https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-loot-part-3-in-which-michelle-asks-yall-a-bunch-of-questions Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 15 May 2026 07:18:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-loot-part-3-in-which-michelle-asks-yall-a-bunch-of-questions#post-427819 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:42:32 +0000 Lisa 427819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Two great pieces here Michelle. The Pleione blouse looks great both for sizing and colors. It's quite pretty on you against your brown hair. The dress, isn't bad either. It is a tad snug from the back view, not enough that you have to return or size up, but you may want to wear with a blazer or cardigan since it is a tad snug for a work environment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-loot-part-3-in-which-michelle-asks-yall-a-bunch-of-questions#post-427812 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:33:12 +0000 cjh 427812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Echo all the praises of the dress. That is fabulous and fits like it was esp. tailored for you! And somehow I feel your personality will really shine in this "wild" little number. :-)</p> <p>The blouse: while it has an entirely different flavor, you can make it work. Relax, swish around flirtily (is that a word) but careerishly, and see what I mean. ?? Call me crazy... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-loot-part-3-in-which-michelle-asks-yall-a-bunch-of-questions#post-427798 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:07:19 +0000 Kappy 427798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Michelle, I love both of these on you too. I think the top will be great because it is a little different in color/style and will add a great new element to your wardrobe. And where did you find that dress???? It is simply fabulous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-loot-part-3-in-which-michelle-asks-yall-a-bunch-of-questions#post-427761 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:59:54 +0000 KikiG 427761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am in total love with the dress--it couldn't be more perfect for you!! You were brilliant to size down. My experience with knits is that they tend to grow. </p> <p>I think the colors in the blouse are fine. You have very pretty skin, and if the blouse is that color flattering in the harsh light of a convenience store, you are going to wow the rest of the universe in more flattering lighting conditions! I also like the neckline of the blouse--a "V" really does flatter your face shape! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-loot-part-3-in-which-michelle-asks-yall-a-bunch-of-questions#post-427750 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:36:39 +0000 Deborah 427750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Michelle, both are stunning. The colours of the blouse are so soft and pretty on you. And the dress, Killer!! Flattering in every way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-loot-part-3-in-which-michelle-asks-yall-a-bunch-of-questions#post-427744 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:28:20 +0000 celia 427744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That zebra dress was a work of genius.The fit and size of it look stunning on you.Brava.<br /> I also like the blouse and through way you styled it is very becoming, picturing the shoes you have a winner outfit.<br /> Your photographer is very generous and we thank him for giving us more photos of you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-loot-part-3-in-which-michelle-asks-yall-a-bunch-of-questions#post-427687 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 07:35:34 +0000 lyn67 427687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Michelle, love both!<br /> The dress is gorgeous and the blouse will be even better with a black belt!<br /> I have sent you a private message here on the forum, I guess you haven't noticed...<br /> I second QM, if you will not mind, please instruct your handsome photographer to take picties completely with the shoes too:-)).<br /> (I use to instruct my hubby the same all the time, as a woman has to show off her legs! He also tends to cut of my legs in family shoots:-((()</p> <p>Take care! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-loot-part-3-in-which-michelle-asks-yall-a-bunch-of-questions#post-427684 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 07:09:19 +0000 Elly 427684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dress is so goregeous! This would definitely be one of the more flattering and classic bombshell looks I have ever seen on you. With you as the fit model I would be tempted to buy the dress if it came in my size because it looks so good on curves. </p> <p>I love the colors on the blouse but think that it looks best (on most people) with something to reign in the volume. It would look great with a stretch black belt over your narrowest part. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-loot-part-3-in-which-michelle-asks-yall-a-bunch-of-questions#post-427678 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 06:41:02 +0000 Ornella 427678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Could this dress knock off that gorgeous abstract print fit and flare one you bougt earlier this summer as my favorite dress of yours? Indeed!! I had to log in quickly and say it's just too marvellous for words on you. </p> <p>I'm with Sveta about the blouse. Everything is wonderful: pattern, style, sleeves, neckline, but I understand your concerns with this coloring. However, I also see why it's getting love from others - what I think makes it work for you so well is the dark cami you're wearing underneath. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-loot-part-3-in-which-michelle-asks-yall-a-bunch-of-questions#post-427671 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:27:14 +0000 Kari 427671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love them both. That blouse is especially fab on you, and I like it in the current size. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-loot-part-3-in-which-michelle-asks-yall-a-bunch-of-questions#post-427643 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 03:39:03 +0000 Vani 427643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love both the top and the dress Michelle. The top seems like it is meant to be a bit roomy. Your fall haul has turned out brilliantly so far! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-loot-part-3-in-which-michelle-asks-yall-a-bunch-of-questions#post-427596 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 02:38:23 +0000 Angie 427596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>High five, Marianna! I love your description for these pieces: Killer x 10 million. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-loot-part-3-in-which-michelle-asks-yall-a-bunch-of-questions#post-427580 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 02:15:08 +0000 modgrl 427580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm totally dying over the dress. It is gorgeous! Iis so flattering for you, I just can't standing it, it is beautiful!!</p> <p>I don't like the shirt on you. I love it, just not on you... it didn't seem to work on me either. There's something about the complete lack of structure that just doesn't appeal to me as an apple. If it had stronger shoulders, I would be more excited about it. I'm not that excited about the colors either. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-loot-part-3-in-which-michelle-asks-yall-a-bunch-of-questions#post-427576 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 02:07:32 +0000 rae 427576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE that dress! The seaming on it is so slimming, and it breaks up the expanse of animal print perfectly. And you sized down? WOW! Perfect. </p> <p>I'm indifferent to the blouse... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-loot-part-3-in-which-michelle-asks-yall-a-bunch-of-questions#post-427570 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 01:52:09 +0000 sarah 427570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love them both! I love the blouse with the skirt - perfect. And either black or pewter shoes would be GREAT with it. That dress is SOOOOO fab on you! Yowza! It's just an overall flattering cut. The seams that run down each side in front are very slimming, as is the print - the zebra print is sort of made up of wide bands, with a v-shaped repeating pattern, and a band of prints starts at each of the shoulder seams and runs diagonally down the front of the bust and then the two bands join each other and form a band that runs down the center of the front. The v-shaped repeating stripes point downward down the middle of the dress, and it's all just very slimming and flattering. I'm sure that description was completely useless!! Oh well, I tried... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-loot-part-3-in-which-michelle-asks-yall-a-bunch-of-questions#post-427538 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 01:03:25 +0000 MNsara 427538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adore that blouse on you! It has a fairly bold print, so the warm, muted colors help it to not overwhelm the person (you!). I think the colors with the bold print are very nice on you. The black pencil skirt is PERFECT to balance the loose drapey flow of the blouse. So if you wear it with black pants, keep them skinny!</p> <p>You have a wow factor going in that zebra dress Flattering neckline, flattering black piped princess seams down the front, flattering rear end curvature -- in a good way! If you feel unsure, I bet you could go up a size, but I also bet the wow factor would decrease IYKWIM . . . Great print too, it's definitely zebra, but in a tasteful scale for a dress - perfect!!</p> <p>You did good </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-loot-part-3-in-which-michelle-asks-yall-a-bunch-of-questions#post-427537 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:58:06 +0000 Sveta 427537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dress is KILLER!!! You look so slim in it, it is incredible. It was a great step to go down a size. It may be a bit too figure hugging for work although it may work with a blazer - but for going out it is a winner!<br /> I admit I am not that keen on this blouse even though it has so much love on YLF and Angie's blessing - so I may be not the right person to comment on it. However I still prefer stronger colors on you - either deep colors or strong neutrals like black, grey and white, you look truly amazing in them. I think the earthy palette just does not do your beautiful complexion any justice... &lt;ducking quickly from the outraged reaction of other YLFers&gt; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-loot-part-3-in-which-michelle-asks-yall-a-bunch-of-questions#post-427532 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:50:02 +0000 Aida 427532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think the blouse is very warm toned actually Michelle (perhaps it is warmer in person?), though it is muted. I like both pieces! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-loot-part-3-in-which-michelle-asks-yall-a-bunch-of-questions#post-427530 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:48:31 +0000 Michelle 427530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kim, these are the shoes in question (see the link). I hope they work, since people are liking the blouse! The warm colours aren't washing me out?<br /> <a href="http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/mariannacecile/1234.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i985.photobucket.com/al.....e/1234.jpg</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-loot-part-3-in-which-michelle-asks-yall-a-bunch-of-questions#post-427513 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:34:38 +0000 marianna 427513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Killer x 10 million on both pieces. The blouse fits you well and looks uber stylish, and the dress is so amazingly figure flattering and feminine. Score. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-loot-part-3-in-which-michelle-asks-yall-a-bunch-of-questions#post-427510 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:32:39 +0000 Sona 427510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the blouse. The dress unstyled as it is doen't do enough fabness for you. But then I think with that beautiful black dress you found its hard to get that one out of my mind although this is another genre so to speak totally. I would like to see som styled versions of the dress to further comment.</p> <p>BTW: I love your smile when it peeks out. Smile lots!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-loot-part-3-in-which-michelle-asks-yall-a-bunch-of-questions#post-427504 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:29:23 +0000 Queen Mum 427504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Michelle-<br /> Love the blouse. Unfortunately we can't see the shoes. You'll need to specify to your wonderfully gracious photographer that an outfit picture needs to include shoes I'm thinking that red shoes should work if they are a more muted red.</p> <p>I really like the dress too. It fits you really nicely as is. Great picks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-loot-part-3-in-which-michelle-asks-yall-a-bunch-of-questions#post-427493 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:10:06 +0000 Michelle 427493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The procession of fall finds continues!! With two installments down and one to go, this represents a smaller haul, but one that's sparked a number of questions from me. </p> <p>1. Pleione bow blouse: I was urged to try this when it turned up at Nas despite the fact that it was well outside my usual colour pallett. I can't comment on that, that's your job...but I can remark on the fact that I love the fabric, the sleeves, the neck styling. What I'm not sure about is the overall size. Is it too big on me? I feel like it may be at the front. If so, I'm not sure if this is something that can be altered or if I should just give up on the whole style. Why not size down, you ask? Check how it's fitting my chest and you'll have your answer.</p> <p>Some questions about existing styling: I paired it with my black pencil skirt, since I believe there's black in the pattern, and wore it over a black cami to mitigate the shearness. I was advised months ago to pair it with red accessories, but these are the only red pumps I own. Is it not working? Could it be worn with black or pewter pumps? Do the top colours simply wash me right out? Angie's client BeiJing wore this blouse...if it doesn't work on me as it worked on her, I'll have to figure out what to do. I really want this to work, but have a sinking feeling that it doesn't. </p> <p>2. Zebra dress: Some of you may recall that I found this while searching online, ordered it without checking with you guys and got excited about it just by virtue of the description. As if to up the ante, I ordered it in a size down from what I've been wearing of late, partially because there's lots of stretch, but also because it was a commitment to myself to stick with my new, medically-supervised weight loss regime. </p> <p>So, here it is, totally unstyled. I may or may not have gotten a complement on it from a relative stranger within five minutes. Does she have horrible taste or did I make a supremely lucky guess? The fabric is thicker and more obviously knitted than I expected, but with my winters that's not actually a bad thing at all. I'm picturing this with tall black boots, a red bag and my tweed cape. Honestly though, if it's not working, or if it looks like I jumped the gun on sizing down, please speak up.</p> <p>These pictures are brought to you once again by Efrem, the totally charming and wonderful guy who runs the store downstairs. Clearly a more thorough photog than Corey. </p>