YFL Challenge - Encore Challenges Buddingfashionista - YouLookFab Forum

Category

General

Welcome! Read about what to wear and how to wear it on the YLF Blog. Join the YLF Forum to ask specific questions or just chat about fashion and personal style. Or check out the curated list of things we love in YLF Finds.

Outfits Ensembles Trends Advice

YFL Challenge - Encore Challenges Buddingfashionista

Encore

Hi B - As a SAHM with a little one, I thought it would be fun if you could put together a casual outfit that incorporates either a dress or skirt.

I looked at your post and most were of pants and tunics. When I was at home with my little ones, I had similar outfits until I discovered that I could change things up by swaping pants for skirts and adding casual, easy to wash, no iron dresses.

So to change it up a bit and to still be comfortable maybe try a khaki or denim skirt with colorful tee or cotton dress with pattern? Since we are in summer, sandals and colorful necklace/bracelet would add some punch.

I feel like I am the last person to offer advice but here it is anyway Of course, use what you have - no need to buy anything new!

Feel free to use this as a base and I tweak as you please. It will be fun to see what you come up

General

21 replies

Latest reply was from Encore

Michelle

(website)

Veteran

bumping

hanna

(website)

bumpitty bump!

good luck with your challenge, b! here is your list:

1. kimlee
2. michelle
3. sihaya
4. anne

http://www.random.org.

Ruchi

Hi Encore,
First of all I would like to apologise for my absence.The little one has been keeping me busy.I love the challenge.I have been thinking about adding skirts and dresses to my wardrobe as summer is here.I do not own a khaki or denim skirt.I have been looking for a dress.I did buy a sheath dress that I liked but it had a see-through lining and so had to be returned.I do own a couple of cotton skirts in cotton and prints.Can I put an outfit with them?I will have a look at my closet and see what I can come up with.Thanks again for the wonderful challenge.

Ruchi

Encore

Absolutely Ruchi - use what you have is the challenge

I know the little ones keep you busy so no pressure - it should be fun!

Ruchi

Hi Encore,
Here are the links to the outfits.Thanks to some recent purchases,I was able to come up with these outfits.
The password is ylf2009
1. H&M top with BCBG skirt.I have to thank Maya for the heads up on the H&M sale.I bought the top yesterday.
http://s709.photobucket.com/al.....G_1934.jpg
2.Merona top with H&M linen skirt.
http://s709.photobucket.com/al.....G_1940.jpg
I am conscious about my arms in this top.Do you think that the top looks okay?This challenge made me think beyond my comfort zone and try some girly clothes.It was fun to come up with various ideas to make the most of what I have.

Ruchi

Joy

Veteran

Ruchi, both outfits really fit the challenge and look great on you. You have beautiful legs and should wear skirts!
I actually like the sleeveless top better on you than the first top. Don't be concerned about your arms. Great job!

hanna

(website)

i am LOVING both outfits! are the shoes comfy enough to chase after the little one? no need to feel self conscious about your arms either! unlike joy i actually prefer the first top, but that's just me, and nothing to do with how your arms look, LOL. will you be rocking these out and about anytime soon?

Ruchi

Thank you Joy and Hanna.You have made my day.I am undecided about both the tops.Even though I like the first one ,I feel that it makes me feels busty and for the second top,I feel that the high neck doesnt look good on me.
Hanna,the sandals in the first outfit have half an inch heel to them and are quite comfy.The sandals in the second outfit are dressy.I havent worn them in two years i.e.since I became pregnant with the little one.So I thought of wearing them just for fun.

Ruchi

kimlee

Veteran

Ruchi - You look amazing in both outfits! I agree with Joy you have a great legs and should show them off in skirts more often. And I am with Hanna, you should definitely take these outfits for a spin on the town.

Ruchi

Sorry Hanna,I forgot to answer your question.I plan to wear these outfits when I take my son to the library next week.They are so easy to put together and comfy.

Vani

Veteran

You did awesome Ruchi!! Both tops look great. I just like the first over the second, but thats just my innate love for white speaking Perfect for hot summer days.

cciele

Veteran

Wow, I can't decide which outfit I like best! I really like the sleeveless top -- nice pattern, and I think the neckline works for you. Both are great, summery, MOTG outfits!

shell

you look so fab! i really love the second outfit! there's just something i love about the colors and bangle!

greenglove

(website)

Veteran

You look gorgeous!!! My favorite is the second, I love the print with the brown skirt. Your arms look great, no worries. Great response to your challenge!!

Debora

Veteran

Great job, Ruchi! You look lovely in skirts and you have great legs! I love the Merona top on you. We'll have to change your name from Buddingfashionista to Fashionista-in-bloom!

Kristen

(website)

Veteran

Very nice! I have that Merona top too; the neck takes a little getting used to, but it looks so great I don't mind. I love how you paired it with brown; I may have to try that myself!

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Ruchi! You look absolutely GREAT. I especially love the top in the second outfit –my type of retro top :0).

You look exceptionally good in skirts and I hope that we’ve convinced you to take these fab outfits out for a spin. And let’s see you in some frocks too! Well done.

Maya

Veteran

I am late to the party but you look FAB. Glad you scored that top at the H&M sale. It was a pretty grand event.

bella

(website)

Veteran

Yay, you did really well but my favorite is the second outfit. That top with interesting color, gorgeous print and bright color suits you so well!

Ruchi

Thank you ladies for the kind words.I never thought that skirts could be so easy.The linen skirt was gifted by my sister and was ankle length.I have read so much about knee length skirts on this forum that I thought of shortening it.And wow!it looks so much better now.It has actually inspired my friends to shorten their ankle-length pants too.The only reason I paired the flowery top with the brown skirt was coz I thought that it will go well with the neutral brown.It looks much better than I thought it would.
Niva,you are my inspiration for trying the white colour.
Debora,I like the sound of Fashionista-in-bloom.
Kirsten,the neck does feel odd.I guess I will get used to it eventually.
Thanks for the encouragement,Angie.I have taken inspiration from your posts and the outfits posted by the stylish ladies on the forum.I considered myself to be fashion-challenged,but now dressing up doesnt feel like a lot of work.You are so right when you say that having a functional wardrobe is important.I have started following the in and out rule too.
Maya,I have never shopped at H&M.But when you wrote about the sale,I knew that I have to check this out.After reading your posts on Anthropologie,I did check that store too.The clothes are very good but the price range is beyond my budget.will wait for a sale.

Encore

Hi Ruchi - Sorry for chiming in so late - lots of deadlines at work and am taking a new night class - photography!

Well my dear, I agree with all - you look fantastic in both outfits and yes, you have great gams - show them off!

My personal favorite is the 2nd outfit but I really like the white top too. I have been looking for one just like that - and now I know where to find it!

Good job - you really are a Budding Fashionista!