https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-would-you-translate-this-fantasy-wardrobe-to-a-more-casual-lifestyle Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:33:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-would-you-translate-this-fantasy-wardrobe-to-a-more-casual-lifestyle#post-1325325 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 13:57:06 +0000 texstyle 1325325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought about your challenge for a while, and then I realized that what I'd do is look for things that have a bit of luxury and mimic these classic elegant styles, but are more easy care. Like a silk/cotton blend blouse in a pretty floral, a Kimono jacket from Zara or forever21 in Rayon or Viscose, etc.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-would-you-translate-this-fantasy-wardrobe-to-a-more-casual-lifestyle#post-1324909 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 22:57:30 +0000 unfrumped 1324909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You may like the posts on Sporty Luxe style. Also, there is a blogger who has (or had) a style she called Comfortably Dressy. She did not want totally separate wardrobes for casual vs. more dressy but wanted more versatile pieces. You might like something like that.</p> <p>You may want to give some thought to laundering changes, if any. Have you been wearing&nbsp; mostly dry-clean-only luxurious fabrics, and do you still want to do that, but in more casual or sporty iterations, or do you want to wear items that are both more casual and washable (or more so).&nbsp; These issues may help&nbsp; inform both your style and the brands that will work for you.</p> <p>But,&nbsp;as long as&nbsp;you've got items already that you can&nbsp; use (unless you are keen to&nbsp;recoup $$&nbsp;via consignment or e-bay), then you may be able to use a kind of "formula" of one from column A + B, such as, a silk jacket with jeans, or a slouchy sweatshirt with a skirt, until they're "used up" or you get your stride on a new direction. Juxtapose! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-would-you-translate-this-fantasy-wardrobe-to-a-more-casual-lifestyle#post-1324897 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 22:42:42 +0000 Lucy 1324897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adore this kind of clothing too, but my workplace and life are not dressed up enough for the full look, even though I'm pretty happy to be almost always mildly overdressed!<br /> I tend to take one part of the look and then mix it with something more casual. So a pencil skirt (reminiscent of the pencil dresses here) but wear it with a knit to make it a bit more casual. Or a denim shirt or jacket. Or wear those gorgeous dressy coats, but do them with jeans, so they are still refined but not ott for your lifestyle! And beautiful dressy handbags go with everything IMO! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-would-you-translate-this-fantasy-wardrobe-to-a-more-casual-lifestyle#post-1324868 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 22:01:51 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1324868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sure, she rolled her eyes, but secretly, she was jealous that you had the guts to wear your pearls, instead of letting them sit in a box somewhere! &nbsp; :D</p> <p>I used to wear mine to the gym I worked, with my horrible, unisex tee in the rustiest shade of navy that ever existed. &nbsp; People always commented, mostly positive. &nbsp; Sometimes quizzical. &nbsp; Pearls + ugly corporate unisex shirt can confuse people.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-would-you-translate-this-fantasy-wardrobe-to-a-more-casual-lifestyle#post-1324863 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 21:50:21 +0000 em 1324863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>^^ The following is a true story:</p> <p>Mrs. K: E, you're wearing a pearl necklace.</p> <p>Me: Yes.</p> <p>Mrs. K: With jeans and sneakers and t-shirt.</p> <p>Me: Yes.</p> <p>Mrs. K: :: massive eye roll :: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-would-you-translate-this-fantasy-wardrobe-to-a-more-casual-lifestyle#post-1324791 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 19:42:12 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1324791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, I'm not Angie! &nbsp; But.. &nbsp;&nbsp;I come across these dress&nbsp;styles frequently on eBay, and, believe it or not, Goodwill. &nbsp; I have gotten some beautiful, pristine dresses from both places, for under ten bucks (although the shipping via eBay adds to the cost)&nbsp; So if you want to buy very similar styles with a thrifty budget&nbsp;- it is very possible.</p> <p>However... since you point out, very reasonably, that you want something for your more casual, real-life, here are some ideas:</p> <p>1. &nbsp;Skirt + blouse in the same colors, to look like a dress. &nbsp; I do this all the time with black tops and skirts, and people always think I am wearing a dress. &nbsp; Get pieces that can be laundered at home.</p> <p>2. &nbsp;Search 'almond toe' on eBay and other shoe sites. &nbsp; It's a rounded toe with a little bit of elongation at the tip, but not a pointed toe&nbsp; &nbsp;Cole Haan makes some pretty nice ones. &nbsp;I've gotten mine via eBay and GW.</p> <p>3. &nbsp;Unless you have a toddler or parrot that will snatch it right off your neck, there is no reason you can't wear your pearls or faux pearls with whatever outfit you are wearing.</p> <p>Some good search words, on eBay,&nbsp;for similar&nbsp;styles to your Polyvore link: &nbsp;pin up, retro, Dita, bombshell, Mad Men, Joan</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-would-you-translate-this-fantasy-wardrobe-to-a-more-casual-lifestyle#post-1324766 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 19:13:29 +0000 rachylou 1324766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very versatile, classic wardrobe. Nix the evening gown and sub a pair of refined wedges for the pointy pumps, and I think you'd have dressed down enough for a casual lifestyle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-would-you-translate-this-fantasy-wardrobe-to-a-more-casual-lifestyle#post-1324677 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 16:24:17 +0000 em 1324677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a lulu of hideously-overpriced structured handbags. (I am not proud of this.) I love things that are fitted and are&nbsp;made of great materials that say, "Touch me!" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-would-you-translate-this-fantasy-wardrobe-to-a-more-casual-lifestyle#post-1324398 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 02:15:34 +0000 Kari 1324398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Refined, sophisticated, ladylike, structured, textured, sheen, classic all come to mind. </p> <p>What about thinking about these shapes or textures that draw you to this set, as opposed to specific pieces? Maybe no pointy toed heels, but a minimal, classic dark shoe; or bringing more structured pieces (even structured purses) into your wardrobe; or looking for un-fussy but rich fabrics/textures. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-would-you-translate-this-fantasy-wardrobe-to-a-more-casual-lifestyle#post-1324392 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 02:09:52 +0000 Emily 1324392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ditto Sveta - what is it that you like about the set?&nbsp;<br />I'm seeing very feminine, timeless cuts in luxurious fabrications.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-would-you-translate-this-fantasy-wardrobe-to-a-more-casual-lifestyle#post-1324382 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 01:56:58 +0000 Sveta 1324382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very lady-like and refined.&nbsp;<br />Can you start with analyzing what exactly attracts you to this collection? Colors, textures, shapes, associations, etc... When you break it down you should be able to start translating these elements into a more casual (and budget friendly) wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-would-you-translate-this-fantasy-wardrobe-to-a-more-casual-lifestyle#post-1324239 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 23:49:48 +0000 em 1324239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DANG IT. 3rd try:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/luck_be_lady/set?id=23728242"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/luck_be_lady/set?id=23728242" rel="nofollow">http://www.polyvore.com/luck_b.....d=23728242</a> </a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-would-you-translate-this-fantasy-wardrobe-to-a-more-casual-lifestyle#post-1324209 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 23:28:58 +0000 K. Period. 1324209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OOPS! Updated comment. &nbsp;I didn't see your link before, which makes for an entirely different question than the one I answered! &nbsp;BTW, the link is broken and I can't click through. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-would-you-translate-this-fantasy-wardrobe-to-a-more-casual-lifestyle#post-1324200 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 23:16:15 +0000 SW Ann 1324200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Photos??? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-would-you-translate-this-fantasy-wardrobe-to-a-more-casual-lifestyle#post-1324191 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 23:04:22 +0000 em 1324191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://http://www.polyvore.com/luck_be_lady/set?id=23728242"><a href="http://http//www.polyvore.com/luck_be_lady/set?id=23728242" rel="nofollow">http://http//www.polyvore.com/.....d=23728242</a> </a>I love everything here. I didn't have the money to buy the coats and the dresses and shoes are not appropriate for my more casual work-from-home lifestyle. Plus, I never want to wear pointy-toed pumps again. How would you approach assembling outfits using this as an inspiration? </p>