https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-some-rules Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 16 May 2026 03:53:07 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-some-rules#post-1823130 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 18:05:04 +0000 skylurker 1823130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh, I love it!<br /> Actually, it looks like the best way to do a dress+trousers look if you're short, with the front shorter, and a shirt structure around the shoulders-bust. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-some-rules#post-1823021 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 09:11:18 +0000 lozz_oz 1823021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good idea to wear it open <b>lyn67</b>, except it only has a half placket front. I'll get to try all sorts of shoes, including a high vamp sandal!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-some-rules#post-1823017 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 08:21:43 +0000 lyn67 1823017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree is a fab avante garde piece, and lots of drama, and wear it well -I am surprised to say, but especially like it with the white shoes-looks very intentional! Now, let's see it <b>open</b>- like a topper/duster -over a column of black (+a long <b>contrast</b> pendant)! A high wamp black shoe worth a try, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-some-rules#post-1823013 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 07:44:56 +0000 lozz_oz 1823013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the suggestion <b>Gigi </b>about the shoe colour - I've got a range of possibilities to play with now - well in time for being table to wear this in spring + summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-some-rules#post-1823007 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 06:20:17 +0000 Gigi 1823007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm wondering what would happen if you wore a black shoe (to match the color of your pants) that had a lower vamp. I'm wondering if that would help extend your leg line a bit.</p> <p>I like tulle's idea of adding a pendant necklace too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-some-rules#post-1823005 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 06:19:18 +0000 Lyn D. 1823005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this Loz-<br />The shorter at the front gives a lovely overall shape. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-some-rules#post-1823004 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 06:17:18 +0000 Jane 1823004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this look. To me it looks modern. As Suz says, avant garde! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-some-rules#post-1823001 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 06:06:27 +0000 lozz_oz 1823001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the endorsement <b>bridgie </b>+ the empathy <b>tulle </b>of trying to get proportion right when height is a challenge. <br />I hadn't thought of accessories yet, so thanks for the pendant idea. I'm trying to incorporate more of my necklaces as I tend to fill the gap of having short hair + defer to earrings as accessory of choice.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-some-rules#post-1822980 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 04:18:23 +0000 tulle 1822980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always like to see what you're wearing, lozz, as I struggle with some of the same questions based on height, and I share your thrift-friendly shopping style!&nbsp; I like this on you (reminds me of my favorite recent purchase:&nbsp; a pale blue cotton sleeveless shirtdress with similar volume contained by shaping at the top)&nbsp; and I think you're right--the shorter front keeps it from overwhelming, as does the slight pleating I think I see at the bodice.&nbsp; I might draw attention to the center, and further emphasize the vertical, by adding a long pendant necklace. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-some-rules#post-1822972 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 03:37:09 +0000 bridgie 1822972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The top was created for you.&nbsp; You wear it well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-some-rules#post-1822971 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 03:35:20 +0000 lozz_oz 1822971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the positive feedback. <br />Not sure if my petite frame could do volume on top + bottom <b>Donna</b>?<br />Pretty cool harems though, that I know<b> Deborah </b>(a fellow Aussie YLFabber) wears to perfection!<br />&nbsp;<b>Paula</b> + <b>Sarah</b> commented on my hairstyle helping to make the look work - interesting to know way you think that helps! Would long hair look like it would compete with the fabric volume perhaps?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-some-rules#post-1822956 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 02:57:55 +0000 Jaime 1822956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-some-rules#post-1822944 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 02:07:34 +0000 SarahTheWhite 1822944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, that is a seriously cool piece! It is so interesting and does seem to have enough to structure on the top, along with the front being short, to make up for the bulk of fabric. It is fantastic, and I also agree with Paula that your hair definitely completes the whole look. To me, it looks at home on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-some-rules#post-1822943 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 01:54:39 +0000 Paula 1822943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this on you and think that the way you wear your hair contributes to making the look work!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-some-rules#post-1822924 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 00:54:59 +0000 DonnaF 1822924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this!&nbsp; Wonder how it would work with harems? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-some-rules#post-1822894 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 22:51:40 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1822894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've never understood why short people say they can't wear long clothes, as long as they are in correct proportions. You look great in this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-some-rules#post-1822845 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 20:07:23 +0000 Sara L. 1822845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, fun top! &nbsp;I think you can definitely pull this off. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-some-rules#post-1822842 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 20:02:22 +0000 JuniperGreen 1822842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So timely, I tried on a similar exaggerated a-line blouse this weekend at anthro but didn't bite... </p> <p>This is fabulous on you. &nbsp;I particularly like the idea of it with white slim jeans and flatforms (def unbelted as you say). &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-some-rules#post-1822775 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 14:37:47 +0000 Angie 1822775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You wear this look well - don't give that part a second thought, lozz. &nbsp;</p> <p>Practically, make sure you can walk and sit comfortably enough.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-some-rules#post-1822759 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 13:43:12 +0000 Ledonna N. 1822759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this it is very very unique and it looks great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-some-rules#post-1822753 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 13:11:53 +0000 Suz 1822753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a really cool piece! I think it's avant garde amazing on you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-some-rules#post-1822734 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 11:58:44 +0000 Aquamarine 1822734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very dramatic and I like it on you! The top half has a lot of structure, which helps rein in the volume on the bottom half. And even that volume looks intentional, not oversized. It works with skinny bottoms for sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-some-rules#post-1822732 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 11:48:32 +0000 lozz_oz 1822732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the positive comments.<br /> Specifically Liz, the shirt has a lot of volume + length that can easily overwhelm a petite like me. I try to keep the volume on my upper half to try to create more balance with my lower half, so it's not so much a diversion from my usual style.<br /> As Summer notes, the higher front perhaps helps to reduce the overwhelm of fabric. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-some-rules#post-1822727 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 11:40:34 +0000 Liz 1822727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't tell what "rule" it is that this item breaks -- is it somehow different from how you've thought you "should" dress? </p> <p>I think it's lovely and would wear it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-some-rules#post-1822717 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 09:48:49 +0000 Lucy 1822717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wasn't liking the written description but the photos look great! Break those rules!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-some-rules#post-1822716 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 09:44:45 +0000 Summer 1822716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like perfect rule-breaking to me.&nbsp; I love the colour, and the short length at the front keeps you from looking swamped. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-some-rules#post-1822712 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 08:36:35 +0000 Sisi 1822712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you can break the rules! You look very well&nbsp;in it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-some-rules#post-1822707 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 07:45:25 +0000 rachylou 1822707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is really really super cool. It totally should not be worn with a belt. I think it's a perfect rule breaker. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/breaking-some-rules#post-1822703 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 07:36:59 +0000 lozz_oz 1822703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought it appropriate after Angie's post on breaking the guidelines to show an item I like but not entirely sure I can wear given that I'm a height challenged pear shape!<br />I like the colour + that it's cotton. I would style it over white or blue skinny or slim leg jeans, (or a slim skirt to the knee) with flatforms, sneakers or the slip on shoes in the photo, or other styles. I don't really like the idea of wearing it with a belt.<br />It is intentionally voluminous + I can't size down (Zara XS)<br />I couldn't capture a photo of the back, but its not entirely shapeless, so it doesn't look overly sack-like, more a-line with volume. </p> <p>Forgot to add that it needs to be ironed - please excuse the poor photos.</p> <p>Over to you ladies - can I break quite a number of 'rules' here?</p>