https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-outfit-formulas Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:58:20 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-outfit-formulas#post-1275380 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 14:11:48 +0000 NDMom 1275380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have found that I keep throwing on&nbsp;a tunic top over&nbsp;skinny ankle pants accompanied by&nbsp;fun sandals. &nbsp;So easy and covers the jiggly bits but also shows the structure of my legs. &nbsp;I am in weight loss mode, so this is working well for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-outfit-formulas#post-1275290 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:18:24 +0000 MRL 1275290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lately it's skinny pants/crops,&nbsp; summery shirt or knit top, cardigan (I work in a cold office) and loafers, pointy toe pumps or dressy sandals. I don't do a lot of accessories, maybe a beaded necklace or a scarf depending on the top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-outfit-formulas#post-1275257 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 11:06:28 +0000 Sharon 1275257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm coping with the onset of winter here, my least favourite season as I hate to be cold.&nbsp;<br />Work formulas: <br />1.Pencil skirt, long-sleeved T-shirt style top tucked in, then a cropped or fluid knit over that.<br />2. As above, but with a jacket and scarf instead of a knit.<br />Home: Much the same, but with jeans instead of a skirt.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-outfit-formulas#post-1275122 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 04:00:11 +0000 Aziraphale 1275122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gigi, I do the pencil skirt + loose tank + cardigan formula an awful lot these days, too!</p> <p>Another no-fail formula for warmish spring days&nbsp;is skinny jeans + loose linen tee or tank. I usually semi-tuck the top so my belt buckle shows.&nbsp;If it's warmer out, I'll roll the jeans and wear with sandals.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-outfit-formulas#post-1275072 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 02:47:54 +0000 Gigi 1275072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome to the forum, Alana! I hope some of the formulas will be helpful to you. I'm marking this thread as a favorite, since there are so many good ideas and I know I'll forget them if I don't come back periodically. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-outfit-formulas#post-1274846 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 22:54:05 +0000 Alana in Canada 1274846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just starting to care about looking good after a long hiatus--so reading these is great fun. Thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-outfit-formulas#post-1274799 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 21:55:30 +0000 Gigi 1274799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, this is so fun! I wish I had time to read everyone's responses now. I'll have to come back later. Thanks all for chiming in!</p> <p>I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one who does formulas like this. I was wondering if I was just being unimaginative or in a style rut, but it looks like a lot of other fabbers do the same thing. Whew, I'm normal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-outfit-formulas#post-1274649 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 18:23:09 +0000 Gracie 1274649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For awhile, it's been:<br />1. skinny pants + button front semi-tucked shirt with rolled sleeves + pointy toe shoes<br />2. knee-length shorts + cropped, square silky sheer tops with cami under + strappy sandals<br />3. dressy slacks + knit 3/4 sleeve boatneck sweater or tee + wide strap sandals<br />and always, always, a belt :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-outfit-formulas#post-1274633 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 17:52:45 +0000 Joana 1274633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>slim jeans/5pocket pants + fluid or loose top + stud earrings + flat shoes/sandals + jacket/drape cardigan(optional when hot) + bold glasses + artful mess hair + optional big scarf</p> <p>sounds like a lot, bet it's very basic, hair and glasses does the trick. If you ad a bold lipstick and clutch, it even can do as evening look </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-outfit-formulas#post-1274560 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 15:47:01 +0000 Mo 1274560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Right now at&nbsp;its most basic: drapey top over slim fit bottoms, flat shoe. &nbsp;No belts, no toppers, heck no bag most of the time. &nbsp;Too hot :/ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-outfit-formulas#post-1274554 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 15:40:38 +0000 milehighstyle (Linda) 1274554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A have a couple - <br />1.&nbsp; fit and flare dress, cropped jacket,&nbsp;big earrings<br />2.&nbsp; pencil skirt, knit shell, blazer, scarf<br />3.&nbsp; jeans, button front shirt, statement necklace, booties </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-outfit-formulas#post-1274522 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 15:05:20 +0000 Susie 1274522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Previously, I would have said that I had 2 basic formulas:<br /> 1) jean style pants (with a belt) worn with a tee or tank tucked and a topper<br /> 2) slim leg pants with a tunic length top or sweater</p> <p>But I am finding lately that my most frequently worn formula is just 2 pieces (usually top and pants and occasionally top and skirt). One of them is generally fairly basic and the other more of a 'statement' piece with some kind of interest such as pattern, texture or shape. Add interesting shoes and a bag and done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-outfit-formulas#post-1274509 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 14:52:31 +0000 retailgirl 1274509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorite formula for work: blazer, tailored shirt, pants with belt loops and then I add personality with a scarf, belt, shoes, and jewelry. Or substitute a cardi for the blazer. I try to coordinate my accessories with color or theme, I.e. If my scarf has a floral print, I wear earrings that are a flower...you get the idea. I am maybe a step behind Natalie when it comes to matchy-matchy! I keep a list of combinations that work well and I never go to bed at night without the next days outfit all picked out and hanging on the outside of my closet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-outfit-formulas#post-1274471 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 14:21:29 +0000 Rambling Ann 1274471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cropped jacket, jeans, tee or button down, fun flat shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-outfit-formulas#post-1274431 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 13:22:07 +0000 AnnieMouse 1274431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Loving reading everyone's formulas!&nbsp;<br />My two current formulae:&nbsp;<br />1) Coloured/ patterned skinny jeans + fluid top half tuck +&nbsp;wide belt +&nbsp;oxfords<br />2) flowing midi/ maxi skirt + plain coloured tee + topper + strappy wedge sandal<br />Very dull, but it's keeping me clothed. LOL!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-outfit-formulas#post-1274430 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 13:19:33 +0000 Ledonna N. 1274430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Put a belt on it that is about it.&nbsp; That is my go to thin thick double belt you name it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-outfit-formulas#post-1274382 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 12:09:13 +0000 Alassë 1274382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Top (tucked) + pencil/a-line + belt<br />Top (semi-tucked) + shorts/trousers + belt </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-outfit-formulas#post-1274356 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 11:45:47 +0000 gryffin 1274356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Who wants to think?&nbsp; Love formulas!!&nbsp; Leggings, tunic, hip belt, blazer/topper, booties.&nbsp; It works for me!!&nbsp; PS your outfit sounds elegant, comfortable and very versatile!!&nbsp; Why mess with success!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-outfit-formulas#post-1274353 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 11:41:45 +0000 Carla 1274353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1Pencil skirt, T style top, boxy/jean style jacket, pointy toe shoe. #2 switch out skirt for cropped pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-outfit-formulas#post-1274338 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 11:25:28 +0000 T 1274338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Skinny black or blue&nbsp;pants&nbsp;+ button down patterned (plaid / polka dots / striped)&nbsp;shirt (semi-tucked with rolled sleeves) + belt + ankle boots for office with topper as it gets quite cold.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-outfit-formulas#post-1274336 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 11:22:48 +0000 leopardluxe 1274336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My formula is pretty basic but allows for a degree of variety: moto jacket (usually leather), jeans and boots. I've managed to make this formula work in numerous ways (dressy, casual, colorful, edgy, punk, etc. --but when it all boils down I'm still usually just wearing some type of jean, some type of moto, and some type of boot (sometimes swapped for loafer or heel or sneaker).</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-outfit-formulas#post-1274263 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 07:24:49 +0000 Alexandra 1274263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sheath-style dress, cardigan if needed, and 3" heeled sandals. I can live in this all summer. Easy to pack, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-outfit-formulas#post-1274261 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 07:20:41 +0000 bella 1274261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lately my formula is black or navy&nbsp;straight khaki pants (rolled at the hem) + short sleeved or sleeveless blouse + jacket. I've worn many many variations of this in the last few weeks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-outfit-formulas#post-1274236 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 05:13:51 +0000 MsLuna 1274236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My cold weather no-fail formula:<br /> Structured topper + slim/narrow dress+ tights + low heel or flat tall boots </p> <p>I'm still figuring out the warm weather version of this look but so far:<br /> Lightweight structured topper + slim/narrow dress+ edgy low wedge sandals </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-outfit-formulas#post-1274232 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 04:53:34 +0000 Adelfa 1274232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My latest summer formula is ankle pants + fluid tee + topper (cardi, blazer, jean jacket) + Okalas (nude or black) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-outfit-formulas#post-1274211 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 04:07:00 +0000 lyn* 1274211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jean jacket + fit and flare in a fun print + Anthro-style belt + funky earrings + wedge sandals = summer formula! </p> <p>[ETA]</p> <p>Cardigan (print if not print on dress)&nbsp;+ fit and flare (print) + Anthro style belt + one accessory + tights + tall boots = winter formula</p> <p>Basic pattern top + skirt with larger pattern + skinny belt + tights/boots (winter) or sandals/flat (summer) = separates formula</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-outfit-formulas#post-1274207 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 03:56:30 +0000 AJ 1274207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tube knit skirt + high-low blouse + strappy sandal.</p> <p>I just find this combo to be a comfortable, fun, and ladylike look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-outfit-formulas#post-1274202 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 03:43:22 +0000 cheryl 1274202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would say the silhouette I wear the most is bootcut jeans/pants with a waist surrendering knit top and some sort of tennis shoe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/favorite-outfit-formulas#post-1274101 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 01:13:18 +0000 Gigi 1274101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been wearing skirts a lot lately—both maxi and pencil—and I just noticed that when I wear a skirt, I almost always do the same formula: skirt + cami/tank + cardigan. So the cardigan really becomes an integral part of the outfit and isn't just a "topper."&nbsp;</p> <p>Does anyone else have formulas that they turn to time and time again? I suppose they would be FFBFs! </p>