https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-outfits---leather-shirt-now-and-then Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:35:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-outfits---leather-shirt-now-and-then#post-2374265 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:01:50 +0000 Katerina 2374265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>RobinF</b>, thank you very much! The first outfit is my favorite as well. Even if it is accessorized, it still has a bit minimal feel (in relative terms).<br /><b>Star</b>, thanks! My too.&nbsp;<br /><b>ChristelJ</b>, thank you for the lovely comments!<br /><b>Jenni</b>, thank you very much for looking and commenting! I think my style has become a bit more relaxed and maybe playful. It is hard to put a finger on it exactly. A lot has happened during tha past six years and it has affected the fashion and the way many of us dress today. The changes are on several levels...&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-outfits---leather-shirt-now-and-then#post-2374214 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 01:08:33 +0000 Jenni NZ 2374214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m having a bit of trouble working out what has changed with your style. But I wonder if it is slightly less minimalist and more playful lately?<br /> My favourite 2 items here are your monk strap shoes and your Missoni shoes, which makes the outfit in 6/7 my favourite.<br /> In the Then outfit I loved the pussy bow blouse and the pumps, sorry those pumps were not comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-outfits---leather-shirt-now-and-then#post-2374198 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:57:09 +0000 ChristelJ 2374198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have such beautiful, quality things! The skirt is brilliant with that leather shirt. My faves are 1, 5 and 8, but all are lovely. The textural things like the bags and scarves add such a nice dimension. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-outfits---leather-shirt-now-and-then#post-2374180 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:03:15 +0000 Star (Lise) 2374180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Forgot to mention that the first three pics are my favourite. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-outfits---leather-shirt-now-and-then#post-2374177 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:25:20 +0000 RobinF 2374177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great looks! Love that shirt and the long skirt is awesome. I think my favorite is #1, it almost looks monochromatic. But I also love the pop of fuchsia with that bag. Hard to pick. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-outfits---leather-shirt-now-and-then#post-2374174 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:07:45 +0000 Katerina 2374174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jamie</b>, thank you! Yes, Angie's method to update bottoms is very effective.&nbsp;<br /><b>Suz</b>, thanks you. The outfit sans scarf is my favourite here :-)<br /><b><br /></b>Thank you, <b>Lisa</b>! I also like the "now" outfits better than the "then" outfit.&nbsp;</p> <p><b></b><b>Runcarla</b>, thank you, I try to work with textures more than I used to. Glad it payes off.&nbsp;<br /><b></b><b></b><br />Thank you,&nbsp;<b>Star</b>! The skirt was a wild card. I am so glad you like it.</p> <p><b>Dee</b>, thank you. I love to have things with longevity. Some stand the test of time, some don't. Some are out and then come back again :-)</p> <p>About the "now" outfits - when I was planning this combination in my head, I imagined no. 5 to be really good. But in fact, I like it the least of the outfits here. Don't know why exactly - it just has not come out as I imagined it would. My favourite is no 1 - which I have not expected.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-outfits---leather-shirt-now-and-then#post-2374172 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:06:31 +0000 Dee 2374172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another fab collection, the longer slim skirt paired with the leather shirt works beautifully. Especially like #5, very sophisticated and I also like the colourful accessories in #6 and #7. You've got some great pieces that have stood the test of time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-outfits---leather-shirt-now-and-then#post-2374168 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:09:04 +0000 Star (Lise) 2374168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE the now outfits. This skirt looks phenomenal and totally suits how I perceive your current style. The dash of drama that I like so much is there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-outfits---leather-shirt-now-and-then#post-2374162 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 03:04:02 +0000 Carla 2374162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! &nbsp;Love the blue shirt under the neutrals and the warm pops from the bags and scarves in #4 and #5. &nbsp;Maybe #5 edges out #4 due to the extra texture from the fabulous bag?! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-outfits---leather-shirt-now-and-then#post-2374157 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 02:01:41 +0000 Lisa 2374157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are rocking this challenge! I really like the maxi skirt in the now outfits. You wear long skirts so well!&nbsp;</p> <p>1 - The silver oxfords and necklace here are striking paired with the skirt and leather shirt. I'm a big sunglasses fan and I love that you have vintage one's here, they have a lovely shape to them!</p> <p>4 - The change in accessories here make this outfit look completely different, yet the base items are the same. Isn't it fun how accessories can change a look so easily? I always appreciate that. Those monkstrap shoes are really fun!</p> <p>6 - I have a strong appreciation for color, so of course the red bag and scarf is my favorite of this group, but truthfully you can't go wrong with any of these outfits, they are all wonderful.</p> <p>8 - That's so sweet that you have a scarf from your sister. It is very pretty and goes well with this outfit.</p> <p>9 - The then outfit is nice too, but I admit I prefer the maxi skirt option, just because it's different for you (no trousers!) and you wear the maxi style so well. It's fun to branch out with a different bottom.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-outfits---leather-shirt-now-and-then#post-2374151 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 01:38:45 +0000 Suz 2374151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG, I love all of these, but especially the "now" versions with that fabulous skirt. What great looks! Very true that the accessories change up the feeling. Much as I adore all your scarves, it's a real pleasure to see an outfit sans scarf. But I also love #4/5 and the outfit with the fuchsia bag and Missoni scarf.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-outfits---leather-shirt-now-and-then#post-2374149 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 01:33:32 +0000 Jaime 2374149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>An excellent illustration of Angie's point about the power of bottoms to change things up. I like how the silver shoes brighten things up! Similarly the fuchsia bag with the Missoni bag is gorgeous. Those two are my favorites in photos but I suspect that in person they are all stunning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-outfits---leather-shirt-now-and-then#post-2374142 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:35:16 +0000 Katerina 2374142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, wow, thank you so very much for this wonderful feedback. I am so happy you like the idea for this challenge. I am very grateful for you and the YLF community. I have learned a lot from all of you and even though I in periods am not very active on the forum, I really appreciate the conversations and the friendships here.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-outfits---leather-shirt-now-and-then#post-2374138 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:03:23 +0000 Angie 2374138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Katerina,</b> this "now and then" exercise is visually effective, interesting, and KILLER awesome! Just like your outfits :)&nbsp;</p> <p>YES TO THE POWER OF ACCESSORIES. Your bag and scarf switcheroos change the mood and looks of the outfits - and they STILL look <i>very-Katerina.&nbsp;</i></p> <p>The maxi and midaxi skirt is very '90s and right on trend! (Trendy bottoms tend to do a good job of refreshing everything else, IMO). You've sooo completely changed the look of your leather shirt six years later - it doesn't look like the same item! WELL DONE.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm going with #5 as my fave! And love that you incorporated the scarf that sis got you in #8.&nbsp;</p> <p>Rock on!</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-outfits---leather-shirt-now-and-then#post-2374134 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 22:30:35 +0000 Katerina 2374134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello, friends!</p> <p>Here’s another challenge outfit! This time, I’m working with a black leather shirt from the brand Riani, now 9 years old. I usually wear it as a topper. For the "now" look, I’ve styled the leather shirt with a new knitted maxi skirt from Lindex, layering it over a royal blue viscose shirt from the Danish brand Norr.</p> <p>This exercise also shows how accessories can completely transform an outfit’s vibe. I also tried to focus on texture and shine throughout. Here’s a breakdown of the looks:</p> <p>1-8 are the "<b>Now" </b>looks.</p> <p><strong>1-3:</strong> I went with silver chunky oxfords from Max&amp;Co (about 6 years old) and added silver jewelry. The sunglasses are vintage from the early 2000s. And for once – no scarf!</p> <p><strong>4-5:</strong> In this version, I wore my 10-year-old Tod’s monkstraps, adding a brown striped skinny scarf and gold sunglasses (Missoni). I experimented with two different bags here: in look 4, a vintage 80s Mulberry, and in look 5, an Etro clutch that's over 10 years old. Funny how the Etro clutch feels trendy again!</p> <p><strong>6-7:</strong> I added a large fuchsia bag (unbranded, from Amazon) and a knitted Missoni scarf.</p> <p><strong>8:</strong> Here, I tried a large knitted scarf handmade by my sister. The bag is from Italy, about 8 years old (brand unknown).</p> <p><strong></strong><b>9:</b><strong></strong> Finally, a throwback! The leather shirt <b>"Then"</b>, about 6 years ago – styled with an Escada silk bow blouse, Escada black trousers, and metallic pumps from Dune. I still have and wear the blouse and trousers, but I’ve retired the pumps because they weren’t comfortable.</p> <p>The "now" outfit is new territory for me – I usually don’t wear skirts, especially not maxi! It’s such a different style from the "then" look.</p> <p>So, if you’ve had the patience to read this far, how did I do? </p>