https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-navy-suit-dress-and-a-happy-bw-skirt Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:38:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-navy-suit-dress-and-a-happy-bw-skirt/page/2#post-1139986 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 17:56:00 +0000 Angie 1139986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent. You are now in even better shape with these new pieces, Ingunn. Enjoy.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-navy-suit-dress-and-a-happy-bw-skirt/page/2#post-1139978 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 17:50:46 +0000 Ingunn 1139978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, your approval means so much to me. Thank you - you've just made my heart sing:) The trousers have in fact loosened up quite a bit today as I wore them around town, but they are still tailored, not fluid. They are very comfortable, though. I will have to make peace with my decision for a while now, but if I regret the size later, there is always the opportunity to add a second pair in a more fluid fit.&nbsp;I agree that it is very pretty.&nbsp;Filippa K keeps this particular wool&nbsp;fabric in navy, black and grey&nbsp;as a staple throughout the seasons&nbsp;so customers always have the opportunity to add more pieces to their collection&nbsp;that will match what they have already bought.&nbsp;They also have another style, a wide leg/boot cut that could be a beautiful addition, although not as practical for my lifestyle. I tried it and loved how it looked. The skirt was a serendipitous find, and I love it already. I can see a lot of wear in it. The dress will become even more useful as Spring approaches, I think.&nbsp;</p> <p>Viva, thank you for your generous words! I'm humbled.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-navy-suit-dress-and-a-happy-bw-skirt#post-1139922 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 17:32:55 +0000 viva 1139922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's so hard to know where to start and comment! (That speckled tank in 6 with the gorgeous skirt? And then layered over the turtleneck with the fab suit? TDF.) The blue dress with the hoodie? <br />I marvel at all these incarnations. And you look fantastic in every one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-navy-suit-dress-and-a-happy-bw-skirt#post-1139909 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 17:27:10 +0000 Angie 1139909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ingunn, your choice of wardrobe additions is perfect for you and your style. A hundred thumbs up.&nbsp;</p> <p>I have to ask whether the trousers have eased a little in fit. I would have loved to see the size up too, just because I err on the fluid side of tailored. But if they did in fact loosen up - you're in good shape.</p> <p>Your suit incarnations are killer. Special faves are: #3 and #5.&nbsp;</p> <p>Absolutely loving the skirt. Wow. So fun, flirty and happy. A very Ingunn-Look.&nbsp;</p> <p>I really like the navy dress too. I know you'll find lots of use for it.&nbsp;But the suit and skirt are even better, and look both Modern and Retro. xo</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-navy-suit-dress-and-a-happy-bw-skirt#post-1139540 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 06:13:27 +0000 Helenedith 1139540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your suit looks like it will be a workhorse for you. Love the dress also. Your thrifted skirt will be something you will reach for when it is time to party!<br /> I have always found your choices inspirational the way each new purchase fits with and extends the wearability of your existing wardrobe. Something I aspire to. Thank you for always taking the time to show how you style your new purchases . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-navy-suit-dress-and-a-happy-bw-skirt#post-1139528 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 05:53:48 +0000 Ingunn 1139528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, dear fabbers, for boosting my confidence. I'm very happy that you like my new pieces. I know I do!</p> <p>Ramya, we will be going shopping together one day soon, and I'll gladly share my Fretex with you:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-navy-suit-dress-and-a-happy-bw-skirt#post-1139481 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 03:50:46 +0000 Beth Ann 1139481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&nbsp; All of these show your mastery of mixing your wardrobe items.&nbsp; 3, 5, and 7 are particularl stand outs in my mind.&nbsp; Every new item will be a good team player, and the twirly skirt illustrated Angie's post about seeing lots of black and white! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-navy-suit-dress-and-a-happy-bw-skirt#post-1139477 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 03:40:57 +0000 Snargle 1139477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the cobalt sweater with your outfits! Beautiful color on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-navy-suit-dress-and-a-happy-bw-skirt#post-1139435 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 02:52:15 +0000 Peri 1139435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the happy skirt!!! I think my favorite of all the pictures is the happy skirt with the black v-neck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-navy-suit-dress-and-a-happy-bw-skirt#post-1139431 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 02:50:06 +0000 Jaime 1139431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Well I just love the suit in #3 and I think any fit issues with the trousers will sort themselves out. Great skirt too!&nbsp;My hair is as moody as the rest of me and I think the whole thing comes down to hormones. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-navy-suit-dress-and-a-happy-bw-skirt#post-1139390 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 02:25:20 +0000 Karie 1139390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ingunn, I like the fit of the trousers - I prefer a slim fit. And that skirt is gorgeous!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-navy-suit-dress-and-a-happy-bw-skirt#post-1139378 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 02:10:52 +0000 Elly 1139378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the happy skirt and the outfits-- I also like the suit with the hoodie and boots! Nice to see you again. I know you love the curls, but I love the sophisticated pulled back look with the wave on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-navy-suit-dress-and-a-happy-bw-skirt#post-1139368 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 01:52:41 +0000 Anonymous 1139368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love everything on you and think it will work well with what you have. I'm sorry about your curls. Your hair doesn't look longer that it's weight would pull out the curl. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-navy-suit-dress-and-a-happy-bw-skirt#post-1139363 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 01:42:40 +0000 Sara L. 1139363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All of these outfits are great! &nbsp;I especially like the hoodie and blazer combination and the polka dot skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-navy-suit-dress-and-a-happy-bw-skirt#post-1139353 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 01:30:26 +0000 catgirl 1139353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look like a model - I covet that suit with all my heart, and the swingy skirt is just pure happy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-navy-suit-dress-and-a-happy-bw-skirt#post-1139123 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 21:57:07 +0000 shedev 1139123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love how versatile the navy suit is for you. Especially love it with the hoody. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-navy-suit-dress-and-a-happy-bw-skirt#post-1139084 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 21:14:09 +0000 ramya 1139084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love llove love your happy skirt. I want a better fretex in my kommune Ingunn. Failing which I am buying a ticket to fly to Oslo; ) and then you have to help me shop;) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-navy-suit-dress-and-a-happy-bw-skirt#post-1139024 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 20:25:58 +0000 MuseumGal 1139024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your navy pieces are divine; I am wildly jealous!&nbsp; I especially love the dress; it is amazing on you.&nbsp; I don't know what you hair used to look like, but I think it looks good now.&nbsp; Sometimes that inbetween length (not quite bob, not quite shoulder length) is a bit difficult, but you look great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-navy-suit-dress-and-a-happy-bw-skirt#post-1139007 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 20:10:43 +0000 E 1139007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG I want those trousers! Gah! One of my dream items, looking so gorgeous on you! ;)</p> <p>You look incredible in that suit, sharp and smart and powerful,&nbsp;and I personally think you made the right choice re: sizing. The skirt is a lot of fun &amp; you look very happy wearing it.</p> <p>I'm sorry your hair is shifting without your permission. :/ I don't have advice for you, just reassurance that it still looks good, even if it doesn't look how you wanted it to! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-navy-suit-dress-and-a-happy-bw-skirt#post-1138969 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 19:40:54 +0000 Suz 1138969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ingunn, I'm not sure what I am after in a suit, really -- I think, mostly, just an amazingly well-fitting one! Which seems to be a big order.&nbsp;</p> <p>If the pants are already easing up, you should be fine. I have bee in that frustrating situation of being between sizes and I know that it's awfully difficult to decide. With a pant that is meant to fit slim, it makes sense to go for the more tailored fit.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-navy-suit-dress-and-a-happy-bw-skirt#post-1138956 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 19:30:10 +0000 Ingunn 1138956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, all! I'm very happy that you like my choices.&nbsp;It seems that my skirt is the attention grabber here, and there's&nbsp;no surprise in that. It IS a happy skirt, after all. I suppose I have to make a new post for my dress to show you how versatile it really is:)</p> <p>I'll address the questions regarding my hair separately. In fact, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-curls-are-vanishing---why">I started another thread in off topic about this</a>, so maybe we should discuss it there instead? I realize that I put too much into one post this time, but this is a lot on my mind:) The short answer is: I haven't changed medication, diet or products lately, but I suspect a change in my hormone levels plays a part in this. I am after all 45 and should expect some changes around this time. I've also had dramatically changed hair post partum and at puberty.</p> <p>I'm indeed very pleased with the hoodie/suit look in #5, and will definitely be wearing that. It feels very modern and fresh, and I think it is a great way to modernize a suit. It will work fine for my line of work and lifestyle. Thank you for mentioning that, all of you!&nbsp;</p> <p>The pants - I <b>do </b>feel that they could have been more fluid, but the next size up was a little too roomy. I am hoping to get in better shape, too, so I was afraid to buy something that would become too big for me to wear in a short time. I did remember - <i>dress for the body you have now</i> - but the SA's were very convincing. I asked all three independently for advice, and they all promised a looser fit after some wear.&nbsp;They are really comfortable, and feel as if they're&nbsp;the right size.&nbsp;</p> <p>Lyn, I've never seen any&nbsp;<i>Club Monaco</i> in a Norwegian shop before. It must have been purchased online, I don't think any retailers stock it in Norway. A lucky find.&nbsp;</p> <p>Suz, I was in fact thinking of you when I tried this suit on. But this one is a bit more basic than what you were after, isn't it? I agree, those are slim pants, and I felt they were loosening up a little as I wore them.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-navy-suit-dress-and-a-happy-bw-skirt#post-1138929 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 19:15:55 +0000 Missey 1138929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love every combo!&nbsp; You look fresh, smart, and lively!&nbsp; The suit is a dream and I love the color and cut of both pieces.&nbsp; Perfect picks </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-navy-suit-dress-and-a-happy-bw-skirt#post-1138920 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 19:07:30 +0000 Gracie 1138920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the suit on 3 with the turtleneck and on 5 with the pumps or the hoodie – I think the fit is great and if the pants loosen a bit with wear as you were told then, even better. The dark, dark blue is so sophisticated.&nbsp; And the skirt is so fresh and fun, you'll be the center of attention! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-navy-suit-dress-and-a-happy-bw-skirt#post-1138918 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 19:07:00 +0000 Anonymous 1138918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I read through all your descriptions without peeking at any photos first and my mouth was watering! It was worth the wait as I love your outfits! I would say that the trousers of your suit are fitted but only you can say if they feel tight; the jacket fits like a dream. The suit looks great with your black sweater and really cool with the hoodie. I love the dress with the patterned tights, they are floral aren't they? The dress is a lovely soft navy.</p> <p>The outfits with just the trousers from the suit in #4 are very chic. How fab with the sparkly tank and&nbsp;the cropped cobalt cardi letting the belt peek out is lovely. Finally, your happy skirt, makes me happy! All the stylings with it are sublime.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-navy-suit-dress-and-a-happy-bw-skirt#post-1138812 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 17:34:31 +0000 Joyce B 1138812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are looking fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-navy-suit-dress-and-a-happy-bw-skirt#post-1138807 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 17:31:04 +0000 Thistle 1138807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I <b><i>love </i></b>#6 and #7! So fabulous!&nbsp; Yes, sorry, having a hard time getting past that fabulous skirt.</p> <p>So sorry about your curls! Is there a reason behind this? I can see why it would be disorienting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-navy-suit-dress-and-a-happy-bw-skirt#post-1138694 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 16:11:44 +0000 Suz 1138694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, Ingunn - that happy skirt was such a happy find! Fabulous! I just love all the outfits you've created with that. It looks especially modern in #7 to my eye.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm also jealous of you for finding <b>MY</b> HEWI (the suit). I'm uncertain about the pants fit. They do look a little snug, perhaps. But not in all the photos. In #5 I do not notice the same snugness I see in some of the other shots. So maybe it is true that they are already easing up? I know this difficulty; I sometimes have it as well. Also, these are meant to be slim trousers. Perhaps they are a bit better with a heeled shoe? Having said that, I am 100% with Ceit on that k-worthy hoodie and suit outfit. <b>LOVE</b> that. Inspirational (well...if I ever find my suit, that is...)</p> <p>The dress looks really versatile and will be great for spring.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-navy-suit-dress-and-a-happy-bw-skirt#post-1138686 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 16:02:59 +0000 lyn* 1138686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I need that skirt. Club Monaco via Thrift you say? *ebay checking time* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-navy-suit-dress-and-a-happy-bw-skirt#post-1138653 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 15:46:28 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1138653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like Ceit, I'm having trouble getting past the pictures of your pretty polka dot twirly skirt to even see anything else. Gorgeous!</p> <p>Love the fit of the navy blazer and dress - beautiful. I have to admit I'm not crazy about the fit of the trousers though but that could be my own fit issues peeking out. I'm more in the fluid fit these days and for me, these would be a bit too fitted. But you look fab in them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-navy-suit-dress-and-a-happy-bw-skirt#post-1138649 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 15:44:47 +0000 Catnip 1138649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, Ingunn.&nbsp; I'm going to take time to digest all of these outfits carefully.&nbsp; At first glance, I'd say the pants fit well. </p>