https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-week-1-2 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:18:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-week-1-2#post-1876264 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 15:18:15 +0000 chirico (Chiara) 1876264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love that dress and how you look in it: very fab!<br /> Also, the cobalt sweater in the last outfit is a nice touch of brightness.<br /> I don't see anything wrong with dark colors in the winter: lighter colors would be impossible to keep CL! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-week-1-2#post-1876245 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 14:21:03 +0000 kkards 1876245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>what a great week you had! love #1...and that dress and sweater in #2, FAB, they work so well together (and totally hear you on the dress thing), #4 that blue is just the thing to perk up a dreary day...as for #3, i find that neck line just so hard to work with.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-week-1-2#post-1876230 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 12:30:25 +0000 Anonymous 1876230@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Tanstaafl&nbsp;</b>-- I am so glad you opted to participate with us. &nbsp;You are indeed part of a strong and supportive Forum. I hope that as the challenge progresses, you get to know everyone a lot better and make lifelong style friends. &nbsp;And these are style friends that will be honest with you and really help you shape your wardrobe. &nbsp;Those types of friends are so valuable. &nbsp;Best wishes. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-week-1-2#post-1876171 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 05:10:34 +0000 Anonymous 1876171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful outfits and polished for work. My favorite is #2. The fit of everything looks perfect, especially that jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-week-1-2#post-1876130 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 02:59:50 +0000 Jaime 1876130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous week. 1.2 and 4 are all fantastic - I may like 4 the best but it is a close call. I think your assessment of #3 is right - it suffers in comparison to your other very polished looks.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-week-1-2#post-1876119 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 01:51:03 +0000 Brooklyn 1876119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the chevron dress in no 2. Sassy! And I also really like no 4. The shape of the jacket and the way you are wearing the scarf. Stylish!<br /> ETA: I would love to see the dress with boots too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-week-1-2#post-1876051 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 20:18:08 +0000 Windchime 1876051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a nice variety of outfits this week! You are well on the way to achieving a polished, professional look at work. I love how you use scarves and necklaces to accessorize and agree with others that the dress is really stunning on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-week-1-2#post-1876047 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 20:08:56 +0000 karen13 1876047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great week! The dress in #2 is my favorite as well, polished, graphic and a great fit.That cobalt blue is a great color for you. Try the gray scarf with the pink sweater to pick up the gray pants? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-week-1-2#post-1876044 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 19:40:12 +0000 delurked 1876044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice dress ;)</p> <p>I also like the first outfit a lot. You look great and wear your outfits well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-week-1-2#post-1876021 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 18:10:13 +0000 SarahD8 1876021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, # 2 is an absolute standout but these are all lovely. I hope you do get the purple version of the cardi, it looks great on you and seems to work very well in your outfits. (This is coming from a person who owns a single style of cardigan in FOUR colors but honestly I do not regret it!)</p> <p>Re: outfit #3: I think a long pendant necklace would add a lot to this look. Maybe you’ve identified a hole in your accessories wardrobe? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-week-1-2#post-1875950 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 14:39:28 +0000 RobinF 1875950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are all great. My favorite is #4. I like the cardi, it looks like a jacket and is pretty with the blue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-week-1-2#post-1875945 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 14:29:37 +0000 Anonymous 1875945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wish I knew a way to do bold type on the phone. </p> <p>You look sensational in the dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-week-1-2#post-1875939 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 14:17:41 +0000 Anonymous 1875939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very beautiful outfits for these four days these costumes go wonderfully well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-week-1-2#post-1875932 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 13:59:05 +0000 tanstaafl 1875932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dianna - Thanks!</p> <p>Rachylou - I love the dress. I had stalked it online, but by the time it went on sale it was sold out in my size. I stopped in the store by me to try on something else and they had my size on the clearance rack! I lucked into it for $25!</p> <p>Mainelady - I don’t have any tall boots right now. I’m never sure whether to get flats or heels for wearing with skirts/dresses, and if heels whether to get a chunkier walkable heel or thinner dressier one. I’m also not sure how it would fit in at my office. I’ve seen others wear tall boots, but usually with pants or on more casual days. While we have no official dress code, government offices in DC skew very conservative. </p> <p>Does anyone know an easy way to bold type on an iPhone? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-week-1-2#post-1875892 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 11:22:42 +0000 Mainelady 1875892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All of your outfits are winners! #2 is my favorite. The style and fit of the cardigans look like they were made for you. Your scarf! I may need to copy that look.<br /> A thought about dresses, skirts and warmth. How about a pair of tall boots? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-week-1-2#post-1875890 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 11:18:28 +0000 Anonymous 1875890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi. <b>Tanstaafl</b>. &nbsp;There are times when a dark wardrobe can seem "heavy" to me, but right now, during the Winter months, dark colors seem so "right." &nbsp;It is like the outfits reflect the surrounding environment (heavy, overcast sky; barren landscape). &nbsp;Dark colors just seem right. &nbsp;At least, those are the colors I am reaching for most during this month. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-week-1-2#post-1875885 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 11:12:11 +0000 rachylou 1875885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That does it for me: I may have to copycat. The WHBM dress is definitively stand out(!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-week-1-2#post-1875744 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 00:33:25 +0000 Dianna 1875744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, 4 great outfits, but 2 is beyond fab. Loved it. My second favorite is number 4. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-week-1-2#post-1875737 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 00:28:09 +0000 Angie 1875737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My dear <b>tanstaafl</b>, you ARE part of this community. I hear you on the dress thing. Still, you look sooooo good in them..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-week-1-2#post-1875716 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 23:42:59 +0000 tanstaafl 1875716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looked fine when I read it, and sounded fine in my head, and I knew exactly what it meant, but my spell check didn’t like it either. But I couldn’t come up with a better word either. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-week-1-2#post-1875714 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 23:39:55 +0000 LaPed 1875714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanstaafl, not according to my spell-check, but I use it anyway. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-week-1-2#post-1875709 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 23:29:17 +0000 tanstaafl 1875709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sterling - you’ll be seeing more dark colors from me in the coming weeks. I sometimes think my wardrobe is too dark. </p> <p>Katerina - thanks! This is the first time I tried tying a scarf this way.</p> <p>Bonnie - I hope my plan works out. At the very least i’m putting more thought into what I’m wearing. </p> <p>La Pedestrienne - I think that might be why I was happy with the necklace this time, the balance between the shirt and necklace is in the pairing of the two graphic elements as well as the contrast between the structure and drapiness. Is drapiness a word? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-week-1-2#post-1875689 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 22:57:51 +0000 LaPed 1875689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, the dress in #2 looks super awesome! And I approve of the necklace in #1 -- it balances out the drapiness of the top. Colour combo in #4 -- the cobalt under the grey blazer -- has me all sorts of inspired. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-week-1-2#post-1875688 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 22:54:57 +0000 Bonnie 1875688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like all of your outfits. It sounds like you have a good plan going forward.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-week-1-2#post-1875654 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 22:02:57 +0000 Katerina 1875654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look very pretty in all your outfits! I LOVE nr 2 - it looks perfect. Stylish, professional and interesting. Personally, I like nr 4 very much too, the cardigan is so nice on you, the blue colour is beautiful on you and I like the scarf very much. You have tied it very nicely.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-week-1-2#post-1875573 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 19:48:54 +0000 Anonymous 1875573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with everything <b>Angie</b> posted!!&nbsp; My favorites are Numbers 1, 2, and 4!&nbsp; Yes, mostly dark colors.&nbsp; I must be in a dark phase of life because I am strongly drawn to these shades.&nbsp; The cut of the sweater in Number 4 is superb on you.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-week-1-2#post-1875465 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 15:51:42 +0000 tanstaafl 1875465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Angie</b> - Wow!&nbsp; I got a killer!&nbsp; I feel like I am now truly part of the group :)&nbsp; I always tell myself that I should wear skirts and dresses more often, but in the winter I worry about being too cold during my commute, and in the summer I hate shaving my legs.&nbsp; I bought these thick tights this year to make winter skirt/dress wearing more likely.</p> </p> <p><b>Toban</b>&nbsp;- With my limited wardrobe,&nbsp; mixing and matching is key and I usually buy pieces with that in mind.&nbsp; I love the shape of the grey cardigan as well.&nbsp; I think it works really well as a substitute for a blazer, keeping me warm and cozy while still giving some structure.&nbsp; It is the same style as the black cardigan in #2.&nbsp; I got both on sale from H&amp;M for $10 each.&nbsp; I have been debating getting it in a purplish maroon color from poshmark as H&amp;M is sold out of all colors except the marled one shown here.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-week-1-2#post-1875439 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 14:57:32 +0000 Toban 1875439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A lovely variety of work outfits this week, which should mix and match well over the challenge. The WHBM is fab on you and it is easy to see why it's your favorite. I really liked the grey jacket, too. It has a lovely shape. I look forward to seeing how you intermix it over the challenge. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-week-1-2#post-1875436 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 14:54:20 +0000 Angie 1875436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's GREAT to see your face. You are very pretty.</p> <p>#1 and #2 are KILLER standouts &nbsp;- especially #2. You need to wear dresses more often.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-week-1-2#post-1875423 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 14:26:43 +0000 tanstaafl 1875423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am joining the January 30x30 challenge as well. I am going to post my outfits weekly for the most part. </p> <p>My goals: Continue to refine my vision and style for work. I want to look more professional and put together without wearing a suit every day. I hope to identify what combinations of clothes in my existing wardrobe work best for me, identify any wardrobe holes, and identify any pieces that I should retire from my work wardrobe.</p> <p>My rules: I will post pictures of my work outfits weekly. Weekends and holidays are not in scope for me. I have a limited work wardrobe already, so I am not concerned with the total number of pieces I use. I will count them as I go, just for informational purposes. </p> <p>Week 1:<br /> 1. Tuesday - Black Blazer, Black Boot cut trousers, Blue/Black/White cowl neck shell, black pumps. The necklace seemed to work for this outfit, pairing well with the graphic print of the top, but it is a bit outside of my comfort zone. I prefer more classic jewelry in general. The blue in this top doesn’t photograph well, but in person is a vivid purplish blue. </p> <p>2. Wednesday - WHBM striped dress, black cardigan, black pumps. By far my favorite outfit of the week. Clean lines, simple jewelry, with a pop of color. </p> <p>3. Thursday - Black/white striped shirt, Blush sweater, Grey boot cut trousers,<br /> Black ankle boots. My least favorite outfit of the week. I struggled to put together a warm outfit for the frigid temperatures. The sweater was too thin for layering this way and showed lumps and bumps from the shirt underneath. I could find the right necklace to wear with this either. What I had either competed too much with the striped shirt collar or was too small and hid underneath it.</p> <p>4. Friday - Blue blouse, marled cardigan, Black boot cut trousers, grey floral scarf, black ankle boots. Again, warmth was my main goal, and I felt this outfit was more successful than the day before. The bright blue made it cheerier. I’m not sold on this scarf with this sweater, but again, it’s cold out there!</p> <p>Any thoughts and suggestions are greatly appreciated! </p>