https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angie-challenge-day-1-is-it-me Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:01:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angie-challenge-day-1-is-it-me#post-2006879 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 18:37:50 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2006879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div><i>I feel more confident that things will come together eventually, and more able to be patient while they do</i>.</div><div>Wonderful!<br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angie-challenge-day-1-is-it-me#post-2006870 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 18:16:33 +0000 Sara L. 2006870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your boots and sweater together.&nbsp; This seems like a great work-from-home outfit.&nbsp; I have to force myself to get dressed on days that I'm home, whether it's a weekend or I'm home for some other reason (sick kid, sick me, holiday, whatever) or I feel like a slob. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angie-challenge-day-1-is-it-me#post-2006868 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 18:10:40 +0000 SarahD8 2006868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your kind words! I started replying while making dinner last night and then everything came together much more quickly than I expected, apologies for not following up sooner.</p> <p><b>shevia</b> one thing that YLF has done for me is made me truly grateful for the variety of cuts/colors/etc. available for clothing, because different options really do suit different bodies. (Though, I did see your cardigan pic yesterday, I am not sure if I managed to comment directly on the thread but I did not think you looked wide by any stretch!)</p> <p><b>Mainelady,</b>&nbsp;<b>cjh</b>, and <b>ChristieIJ</b> thank you so much!</p> <p><b>karen13</b> well I pretty much spent our whole recent Seattle snowmageddon in leggings so I think snowstorms get a special dispensation! The pullover is by Land's End -- it's not current, I found it on Ebay, but maybe they occasionally do something similar?</p> <p><b>Angie</b>, thanks! I like the peplum effect too. I usually avoid peplums at/near the natural waist because of that same blocky effect -- but the dropped waist proportion makes it work here. I guess there's a reason I sometimes look to the 1920s as a style reference...</p> <p><b>rachylou</b>&nbsp;I think you are so good at those arch, subversive references to conservative looks (preppy but not preppy, etc.). It's a real inspiration!</p> <p><b>Firecracker</b>, I agree, why not create some aesthetic pleasure, even if it's just for our own benefit?</p> <p><b>FashIntern</b>, ha, yes, always questioning and analyzing! I do think I've expressed some angst on the forum and I'll own that -- although a switch of some sort seems to have flipped lately. Not that my wardrobe/style is completely sorted, but I feel more confident that things will come together eventually, and more able to be patient while they do.</p> <p><b>jussie</b>, I know you get the girl-on-the-moors thing, high-fiving my fellow Liberty lover!</p> <p><b>Katerina</b>, thank you! I think it's wonderful that we have such different styles but are able to genuinely appreciate each other's outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angie-challenge-day-1-is-it-me#post-2006651 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 12:41:42 +0000 Katerina 2006651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great outfit! A very clever and interesting outfit formula - it suits you perfectly. Love the sweater. You look FABULOUS. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angie-challenge-day-1-is-it-me#post-2006633 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 11:16:15 +0000 jussie 2006633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Girl on the moors! Yessss. Your pullover is very cozy and you-looking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angie-challenge-day-1-is-it-me#post-2006618 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 10:26:11 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2006618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>You know the title made me chuckle. You are always questioning! I think that's a good thing, as it doesn't seem to tail over into angst often.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>This is a great look for you, and I do know what you mean about being a GOTM as opposed to preppy.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>High five on the small bust and wide ribcage--that's me too!<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angie-challenge-day-1-is-it-me#post-2006535 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 03:54:11 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2006535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Very interesting and insightful analysis of your style. I really like this outfit. It has a bit of quirky attitude and creativity, and the subdued colors look good on you. <br /></div><div>I find dressing for myself a fun creative outlet, too; on many of my days off, I could run around in sweat clothes--and sometimes I do for a few hours, say, after a workout--but I don't enjoy hanging out like that all day. I guess I just like to see myself dressed in street clothes when I pass the mirror.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angie-challenge-day-1-is-it-me#post-2006530 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 03:17:33 +0000 SarahD8 2006530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, KMM! The boots are definitely faves! I have to make a deliberate effort not to just wear them every day.</p> <p>Bonnie and Joy, thanks for the vote of confidence — and I’m so glad my musings were helpful to you! Look forward to seeing your tunic + pullover combinations.</p> <p>Kkards, I’ve been doing this for 20 years...I guarantee pajama day would get old after a while! I like what you said about de-preppifying, I think you’re a real master of that so I always look to your outfits for inspiration on that score. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angie-challenge-day-1-is-it-me#post-2006525 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 02:57:47 +0000 ChristelJ 2006525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What an ingenious use of proportions and great way to use neutral dark colors! Can't wait to see more. I like the earrings, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angie-challenge-day-1-is-it-me#post-2006506 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 02:23:07 +0000 rachylou 2006506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice! I hear you about not being On The Quad. My prob as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angie-challenge-day-1-is-it-me#post-2006500 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 02:16:58 +0000 Angie 2006500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YAY, <b>SarahD8</b>. I thoroughly enjoyed your write-up, and it makes perfect sense now that I've seen your style over the last while. The puzzle pieces fit!</p> <p>This is a great Seattle Casual look. Classic, cozy, casual, a little rugged, a little earthy, covered, natural, ready for rain, some pretty, and refined adornment. The peplum effect of the layers work well. And I can't imagine you looking blocky :)</p> <p>Nicely done.&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angie-challenge-day-1-is-it-me#post-2006497 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 02:14:55 +0000 cjh 2006497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really nice combo and great explanation. You look comfortable and confident. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angie-challenge-day-1-is-it-me#post-2006484 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 01:57:25 +0000 karen13 2006484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First you are a wonder for looking great when you don't have to - I am still in my xc ski gear from this morning. But you inspire me.... tomorrow.</p> <p>I love the tunic buttons peeking from the v neck - I need to steal this idea. And the sweater is lovely - and unique - I haven't seen a v-neck fairisle style &nbsp;at retail - who makes it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angie-challenge-day-1-is-it-me#post-2006473 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 01:44:41 +0000 Mainelady 2006473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Girl on the moors, I like your style! Long over lean, riding boots, vintage jewelry. Looking forward to seeing more! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angie-challenge-day-1-is-it-me#post-2006466 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 01:38:27 +0000 Jaime 2006466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is fun reading everyone's self descriptions on this challenge. Interesting about pullovers - I am the opposite and feel that cardigans look me look broader on top than pullovers. I love how you combined a classic fair isle in an unexpected way with the tunic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angie-challenge-day-1-is-it-me#post-2006458 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 01:31:38 +0000 kkards 2006458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok true confession...if I worked from home I wouldn’t ever get dressed in “Street clothes”. So good for you for even making an effort.<br /> I really like how you’ve prepped down the sweater...subtle prep, IMO is the best way to go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angie-challenge-day-1-is-it-me#post-2006451 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 01:26:16 +0000 Anonymous 2006451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is so inspirational! I have a similar body type and have never tried to create this style. Tunics alone do not work and make me feel stumpy. Thank you for explaining why this look is a favorite. It looks great on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angie-challenge-day-1-is-it-me#post-2006438 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 01:16:24 +0000 Suz 2006438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Fair Isle, cozy-factor, colours, and overall proportions are definitely you! I, too, am enjoying everyone's explanations of why their outfits feel true to themselves.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angie-challenge-day-1-is-it-me#post-2006425 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 01:06:36 +0000 Bonnie 2006425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear a similar combination and it's one of my favorites. Your explanation helps me understand why it works for me because I have a similar body type. I really like your version and the way you have styled it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angie-challenge-day-1-is-it-me#post-2006418 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 00:53:30 +0000 KMM 2006418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The tunic/sweater combo is unique and very fab! Love the boots as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angie-challenge-day-1-is-it-me#post-2006404 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 00:18:56 +0000 SarahD8 2006404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have found everybody's explanations of how their lifestyle/situation plays into their style so interesting, so I'll share mine: I work from home as a freelance writer (note the writing chair and house shoes in the background of the photo). As a result, I need what I wear to be comfortable -- my sweatpants are approximately 20 feet away at any given time, and no one will know if I put them on. For the sake of my mental health and productivity I need to get dressed in real clothes each day. But I also need simple, reliable outfit formulas so that I neither burn an hour playing in my closet while on deadline, nor am I tempted to just throw my hands up and forget it (see above re: sweatpants). On the plus side I don't have coworkers to look at me funny so I can indulge my creativity with my outfits. I don't have a commute to contend with, but I do run cold, so my outfit formulas must take that into account.</p> <p>Today's outfit has so many "me" elements!<br />-Cognac riding boots, check<br />-Skinny jeans, check<br />-Tunic-length top, check<br />-Vintage jewelry incl. heirloom rings, check<br />-Fair isle, check<br />-Cardig-- **record scratch**</p> <p>Cardigans will always be my first and enduring love, but this year I've been adding some pullovers to my wardrobe. Partly just to switch things up, partly for a simpler fallback outfit formula, and partly because I find tops so hard to shop for (so I have tons of cardigans but nothing to wear them with)!</p> <p>I spent several years avoiding pullovers entirely because I found them unflattering -- I have a short torso with a small bust, wide ribcage, and no defined waist, and often I just feel like I look blocky in pullovers. However, I think I have worked out that I can wear:<br />-Tunic-length pullovers that lengthen the torso and create my favored long-over-lean silhouette<br />-Shorter pullovers that are somewhat deliberately boxy/swingy etc., and without a welted hem</p> <p>This is the first outing for this sweater. At first, I wasn't so sure about it. But I think my eye has adjusted as the day has gone on and it is just fine, or at least JFE. You all can tell me if I'm fooling myself.&nbsp;</p> <p>Initially I layered the sweater over my white tuxedo tunic, but I did not feel like me, I felt like Hermione Granger. I like it much better over this plum silk tunic. One of the pitfalls of my style is that I like preppy pieces, but I need to wear them in a non-preppy way: I am more girl-on-the-moors than coed-on-the-quad iykwim.&nbsp; </p>