https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/analyzing-an-outfit-that-doesnt-work Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 06 May 2026 11:09:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/analyzing-an-outfit-that-doesnt-work#post-955155 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:13:23 +0000 Karie 955155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I added pic #3 at the top&nbsp;- I took Thistle's and Angie's suggestions. Better for next time? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/analyzing-an-outfit-that-doesnt-work#post-954913 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:05:40 +0000 Sara L. 954913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had to look several times to see what was different between your outfit and the inspiration photo. I think you did a good job of recreating the original outfit and look great. If I was going to nitpick, it would be that the skinny jeans aren't quite skinny enough. However, that is really being picky as I think your outfit is great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/analyzing-an-outfit-that-doesnt-work#post-954895 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:53:20 +0000 Angie 954895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>But your intentions were good :)</p> <p>As for the hoodie/tee/jeans/sneaker/backpack wearing peanut gallery - I wouldn't hold that fashion and style opinion in high regard! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/analyzing-an-outfit-that-doesnt-work#post-954889 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:48:22 +0000 Karie 954889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute, not dorky? My high school students would beg to differ with you, Angie :)</p> <p>I almost wore a more structured jacket, but "almost" doesn't count!&nbsp;Coulda, woulda, shoulda.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/analyzing-an-outfit-that-doesnt-work#post-954880 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:41:56 +0000 Suz 954880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with Angie. You look fab in your stripes and boots!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/analyzing-an-outfit-that-doesnt-work#post-954879 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:40:44 +0000 Karie 954879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I think the skinnies need to be "skinnier" - I think I look like I'm&nbsp;going horseback riding in rain boots!</p> <p>Latana, the color was popped but fell down - I'm re-popping it now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/analyzing-an-outfit-that-doesnt-work#post-954874 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:37:31 +0000 Angie 954874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the baggy skinnies tucked into the boots! That's fresh! </p> <p>The stripe looks fab too. You need a structured jacket - that's all. And you are CUTE </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/analyzing-an-outfit-that-doesnt-work#post-954857 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:18:52 +0000 Diana 954857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I too think the key is that the pants in this look have to be pretty skintight.&nbsp; My guess is that it's needed to combat the slouchy ankles that all traditional rainboots seem to have.</p> <p>FWIW, I hardly ever wear my actual galoshes.&nbsp; My patent, zip-up Naots are much more fitted in the ankle and completely waterproof anyway, plus they are just overall much easier to style.&nbsp; I'm a big fan of patent leather for rainy days! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/analyzing-an-outfit-that-doesnt-work#post-954837 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:53:44 +0000 lucyt90 954837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's the skinny jeans as you mentioned, they'd need to be skin tight, a longer jumper and bigger stripes as mentioned by Thistle, other than that, we're really only nitpicking aren't we, I think the outfit is very close to the inspiration picture. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/analyzing-an-outfit-that-doesnt-work#post-954834 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:52:51 +0000 Lantana 954834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this!<br /> I think the stripes on your tee suit you as does the green/white/black combo. The shirt might look cuter with the collar popped.<br /> I'm sorry you didn't feel right - maybe it is just one of those low days when no matter what, one feels out of sorts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/analyzing-an-outfit-that-doesnt-work#post-954833 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:49:40 +0000 donnat 954833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also you made me laugh, you are hardly dorky </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/analyzing-an-outfit-that-doesnt-work#post-954832 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:48:51 +0000 Liz A. 954832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would guess you're just not used to the look.&nbsp; You look cute to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/analyzing-an-outfit-that-doesnt-work#post-954831 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:48:32 +0000 Raisin 954831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lol, I'm just laughing at all your "dorky" options. </p> <p>I think it looked fine but maybe like Thistle said the bolder top would work better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/analyzing-an-outfit-that-doesnt-work#post-954829 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:47:44 +0000 donnat 954829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To my eye, the pants and boots are great, striped shirt works, it's the length of the dark overshirt. It should be longer or maybe even shorter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/analyzing-an-outfit-that-doesnt-work#post-954823 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:42:39 +0000 Karie 954823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see what you mean, Thistle - I have a bolder striped top, I'll have to try that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/analyzing-an-outfit-that-doesnt-work#post-954822 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:40:46 +0000 Thistle 954822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The only thing that strikes me as truly different, and I looked three times, is the sweater.&nbsp; I wonder if the larger stripes create different proportion.</p> <p>I see no issues with the jeans, boots or jacket.&nbsp; The big difference, to my eye, is the bold graphic of her stripes, where yours are far more subtle.</p> <p>You still look fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/analyzing-an-outfit-that-doesnt-work#post-954818 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:37:55 +0000 Karie 954818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I usually take my outfit photos at the end of the workday, but I am glad I took this one before leaving the house. It is pouring rain out so&nbsp;I was attempting to use Jessica Quirk's rainboot look as an inspiration, but I don't think it worked. Not sure why, but my thoughts are:<br />1. The skinnies are now slouchy skinnies and look dorky with the rainboots.<br />2. The shirt worn as a jacket is dorky.<br />3. I am dorky.<br />4. All of the above</p> <p>It's an extremely casual day at work - students are here only for exams, and I don't have to proctor today,&nbsp;so it's a grading and paperwork day for me.</p> <p>Anywho, I changed footwear and am wearing my black and plaid duck shoes. I'll update with a pic of that later. It all still looks dorky, and now I squeak when I walk up and down the halls!</p> </p> <p>Striped top - Gap, green skinnies - Macy's, boots - Marshall's or TJ Maxx</p> <p><b>End of Day&nbsp;Edit (photo 3): I took Thistle's suggestion and tried a bolder striped top&nbsp;and Angie's suggestion for a more structured jacket. &nbsp;The shirt is all wrinkled and my hair is a mess (got caught in the rain), but&nbsp;the work day is over so this is for next time.&nbsp;Better?</b></p> <p>Striped top (photo #3) - J Crew, denim jacket - AE</p> </p>