https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiment-with-wide-belt-and-a-new-pattern-mix-wiw Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 08 May 2026 17:57:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiment-with-wide-belt-and-a-new-pattern-mix-wiw#post-2124711 Sun, 31 May 2020 13:54:49 +0000 Anonymous 2124711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I may have the same sweater that you are wearing in the first outfit...Gap?<br /> It never occurred to me to try a belt with it. What Suz said.<br /> Your flats in that outfit are perfect at bookending you’re hair. I like the mix of soft neutrals here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiment-with-wide-belt-and-a-new-pattern-mix-wiw#post-2124700 Sun, 31 May 2020 13:04:16 +0000 The Cat 2124700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The belt looks gorgeous on you, Synne. And the pattern mix is chic and sophisticated. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiment-with-wide-belt-and-a-new-pattern-mix-wiw#post-2124432 Sat, 30 May 2020 06:55:35 +0000 Brooklyn 2124432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love wide belts! </p> <p>I think the problem with 1 is the knit is too bulky to be belted in that way. What you might try is wearing a more cropped knit and then semi tucking the knit in the front of the belt. Alternatively wear the belt over a finer knit or a jacket. Looks great with midi skirts. I like the column of colour you’ve got going.</p> <p>The pattern mix in 2 is fun!</p> <p>It’s good to experiment! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiment-with-wide-belt-and-a-new-pattern-mix-wiw#post-2124424 Sat, 30 May 2020 04:05:26 +0000 Jenni NZ 2124424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree about the experimentation being fun.<br /> I don’t understand why you need the slip dress in outfit 1. You have really good legs and the sweater covers your bum? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiment-with-wide-belt-and-a-new-pattern-mix-wiw#post-2124370 Fri, 29 May 2020 22:24:43 +0000 Helena 2124370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Exactly with Anchie said - your willingness to experiment is precisely what makes you so FAB! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiment-with-wide-belt-and-a-new-pattern-mix-wiw#post-2124364 Fri, 29 May 2020 22:22:16 +0000 Suz 2124364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You do the most original and interesting things. I like how you boss your clothes around! #1 is really cool and unique and very "you" -- the textures, the neutrals...I like it best with the belt. I think maybe the volume on the sleeves is what is catching you up a bit because otherwise, it looks fab!&nbsp;</p> <p>The pattern mix is also wonderful, but then, I love everything with those neon shoes!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiment-with-wide-belt-and-a-new-pattern-mix-wiw#post-2124238 Fri, 29 May 2020 16:54:44 +0000 Synne 2124238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the kind comments.</p> <p>I think I am at the stage where I NEED to do this, go a little crazy and put my self out of my comfort zone, to get where I want to be with my style. How can I "arrive" with my style if I have no idea what suits me, what works for me, what makes me feel best? I have to do the field work. Living in my head has never solved any problems </p> <p>I can conclude that these outfits are NOT how I want my style to be. Lesson learned. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiment-with-wide-belt-and-a-new-pattern-mix-wiw#post-2124228 Fri, 29 May 2020 16:16:36 +0000 Preppy Pear 2124228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I enjoy your adventures! I agree, the sweater is too chunky-knit for a belt, but looks really nice without it.</p> <p>Would the pants work as a warm-weather capri style? Great pattern! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiment-with-wide-belt-and-a-new-pattern-mix-wiw#post-2124226 Fri, 29 May 2020 16:09:29 +0000 slim cat 2124226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No big belts for #1 - however some statement earrings or some fun brooch/pendant could be fun addition ( earrings would be my choice since I've a lot of them &nbsp;). <br />The second outfit is such an unexpected mix of classic ( or almost classic &nbsp;) pieces.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiment-with-wide-belt-and-a-new-pattern-mix-wiw#post-2124207 Fri, 29 May 2020 15:30:18 +0000 avicennia 2124207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just started wearing belts myself after years of thinking they were off limits for me. In fact I just bought one quite similar to your belt in number #1. I agree that the sweater may be a bit too chunky for the belt. I’m finding that tonal belts often work well — they provide some structure but don’t break up the column of color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiment-with-wide-belt-and-a-new-pattern-mix-wiw#post-2124190 Fri, 29 May 2020 14:05:09 +0000 nemosmom 2124190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that #1 doesn't NEED a wide belt, but I don't see why you shouldn't keep trying it! I struggle with wide belts, too. I need one solid long line in one color in order to make it work, otherwise I look too blocky or segmented. I like #2 - it's really fun and I love seeing all the ways you've styled your neon! I am too chicken to wear neon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiment-with-wide-belt-and-a-new-pattern-mix-wiw#post-2124187 Fri, 29 May 2020 13:52:55 +0000 anchie 2124187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, whenever I see your outfits I always say to myself that I should be more adventurous and experiment more with my wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiment-with-wide-belt-and-a-new-pattern-mix-wiw#post-2124177 Fri, 29 May 2020 13:11:10 +0000 rachylou 2124177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you’re right #1 doesn’t need a belt. The sweater is chunky and you got to go with that; there’s no reining it in.</p> <p>I do like a pattern mix re. 2, but admit the pants seem a little tight on the lower leg. Love the idea of a neon and check pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiment-with-wide-belt-and-a-new-pattern-mix-wiw#post-2124156 Fri, 29 May 2020 11:20:54 +0000 Synne 2124156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To your amusement, horror, or inspiration... </p> <p>Two outfits from the last days. I thought I was being clever about these combinations, but the photos are HORRIBLE.</p> <p>Now, I have came to understand that my Acchilles heel is wide belts. I keep buying them, thinking they are what one "should" have, easy ways to style up or down an outfit. But it just doesnt work on me.<br /> The knit sweater is a tad too short on my frame, so I wore a satin slipdress as a layering piece. I think my body language tells how I felt when seeing my self in a full lenght mirror, hah.</p> <p>Also, a new pattern mix. The pants are ridicilously short on me, although I love this cigarette trouser/ankel grazing style. Will only buy exclusively tall-sizes from now on.</p> <p>Okay, onwards. Still enjoying dressing and style, despite some bumps in the road :-D</p> <p>Have a great weekend, friends! </p>