https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anatomy-of-an-inspo-shot Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:37:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anatomy-of-an-inspo-shot/page/2#post-2179392 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 17:22:32 +0000 Bonnie 2179392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks great. Glad it worked out for you. The forum is a wonderful place to go for help, isn't it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anatomy-of-an-inspo-shot/page/2#post-2179383 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 17:07:41 +0000 Jules 2179383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey everyone just wanted to update that my Everlane order was successful, thanks to everyone's tips here. Specifically the jeans RunCarla suggested which I nabbed once they came back in stock and at a great discount, Angie's fit tips that help me remember to wear them high rather than slouchy (I might get the waist taken in, but can wear a belt for now), and LaPed's square shirt suggestion, but as it is quite long and voluminous I decided to tie it in front as Gigi suggested. The overall effect of the tied up shirt and jeans is definitely a bit retro, as viva identified!<br />As it turns out I don't love the jeans with my loafers as much as I expected, and my favourite shoe pairing is actually my pink Birkenstock Buckleys, which is fun since they are more casual/less office and also my newest transitional shoes which were bought&nbsp;kind of&nbsp;wishfully last year for post Covid outings. There's definitely an argument to be made that my outfit has a different vibe than the original -softer, prettier, less tomboy - but I feel like with your help I made it work for me in a way that's more true to my actual style, which incorporates more feminine details in with the boyish stuff I love but my face and figure fight with a bit.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anatomy-of-an-inspo-shot/page/2#post-2176064 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 04:41:15 +0000 Jessikams 2176064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the look. What immediately jumps out at me is that she is casual (bare ankles, casual purse, denim and cotton washable fabrics, girlish hair style) but still very neat (cuffs precise, denim is clean dark wash, shirt is ironed and buttoned, colors are subdued). Casual but neat, girlish but pulled-together in a responsible adult way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anatomy-of-an-inspo-shot/page/2#post-2175891 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:48:48 +0000 Helena 2175891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've got a load of great advice and just adding that with these minimal looks the details are key; for example her shirt looks perfectly starched, etc</p> <p>I think the sweater you posted with semi truck and crisp cuffed jeans would look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anatomy-of-an-inspo-shot/page/2#post-2175881 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:16:15 +0000 viva 2175881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jules, that is an amazing story. You were a lucky girl! It's funny but I feel very close to my 12-year-old self when I think about fashion. I haven't veered all that much from how I grew up. It seems like you, too, have a strong sartorial connection to the past. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anatomy-of-an-inspo-shot/page/2#post-2175878 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:09:00 +0000 Jules 2175878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah ha viva, I absolutely have a fondness for both James Dean and classic rockabilly guy looks - influenced by my dad and in particular the time he took me to see Johnny Cash (touring with June at the time). I was about twelve years old and not really sure if this show was cool or more of a dad thing but then looked around and saw a bunch of good looking young guys dressed in retro looks! And now I'm of course eternally grateful I saw an absolute legend in concert. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anatomy-of-an-inspo-shot/page/2#post-2175850 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:43:29 +0000 viva 2175850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just want to add that I absolutely love this look. I have dark wash straights from CQY that I love and will use to replicate, but as Angie suggested they do fit more like skinnies (especially with COVID weight). I think the dark rinse is essential to the retro look here - very James Dean.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anatomy-of-an-inspo-shot/page/2#post-2175848 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:25:23 +0000 Jules 2175848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Joy, I agree with the observation that the outfit is harmonious with the wearer. I think this is part of the appeal for me too. I also noticed the purse and my thought was that the thin strap makes it a feminine touch in the otherwise boyish outfit (they could have left off the bag entirely). I myself have a fairly boyish brown messenger bag which I think would take the outfit into more tomboy, even newsie territory. Or conversely, a couple of chain purses which would feel more feminine and styled, I think. Finally I do have a wallet-on-a-string in a similar shape but it’s in light grey and bush, which are in my spring/summer palette and wouldn’t be great with my loafers which are brown and black. However it does work with my sneakers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anatomy-of-an-inspo-shot/page/2#post-2175755 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 23:44:59 +0000 Anonymous 2175755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I noticed the shoes and bag compliment each other well, although I am not sure what co.or the bag is, maybe silver, but it has a black shoulder strap. Nothing seems to draw the eye away from the model and her beautiful smile.. The whole outfit seems to feature her. No great contrasts or brights or jaunty prints to draw the eye; a sort of column of neutrals or earthy tones. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anatomy-of-an-inspo-shot/page/2#post-2175752 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 23:39:51 +0000 Anonymous 2175752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Regarding the jeans : I have had a few pair of these deep cuffed jeans over the past couple of years , and just recently bought a precuffed pair of high waisted Girlfriends in a medium wash from Gap . I did have a pair of dark rinse straights with the big cuff but they were pretty leg shortening on 5’5” me . These precuffed pair are great because they also sit better than had I cuffed them myself . I’m really curious about replicating this look for myself too , but am not convinced I can wear a shirt buttoned and tucked that way either . We’ll see . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anatomy-of-an-inspo-shot/page/2#post-2175736 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 22:57:28 +0000 Anonymous 2175736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve had this same photo on my phone for weeks now - quite obsessed with this look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anatomy-of-an-inspo-shot/page/2#post-2175729 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 22:07:38 +0000 Angie 2175729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have TWO pairs of those blue cuffed Everlane jeans and love them.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anatomy-of-an-inspo-shot/page/2#post-2175728 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 22:05:01 +0000 Jules 2175728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everlane had my number today with both the jeans and a similar colour woven top, quite discounted from the prices shown here. Plus I had to try the Square Shirt (thanks LaPed!).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anatomy-of-an-inspo-shot/page/2#post-2172074 Mon, 15 Feb 2021 14:02:37 +0000 Jules 2172074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I totally agree lyn67 - I definitely want the contrast and the deep, one fold look (which is what makes it trickier than rolling a boyfriend jean for example, where one has some room to play to get it right). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anatomy-of-an-inspo-shot#post-2172037 Mon, 15 Feb 2021 09:38:52 +0000 lyn67 2172037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just wanted to point out that the cuffs here are big contrast- so, much more&nbsp; lighter then the pants themselves&nbsp; and this is crucial-as they blend in well/or attract more attention down to light skin on the ankles-and ground all the outfit. I tried cuffing with jeans that don't have this big contrast and it's&nbsp; simply NOT THE SAME vibe. And, they have to be dramatic, wide enough cuffs, not just a few inches. Angie has done her similar looks with white shoes, which are even more dramatic. Cuffs, bare ankles and light colored shoes look almost like some contrasting boots on her, bookending her hair so well. And who doesn't love a booted outfit?:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anatomy-of-an-inspo-shot#post-2172000 Mon, 15 Feb 2021 01:49:30 +0000 Jaime 2172000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic thread with so much good advice I will be reading it again. Hope to eventually see your version Jules. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anatomy-of-an-inspo-shot#post-2171920 Sun, 14 Feb 2021 20:56:36 +0000 Angie 2171920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds good, <b>Jules</b>.&nbsp;</p> <p>Look for BF jeans and RELAXED straights with the right fit on the waist and seat. Straight legs will fit like skinnies.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anatomy-of-an-inspo-shot#post-2171907 Sun, 14 Feb 2021 20:29:12 +0000 Jules 2171907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie, and looking good! It’s especially helpful to see the jeans with sneakers (and I have similar vibe off-white leather converse), because I’m just not likely to wear loafers for my ultra casual pandemic life of staying home, walking around and at the best of times, outdoor dining. So while I covet the loafer look eventually, I definitely need them to also be great with sneakers in the short term or there’s just no point.<br /> I’m excited to try to find the right jeans come spring. I’ll also be keeping an eye out for woven shirts in light earth tones, not necessarily to copycat the outfit but just in general. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anatomy-of-an-inspo-shot#post-2171897 Sun, 14 Feb 2021 20:00:52 +0000 Angie 2171897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jules</b>, I have two pairs of this type of jean - and reach for them a LOT. Had them for two years, and love them! See Finds. High rise on me, but you can wear a mid-rise.&nbsp;</p> <p>I like to semi-tuck shirts and pullovers, AND wear fluid and boxy tops <u>out</u>. Some are shorter and some are regular length. All tops worn out have a gentle welt for a bit of structure.&nbsp;</p> <p>What I'm wearing now. With at-home-only sneakers. See pics. These jeans are quite boyfriend-y, but tailored on the hips, waist and seat. LOVE that! The cuffs are at a very deliberate length.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think that you can wear a similar vibe with a lower neckline. No tucking required. This is a shorter pullover that lengthens the leg line from the hips upward.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anatomy-of-an-inspo-shot#post-2171753 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 22:14:01 +0000 Jules 2171753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Carla! I’m probably going to put off ordering anything for a month or two since bare ankles are out for a while :)<br /> I do love a heavy bang, but I have fine wavy hair that tends to crazy bed head when it’s short and fine features so it’s never been my look. My daughter has the perfect thick straight hair for them as she wakes up every day with bangs perfectly in place! Along with her bigger eyes and lips. Good observation though. I am thinking about bangs post-pandemic, but probably something lighter. I’ve been loving the shaggy mullets by Jayne Matthews but suspect she would choose a lighter look for me and my hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anatomy-of-an-inspo-shot#post-2171737 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 20:29:18 +0000 Carla 2171737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@ Jules - do you have a Pinterest inspo board? &nbsp;I’m seeing loafer style footwear, and cropped bottoms. &nbsp;Also, both models have heavy blunt bangs. &nbsp;A link to a Pinterest inspo board might reveal other ‘patterns’. &nbsp; </p> <p>Ooops! &nbsp;Forgot you are in Canada! &nbsp;These might work. &nbsp;First shot looks like a double roll, whereas other product shots are unrolled. &nbsp;Discription of inseam seems off though - 28 inches!?</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.simons.ca/en/women-clothing/jeans/regular-waist/slim-boyfriend-jean--13479-201755?catId=6702&amp;colourId=42">https://www.simons.ca/en/women.....755?catId=</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anatomy-of-an-inspo-shot#post-2171735 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 19:51:00 +0000 Jules 2171735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree citygirl - the straight leg is definitely part of the challenge for me! The picture has helped in that I see how I could at least try this cut, specifically with loafers I already own and bare ankles. A mid rise version will be high enough on me, but not my default slouchy off-the-hips look.<br /> Come to think about it here is a photo from last fall. I was obsessed with these shoes and also love the model (so much presence and attitude). Again I notice the straight and cuffed pants (less exaggerated cuff and not high contrast tho) and bare ankle, The outfit I hadn’t really thought about before but not loving the layered, coloured/patterned, maximal effect right now for whatever reason. Still love the shoes but they also feel busy and perhaps ‘overdone’ compared to my current inspo photo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anatomy-of-an-inspo-shot#post-2171731 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 18:59:17 +0000 Elle 2171731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can see why you love this outfit. The hair, top, and pants all have the same color intensity.&nbsp; &nbsp;I agree that a short cropped or welted top would be a good solution for you but possibly in a more luxurious type of fabric or with a muted pattern.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anatomy-of-an-inspo-shot#post-2171727 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 18:33:02 +0000 Sal 2171727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the jeans could be adapted but definitely a straight style. But not too soft. And the top could be a tee or a shirt or a sweater. Welted might be easier than tucked.</p> <p>I also noted the small delicate bag. </p> <p>I hope you can experiment and find your version Jules - it is a great look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anatomy-of-an-inspo-shot#post-2171702 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 17:15:24 +0000 citygirldc 2171702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like the jeans are pretty straight legged, and boyfriend jeans are usually tapered. Correct me if I'm wrong. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anatomy-of-an-inspo-shot#post-2171680 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 15:47:41 +0000 Carla 2171680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The deep hem started trending hard in 2018, and I got on board in 2019. &nbsp;I believe Angie added some to her denim collection. &nbsp;They are still available, and I’m really liking these. &nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.cosstores.com/en/women/womenswear/jeans/product.organic-cotton-straight-turn-up-jeans-white.0785294007.html">https://www.cosstores.com/en/w.....p-jeans-wh</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anatomy-of-an-inspo-shot#post-2171639 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 13:37:18 +0000 Jules 2171639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sweater from Uniqlo that might work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anatomy-of-an-inspo-shot#post-2171634 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 13:28:21 +0000 Jules 2171634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone! LaPed, I love the ‘square shirt’. RunCarla, those jeans look great - sold out of my size range but it’s good to see from you and others that this denim look appears to be available at retail right now. I’ve been admiring the look for years, actually, so I think this spring might be the time to put some effort into trying it out. And the other note is to pay attention to Everlane! They do have the ‘quality &amp; simplicity’ vibe I seem to be interested in right now.<br /> Appreciate everyone’s great observations and suggestions, very on point. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anatomy-of-an-inspo-shot#post-2171622 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 10:55:24 +0000 Liesbeth 2171622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the shout out Synne. I have many of these type of shots pinned myself but need to adapt too. Somehow fully buttoned shirts look/feel wrong on me. And there's the fact that I'm not enjoying stiff shirts at the moment.<br /> So I would take the vibe of the outfit to recreate: neutral colors, androgynous pieces, somewhat crisp both in color and silhouette, minimal embellishment/accessories... In your case I would definitely experiment with any shirt &amp; a partial tuck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anatomy-of-an-inspo-shot#post-2171616 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 07:56:15 +0000 Synne 2171616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As for vibe, I see alot of Runcarla and Liesbeth in this outfit! It has a very retro, sleek, androgynous, 40s tomboy (still love that moniker) look. All the pieces are fairly simple, woven, with great tailoring. It is a no-fuss, understated outfit. I see no socks, no belt. Everything looks very expensive. Silk shirt? Premium denim. Designer leather loafers. Great styling. The dainty gold buttons align with the jeans button. Buttoned up, crisp shirt collar. Carefully scrunched arms. And then the specific model makes the look, of course. This outfit would look very different on me. </p>