https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/draped-cliche-42321 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:49:12 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/draped-cliche-42321/page/2#post-2189990 Mon, 26 Apr 2021 09:07:37 +0000 Jenni NZ 2189990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wondered if she was picturing those long necklaces with tassels on the end? I kind of like those but they did seem to be *everywhere* a couple of years back. I never bought one, don’t do that well with statement necklaces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/draped-cliche-42321/page/2#post-2189941 Mon, 26 Apr 2021 01:56:27 +0000 Anonymous 2189941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha . I actually don’t know what Janet is referring to with the cliched accessories , but I can use my imagination </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/draped-cliche-42321/page/2#post-2189860 Sun, 25 Apr 2021 19:09:55 +0000 Jenn 2189860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, I giggled at Janet’s reply, because I can picture the accessories she is likely imagining. Keeping this look neutral with metallic jewelry helps keep you out of cliché territory. I’d love to see it again with the styling tweaks that feel more you. Sometimes I think we have to try things the “default” way before figuring out how to adjust them into something that feels more authentic and individual. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/draped-cliche-42321/page/2#post-2189801 Sun, 25 Apr 2021 17:07:43 +0000 Zaeobi 2189801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha I had never heard of the term 'gallerina' before this post, but what a fitting term for a cliché I'm sure most of us are familiar with (no matter where we are in the world) </p> <p>That said, I don't think you look cliche here @Lisa - I agree the long necklace look can sometimes look a bit overdone, but I think the harmony in this look (provided by the way your hair is bookended by both the necklace &amp; lighter shoes) makes it seem more intentional without feeling too 'try hard', if that makes sense? Some of your reservations may come from the fact that head-to-toe black makes such a strong visual impact that we tend to associate the results of said impact with very particular things (like the clichés). Ha - &amp; people look at me like I've got two heads when I say black is a difficult colour to wear which requires thought </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/draped-cliche-42321/page/2#post-2189751 Sun, 25 Apr 2021 14:09:10 +0000 Roxanna 2189751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also am so drawn to this look - but also can’t pull it off without looking like a 50+ art teacher/therapist, if you know what I mean. I love the suggestions here and will try that next time with my own look. I have been browsing Canadian label Kaliyana for a long time (who does a lot of these looks) but I’m going to try to do it with pieces from my closet first. </p> <p>For the record, I don’t think you look cliché at all here and I love the pants. But I agree that a bunch of gold necklaces would feel more you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/draped-cliche-42321/page/2#post-2189703 Sun, 25 Apr 2021 06:18:53 +0000 Bijou 2189703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad that Angie and others have helped to tweak this outfit into something more unexpected that will make you feel fab. For what its worth, I really like this look 'as is' and with both footwear alternatives and you suit this architectural style of dressing in a way that it looks very sharp and sophisticated on you - this reminds me of Deb. </p> <p>Whenever I veer into too hard edge territory I get that sense of unease and know that I need to soften things up to make it feel right for me, so no need to throw away a winning formula, just make it more you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/draped-cliche-42321/page/2#post-2189701 Sun, 25 Apr 2021 05:09:00 +0000 Sally 2189701@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love those shoes.&nbsp; They look feminine but you could walk in them. I'm going to look for something like that.&nbsp; I live in a different country so will have to look around.&nbsp; I love how you manage to look really polished with attention to detail (e.g polished nails and accessories) but still look comfortable like you could do a days work in the clothes.&nbsp; Thats something I need to work on.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/draped-cliche-42321/page/2#post-2189670 Sun, 25 Apr 2021 01:37:17 +0000 Jaime 2189670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't see cliche at all. The fit of the pants is perfect and they end at just the right spot. Everything looks unforced rather than made with a cookie cutter and slapped on. Unforced is my word for effortless. Effortless is baloney.<br />Also, I must get a pedicure. Your toes are shaming mine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/draped-cliche-42321/page/2#post-2189638 Sat, 24 Apr 2021 21:40:40 +0000 Janet 2189638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late to this, but I don’t see cliche (you’d need to add some accessories I’ll refrain from describing but I think you know what I mean). Yeah, anything can be a cliche look, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen you go down that route. I think you and I are alike in seeking a certain balance in our outfits and feeling off if they veer too much into a certain “defined lewk” LOL.</p> <p>I think you look great — relaxed but polished. I like the lighter shoes with this, which may come as a surprise from the queen of black shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/draped-cliche-42321/page/2#post-2189634 Sat, 24 Apr 2021 20:48:47 +0000 Vildy 2189634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now these, I got today at the church thrift store and when my son, born and raised here in Camden, NJ, saw them on me he grinned and assured me that these were really ghetto (that's how the "kids" talk about streetwear) and that I would be safe going anywhere downtown in these. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/draped-cliche-42321/page/2#post-2189600 Sat, 24 Apr 2021 17:21:56 +0000 Anonymous 2189600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And Sharan - I burst out laughing at the “ comfort shoe “ phrase , which is exactly why I don’t wear these anywhere else but to work . I also like your jewellery inspo pics </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/draped-cliche-42321#post-2189599 Sat, 24 Apr 2021 17:20:34 +0000 Anonymous 2189599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always love the feedback I receive- some great suggestions and ideas . I certainly will style this outfit differently next time I wear it- reflecting my personal style rather than copying a look - and I * will* wear it again . Yes to different jewellery , yes to a scarf , and yes to a lighter shoe . Thank you all ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/draped-cliche-42321#post-2189582 Sat, 24 Apr 2021 17:03:48 +0000 Jonesy 2189582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do know what you mean, but I don't think it applies to this outfit :)! You looks stylish and chic to me, not cookie cutter. I personally love those Fly London black shoes, but I am definitely on Team Black Footwear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/draped-cliche-42321#post-2189468 Sat, 24 Apr 2021 00:30:21 +0000 Vildy 2189468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My two pair of Fly London are my favorites in all my wardrobe. I wore a pair today to lift a cliche ladylike skirt and shirt look to a hip look.&nbsp; My favorite "rescue".&nbsp; I feel like, too, that I own the only Fly London in the whole city. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/draped-cliche-42321#post-2189466 Sat, 24 Apr 2021 00:20:11 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2189466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>You wear this look just as well as your blazers, Lisa. I really like it! The only part that seems a bit expected to me is the long, arty pendant. I would replace it with something that has a little edge, and I was thinking gold, also, to echo your hair color. I like the lighter shoes for the same reasons Angie mentioned, so maybe a piece of jewelry that has silver and gold? I like the Fly Londons, too, though. Do you have open-toe black heeled booties? Something with a leather sole--I like your idea of black mules, too--rather than the kind of "comfort shoe" category would take this look in a slightly more sophisticated direction, which may be what you're after. <br /></div><div>I'm putting a couple of jewelry finds below for inspiration only. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>And what L'Abeille said!</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/draped-cliche-42321#post-2189465 Sat, 24 Apr 2021 00:18:50 +0000 Anonymous 2189465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look great to me-my favorite is #5!<br /> Pointy mules or slingbacks would be perfect! Something like these? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/draped-cliche-42321#post-2189460 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 23:19:09 +0000 L'Abeille 2189460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Lisa, your instincts never fail! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/draped-cliche-42321#post-2189453 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 22:51:58 +0000 kkards 2189453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m back to add that i feel the same way about Fly London shoes. Some times I’ll see a pair and think these are funky and awesome, and sometimes i see a pair and i think these are just trying to hard to be funky...as a brand i feel like they are &nbsp;like me in middle school trying to figure out if i wanted to be one of the nerdy smart kids, one of the artsy kids &nbsp;or one of the cool kids </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/draped-cliche-42321#post-2189452 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 22:47:25 +0000 kkards 2189452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>While who cares of its a cliche or a formula if it works. And this definitely does...although I personally prefer the black shoes, the lighter shoes work as well... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/draped-cliche-42321#post-2189449 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 22:40:17 +0000 Sloper 2189449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I understand what you mean about "cliche" looks.&nbsp; When they work for someone's type, that's great, but then they can become a crutch and sometimes end up turning someone into a stereotype.</p> <p>I like you better in more tailored looks.&nbsp; This is fine, and works well with the black shoes.&nbsp; I hear what Angie is recommending in terms of scarves, though it might just be adding another drapey element.</p> <p>Maybe mix just one drapey piece with more structured stuff, like a denim jacket (also as Angie suggests).</p> <p>And yes to your thought about a white tee! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/draped-cliche-42321#post-2189443 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 21:38:19 +0000 Bonnie 2189443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This outfit is terrific. The Fly Londons look perfect with it. As Angie would say, "You nailed it". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/draped-cliche-42321#post-2189441 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 21:37:16 +0000 NancyW 2189441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The cut of the tank makes all the difference. Nothing billowing away! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/draped-cliche-42321#post-2189438 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 21:36:05 +0000 Suz 2189438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There's a reason clichés are clichés -- there's truth to them! This is a look that really works for you and looks authentic! So I say, go for it! You make it your own with the exact items and combinations. I like both Flys and really wish I could wear them (I'm always between sizes in that brand as with many UK brands, it seems, but I keep trying because, like you, I really like about half the styles they come up with -- while not caring for the other half.)&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/draped-cliche-42321#post-2189437 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 21:34:45 +0000 slim cat 2189437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No cliche here- just awesome outfit!<br /> I like both shoe’ options ( lighter is my fav because metallic/silver- envy ).<br /> I like the long necklace too - I wear short ones now for practical reasons but have a collection of long ones that I would not give away.<br /> Agree with @Runcarla - formula at its best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/draped-cliche-42321#post-2189436 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 21:31:45 +0000 Anonymous 2189436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just coming back to say , Angie , that I’ve got a couple of those BR scarves in a shopping cart , along with the olive green sneakers that are finally on sale I’ll be ordering the tie-die olive green plus another silk square I found . Thank you again for the recommendation ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/draped-cliche-42321#post-2189425 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 20:53:07 +0000 Sal 2189425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like this look. Timeless - as the age of the coat shows. Very flattering too.</p> <p>I know the feeling of being a cliche and I also avoid it ( it is not quite such an issue as maybe 10 years ago when there were some very thrashed looks here). But I think there are timeless looks that always work because they are wonderful. And small tweaks through the years keeps them current - accessories and shoes often. I feel head to toe trends is more of a cliche that I will leave to the teens. </p> <p>We went to a big concert a couple of months back and there were lots of teenagers there. All the girls in very skimpy or bikini tops , baggy jeans or shorts and chunky sneakers. All long hair. That’s a cliche- not your elegant look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/draped-cliche-42321#post-2189421 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 20:39:38 +0000 Jenni NZ 2189421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this and prefer the black shoes as more cohesive for sure.<br /> I agree with Carla about formula. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/draped-cliche-42321#post-2189416 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 20:25:12 +0000 Carla 2189416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not so much a cliche as a formula? &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/draped-cliche-42321#post-2189406 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 19:58:01 +0000 Barbara Diane 2189406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think -not that it will do you any good until it warms up-that without the jacket with the lighter color shoes would be my favorite. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/draped-cliche-42321#post-2189402 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 19:02:31 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2189402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ya look sharp, kid!</p> <p>Definitely not a cliche. </p>