https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-post-your-before-and-after-ylf-pics Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:31:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-post-your-before-and-after-ylf-pics/page/2#post-414295 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 02:17:32 +0000 goldenpig 414295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha, Kari, you look great in all your pics, so other than the hair, it's hard to tell which is the "before"! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-post-your-before-and-after-ylf-pics/page/2#post-414248 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:49:12 +0000 Kari 414248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Goldenpig! #9 is actually a "Before" picture, from late in college. However, the haircut I had then was similar to what I have now (in my profile pic), only it was a bit more grown out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-post-your-before-and-after-ylf-pics/page/2#post-413657 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 06:43:25 +0000 goldenpig 413657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Clearlyclaire, I'm pretty new here too...not following any formulas...just trying to pick up tips from this forum &amp; website! I think the main differences for me so far are that I'm wearing boots and heels more often so I can wear all my skirts &amp; dresses again, starting to use some accessories, trying harder to make new combinations of my old clothes, and pushing a little beyond my former style comfort level with my new purchases (like shearling vest, polka dot dress, trying bolder colors, etc). And for the jeans, I realized that I needed to size down and wear a tighter fit for it to look good, because I was wearing things too baggy before. Besides Angie's wonderful and informative articles, I think the two best features of this forum are getting ideas from other people's WIW's, and getting feedback on how to improve your outfits and what things to keep/return. Hope that helps!</p> <p>Teri--where are the after pics?</p> <p>Brenda, you look great in all the outfits but especially #3--that one is killer! </p> <p>Kari, thanks so much for posting all your pics too. I love everything about #8. And #9, that is the "after", right? Because that is my favorite! You look great with the shorter hair! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-post-your-before-and-after-ylf-pics/page/2#post-413621 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 04:53:16 +0000 Kari 413621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Astrid, you are so sweet. Thank you. I prefer the shorter hair too. </p> <p>I had it long (as pictured) a couple times in college, once as a blonde, and later after I started dyeing my hair red. (My hair grows like a weed.) I don't know that I'd ever go back to having it longer than photo #10 - the longest that it's been in the past 4 years! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-post-your-before-and-after-ylf-pics/page/2#post-413173 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:28:08 +0000 Astrid 413173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Suz! You're right, you can really see the transformation in just looking at the smiles. I think the appreciation and respect you feel towards yourself shows instantly in your face and posture and with YLF you not only learn to have fun with fashion, but to work with yourself and not against everything you are. I have to agree, everybody looks so wonderful!</p> <p>Thank you, Kari - you look KILLER in your 'after' pictures! You've really found and perfected your style, I love the shorter hair. And I LOVE outfit #6! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-post-your-before-and-after-ylf-pics/page/2#post-413172 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:08:59 +0000 Louise 413172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous style transformations. Sadly I avoided the camera like the plague pre YLF so there are practically no photos of me x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-post-your-before-and-after-ylf-pics/page/2#post-413086 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:35:41 +0000 Suz 413086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These transformations are both moving and inspiring! I keep imagining how Angie must feel to see the glowing smiles as women grow into their own style and full beauty! You all look so wonderful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-post-your-before-and-after-ylf-pics/page/2#post-413075 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:24:13 +0000 Kari 413075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh, Brenda, I love outfit #3! I don't think I've seen that one before. What a perfect way to style that dress. The metallic shoes really seal the deal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-post-your-before-and-after-ylf-pics/page/2#post-413060 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:09:46 +0000 Kari 413060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, here are mine, in before/after pairings. Most of my "befores" are from college, since I started reading YLF about a year after graduation.</p> <p>#1-2: Casual get-together with friends.<br /> #3-4: An outfit to wear to work. (Keep in mind, I worked in a very casual environment at the time of the "before" picture.)<br /> #5-6: A patterned dress for a nice event (casual summer wedding or such.)<br /> #7-8: A casual outfit with bootcut jeans and a floral blouse.<br /> (I posted this "before" shot in #7 for two reasons: first of all, this was around the time that I first discovered YouLookFab - summer of 2007. I also chose it because it cracks me up to see Shadow chasing either bubbles or water sprayed from a hose - in present day, one of the things that still manages to catch her attention at almost 13 years old. So cute.)<br /> #9-10: A dressy outfit with a fun skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-post-your-before-and-after-ylf-pics/page/2#post-413044 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 02:57:25 +0000 qfbrenda 413044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Goldenpig, you look fantastic! I love seeing your transformation.</p> <p>I'll bite. Pictures 1 and 2 are a couple of the first pics I posted here. I was trying, but still had a long way to go. 3-5 are more recent pics, though I feel like I have a long way to go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-post-your-before-and-after-ylf-pics#post-413034 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 02:45:49 +0000 Kari 413034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Loving this thread! Goldie, your attitude and your smile just shine from the before and after pictures. I love the after picture in #8 best of all - GORGEOUS.</p> <p>Astrid, I like how your after-style still seems you, but that we're seeing the fun-loving part of your personality come to the surface more. *Love* #8!</p> <p>Khris, I loved your before-style too, but I think you've really come into your own. You are able to style some of the most elegant-looking casual outfits that I've ever seen.</p> <p>Teri, I love that you've upped the sophistication factor by many notches with your after-style, but still have a bit of a bombshell influence in your wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-post-your-before-and-after-ylf-pics#post-412564 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:52:26 +0000 modgrl 412564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are all so brave for posting. I want to set fire to my computer to destroy all digital record of my pre-YLF days. </p> <p>Thank you all, especially Angie, for crowding into the fitting room with me and helping me through my closet and image overhaul!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-post-your-before-and-after-ylf-pics#post-412561 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:46:47 +0000 teri 412561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's a few of my before YLF........eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeekkkkkkkkkkkkk<br /> #1 ignore foot and umbrella.. It was a gift from my "pond forum friends" after my foot surgery.<br /> This was a staple outfit for me. I had about 4 pairs of these types of pants. I wore then often.</p> <p>#2<br /> Improper PPL, "flesh belt"....lol, too much clevage. </p> <p>#3<br /> Frumpy shorts and tanks </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-post-your-before-and-after-ylf-pics#post-412523 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 08:15:29 +0000 goldenpig 412523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>HeleenH, love your stylish new 'do! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-post-your-before-and-after-ylf-pics#post-412519 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 08:07:32 +0000 HeleenH 412519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have many before pictures, but I do have a hair sequence that is fun to look at.<br /> 1: about 3 years ago,<br /> 2: On my birthday, May 2010, I just started to grow my hair<br /> 3: about 3 months ago, the glasses were introduced in November 2010<br /> 4: about 1 month ago, I think I want the hair about 1-2 inch longer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-post-your-before-and-after-ylf-pics#post-412440 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:52:06 +0000 goldenpig 412440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chewyspaghetti--you look fabulous in your after pic! But your "before" picture would be one of my "after" pictures...you looked stylish then too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-post-your-before-and-after-ylf-pics#post-412439 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:50:48 +0000 Suz 412439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You just keep getting better and better, Khris! (Not to mention slimmer!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-post-your-before-and-after-ylf-pics#post-412437 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:45:47 +0000 chewyspaghetti 412437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here is one from 2009. I had lost 35 pounds at this point.<br /> Here is one of my latest outfit pics from this month. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-post-your-before-and-after-ylf-pics#post-412411 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:34:21 +0000 Suz 412411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know what? I looked and looked and can't really FIND very many pre YLF outfit photos! That's how infrequently I was photographed. There are a few at events, but none with everyday clothes. I'll keep digging around though. Surely there are one or two? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-post-your-before-and-after-ylf-pics#post-412410 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:32:59 +0000 christy 412410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's so fun to see these pictures - thanks for posting them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-post-your-before-and-after-ylf-pics#post-412360 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 23:13:48 +0000 Queen Mum 412360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>fabulous transformation Natalie! do you live in the SF area?</p> <p>I have been going through old pics putting together an album for a friend and have been horrified by some of my "style" choices in the past. I'll try to get some before and afters posted here soon.<br /> I''m just amazed at how much more clearly I see what works and doesn't on myself now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-post-your-before-and-after-ylf-pics#post-412302 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 19:46:57 +0000 Anonymous 412302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the before and after pics in the jeans. What a difference! You were hiding some great legs in those mom jeans! Does your husband appreciate the fashion upgrades? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-post-your-before-and-after-ylf-pics#post-412283 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 19:17:17 +0000 Suz 412283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@ Astrid, I love the way you have learned to accessorize and how you are choosing clothes to suit your particular shape. #8 is KILLER. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-post-your-before-and-after-ylf-pics#post-412270 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 18:50:25 +0000 CJ 412270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@ goldenpig I agree that you looked fine in both before/after pics, but there's definitely a change in dynamics between them. And that date night picture somehow made me love polka dots for a moment.</p> <p>@Astrid I want to say something but I'm completely distracted by that skirt in #4. I'm really liking the pattern.</p> <p>I haven't done much yet as I've only just started, but already there are some noted changes in my wardrobe. I'm finally getting rid of things that are old or that I never wear, but mainly my closet is becoming far less t-shirt heavy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-post-your-before-and-after-ylf-pics#post-412269 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 18:21:17 +0000 Lenni A 412269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great! Your before and after pictures are really inspiring. The jeans make so much of a difference. They are awesome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-post-your-before-and-after-ylf-pics#post-412268 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 18:10:03 +0000 Anonymous 412268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG Goldenpig! You looked fine before, but you have really blossomed since joining! I think your darling husband needs to take you out and show you off....and your work needs to seriously consider promoting you! If they don't, another company just may snap you up! </p> <p>I'm going to seriously study your after pics. I really like the way you put your outfits together...is there any formula you're using? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-post-your-before-and-after-ylf-pics#post-412235 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 16:34:18 +0000 Astrid 412235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you! </p> <p>I have to say I've really become a scarf addict! It's the easiest way for me to add some interest and when I wear a scarf I instantly feel comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-post-your-before-and-after-ylf-pics#post-412231 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 16:21:02 +0000 goldenpig 412231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Astrid, thanks so much for posting--I was hoping I wouldn't be the only one! Love your pics! Nothing wrong with the "before"s, but the "after"s definitely kick up the style quotient! Love what you have done with scarves. I really need to learn how to accessorize with and tie scarves. Great job--you look very stylish! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-post-your-before-and-after-ylf-pics#post-412226 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 16:12:39 +0000 Astrid 412226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great transformation, you look amazing!</p> <p>I did some searching and came up with a few pics of my own. Some of these are a little older, but I had surprisingly few pics that were usable. I think you can really see the way my dressing changed in general. Every second picture is a pic I posted here in a WIW post.</p> <p>#1/2 Dressing on a relaxed summer day.</p> <p>#3/4 Dressing for elevated temperature.</p> <p>#5/6 A casual jeans look.</p> <p>#7/8 A fall outfit.</p> <p>#9/10 Going out for drinks with a friend.</p> <p>#11/12 Dressing for sub-zero temperatures. It's the same coat in both pics, the one I want to replace this fall.</p> <p>I feel like I've just started on my style journey, but when I look at these pics I think I already accomplished so much. I'm really happy to have found YLF - thanks for making this possible, Angie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/challenge-post-your-before-and-after-ylf-pics#post-412217 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 15:54:20 +0000 Mo 412217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great set of before/afters! Brava!! </p>