WIW and Stuck on Express - YouLookFab Forum

Hi,

It would appear I was stuck on Express this past week. Every outfit has something from Express in it.

#1/2-Furry Vest (again)
I previously wore this furry vest in this post and the suggestions were to wear a lower contrast top and remove the belt. Any better now? #2 is a close up of the vest's texture.

#3-Two Tone
I am continuing to play with the whole minimalist/classic idea. This day was another attempt. This top is similar to the tank version Angie recommended previously. It is indeed very soft.

#4-Shirt and Sweater
It's funny I always grab shirts in the store and then struggle to wear them at home. Here was a layered look. I tried pushing up the sleeves, it looked nicer that way, but I was too cold to leave them pushed up.

#5-Gray Blazer
I am trying to SYC. This blazer has sat unworn since August. For some reason it's been a struggle to wear this piece. This is another day I suspect pushing up the sleeves would look nicer, but until it gets warmer (it was 9F when I got up this day) I'll keep skin exposure to a minimum.

#6-Stand By Look
My winter stand by formula, top, scarf, boots and jeans. #7-To show the sweater alone, sometimes I think my scarves hide my sweaters too much.

Comments/Suggestions are welcomed and thanks for looking!

Outfits:
#1/2-Furry Vest (again)
Vest/Waistcoat-BR
Sweater-Express
Tank-American Eagle
Jeans-Hudson
Cowboy Boots-Durango

#3-Two Tone
Cardigan-Eddie Bauer
Leans-Kenneth Cole
Top-Express
Tank-Halogen
Boots-Cole Haan

#4-Shirt and Sweater
Sweater-BCBG Maxazaria
Shirt-Express
Scarf-Nordstrom
Jeans-Lucky Sweet n Low
Booties-Clarks

#5-Gray Blazer
Blazer-Esprit
Top-Tommy Hilfiger
Tank-Eddie Bauer
Jeans-Express Stella Skinny
Boots-Frye

#6-Stand By Look
Scarf-Rachel Zoe from QVC
Sweater and Skinnies-Express (Jeans Stella cut)
Boots-Ugg
Tank-Halogen

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15 years ago

Mellllls

Veteran

your outfits are great! i really love the vest in the first 2. and i like how you layer two different knit sweaters on top of each other..i struggle to do that. with respect to the gray jacket, i think it would look better with a shirt with more color underneath.

tarzy

Great outfits. You have a great jeans collection! (I just bought that same sweater you have in #6/#7! I love the length on it.)

(Sorry - duplicate!)

Sveta

(website)

Nice week, Lisa. My favorites are ##4 and 6 - they are the most flattering on you IMO.

Jonesy

Ditto what Sveta said! I especially love 6 because of the jazziness the scarf brings to the mix, and how the sweater hugs your curves, especially your waist, and shows them off!

bella

If you wear those Cole Haan boots to swap on Saturday, I am gonna steal them from you! I am really looking forward to seeing you again irl Lisa!

kellygirl

Fab week, LIsa! I especially love 1, 4 and 6 on you. That furry vest is so fun--I love it unbelted. Love the layering in 4 and the body hugging fit of 6 with those boots and gorgeous scarf! You look like you've found your style groove!

FoolOfATook

Active Member

I love each one, but I LOVE that furry vest. It looks so warm and soft! I'm going to have to try some copycat looks. Thanks for the inspiration!

taylor

Such a great week as usual. I almost feel I could spot you in a crowd ..I have come to know and love your style:)

Refugee

Not sure why you're having trouble wearing the gray blazer. Looks a versatile basic to me. The sweater and shirt in number 4 looks like they might have possibilities for a 70s vibe with some bootcut/flared jeans

Lisa

Mellllls -Thanks! I'm often cold so layering is a must for me. I find if I layer a thin knit under a chunky one I can layer two knits. If the knits are too thick, it doesn't work for layering. Then I use blazers to layer with my bulky knits.

Tara-Thanks! Yes, these Express sweaters are really quite nice. And I like the design of this one, it slims the areas that need slimming.

Sveta -Thanks!

Jonesy -Thanks! You are spot on about this sweater, I wish they still had it in stores as I would have doubled up on these.

Bella -Thanks! It's going to be great to catch up. Last time in NYC was too short. If I wear those boots I don't think I will take them off.

Kellygirl-Thanks! I want to start incorporating your idea, more dresses at some point. Maybe when SYC is over.

FoolOfATook -Thanks! I enjoy when my posts start new ideas. Don't forget to share your copoycat looks.

Taylor -Gosh, thanks! *blushing*

Refugee -Thanks! I find the gray looks off to my eye with black, and with white. Maybe I'll just post with those colors and see what the verdict is. I like the bootcut idea. It appears my current bootcuts are thinner than they used to be. I'm excited to try out some of the newer bootcut/flare styles that are in stores. So fun!

Bump (because I bumped my own post off the page after responding to others)

Angie

Fashion Stylist

You could model for Express, Lisa! Your outfits are great!

You seem to be really fine tuning and streamlining your looks this year and I'm digging it. I am all over #5 = clean, cozy and casual in a fabulous way.

Lynne

Gorgeous! 3,4, and 6 are my favourites because they accentuate your teeny tiny waist! Lucky you!

Isis

Your legs look a mile long in 4, my favorite! I like the two-color look, as shown. For a variation, a brighter scarf of a different color could change this one up.

Angie-Thanks! It's been work, but all the information I've been gathering from YLF is starting to sink in, and materialize.

Lynne-Thanks! A tiny waist, you are too kind.

Lisa, I am going to try to layer two knits tomorrow if I don't have to go to court. If I'm in court, I'm going to try it on Wednesday.

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