https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-just-live-a-sheltered-life Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 23:25:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-just-live-a-sheltered-life/page/2#post-210005 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:12:24 +0000 Theresa 210005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, my seaside local area has the standard uniform of beach clothes and flip flops all year round LOL and my bigger town, well, its not really all that fashion forward either!</p> <p>So, I have seen a grand total of 1 pair of OTK boots... and the way they were styled... *shudder*... Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman looked super classy in comparison! I haven't seen a pair in a shop though - but of course, we are just ending this winter, so perhaps next winter they may make an appearance.</p> <p>As for leggings/tunics/dresses - its semi-common here - although shorts or jeans are a hands down winner.</p> <p>Fashion trends don't really make a big impact here... I'm quite sure a lot of people just buy whatever is in the shops with no idea as to whether or not its on trend... yes, there are some that certainly would, but not the majority. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-just-live-a-sheltered-life/page/2#post-209900 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:53:42 +0000 Lena 209900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I live in a casual college town in the West, so it's a bit of a shock when I see somebody polished and put together (outside of banking and law). I sometimes have to check myself from staring. </p> <p>When I visited Portland not long ago, I was drooling a little. So much people watching and cool urban outfits, especially on young men and women (downtown and near the arty Pearl district). I saw quite a few interesting boot outfits, and it was pretty warm outside. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-just-live-a-sheltered-life/page/2#post-209884 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:01:41 +0000 Desmo April 209884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm smack in the middle of Los Angeles--I see it all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-just-live-a-sheltered-life/page/2#post-209866 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:37:28 +0000 Lisa 209866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Living so close to NYC, like Maya, I've seen it all. Although I admit, it depends on which state I am in throughout the US, what trends I will see. The states on the two coasts, tend to have the most fashion forward styles. (In my opinion anyway) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-just-live-a-sheltered-life/page/2#post-209825 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:47:15 +0000 judy 209825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's pretty fashion forward here in the neighborhood of Seattle where I am. But it's also kind of fun to stand out from the crowd a bit when you are the ONLY one wearing a trend in a smaller more conservative area. Hard to pull that off in a big city. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-just-live-a-sheltered-life/page/2#post-209792 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:17:17 +0000 Beth 209792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I live in a conservative small city. Although we have a university with a well-respected art program whose students add a fun element, preppy/trad is still the choice of the day for many. Common fashion combinations found on YLF are more of a fringe look in my area.</p> <p>I don't pass judgment on it:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-just-live-a-sheltered-life/page/2#post-209788 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:11:18 +0000 Jenava 209788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I live in Seattle, too, and I echo Maya. I saw OTK boots a ton last Fall/Winter and now I must find a pair! I won't feel the slightest bit off wearing them.</p> <p>However, my family lives North of here in "farm country" and they find my fashion forwardness very strange. (-: My grandparents read my outfit diary blog and I hear all about it when I go to visit!</p> <p>I've never been bothered by not fitting in in a small town, though. I rather enjoy it. When I was in college I was really in to vintage clothes and I remember two items I wore regularly that got me a lot of stares both in my Vermont college town and back home in my small island hometown: one was a "new look" style dress with a billowy skirt made entirely of peach lace (that got darker towards the bottom) and the other was a hot pink swing dress, also all lace, with a gargantuan bow at the chest. LOL! (-: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-just-live-a-sheltered-life#post-209745 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:29:06 +0000 Katja 209745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Goldie, too funny!</p> <p>Obviously it's not <em>entirely</em> size-of-town related, but it looks like size and gear norm are what's causing me not to see the trends.</p> <p>I pretty much wander around all the time in fitted (not even casual) skirts and heels, but never perceive that any one thinks it's odd, but I guess I don't really fit in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-just-live-a-sheltered-life#post-209703 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:18:05 +0000 MsMary 209703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in the Los Angeles area and I haven't seen any OTK boots yet because it's been too hot. But I see everything, and I do mean EVERYTHING, else. Yesterday I saw three leggings-as-pants ensembles between the parking lot and my classroom on the first night of fall grad school classes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-just-live-a-sheltered-life#post-209690 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:02:34 +0000 Jonesy 209690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of course it does! It is much more risky to challenge the environmental clothing norms than to go along with them, especially if you fall outside of other conventions of female attractiveness. For example, I am quite tall (almost 6'), so I get stared at, called sir sometimes, etc., just because I am tall. If I were in an environment in which it was very unusual for women to wear high heels, and I wore heels, I would get doubly-slammed, for challenging the clothing norm, and for violating the gender norm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-just-live-a-sheltered-life#post-209688 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:56:08 +0000 annagybe 209688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I live within Seattle, as opposed to a suburb, so I see all the trends. However last weekend I went to Portland, OR. We had breakfast a local famous breakfast place and had to wait an hour for a table so lots of people watching. I saw mostly gear. So I think location/environment has a huge effect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-just-live-a-sheltered-life#post-209672 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:39:59 +0000 RoseandJoan 209672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I live in town with a thriving fashion college so I see many fashion forward looks but it is also a town where many people leave to find work so there is a huge void in the demographic. Literally people are students or retired. The shops are either young and trendy or of the thermal and beige variety (no disrespect to the retired but this is what is sold here). I need to find some age appropriate inspiration, thank heavens for Angie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-just-live-a-sheltered-life#post-209670 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:39:20 +0000 shana 209670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I live in podunk so I don't think I've seen anything remotely trendy in these parts. Oh, I've seen leggings, no doubt, but not styled with tunics - more like worn as pants with boxy, men's t-shirts (inwardly shuddering).</p> <p>I used to live in CO - that's wear I developed my love of Keens &amp; Patagonia jackets! The whole state is so gear oriented so it makes sense that you wouldn't see some of these urban sophisticate sort of trends that often there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-just-live-a-sheltered-life#post-209608 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:36:53 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 209608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think I've seen either look in my town (OTK or skinnies with tunics).</p> <p>Lots of clogs, though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-just-live-a-sheltered-life#post-209600 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:25:35 +0000 Goldie 209600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Katja, I'm also in CO, and I absolutely know what you mean! I think the funniest fashion moment I've had in CO was when I was in Anthropologie wearing a casual skirt, and the sales associate asked which store I worked at in the mall, since I was so dressed up! At Anthropologie! I would have thought that Anthro at least would attract the type of shoppers who wear skirts? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-just-live-a-sheltered-life#post-209589 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:13:15 +0000 Maya 209589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I saw a woman wearing flat black suede equestrian OTK boots last Friday.</p> <p>Things to note:</p> <p>-It was August in New York, so it was completely disorienting and weird.<br /> -However, her outfit was amazing. Just not seasonally appropriate.<br /> -I count my blessings that I live in such a fashion forward city. Clearly not everyone has that privilege.<br /> -OTK boots are otherwise very appropriate for our climate (well, not in August, but in the fall and winter). People commute long distances outdoors when it is below freezing. </p> <p>I saw a lot of OTK boots last winter and that is what originally sold me on the look. Seeing those gals all warm and cozy while looking down at my own shivering knees offered some perspective. That, and they looked amazing: dramatic, fashion forward, urban, sleek. I was in love the moment I saw them in action and I haven't looked back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-just-live-a-sheltered-life#post-209573 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:52:29 +0000 tarzy 209573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, probably due to where you live. I'm in Los Angeles, the home of less (clothes) is more (attention) and "I paid $300 for these ripped jeans." I've seen just about everything - evening wear in the frozen food section of the supermarket, track suits at the opera. OTK boots? Wouldn't even cause a second glance here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-just-live-a-sheltered-life#post-209572 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:46:00 +0000 bj1111 209572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>scarlet, you are not alone. i, too, have not donned the tunic/leggings combo. i do love otk, but again, not something i'd like to try this time around.</p> <p>that said, i have seen otk on visits to urban areas but not so much locally. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-just-live-a-sheltered-life#post-209570 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:45:13 +0000 Anonymous 209570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It seems like it takes fashions longer to get to some places...like Kansas! I'm just beginning to see many women wearing tunics and leggings and suspect that there will be very few OTK boots this season but next fall they will be plentiful.<br /> A DS lives in Boulder so I know the best way to fit in is to wear something that borders on gear. However in the evening at the restaurants on Pearl Street I've seen very fashionable outfits. There are also heels and sleeveless frocks on college girls in frigid snowy weather when boots and a warm cardi would be more comfortable. I'm pretty sure you'll see OTK boots and leggings/jeggings there this fall.<br /> We just recently were very briefly in Seattle and I couldn't help but notice that the street fashion is much higher there than the Midwest/Heartland. Location. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-just-live-a-sheltered-life#post-209561 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:35:14 +0000 Sparky 209561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have seen the leggings with tunics/dresses quite a bit while out and about, but the only times I've seen OTKs in action are on the Nordstrom SAs. Then again, it's still summer where I am. </p> <p>Also, I don't think these looks registered with me even if I did see them last season, simply because my eye wasn't as educated on styling as it is since I've begun perusing YLF. Once Angie and the forum have educated me on a certain aspect of fashion, I do seem to notice it when I'm out and about, whereas before it just passed me by. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-just-live-a-sheltered-life#post-209554 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:26:03 +0000 AJ 209554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see the leggings and tunic/dress combo, but I've yet to see OTK boots. It's still warm here so maybe in the next month or two. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-just-live-a-sheltered-life#post-209553 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:22:27 +0000 Scarlet 209553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Personally I started wearing OTKs last year and I knew I would stick out at work, but this year I see already I am not alone. Many people in this city wear OTKs on the street. I am the last person standing not wearing leggings with skirts and dresses. It probably has a lot to do with location. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-just-live-a-sheltered-life#post-209549 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:17:47 +0000 biscuitsmom 209549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cookie, Im sure you're leading the pack! I see those types of looks a lot, especially at Mall of America, where Ive also seen some of the most bizarre fashions being worn! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-just-live-a-sheltered-life#post-209518 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:54:22 +0000 Cookie 209518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I live in a small town (less than 8000) in the Midwest but I see leggings and tunics and OTK boots all the time. I am even thinking that I have worn this look enough that it is time to move on. I guess I run with a fashionable crowd! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-just-live-a-sheltered-life#post-209517 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:53:47 +0000 Barbara 209517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Katja. Shock is sometimes, well, shocking! I adore fashion, but rarely wear anything over the top at work. I work at a large, southern university and see some VERY strange fashion choices. Makes for some interesting people watching. But I do know exactly what you mean. It's really all about where you live and HOW you live. Over the knee boots are VERY cool, but I would feel absolutely ridiculous wearing them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-just-live-a-sheltered-life#post-209509 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:38:12 +0000 Katja 209509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like that: "my out and about life". I'll have to remember that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-just-live-a-sheltered-life#post-209505 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:33:27 +0000 Queen Mum 209505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't see alot of YLF fashion in my out and about life, but it is out there. I don't think I've seen OTK boots yet, but we're just now starting our summer </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-just-live-a-sheltered-life#post-209502 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:29:45 +0000 marianna 209502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know what you mean, Katja. Yesterday I saw a sales associate at Nordstrom wearing OTK boots -- it was my first time seeing someone in this style, and it looked really good on her, but I thought it was insane in this weather (100+ degrees!) Alas, I couldn't take my eyes off of her boots because it was just so interesting and unusual to see! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-just-live-a-sheltered-life#post-209500 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:27:44 +0000 rute 209500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>eh eh you are fun!<br /> Here in Europe I see a lot of people wearing over the Knee boots, but here people love to follow the trends, I see everything, fur vests, oxfords, high waist cropped pants, harem pants.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-just-live-a-sheltered-life#post-209497 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:22:18 +0000 Katja 209497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I live in Boulder, Colorado, population about 100,000 (300,000 counting environs). It's a university town, and a huge outdoor sports mecca, so doesn't really have any sort of urban vibe. Sounds like Anne, chewy and I are similarly fashion deprived :-). </p>