https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-312 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:53:46 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-312#post-1463724 Fri, 27 Mar 2015 04:30:54 +0000 anne 1463724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ETA - have added to original post - I am keeping skirt 3 - I hadn't made my mind up but the return date has passed! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-312#post-1457619 Tue, 17 Mar 2015 02:31:01 +0000 anne 1457619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Me too!!&nbsp; Footwear in my size sell out fast - the boots in particular weren't my first choice - so I need to grab them at the beginning of the season.</p> <p>I won't buy any tops (pullover or othewise!) or jackets for a week or so (I am waiting on a Westfield&nbsp;voucher to arrive) so I'll report back with pictures&nbsp;later&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp; But I'd love your opinion, Angie on the skirt in&nbsp;pic 3 - just a K/R?</p> <p>Thanks </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-312#post-1457550 Tue, 17 Mar 2015 01:29:07 +0000 Angie 1457550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah. Thanks, Anne. They look great. I hope they work out.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-312#post-1457526 Tue, 17 Mar 2015 00:47:44 +0000 anne 1457526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here they are Angie (just on order though - I haven't tried them on).</p> <p>Did the knitwear links work? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-312#post-1457100 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 15:30:49 +0000 Angie 1457100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anne, I can't seem to make the links of the shoes work. Thanks for trying though.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-312#post-1456826 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 02:57:53 +0000 anne 1456826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much to everyone for replying to these threads. I really appreciate your kind and appreciative comments. I apologise for not getting back to this thread all weekend - I have had an extemely busy time of it!</p> <p>&nbsp; I'll just answer a couple of questions before I get to Angie's</p> <p>Rachylou - yes I think the skirt in 7 may be too big and since I may have lost weight since it was taken it might be bigger now. I am not very attached to it - a friend found it while checking out verge collections I think (she lives in an affluent suburb with pretty good pickings!) and I'm not that fond of it, but it has had lots of YLF approval.</p> <p>I see skirt 3 has split you!! Love to hear Angie's opinion. I have til next Friday to decide on it</p> <p>Dimity and Kiwigal - I try to avoid 3/4 sleeves as I dislike the feel on them under toppers.&nbsp; I am not sure about tees for my work place.&nbsp; I have spent a bit of time trying to access the dress code - ah here it is</p> <p> <i>Traditional<br /> business suit (trousers or skirts) and accessories OR</i></p> <i></p> <p></i> <p><i><br /> </i><i>Smart, pressed,<br /> full length trousers </i></p> <i></p> <p></i> <p><i><br /> </i><i>Tailored dresses</i></p> <i></p> <p></i> <p><i><br /> </i><i>Tailored skirts </i></p> <i></p> <p></i> <p><i><br /> </i><i>Smart shirts,<br /> blouses, tops</i></p> <i></p> <p></i> <p><i><br /> </i><i><br /> </i><i>Jacket (optional)</i></p> <p><i></i>In practice I see very few suits worn.</p> <p><b>Angie</b>, the shoes I have on order, and hope to&nbsp;have are</p> <p>Shoes <a href="http://www.homyped.com.au/pindex.php?action=detail&amp;pcode=NADIA" rel="nofollow"><a href="http://www.homyped.com.au/pind" rel="nofollow">http://www.homyped.com.au/pind</a>.....code=NADIA</a><br />Boots<br /><a href="http://m.myer.com.au/shop/mobile/mystore/sandler-225399880--1#productdetail" rel="nofollow"><a href="http://m.myer.com.au/shop/mobi" rel="nofollow">http://m.myer.com.au/shop/mobi</a>.....ductdetail</a></p> <p>I also have my red patent mary janes - though they may not last too long</p> <p>and some black booties -&nbsp;both are in the pictures above.</p> <p>You'll remember I have lots of foot issues! (need high vamp or straps, often wear orthotic shoes)</p> <p>I am not sure about pullovers - the code says "fine knitwear" is ok so maybe.</p> <p>Do you mean think like this <a href="http://www.portmans.com.au/shop/en/portmans/search/tops-knitwear" rel="nofollow">http://www.portmans.com.au/sho.....s-knitwear</a>&nbsp;(one of my favourite shops for workwear) or this (one of my favourite shops I CAN"T afford&nbsp; <a href="https://www.cue.cc/Shop/Knitwear" rel="nofollow">https://www.cue.cc/Shop/Knitwear</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>I'll get going on looking for black jackets</p> </p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-312#post-1455838 Sat, 14 Mar 2015 03:41:19 +0000 Sal 1455838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do think you have some great pieces and your new additions are great. I think that if you are happy with the skirt in 3 I would keep it, almost a signature look for you? I would get a couple a long or three quarter sleeve top or shirt that goes with both skirts....something that you will wear all the time and love but let the skirts star. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-312#post-1455809 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 22:50:56 +0000 Sal 1455809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do think you have some great pieces and your new additions are great. I think that if you are happy with the skirt in 3 I would keep it, almost a signature look for you? I would get a couple a long or three quarter sleeve top or shirt that goes with both skirts....something that you will wear all the time and love but let the skirts star. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-312#post-1455808 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 22:43:07 +0000 Dimity 1455808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>While the skirt in 3 is lovely, I agree with Suz about returning it, because it's so similar to the dress and two other skirts that it doesn't add anything new. I love Angie's suggestion to add a couple of pullovers. These would be versatile as you could wear them with a bandanna or statement necklace or scarf for different looks.&nbsp;I might think about a modern, boxy skivvy as well, as you could put a simple shape like this over the draped and patterned skirts for a current look. The gaps that I see are a different skirt shape (if you would wear/like an A line, say) in a colour like teal or mulberry and tops. To expand the options, I'd probably think about three really simple tops or good quality tees (Myers Regatta brand with the three quarter sleeves is a good weight, but I also got a tee from Kmart the other day in grey that's nice) in wintery colours. Mo's suggestion of one colour, one light neutral and one dark neutral in each category is a good option for variety. It helps us stop buying what we feel comfortable with.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-312#post-1455804 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 22:32:44 +0000 Beth Ann 1455804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad you're starting your shoes with footwear, and I can't wait to see them.</p> <p>I hear you on trousers, and I think you look fabulous in skirts.&nbsp; I wear skirts most work days, and save trousers for casual at home looks (essential in my cold winters).&nbsp; I wouldn't make a special effort to find them, but when you're shopping I would try on any wide leg or bootcut trousers that you see.&nbsp; Just try them on and, even if they don't fit perfectly, imagine how they might work with your items.&nbsp; I could see a pair of drapey, lightweight wide legs working well with your tops.&nbsp; As someone with a long rise and full thighs, I find this style the easiest to fit.&nbsp; The most important element is wondeful fabric --- it needs to drape and move well, without drooping or sagging, if that makes sense.</p> <p>Love the new items, although I agree with Suz that the skirt in #3 fits the same wardrobe place as #1.&nbsp; Of course, I'm one to talk.&nbsp; I have something like 8 pencil skirts.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-312#post-1455791 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 21:46:40 +0000 Gigi 1455791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have any helpful words of wisdom but just wanted to post to say that every outfit you uploaded was amazing. You look so, so pretty! I love your glasses and your hair. You have done a great job with your style. I am especially amazed at how you could layer the drapey cardi and the scarf without being overwhelmed. Whenever I try to do something like that, everything just competes and I feel less than fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-312#post-1455780 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 21:09:13 +0000 Windchime 1455780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You clearly know what colors are flattering on you and have a great start on your work capsule. I love the skirts in the 1st and 3rd pics. If funds allow, I'd vote to keep both, especially if you don't wear trousers.</p> <p>I was interested to see how Angie would answer your questions. It looks like the shoes you've ordered could work really well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-312#post-1455735 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 18:04:02 +0000 lyn67 1455735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your work capsule, Anne-and I can see why you would like to keep skirt in nr 3-(even if simillar concept like the one you have already) IF you cannot find panst that fit as fab as that skirt! (long torso, high rise,&nbsp; short legs ...is my same problem-so I have a closet full of pencils and dresses:-)). Agree with Angie. A darker&nbsp;jacket/blazer and some sweaters will be also useful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-312#post-1455718 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 17:22:13 +0000 rachylou 1455718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am loving your clothes, Anne! Everything sits and fits in a nice way (although the skirt in #7 seems a little big<i>... gorgeous </i>blouse with it... and the booties!). I am wondering if you have enough tops? And, of course, have had my head blown up by Angie's and Suz's suggestions (why didn't I think of those possibilities?)</p> <p>Now that I'm at home, it's interesting, I find myself in skirts mostly. When I go into an office, I end up wanting to wear pants.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-312#post-1455709 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 16:16:26 +0000 annabelle 1455709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look so great, Anne, and your wardrobe is coming together really well. I like the shoes you ordered. They look versatile and cute-funky in the best way without distracting from the rest of your outfit. You'll be able to pair those with anything! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-312#post-1455705 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 16:08:04 +0000 cjh 1455705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#7 looks fab! I like the navy and gray combo, with the black booties - all fit you well and you look very confident and office-worthy. If you can find lighter booties that are similar - in stone or charcoal, that might be one piece to add. As Angie mentioned, updating shoes could be a priority.</p> <p>The black/white print skirt in #3 is also very nice and could work with many tops in pinks, mulberry, different shades of darker blue. Or a black shell with a colored jacket or cardigan, again in the pink/berry or dark blue tones,&nbsp;would also look nice with it. Even though similar to #1, it says "you" and if I were you, I'd keep it.<br />&nbsp;<br />You've found the good shapes of skirts and tops, and they all look like they will nicely mix and match. Adding just a&nbsp;couple more tops in your colors will give you enough for a variety and laundry cycles, I would think. The trick will be to stay choosy - getting your right color, fabrication and fit and not falling for just anything out there!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-312#post-1455663 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 14:12:38 +0000 Angie 1455663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anne, which styles of shoes did you buy? Those are the biggest holes I see, and the fastest way of making outfits look their most current.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'll add:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Fitted short black jacket</li> <li>Pullovers - do you wear them in OZ? I see blouses and knitted tops only.&nbsp;</li> </ul> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-312#post-1455656 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 13:51:56 +0000 texstyle 1455656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see no problem in working around a wardrobe of primarily skirts if you feel best in them. Seems that you have a black, white, grey and coral (or pink) color scheme going on mostly with some blues added. That's a great combination to build on I'd think. Finding tops that can make your skirts go the distance would be my main goal. </p> <p>I actually like the skirt in #3 because of the strong black/white graphic print which seems on trend right now and which makes it pretty flexible (I think). You could pair it with a tank that has a slight asymmetric hem, you could tuck in a button down in white and wear a bright necklace (like in coral), you could also wear it with a graphic tee like the one I&nbsp; linked from Finds and white sneakers or maybe sandals.</p> <p>Adding a few pieces of costume jewelry can be an inexpensive way to change things up - maybe one colorful necklace and one (not matching but goes with) bracelet? Like a big chunky link coral necklace and a gold or silver bracelet... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-312#post-1455640 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 13:17:13 +0000 anne 1455640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh and Suz and Marianna both brought up what quite a few respondants on my earlier thread did - the suggestion of trousers.<br />I find this really hard, I do realise that fashion has been quite trouser dominated recently and I'd LOVE to be able &nbsp;to&nbsp;rock this look. And yet<br />The truth is that I have &nbsp;very short legs, a long rise and a long waist and proportionally bigger thighs. Trousers are never going to be my best look and I find it very traumatic to look for them. &nbsp;I am not saying "never" - but those are the issues. &nbsp;I do have the patterned ones from Lyn that are gorgeous and that I have only worn for casual friday - but even these show the same body features!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-312#post-1455639 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 13:12:26 +0000 anne 1455639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Summer, Aliona and Marianna, thanks for your kind comments about the wardrobe!<br />And Suz - I did NOT expect to see you here! I thought you'd be gone by now! I feel honoured.<br />In terms of weather, our winters maxes are around 15-20 C&nbsp;usually with the occasional warmer day. They tend to be rainy. Autumn is a bit warmer &nbsp;- low 20s. Because I run cold, I'd usually wear a coat on the way to and from work (maybe around 12-13 C at that point)&nbsp;but wouldn't always need one in my lunch break.)<br />The main question is how hot the office is - and since I am in a new job I am not sure what winter there&nbsp;will be like. At my last job even in summer I had to wear stockings and a long sleeve top and an additional topper for most of the day. &nbsp;In this one I have mostly gone bare legged but stockings wouldn't be too hot and I anticipate wearing them in winter.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-312#post-1455636 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 12:53:43 +0000 anne 1455636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shoes on order <a href="http://www.homyped.com.au/pindex.php?action=detail&#038;pcode=NADIA" rel="nofollow">http://www.homyped.com.au/pind.....code=NADIA</a><br /> Boots<br /> <a href="http://m.myer.com.au/shop/mobile/mystore/sandler-225399880--1#productdetail" rel="nofollow">http://m.myer.com.au/shop/mobi.....ductdetail</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-312#post-1455631 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 12:33:42 +0000 marianna 1455631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anne, I wanted to chime in and say you look great! What a wonderful collection of unique skirts! You're on your way to a wonderful capsule. Do you need a pair of business casual trousers? Maybe a pair of skinny/straight trousers in a neutral color would be useful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-312#post-1455621 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 11:50:14 +0000 Anonymous 1455621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful Anne, you have the most amazing collection of skirts, they're like works of art --in a good and very wearable way. And I love you in the sheath in pic 5 and the drapey shell in 4--super colour. You have gorgeous shoulders and know how to play them up. I'm not the best big-picture wardrobe person, so will let Angie weigh in on that. I agree with Suz about returning #3, she always gives such perfect advice! If it were my tags-on skirt and it fit me this well, I'd be doing the irresponsible thing I adore that skirt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-312#post-1455613 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 11:09:36 +0000 Suz 1455613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi, Anne --&nbsp;</p> <p>Well, you know me....I will weigh in again with my vote for creating a core neutrals capsule, including items that might not be exciting in themselves but that mix and match well with one another. Similar to Angie's blog post today, although I believe you are looking for an autumn/ winter capsule, correct?&nbsp;</p> <p>Can you remind me of the typical fall/ winter weather where you are? Because to my eye, the items you have shown are mostly spring-summer appropriate (for where I live -- I do realize it is quite different, LOL!)&nbsp;</p> <p>The idea would be to start by filling out a neutrals capsule, ensuring you have every piece to mix and match well. Angie's example is 3 mix and match&nbsp;bottoms, 7 tops, 3 toppers. But you could vary that a little bit.&nbsp;</p> <p>My thoughts on what you have otherwise -- I love your new skirt in #1. I personally would return #3 because it is another patterned skirt, it is somewhat similar in colours to the first one, and from what I can tell, also a pencil style, but with detailing that makes it hard to pair with all but the very simplest supporting acts.&nbsp;I'd be looking to add more items with clean lines that do not fight with the more statement type draping on the current items. A slim pair of pants to go with drapey tops, for instance.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-312#post-1455599 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 10:02:54 +0000 Summer 1455599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>While you wait for Angie, may I just say that you have some lovely, interesting pieces here, Anne. &nbsp;I love your patterned and draped&nbsp;skirts, and also the two pink tops. &nbsp;That colour is so beautiful on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-312#post-1455589 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 08:50:05 +0000 anne 1455589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dear Angie,</p> <p>While you were away in HK I had quite a long thread about how to refresh my work wardrobe</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wanting-a-new-look---and-budget-realities" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....-realities</a></p> <p>but you don't need to reread it all!&nbsp; I have rearranged the budget for a bit more spending money</p> <p>I have a pair of&nbsp; paleish MJ shoes and knee high black&nbsp;boots on order.</p> <p>My main question is - I have pictured pretty much all my work wardrobe below, including 2 new skirts in 1 and 3 (tags aren't off 3 yet)&nbsp;&nbsp; I may have missed&nbsp; a couple of cardigans and my suit jacket.</p> <p>If I were to buy 2 or 3 more garments, what type of thing would you suggest?</p> <p>Apart from being flattering, my main priority is to look more up to date.</p> <p>Thanks so much!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>ETA - just realised number 3 will have to stay!&nbsp; Today is the last day to return and I forgot to bring it in (or rather, I forgot to make a decision about it!)</p> </p>