https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/925-angie-ensemble-love Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:19:03 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/925-angie-ensemble-love/page/2#post-1563542 Sun, 27 Sep 2015 04:00:20 +0000 Jeanne M 1563542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As someone who is fairly new to these forums and still finding her fashion feet, I'd just like to say that the outfit pics from you gals are simply inspiring. I'm so grateful for your confidence, your willingness to share and put yourselves out there, and most of all for the atmosphere of support and constructive criticism you all provide. &nbsp;Hopefully I'll get to the point where I'm comfortable enough to enter the fray with my own selfies, but until then a sincere thank you to all of you.</p> <p>Lisa, YOU. LOOK. FAB! &nbsp;I think if your husband knew how much your generosity mattered, he would be taking your pics himself! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/925-angie-ensemble-love/page/2#post-1563518 Sun, 27 Sep 2015 03:26:14 +0000 Debbie 1563518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this outfit on you. The color looks amazing on you.<br /> When I first started posting photos my husband wasn't on board. Then he noticed the self-confidence changed and I wasn't saying "I have nothing to wear". I pulled things out of closet and found new ways to wear them.<br /> He now occasionally asks if I want him to take a picture.<br /> WIW pictures do help us view our wardrobes in a different way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/925-angie-ensemble-love/page/2#post-1563483 Sun, 27 Sep 2015 01:57:39 +0000 Jaime 1563483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First about the blouse - it looks fantastic on you! Great with the jeans. As an aside, I actually ordered and returned this blouse. I thought it would be a slam dunk but the color was a bit off and it just didn't look right. It looks perfect on you.</p> <p>Since my husband is a (renowned in our circles) hobby chef and reads about food trends, chefs and so on we can often meet minds by analogy. He doesn't participate in a forum, but he gets it. Not sure what he would think otherwise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/925-angie-ensemble-love/page/2#post-1563455 Sun, 27 Sep 2015 00:29:47 +0000 Marilyn 1563455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Lisa.&nbsp; <br />Yes, I'm finding the sizing to be weird at both Gap and BR which makes ordering anything online ridiculous.&nbsp; I used to know exactly what size I was in these brands but now it's a head scratcher.&nbsp; Women at BR are complaining about being sized out and I believe it ......I was a consistent PM in tops/sweaters, which was bang on going by my measurements, and now it's often PS and occasionally PXS....no rhyme or reason to it.&nbsp; At Gap I was a consistent 26 short for pants and now it's anything from 25 to 27.&nbsp; As much as I love clothes I hate shopping so taking an armload of sizes into the dressing room is not my idea of a good time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/925-angie-ensemble-love/page/2#post-1563378 Sat, 26 Sep 2015 19:50:54 +0000 Anonymous 1563378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>marilyn -&nbsp;</b>sorry for not answering your question about the GAP pants - I did see it..:) &nbsp;I don't see the pants I bought on their website. &nbsp;Odd, as they are brand new. I also have their moto ankle zip ponte leggings/pants, which are on the website. Bought them at the same time. The pair I have on (which have ankle zips, but on the inside of the leg, which is totally weird) fit big, and the moto pants fit small. &nbsp;There is zero size.consistency now with Gap stuff, don't you find?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/925-angie-ensemble-love/page/2#post-1563350 Sat, 26 Sep 2015 18:02:10 +0000 Anonymous 1563350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>bijou </b>-&nbsp;"YLF (and in particular people's WIWs) has helped me to value what I have in my closet and get more milage from what I currently own." That makes a lot of sense - thank you for putting it this way . &nbsp;You are absolutely right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/925-angie-ensemble-love/page/2#post-1563305 Sat, 26 Sep 2015 16:39:32 +0000 Dana 1563305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the sassy vibe you're putting out wearing the outfit sans jacket. It is a cute jacket though, and I am sure you can do plenty with it to make it feel fun and like you...not boring!&nbsp;</p> <p>Ok, so I have only posted photos a couple of times. Makes me feel like a bit of a stalker. I'm a stylist and I feel a little dumb if I'm not sure about an outfit and like a show off if I love the outfit. I doubt others see it that way, so perhaps you'll be the inspiration I and many others need.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/925-angie-ensemble-love/page/2#post-1563283 Sat, 26 Sep 2015 15:45:11 +0000 shedev 1563283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The blouse is really pretty on you. Post all the WIWs you want. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/925-angie-ensemble-love/page/2#post-1563257 Sat, 26 Sep 2015 14:21:37 +0000 Janet 1563257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That blouse is beautiful on you! I love the whole look best without the jacket, but I do the same thing sometimes -- take it along just in case, but then end up not needing all day long. </p> <p>When I first discovered YLF and started taking photos of my outfits, I sorta kinda hid it from my husband. I felt a little vain and silly too. But eventually I told him a bit about it, and he appreciated that I was making efforts to look and feel my best. In fact, he gets mad if I take pics of myself and don't send them to him! </p> <p>So I second what Suz said. If your husband can appreciate that it's a small thing that helps you look and feel your best, he gets to enjoy that end result of a happy, beautiful wife who takes pride in her appearance! </p> <p>On a selfish level, I want to see you post pics because I enjoy WIWs pretty much the most of all kinds of posts here, and I admire your style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/925-angie-ensemble-love/page/2#post-1563253 Sat, 26 Sep 2015 14:12:05 +0000 Suz 1563253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous outfit, as always, Lisa. I love the blouse on you and I also suspect that what others have said about the jacket "hiding" it may not be entirely true in real life -- your pose (in order to take the photo) artificially closed it more than it would be closed in motion, standing straight.&nbsp;</p> <p>I am sorry Mr. L. is not on board with this. You are not alone; a lot of us have had to win our partners over on this one. But maybe there is hope for the future. I am wondering if there might be a way to explain it to him that will make him more understanding.&nbsp;</p> <p>When I started taking WIW photos, Mr. Suz thought it was ridiculous. Then he got annoyed because I was always asking for a photo. Then he asked me in an irritated way what I was actually <b>doing</b> this for. &nbsp;(This was all over a period of a few months and he was taking my pictures.) I felt silly, and a bit awkward and ashamed. But I also felt annoyed with him because I knew this was actually good for me!&nbsp;</p> <p>Eventually I got so tired of his attitude that I &nbsp;"hired" my daughter to take photos for me; I'd take her out for lunch or pay her a toonie if she did a few. Meanwhile, they both laughed their heads off at me, mostly in a nice way, but sometimes with a bit of an edge.&nbsp;</p> <p>Finally, when I could see that DD was getting bored of the photo routine, I asked for a tripod for Christmas. Problem solved. :)&nbsp;</p> <p>By then, though, Mr. Suz was totally on board. And even <b>encouraging </b>me to take pictures. </p> <p>Why? Partly because he saw how my wardrobe was developing and taking shape and he liked that I was looking more fashionable. :)</p> <p>Of course, before I came to YLF I literally lived in one pair of jeans and a pair of yoga pants and t-shirts and frumpy cardigans. I was afraid to spend any money on myself and rarely did so. Suddenly I had a better income, and was spending some of it on clothing -- so while Mr. Suz was a bit worried about the $$, I was earning those $$, so in fairness he couldn't say too much (though he did sometimes give me the side-eye.)</p> <p>It's a bit different for you because you've always had great clothes and a fabulous sense of style. &nbsp;</p> <p>But my story might be relevant anyway. Because the <b>main</b> reason Mr. Suz backed off on criticizing me was that he saw how much pleasure I got from interacting with the community here. When I told him about the community (vs. the clothes) he suddenly "got it." </p> <p>This was something he could relate to. Not that he had ever experienced it, but he saw that this community was about personal growth and learning (rather than "vanity"); that it was about sharing an interest (rather than about "showing off"); that it was about getting help, and helping others; that it was about <b>play</b>.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think it might have been seeing me participate in a few of the challenges &nbsp;or Angie ensembles that really got him to see that. He noticed that I wasn't necessarily <b>buying</b> stuff during or for the challenge; I was trying to come up with combinations from the existing closet and experimenting. I might not be comfortable in an outfit for a whole day (and might take it off right after the photo) but the experimentation was a way to play with style.&nbsp;</p> <p>Seeing that helped him relax a bit about the $$ and take in how much happier I was with my clothes. So much less angst before events, or even before work...I wasn't always whining that I had nothing to wear; instead I was putting on my clothes and feeling more confident as I went out the door. And that was a huge relief to him over time.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/925-angie-ensemble-love/page/2#post-1563172 Sat, 26 Sep 2015 05:15:03 +0000 Bijou 1563172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is stunning and you wear the cobalt - not the other way around. &nbsp;I like it both ways, the blouse adds interest to the grey jacket. &nbsp;My husband is resigned to the $ that my interest in fashion costs. YLF (and in particular people's WIWs) has helped me to value what I have in my closet and get more milage from what I currently own. You are doing us all a service posting regularly.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/925-angie-ensemble-love#post-1563170 Sat, 26 Sep 2015 04:25:40 +0000 Deborah 1563170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I get. &nbsp;Didn't mean to be nosey:) &nbsp;I guess we are all made differently. &nbsp;Over coffee one day, I asked DH to review some of my outfits (outfit photos on my phone) and within 60 seconds the eyes had glazed over lol. &nbsp;I learnt a bit from his comments tho lol x</p> <p>Regardless I bet you DH appreciates how goo you always look </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/925-angie-ensemble-love#post-1563167 Sat, 26 Sep 2015 04:10:55 +0000 Anonymous 1563167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>deb-&nbsp;</b>he knows what I'm doing and likely understands it on an intellectual level , but anything to do with clothes and liking them, talking about them and thinking about them is seen as a weakness &nbsp;of mine and then root of all evil. &nbsp;$$ , emotionally ,and intellectually. So we don't talk about it.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/925-angie-ensemble-love#post-1563166 Sat, 26 Sep 2015 03:57:38 +0000 Deborah 1563166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa, I think this outfit is fabulous! &nbsp;And I actually love the grey blazer over it:) &nbsp;I am going to copy you with my own cobalt shirt and grey blazer. &nbsp;I find the two pieces provide a very attractive contrast.</p> <p>Have you and DH actually talked about the outfit photos? &nbsp;Just curious as maybe he simply doesn't get it:) &nbsp;My DH is a creative so actually encourages and even offers to take photos sometimes but I think it's because he is geared that way. &nbsp;And hey, post away, I enjoy your outfits and appreciate the inspiration I receive from them xx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/925-angie-ensemble-love#post-1563151 Sat, 26 Sep 2015 03:22:35 +0000 Jeanie 1563151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful colors on you! &nbsp;My DH thinks the pics are vain too so I only take them when he's not home. &nbsp;I look at it all more like we are all at a slumber party together trying on each others clothes and taking pics only we have to do it virtually. &nbsp;We are older now but we are still those girls at the slumber party just having fun! So keep posting pics! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/925-angie-ensemble-love#post-1563143 Sat, 26 Sep 2015 03:12:11 +0000 Maneera 1563143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another winner, Lisa! I think I'm in the minority here, because I really like the ensemble with the jacket. The top is quite pretty all on its own. But I think adding the jacket lends the outfit a sophisticated edge. </p> <p>And please don't disappear again. We love your WIWs. I'm trying to wrap my head around "It makes me feel vain".....Vain because you're clicking photos? Or because you want to share a great outfit with us? In any case, you shouldn't! You look great and you definitely deserve to hear it from ALL of us; everyday! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/925-angie-ensemble-love#post-1563137 Sat, 26 Sep 2015 03:01:14 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1563137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stunning! I like the outfit both ways. Yes, the jacket covers up much of the gorgeous blouse, but the jacket is beautiful, too, and it looks great with the peek of vivid blue. <br />I love what Runcarla said re: photo-taking and posting. And what Una said, too. Just go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/925-angie-ensemble-love#post-1563114 Sat, 26 Sep 2015 02:16:07 +0000 Roxanna 1563114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel the same way about basic and boring; that's probably why I don't own a single plain black or white blouse. But then I realize that I need those basics to complement my more daring pieces!<br /> I feel the same way about this jacket - I like the material, it fits you well, and it looks fabulous over the unstructured top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/925-angie-ensemble-love#post-1563110 Sat, 26 Sep 2015 02:09:04 +0000 Bonnie 1563110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nordstrom's should have had you model the blouse - their photo makes it look boring and it's really a great piece. &nbsp;Looking at Forum member's photos has really been fun and enlightening for me - it's nice to see clothes on real people. &nbsp;The nearest Nordstrom's is 90 miles away, so I usually order on line from them and I would never thought to order this blouse but now I'm tempted.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/925-angie-ensemble-love#post-1563106 Sat, 26 Sep 2015 02:00:10 +0000 Anonymous 1563106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always enjoy your posts, so I don't mind if you post a lot of WIWs on the forum (and of course, that goes for all the women who post).<br /> I think you looked fab today! Your makeup and nails all done perfectly. I lack that kind of polish, so appreciate it in you.<br /> I wonder if you could pair this blazer with some special bottoms to make it more of a background piece. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/925-angie-ensemble-love#post-1563101 Sat, 26 Sep 2015 01:22:26 +0000 Anonymous 1563101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful outfit and example of Angie's ensemble. I like the shape and color of the blouse on you and also like the jacket. Nothing could look boring on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/925-angie-ensemble-love#post-1563088 Sat, 26 Sep 2015 00:00:26 +0000 lisaflex 1563088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>great outfit&nbsp;</p> <p>love alex and ani...just got the "L" to add to my collection... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/925-angie-ensemble-love#post-1563085 Fri, 25 Sep 2015 23:57:47 +0000 Marilyn 1563085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another excellent outfit, Lisa.&nbsp;&nbsp; I like it best without the jacket but I think it works with the jacket as well.&nbsp; It's just more conservative looking.</p> <p>Nothing silly about posting your WIW's.&nbsp; You've got a great sense of style and I look forward to seeing what you've put together.</p> <p>Are those Gap leggings on the website?&nbsp; They look great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/925-angie-ensemble-love#post-1563046 Fri, 25 Sep 2015 22:28:57 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1563046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you on the jacket Lisa. &nbsp;It was quite chilly in the morning but nice later in the day but you have to put on the layer until it warms up. &nbsp;</p> <p>I LOVE that top. &nbsp;I followed the link and also found the navy/ink very pretty and am tempted by it but the cobalt is much more alive and I feel that the movement of the hem needs that extra jolt. &nbsp;I am still going to consider copying you though. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/925-angie-ensemble-love#post-1563030 Fri, 25 Sep 2015 21:42:47 +0000 Aida 1563030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote be vain, I love seeing your outfits That cobalt is lovely on you, great blouse. I don't <i>mind</i> it with the jacket, but the outfit makes such a strong statement <i>without</i> it. I'd be inclined to try the jacket with a more casual support cast (like.. BF jeans and a graphic tee)</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/925-angie-ensemble-love#post-1563029 Fri, 25 Sep 2015 21:42:00 +0000 SarahTheWhite 1563029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this works together beautifully Lisa! And I am in the minority, but I like the jacket with it. I think the grey works well to add another dimension to the black and cobalt... But that could just be my own bias for lower contrast/quieter color schemes. In any case, I love it all. And please keep posting! I love seeing what people wear. I would do more, but I haven't found an efficient way to get the photos on normal work days... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/925-angie-ensemble-love#post-1563022 Fri, 25 Sep 2015 21:33:13 +0000 Sal 1563022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stunning blouse and jewelry.</p> <p>I have not even told DH that I do WIW (he may know but we have not discussed it) so you are three steps ahead of me.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/925-angie-ensemble-love#post-1562980 Fri, 25 Sep 2015 20:25:37 +0000 Carole 1562980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So elegant and gorgeous! Love it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/925-angie-ensemble-love#post-1562962 Fri, 25 Sep 2015 19:44:59 +0000 Angie 1562962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Please don't go away. I LOVE your outfits, Lisa. Get hubs into the swing of things. I'm sure he'd support you if he knew how much you enjoy - and get - from the WIW process.&nbsp;</p> <p>Killer combination and amazing jewellery as always. I love that you <b>remember</b> to wear your amazing jewellery pieces. Most of my clients forget or find it bothersome to haul out the jewellery. I see that for you - it is a hobby and joy. Rock on.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/925-angie-ensemble-love#post-1562957 Fri, 25 Sep 2015 19:37:39 +0000 Anonymous 1562957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Ha - forget the jacket!</b> &nbsp;I know it isn't the one to pair with a blouse like this for a total outfit . &nbsp;If I had a different shape in a grey jacket I would be wearing it, but this was popped on to honour the ensemble post today and to act as something I can grab out of the car if the temperature suddenly plummets or it starts raining .....</p> <p>I happily wore it today with no jacket - it's 24C here all of a sudden - and I was totally overdressed for the weather as it was.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p>