https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/arty-architectural-%e2%80%94-show-me-what-you-mean Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:31:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/arty-architectural-%e2%80%94-show-me-what-you-mean/page/3#post-1671096 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 00:38:31 +0000 Deborah 1671096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz I am a bit overwhelmed by all the fantastic info and suggestions on this thread lol.</p> <p>Do you have any 'style icons' (for want of a better word) &nbsp;who wear gorgeous silver pixie cuts or similar?? &nbsp;Elisa Nalin usually dresses in a very colourful fashion but I think you *might* relate to her style. &nbsp;You would give it your own flavour of course, I am not thinking you would copy her, simply she could provide some inspo. &nbsp;Just search her up on Pinterest and there are some awesome outfit photos. &nbsp;</p> <p>We have a gorgeous newsreader here called Jessica Rowe and she has an awesome pixie cut. &nbsp;Here is the link a general google search I did&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.google.com.au/search?q=jessica+rowe+outfits&amp;sa=X&amp;espv=2&amp;biw=1093&amp;bih=498&amp;site=webhp&amp;tbm=isch&amp;tbo=u&amp;source=univ&amp;ved=0ahUKEwjoovvzjIjNAhUFUZQKHev7DGMQsAQIGw">https://www.google.com.au/sear.....38;bih=498</a>&nbsp;there is a lot event outfits but I like her day to day and more minimal looks. &nbsp;Makes me think of you </p> <p>Suz are you are your daughter on Instagram? &nbsp;Check out this account</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/annna_karenina/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/annna_karenina/?hl=en</a>&nbsp; or search user name annna_kareeninaew. &nbsp;Her style is seriously cool. &nbsp;Again not suggesting her look it you, but might be some inspiration for you.</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/arty-architectural-%e2%80%94-show-me-what-you-mean/page/3#post-1670992 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 22:13:34 +0000 Aida 1670992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A thought: This hair, on its own, is going to add drama you didn't have before. Once you sort color out you may find that stylistically you don't actually need to move too much further away (or maybe you do, who knows!). Also, please keep that floral skirt! It's gorgeous. At least for a little bit, while you get adjusted. I think it's totally wearable in a way that feels right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/arty-architectural-%e2%80%94-show-me-what-you-mean/page/3#post-1670831 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 18:12:47 +0000 Elizabeth P 1670831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey Suz... I've been reading with interest, but no time or brain power to articulate a good answer.&nbsp; But this comment hit me... <i>And I </i><b><i>do </i></b><i>in fact like the idea of a bit more drama in my style --<br /> as many of you know, I've been seeking that for some time, and while<br /> most of my experiments have been failures, the hair may open doors that<br /> were previously closed and could even help me identify new<br /> possibilities! Yahoo!</i></p> <p>I am going suggest that maybe, just maybe, this style IS you?&nbsp; I just doubt that you'd be trying/seeing something for a long time that really isn't. And that perhaps it was your previous cut/colour that was what was not working?&nbsp; For example, I know that for me, coming clean with my hair has made it so obvious that angles and high contrast are ME.&nbsp; they go with short silver asymmetrical hair, they didn't go with a long brown pony tail.&nbsp; So even if I'd tried them 3-4 years ago, they'd have felt wrong.&nbsp; Despite how right they are.</p> <p>Wait until all your colour is gone, because it still will be influencing you, then start experimenting again.&nbsp; Let's see what happens </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/arty-architectural-%e2%80%94-show-me-what-you-mean/page/3#post-1670810 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 17:34:47 +0000 AviaMariah 1670810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't read any other replies so I may be totally off base here... &nbsp;I had a bit of (what I think may be) an ah ha moment when I read Angie's latest blog post with her drapey, floral top. &nbsp;I have always been drawn to drapey, artsy looks but they look horrid on my because the drapey-ness overwhelms me and makes my already narrow, sloping shoulder look even more so. &nbsp;I finally decided to avoid anything drapey because it doesn't work for me. &nbsp;Well when Angie explained that her top works on her because she made sure the neck/shoulder area are still tailored and fitted I felt a spark of hope! &nbsp;Maybe I can do drapey, arty, dramatic it just can't be drapey or have extra fabric around the shoulders. &nbsp;I haven't actually put this into practice yet but it's a little nugget I am tucking aside for later shopping experiments. &nbsp;All that to say... what about something along the lines of what Angie wore in that post? &nbsp;Dramatic, pretty, current and playful to go along with the new hair? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/arty-architectural-%e2%80%94-show-me-what-you-mean/page/3#post-1670806 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 17:28:05 +0000 rachylou 1670806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, the skirt and button down and sandals was a preppy look, but I like preppy... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/arty-architectural-%e2%80%94-show-me-what-you-mean/page/3#post-1670804 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 17:24:00 +0000 Suz 1670804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know what I love about photos 1, 2, and 6? Those women have serious attitude. That's the key. &nbsp;:) Maybe the drama comes less from the clothes themselves than how a person wears them. &nbsp;Thanks, <b>Ledonna</b>. :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/arty-architectural-%e2%80%94-show-me-what-you-mean/page/3#post-1670795 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 17:14:49 +0000 Ledonna N. 1670795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey Suz this is what I would love to see you in. I thought about what you said. I don't want to change who you are but I could see you playing. So came from the angle of let's really play. I n loved reading different responses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/arty-architectural-%e2%80%94-show-me-what-you-mean/page/3#post-1670782 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 16:54:02 +0000 Suz 1670782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha, <b>Janet</b>, that would be the Zara top that I had to give up since it was stained and pilled and that I cannot find a replacement for....sigh....</p> <p>I'm realizing that my associations to classic button downs may be different than other people's. Hmmm. More food for thought!&nbsp;</p> <p>But yes, <b>LaPed</b>, I have white and blue denim jackets and some grey sandal booties and other footwear, so I can toughen up the look if I like with that skirt. Thank you for the suggestions. I agree 100% that "architectural" would read as "trying too hard" on me and "arty" mostly overwhelms or distracts.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks, <b>Becky</b>! &nbsp;And thanks, <b>Astrid,</b> for the styling thoughts and colour confirmation.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/arty-architectural-%e2%80%94-show-me-what-you-mean/page/3#post-1670743 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 16:04:18 +0000 cobaltblue 1670743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Posting from my phone and should be studying, but:</p> <p>Don't give up on the skirt!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/arty-architectural-%e2%80%94-show-me-what-you-mean/page/3#post-1670723 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 15:27:15 +0000 LaPed 1670723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I go back and forth between a super-short pixie and a chin length bob, always with an annoying grow-out phase in between. I've been trying </p> <p>for years&nbsp;to figure out how to navigate the style shift this inevitably entails. I understand what you mean about a severe pixie being a statement in and of itself and requiring a stripped-down aesthetic. </p> <p>When I think of you I think more "modern edge" than "arty architectural" -- arty and architectural both strike me as too overwhelming or trying-too-hard. I think "tough but breezy" or something along those lines might be more apt. And mod would definitely be a fun route to go -- shift dresses, a-line tunics, colorblocking, bold graphic prints a la Marimekko, etc. I'm on a borrowed phone right now and can't figure out how to do pics, maybe in a bit.</p> <p>And that silk skirt... what about a white denim jacket? What about some tougher sandals -- gladiator style? Studded? Metallic? I think you'll need to contrast the skirt with some more androgynous elements, but it's such a fabulous summery piece, and the colors are perfect for you, so I wouldn't write it off.&nbsp;</p> <p>Good luck with this! I love the hair (it really does read Jean Seberg to me!) and I think you have a lot of great options already. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/arty-architectural-%e2%80%94-show-me-what-you-mean/page/3#post-1670691 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 14:46:28 +0000 Janet 1670691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>100% agree with Astrid. The skirt is totally workable -- I think you'll just find it suits your style better with a less expected pairing than the button-down and classic sandals. I'm imagining a boxier, slightly cropped sleeveless top in navy, for example. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/arty-architectural-%e2%80%94-show-me-what-you-mean/page/3#post-1670690 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 14:36:11 +0000 Astrid 1670690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, please don't give up on your pretty Wildcard skirt! For me it was less the skirt and more the combination with the classic button down and sandals. If that makes sense? And of course it was a lovely outfit, it just didn't mesh with your hair in a way that said "Suz" to me. </p> <p>And you're totally right to stick to the colors that suit you. I wouldn't change a thing when it comes to color if you have manged to reach a point where you know what works. Style changes are easier to implement when you change colors, but that change isn't a necessity. You can always choose bigger contrast/lower contrast/tonal looks within your color palette if you want to. That already makes a lot of difference. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/arty-architectural-%e2%80%94-show-me-what-you-mean/page/3#post-1670681 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 14:18:42 +0000 Suz 1670681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Thank you</b> all for weighing in with images. You've given me so much to think about and consider!! I appreciate your taking the time and trouble to explain your thinking.&nbsp;</p> <p>Based on this, I suspect that people were responding to the drama of the cut and my bone structure and looking for me to play that up. Perhaps a feminine, floral full skirt (my wildcard, note -- not a normal wardrobe item for me!) is a bit too sweet now with the grey. I get that. (<b>Darn</b>, though -- waste of money!! <i>Psst...anyone want a pretty silk skirt...?</i>) </p> <p>And I <b>do </b>in fact like the idea of a bit more drama in my style -- as many of you know, I've been seeking that for some time, and while most of my experiments have been failures, the hair may open doors that were previously closed and could even help me identify new possibilities! Yahoo!!&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm not saying that I want or need an instant fashion overhaul; I'll be thinking about this over the next few months as I edit out a few summer items than no longer work as well. In the fall, once my cut has "settled" a bit into a shape that I will keep for a little while, and once the remaining bits of champagne blonde have all been cut out of it, I'll start buying with some adjusted guidelines in mind. It should be fun!!&nbsp;</p> <p>I appreciate all your ideas! Having said that, I have to be real with myself and acknowledge that even if I crave a bit more drama, the drama of most of these images is not right for me. Most of these clothes, while beautiful, would be unworkable in my real life. And that is the first requirement, one I learned here at YLF. Beautiful clothes that only sit on hangers will make me sad. &nbsp;:( &nbsp; I need beautiful clothes that don't feel too demanding. I also need a dose of fun or playfulness in my style. And a huge heap of practicality. I know I drive poor <b>Lisa</b> nuts with my "If I can't walk 5 km in these shoes, what good are they?" but honestly? That's me. Luckily I can walk pretty far in the right heel. &nbsp;</p> <p>Also, I may give up my floral skirt, and I may indeed start to wear black more often (more on that later) but I'm <b>not</b> getting rid of my soft blues or my strong blues or my denim blues, or in short,&nbsp;<b>any </b>of my<b></b>&nbsp;blues. If black is Deb's signature and white and citron and tomato red are Angie's, blue is mine, and there's a reason for it. Changing my hair colour has, if anything, confirmed this. The hair <b>itself</b> has a blue cast (especially at the back where the gold is all gone).&nbsp;</p> <p>There. That's my rant for the day! Thanks for humouring me and I'll post more once I'm able to get some photos. :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/arty-architectural-%e2%80%94-show-me-what-you-mean/page/3#post-1670527 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 06:42:02 +0000 Cococat 1670527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My take on arty architectural:</p> <p><a href="https://au.pinterest.com/pin/84301824253006490/" rel="nofollow">https://au.pinterest.com/pin/84301824253006490/</a></p> <p><a href="https://au.pinterest.com/pin/84301824253006492/" rel="nofollow">https://au.pinterest.com/pin/84301824253006492/</a></p> <p><a href="https://au.pinterest.com/pin/84301824252876166/" rel="nofollow">https://au.pinterest.com/pin/84301824252876166/</a></p> <p><a href="https://au.pinterest.com/pin/84301824252847590/" rel="nofollow">https://au.pinterest.com/pin/84301824252847590/</a></p> <p><a href="https://au.pinterest.com/pin/84301824252788605/" rel="nofollow">https://au.pinterest.com/pin/84301824252788605/</a></p> <p><a href="https://au.pinterest.com/pin/84301824252724952/" rel="nofollow">https://au.pinterest.com/pin/84301824252724952/</a></p> <p><a href="https://au.pinterest.com/pin/84301824252495624/" rel="nofollow">https://au.pinterest.com/pin/84301824252495624/</a></p> <p><a href="https://au.pinterest.com/pin/84301824252412509/" rel="nofollow">https://au.pinterest.com/pin/84301824252412509/</a></p> <p><a href="https://au.pinterest.com/pin/84301824252385563/" rel="nofollow">https://au.pinterest.com/pin/84301824252385563/</a></p> <p><a href="https://au.pinterest.com/pin/84301824252349534/" rel="nofollow">https://au.pinterest.com/pin/84301824252349534/</a></p> <p><a href="https://au.pinterest.com/pin/84301824252343952/" rel="nofollow">https://au.pinterest.com/pin/84301824252343952/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/arty-architectural-%e2%80%94-show-me-what-you-mean/page/3#post-1670518 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 06:25:52 +0000 danskogirl 1670518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz: Your style, mixed with architectural style, makes me think of images like these:&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/arty-architectural-%e2%80%94-show-me-what-you-mean/page/2#post-1670498 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 04:32:44 +0000 Anonymous 1670498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deb - I know what you mean. I know I didn't articulate the idea of arty or architectural very well at all - those words mean different things to different people.</p> <p>I feel a little bad for being one of those who made that comment /suggestion because I haven't been able to put into pictures what I'm thinking about. &nbsp;But then again, &nbsp;I'm not sensing , Suz, that changes really are on your mind now anyways....as others have noted. &nbsp;It's always a work in progress </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/arty-architectural-%e2%80%94-show-me-what-you-mean/page/2#post-1670490 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 03:58:45 +0000 Deborah 1670490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome thread and I promise I will read in full when not at work:)</p> <p>Suz, I don't see you are 'arty' but I can imagine what I think of as architectural but I would see you mixing that with items that are 'soft' and 'feminine'. &nbsp;Your new hair makes me think of &nbsp;women like Audrey Hepburn, and Judi Dench. &nbsp;There are others but they just don't come to mind right now. &nbsp;</p> <p>Your haircut, to me, says... 'crisp, cool, modern, interesting'. &nbsp;To be honest arty (my definition anyway) doesn't sit well when I think of you - I don't view my own style as 'arty' &nbsp;- arty to me is the women featured on the Advanced Style blog. &nbsp; I am sorry that I am at work otherwise I'd look for some pics. &nbsp;Modern with a little edge is what keeps coming to mind. &nbsp;For example, tailored slim fit pants and a white button down with a interesting twist to the design. &nbsp;The mixing of items that are classic and streamlined with items that are interesting and unexpected. &nbsp;I know I am not being specific but if I can tonight I will search out some pics.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/arty-architectural-%e2%80%94-show-me-what-you-mean/page/2#post-1670447 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 02:02:40 +0000 Jaime 1670447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you! That's service! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/arty-architectural-%e2%80%94-show-me-what-you-mean/page/2#post-1670445 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 01:59:56 +0000 catgirl 1670445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha- here you go! It's very repetitive and endless. </p> <p><a href="http://pin.it/5BIoifs" rel="nofollow">http://pin.it/5BIoifs</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/arty-architectural-%e2%80%94-show-me-what-you-mean/page/2#post-1670444 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 01:55:57 +0000 Jaime 1670444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow I want to gobble up this thread. As one of those that may have said something about arty, architectural, I want to retract! Well at least the arty word as it has too many spurious associations. I like what Janet said about architectural, and I think Gaylene's reference to your past outfits is very helpful.</p> <p>But to clarify, I think I was responding to a sometimes voiced by you desire to move to a more (not sure what) style. Perhaps the word is representative. As in representing your self.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Una</b>, I love your images and please send me the link to your pinterest board right now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/arty-architectural-%e2%80%94-show-me-what-you-mean/page/2#post-1670405 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 00:22:00 +0000 Staysfit 1670405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My head is reeling because there is so much to think about here! I say go slow here and adjust to your new look. You may have an epiphany if you slow down, listen and look very closely........ (I'm feeling very Zen at the moment) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/arty-architectural-%e2%80%94-show-me-what-you-mean/page/2#post-1670398 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 00:05:59 +0000 anne 1670398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I am work so am very quickly posting and running, but what do you think of the type of styles here?</p> <p><a href="https://www.cue.cc/Shop/Tops" rel="nofollow">https://www.cue.cc/Shop/Tops</a></p> <p>Not always the colours, but the styles.</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/arty-architectural-%e2%80%94-show-me-what-you-mean/page/2#post-1670374 Tue, 31 May 2016 23:39:02 +0000 Aida 1670374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting discussion! I don't have much to add, though what Janet wrote really jives with my thoughts. I feel like, perhaps, "artful" rather than "arty" is what you're after.</p> <p>Skylurker, I looooove the examples you posted! I dunno about for Suz, but definitely for me </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/arty-architectural-%e2%80%94-show-me-what-you-mean/page/2#post-1670306 Tue, 31 May 2016 22:12:01 +0000 Gaylene 1670306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Back home for a few minutes and just want to throw out a few thoughts I had when I made that comment on your earlier thread. </p> <p>To my eye, both your cropped pixie AND your full skirt/tucked shirt outfit were equally lovely, but they didn't quite come together for me. Theoretically a pixie is a pixie, but, in reality, it's way more complicated. Annie Lennox's pixie is modern, sculptural, and edgy; Audrey's pixie is delicate, cute, and very feminine. Part of the difference is facial structure, but I suspect personality (and maybe Kibbe type) are also important. </p> <p>All of this is just a roundabout way of trying to say I think you have choices here. Do you want to keep your current, ultra-cropped, grey pixie and explore the Annie Lennox-ish side of your style by playing with more sculptural looks like those color blocking ones of yours I posted? Or, would you prefer to wait it out until your cut grows out a bit so you can go for Audrey's feminine, classic-modern look like you've shown us in your full skirt/tucked shirt look. If the latter, I think you need to look for ways to meld the sculptural qualities of your pixie with the femininity of Audrey's girlish gamine style as an interim style. </p> <p>Personally, I think the term "arty architectural" is way too broad to be useful to you because you already have a strong personal style and I'm not sure you want, or need, to copy anyone else's "look". Once you figure out where you want to push the boundries of YOUR personal style, you'll get lots of ideas from Angie and the rest of the forum on how you can explore those areas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/arty-architectural-%e2%80%94-show-me-what-you-mean/page/2#post-1670280 Tue, 31 May 2016 21:35:35 +0000 Suz 1670280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Angie</b>, thanks for chiming in on a super busy day. I will give it a bit of time! And shop my closet. &nbsp;:)&nbsp;</p> <p>I expect I will end up with a <b>slightly</b> longer pixie, particularly the front, but I have to say I feel comfortable in very short again. It has been a while. I was looking for photos of my super short pixies over the years but couldn't locate them, alas. I wanted to compare -- if memory serves, only one of those cuts was this short . Most had a bit more softness at front and sides. But I'm paradoxically liking the severity of this. Go figure. I guess I was truly ready for change.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Lisa,</b> I like the idea of more drama and (gasp!) I might even go for more graphic black and white!! &nbsp;(More on that in another post). And I am <b>all for</b> 60s mod. So you're not totally off base here. (Also, you are totally on point re the jewellery.) I doubt I'd ever give up my blues, though. :)&nbsp;</p> <p>I was struggling to see how different it really would be from my usual style, though. As <b>Gaylene&nbsp;</b>has showed, I do in fact wear graphic black and white, or colour blocking...the floral full skirt is a total wild card and not really representative of my usual style at all!&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/arty-architectural-%e2%80%94-show-me-what-you-mean/page/2#post-1670269 Tue, 31 May 2016 21:08:35 +0000 Angie 1670269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm very pressed for time today Suz, but FWIW, I'm chiming in fast and furiously. I was nodding along with everything that Janet, UmmLila, Astrid and Shannon wrote. I'll add my 2 cents too:&nbsp; </p> <ul> <li>Give this some time. See what you reach for from your closet, and try to asses the reasons for those choices. Learn from them.&nbsp;</li> <li>I predict that you are going to end up with a longer and softer grey pixie. You're not a hard edged gal. FWIW, that's not how I perceive you.&nbsp;</li> <li>You don't particularly like black, and many architectural and arty looks are black, or high contrast black and white. I DO think that the new hair lends itself to black and white outfits really well!</li> <li>Don't confuse Graphic with Arty and Architectural. You like Graphic looks and Angular lines. Classic looks are quite angular - which is why you like them! It's also why you chose "SHARP" as a style descriptor. Astrid came up with the best examples to my eye.&nbsp;</li> <li>I also predict that your colour palette will change, and that you'll adjust your make-up.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Have to run! Much love to you, Suz.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/arty-architectural-%e2%80%94-show-me-what-you-mean/page/2#post-1670267 Tue, 31 May 2016 21:02:52 +0000 Anonymous 1670267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This has been very entertaining, and educational at the same time. And remember that thread we had recently about procrastinating and work and doodling around on the internet instead.......?</p> <p>I was one of the guilty ones suggesting some sort of change, and I've been thinking about this all day. &nbsp;Part of what prompted it was the immediate connection to graphic prints and more black and white outfits - which go hand in hand with severe grey pixies. Add some red lipstick, some jewellery, and it's a given. &nbsp;I was reacting then to the mid-tones that you were wearing (the soft blue shirt and the printed skirt) in terms of them being too soft and too conservative for your new hair. But it's all a matter of opinion, isn't it? &nbsp;What do I know? &nbsp;You've often referred to Jean Seberg. Her style was casual, but not too feminine and flowery. &nbsp;You have the body type to go more 60's/70's in look - with some bolder colours......but , none of this matters if it holds little appeal for you.</p> <p>This has been interesting, because we can all be amateur stylists, but it comes down to the wearer - and her comfort with what someone else's vision is. &nbsp;I know that some of my thoughts are wishful thinking on my own part, or projecting my style on you. I only WISH I had a petite slim body that could rock a grey pixie. I'd be out there in white shirts and black trousers and leather jackets and red lipstick &nbsp;and high heels and would never come home ! &nbsp;Sigh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/arty-architectural-%e2%80%94-show-me-what-you-mean/page/2#post-1670253 Tue, 31 May 2016 20:34:00 +0000 Sal 1670253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You always look great Suz and there is no need to change your style...Here are some pics I found that I can see you wearing and looking fab in, but they are actually very similar to things I have seen you wearing!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/arty-architectural-%e2%80%94-show-me-what-you-mean/page/2#post-1670249 Tue, 31 May 2016 20:25:57 +0000 Astrid 1670249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, that makes sense! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/arty-architectural-%e2%80%94-show-me-what-you-mean/page/2#post-1670244 Tue, 31 May 2016 20:15:53 +0000 Vix 1670244@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Suz --</p> <p>I have no real idea what folks mean by the term ("severe chic"? "crisp creative"?) but I'd google Robin Wright as Claire Underwood [House of Cards] -- more Season 1 and 2 than later -- and see if anything resonates.</p> <p>Also why not google for architects known for their style as well as work?&nbsp;</p> <p>ps interesting re print and hair -- I feel more need for print/patterns given my variegated mop</p>