https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embroidery-something-old-something-new Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 18:40:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embroidery-something-old-something-new#post-1818129 Sat, 24 Jun 2017 02:53:03 +0000 Brooklyn 1818129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Lisa, SF and AmyIsabella.</p> <p>Thanks Bijou. That's a good suggestion about lightening up the jacket. I think I need some more light neutrals in my winter wardrobe. I realised last weekend I have 2 white tops. Then I go straight to darks (burgundy, ink, dark green and lots of black). </p> <p>Thanks Lyn. I have taken up your suggestion and posted a floral collection </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embroidery-something-old-something-new#post-1817918 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 15:06:16 +0000 Lisa 1817918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both embroidered items are lovely but I can't stop staring at that jacket, what a great piece! &nbsp;I also really like how you mixed stripes with the flowers in that outfit too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embroidery-something-old-something-new#post-1817857 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 12:55:58 +0000 Style Fan 1817857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love both of these looks.&nbsp; They are so fab.&nbsp; That jacket is gorgeous.&nbsp; Love it with the brown boots.&nbsp; I don't see a milkmaid.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embroidery-something-old-something-new#post-1817851 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 12:28:27 +0000 Bijou 1817851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No wonder you have such great style when your 15 year old pieces are this lovely! I love both looks and think that the florals on your leather moto keep the jacket looking feminine despite the studs and hard edge shape. The juxtaposition of floral and hard edge is lovely. If I owned this jacket I would wear it with blush, greys and blues to pick up the colours in the flowers. I love your brown boots, they are the perfect bookend for your hair.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embroidery-something-old-something-new#post-1817839 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 11:36:00 +0000 lyn67 1817839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, so fab over &nbsp;and over again! You can link to Angie's today post, your embroidery is also a floral, and I'm sure, instead of your long boots you could wear it with summer peep toe bootie-sandals, in summer, too ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embroidery-something-old-something-new#post-1817803 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 08:35:07 +0000 Amy Isabella 1817803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Off the scale FAB. That skirt is just sublime - LOVE it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embroidery-something-old-something-new#post-1817766 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 03:58:43 +0000 Brooklyn 1817766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, thanks! I have tried it with a burgundy top. I wore it with black skirt, black boots and black tights. It was a bit too much black. Even though I like black (obviously!) the expanse of black plus the studs and zippers on the jacket just pushed the look too hard edge for me. Lighter bottoms, or even just lighter shoes/nude tights, should help I think. I will try jeans next. And I also have a green dress I can try it with &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>SL, thanks. I am so glad that you don't see Heidi. I am much more of a Pollyanna Your comment about the pattern of the skirt serving as a frame for blackness is far too existential for me to cope with on a Friday. I will ponder it tonight when I have had a glass of wine And you are right about burgundy and green - good memory!</p> <p>LBD, :)</p> <p>Mirjana, Suz, Aquamarine and Smittie, thank you!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embroidery-something-old-something-new#post-1817765 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 03:43:44 +0000 Brooklyn 1817765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Emily K, thanks. I never caught the US series of What Not To Wear, but I loved the British one. You are right about the pattern. The graphic nature gives it an urban look, but the embroidery gives it the folksy touch. You know, I also love fringe. I have this fringe bag that I love (and it's also graphic!). I have to restrain myself from going fringe crazy when fringe is around.</p> <p>Thanks Dianna and Classically Casual.</p> <p>Thanks Lisa. The jacket is a little farther outside my comfort zone than I thought too! I am not seeing anyone wearing anything similar. Although it was available in a local department store this winter and it sold out fast. I am sure I will figure it out.</p> <p>Thanks Sally. My Bailey is from a trip to the US (2011) too. I haven't worn it much in the last couple of years but I couldn't resist trying the angled stripes with the floral. And I enjoyed wearing it again. You should try it with your jacket.</p> <p>Thanks JG, BD, JAileen and Xtabay.</p> <p>Sterling, hi! I have been only dabbling in the forum for the last few weeks. It is end of financial year here - a very busy time for me at work. I have to catch up on all these 30/30 posts Thanks for your comments.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embroidery-something-old-something-new#post-1817721 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 00:27:24 +0000 Emily K 1817721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You made me laugh with this comment --"I think I have a folk streak. But my urban side generally beats it into submission." &nbsp;I can see this about you. &nbsp;The pattern on the skirt, especially, is so graphic that I can see it appealing to a wide range of modern and urban tastes. &nbsp;Did you ever watch What Not To Wear? &nbsp;The episode with Tiffany? &nbsp;She has a fitted, black blazer with loooong fringe everywhere and Stacy and Clinton agree to let her keep it. &nbsp;"YOU like it because of the fringe--WE like it because of the shape," they say. &nbsp;I think this is the best type of eclecticism--when both sides can be satisfied completely by different elements in the same piece. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embroidery-something-old-something-new#post-1817685 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 22:11:54 +0000 Dianna 1817685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The skirt looks so current, it's incredible that it is 15 years old.&nbsp; No Swiss milkmaid associations whatsoever.&nbsp;&nbsp;Both outfits look amazing on you.&nbsp; You wear florals so well.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embroidery-something-old-something-new#post-1817683 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 22:08:45 +0000 Anonymous 1817683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really &nbsp;like the embroidered skirt- surprising myself as I say that. It really looks "authentic" and not trendy/try-hard. &nbsp;I've seen that jacket in person in stores here - I wouldn't have a hot clue how to style it either. &nbsp;But it's a little far outside my own comfort zone age-wise , so take that for what it is &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embroidery-something-old-something-new#post-1817681 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 21:53:08 +0000 Classically Casual 1817681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have the best wardrobe! I like all the versions. And I'm impressed that something you coveted 15 years ago, can be worn in a fresh, appealing way today, and look fabulous and distinctive. Well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embroidery-something-old-something-new#post-1817650 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 20:07:32 +0000 Sal 1817650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These look terrific Brooklyn - how fun to have this older skirt and it is still fab on you, and still fits, a winner all around.</p> <p>I have a Bailey 44 dress purchased in the US - they weren't really popular here but I have not worn mine for a while now. &nbsp;I haven't thought to wear mine with a jacket but my new black jacket might work perfectly!! &nbsp; I have always gone full bombshell!!</p> <p>The floral moto is great. &nbsp;I love it with the dress and brown boots but would also wear with jeans or denim culottes or similar. &nbsp;I think bootcuts or slim jeans would both work. &nbsp;Or with a denim skirt and the same boots? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embroidery-something-old-something-new#post-1817619 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 17:40:28 +0000 JuniperGreen 1817619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Adoooooore that jacket - and all the embroidery!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embroidery-something-old-something-new#post-1817609 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 17:04:49 +0000 Anonymous 1817609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Brooklyn</b> -- How nice to see you. &nbsp;</p> <p>I have to copy and repeat <b>LBD</b>'s post: &nbsp;</p> <p>❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I love both of these looks! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embroidery-something-old-something-new#post-1817605 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 16:57:41 +0000 Barbara Diane 1817605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE your embroidered items! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embroidery-something-old-something-new#post-1817599 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 16:00:17 +0000 JAileen 1817599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both outfits look wonderful on you. I especially love your velvet skirt and how you've styled it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embroidery-something-old-something-new#post-1817577 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 15:02:51 +0000 Anonymous 1817577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great styling here, Brooklyn.&nbsp; I'm wowed by the 15-year-old skirt being revived into such a great look, and I like how you toughen up the embroidery with black leather accessories.&nbsp; And the floral jacket with the Bailey 44 dress is a winner all the way! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embroidery-something-old-something-new#post-1817574 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 14:52:41 +0000 Angie 1817574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(I'm on Team Embroidery too. Very pretty. And it LOVES you, Brooklyn).</p> <p>Killer all round - LOVE the 15 year old skirt. Sublime. Trendy Folksy Fabness.&nbsp;</p> <p>Have you tried the floral moto with jeans? Wear it with burgundy and green.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embroidery-something-old-something-new#post-1817525 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 13:17:15 +0000 skylurker 1817525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look good in A line skirts. I get no Heidi vibe from this, no I do prefer the top embroidery covered #1, because in #2 the all embroidery makes me think of a frame - a frame that frames nothing but black - ok, could be contemporary art :)<br /> The moto looks great on you, the florals do soften it, maybe it could be further softened paired with burgundy or green (colours you wear if I remember correctly). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embroidery-something-old-something-new#post-1817523 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 13:09:37 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1817523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I love both of these looks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embroidery-something-old-something-new#post-1817522 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 13:08:55 +0000 Mirjana 1817522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I love all of these. You've styled all perfect as usual.&nbsp; The skirt is&nbsp; beautiful and the outfit is gorgeous&nbsp; I like it so much, my favourite.&nbsp; The jacket with the dress is fantastic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embroidery-something-old-something-new#post-1817517 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 12:56:52 +0000 Suz 1817517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the embroidery on the skirt looks lovely on you. Somehow it picks up on the wave in your hair in these photos -- it's really pretty.&nbsp;</p> <p>Love the jacket on you, too -- it is one of those pieces with closet longevity so even if you do not wear it much this season, you'll find yourself reaching for it often another year.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embroidery-something-old-something-new#post-1817510 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 12:38:02 +0000 Aquamarine 1817510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, I love ALL of these. The way you've styled the skirt is spot-on, I think. No milk maid associations here! The jacket is perfect with the Bailey dress, effectively softening it, especially with the brown suede boots. How fun to see the dress again. It was quite a hit in the forum a while back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embroidery-something-old-something-new#post-1817506 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 12:07:11 +0000 Anonymous 1817506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your descriptions crack me up!<br /> I really like the skirt and wouldn't have though about Sweden or milkmaids if you hadn't brought it up.<br /> I like your bold choices and how you're making florals work, even in the winter! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embroidery-something-old-something-new#post-1817505 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 12:03:58 +0000 Brooklyn 1817505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks BC! I think that it is why I hung onto the skirt. It was so pretty I couldn't bring myself to get rid of it (trendy or not). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embroidery-something-old-something-new#post-1817502 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 11:54:33 +0000 Anonymous 1817502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all of it! I've done my fair share of embroidery by hand, so you could say I really like it, no matter if it's in style or not. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/embroidery-something-old-something-new#post-1817500 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 11:37:53 +0000 Brooklyn 1817500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know that embroidery is (surprisingly!) polarising but I have always liked it. I think I have a folk streak. But my urban side generally beats it into submission.</p> <p>Exhibit A:</p> <p>I bought this A line embroidered velvet skirt about 15 years ago. It's a good quality cotton velvet and lined. I haven't worn it for some years but, as both embroidery and velvet are "back", I decided to resurrect it.</p> <p>I remember when I bought this skirt I was concerned about the apron effect of the embroidery. A bit Swiss milkmaid I used to wear it with a long top to cover the top part of the pattern. </p> <p>This time around I have decided not to worry about that! I wore it with a short top so that the embroidery shows. I am going full folk, folks! If I could, I would braid my hair around the crown of my head to complete the look.</p> <p>Exhibit B:</p> <p>This is the embroidered floral Moto jacket that I bought late last year. I am finding it more difficult to style than I expected. Most of the outfits that I have come up with have leant a little too hard edge for my liking. We are in the coldest part of our winter now, so I am wearing black opaque tights and black shoes a lot, and that doesn't help.</p> <p>Anyhow, I was happier with this combination because the lighter boots and the stripes softened things (to my eye anyway). Plus... pattern mix! I am going to count it as a triple pattern mix because I wore a floral ring (last pic). I love finding new ways to wear floral.</p> <p>The dress is an older Bailey 44 dress. I am sure many of you recognise it. I would buy another if they were still around. I wore it with a Zara knit top layered over the top for some added warmth and to de-bombshell it.</p> <p>Your thoughts welcome </p>