https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-outfit-creation Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:35:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-outfit-creation/page/2#post-1101611 Sat, 30 Nov 2013 18:51:21 +0000 rachylou 1101611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Me too. I think #1 rocks it; I love the whole look with your hair up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-outfit-creation/page/2#post-1101548 Sat, 30 Nov 2013 16:52:00 +0000 Peri 1101548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 2 the best...very cute, casual but professional too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-outfit-creation#post-1101528 Sat, 30 Nov 2013 16:13:31 +0000 Angie 1101528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love how you're having fun with fashion, Beth Ann. You are self aware, and it comes through in your outfits. That is very stylish.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-outfit-creation#post-1101520 Sat, 30 Nov 2013 16:06:31 +0000 Beth Ann 1101520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the inspiration, Angie!&nbsp; I'm learning that, when I feel at a style impasse, it's helpful to use YLF style and Pinterest to help me see my wardrobe, and even my shape, in new ways.</p> <p>You inspired me to buy the Cons last summer and, while they do represent my "core" style, perhaps, they take me in fun, new places.&nbsp; I think a menswear look, because it seems like such a juxtaposition with the soft, but dramatic lines in my face and body, can be powerful if I do it right -- and I try many things that don't work.&nbsp; Perhaps that's why I love Kate Hepburn, even though she looks so different from me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-outfit-creation#post-1101502 Sat, 30 Nov 2013 15:41:17 +0000 Angie 1101502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So fun and I'm impressed, Beth Ann. I love all your renditions. I also like your favourite best - #2. Blue and white is extra fresh. #5 is divine too. You gorgeous creature.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-outfit-creation#post-1100803 Fri, 29 Nov 2013 06:46:06 +0000 Day Vies 1100803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the improv! #2 is my favorite. The cons are so unexpected and I am of course biased in favor of a blue and white shirt with the blazer.&nbsp;#5 is lovely with the vest. I actually like that variation slightly more because the vest and jeans suggest the casual nature and I am a bigger fan of ballet flats&nbsp;than cons.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-outfit-creation#post-1100780 Fri, 29 Nov 2013 05:38:26 +0000 Beth Ann 1100780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for chiming!</p> <p>E:&nbsp; Like the stars and stripes, eh?&nbsp; I could certainly see you in a menswear style vest.&nbsp; This one has darts -- which is essential for me!</p> <p>Karymk:&nbsp; Never fear, minimalism consistently eludes me.&nbsp; In true Diva fashion, I just can't say no!</p> <p>I'm back from festivities and ready to get one really good night's sleep before the holiday season begins! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-outfit-creation#post-1100717 Fri, 29 Nov 2013 01:59:29 +0000 E 1100717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What an interesting exercise, and thanks for documenting it with pics so we can all follow along! That star scarf is so fun! And I just adore you in that vest. I like every version actually. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-outfit-creation#post-1100714 Fri, 29 Nov 2013 01:48:06 +0000 karymk 1100714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love number three on you because of the shoes and necklace! We don't always have to be so "stripped down" to look clean and sharp. &nbsp;I love the vest, it's super cute and I wish I had one like that. &nbsp;I'm not so sure I like big scarves on anybody, not just you Beth Ann. &nbsp;I know its cold where you are and so it makes sense. But I just love the cleaner look of the shirt neckline. &nbsp;Your hair looks as good up as it does down. Don't you love having that versatility? Thanks for the pics, I'm inspired! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-outfit-creation#post-1100549 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 18:24:06 +0000 Beth Ann 1100549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all, for taking a break on a big day to comment.&nbsp; I appreciate the details y'all notice and help me see! &nbsp; I'm back from the gym, have loaded up the pies, the huge pot of green beans (southern style), and the spinach strawberry salad, and must get dressed before I head to my brother's house.&nbsp; I'm so glad I did this experiment in outfit creation, and I plan to try something like it once a week to help me see my wardrobe in new ways.&nbsp; </p> <p>Pil:&nbsp; I adore Bach, even though he forgets that singers are wind instruments and need to, well, breathe!&nbsp; I'll check out your link tonight, when I'm recovering from Turkey.</p> <p>Aubergine:&nbsp; My style rubric:&nbsp; form with flow / energy with ease helps me adapt "strict" looks from someone like Angie, but I'm just a beginner.&nbsp; YLF has helped me to "see" more broadly what an outfit will look like on myself or someone else.&nbsp; It's come in handy when looking at an item on a 6 foot tall catalog model!&nbsp; </p> <p>Suz:&nbsp; Yes, copying someone different is sometimes the best way to find the "you" in an outfit --- we're not expecting to "match" the inspiration anyway!</p> <p>Amy K.:&nbsp; I know exactly what you mean!&nbsp; I'm trying to focus somewhat on figure flattery, but am trying to avoid what I call "camo" dressing -- dressing to hide something or camouflage a "flaw."&nbsp; Instead, I think of learning what "creates" a good line in my body.&nbsp; For example, dresses with a structured waistline seam, front and bat, give "structure to my midsection.&nbsp; Add a belt, and that bit of extra fluff is locked and loaded, and&nbsp; I've actually highlighted my waist, not tried to obscure it's "flaws."&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-outfit-creation#post-1100517 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 17:30:12 +0000 minimalist 1100517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a wonderful exercise, Beth Ann!</p> <p>Even though the strictest replica isn't your usual look, the sleek hair brings out dazzling features of yours (eyebrows, cheekbones!) we don't usually see, because they're obscured (or we get distracted) by your fantastic hair. </p> <p>This got me thinking about my tendency to focus on highlighting "best" assets and distracting from features in myself I don't care for as much. The other day, a sizeable young woman on the bus was wearing leggings with a loud horizontal pattern. And she looked great! Everything about her outfit, posture etc worked. She owned it.</p> <p>Happy Thanksgiving! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-outfit-creation#post-1100513 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 17:19:03 +0000 Lisa 1100513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun outfits.&nbsp; I like remixing because then I can pick my favorite one or two combinations and bam, instant FFBO. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-outfit-creation#post-1100498 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 16:23:03 +0000 Anonymous 1100498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beth Ann, you're such a do-er, heading off to the gym on Thanksgiving Day! You put us all to shame.</p> <p>I saw this post late last night and just did not have the brain power to comment intelligently. It deserved some thought, as you put a lot of thought into it. First, you have such a beautiful face. Not many women look so beautiful with their hair completely brushed away! Even though pic. 1 isn't my favorite, I could so see you with your hair loosely tied back sometimes. That would give you more visual room at the neckline when wearing a scarf (unless that would defeat the entire purpose of keeping as warm as possible). I love number 2, but number 3 is my personal fave, because I love the dressy shoes. It would be fab with or without the necklace. I also love the last picture because you know I love you in those saturated, royal purples, even if your eyes do look possessed (as we say here, lol) because of the flash!</p> <p>Happy, happy Thanksgiving my musical diva friend! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-outfit-creation#post-1100492 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 16:11:56 +0000 Suz 1100492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's what makes it so instructive for all of us, Beth Ann -- now I want to go copy somebody very different, too. You have emboldened me to give it a try. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-outfit-creation#post-1100460 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 15:18:07 +0000 Beth Ann 1100460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gotta rush to the gym before the Turkey fest this afternoon,&nbsp; but I wanted to pop on to say thanks so much for the input!</p> <p>This outfit copy was intended to be a stretch in a different direction -- to find out&nbsp; how to "try on" someone else's brilliant outfit and make is work for my wardrobe and body.&nbsp; Copying someone who looks like me would seem to be most natural, but oh, what great things you can discover for looking outside the obvious.&nbsp; Look what Ornella and Bella accomplish with photos! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-outfit-creation#post-1100453 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 15:08:10 +0000 Anonymous 1100453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think my favorite might be #3! I like the more feminine accessories contrasting with the shirt and jacket.&nbsp;And I really like the combination of the scarf in #4 with the shirt, and am wondering what it would look like tied with the ends hanging down.</p> <p>From an entirely self-interested perspective, I'm so glad you did this post! It was really useful to see how such a tailored, menswear-inspired outfit could work for those of us with long hair and curves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-outfit-creation#post-1100451 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 15:06:11 +0000 pil 1100451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hope your auditions went well! The hair down in 2 really makes a difference, whodathunk? Even though it's not one of your favorites, I really like 5. Then again I do like your menswear vest(s), you have another darker one don't you? What about a stricter, more structured, look for the scarf? The colors in 6 are absolutely beautiful on you!</p> <p>Oh, and I thought of you the other day when I read this book review on Bach.<br /> Bach: Music In The Castle of Heaven<br /> <a href="http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304527504579169831993833414" rel="nofollow">http://online.wsj.com/news/art.....1993833414</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-outfit-creation#post-1100446 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 14:51:32 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1100446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fabulous exercise Beth Ann and I think every one of these outfits works in its own way. Like you, #2 is my favorite. I think it has a "crisp simplicity" that really suits your style.</p> <p>Lol at your creepy eyes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-outfit-creation#post-1100445 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 14:49:16 +0000 lyn67 1100445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My faves are 3,5 and 6. What a great exercise! I never saw you with the hair up before, but agree,&nbsp; loose hair gives your looks just&nbsp;the&nbsp;needed flow, and a dash of exuberance! But ,YLF as always in all of these, of course! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-outfit-creation#post-1100413 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 14:14:09 +0000 MuseumGal 1100413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think these all look great on you, and very wearable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-outfit-creation#post-1100408 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 14:11:15 +0000 Jaime 1100408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun! I like #1 and #2 the best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-outfit-creation#post-1100396 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 13:54:42 +0000 carter 1100396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love 2, 3 and 6! What fun. Hopefully I'll have a chance to go try something similar while everyone else is in their post-dinner turkey coma. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-outfit-creation#post-1100375 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 13:20:46 +0000 Suz 1100375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous post and what interesting insights. I agree wholeheartedly that #2 looks most like "you" while remaining true to the inspiration. You look very comfortable and beautiful there.&nbsp;</p> <p>I like the other looks, too, but agree they've lost something of the interpretation and that may be why (in part) they appealed to you less. I agree the vest look would be great with one of your pencil skirts.&nbsp;</p> <p>And the last outfit is fabulous, too, creepy eyes or no!&nbsp;</p> <p>What a super exercise to try. I like that you picked someone whose colouring and body type differ and whose style has overlaps but is not identical. That makes it a much more difficult exercise (not a strict copy), but also a much more exciting one.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-outfit-creation#post-1100371 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 13:17:34 +0000 Anonymous 1100371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How fun! I think you look great in all of these. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-outfit-creation#post-1100367 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 13:15:44 +0000 Karie 1100367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them all and can't really choose a favorite. I also think #5 would look fantastic with your black pencil skirt and heeled oxfords. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-outfit-creation#post-1100340 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 12:00:52 +0000 Lantana 1100340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beth Ann you are unfailingly gorgeous in everything you post and these outfits are no exception.<br /> The striped shirt has photographed best in #2&amp;#5. Elsewhere it has lost its rich blue colour.<br /> I like the vest outfit very much and I agree that your hair adds a lovely fluid line to the overall strictness of these looks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-outfit-creation#post-1100244 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 05:41:52 +0000 Caro in Oz 1100244@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love #2 as well&nbsp;- your hair adds the diva touch. Looking good </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-outfit-creation#post-1100235 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 05:05:46 +0000 deb 1100235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorite is # 1. I like your hair up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-outfit-creation#post-1100227 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 04:54:16 +0000 Jewell 1100227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Way to have fun with fashion! You've created some great looks here. Number two looks more "you" than number one so it's one of my favorites along with pic three. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-outfit-creation#post-1100225 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 04:50:52 +0000 Diana 1100225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your favorite is my favorite too! &nbsp;I have a similar blue/white striped shirt that is pretty much an orphan. &nbsp;I need to try it with my black blazer and Hi-nesses! </p>