https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessory-help Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:27:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessory-help#post-364295 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 03:07:45 +0000 Briar 364295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, ladies! This is exactly the feedback I was hoping for!</p> <p>My challenge has been dressing with more visual interest, but finding the right balance for my size, shape and style. I have been purchasing more tops/blouses with texture/detail instead of my typical simple, solid knit t-shirts and plain cardigans. I am also replacing simple and delicate accessories with more interesting and substantial items, but this outfit was a perfect example of where simple jewelry would have worked better. I'm still trying to develop an eye to know when I have on too much (overdone) vs. too little (plain) so really appreciate that YLF members are here to help!</p> <p>What I gleaned from your feedback that I believe will work for me is </p> <p>1) the ruffles and the statement necklace together was too much for me and I didn't even think about earrings. I agree that statement earrings or a simpler necklace would have been best with the ruffles. I just couldn't wait to wear my new necklace!</p> <p>2) @jssloane-needed the reinforcement to mix metals, thank you!</p> <p>3) @aida-I did feel that either color or metallic shine would liven up the blue/white outfit. The snakeskin belt is a great suggestion for both metallic and nude shoes, so this is going on the shopping list! What my left/matchy-matchy brain cannot reconcile is wearing a colored belt with the metallic shoes. I'll have to try it with my red belt and a colored scarf per @jssloane and resubmit for feedback.</p> <p>@suz-These shoes are similar to the Clarks Artisan Splendor Plume sandal. The color is called grey metallic, but they are closer to bronze and the color works really well as a neutral against my pale skin. I have fussy feet and these are WONDERFUL. I wear a 6C shoe and I fit in the Clarks 6.5 M US/5 D UK. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessory-help#post-364157 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:30:19 +0000 Aida 364157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice outfit! I agree with Kari, Rute, and Angie :)</p> <p>I think your key questions about color and over/under accessorizing are personal preference items Did YOU feel like you needed more color, or more/less accessories?</p> <p>As far as other accessory options, I'd also second the suggestion of a colorful thin belt, if you like color and feel like you need some, or even a leopard print/snakeskin belt. No necklace+small glittery earrings would look cute. If you want to wear a necklace, a single strand of something (pearls, colorful stones, glass beads...) would be less competition with the pretty ruffles. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessory-help#post-363934 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:01:30 +0000 Kappy 363934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great first WIW. Love your shoes (and the whole outfit). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessory-help#post-363814 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:13:41 +0000 modgrl 363814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey there fellow shortie! I think you look lovely. Keep the earrings to a minimum, studs if anything at all and you are all set. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessory-help#post-363794 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:59:05 +0000 Angie 363794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this outfit works if you like a very accessorized style. Very nice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessory-help#post-363781 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:45:03 +0000 Freckles 363781@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm also in accord with everyone else. Beautiful combination which seems perfect for your work environment. Totally respectful and the gorgeous blouse softens up a strong look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessory-help#post-363767 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:18:07 +0000 teri 363767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also agree with the others. That is a great white ruffle top </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessory-help#post-363764 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:04:03 +0000 Anonymous 363764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with the others. Remove the necklace. The necklace is beautiful, so I can see why you would want to wear it. You might try a plainer top tucked, the necklace, and a plain low contrast belt like black leather that won't compete with the necklace.<br /> You have some lovely things to work with. Love the skirt on you and those gorgeous shoes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessory-help#post-363762 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:56:42 +0000 Suz 363762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with the rest—the necklace can go (this time, but it's a lovely piece and will look great with another outfit!) </p> <p>I love that belt with this outfit. It looks super with the shoes. BTW, are those shoes comfortable for you? I was eyeing them recently.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessory-help#post-363757 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:12:18 +0000 Janet 363757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep, I'm in agreement with the suggestions that the necklace could be left off. Sometimes when I take off a necklace in a situation like this, I go with larger, danglier earrings. </p> <p>It's a great outfit! I'm a big fan of metallic shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessory-help#post-363732 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:06:54 +0000 Jjsloane 363732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with all, the belt works, the blouse is beautiful, but the necklace is overkill for this outfit. I think the shoes act as a neutral so wouldn't worry about the metallic mixing (which is in anyway). For another mix you could try a colorful belt (or a long patterned scarf as a belt? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessory-help#post-363728 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 09:52:26 +0000 rute 363728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfit! You look lovely with the tucked top! I would show the belt and take off the necklace.<br /> belt+ruffles+boldnecklace.. is too much, instead you can wear a nice ring or earrings! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessory-help#post-363693 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 05:46:29 +0000 Carolyn 363693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the belt. I think I would keep it over the necklace if you feel like it's too much. And I adore the ruffles! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessory-help#post-363666 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 04:45:20 +0000 Kari 363666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's just a tad over-accessorized, but just barely. If it were me, I would remove the necklace. The chain belt adds great visual detail, but the blouse already has a lot going on with the ruffles, and the large statement necklace just isn't necessary. You could always add a very delicate necklace in its place. Love the metallic shoes. I am a huge fan of color, but don't think that it's always necessary, either - a pretty, polished neutral outfit does the trick too, especially with the sheen of the metallic pieces and the textural interest in the top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/accessory-help#post-363663 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 04:34:22 +0000 Briar 363663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi, my first WIW : )</p> <p>I am short (5'2) and short waisted, so typically do not tuck, but I love this top, it's perfect for hot weather business casual office wear. The skirt has belt loops, so I felt I needed a belt otherwise the exposed loops would make me feel unfinished. However, I struggled with a belt and necklace combo based on the bronze shoe.<br /> In a perfect world I could see a bright colored pump or sandal, but in the absence of such shoes, are the bright silver necklace and silver belt in conflict with the shoes? Am I over or under accessorized? Do I need more color in the outfit? Any suggestions are appreciated!</p> <p>White sheer cotton tuxedo shirt layered on white camisole<br /> Talbots Dark blue Denim pencil skirt<br /> Clarks bronze sandals</p> <p>thanks! </p>