https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-high-school-trick Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 28 May 2026 08:47:46 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-high-school-trick#post-1789406 Sun, 19 Mar 2017 22:54:25 +0000 Anonymous 1789406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is kind of off topic but I think you have a very cute figure!</p> <p>&nbsp;I&nbsp;like the first one as much as the second. I like, and think the very slight curve of your stomach makes the outfit more feminine, I like the top, think it flatters your shoulders and the color is great on you.</p> <p>It's a challenge to find dressier shoes that are comfortable but the ankle strap, which I think you like, is so popular this year maybe it's worth looking?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-high-school-trick#post-1789402 Sun, 19 Mar 2017 22:16:33 +0000 L'Abeille 1789402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you made a great save with the rolled-over waistband. The skirt appears to fit beautifully.</p> <p>As far as the proportions go... I am longer-waisted like you (although not as slim) and I am very self-conscious about that chopped-in-half silhouette like #1. (The only thing I dislike more is the top half being just slightly longer than the skirt.) For that reason, I prefer #2. Both the untucked top and the longer third piece prevent the half-and-half look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-high-school-trick#post-1789184 Sun, 19 Mar 2017 01:14:14 +0000 anne 1789184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Smittie - yes that sort of disguise of legs is exactly what I need!<br />Thanks Ann</p> <p>Thanks Angie - hmm, that shoe comment sounds familiar. Never much love for those shoes here on YLF! But it was wet and I didn't want to wear sandals, and those shoes are SO comfortable and have just lasted and lasted!<br />I'm so glad that the weather is cooling down and I can wear hose again with shoes which I find so much more comfortable.</p> <p>But I appreciate your saying that the proportions work with the cardi. Discounting the shoes, do they work with in pic 1?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-high-school-trick#post-1789042 Sat, 18 Mar 2017 14:38:54 +0000 Angie 1789042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#2 can work if you change the shoes.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-high-school-trick#post-1789029 Sat, 18 Mar 2017 14:24:37 +0000 Rambling Ann 1789029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the shorter length for your hemline, it's really flattering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-high-school-trick#post-1789026 Sat, 18 Mar 2017 14:22:28 +0000 Anonymous 1789026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love both renditions.<br /> This is excellent on you!<br /> Yes, you would look great in a super high waist skirt! Even higher than what you show in pic #1!</p> <p>PS: I think A-line might work better for the high-waist silhouette than pencil, as it disguises where your hips are, so you can't tell that your legs start lower down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-high-school-trick#post-1788967 Sat, 18 Mar 2017 08:58:34 +0000 anne 1788967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Jenni. I agree that the semi tuck looks much better than untucked. Curved hems seem to make my tummy look bigger. In fact I had always intended to semi tuck it but forgot when the cardi photos was take (the first picture was after) &nbsp;I prefer how my shoulders look in with the cardi on though - in fact I do for almost any outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-high-school-trick#post-1788964 Sat, 18 Mar 2017 08:38:54 +0000 Jenni NZ 1788964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I like it in pic 1 better, I prefer the way you have tucked the top in that one. I suppose it does cut you in half a bit but it still looks nice, both colours good on you so I say rock it since you can fit it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-high-school-trick#post-1788952 Sat, 18 Mar 2017 07:08:14 +0000 anne 1788952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&nbsp;I bought the fabric for this skirt over 12 years ago, and made it maybe 10 years ago. The pattern I used was from the 70's and I am not a size 10 in 70's sizes so it was too small. I mucked around with it a bit while sewing, but it still only fit once, when I was particularly skinny from breastfeeding.</p> <p>Fast forward to now. I discovered that I CAN fit it &nbsp;- if I turn the waistband over to raise the hem (like girls did with their school skirts at high school). Because it is an A - line, it makes it a little bigger around the bottom - which is where it was too tight.</p> <p>I would like you feedback on the outfit. When wearing if I thought it was lowish contrast (the skirt is heathered purple, btw) but in the pictures it looks higher contrast and I fear the proportions are cutting me in half. Also not liking the look of my shoulders with that top.</p> <p>The angle of the photo might be an issue - it was taken by DD9 - but I am beginning to wonder if I should move into super high waistedness if I want to even out my proportions. </p>