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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: . https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-54 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 01 May 2026 09:56:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Laurie on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-54/page/2#post-1613806 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 00:26:40 +0000 Laurie 1613806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Count me in as a fan of #8 - scrolling quickly through all of these great looks, it stopped me in my tracks.  (Is it Stacey from What Not to Wear who says it is a waste to hide a waist?!)    Really emphasizes your trim and fit shape. Congratulations on retirement and so pleased to hear it is wonderful and affords you lots of gym time and other great leisure activity.   Carla on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-54/page/2#post-1613441 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 03:24:50 +0000 Carla 1613441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You've got a very stylish formula going for you with the dark skinnis and coloured tops. Only the black on black drapery combination gives me pause - very somber. The jeans out fit is may favourite, but I understand the ease of a stretchy waistband when your weight is changing. The red workout top is very flattering. Great colour and very flattering fit. CocoLion on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-54/page/2#post-1613434 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 03:13:31 +0000 CocoLion 1613434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Looking FANTASTIC!!!!  You have defined and perfected your own style.  Please continue to post your WIWs, I love seeing your polished casual style.  You look elegant and relaxed in every one of these, ready for most any occasion. (And who is that in gear?  I wish I could have retired in my 30s!) abc on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-54/page/2#post-1613288 Mon, 08 Feb 2016 22:03:56 +0000 abc 1613288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi Carter!  Nice to see you! As usual your concise thoughts are an inspiration.  Obviously you carried them out well, too. A recent move is making me rethink my daily wardrobe needs and dressing.  I wish I could get my thoughts down like you did in your first pic.  I am going to remember this and as soon as I have the clothes put away really sit and ponder what my go to formulas will be.  I can see myself sliding down a slippery slope to frumpdom easily as the new lifestyle is very casual and not urban at all.  You will serve as inspiration for sure. carter on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-54/page/2#post-1613210 Mon, 08 Feb 2016 18:37:48 +0000 carter 1613210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie, I've been stalking the KUT Dianas. They're out in my size on both the Nordstrom ans KUT sites. Although the rise is a bit higher than I prefer for semi-tucking, I do love my black ones from NAS. The ankle jeans I'm wearing in #8 are Joe's. I also bought a full length (to have hemmed) pair of Paiges in black a couple weeks ago. Both seem to be cut really well for my shape, but I have not seen either in white or light gray. Still hoping... Thanks, Rachylou. The top in #4 is from JJill. I love that it's different. Interesting about having more time for online things at work than at home. You may be on to something. It's much easier for me to type on my desktop keyboard rather than my tablet, but to do that I have to come upstairs to my office. Trying to stay out of the office these days:-). rachylou on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-54/page/2#post-1613200 Mon, 08 Feb 2016 18:14:24 +0000 rachylou 1613200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Am in love with the top in 4. I don't know what it says, but I have zero time for being on the net when I'm home and plenty on work days... haha. Angie on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-54/page/2#post-1613195 Mon, 08 Feb 2016 18:08:01 +0000 Angie 1613195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Of course. Try these too, although you'll need to have them chopped.  carter on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-54#post-1613192 Mon, 08 Feb 2016 18:04:21 +0000 carter 1613192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, Aliona! Your skirt approach is the same theory as my knit pants for F/W. It's really worked well. It's going to be interesting to see how S/S shake out. I do have some of my regular size clothes from S/S 2014 and earlier, so I won't be bare, but all my favorites from last year are way too big. Angie, you're wonderful!  I will give those a whirl. Thanks, Suz! Tell you a secret...#8 is the first time I have ever actually worn a pair of booties:-0. They were always a buy/return for me. I'm glad I finally took the leap! Thank you, Tex! I love what the gear stands for as well. As I look toward late Summer/early Fall 2016 I'm completely focused on street clothing versions of gear because it means I'll be spending my days walking on the beach, riding my bike, playing with the dog, etc. Well thank you, Windchime! Getting my shoe wardrobe on the right path has been a longtime coming, but I do finally feel fairly well covered there (at least for the moment). Susie! Good to see you too! We absolutely have similar likes. I could use your inspiration for S/S:-) Susie on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-54#post-1613122 Mon, 08 Feb 2016 15:29:30 +0000 Susie 1613122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi Carter! I have been thinking about you and here you are looking fab! Apparently retirement suits you well :) We have similar likes so I am loving your outfits. I think 8 might be my favorite but you also look so good in pink. Windchime on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-54#post-1613119 Mon, 08 Feb 2016 15:18:40 +0000 Windchime 1613119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Good to see you again! I love your retirement style--comfy and classy. In every outfit, I'm admiring how your footwear choices--which are also comfy and classy--take the outfit up even a couple more notches. texstyle on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-54#post-1613117 Mon, 08 Feb 2016 15:16:56 +0000 texstyle 1613117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Looking fantastic Carter, I also love #8 and all the gear in #14 because of what it stands for - activity! Love that pink on you too. Suz on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-54#post-1613115 Mon, 08 Feb 2016 15:11:46 +0000 Suz 1613115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Carter, you look wonderful. Congrats on your fitness resolve and the great results. Love #8 especially! It's great to see you semi-tuck and rock those shorter jeans with the booties.  Angie on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-54#post-1613111 Mon, 08 Feb 2016 15:02:54 +0000 Angie 1613111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Try these:  Anonymous on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-54#post-1613070 Mon, 08 Feb 2016 12:52:25 +0000 Anonymous 1613070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ YLF, Carter! I've missed you too! Another vote for look 8. When I lost weight, I was working and found knit skirts were the best option to see me through several sizes. I realise that probably doesn't help for your new lifestyle. When I'm able to retire, I plan to ditch my skirts pronto! Una, I found that cutting out refined sugar resolved my belly fat issue. A bit drastic, but sugar was an addiction for me and I needed to lose weight to avoid knee surgery. carter on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-54#post-1613064 Mon, 08 Feb 2016 12:32:28 +0000 carter 1613064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, Karie! Inches and weight loss don't always go hand in hand, do they? Thanks, Anne! I will repeat #8 often:-) BJ, it's been a long time coming, but I highly recommend retirement;-) Una and Betty, I will PM you later. Shevia, now you have me on the hunt for that top in pink! Jaime on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-54#post-1612976 Mon, 08 Feb 2016 03:13:03 +0000 Jaime 1612976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great to see you! Glad to hear everything is going well. The pinks look wonderful on you. I also like the cut of the top in #4 - too bad it is not pink! Anonymous on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-54#post-1612974 Mon, 08 Feb 2016 03:06:50 +0000 Anonymous 1612974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Please do tell about their weight loss! I'm trying to lose some ab flab, too. catgirl on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-54#post-1612970 Mon, 08 Feb 2016 02:58:40 +0000 catgirl 1612970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look fantastic. How did you lose the weight? I have midsection flab I just cannot shake! Also waving to bj1111! bj1111 on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-54#post-1612940 Mon, 08 Feb 2016 01:39:17 +0000 bj1111 1612940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ you are living my retirement fantasy!  anne on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-54#post-1612936 Mon, 08 Feb 2016 01:34:14 +0000 anne 1612936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Carter you looking GREAT! Number 8 is my fave too! Karie on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-54#post-1612925 Mon, 08 Feb 2016 01:01:54 +0000 Karie 1612925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Fantastic outfits, every one. You do Comfortably Dressy very well! Congrats on losing those inches. I seem to be able to lose weight, but I never lose inches for some reason. carter on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-54#post-1612919 Mon, 08 Feb 2016 00:54:23 +0000 carter 1612919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Rabbit! So glad to see you back. We definitely need to see a catch-up WIW post from you. Interesting that you say that about the slimmer, shorter sweater. I've been pulling out some older sweaters that haven't fit in awhile, and I'm liking that silhouette quite a bit too. And yes, intentional means I try not to just grab the purse that's sitting on the ktchen counter or the shoes on the bathroom floor just because they're already out:-). Thanks, Sally! I'm starting to get the message that I should make the effort to wear more pink. I do love it, but I've been on my black and gray kick for quite awhile. Pink for Spring! Hey, Beth Ann! You're right about meetings at the gym. We have to reserve a class spot, so I have a standing meeting at 10am M-F and 11:30 on Saturdays:-) I love Lululemon bottoms, but most of my tops are Athleta. Honestly, in terms of clothes buying these days, I'm more focused on gear. Thanks, kkards. Those are my favorite jeans that fit these days. I'm just recently back in them. I would love to find the same pair in white and light gray for S/S. Thank you, Angie! I knew you would like #8. As I just mentioned above, I would love to find similar ankle jeans in white and gray for S/S. Because of my shape, I need a fairly low rise (about 8-8.5" max). Anything higher just looks really unflattering on me. If you come across some that may work, please shout! Glad you also like the Vince poncho from NAS. I haven't had many opportunities to wear it the Winter, but I do love it. It's definitely a lot of material, but it's very cozy. Thanks, Style Fan! I'm glad to get back to wearing necklaces after a hiatus. They do make me feel so much more put together. Thanks, Betty! I'll be bringing back some pink! Anonymous on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-54#post-1612896 Mon, 08 Feb 2016 00:07:27 +0000 Anonymous 1612896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The pink sweater is my top pick. You look fab in that color! Style Fan on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-54#post-1612886 Sun, 07 Feb 2016 23:50:29 +0000 Style Fan 1612886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Carter you look very polished for casual looks.  My favourite is #8.  I like the MVP.  The necklaces do finish off the outfits.  They are often the important third piece. You are looking very fit.  Retirement is agreeing with you. Angie on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-54#post-1612885 Sun, 07 Feb 2016 23:43:57 +0000 Angie 1612885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ There you are! Missed you and your outfits. Retirement certainly does agree with you. I LOVE seeing your waistline in #8. Killer. And #6 is my next fave. Avant-garde. But all your outfits are smashing, Carter. Rock on.  kkards on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-54#post-1612872 Sun, 07 Feb 2016 23:25:47 +0000 kkards 1612872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ well its clear that retirement is agreeing with you! YLF. i like them all, but if i had to pick a favorite, i'd say #8. Beth Ann on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-54#post-1612859 Sun, 07 Feb 2016 22:54:11 +0000 Beth Ann 1612859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi there, Carter!   Well, you've obviously replaced meetings with clients for "meetings" at the gym.  Your gear tops are fabulous.  What are your favorite gear brands?   The simple polish is all of these looks is lovely and flattering.  You look terrific!  I'm partial to the semi-tuck look in #8 --- love the silhouette on you, and the cuff of the jeans with the booties is fab.  As for 6 -- what about a light, semi-tucked and belted tee or sweater under the cape?   As for losing inches, I'm afraid I can only give you tips on losing one.  Inch.  Because that's all I've lost.  But I take some inspiration from you! Sal on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-54#post-1612848 Sun, 07 Feb 2016 22:34:12 +0000 Sal 1612848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great to see your comfortably dressy looks!! Well done on the inches too. There are lots of great looks here- I live the all black, the semi tuck and the pink. I do think 6 is a little overwhelming. I you look terrific in your gear too. Glad retirement is suiting you, and interesting how your style has evolved. rabbit on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-54#post-1612818 Sun, 07 Feb 2016 21:35:35 +0000 rabbit 1612818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look great in all of these! I've been gone for a long time too and this reminds me that it would be good to do some catch up WIWs.   I also particularly like the pinks on you but all the colors work well.  I think my favorite shapes in the tops are the ones with slightly shorter hems because they seem to be most 'conventionally flattering' with your proportions versus the ones with more volume at the bottom.   You really rock the semi-tucked sweater with the jeans too, and jeans and semi-tucked tops in general. Also the pants, necklace and shoes are all great sleek support players.  heh I like the 'intentional' goals on your list (I'm assuming that means -- shoes and handbag that work with the outfit rather than the ones most convenient/closest to hand? ) carter on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/checking-in-54#post-1612779 Sun, 07 Feb 2016 20:00:00 +0000 carter 1612779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Helena, thanks! I do love pink. An thanks for the compliment about looking polished. There's a reason I didn't post many WIWs the last half of 2015;-) Sterling, great insights on dressing while losing weight! Now that you mention it, that's pretty much what I did while gaining weight the last year and a half! Thanks, Peri! I think comfortably dressy describes many of your outfits as well. Diane, MVP=most valuable player (sports term in honor of the Super Bowl today!) Thank you, Ms Maven. I agree that jewelry (or a scarf, topper, etc) really finishes an outfit. Thanks, Alasse!