https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eating-my-words Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:43:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eating-my-words/page/2#post-920852 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:58:44 +0000 Anonymous 920852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love this story!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eating-my-words/page/2#post-920817 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:01:24 +0000 lynne 920817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gaylene, you are an inspiration. I've been hesitant to try this look as well, because I'm always afraid of the dreaded MDAL syndrome. Pictures, please! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eating-my-words/page/2#post-920333 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:31:17 +0000 Gaylene 920333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lyn67--ah, you want evidence I just didn't publicly humiliate myself for the fun of it A picture of my slouchy backside on the Internet is a bit daunting, though... you do realize I grew up in an era where pictures were something that you put into a photo album that was then hidden away on a book shelf, never to be seen again.<br /><br />Carole, if I can do it, so can you. Take those pants out of the bag and join me on the wild--er, slouchy--side! <br /><br />Ramya, Janet, and Laura--romantic once the bruises healed. I hit him pretty hard and he was limping around for the next week or so. He likes to tell everyone that he was totally stunned by me when we first met--sounds so much better than concussed.<br /><br />Lyn D, my DH is a remarkable man in many ways, as evidenced by his decision to date me after I nearly put him into a coma on our first meeting. After 40 years, he knows me better than I know myself. I LOVE that J Crew jacket; it's so totally my style!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eating-my-words/page/2#post-920277 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:27:40 +0000 Lyn D. 920277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh WOW Gaylene, I do enjoy your posts and this one is FANTASTIC!<br />I can't believe your DH actually purchased and gifted a jacket to you off his own bat!<br />The slouchy pant outfit sounds FAB, and having seen these on Suz, completely appropriate for the over 50's.<br />Looking forward to seeing a pic https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eating-my-words/page/2#post-920263 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:01:08 +0000 Laura 920263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Gaylene, I just loved reading this thread! And you married a Norwegian ski instructor! How romantic!! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eating-my-words/page/2#post-920239 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:18:38 +0000 Carole 920239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great post, Gaylene. I completely relate to your sentiments and am tempted to take my Leith track pants out of the Nordstrom bag that has been sitting there for weeks while contemplating their return. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eating-my-words/page/2#post-920143 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:34:30 +0000 Janet 920143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gaylene, I love that story! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eating-my-words/page/2#post-920138 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:23:45 +0000 ramya 920138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh Gaylene that's such a cute story :)awwww<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eating-my-words/page/2#post-920135 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:21:10 +0000 Gaylene 920135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks Scarlet, Nancylee, Claire, and Janet for making me feel that I'm not the only person who has had an about face about this whole slouchy pant thing. I know that it's repeating what Angie always says, but the devil is REALLY in the details. The pants looked quite dumpy on me until I had followed <i>all</i> the guidelines, then it was almost magical how those babies were transformed. I was quite dumbfounded and transfixed by what I saw in the mirror.<br /><br />Ah, MaryK, your fearlessness is really what makes me leap into these things. Anyone who can make emerald green and red look sophisticated is a wonder to me!<br /><br />ManidipaM, Angie, and Janet, you have no idea of how lucky I am with having ended up with Mr. G. I actually did run him over on the ski hill. My girlfriends and I were novice 20-something skiers who were swooning over this sophisticated, gorgeous, older (early 30s) Norwegian ski instructor so we decided to book a group lesson with him after he smiled at us a couple of times. My friends were a bit more hesitant, but I threw myself into flying down those slopes with great enthusiasm, but very little skill. Unfortunately, the future Mr. G made the mistake of turning his back to me (a mistake he has never made since!) and I plowed into him knocking both of us to the ground in a tangle of legs, arms, skis, and poles. I was SO mortified! But he did buy me a drink later that evening and the rest, as they say, is history. Personally, I think he thought it was his duty to save everyone else on the hill from a similar fate by getting my skiing (and me?) under some sort of control.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eating-my-words/page/2#post-920132 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:17:31 +0000 lyn67 920132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You are hilarious? Gaylene! I think we've all eaten some of our words, here on the YLF!!! <br />I die to see you in this outfit! Please post a pictie for the disbelievers:-) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eating-my-words/page/2#post-920106 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:36:06 +0000 Janet 920106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since I have eaten a few words of my own, I had to smile reading this. It is very much a case of finding the right piece for you and them figuring out how to style it and work it into your wardrobe and lifestyle. And hooray for supportive spouses! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eating-my-words/page/2#post-920059 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:04:30 +0000 MsMary 920059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is such a fun thread!&nbsp; Gaylene, I would LOVE to see you in your fab slouchy pants!&nbsp; And I totally agree that there's nothing like hanging out with Angie and the gang to keep we "ladies of a certain age" from succumbing to frumphood!&nbsp; :)<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eating-my-words/page/2#post-920049 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:41:56 +0000 Anonymous 920049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Gaylene, this is great news! Maybe there is hope for me, as I can be a real stick in the mud. I have a big grin on my face imagining you in those slouchy pants, all rolled and styled just so. Your poor fleece-wearing friends won't know what hit you if they happen to stop by! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eating-my-words/page/2#post-920043 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:24:59 +0000 nancylee 920043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is an awesome post, Gaylene. &nbsp;Congrats on stepping out of your comfort zone! &nbsp;I have to admit that I, too, cast a skeptical eye on the whole baggy/slouchy silhouette...and now I have succumbed. &nbsp;<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing your new look. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eating-my-words/page/2#post-920040 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:18:54 +0000 Angie 920040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Chuckling @ Scarlet :)<br /><br />Gaylene, you<b> really</b> made my morning. Thanks! It all&nbsp;boils down to&nbsp;me wanting US ALL&nbsp;to have fun with fashion and feel fabulous in the process, which has a positive ripple effect on our psyche, AND the psyche of those around us. A win-win scenario. If I'm able to guide these style decisions in some small way - I'm doing my job.&nbsp;<br /><br />You've gained valauble style insights here, and thanks for sharing them. Mr. Gaylene is quite phenomenal. I wish you and him many more happy style days!!! With lots of chuckles along the way. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eating-my-words/page/2#post-919875 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 07:55:52 +0000 Scarlet 919875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This post and subsequent comments was a great read! It also hit home with me as I have been inwardly pooh-poohing boyfriend jeans all this time but spontaneously just came home with some myself. In my case I now have to work on the details whether this pair is really right for me, but the mental barrier has been broken all the same. I would also love to see your outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eating-my-words/page/2#post-919848 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 05:47:08 +0000 ManidipaM 919848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Gaylene, I just have to tell you that&nbsp;you're as much an inspiration for (ahem!) summer hens like me as Angie is! Just in different ways, and we (I?) need ALL the different kinds of inspiration I can get...<br /><br />LOVED this post to bits. And would love to hear more about marrying a person you ran over... :-p (And can you hear me wishing we could see you in those pants? No, don't fear for your privacy---I really get the not wanting to be caught on camera too!) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eating-my-words#post-919794 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 03:32:54 +0000 Gaylene 919794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hmm, I've yet to post a picture on the forum, but maybe I'll have to reconsider since you are all being so nice about my recanting. I'll think on it...<br /><br />And thanks Shannon, Beth Ann, Debbie, Shevia, and Ariadne for also being so nice about my change of heart. My DH has put up with me for 40 years, and, yes, he is a candidate for sainthood. I was so lucky the day I ran him over on the ski slope.<br /><br />I think my enlightment is proof that, if you hang around with the cool crowd long enough, some of that coolness does finally rub off on you. <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eating-my-words#post-919787 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 03:25:28 +0000 Susie 919787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gaylene, you are too funny! I love this story, especially dear Mr. G's reaction! I bet you look quite splendid in your new outfit- would love to see it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eating-my-words#post-919775 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 02:54:27 +0000 Debbie 919775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this post. Love Mr. Gaylene's reaction.<br /> Hope you post a picture sometime. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eating-my-words#post-919770 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 02:28:46 +0000 Ariadne 919770@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Dying for pics too! &nbsp;Love this post. &nbsp;I completely agree it's easier to try out trends in a casual setting. &nbsp;I almost always try things that are new to me in MOTG outfits first, rather than work outfits. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eating-my-words#post-919751 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 02:05:02 +0000 Transcona Shannon 919751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Fantastic! And way to go Mr. Gaylene. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eating-my-words#post-919726 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 01:26:33 +0000 Jaime 919726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love your story and your ability to frankly admit a change of heart. A great lesson for everyone -&nbsp;I think almost everyone can get stuck in certain ways and&nbsp;ideas and it is great to be reminded we can get unstuck also. Thanks (and of course I would love to see a picture too)! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eating-my-words#post-919695 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:50:18 +0000 Beth Ann 919695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So glad you've found a new silhouette to enjoy!&nbsp; I was a Con holdout, so I know how you feel.&nbsp; And it's always OK to let a trend pass you buy.&nbsp; Still, there is great freedom in a willingness to experiment, isn't it?&nbsp; Sometimes I experiment and have a good belly laugh in the dressing room; sometimes I end up with a higher style quotient!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eating-my-words#post-919693 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:47:53 +0000 ElleH 919693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm dying to see pics of you in this outfit! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eating-my-words#post-919689 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:44:45 +0000 Suz 919689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well, I'll bet you look amazing in these pants, and it's great that you have found a pair that work!&nbsp;<br /><br />I couldn't agree more about following Angie's advice. I find it is the tweaks that really MAKE the look 9 times out of 10.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eating-my-words#post-919671 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:33:34 +0000 Gaylene 919671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ah, you guys are all so sweet about my grovelling at your fashionable feet.<br /><br />And, Angie, this whole slouchy pant thing is entirely the result of all the attention I received from the sales staff when I strolled into the store wearing my beloved, Angie-recommended, Downtown Field jacket. The sales assistants were so taken with the jacket, it seemed churlish not to give into their pleas to try the pants. (Side-note: That jacket was a Christmas present from my DH; his faith in Angie's picks is so complete that he ordered and wrapped the jacket without consulting or telling anyone…) <br /><br />Seriously,&nbsp; I have gained a couple of insights from my humiliating retreat. First, as you grow older, some trends become more bewildering than interesting. I mean, given all the other trials of aging--wrinkling skin, drooping bustline, saggy mid-section, and greying hair--the thought of wearing pants that sagged around my waist and backside just seemed to add insult to injury, especially when I've been so diligent about keeping up my diet and exercise routine. To be honest, those slouchy pants looked like a big mistake until I rolled, tucked, belted, and wore them with exactly the right top and shoes. THEN, they made sense. So Insight #1 is to faithfully follow Angie's&nbsp; guidelines to get the hang of a new silhouette; wearing some of these trends obviously doesn't come as easily in my mid-sixties as it did when I was in my twenties.<br /><br />When it comes to age-appropriate dressing, Insight #2 was that it's easier to try wearing trends as casual wear than in other environments. I doubt that I'll wear the slouchy look when my aim is to look polished, sophisticated, and well-groomed. It might be possible for me to look this way wearing slouchy pants, but, at my stage in life, I doubt that I have the skills or inclination to do this look well enough to feel comfortable. But that's OK; I actually like having a separate casual wardrobe that reflects another side of my personality.<br /><br />Last, but not least, my final insight is that it takes a community like YLF to keep a (almost) senior citizen dressing well. It's just harder not to fall in a rut when most of your peers start retreating to elastic-waisted pants, polo shirts, and fleece jackets. So&nbsp; huge thanks to all of you--Unfrumped, Ceit, Sarah, Mona, Ramya, Sheila, Suz, Kristin, Kkards, Dianthus, Caro, Deborah, Firecracker, MIa, Deb, Sveta, Elle, Rachylou and the rest of the YLF crew--for being such a wonderful source of ideas, inspiration, and support. I obviously need you, and Angie, as my guides if I am to have any shot at&nbsp; growing old with a modicum of style and grace. And I'm beginning to like the taste of humble pie; the stuff grows on you. ;)<br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eating-my-words#post-919645 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:49:26 +0000 rachylou 919645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lol. That's our Angie, making humble pie taste good. I know the taste with my bad attitude toward white... Hehe </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eating-my-words#post-919637 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:33:43 +0000 ElleH 919637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Gaylene I posted about how I hoped I wouldn't come round to slouchy trackpants but then they were suggested in another post as being great work pants for me. I found ones that didn't do all the things I disliked about slouchy trackpants &amp; now I own them. I also posted about not wanting pointy flats (heels are OK cos they make feet look smaller) because they are often too narrow but also because they make my feet look huge. I often have to size up due to the width. Well then I start seeing colour blocked ones &amp; ones with the middle missing &amp; realize that those styles don't look as big due to chopping the foot in half so I may end up with some of those some day.&nbsp;<br /><br />It is OK to dislike a style for us&nbsp;&amp; it is OK to change our minds. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eating-my-words#post-919635 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:27:36 +0000 Sveta 919635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hear,hear! Gaylene, you are a real trooper and Mr.G is your resident fashion stylist now!<br />I have jumped into slouchy trend from the deep end (surprising myself in the process to no end but enjoying it tremendously) so I am applauding here.<br />I am still to wear out my blush khakis yet but they feel more summery due to a color. Then we will be triplets with you and Suz! <br />