https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-discovery-about-my-style Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 17 May 2026 03:27:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-discovery-about-my-style/page/2#post-1452198 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 15:26:00 +0000 unfrumped 1452198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Debbie, more and more that is what seems to be the deal for me. First, right fit. Then, right top with right bottom or topper and so forth.</p> <p>Take pants. Pants usually either fit or don't, even in various styles. I mean, pants are still very hard no matter what, for me, but some are good. So there's the tapered pant that really fits, the bootcut, the straight--for each one there's some element about the waist and rear and hip and so forth that says it's a keeper or not (with tailoring where possible).<br />At times I've been about to toss a pair of pants but then said, these fit&nbsp;as well as any I've found, &nbsp;so it's either a) haven't figured the right top--it needs to be longer, or curved hem, or not clingy, or something--or&nbsp; shoes--so hem falls, or re-hem for flats, &nbsp;or something, OR b) do I think I will never wear this style even with the right other items? Or do I want to think about what type of update would make them work.</p> <p>Whereas, if the pants upon review are tight, or saggy, or crease or flare in wrong place, or too short and can't be let down, or something.</p> <p>I'm not saying I am not buying new pants each year, but am learning to see if it's the pants' fault or it's an outfit styling problem. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-discovery-about-my-style/page/2#post-1452146 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 13:54:24 +0000 Tania 1452146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great insight.&nbsp; I really love how we are all learning on this journey.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-discovery-about-my-style#post-1452011 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 04:05:42 +0000 Debbie 1452011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenanded-I can't wait to see the new look.<br /> Unfrumped-it really is about proportions isn't it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-discovery-about-my-style#post-1451867 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 23:10:53 +0000 unfrumped 1451867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I know what you mean, Debbie. Sometime it just hits you as to what proportion is missing. Great if it saves an item you still like; I've recently had both "toss and move on " epiphanies and "oh, <u>this</u> is how I should wear that" epiphanies and rescued something from the toss pile. They're both fun as style gets more focused.<br />Usually the item has to fit well of itself, and be a good fabric (comfortable or easy-care or luxurious or color).&nbsp; As in, flattering in the right context. The ones I need to toss I can almost always finally pinpoint a fit issue--too short, too tight, something. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-discovery-about-my-style#post-1451858 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 23:04:22 +0000 Anonymous 1451858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jeananded</b>, I have more fitted tops to wear with my wider-legged pants, and more fluid tops to wear with my slim pants. That way I can vary the silouette and not get bored. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-discovery-about-my-style#post-1451754 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 19:48:32 +0000 jenanded 1451754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I woke up this morning with an aha moment inspired by you Debbie - I have been feeling frumpy for the same reason. Way too many loose tops with wide leg pants over a looong hot summer here... Trimmer tops will help. Thanks Debbie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-discovery-about-my-style#post-1451514 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 11:55:01 +0000 Dimity 1451514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want one of those! The pairing sounds good. Bettycrocker is right in saying that it's not necessarily the piece itself, it's how it's styled. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-discovery-about-my-style#post-1451495 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 10:35:59 +0000 Anonymous 1451495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, the sweater is gorgeous. &nbsp;I am so glad you found a way to wear it that makes you feel fabulous. &nbsp;</p> <p>There are certain items featured on YLF that I failed to buy in a timely fashion. &nbsp;&nbsp;Every single time I see these long sweaters I feel a pang of missed opportunity. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-discovery-about-my-style#post-1451388 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 03:21:23 +0000 Debbie 1451388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank-you!<br /> Sterling the last couple of times I wore it I felt frumpy. I don't know what changed. Kind of a gradual thing.<br /> UmmLila I would love to see your outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-discovery-about-my-style#post-1451236 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 21:50:53 +0000 Deborah 1451236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great realization Debbie. &nbsp;I relate! &nbsp;And glad you are keeping he sweater as it's quite fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-discovery-about-my-style#post-1451088 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 18:03:42 +0000 Anonymous 1451088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A lot of times it's not the item itself that's the problem; it's what it's paired with. I'm so glad you figured this out. It will be a lot easier for you to shop and put outfits together now that you know this key bit of information about your style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-discovery-about-my-style#post-1451076 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 17:49:51 +0000 Suz 1451076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Terrific insight, Debbie! I like my long cardigan with a slim bottom, too. Or a dress. I never wear with BF jeans. For BF jeans I like tucked or semi-tucked fitted or fluid tops.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-discovery-about-my-style#post-1451056 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 17:02:30 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1451056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm wearing skinny black coated jeans and a long cardigan today, too. Feeling the fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-discovery-about-my-style#post-1451028 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 15:15:09 +0000 Susie 1451028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great insight, Debbie!</p> <p>I have come to accept that most full leg or even straight pants, especially if they are not tapered at the bottom, make me feel frumpy. A slim leg pant is my preference. With those, I am comfortable wearing more fluid or even oversized tops. </p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-discovery-about-my-style#post-1451015 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 14:57:47 +0000 texstyle 1451015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great to hear this Debbie - it is so helpful reading about other people's insights. I agree that it seems a lot of YLF members are moving towards adding some structure back into their outfits. Sometimes I think we just have to make ourselves try different combinations of what we already own to see them in a new light. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-discovery-about-my-style#post-1451008 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 14:33:55 +0000 Anonymous 1451008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for sharing your insight and congrats for figuring out the solution to wearing this sweater. You always look wonderful. I am interested in where your style journey is taking you, as I'm feeling a need for change but at a loss yet as to what it will be. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-discovery-about-my-style#post-1451003 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 14:22:05 +0000 jackiec 1451003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm happy you are figuring out your journey. You always look great. That's such a nice sweater and I'm glad you are finding your way to wear it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-discovery-about-my-style#post-1450984 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 13:06:51 +0000 approprio 1450984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you. I love the oversized look which has always been a good fallback for my relatively large frame and broad shoulders. But&nbsp;I know exactly how hard it is to give it structure and proportion when&nbsp;styling it. Great that you're finding a way,&nbsp;can't miss with a pair of skinnies! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-discovery-about-my-style#post-1450973 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 11:38:23 +0000 kkards 1450973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>lovely sweater, glad you found a way to wear it. interesting isn't it, how small and simple shifts can take an outfit from "not really feeling it" to "i feel fab". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-discovery-about-my-style#post-1450962 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 10:36:57 +0000 Anonymous 1450962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent insight. &nbsp;Did you feel frumpy before or is this feeling something new to you? &nbsp; If you didn't feel frumpy before, I am curious as to what you think might have changed. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-discovery-about-my-style#post-1450961 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 10:33:37 +0000 Lyn D. 1450961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here Here!<br />I dislike that feeling of being lost in &nbsp;volume too, and skinnies don't have to be tight-tight either.<br />I like your sweater </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-discovery-about-my-style#post-1450959 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 10:12:44 +0000 Summer 1450959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good thinking, Debbie. &nbsp;I imagine this will look very nice with skinnies. &nbsp;Glad you found a new way to wear this sweater as it looks to be a very wearable piece that is worth hanging on to. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-discovery-about-my-style#post-1450903 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 03:47:54 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1450903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Waving to my sweater twin! Great insight. Glad you found a way to wear the sweater comfortably. I wear mine with skinnies, too. Or over my Eileen Fisher skirted leggings--you got those, didn't you?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-discovery-about-my-style#post-1450901 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 03:43:32 +0000 catgirl 1450901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It seems to me that is consistent with a general shift in the forum and in fashion! Great to recognize it for yourself. I am still quite comfortable with oversized and always have been, trend or not... Will see how firm I stand as the paradigm shifts elsewhere. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-discovery-about-my-style#post-1450894 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 03:36:08 +0000 Debbie 1450894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone. I am glad I kept the jeans from my K/R post from last week. They are skinniest. I think it will be helpful on my new style journey. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-discovery-about-my-style#post-1450882 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 03:01:16 +0000 Keturah 1450882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent moment!!! I have a hard time doing oversized all over. I like a more structured piece of clothing paired with the fluid/oversized items. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-discovery-about-my-style#post-1450874 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 02:50:53 +0000 Elizabeth P 1450874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good for you Debbie, isn't it great when a lightbulb goes off? I have had a similar revelation when it comes to some long or oversized tops. Purchasing some decent and interesting leggings has given them new life. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-discovery-about-my-style#post-1450871 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 02:47:30 +0000 Caro in Oz 1450871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great discovery, Debbie </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-discovery-about-my-style#post-1450866 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 02:44:24 +0000 deb 1450866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this sweater and am glad you found a way to wear it. It will be fun watching your style transition. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-discovery-about-my-style#post-1450865 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 02:44:07 +0000 Jaime 1450865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent insight - I think Shannon also wrote about this&nbsp;and lots of us are on the same wavelength. </p>