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YouLookFab Forum » Forum: Dressing - Recent Topics https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/forum/what-to-wear Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:39:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Suz on "The endless spring refresh" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-endless-spring-refresh#post-2415324 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:07:28 +0000 Suz 2415324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've been shopping up a storm. Buying quite a lot, too -- though certainly a lot less than I have tried!  Late May and early June were what we calle "Juneuary" here -- lots of chilly days...but interspersed with a few crazy hot days. I've been getting a lot of wear from my white RL cropped wide legs. Also my pink denim jacket. And my new baggy Massimo Dutti pants -- crisp, architectural, fun to wear.  New items in Finds. The rest are older.  Suz on "Playing with a new asymmetrical top" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-a-new-asymmetrical-top#post-2415124 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:05:04 +0000 Suz 2415124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Unaccountably, I had no solid navy summer tops in my closet, and a solid navy top is an essential for my style. So I went out and bought a distinctly statement-like essential, LOL. BR on sale.  It's a cotton poplin boatneck top with an asymmetrical hem and...ties? I have figured out a few different ways to secure it and can probably work out more. I worried that it might be a bit fiddly, but the fabric stays tied quite well.  Showing it first with white pants because the contrast shows the shape (and I would probably wear with white bottoms sometimes.)  (1-3)  Then with a fun pair of Massimo Dutti pants about which I will have more to say eventually -- I am loving these pants. They're almost a perfect match for the top, so it's like a co-ord set. Of course they are longer on me than on the model, but so far I am liking the ankle bone length. I tried this version with a sparkly brooch. (4-5) Then with my Dries pants and another brooch. (6-7) Then with my old J. Crew skirt (8)  Then with the new Massimo Dutti skirt (9-10) Then with jeans as in the stock photo!  This is not a keep / return because I have cut the tags. But I thought it is an interesting enough piece that others might want to see it -- it comes in different colours.  Carol on "Ignoring a power neutral" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ignoring-a-power-neutral#post-2414262 Sun, 31 May 2026 21:56:08 +0000 Carol 2414262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I know some of you do this: Angie doesn't do much with black for her wardrobe, etc. I saw ads for white summer dresses today, and then compared them to my skin tone, and remembered white just isn't a great color on me. It should be--it is cool, and I believe I have cool-toned skin. But it tends to wash me out.  If it is in a pattern it's fine, or on the bottom, or perhaps with a colorful necklace between the dress/top and my face. I like to think I can pull off cream, but it might be my imagination. Some pastels, and I certainly seem to do better in darks, like charcoal, black, navy and jewel tones. Have you ever realized one of the basic neutrals (black, gray, white, beige, navy) is not for you? What did you do?  Also: do you know a cheap, free, quick or easy color analysis?  Do you think I could pull off cream, or is that my imagination?  Did you do a Viking funeral, play Taps or otherwise mourn when you realized you were breaking up with x neutral? :) My face shot included that I think shows my coloring.  LJP on "Culottes/long shorts/jorts wiw6.12.26" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/culotteslong-shortsjorts-wiw61226#post-2415147 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:03:46 +0000 LJP 2415147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've been messing around with orders/returns for a pair of long wide not-really-shorts for quite some time. I don't really care for a long straight Bermuda - I have a pair that I wear at home but they don't really give the look I want. I don't understand nor like the word "jorts" so I avoided those too - LOL. Cropped wide legs weren't right either.....and I finally landed on what Old Navy calls a slouchy wide leg culotte . Even that took an order and exhange for a smaller size before I was satisfied. They were Old Navy - cheap and that made me quite happy as who knows how long this look will stick. I've had them for a couple of months now and finally wore them today for the first time with a BR cotton poplin-ish zip front top. I love BR for their off-beat tops but the pricing on some of this stuff kills me. I've had this one for quite awhile but it needed some "customization " that I finally got done the other day. Anyways - I felt pretty good in this outfit - although I'm not sold on the shoes and jewellery. I can't keep buying new black footwear for every possible occasion and look though, so these will do for now. SUPER comfortable , and although the chunkiness may not be current, I like the height l get . I have my eye on some jewellery from a local company called Sunday Feel that specializes in sterling silver interesting pieces. My jewellery is feeing kind of meh at the moment and I may invest in a some of this line later this summer. <a rel="nofollow" href="https://sundayfeel.com/collections/jewlzz/products/bicoastal?variant=42817512144956">https://sundayfeel.com/collect.....7512144956</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="https://sundayfeel.com/collections/jewlzz/products/heart-tribe-necklace?variant=40773734334524">https://sundayfeel.com/collect.....3734334524</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="https://sundayfeel.com/collections/jewlzz/products/dark-siren?variant=40635457404988">https://sundayfeel.com/collect.....5457404988</a> The other long short/culotte I bought and love are these below from Gap. Linen blend with a drawstring waist. Very flowy and fun - wore them to work with a linen architectural -ish cut top and loved the outfit. fisherman sandals - Quince earrings - DConstruct bag - old Prada I couldn't give away - hahaha Comments welcome! bj1111 on "Madonna made me do it" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/madonna-made-me-do-it#post-2415286 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:39:10 +0000 bj1111 2415286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ According to vogue uk, Madge and her ripped jeans are back. Inspo photos from the 80s and 2026 In the last two photos I channel the 80s and 2026. I have worn the last outfit in the neighborhood. I guess this is the 20y cycle Suz on "More skirt stylings -- for Brooklyn" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-skirt-stylings----for-brooklyn#post-2415278 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:24:31 +0000 Suz 2415278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Brooklyn suggested that I might try the hip scarf with this skirt. Here are a couple of options. These scarves are rather large, so the ties are correspondingly long. I suppose I could tuck those in, but it would probably start to feel quite bulky. I have a few other scarves I can experiment with, but these were the ones that came immediately to mind. I haven't tried sitting/ walking yet; I'll need to do that to see if it is something I will enjoy wearing IRL. But it's a really fun idea and I can see it working, especially when travelling and you want some variety with one bottom. Plus, the scarf could be repurposed to cover shoulders, etc. in cooler indoor environments. Thanks for the inspiration!  Cookie on "Last chance to veto the dress of controversy" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/last-chance-to-veto-the-dress-of-controversy#post-2415119 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:33:06 +0000 Cookie 2415119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ (The controversy being that my mother—who will not be at this wedding—says I don’t look so great in it.) There are other things I could wear, though can I even find the return slip for the new dress? (Which is, for what it’s worth, the most comfortable option, though it also seems better with heels, which cancels out that factor a bit.) 1. The dress (with different shoes than last pic, also Fluevogs, but I’d probably wear the first ones). 2. The one I wore to the wedding last year. 3-6. An old dress I also wore to a wedding years ago, with different belt/shoe options (well, imagine black shoes for the last one, haha). No pockets sadly in this one, but more fancy vintage purse opportunity. Star (Lise) on "In or Out?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-or-out-1#post-2414875 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:14:35 +0000 Star (Lise) 2414875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi Fabbers A quick one. Should I tuck in the tee or not? If yes with or without a belt? If yes with a black or a cognac belt? I do have a preference after looking at the pics but would love to hear the Hive Mind. Thanks in Advance! Indigoprint on "WIW to DS wedding/reception" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-ds-weddingreception#post-2415004 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:55:33 +0000 Indigoprint 2415004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Fabbers helped me get sorted for my son's casual outdoor wedding. Despite gloomy weather predictions all festivities turned out lovely and rain free. #1 WIW to the reception held at a later date. The kimono was from my closet the top and pants new to me. Fun fact the brides colors were blue and green. #2 for the wedding I was able to shop my closet. MOB did not wear the dress that I had been informed of, but I blended in. Interestingly, many people changed into quite casual clothing after the ceremony, something I was not prepared to do, but I was comfortable throughout the lovely event. Suz on "Outfit Lab: Help me style this godet skirt. Pic heavy." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-help-me-style-this-yoked-skirt-pic-heavy#post-2414454 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:20:38 +0000 Suz 2414454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi, all -- I'm a fan of yoked skirts because I like the way they keep the fullness away from the midsection. I currently own 4, one purchased in 2023, one bought last fall, and two bought this year.  ETA: I now know that I own only two yoked skirts -- to be shown in a future post! This skirt is, as Angie instructed me, a godet skirt, and the other one I have is tiered. Skirt terminology FTW.  I would like some help styling this one. It is from Massimo Dutti and it appealed to me because it reminded me of some matchstick skirts I had in the 90s, because it will travel well, because it has a lovely cotton lining (so it will be cool), and because I thought the colour work work well with my new pink denim jacket. It looks really fab in motion -- lots of swish!  They call the colour "pale pink" but in real life, it is a sort of muddy rose. Here, I've thrown it together wiith everything I could think of trying. Warning: the colours are all a bit off due to the light situation. I did my best.  Questions: <ol> <li>Which looks do you prefer? </li> <li>Which footwear do you prefer and do you have any other suggestions? I fear the  cream fisherman's sandals may have to go because the leather is just so stiff and scratchy -- I have not broken them in with a year of wear. If I have to let these go I would like to replace with another cream or white sandal of some kind. </li> </ol> Pics 1-4. I don't own a true sweatshirt but this is my version of the sweatshirt and skirt look. I like these options.  Pic 5: my sentimental cotton Lands End sweater (bought for my mother and kept after she died.)  Pics 6-9 with my Rails silver top, untucked and tucked. Different footwear options.  Pics 10-11 -- with a floral top from Simon's and pink jacket.  Pics 12-14 -- with a basic white shirt tucked, and oversized cropped denim jacket.  Pics 15-16 -- a blue top from Everlane. I could also tuck this.  Pics 17-18 -- denim tank.  Pics 19-21 -- with J. Crew print cotton tank -- untucked and tucked.  Pics 22-23 -- another J. Crew top, ditto.  Pics 24-25 -- linen shirt from BR.  Pic 26  -- cream Everlane top. Pics 27-28 -- attempt at a tonal look but I don't think it works.  Pic. 29  -- linen top tied.  Pic 30 -- with a puffed sleeve shirt from Zara I am sending back because I think it is too much.  Thanks for looking! I didn't bother with jewellery etc. but will take advisement.  Any other styling suggestions gladly taken!  Indigoprint on "Insect repellent clothing?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/insect-repellent-clothing#post-2414478 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:32:29 +0000 Indigoprint 2414478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Does anyone have experience or thoughts on insect repellent clothing? LJP on "In the "what are we doing /wearing" series:" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-the-what-are-we-doing-wearing-series#post-2414584 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:33:26 +0000 LJP 2414584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What are you wearing to workout in in the summer months outdoors (heat and sun etc) ? And by work out, I mean walking, cycling, playing pickleball, tennis, whatever you are doing. And if you're in a gym, tell me what you are wearing these days ! I ask this for two reasons: 1. personally I feel frumpy and old-lady-ish looking in the outdoor uniform I've been wearing for years: golf skirt, or 7 inch inseam athletic shorts, and a shapeless tech fabric tank . Sometimes shorter shorts, but not too often . Nothing is very fitted because I'm not comfortable in stretchy tight -fitting tops especially. That ship has sailed. I'm on holidays this week and have been outside everyday getting in the cardio/steps I don't manage to achieve when I'm working ......and I'm wearing everything I own. I took one look at myself in the mirror today before heading out and didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Shapeless and frumpy with a golf hat on to top it all off. Maybe the significant birthday I just had has me in a tailspin, but I feel my workout style needs a kick in the @%%. For indoor weight workouts, I care a lot less as it's just me and the tv - at home - so I'm in any old t-shirt and shorts. I don't exercise at work. 2. a big part of my job is buying and merchandising the "pro-shop" at the gym I work at. I don't like referring to it as a gym because it's SO much more than that, but for the sake of simplicity..... The market I'm selling to is women (and men, but forget them for now, lol) between 40 and 75ish. Everything I source I have custom decorated with our logo or current "motto" (One Body for Life) . On any given day I'll see between 500 and 600 people if I'm up at the reception desk or out in the gym itself , so I see EVERYTHING everyone wears. Women wear capri length leggings and t-shirts - with the exception of the very fit ones who wear the old-school fitted Lulu tanks/w/bra type of top and shorts ( I noticed Uniqlo had a ton of those bra tank workout tops too) . Some of them take pride and care with what they wear, and the ensembles are nice and fit well. Others just don't care. I am looking for outside input -tell me what you all are wearing please !!!. ETA: and colour ! What colours are you wearing for your gear /exercise wear ?? Ket on "Hiding a bad short haircut" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hiding-a-bad-short-haircut#post-2413954 Wed, 27 May 2026 17:07:33 +0000 Ket 2413954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am dealing with a haircut gone bad. Despite really discussing length and all the particulars with my stylist and doing a dry cut... the hair cut didn't turn out as expected. All the shag layers caused my curls to "boing" and shrink significantly. The goal shag turned into a round, 50s kind of style. I'm one week away from a baby shower out of state. :S Thinking I'll find a scarf in a coordinating color as my kaftan, and tie my hair up into a turban shape at this point. Ordered a blow-dry brush to straighten my hair with. If it helps, great. If it doesn't, I'll return it.  <div> </div><div>Photo 1: before. It actually was quite good, needed a little layering refresh.  Photo 2: 1950s Ava Gardner meets Hobbit (I'm laughing at myself, no worries) Photo 3: goal photo  </div><div> This summer will be the Great Growout. I once had hair even shorter than this (and truly more Hobbit than you can imagine) and somehow, it did finally grow out. :} I will need to be patient, especially since the curls shrink length.  Hubs is being kind and gentle. Little Man said, as only an innocent child can: "Mom, your haircut looks terrible. I do not like it." Ha! </div><div>I don't hate myself. But whew... not what was anticipated. Even my stylist remarked how short and curly it turned out. She's been my stylist for 3-4 years now, and this is the first time I've walked away secretly crestfallen. Yes, I could have said something. But there isn't really anything to save a heavily layered shag at this length -- without possibly going even shorter. A valuable lesson is now learned: the shorter and more layered my hair, the curlier and shorter it's going to be.  </div><div> </div><div>Anyone else have a goal haircut turn out differently than expected?</div><div>Anyone grow out a short haircut --or any haircut-- they didn't love? </div> bj1111 on "Tale of two silhouettes (lab)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tale-of-two-silhouettes-lab#post-2414422 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:39:07 +0000 bj1111 2414422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ In a previous post I asked for help with earrings vs necklace. Went either earrings —thanks for playing But I was still uncomfortable with the silhouette which felt blocky and changed to narrower shorter pants with brogues instead of pointy flats. Neither outfit is a 10 and I’m trying to breakdown why or how to improve The first is my planned outfit which in the photo didn’t look so bad as I felt in person. Also Teresa my belly pooch is particularly poochy under the blousiness of the top. I did like the extended line of the gold belt. It seemed like the pants need to be less stiff like drapery palazzo pants or narrower. The second outfit at the time felt more comfy tho dark and in the future I might wear with see thru knee socks. Would even narrower pants or wider more cropped pants improve ? Or is it the top??? bj1111 on "Pearl necklace or dangly earrings" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pearl-necklace-or-dangly-earrings#post-2414307 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:33:46 +0000 bj1111 2414307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Work dinner Yay —necklace Nay—earrings Accessorize me Also I look blocky I think the shirt need narrower pants. I guess I’m doing volume on volume bj1111 on "Wearing my “dowry”" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-my-%e2%80%9cdowry%e2%80%9d#post-2414209 Sat, 30 May 2026 19:53:24 +0000 bj1111 2414209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Rooting around in my “archives” aka my Midwest closet for summer play clothes to shift to the big city. I found a pearl necklace and earring set mr bj1111 gave me around our wedding or thereafter. I wore it for a few years but I’m a “choke the horse” sized jewelry girl so they went into storage @kkards post on athletic pants got me to surgerize a new pair worn with and old Hanes nano tee. Suddenly the pearls seemed just the thing to make it “me”. Comfy Ecco sandals and it’s off to the farmers market. @Angie, I see you pearl twin. Any other beautiful pearl wearing ladies? Ps: bag straps are the bomb for phone straps uneasyshopper on "This denim skirt…classic or DATED?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/this-denim-skirt%e2%80%a6classic-or-dated#post-2413921 Wed, 27 May 2026 12:50:32 +0000 uneasyshopper 2413921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ In my closet, I rediscovered this Ann Taylor denim skirt with front slit. Slim fit. Hits mid knee. Well made. It’s several years old. Wear it or donate? TIA for your weigh-in! bj1111 on "Remaking my closet—LOOOONG" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/remaking-my-closet%e2%80%94loooong#post-2413890 Tue, 26 May 2026 23:13:14 +0000 bj1111 2413890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Tl/dr I need to get dressed for work and maybe a garanimals system. I have literally gone thru 80% of my closet after a 20# weight loss and spent an afternoon rolling around in my closet. The bed pile (pic1) is AFTER I amassed two donation bags of saggy bottomed jeans and pull down pants—ie pants I can pull down without undoing the zip. Feels like starting from scratch. GOAL: 5 summer outfits that I can reach for and go to work. Work context. Boss always in a custom made suit. Not ostentatious, just well fitting and boss like. Boss’s boss is in jeans and a tee in the office when not presenting in front donors and the public. I would like to : —be appropriate to meet with both on the same day and match their vibe as a sign of respect for the office while still being authentic —minimize buying new clothes that won’t transition well to a retirement that while not imminent is not 10 years away. —remain appropriately dressed as I transition across the many areas of the city from Harlem to the UES to the LES. —sartorially KILLER TALL ORDER I know. You ladies have such great perspectives and a seemingly photographic memory. Finally ready to hear it. I have some candidate outfits. The first (pic 2) with the polka dot top is probably fine as is. Maybe a closed toe loafer that has come sort of element that reads like dots/spots for bookending the blouse. And no baseball cap Pic3 I like this although with shoes for work. Need a concept shoe to make more work appropriate. Like refined loafer in black or maybe the pointy toe suede espadrille. Or even the one of the one from pic8 Pic4 feels like something I should like but it doesn’t gel for me. Is it the pant? Is it the jacket? Pic5 I like the shape. The brooch is too much. Without it I’ve lost the interesting bit about the outfit and how do I make the sweater more summer hot? Don’t have a tee in this shape. Pic6 is solid work day —for summer I would carry the coat for the icebox office and swap the boot with tabi mary Jane’s? Pic7 you’ve seen. Work appropriate? I I get cold I can just repurpose the scarf? Thanks in advance. Will space out the rest of my posts to avoid fatiguing everyone Dee on "Breezy Black and White" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breezy-black-and-white#post-2413854 Tue, 26 May 2026 16:08:26 +0000 Dee 2413854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The heat is back on and these gauzy wide-leg black crops are so comfy and easy to wear when it gets hot and humid. They were bought at The Bay just before Covid. Drawstring elastic waist and it even has pockets. Kept things pretty simple with an equally breezy white gauze button-up top, then went a bit bolder with a black & white stripe tie-waist tee. The heat isn't going to last but I'm enjoying it while I can. Anyone else feeling the heat? Sal on "Capsule for a long weekend" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/capsule-for-a-long-weekend#post-2413881 Tue, 26 May 2026 22:27:56 +0000 Sal 2413881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am off to Melbourne for five days and am packing right now.  It is winter, and will have a mix of cool and slightly wet weather.  But not freezing (5-18 degrees C) - I will be taking a checked bag. Activities will include watching sport (in the day), a comedy show and a musical at the theatre (matinee), seeing friends and family, and city walking, coffee etc.. The dressiest occasion is probably the theatre and I will wear the black trousers, cream cardigan and either boots or black shoes. Shoes One pair trainers (not shown) Navy sneakers Either cream boots or Mary Janes (which ones) Coats/Jackets Navy blazer Cord blazer Either guava wool coat and raincoat or tan columbia (which one) Other warm pieces puffer vest (not shown) cream cardigan Tops Brown and cream stripe long sleeve or denim shirt or both? Ecru and navy stripe tee (do I need this?) Navy turtleneck blue long sleeve (for walking under vest) blue, black and white tees (not shown - more for layering or walking) Bottoms Cream jeans Blue wide leg jeans Black trousers Black side stripe trackpants leggings x1 or 2 Bags Either black or rust (which one) Backpack (not shown in case we do a long day of city walking) A scarf as well and a couple of hats (one cap and one beanie) and a belt or two. Interested in - - Cream boots or Mary Janes - will probably only get one or two wears but I want one non sneaker option - which coat or coats?  I want one waterproof choice. - which handbag - black or rust - denim shirt or striped tee or long sleeve top (or all of them?) Looking forward to it!! Carol on "Over this sneaker" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/over-this-sneaker#post-2413907 Wed, 27 May 2026 03:59:07 +0000 Carol 2413907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This sneaker shape, this Adidas shape, so on trend...is something in any other year that I would love. With its sleekness, its sock-like quality, but like from a pro footballer...it has an undeniable style.  But it is kind of ubiquitous now. I cease to associate it with sweaty, determined soccer players, or cool French kids. Now I associate it with everything, everyone, everywhere...it feels a bit sanitized. I do have something kind of in this shape, and I still wear them frequently. But I am more excited now about the Adidas shell toe, a throwback to my raver days.  It looks like they are making them, so I will have that on my radar. In this flat-ish shape of shoe, I am still interested in sneakerinas. I don't know if I will make that happen. I know that most stylish people will experiment with everything...I guess I just have a certain thing with shoes.  Maybe with a tracksuit, though...I would wear either of these with a track suit. Bring back the sporty flavor.  aloha emily on "In the Style Doldrums" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-the-style-doldrums#post-2412769 Tue, 12 May 2026 21:14:52 +0000 aloha emily 2412769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Would love ideas for how to escape the style doldrums without going on a shopping spree. I’m bored of my clothes and bored of clothes in general. I know some steps to take, but some are hard (like making time to style my hair and apply makeup) and some require more sartorial skill than i currently have (like finding business looks that work in tropical heat). Mindlessly scrolling is so much easier! Sadly less effective, though. Any suggestions? Ways to follow through on what i know i need to do? Other ideas to spark interest again? kellygirl on "WIW and surprise Fabber meeting!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-surprise-fabber-meeting#post-2413291 Tue, 19 May 2026 03:52:44 +0000 kellygirl 2413291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ DDs were in town this weekend for a family wedding in Napa. It was at an estate outdoors—the venue and the bridal party was breathtaking. Everyone looked fantastic. Floor length dresses, midi dresses and even a few shorter cocktail dresses with fascinates. Quite the diversity! DD1 wore a dress she found at consignment in NY, DD2 found a gorgeous ruffle dress at Nordies and I found a dress at Marshall’s. (DD1 is the fashionista in the family so we had to get final approval from her before cutting the tags) We drove back to the bay area on Sunday and stopped at the local mall and who did I run into but Slimcat! It was quite a surprise and so much fun to meet her in person. She is as poised and elegant in person as she appears in the forum! It was quite the treat! 1 -travel clothes and stop for coffee in Napa 2- rehearsal 3- purse and jewelry 4- wedding attire Thanks for looking! uneasyshopper on "50th reunion" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/50th-reunion-1#post-2412874 Wed, 13 May 2026 19:22:40 +0000 uneasyshopper 2412874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What to wear to a 50th high school reunion in the midatlantic region in June? I can rule out tiered or flounced or pleated or drop-waist skirts, which make me look dumpy. Same with white pants, a mistake I've made over and over. (Whenever I see photos of me wearing them, I find I look especially bottom-heavy.) I’m 5’4”, a bit of a pear, basically a size six with narrow shoulders. I’m too short to wear anything maxi. Could probably handle midi. Bunions have made shoes a huge challenge, though shoes have been a life-long challenge for me. (Gosh, what a NEGATIVE post! Sorry!) The event will be held at a hotel (with A/C), but this is not a formal event. I don’t think I even need to wear “cocktail attire.” I tend to look best in something waist defining. I’m fussy about fabrics — prefer cotton or linen for summer. I’m not a fan of synthetics…too hot. Thinking about this dress from Dillards because of the color and the cotton fabric —not sure about the enormous bow from the sash though. Would truly appreciate your sage advice! Many TIA! <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.dillards.com/p/vince-camuto-solid-v-neck-cap-sleeve-belted-midi-a-line-dress/521258329">https://www.dillards.com/p/vin...../521258329</a> Star (Lise) on "It was Spring and then I blinked" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-was-spring-and-then-i-blinked#post-2413193 Mon, 18 May 2026 12:25:56 +0000 Star (Lise) 2413193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi Fabbers I'm wondering if anyone else had this experience this year. Talking about seasonal dressing here. Early Spring, what I call Cold Spring, was more like Winter this year. Only on 4 May I changed to lighter knits, sleeveless puffer vest, etc. now on 18 May it is too warm for even a long sleeve Tee on it's own! I was just finding my groove, which combos I was enjoying. I haven't even worn many of my Spring clothes and, 'bam', it is Summer clothes required. I realise I have far too many clothes for this weather window, all of two weeks this year! Anyone else have this situation? Jamie on "So…if leggings are out…." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/so%e2%80%a6if-leggings-are-out%e2%80%a6#post-2412594 Fri, 08 May 2026 20:19:23 +0000 Jamie 2412594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So, if leggings are out, and I agree, what does one wear with a tunic and look modern? I feel so good in a tunic. Thank you all. pirouette on "Trying on jeans in my wardrobe" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-on-jeans-in-my-wardrobe#post-2412389 Wed, 06 May 2026 08:30:57 +0000 pirouette 2412389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have enjoyed all the conversations regarding styles of jeans. I am delighted there are so many shapes available at the moment. I wore relaxed skinnies and boyfriend jeans until very recently but as a late adapter I am now embracing some new styles. I am posting a few different pairs the pictures are just trying on different combinations of tops shoes and jackets to see what works. I haven’t done my hair or makeup so apologies in advance.  bj1111 on "Waist scarf" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/waist-scarf#post-2412502 Thu, 07 May 2026 14:31:00 +0000 bj1111 2412502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Went with the side apron to break up the black. Also depoofs the skirt. Seems more popular a couple of seasons ago Off to the coal face Lisa on "A Swing And A Miss" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---a-swing-and-a-miss#post-2412588 Fri, 08 May 2026 19:05:09 +0000 Lisa 2412588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hello. #1 to #3 - Pink Popover with White Jeans Today's outfit felt like a miss to me. I enjoy the pink top paired with the white jeans, but a different sneaker/shoe would have been better to my eye. The outfit feels very bottom heavy with all the white for some reason. Or maybe it's because the top feels a little more western than sporty to me? #4 to #6 - Pink Popover with Blue Jeans So I restyled the pink top with light blue jeans, cowgirl boots and a hat. Felt much better about this combination. :)  Thanks for looking! Ket on "Linen...sheets." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/linensheets#post-2411628 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:01:30 +0000 Ket 2411628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Linen and I have rarely crossed paths. Too stiff. Too earthy. Too much body, not enough drape. I had one pair of chocolate linen cropped wide- leg "gauchos" in the early 2000s. (Remember when cropped everything was the rage, especially jersey gaucho pants?) They were from Old Navy and I really loved them. But otherwise, I haven't loved linen.  Until now.  Sheets have been a hard thing for me and Hubs. My husband runs hot and I need a lot of temperature regulation. My body temp can run from cold to warm to sweaty in one night. Not every night, but on occasion, I do experience a lot of variation.  Cotton is either too rough or too. Last year's set of organic cotton sheets were sateen weave. (Didn't realize it until it was too late.) The sateen weave left us both clammy. Then the sheets tore last month. Percale honestly hasn't been that much better.  Bamboo was a great disappointment. Not at all as "cool" or temp regulating as promised. The set we had frayed at the corner pocket seams after only 6 months.  <div> </div><div>Enter linen.  I had never considered linen sheets. I kept researching which sheet material to try next. Linen kept coming up everywhere. Found an organic set. I am in LOVE! I never wake up overly warm or cold. And we are both dry upon waking. The texture of this particular brand is soft in a toothy way. It's like heavyweight flannel fabric had all of the flannel flocking rubbed off. Too early to tell how they'll hold up to wear and use. But still, very, very happy.  </div><div> </div><div>I have no plans to wear linen, but I'm forever converted to sleeping on linen!</div>