https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/edwardian-gentlemanwoman-naturalist Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 14 May 2026 05:48:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/edwardian-gentlemanwoman-naturalist#post-1408054 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 06:43:19 +0000 tulle 1408054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MuseumGal, I thought of you today when I saw the Frye sale on HauteLook:&nbsp; Their Melissa Riding laced boots in that gorgeous cognac leather were EXACTLY what I&nbsp; had in mind when I read your "Edwardian gentleman naturalist" description.&nbsp; Do check them out and see what you think!&nbsp; Not cheap, even on sale, but a solid investment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/edwardian-gentlemanwoman-naturalist#post-1406845 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:28:24 +0000 Jaime 1406845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them both! Well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/edwardian-gentlemanwoman-naturalist#post-1406820 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 09:54:16 +0000 unfrumped 1406820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful looks!<br /> I think you're right though to include your fabulous jewelry or a beautiful scarf rather than an actual tie, say. The juxtaposition of the "intriguing lady" elements with the gentlemanly ones is key, I think. "Modern old- world" , if that's possible! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/edwardian-gentlemanwoman-naturalist#post-1406807 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:39:53 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1406807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice job with the style descriptor, and these outfits are great. You look terrific in both of them. I really like the vest on you, and the gray pants are so elegant looking with that pullover. Glad you stuck with them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/edwardian-gentlemanwoman-naturalist#post-1406779 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 05:39:29 +0000 geargirl 1406779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES! Love! I, too, would love to join you for a tromp! You look smashing and I love both your style descriptor and how well you look dressed for it!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/edwardian-gentlemanwoman-naturalist#post-1406704 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 03:17:50 +0000 MuseumGal 1406704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks deb, Dimity, Suz, thimbleina, Vicki, kkards, frannieb, amiable, Astrid, calmwave!&nbsp; Most of my attempts have not been this successful, but I'm glad to see that these definitely work!</p> <p>columbine, I do often wear scarves.&nbsp; I was actually thinking of trying a men's tie, but wondering if it'd be too costumey.</p> <p>Oooh, SarahTheWhite, that sounds fun, I hope you post!&nbsp; I also have a grey wool vest that I wore a bit last year, but moths got to it over the winter, so it will get less wear this year (though some, until I replace).</p> <p>Heehee, E, I knew you'd like them.&nbsp; </p> <p>lyn67, E has been a great influence for me!&nbsp; Maybe influence isn't the right word, as she hasn't changed my aesthetic, but more seeing her dress in a way that's quirky but not costumey and so right for her has reminded me that I could do that too (plus we do share quite a few sartorial passions despite our different ages, body types, coloring, etc.). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/edwardian-gentlemanwoman-naturalist#post-1406400 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 20:16:50 +0000 calmwave 1406400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've absolutely hit these out of the park.&nbsp; You look at home in your skin and absolutely radiant.&nbsp; Love how you're wearing your hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/edwardian-gentlemanwoman-naturalist#post-1406321 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 18:03:01 +0000 Astrid 1406321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well that was a total success! Love your style descriptor and your looks are a perfect fit. You look great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/edwardian-gentlemanwoman-naturalist#post-1406319 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:57:47 +0000 lyn67 1406319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I suddenly thought of E:-) when reading your (so fab!)descriptors, and loved both your outfits! Mission accomplished, check! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/edwardian-gentlemanwoman-naturalist#post-1406206 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 14:09:28 +0000 amiable 1406206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look terrific in these outfits! &nbsp;Way to go! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/edwardian-gentlemanwoman-naturalist#post-1406198 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:52:18 +0000 frannieb 1406198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both outfits look great and the pants look perfect with the top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/edwardian-gentlemanwoman-naturalist#post-1406196 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:40:09 +0000 kkards 1406196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>love, love, love your style descriptor!&nbsp;<br />the vest is great, but i almost could see it, my eyes were so focused on how fab you look in that blue!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/edwardian-gentlemanwoman-naturalist#post-1406193 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 13:30:07 +0000 E 1406193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I mentally squealed when I saw your title and even more when I read your description! We could go tromping together through my little woods. :)</p> <p>You look great in both of these and I hope you find more vests soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/edwardian-gentlemanwoman-naturalist#post-1406153 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 05:55:28 +0000 Vicki 1406153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your blue with black and your descriptor is so well-defined that I can see these outfits working beautifully as you describe. Oh, to be walking in the woods with this mindset sounds lovely. Well done. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/edwardian-gentlemanwoman-naturalist#post-1406151 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 05:44:52 +0000 SarahTheWhite 1406151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think both of these look really great and hit the mark on what you were going for. I love that you have really neat jewelry with interesting heritage. And I REALLY love the vest on you. I think it is such a great look. I just got a grey vest that I haven't had a chance to wear yet. I'm kind of obsessed with the idea of the old fashioned journalist look - with the white button down and vest... I can't wait to see what you do with your vests! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/edwardian-gentlemanwoman-naturalist#post-1406110 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 04:04:46 +0000 thimblelina 1406110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a difference the hemming made! Good work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/edwardian-gentlemanwoman-naturalist#post-1406081 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 02:31:41 +0000 Suz 1406081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are glowing, and how great to see you post! I love both of these outfits and think they have achieved your aims. They seem polished but not precious. The vest works really well! The jewellery is lovely on you, too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/edwardian-gentlemanwoman-naturalist#post-1406076 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 02:15:43 +0000 columbine(erin) 1406076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like what you've done. I think it would be fun to add a scarf or cravat or necktie to the vests. Maybe a small cravat would not compete too much with the unique jewelry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/edwardian-gentlemanwoman-naturalist#post-1406075 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 02:14:23 +0000 deb 1406075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great job! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/edwardian-gentlemanwoman-naturalist#post-1406073 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 02:05:05 +0000 Dimity 1406073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your style descriptor! So original, thoughtful and yet practical too. Your outfits look terrific. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/edwardian-gentlemanwoman-naturalist#post-1406048 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 00:51:55 +0000 MuseumGal 1406048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So for December I'm making more of an effort to follow my Edwardian gentleman naturalist stye descriptor.&nbsp; Here's a bit of a breakdown of what I mean:&nbsp; I want to look polished and professional, “gentlemanly” (even in dresses), a bit old fashioned (English countryside), but with a strong “oriental” influence (which was big in Edwardian times).&nbsp; I should look (and truly be able to) take a couple mile tromp through the woods at any given moment to collect samples while still looking a professional, polished, old-fashioned, and with a Asian influence. </p> <p>Here are my two most successful looks so far:</p> <p>1:&nbsp; I finally found a mens' vest that (more or less) fits - black trousers, cobalt tunic, black vest, black lace up booties, mixed metal lotus necklace, and big silver filigree hoop earrings.</p> <p>2:&nbsp; The herringbone trousers you all advised me hem and to wear with snugger tops in <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pants-help" rel="nofollow">this post</a> were duly hemmed another an inch and a half.&nbsp; Worn with slim fitting navy cabled pullover and black buckle boots.&nbsp; Afghani necklace and ohm silver earrings for my eastern influence.&nbsp; </p> <p>I'm really looking forward to makign more outfits with my vests, and am actively looking for a tweedy one, a navy one, etc...</p> <p>Thanks for looking, comments and suggestions welcome.</p>