https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/forum/what-to-wear Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 30 May 2026 03:24:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hiding-a-bad-short-haircut/page/2#post-2414136 Fri, 29 May 2026 18:15:41 +0000 tam 2414136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I only wish my bad haircuts looked as good as yours.&nbsp; You look beautfiul but I know it feels off when the cut is not what expected. Good luck as you work on getting it to the place you want! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hiding-a-bad-short-haircut/page/2#post-2414127 Fri, 29 May 2026 17:05:19 +0000 kate 2414127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look beautiful in both versions! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-denim-skirt%e2%80%a6classic-or-dated#post-2414126 Fri, 29 May 2026 17:04:27 +0000 LJP 2414126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A colleague wore one to work yesterday - a midi length. I have to say it's the first time I've seen anyone wear one in ages. &nbsp;I think they have regional popularity ..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/remaking-my-closet%e2%80%94loooong/page/2#post-2414107 Fri, 29 May 2026 14:04:20 +0000 Angie 2414107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>bj11111</b>, I know, right? SOOOO AWESOME! :)&nbsp;</p> <p>I suspect that the Levi's one will be better than the COS one for you. I've seen both. Levi's is a better length.&nbsp;</p> <p>My client sized up, and I stayed TTS. It's boxy in front, and round and billiowing at the back. I sized up two sizes and liked that too! However, I JUST bought a very bespoke acid wash Yorkie denim jacket that is oversized, so didn't want another.</p> <p>Maybe size up ONE size so that the sleeves don't drown you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/remaking-my-closet%e2%80%94loooong#post-2414106 Fri, 29 May 2026 14:02:06 +0000 Lisa 2414106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So much good advice here already. As others mentioned you already did all the hard word, you've sorted through your closet, removed what no longer works, AND you've identified where you want your wardrobe to go moving forward. Huge accomplishment, bravo! I wish you luck with your wardrobe update.&nbsp;</p> <p>For the outfits here, I like 5 with different shoes instead of a sandal and 6 for a work setting. And you look lovely in black! The taupe and cobalt suggested sound like they would be superb additions too if you want a dose of color.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breezy-black-and-white#post-2414104 Fri, 29 May 2026 13:57:34 +0000 Lisa 2414104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These gauzy wide leg crops are so perfect for hot days. The fit and drape is lovely on you and they look wonderfully versatile to style as well. Such a good wardrobe item for the heat! (and yes, we are back to hot weather as well, I've been in shorts when not having to dress for a work meeting this week) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-for-a-long-weekend#post-2414098 Fri, 29 May 2026 13:50:29 +0000 Lisa 2414098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've got everything covered. I personally find denim shirts are very versatile and would recommend bringing if you're bag as room. </p> <p>I like to always pack layers because sometimes temperatures feel different from home due to humidity, altitude, etc changes across regions. Have a safe and fun trip! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hiding-a-bad-short-haircut#post-2414097 Fri, 29 May 2026 13:47:53 +0000 Lisa 2414097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bummer you don't like your haircut, but no worries, to my eye it looks lovely on you. :)</p> <p>Waiting for hair to grow out is such a pain though, it's hard to be patient. I understand that all too well. I spent the past few years getting my hair repeatedly cut short (chin length to brushing top of shoulders). Every time I've gone to a salon they will recommend a short cut. I know my hair is thin and permanently seems to look like it's growing out the grey (it's not, I haven't colored in many years) but it's frustrating to repeatedly get the same style over and over. </p> <p>With our hot summers and my natural wavy pattern, short hair is terrible for me, because I can't tie it back easily. Everything sticks out all over the place which means lots of clips and hair spray to keep it all flat. I haven't had a haircut since last Sept, and it's just now finally getting long enough to tie up.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/over-this-sneaker#post-2414096 Fri, 29 May 2026 13:40:43 +0000 Lisa 2414096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adore the look of Adidas sneakers but have found them hard to fit my feet vs other brands (they are usually too narrow in the toe box for me). Thankfully there are many other brands that create fashion sneakers with a similar vibe, so there's something for everyone! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-denim-skirt%e2%80%a6classic-or-dated#post-2414092 Fri, 29 May 2026 13:34:09 +0000 Lisa 2414092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A classic skirt that can be very versatile. It's going to come down to how you style it to make it look "one trend" or "dated." Certainly worth some time to play around with outfit combinations to see what works for you and your lifestyle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/remaking-my-closet%e2%80%94loooong#post-2414088 Fri, 29 May 2026 13:20:33 +0000 bj1111 2414088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Janet, I missed out on that entirely. NUTS for Sacai of all the Japanese OG design houses. If only it weren’t so spendy even in resale </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/remaking-my-closet%e2%80%94loooong#post-2414086 Fri, 29 May 2026 12:01:07 +0000 Janet 2414086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a cool jacket for you! I’m reminded of a great gender-neutral reversible jacket that was offered as a Levi’s-Sacai collab. It was soooooo cool, and I saw it in a boutique in Philadelphia when another customer was trying it on. She ended up buying it, and no more were available, so that ship sailed. Nordstrom had a couple that were similar but not the same — I tried them both and the fit was all off for me. But so clever. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breezy-black-and-white#post-2414085 Fri, 29 May 2026 11:56:14 +0000 Janet 2414085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gauzy pants are such a win in the heat! You look cool and comfortable. We have just come out of a full week of rain and dreariness and yesterday was brilliant and the best of summer — high temps around 78 with low humidity and a good breeze (the sailboat people here were surely thrilled!). We will be slowly moving back into our usual sticky summer sadness soon enough, so I have my easy gauze pieces ready! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breezy-black-and-white#post-2414079 Fri, 29 May 2026 10:45:50 +0000 Dee 2414079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carol- Thanks, hope your new green linen pants will serve you well .<br /> ROBINF- So happy the heat is back, now I can finally wear my sandals again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-for-a-long-weekend#post-2414070 Fri, 29 May 2026 04:35:33 +0000 Sal 2414070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha! Well that’s one thing I won’t be doing!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/remaking-my-closet%e2%80%94loooong#post-2414061 Fri, 29 May 2026 01:31:33 +0000 bj1111 2414061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Angie, that is COOL. I had been eyeing the cos men’s jacket that is v reminiscent of Loewe and missed out on the xs—</p> <p><a href="https://www.cos.com/en-us/men/menswear/coatsjackets/denim/product/denim-shirt-jacket-indigo-1327473001" rel="nofollow">https://www.cos.com/en-us/men/.....1327473001</a></p> <p>so now off to stalk Levi’s —size up or get tts??? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/remaking-my-closet%e2%80%94loooong#post-2414057 Fri, 29 May 2026 00:29:13 +0000 Angie 2414057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>bj11111,</b>&nbsp;thank you for cracking me up ;)</p> <p>Woooohooooo to earth tones and cobalt with your black!&nbsp;</p> <p>Also, forgot to mention, I have a client who has a very similar look and style to you, and I just took her shopping at Levi's, where she went moggy over the "Blue Tab Japanese collection". I think you'd like it too - it's very unisex so try items across the genders. I just got a Japanese denim jacket from that collection that is cut BEAUTIFULLY. Think you'll like it too. VERY versatile:&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.levi.com/US/en_US/clothing/women/outerwear/womens-type-ii-trucker-jacket/p/A58840000">https://www.levi.com/US/en_US/...../A58840000</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hiding-a-bad-short-haircut#post-2414056 Fri, 29 May 2026 00:21:38 +0000 jasmine 2414056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I totally understand the pain of a haircut not turning out how you wanted, and how something can look good to other people but still not feel "right" to you. But honestly, I think you look really pretty in this cut. And I agree with Suz and Jaime that your son is likely just reacting to the fact that you look different. Don't cover your hair up for the baby shower, you look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/remaking-my-closet%e2%80%94loooong#post-2414052 Thu, 28 May 2026 23:29:23 +0000 bj1111 2414052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Janet, it’s a landslide, a race to the bottom literally.</p> <p>@LJP, you hit it on the nose. Being in the fashion capital where anything goes, I still have to show up clad without feeling like I gave up. Honestly, wfh days aren’t any better—when I see no reason to change out of pjs. I’m just going back to bed in a few hours! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/remaking-my-closet%e2%80%94loooong#post-2414050 Thu, 28 May 2026 23:15:14 +0000 Janet 2414050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, and LOL at Teresa. I say try the Miramars. I find the side stripe version especially forgiving. My issue is more evenly distributed around my waist these days than just in the tummy, but I get it. I mourn my old waistline. I can’t decide if it’s crueler or not that my bra band size stays the same while my waist circumference goes up, like everything is sliding down my body, LOL. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/remaking-my-closet%e2%80%94loooong#post-2414047 Thu, 28 May 2026 22:11:50 +0000 LJP 2414047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh and LOL to Teresa :).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/remaking-my-closet%e2%80%94loooong#post-2414045 Thu, 28 May 2026 22:08:37 +0000 LJP 2414045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't read all of the other replies yet &nbsp;- and I feel a bit weird commenting on the fashion direction of someone living in the fashion capital of the US, lol but here's my 2 cents:</p> <p>I love all of your looks and don't think the side striped pants in #4 are too long at all (as long as they aren't actually touching the floor). The only "issue" I have is with open toe shoes . &nbsp;They immediately casualize a look (plus I'm surprised that anyone in NYC goes open toed!) even thought the sandals themselves are dressy. My eye goes straight to them in each outfit, and I'm not sure it's right for the office? Although I wear sandals all summer at work too - but my workplace (non profit medical fitness) is more casual simply because we are in a suburb of a small city. &nbsp;Anyways, I'd vote for even a mule or more covered sandal if you hate shoes in the summer ;).&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/remaking-my-closet%e2%80%94loooong#post-2414042 Thu, 28 May 2026 21:38:38 +0000 bj1111 2414042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Debbie, transitions are hard! I think a simple stick pin or tie pin may be the ticket</p> <p>@Angie, YES to taupe. Felt left out of the the fun with caramel and warmer browns until I found a cool taupe. I think a Tiana in taupe would be just the right cold office topper. And yes to cobalt. The color hasn’t been too available. </p> <p>Lots of ideas to action </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/remaking-my-closet%e2%80%94loooong#post-2414041 Thu, 28 May 2026 21:22:22 +0000 Debbie 2414041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I need a garanimal system for retirement.</p> <p>You have an incredible sense of style. I definitely think you are on the something here. </p> <p>I like Janet’s idea of the tie top. I love the pearl brooch but I can see where you don’t for work. They’re a ton of interesting brooches right now and I am sure you can find something if you don’t have one already.</p> <p>You wear black well. I love black but sometimes think it’s wearing me instead of the other way around.</p> <p>The outfit with the scarf is my favorite. It’s dressy casual on trend and avant gard. </p> <p>I can’t wait to see what else you come up with. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-denim-skirt%e2%80%a6classic-or-dated#post-2414039 Thu, 28 May 2026 21:03:10 +0000 bj1111 2414039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you considered popping in a pair of tights for other seasons besides high summer? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-for-a-long-weekend#post-2414038 Thu, 28 May 2026 21:00:51 +0000 bj1111 2414038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well on vacation it pays to be prepared for all manner of activities</p> <p>Your travel bag has you covered for anything except high tea with the king </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-for-a-long-weekend#post-2414036 Thu, 28 May 2026 20:08:48 +0000 Sal 2414036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All packed! I added in both a shirt, the pink pullover and both pairs of footwear. Guava coat and olive raincoat. I am a little over packed but it’s not a trip where that matters as we are direct to the one hotel without moving around with bags.</p> <p>I kept in the three tees for walking and underlayers. I took out the brown stripes top- and also added a hoodie. That’s in case we go biking which is a strong possibility! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/remaking-my-closet%e2%80%94loooong#post-2414034 Thu, 28 May 2026 17:22:45 +0000 Angie 2414034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>bj1111</b>, glad that loafers are in full swing! Probably fine to expose toes now and then, although a GREAT capsule of closed shoes is in your favour.</p> <p>I KNOW Theresa can stomach anything you throw at her - with panache!</p> <p><u>Some more thoughts:</u> <ul> <li>Athleta Skyline Barrels are an idea in black. They come in petite. Size up. (#1)</li> <li>Keep a DRAMATIC patterned ruana at work for the cold. That will always work over voluminous tops and sleeves!</li> <li>Hear you on navy! It's more Preppy, which you are not. That said, I can see dark navy work well WITH all the black. Like this navy drawstring top over black pants. (#2)</li> <li>Also think that taupe can be good for you, and works beautifully with black. (#3)</li> <li>You used to wear cobalt blue, which pairs beautifully with black!</li> </ul> Things to thing about ;)&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/over-this-sneaker#post-2414033 Thu, 28 May 2026 15:28:05 +0000 catherine 2414033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have four pairs of Adidas Tokyo sneakers. &nbsp;My normal size in shoes is 9.5 narrow, and the Tokyos fit in 9.<br />I like how they look and wear them all day long. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/over-this-sneaker#post-2414032 Thu, 28 May 2026 15:04:07 +0000 elena 2414032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, I also noticed something happened to Nikes! I bought the cutest pair of Pacifics and they killed my feet. I guess they were way too wide and unsupportive, and it was actually painful to wear them. Nike used to be my go-to. I still have a few good pairs but I doubt I’ll buy more. If you like the Tigers, maybe that’ll be my next brand to try! </p>