https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-like-prince Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 18 May 2026 18:43:50 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-like-prince/page/2#post-2000719 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 11:58:42 +0000 Laura 2000719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh, love the blazer/top combo, Taylor. Looks plummy and delicious.</p> <p>You make an excellent point about Prince and PPL. The fastest way to Angie's heart. PPL 4Ever! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-like-prince#post-2000578 Sat, 09 Feb 2019 18:36:48 +0000 Angie 2000578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>BLESS PRINCE'S PERFECT PANT LENGTHS :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-like-prince#post-2000567 Sat, 09 Feb 2019 18:03:30 +0000 taylor 2000567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks , Laura!<br /> Shan’t be overlooked that Prince ALWAYS had PPL!</p> <p>Photo of my -Prince -purple blazer and ruffle purple blouse </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-like-prince#post-2000539 Sat, 09 Feb 2019 17:17:41 +0000 Laura 2000539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How wonderful to find so many Purple Fam among Fabbers. I feel you!</p> <p>Taylor, I agree. Prince developed his style very early on as a result. Artist Troy Gua (from Seattle) does a brilliant series called "Le Petit Prince" and releases a new piece each Saturday. Below is Troy's artwork posted this morning. It depicts Prince at the moment of seeing his first album. If you go to Troy's FB or Instagram, you can read the description he gives, which quotes Prince's then-manager about how Prince's style gelled at the same time. <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/troygua">https://www.facebook.com/troygua</a>.</p> <p>Destri, you nailed it! I will wear flares with low heels this week. Purple love back at ya.</p> <p>Bijou, what a wonderful memory to treasure. He was singing to you for sure.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-like-prince#post-2000413 Sat, 09 Feb 2019 04:46:07 +0000 Bijou 2000413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love that Prince is your inspiration. I saw Prince in concert twice, the last time was only 2 months before his death. He loved his fans and music. It did not matter where you sat (once I was pretty close to the back in the Arena where he performed), it felt like he was singing to me. Ummlila, please watch his Super Bowl performance. It truly captures his magic and ability turn an adverse situation, pouring rain, into the most brilliant performance. I need more purple in my life. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-like-prince#post-2000332 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 22:43:28 +0000 Destri 2000332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>H u g e Prince fan here. Love your idea, Laura, of using him for inspiration in multiple ways including dress. I had the wonderfully good fortune to see him perform at Paisley and elsewhere multiple times. Best ever, hands down. </p> <p>I’ll be following this thread and your blog dear Purple Fam! </p> <p>Oh, and when I wear long flares with a little healed bootie I always feel “Prince-ish”. I think I even have a little more pep in my step IYKWIM!</p> <p>What a loss that he is gone . . . But, you are right . . . To those who never got to see him perform — many videos out there now — check ‘em out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-like-prince#post-2000329 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 22:35:23 +0000 taylor 2000329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh , that’s a great story Laura , I would have reacted the same as him ...never to wear denim again . He certainly held up to his image ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-like-prince#post-2000323 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 22:26:39 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2000323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laura, I had a purple velvet cropped BCBG jacket about 10 years ago, and I consigned it, can't even remember why, but I was just missing it the other day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-like-prince#post-2000065 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 12:51:35 +0000 Laura 2000065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha! Taylor. No denim. The story goes that when he was at the beginning of his career, he was out and about in super casual jeans and t-shirt and some women saw him and got flustered thinking that was Prince, and one loudly declared, "That can't be Prince!" After that he never left the house looking anything but perfectly dressed and coiffed.</p> <p>UmmLila, there are lots of concert videos on YouTube that might help you feel better. Photo attached of fab&nbsp;purple jacket for inspiration. I hope you find a velvet one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-like-prince#post-1999945 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 23:51:00 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1999945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know you wrote the book on Prince. I loved him. One of the biggest disappointments in my musical life is never having seen him in concert. But I loved his small-scale, over the top outfits. I was just thinking this afternoon that I wished I had a purple velvet jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-like-prince#post-1999936 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 23:08:00 +0000 taylor 1999936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That’s quite a bracelet!<br /> Am I mistaken thinking I have seen Prince in the all denim custom suit ?<br /> ETA:<br /> I must’ve thinking of another performer . I can’t find anything to support that .<br /> Carry on:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-like-prince#post-1999934 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 23:03:52 +0000 Laura 1999934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can you imagine trying to explain to the police officer that you blinded the other driver with your mirror heart bracelet??</p> <p>Anyway ... here is today's outfit for working at home. Because I have vowed not to wear jeans (Prince didn't), this is my new "casual." (Like Sam, Sommer is drawn to the bed whenever I take these photos!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-like-prince#post-1999840 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 18:18:24 +0000 mtnsofthemoon 1999840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad to hear you are "driving responsibly" with your mirror bracelet, HAHAHHA </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-like-prince#post-1999599 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 01:17:09 +0000 Angie 1999599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*very big chuckle*</p> <p>Thank you for being considerate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-like-prince#post-1999590 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 01:01:32 +0000 Laura 1999590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I promise I will model that dress! </p> <p>I have to take the mirror heart off to put on my coat and to drive. When it’s sunny the heart really reflects and I don’t need to blind anyone and cause a Prince-related accident. </p> <p>Kari, thanks for following along! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-like-prince#post-1999566 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 00:04:14 +0000 Kari 1999566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How fun, Laura! I just followed you on Instagram and look forward to seeing your Princely outfits. I love that you incorporated the green moto jacket into several outfits, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-like-prince#post-1999437 Wed, 06 Feb 2019 15:52:21 +0000 Angie 1999437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How do you wear the mirror heart with your outerwear?&nbsp;</p> <p>We need to see these fab outfits on, <b>Laura!</b> Heckle one of your boys to take pics.&nbsp;</p> <p>I LOVED today's look:&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-like-prince#post-1999428 Wed, 06 Feb 2019 15:39:56 +0000 Laura 1999428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooooh, Janet! I need to know who you know. Messaged you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-like-prince#post-1999399 Wed, 06 Feb 2019 13:43:08 +0000 Janet 1999399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How fun! I’ll check out your blog and Insta. I have it on very good authority that Prince was a total sweetheart and everything he did was to help bring people together (I know his long-time art director; I’ve bought a couple pieces of art work from him). What a wonderful tribute as well as a great way to tap into your own creativity and fabulousness. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-like-prince#post-1999384 Wed, 06 Feb 2019 12:06:05 +0000 Laura 1999384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for the astute comments! It's so fun to share this with a community that's attuned to style.</p> <p><b>Rachylou</b>, I have played a few instruments but would not&nbsp;call myself a musician. I am, however, a huge lover of real music by real musicians. About wearing the heart bracelet, yes, I have stabbed myself multiple times while typing. Love hurts.</p> <p>And you too can channel Prince with this easy formula (anyone remember&nbsp;Angie's fabulous formula dressing?).&nbsp;<b>Pants + flowy top + dramatic topper + necklace + sunglasses (and bonus if you can add a hat!).&nbsp;</b></p> <b> </b> <p><b>Bonnie,&nbsp;</b>I am excited that you're following along! Let me know what you think.<br /><b><br />Suntiger,&nbsp;</b>my wardrobe is horribly&nbsp;short on ruffled shirts. Must rectify that.<br /><b><br />AJ,&nbsp;</b>what are OOTDs?&nbsp;<br /><b><br />Taylor,&nbsp;</b>Prince was fortunate to have people making his clothing! And agree that his style was a huge reason why he became a pop icon.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Mtnsofthemoon,&nbsp;</b>a like-minded, Prince-loving soul! He is endlessly inspiring to me too.<br /><b><br />Suz,&nbsp;</b>it's easy to imagine you channeling a 19th century poet! You would rock it.</p> <p><b>Angie,&nbsp;</b>right on! Got to have fun with fashion! The delicate and subtle mirror heart will go down in history as my most eye-catching wardrobe pet.</p> <p><b>Style Fan,&nbsp;</b>it sure is interesting wearing a stage prop around town. Ha!</p> <p><b>Shevia,&nbsp;</b>you know those Valentine's Day conversation hearts? This heart is like a giant conversation starter and a literal way to wear my heart on my sleeve. When Prince wore it onstage, I believe it was his way of reflecting love out to us but also in a symbiotic way, having our love reflected right back to him too.</p> <p><b></b></p> <p><b></b><br /><b></b></p> <b> </b> <p><b></b></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-like-prince#post-1999332 Wed, 06 Feb 2019 03:08:06 +0000 Jaime 1999332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, this is fantastic! And wearing that bracelet is fascinating. Do you get asked about it all the time and does anyone recognize the source? Prince to me is refined, polished GLAM. Also coiffed hair. I will check out your pages soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-like-prince#post-1999327 Wed, 06 Feb 2019 02:03:24 +0000 Style Fan 1999327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fun project!&nbsp; I love the heart bracelet. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-like-prince#post-1999283 Tue, 05 Feb 2019 21:36:36 +0000 Angie 1999283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are SO MUCH FUN,<b> Laura.</b> Not only do these outfits remind me of Prince, but you weaved through your signature style too. Refinement, drama, a bit of boho, bling, booties, texture, dresses, casual-elegance, pattern, the '80s!!!, mixed metals, fun bags, and NO jeans!&nbsp;</p> <p>The mirror heart bracelet slays me </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-like-prince#post-1999280 Tue, 05 Feb 2019 21:29:01 +0000 Suz 1999280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So much fun!!Thank you for sharing with us, <b>Laura</b>. I love your outfits -- colour, texture, and <b>SHINE</b>. And this is such a great idea. If I were to do it, I'd probably have to channel some 19th century poet, which might lack the crowd appeal. But I'd still have a lot of fun with it!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-like-prince#post-1999276 Tue, 05 Feb 2019 21:21:50 +0000 mtnsofthemoon 1999276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow!&nbsp; Talk about creative!&nbsp; I love the heart mirror bracelet and the outfits you feature are really pulled together.&nbsp; I can see the elements of Prince in them.&nbsp; BTW I absolutely loved him, his music and his fabulousness!!&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-like-prince#post-1999273 Tue, 05 Feb 2019 21:07:41 +0000 taylor 1999273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfits Laura !<br /> I was just as impressed with Prince’s hair and his outfits as I was with his music.<br /> He wore LOTS of Victorian type ruffles , heels and everything fit his slight frame to perfection!<br /> Have fun with this journey:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-like-prince#post-1999266 Tue, 05 Feb 2019 20:50:04 +0000 AJ 1999266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How fun!!&nbsp; Would love to see a collection of your OOTDs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />Quickly perused your blog, January sounded rough with the fasting but glad you discovered that sugar should be out.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>When I think of Prince, I think of fitted/tailored silhouettes and heels.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-like-prince#post-1999242 Tue, 05 Feb 2019 19:46:17 +0000 Anonymous 1999242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay sounds like fun! I always associate him with ruffled shirts </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-like-prince#post-1999236 Tue, 05 Feb 2019 19:33:55 +0000 Bonnie 1999236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fun project. I'm not on Instagram but I'm going to follow you on FB. The outfits so far are fabulous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-like-prince#post-1999216 Tue, 05 Feb 2019 18:44:24 +0000 rachylou 1999216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are you a musician, Laura? (ETA: How many times have I asked you this? ) Absolutely fascinating how you’re channeling Prince. There’s more to choose from than one might think. I must ponder how I’d do it. Don’t have much purple... my one dress is for rubber chicken political dinners - as un-Prince and mediocre as you can get (which is the point, lol)(that tells you something about politics).</p> <p>Ok, but now how do you type with the heart? </p>