https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chanel-formulas-and-tonights-party-help-me-pick-an-outfit Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:55:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chanel-formulas-and-tonights-party-help-me-pick-an-outfit/page/2#post-334934 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:23:53 +0000 Kappy 334934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Michelle, I wanted to chime in and say that I adore #3 on you. Fantastic outfit! I would kill for a dress like that one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chanel-formulas-and-tonights-party-help-me-pick-an-outfit/page/2#post-334194 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 15:31:30 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 334194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not sure if this is the right place but the comments on the tops triggered a memory from a few years ago. A poster on another board would say hard over soft and soft over hard. So if you have any squishy bits (we all do), it is better to put a fabric or clothing item in that area that has more structure and substance and save the flowy or less structured pieces for your hard areas. I </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chanel-formulas-and-tonights-party-help-me-pick-an-outfit/page/2#post-334179 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 15:05:35 +0000 Queen Mum 334179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Michelle,<br /> The thing about #2 that was throwing me was that the white button down seemed a bit business-ey to me.<br /> I'm not sure how these would work with that tweed jacket, but here are some things at Nordies that I thought might give the outfit a less office, but still chanel look. The second and third one not so much Chanel but they caught my eye and might look nice with that jacket. and the fourth one is still white, but not button down. </p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/kenneth-cole-new-york-drape-neck-tee-plus/3159008?origin=category&#038;resultback=1600" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ke.....tback=1600</a></p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/tahari-woman-trish-sleeveless-print-top/3149178?origin=related-3149178-0-0-1" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ta.....9178-0-0-1</a></p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/sejour-tie-neck-knit-top-plus/3139953?origin=category&#038;resultback=0" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/se.....sultback=0</a></p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/sejour-smocked-waist-blouse-plus/3140101?origin=category&#038;resultback=100" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/se.....ltback=100</a></p> <p>anyhow... for whatever it's worth. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chanel-formulas-and-tonights-party-help-me-pick-an-outfit/page/2#post-334170 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:49:12 +0000 Angie 334170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good to hear, Michelle. </p> <p>Hmm. The Talbots tee is not clingy at all. Perhaps you needed to go up a size? They have very good plus sizes and we should look for stuff for you at Talbots too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chanel-formulas-and-tonights-party-help-me-pick-an-outfit#post-334168 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:42:19 +0000 Michelle 334168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks again, ladies. Number 3 was the clear winner, so that's the one that came out to play last night.<br /> Much appreciate the feedback and advice, Steph and Angie. I'm working on it. I typically wear a camisole under at least top 2, but didn't for this picture...hopefully that will help another time. And the weight loss efforts continue...that's really the heart of the problem, I fear.<br /> Julie, I passed on the Talbot's top. Mac found it very clingy, and the high neckline gave me additional pause. Great memory though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chanel-formulas-and-tonights-party-help-me-pick-an-outfit#post-334114 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 07:41:22 +0000 RoseandJoan 334114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have probably been to the party and had a wonderful time, outfit #3 is wonderful. Michelle did you manage to try the Talbots top which Mac tracked down? </p> <p>With regards to outfit #1 the top is looking very smooth, have you tried wearing the top a little shorter so the excess fabric gather a little over the midriff. I often think this cheats ruching can be very flattering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chanel-formulas-and-tonights-party-help-me-pick-an-outfit#post-334103 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:55:16 +0000 Scarlet 334103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I imagine decision time is over, but 3 looks great and perfect for the occasion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chanel-formulas-and-tonights-party-help-me-pick-an-outfit#post-334100 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:40:13 +0000 AJ 334100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late to this thread but I LUV option 3! It's very chic and stylish and fits nicely! I hope you had a great time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chanel-formulas-and-tonights-party-help-me-pick-an-outfit#post-334028 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 02:01:15 +0000 Lisa 334028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also vote #3, you look casual and chic all at the same time. I'm afraid I agree, for some reason the tops in #1 and #2 look like they bunch as Steph mentioned. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chanel-formulas-and-tonights-party-help-me-pick-an-outfit#post-334016 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 01:43:07 +0000 Angie 334016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Michelle, Steph hit the nail on the head (thanks, Steph). The tops are clinging for some reason - perhaps they are bunching under the jackets? </p> <p>LOVE the new shoes and the killer handbag! Plus the jackets are fantastic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chanel-formulas-and-tonights-party-help-me-pick-an-outfit#post-334007 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 01:36:03 +0000 Steph 334007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Michelle, I love outfit 3 as well, so that's my vote. I also LOVED every one of the outfits you posted in shabbychick's thread about full hourglass figures. I don't think I had seen any of those (other than your favorite blue dress) before, and I thought they were all incredibly fab. </p> <p>As for outfits 1 and 2 here, I think you can do better with both tops. The top in outfit one seems too clingy in the photos, and in photo 2 it appears that the buttons are pulling near the bottom (around the stomach area). I really love the purse and the flats, though, and don't have any problems with the dark wash jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chanel-formulas-and-tonights-party-help-me-pick-an-outfit#post-333958 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 00:32:23 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 333958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also think outfit 3 is the winner. The cut is very flattering and the colors and pattern are modern and a touch edgy. Outfit 2 is also very nice and the jacket is more reminiscent of Chanel than the jacket in outfit 1. I also like a nice crisp white button front shirt.</p> <p>Hope you have a great time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chanel-formulas-and-tonights-party-help-me-pick-an-outfit#post-333954 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 00:23:58 +0000 lyn* 333954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The second outfit is my favorite You look great in pearls! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chanel-formulas-and-tonights-party-help-me-pick-an-outfit#post-333936 Sat, 16 Apr 2011 23:36:33 +0000 Michelle 333936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Will do, Angie. When you have time, I'd love your input on what I can do to truly nail that Chanel-esque formula. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chanel-formulas-and-tonights-party-help-me-pick-an-outfit#post-333929 Sat, 16 Apr 2011 23:18:40 +0000 Angie 333929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for #3. Splendid and a 10 - KILLER. Have a lovely time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chanel-formulas-and-tonights-party-help-me-pick-an-outfit#post-333926 Sat, 16 Apr 2011 23:12:08 +0000 Michelle 333926@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, ladies. That was my instinct, too...that the Chanel-inspired outfits were missing something. Not sure what, since I like the individual components. It's frustrating, too, since I really want to make this formula work! But I will wear outfit 3 and feel fully confident. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chanel-formulas-and-tonights-party-help-me-pick-an-outfit#post-333922 Sat, 16 Apr 2011 22:54:55 +0000 Kari 333922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 and 2 are nice outfits, but I really love #3 and think your new white handbag will go wonderfully with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chanel-formulas-and-tonights-party-help-me-pick-an-outfit#post-333913 Sat, 16 Apr 2011 22:35:40 +0000 Mary from Faniente.ca 333913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Michelle, I'm leaning toward outfits 2 and 3. I think your red purse would work with outfit 3 as well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chanel-formulas-and-tonights-party-help-me-pick-an-outfit#post-333912 Sat, 16 Apr 2011 22:35:17 +0000 Queen Mum 333912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oh, LOVE #3.<br /> #2 was nice but it seemed to be missing something.<br /> go with 3 it's a 10 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chanel-formulas-and-tonights-party-help-me-pick-an-outfit#post-333910 Sat, 16 Apr 2011 22:33:25 +0000 Michelle 333910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kim, not sure...Just don't know if it's really up to scratch. I want to look my best for this crew, as usual. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chanel-formulas-and-tonights-party-help-me-pick-an-outfit#post-333909 Sat, 16 Apr 2011 22:30:45 +0000 Queen Mum 333909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>what is it about outfit 2 that you are not completely sold on Michelle? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chanel-formulas-and-tonights-party-help-me-pick-an-outfit#post-333908 Sat, 16 Apr 2011 22:29:04 +0000 Michelle 333908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I can't reach a 10 with the proposed ensembles, I can always abandon the Chanel-inspired idea and go for a totally different outfit. I'll edit the post to add the alternative I'm thinking of .<br /> Thank you all for your feedback! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chanel-formulas-and-tonights-party-help-me-pick-an-outfit#post-333906 Sat, 16 Apr 2011 22:26:55 +0000 Heather 333906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for 2. Michelle, have a wonderful time tonight! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chanel-formulas-and-tonights-party-help-me-pick-an-outfit#post-333903 Sat, 16 Apr 2011 22:23:33 +0000 Queen Mum 333903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer outfit #2 as well...and for what it is worth, I think blue denim with that black jacket is better than black denim would be. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chanel-formulas-and-tonights-party-help-me-pick-an-outfit#post-333901 Sat, 16 Apr 2011 22:23:00 +0000 Mo 333901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#2. Have fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chanel-formulas-and-tonights-party-help-me-pick-an-outfit#post-333900 Sat, 16 Apr 2011 22:21:05 +0000 Beth 333900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also prefer the current jeans to a black version:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chanel-formulas-and-tonights-party-help-me-pick-an-outfit#post-333895 Sat, 16 Apr 2011 22:15:00 +0000 KristineK 333895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>another vote for #2. your tweed jacket is very pretty! is that a rosette on the left shoulder? love </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chanel-formulas-and-tonights-party-help-me-pick-an-outfit#post-333889 Sat, 16 Apr 2011 22:04:23 +0000 firefly 333889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gosh, everyone types so quickly! Michelle, I actually prefer these jeans to a black alternative, as I think they dress down the outfit just enough; you say the setting is very laid-back and casual? Obviously the dark wash means they are still quite dressy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chanel-formulas-and-tonights-party-help-me-pick-an-outfit#post-333883 Sat, 16 Apr 2011 22:00:21 +0000 firefly 333883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer no. 2 as well, though I do wonder if you could substitute the top from outfit 1? Otherwise no.2 as is. Hope you enjoy the party! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chanel-formulas-and-tonights-party-help-me-pick-an-outfit#post-333882 Sat, 16 Apr 2011 22:00:19 +0000 Michelle 333882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree the top fits better in outfit 2, and I feel like the jeans do as well...However I wish they were true black (I'm weird like that and always have a hard time visualizing dark blue with black). Should I stick with the jeans I have on or find another black alternative? I know the black skinnies are out because of the shorter top lengths. Is there anything I could do to this getup to take it to 10 territory? </p>