https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/creative-%e2%80%9cpragmatism%e2%80%9d-or-what-would-amy-do Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:37:12 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/creative-%e2%80%9cpragmatism%e2%80%9d-or-what-would-amy-do#post-2291684 Wed, 16 Nov 2022 01:19:02 +0000 Greenjeans 2291684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Clever, clever, UmmLila! I love these more edgy/adventurous looks on you, especially the pant/sweater combo in pic three. You look confident and relaxed, very pretty.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/creative-%e2%80%9cpragmatism%e2%80%9d-or-what-would-amy-do#post-2291447 Mon, 14 Nov 2022 17:37:36 +0000 RobinF 2291447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely need to add Experimental!</p> <p>These look great! When I saw the discussion about pumps with socks I said "no way" but they really work well on you! Looks cool and modern. Also love the slit pants and harem pants. Very fun looks overall.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/creative-%e2%80%9cpragmatism%e2%80%9d-or-what-would-amy-do#post-2291412 Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:15:50 +0000 Bijou 2291412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Helena said it perfectly - you really do have fun with fashion - a nice mix of being fashion forward and experimental whilst retaining your signature style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/creative-%e2%80%9cpragmatism%e2%80%9d-or-what-would-amy-do#post-2291410 Mon, 14 Nov 2022 08:38:39 +0000 Sal 2291410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great experiments. Love the pumps and socks especially.</p> <p>I like experimental elegant and edgy snd easy - less so eclectic for some reason. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/creative-%e2%80%9cpragmatism%e2%80%9d-or-what-would-amy-do#post-2291409 Mon, 14 Nov 2022 07:56:22 +0000 Jessikams 2291409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What fun! Thanks for sharing these experiments! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/creative-%e2%80%9cpragmatism%e2%80%9d-or-what-would-amy-do#post-2291388 Mon, 14 Nov 2022 02:37:35 +0000 cjh 2291388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The color combos in 6 and 7 are delicious. Not so sure I’d try the sweatshirt conversion idea, but creativity is inspired by experimenting, so stay brave!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/creative-%e2%80%9cpragmatism%e2%80%9d-or-what-would-amy-do#post-2291386 Mon, 14 Nov 2022 02:28:49 +0000 Jaime 2291386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I absolutely love these outfits and definitely agree you should add experimental to your e's (elegant, edgy, experimental and modern using Amy's meaning). I love how you use the bright sweaters to add pop to the outfits, your shoes are amazing, and I actually love #4 although I could imagine it could work with a more conventional skirt too - the pinks and the pumps with socks are the main points here. I feel inspired! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/creative-%e2%80%9cpragmatism%e2%80%9d-or-what-would-amy-do#post-2291384 Mon, 14 Nov 2022 01:13:32 +0000 Anonymous 2291384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 6 and 7 a lot. Maybe tie the arms with the skirt/hoodie? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/creative-%e2%80%9cpragmatism%e2%80%9d-or-what-would-amy-do#post-2291380 Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:30:17 +0000 Janet 2291380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is so fun! I enjoy her videos and am learning things that I can apply to my style, but I won't be wearing a sweatshirt as a skirt...ever. Whoever came up with that idea does not have wide hips, LOL! However, you pull it off quite well! I adore those slit-front pants and the Nili Lotan pants, and you wear them brilliantly.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/creative-%e2%80%9cpragmatism%e2%80%9d-or-what-would-amy-do#post-2291373 Sun, 13 Nov 2022 23:05:37 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2291373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m waiting for April to try the UPS hoodie!!!</p> <p>Actually the whole sweatshirt as skirt thing would be better with a wide crew neck. Essentially it would just be a tube skirt. You’ve seen those tube things that can be a ruched strapless mini or long skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/creative-%e2%80%9cpragmatism%e2%80%9d-or-what-would-amy-do#post-2291352 Sun, 13 Nov 2022 21:58:22 +0000 Suz 2291352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am in love with those shorts, the Nili Lotan pants, and the shoes in #2! Also, you look brilliant in the socks with pumps -- whoa!!&nbsp;</p> <p>In awe of your wearing of the hoodie as a skirt. No kidding it will stretch the neck out! I couldn't even get mine down that far, I don't think....</p> <p>You can totally wear the bright sweater over the shoulder thing. I find that one a pretty easy thing to wear myself (is that my preppy gene?). It could be the prep gene. But I think it is also the practical gene. If you might need to layer, genuinely, then it doesn't feel false or silly to wear something like this.&nbsp;</p> <p>Love you in outfit #2 altogether.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/creative-%e2%80%9cpragmatism%e2%80%9d-or-what-would-amy-do#post-2291349 Sun, 13 Nov 2022 21:49:25 +0000 rachylou 2291349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All great stuff! I find you quite adventurous in fashion! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/creative-%e2%80%9cpragmatism%e2%80%9d-or-what-would-amy-do#post-2291314 Sun, 13 Nov 2022 17:34:25 +0000 nemosmom 2291314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These sure are fun looks on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/creative-%e2%80%9cpragmatism%e2%80%9d-or-what-would-amy-do#post-2291310 Sun, 13 Nov 2022 17:02:55 +0000 Bonnie 2291310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What fun! These are great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/creative-%e2%80%9cpragmatism%e2%80%9d-or-what-would-amy-do#post-2291305 Sun, 13 Nov 2022 16:49:38 +0000 Dee 2291305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lots of interesting experimentions, it seems that a sweater placed in different ways can really change the look of an outfit. I would never do the hoodie as a skirt thing, but it is creative. Love those slit pants, and I like the socks with the shoes as its not so predictable. These looks are definitely edgy, eclectic and yet there’s an elegance to them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/creative-%e2%80%9cpragmatism%e2%80%9d-or-what-would-amy-do#post-2291303 Sun, 13 Nov 2022 16:44:10 +0000 Angie 2291303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your "e" style words! They are fitting.</p> <p>I also like <b>Helena's </b>addition of "experimental".&nbsp;</p> <p>I'll add "energetic". You seem like an adventurous and energetic soul and your style reflects this, <b>Ummlila</b> :)</p> <p>Wearing socks with pumps looks deliciously '80s to me, and you wear the look well!</p> <p>I think #2 comes together the best! The shoes in #2 would look great with the outfit in #3. Lemon yellow is lovely on you.&nbsp;</p> <p>The black harem pants and front slit pants in #7 are KILLER. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/creative-%e2%80%9cpragmatism%e2%80%9d-or-what-would-amy-do#post-2291301 Sun, 13 Nov 2022 16:23:51 +0000 Sally 2291301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually liked all of them but perhaps not the hoodie with the arms by the side. I think the pop of colour from the cardigan is great and the socks and pumps is a great look. Ditto about the split hem trousers…they look fab on you. As Helena said Amy is a good muse for you…you pull off creative pragmatism well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/creative-%e2%80%9cpragmatism%e2%80%9d-or-what-would-amy-do#post-2291295 Sun, 13 Nov 2022 15:30:55 +0000 kkards 2291295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like Lisa i like the Nili Lotan barrel pant outfit the best…and l love the slit front pants. Most of all i love the experimentation and your stretching outside of your comfort zone &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/creative-%e2%80%9cpragmatism%e2%80%9d-or-what-would-amy-do#post-2291293 Sun, 13 Nov 2022 15:18:44 +0000 LJP 2291293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun ! &nbsp;I like the Nili Lotan pant outfit the best - and I also like the pumps with socks looks. That's so much more modern and interesting that pumps/dressier shoes with plain hosiery.The slit front pants are also great. &nbsp;Tibi and Amy came up in conversation at the nail salon yesterday. My friend who works at a local boutique who sells Tibi was there so we got right into it. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/creative-%e2%80%9cpragmatism%e2%80%9d-or-what-would-amy-do#post-2291290 Sun, 13 Nov 2022 15:05:46 +0000 Lesley 2291290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like look #2! I love watching Amy's little videos because her delivery is very funny, but a lot of her aesthetic seems really particular to her. I don't know, I'm personally not going to wear a sweater as a skirt. Sometimes even wearing a skirt as a skirt is too much for me... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/creative-%e2%80%9cpragmatism%e2%80%9d-or-what-would-amy-do#post-2291289 Sun, 13 Nov 2022 15:03:32 +0000 Helena 2291289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your feelings are what's most important but I'm going to voice serious dissent about the slit pants ... They look fantastic on you and was going to be the first thing I complimented!!</p> <p>I can suggest some more E words for you, which are experimental and unExpected (ok I cheated on that one) ... You are a true 'have fun with fashion' person to my perception, and when you do WIWs I can't predict what I will see but it's always interesting and delightful!</p> <p>Amy is a fantastic muse for you and I love what you've done here!!</p> <p>Ps - you're the first real person I've seen look super-cool with socks and dress shoes ... Nailed it. Your authenticity shines through. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/creative-%e2%80%9cpragmatism%e2%80%9d-or-what-would-amy-do#post-2291288 Sun, 13 Nov 2022 15:02:33 +0000 April 2291288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a cool formula!</p> <p>As someone with little to no waist definition, I cannot even imagine trying to wear a hoodie as a skirt.&nbsp; Kudos to you for attempting. </p> <p>ETA: I may have to try this with the official UPS driver hoodie that LMA found in a thrift shop.&nbsp; It's so oversized it might actually work, plus the brown is too warm for me to be happy with it near my face.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/creative-%e2%80%9cpragmatism%e2%80%9d-or-what-would-amy-do#post-2291287 Sun, 13 Nov 2022 14:52:56 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2291287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve been reading various people’s posts about Amy Smilovic, style words, being true to yourself and so on. </p> <p>Anyway, I decided, while strenuously avoiding my peloton bike, to try to follow some of the guidance in her vids. I settled on these rules: include at least one item that is not a conventionally flattering shape; pop of color; some skin but not too much. I also stretched the hell out of the neck of my black hoodie while wearing it as a skirt. (I guess the hood would serve as a bustle in Amyworld?). </p> <p>I do have three actual Tibi pieces in the lot, a red shirt, black pumps and a pair of slit front pants that looked much better ten pounds ago. Okay, peloton time!</p> <p>I sure wouldn’t go to the co-op in all of these looks but I enjoyed the business with the bright sweaters. </p> <p>After all these years on YLF, I still haven’t settled on my own style words but the ones under consideration have “e” in them (elegant, edgy, easy, eclectic…) </p>