https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-fresh-beginning Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 18 May 2026 15:36:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-fresh-beginning#post-809071 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 23:42:20 +0000 Niefern 809071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always thought that denim bottom + denim top was not a good idea, but you actually look great. The scarf and boots are making it all work really well I think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-fresh-beginning#post-809035 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 22:39:40 +0000 Teri 809035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A vest! Didn't consider that...thanks Beth Ann! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-fresh-beginning#post-808940 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 21:05:46 +0000 Ginkgo 808940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A great MOTG outfit, and you've got the fit and proportions nailed! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-fresh-beginning#post-808930 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 21:00:26 +0000 Beth Ann 808930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Teri: Just popping back on the thread to say that I've been working on making my third pieces more lightweight than most. Mostly because I run warm, even in Chicago winters, and because I don't like extra bulk either. One of my favorite pieces is a menswear style vest, which would look great with your denim on denim. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-fresh-beginning#post-808801 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 18:19:34 +0000 rachylou 808801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome, Teri! Very neat and trim! And nicely done with the denim on denim! That's not necessarily easy. The weight of the fabrics have to complement each other, color can't be too matchy... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-fresh-beginning#post-808656 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 16:15:28 +0000 Amy 808656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look so polished! Love your smile too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-fresh-beginning#post-808654 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 16:14:26 +0000 kimlee 808654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome, Terri! I love the look you've put together. It is fun, stylish, and perfect for a lifestyle such as yours. I agree with Claire that popping a blazer over this would add additional visual interest. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-fresh-beginning#post-808646 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 16:07:47 +0000 Teri 808646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A blazer and the scrunched vice rolled sleeves are great ideas. I'm slim on the "magical third piece" i.e., blazers, etc. Current wardrobe is pretty two-piece (jeans and top) centric. I'm not yet comfortable with layering because I always feel "stuffed" and a little dough-boyish. I think the third piece will be a good place for me to add color and interest, so I'm looking to develop that area in 2013. Will also check out the scrunched sleeve piece...sounds more interesting than the traditional roll. Thanks for the kind words and the excellent recommendations. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-fresh-beginning#post-808617 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:28:51 +0000 Suz 808617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There, I learned something -- I never knew about the X pose! But I'll bet you look trim anyway! Love your scarf and the way it echoes the tones in your hair. And welcome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-fresh-beginning#post-808608 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:14:30 +0000 Beth Ann 808608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome to YLF, Teri. I think this forum will be a terrific place to help you refine your style and goals and keep moving forward. It sounds (and looks) like you've made a lot of positive choices already!</p> <p>Your denim on denim is fabulous, here. Perfect fits, and warmth in the scarf and the gorgeous boots. I like Claire's idea of a jacket topper (unless its too warm) and I'd encourage you to check the archives for the technique that allows you to "scrunch" rather than roll the sleeves. I think both Angie and YLFer Rae (someone correct me if I'm wrong) posted on this. This method preserves the cuff and is a fun alternative to rolling.</p> <p>I'd encourage you post WIW pretty regularly in the beginning. The better the forum starts to know you style, the more helpful they/we can be encouraging and making specific suggestions. I love it when someone says....."What about pairing those pants with your fabulous leather jacket?" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-fresh-beginning#post-808599 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:03:16 +0000 Anonymous 808599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfit Teri! I love how the caramel tones in your scarf echo your hair color. The boots too! Your jeans and shirt fit so well and create a wonderful column of color. If you were heading out the door, would you pop a blazer over this? I'm just wondering what wonderful things you have in that closet of yours. Can't wait to see more of your posts! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-fresh-beginning#post-808576 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:35:10 +0000 teri 808576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi.... I'm also a Teri :)</p> <p>love your outfit </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-fresh-beginning#post-808565 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:20:15 +0000 Anonymous 808565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love those jeans and boots on you! Welcome! </p> <p>(I'm also a homeschooling mom) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-fresh-beginning#post-808558 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:11:13 +0000 catherine 808558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look very polished and confident, and you have the denim-on-denim thing nailed perfectly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-fresh-beginning#post-808554 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:05:20 +0000 Transcona Shannon 808554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome to the forum Teri! Sounds like you've gone through a ton of changes in the recent past but have reached a good point in your wardrobe and understanding what you need for your lifestyle. Based on this fab outfit, I'm looking forward to seeing more! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-fresh-beginning#post-808553 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:02:53 +0000 Anonymous 808553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome, Teri. I love your outfit! The beautiful boots look great with your hair and scarf. The column of blue makes a slimming vertical line. I wouldn't change a thing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-fresh-beginning#post-808539 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 13:05:37 +0000 TraceyLiz65 808539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I too am a homeschooling(started last year) mom in my 40's. I am am on a weight loss journey and started a blog four months ago...</p> <p>I like your outfit.. the two shades of denim and addition off the the leopard scarf add just the right amount of interest. The scarf ties in nicely with the boot color... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-fresh-beginning#post-808525 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 12:28:47 +0000 Anonymous 808525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love too. Very trendy</p> <p>Mental note to self: try X pose </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-fresh-beginning#post-808514 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 11:44:23 +0000 Karie 808514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The boots and the scarf look so nice paired with the denim. I am going to have to try the X pose! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-fresh-beginning#post-808499 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 11:20:30 +0000 rute 808499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>so simple and yet so stylish! Love! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-fresh-beginning#post-808493 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 10:36:10 +0000 Deborah 808493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Teri and welcome. Your lifestyle changes must have provided some wardrobe challenges but it sounds like you have mastered them. I look forward to your WIW posts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-fresh-beginning#post-808491 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 10:30:37 +0000 Teri 808491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi everyone! Quick history about me. After retiring from the military in 2011 and becoming a stay-at-home, homeschooling mom, I spent most of 2012 purging/rebuilding my wardrobe and restyling myself (hair/make-up in my 40's!). Have been learning a lot and finally feel I'm at a good "jumping off point"...i.e., clothes in the closet fit properly/are comfortable, are in right colors, good repair and appropriate for my lifestyle. Goals for this year are to keep learning, refine my look, add color/pattern and some fun to my wardrobe, and to wear/use what I own (I'm usually on team "shop/find" vice team "wear"...looking to change that). I'm also having some fun "paying it forward" as I'm getting to play novice stylist with a few friends who were looking to make some wardrobe/lifestyle changes as well (fun, fun, fun!). To that end, I'm going to try and post the occassional WIW photo for constructive comment. Would love input on what I'm doing right, what isn't working so good, and ideas about how I can refine my look. I've got a pretty basic "uniform" right now...skinny jeans, boots, a top, and a scarf/pendant work well for my lifestyle, so you're likely to see lots of renditions of that. Thanks in advance for your advice and many blessings in the New Year! P.S. It is sooooo true that the almighty "X pose" for pictures does make you look trimmer </p>