https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-wiws-and-what-i-have-finally-discovered-about-myself Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:14:08 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-wiws-and-what-i-have-finally-discovered-about-myself/page/2#post-823213 Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:41:38 +0000 Nadya 823213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, as others have already said, you are super stylish! Style is about reflecting our own tastes, and you do that beautifully. Now, will you please hand over those to boots? I'm drooling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-wiws-and-what-i-have-finally-discovered-about-myself/page/2#post-822425 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:22:42 +0000 Carole 822425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, Vix, that is one cerebral thread. Thanks for directing me over...this is what I posted over there:</p> <p>This is such an intelligent and interesting discussion. I identify with a restrained style and after spending much time exploring my preferences I am ok with that. I think personality and in my case, body type, plays a part in preferring a style that doesn't draw too much attention. I am tall and broad and fight the feeling and insecurities of feeling "large" even though I have never been overweight. Add too many colors, accessories or statements and I feel like I'm a "hot mess" as Suz so eloquently puts it. Simple classic pieces in harmonious colors make me feel more elegant and I like that feeling! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-wiws-and-what-i-have-finally-discovered-about-myself/page/2#post-822340 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:41:08 +0000 Vix 822340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi again Carole --</p> <p>Will be interested to hear your thoughts!</p> <p>I know that Gaylene and I share a belief that restrained doesn't mean lack of color-color or prints/patterns or detail -- other forum members interpret it differently. To me #6 is stunning on you as well as "restrained" due to the silhouettes and harmony with your personal coloring... I hope it/the sweater stays in rotation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-wiws-and-what-i-have-finally-discovered-about-myself/page/2#post-822331 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:32:41 +0000 Carole 822331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Shannon and Lisa!</p> <p>Vix-I'm busted! You are so right about the color in 6, I sort of sound like a hypocrite, huh?! As much as I love the colors in the outfit, it feels so "loud" to me right now. I didn't catch Gaylene's thread but I'm going to run over there right now and check it out, but it sounds like you have assessed my feelings perfectly because "restrained dressing" is the perfect descriptor for what I was trying to communicate about my style preferences. You are very observant! Thanks so much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-wiws-and-what-i-have-finally-discovered-about-myself/page/2#post-822269 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:44:25 +0000 Vix 822269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Carole --</p> <p>I too love every single one of these on you. The colors, textures, and proportions all look so good on you.</p> <p>I hate to tell you but #6 has lots of color in it, ha -- and they are colors that are gorgeous on you. IME when one is wearing the right colors for skin and hair they seem a lot "quieter" because of the harmony. </p> <p>Did you happen to catch the thread Gaylene started on the concept of "restrained dressing" last week? To me your outfits here embody that philosophy. I'm curious if you identify with the descriptions there...if so, please do add these photos! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-wiws-and-what-i-have-finally-discovered-about-myself#post-821557 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:27:42 +0000 Lisa 821557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We have similar tastes, I do adore color but I tend to wear only one bright color at a time, if I wear any brights at all. I like the change up but not the constant of a stronger, bolder color. These are fab looks, when you don't have lots of color in outfits I find for myself anyway, I start to notice the textures and proportions more in an outfit. Nice job! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-wiws-and-what-i-have-finally-discovered-about-myself#post-821395 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:23:27 +0000 Carole 821395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tarzy-Thanks, and also for the moto boot love (I almost returned).</p> <p>Angie, You are so sweet to chime back in, thank you (smiling inside and out)! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-wiws-and-what-i-have-finally-discovered-about-myself#post-821391 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:21:35 +0000 Transcona Shannon 821391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wear what makes you happy Carole because it then shows in your beautiful smile! I love every single one of these outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-wiws-and-what-i-have-finally-discovered-about-myself#post-821385 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:18:55 +0000 Angie 821385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So well deserved, Carole :). Each outfit here is an 11 out of 10. Well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-wiws-and-what-i-have-finally-discovered-about-myself#post-821375 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:11:40 +0000 tarzy 821375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love each and every one of these outfits. Welcome to the "subdued" side. You can always add more whenever you want! I see "you" first - not your outfits, which to me is very stylish!</p> <p>I love your short moto boots! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-wiws-and-what-i-have-finally-discovered-about-myself#post-821363 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:03:21 +0000 Carole 821363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, you really know how to make a girl happy! Thank you so much for the boost today:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-wiws-and-what-i-have-finally-discovered-about-myself#post-821358 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:59:35 +0000 Angie 821358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good grief. </p> <p>You stunning creature. </p> <p>I can''t get past #2. That is KILLER to the power of KILLER. WOW!! Soooooo chic, hip, modern, crisp, no-nonsense and 2013.</p> <p>*faints* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-wiws-and-what-i-have-finally-discovered-about-myself#post-821355 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:56:46 +0000 Carole 821355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much everyone for the kinds words and compliments.</p> <p>Ornella, I was beginning to think 5 was a little too plain or the pants too long, but it made me feel good to read your comments. Thank you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-wiws-and-what-i-have-finally-discovered-about-myself#post-821325 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:32:02 +0000 Raisin 821325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I often feel the same....a little color goes a long way! Love your outfits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-wiws-and-what-i-have-finally-discovered-about-myself#post-821237 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:49:37 +0000 Ornella 821237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carole, the only way to be stylish is to first and foremost be *you*. </p> <p>You look stunning. The fact you feel happy and comfortable and - YOU - clearly shows. I love every single one, but #5 has me doing cartwheels. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-wiws-and-what-i-have-finally-discovered-about-myself#post-821234 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:46:15 +0000 Asingh 821234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfits, Carole! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-wiws-and-what-i-have-finally-discovered-about-myself#post-821180 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:57:19 +0000 Niefern 821180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look so good in all the pictures that I wouldn't change a thing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-wiws-and-what-i-have-finally-discovered-about-myself#post-821178 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:55:27 +0000 Claudia 821178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carole, you look great in all of these. Love #6, but especially love the tunic in #1, the cut and style does all the right things for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-wiws-and-what-i-have-finally-discovered-about-myself#post-821172 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:53:05 +0000 catherine 821172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You make every single one of those outfits look so stylish. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-wiws-and-what-i-have-finally-discovered-about-myself#post-821108 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:10:36 +0000 ManidipaM 821108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not only are you sensationally stylish, you have the confidence to permit yourself to be stylish in *just* your own way, unswayed by mainstream trendiness and popular opinion. That is something to celebrate, not beat yourself up about! Don't. change. a. thing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-wiws-and-what-i-have-finally-discovered-about-myself#post-821105 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:06:53 +0000 Anonymous 821105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carole, you look great -- not boring, and those moto boots look really good! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-wiws-and-what-i-have-finally-discovered-about-myself#post-821097 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:34:19 +0000 Hil 821097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carole - I think you look awesome! So put together and stylish! Wow! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-wiws-and-what-i-have-finally-discovered-about-myself#post-820987 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 04:35:32 +0000 Carole 820987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MaryK-Thanks so much, I could have guessed you might like #6:)</p> <p>MNsara and Janet-Thanks for the boot love, that really helps give me boost I need to wear them more. </p> <p>Day View-Thanks for the compliment!</p> <p>Suz-You noticed my smile, thanks for that. Angie's post about smiles or lack there of has given me a swift kick. I found this puffer last year after Angie recommended and can't for the life of me figure out how I got by without one all these years. It's so warm and comfy and I'm so happy I don't look like the Michelin tire man.</p> <p>Kelly- We are kindred spirits! It's good to know I'm in such good company with my fashion thoughts! Thank you so much for the kind words and reassurances about my style. </p> <p>Sara and Pil, Thank you so much!</p> <p>Joy-So happy for the boot love! Thank you for your nice compliments, it makes my day!</p> <p>Alicat-Thanks for noticing my smile:) and your kind words.</p> <p>Beth Ann-You are so sweet and cute, too! Thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-wiws-and-what-i-have-finally-discovered-about-myself#post-820960 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 04:09:07 +0000 Beth Ann 820960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, dear, I'm always envying those of you with a more understated style. I always worry that my love for gee-gaws and color will forever bar me from the company of the chic! When I see your looks, I see, like Goldilocks, "just right." Not too much, not too little. BTW --- you have an excellent eye for texture and the balance of drape/structure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-wiws-and-what-i-have-finally-discovered-about-myself#post-820958 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 04:08:41 +0000 Anonymous 820958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look so lovely, hooray for this discovery! Your lovely smile is the ultimate accessory! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-wiws-and-what-i-have-finally-discovered-about-myself#post-820956 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 04:04:42 +0000 Anonymous 820956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your discovery rings true with these wonderful outfits! The cognac boots beautifully bookend your hair color and the black moto boots fit in with your style. My favorite is #1 with it's simple sleek lines. The bit of white in #4 brightens everything. I want to take notes to remember these fab details. My next favorite is the last outfit with the dolman sleeved top looking so comfortable and the matching bag and boots looking so cohesive.<br /> Wonderful puffer coat too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-wiws-and-what-i-have-finally-discovered-about-myself#post-820944 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:48:29 +0000 pil 820944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous, Carole! Everything fits so well and I love your combinations and accessories. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-wiws-and-what-i-have-finally-discovered-about-myself#post-820939 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:45:23 +0000 sarah 820939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You most certainly *are* stylish. These outfits are fabulous, and they suit you perfectly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-wiws-and-what-i-have-finally-discovered-about-myself#post-820935 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:41:13 +0000 kellygirl 820935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your realizations resonate with me too! I could have written exactly what you said (but much less eloquently.) I've learned the same things about my own style! Fab outfits, Carole. I really love your new moto boots and am glad they got to see the light of day. They add a fun edge to your polished casual look! Every one of these is fab but I especially like the simplicity of 1 and the layering of 4! I want to see more WIW's from you this year! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-wiws-and-what-i-have-finally-discovered-about-myself#post-820930 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:38:03 +0000 Suz 820930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OH my heavens, you look SENSATIONAL!! I think the proof of this discovery is in your lovely smile. You have nailed your look, times 10, and you are SUPER stylish! I love every one of these (how great is it that your puffer looks as fab on your as your dressier coat??). As Day Vies says, each outfit is beautifully cohesive. You are sleek and modern. Just wow!! Agree with Mary K about the colours in 6 and I love the shape of the top on you. This is where being tall is a distinct advantage. </p>