https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/f-for-following-instructions Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:16:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/f-for-following-instructions#post-1953982 Fri, 07 Sep 2018 13:06:29 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1953982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>LBD, good to see you again! Yep, I've got a lot of moods in me ;)</div><div> I've bought two pairs of sandals since we got here--pink strappy ones from Tamaris when we first arrived and it was over 90 every afternoon, and the Pikolinos when things cooled down to "normal summer". </div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/f-for-following-instructions#post-1953978 Fri, 07 Sep 2018 12:59:07 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1953978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like all of these!&nbsp; &nbsp;I wouldn't worry about which is "most flattering", because you look great in all of these outfits, and they look authentically you - you in different moods, or with different activities from outfit to outfit.&nbsp; &nbsp;What are the shoes in 2/3?&nbsp; &nbsp;Those are really cute!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/f-for-following-instructions#post-1953960 Fri, 07 Sep 2018 11:22:59 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1953960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>JESSIKAMS, thanks! They're unexpected for me, so I'm having fun with them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/f-for-following-instructions#post-1953940 Fri, 07 Sep 2018 09:44:24 +0000 Jessikams 1953940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your pink pants are wonderful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/f-for-following-instructions#post-1953921 Fri, 07 Sep 2018 06:52:11 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1953921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great bunch of comments to wake up to. Thank you, everyone! </p> <p>I had thought the blue/turquoise/striped sweater needed off-white pants. Tossing it on with the white was a whim. I’m glad I did. </p> <p>Sterling, you are so sweet!</p> <p>Kathie, now it’s time for me to pull out “unused” parts of me, along with these clothing items that went unused before.</p> <p>La Ped, agree with you about the belt, especially because there is such a swath of black across the front, instead of the flowers along the rest of it (the part hidden by the shirt, sigh).</p> <p>Angie, glad you get it. I’m often afraid I come across as impertinent when I ask you things. </p> <p>Jane, Shevia, deb, thank you!</p> <p>Cindy, thanks for the compliment and for your thoughts. I love the color of that top, and the linen fabric is nice. But I don’t do well in swingy tops. I’ve generally bought them long, and felt they turned me into a blob. Short &amp; swingy isn’t quite it either, I agree. I want to hang onto it though and try to find some other, more creative way to wear it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/f-for-following-instructions#post-1953913 Fri, 07 Sep 2018 06:22:49 +0000 Jane 1953913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm joining the crowd too. 3/4 is super, and 8/9 is great too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/f-for-following-instructions#post-1953886 Fri, 07 Sep 2018 02:52:49 +0000 Jaime 1953886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with the consensus! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/f-for-following-instructions#post-1953879 Fri, 07 Sep 2018 01:20:42 +0000 cindysmith 1953879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Angie. 3&amp;4 and 8&amp;9 are the best. Very very well done, and you look fabulous!</p> <p>That purple top, something about it seems a bit off. Maybe if it were longer I'd like it better. The color is good, but the proportion of it seems a bit, well, something. I can't find the word.</p> <p>I like the first outfit, too. I also agree that the curved hemline is good on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/f-for-following-instructions#post-1953840 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 22:04:45 +0000 Angie 1953840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>FashIntern</b>, I get it! Ask away - process how you need to - and I will always try to give you a direct, open minded, and respectful answer.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/f-for-following-instructions#post-1953834 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 21:46:26 +0000 deb 1953834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good job! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/f-for-following-instructions#post-1953832 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 21:41:53 +0000 LaPed 1953832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That turquoise top in #3/4 is too cool! The striped shirt and palm-print tank look made for each other (if it were me I think I'd want a lower contrast belt, not necessarily white, but maybe tan or silver).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/f-for-following-instructions#post-1953830 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 21:33:21 +0000 Kathie 1953830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You truly look so much happier and confident in Germany. This has been a good move! Agree with everyone else- 3,4 and 8,9 are my favorites. And the blue swingy top is fun, and a nice contrast with the white jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/f-for-following-instructions#post-1953823 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 21:06:54 +0000 Anonymous 1953823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to agree with other posters, you look fabulous. &nbsp;Numbers 3 and 4 are sublime. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/f-for-following-instructions#post-1953822 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 21:03:10 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1953822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou, great analysis. Love hearing this stuff broken down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/f-for-following-instructions#post-1953803 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 19:21:33 +0000 rachylou 1953803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>3/4 is da bomb.</p> <p>The addition of the long topper in 8/9 is well done. The belt adds polish but it also bisects you right at the tummy. You get the best of both worlds with the two, polish and elongation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/f-for-following-instructions#post-1953787 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 18:12:01 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1953787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, CARDIFF GIRL. I wish I would’ve been more careful while taking pictures. My hand covers up the flowers on the belt in all but #7. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/f-for-following-instructions#post-1953785 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 18:08:48 +0000 Cardiff girl 1953785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the long shirt over the floral top,you look great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/f-for-following-instructions#post-1953783 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 18:02:36 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1953783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks ANGIE! “Looking 2018”? You’ve probably realized by now—when I ask so many questions it sounds like I’m arguing, I’m actually processing. </p> <p>That Anthro top is another item that stayed NWT for probably a year in Tampa. I think the stripes work just like they’re supposed to. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/f-for-following-instructions#post-1953780 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 17:45:00 +0000 Angie 1953780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adore #3 and #4. Super cute striped top, <b>FashIntern.</b></p> <p>I agree with, <b>Katerina</b>. You pattern mixed well #8 and #9. Looking 2018. Nicely done.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/f-for-following-instructions#post-1953765 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 17:10:34 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1953765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks KATERINA! Competent pattern mixing is a long-term goal of mine, so I appreciate that.<br /> It’s cooled off enough that I put the long shirt back on. It’s one of the things I’ve had for over a year, but could never figure out how to wear in the heat, so I’m happy to be using it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/f-for-following-instructions#post-1953757 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 16:52:31 +0000 Katerina 1953757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I particularly like 8 - 9, very interesting and chic pattern mix. The belt is great with this combo. Like the length of the shirt with the slim white jeans. You look fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/f-for-following-instructions#post-1953721 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 15:28:54 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1953721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>“Wear those white pants” she said, “with a blazer, a floofy or maxi blouse, or with animal prints and colors.”</p> <p>Clear enough. But after going through my processor/ closet, this is what came out. </p> <p>No blazer. I don’t have structured toppers (but should probably get some). </p> <p>A floofy blouse, worn with pink pants, because I thought it was just too matchy with the white. (But pink pants and pink sandals together was apparently not too matchy). I put a sweater on after dinner. Can you see my bling? There is a sparkly pin in my hair. ETA—pix didn’t load in expected order. These are at the end. </p> <p>A summer sweater. </p> <p>Another summer sweater. Shiny gold headband in my hair. Really not good at doing what I’m told, lol. </p> <p>I don’t have any animal prints right now. This tank top with the bamboo jungle is as wild as things get. I started out with it tucked in to show off the flowers on my belt, but halfway through the day decided I liked it better untucked. It’s short enough that the belt is still visible, but my tummy doesn’t look so round. The shirt I wore as a topper (NOT needed after 10 min) comes a little closer to those classic earth tones. And look how long the tail is! I can do that maxi stripe outfit from a week or two earlier after all. </p> <p>The only one that didn’t make it out of the house is this swingy purple top. I wore it with my white pants a week before the post went out, so popped it back on for a pic—it’s the closest I got to any of the variations.</p> <p>Looking at these together, Angie’s point yesterday is really clear—that curved bottom line on the orange sweaterlette is much more flattering than the others. </p> <p>Comments and suggestions appreciated. </p>