What Should I Wear? - YouLookFab Forum

Hi Ladies,

I going to Melbourne tomorrow afternoon to surprise my mum for her birthday on Saturday. My sister is hosting Saturday lunch at her home and she is a wonderful cook and hostess. It won't be too dressed up but I want to look nice for mum. I do need to keep in mind that we usually have to take our shoes of at my sisters, which can adversely effect one's outfit:)

I am a bit flat about my wardrobe, but I am having my hair cut and coloured tomorrow. I suspect I will regain my mojo once my hair is fresh, but Im at the salon in the morning and heading to Melbourne at about 2.30 p.m. so I want to get organized tonight.

You know those days when you think about your closet and all you can see are two things?! So I am seeing skinny black jeans and my black oversized sweater (which you have all seen 100 times)! Wore this combo on Wednesday and I would really like to wear something that feels a little fresher, dressier and elegant. Now I do know I have everything I need in my wardrobe, I am just lacking inspiration.

Any ideas? Even a concept would be helpful as I don't expect you to remember the individual pieces (though I know some of you have exceptional recall). I am probably more inclined towards pants, rather than a skirt or dress but I am very open to suggestions. I am tempted to wear my diaper (harem) pants just for my sister, (that's what she calls them and she dislikes them intensely lol) but I prefer them with a heel.

Any inspiration at all would be appreciated.

xxx Deborah

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9 years ago

Caro in Oz

Veteran

What about a Metalicus Dress? The outfit with the jersey cardigan looked really fab.

ETA: This is the one I mean

http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....t-of-chaos

Deborah

Thanks Caro. I will scroll through my pics now and check which cardigan it was... how bad is that! I can't recall which one it was ha ha.

woops cross posted! Thanks for the link

Caro, thank you! I forgot I wore this combo. I liked this a lot. AND I could swap out those boots for my wedge heel boots which my sister may let me leave on in the house because they won't damage the floor boards

If I wear my large round silver stud earrings and add a simple long silver pendant, that would feel very 'out for lunch' to me,

The fog that is obscuring my brain is starting to lift

:Whatever you decide to wear you will look fab

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Dare I say that you may like to try a very subtle pattern, a neutral other than black, or some colour. Do you think it's time to add that back in to your wardrobe, Debs?

Thanks Angie! You might be just a little bit in my head! I am not feeling pattern but I am thinking about a touch of colour in my accessories and considering if there are any solid colours I want to wear:). My cobalt dress is on standby, styled in a similar manner to Caro's suggestion:). The question....can colour read as edgy ?

Lyn D.

Hmmm- yes a touch of colour might lift your mood too Deborah!

What does you Mum like to see you in?
I would wear boots for sure whilst the weather is cool and showery.

Next week is looking lovely- and it is nearly October too

Firecracker (Sharan)

How about harem leggings/pants? I love those on you. Would your mum find them fun?

shedev

I think color can be edgy. It might require a bit more thought than black.

Hah. Debs. Fun to be in your head.

Debs, OF COURSE colour can be edgy. But don't mix up Hard Edge with Edge. Moody colours are Hard Edge. The colours that I wear are not Hard Edge.

Thanks for the suggestions;). My mum and I have such different taste, so what she likes to see me in isn't really an option lol. You have inspired me tho and as I type I'm at the hairdresser and how I look when I come out May help with the final decision... I'm having some darker, cool toned foils !!

Angie thanks for the clarification:). I think my style might be about to evolve a little again;). While I don't really hold any belief in adtrogy, I am after all a Gemini!!!

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