https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-blues-501s-belt-bag-shoes Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:33:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-blues-501s-belt-bag-shoes#post-2173429 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 21:07:17 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2173429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks La Ped! I made the bridge my avatar because I like how form entirely follows function; it needs paint or it’d rust, so why not make it green, the wood is warm, etc. And the bridge is both elegant and strong. It’s a metaphor for how I want to dress, (plus the occasional piece of jewelry) and it certainly has the longevity piece I value!</p> <p>Cool that you noticed the bench, after I walked over there just to do the picture with it! It cracks my son and me up that I’m wearing his old clothing—won’t be long til you’re doing the same :)</p> <p>Good suggestions for the jeans—it *is* getting to be the right weather for the puffy vest, at last and suddenly. </p> <p>You are very good at doing androgyny with “normal” things and not looking like you’re trying to be Marlene Dietrich. Do you have any suggestions for me? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-blues-501s-belt-bag-shoes#post-2173416 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 19:59:24 +0000 LaPed 2173416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful bridge!&nbsp;</p> <p>I like the sporty elements (hoodie, belt bag) paired with the skirt. That's fun! And the whole blue/green palette in #11 looks so good with the apple green bench in the background.&nbsp;</p> <p>Your 501s are a very pretty colour. I like Angie's cuffing idea, and I think I'd also like them with more volume on top. A chunky welted sweater, a boxy blouse, your bomber jacket or pink puffer vest? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-blues-501s-belt-bag-shoes#post-2173403 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 18:38:46 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2173403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Straight-leg pants/jeans, a simple (possibly patterned) tailored /fitted top, and oxfords? I should be able to do that. Thank you! I had started looking around for androgynous looks, and was running into the usual suspects—vests, blazers, and caps that all feel costume-y on me, and chinos, which are sublime on some people but astoundingly awful on me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-blues-501s-belt-bag-shoes#post-2173397 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 18:02:14 +0000 Angie 2173397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>FI,</b> I can see you wear this type of androgynous look. Add your glam beads.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-blues-501s-belt-bag-shoes#post-2173392 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 17:27:55 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2173392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, great suggestions—thanks! I’ve been casting about for what I want to juxtapose with “pretty” in my look. Androgyny is a great idea, and very true to my self-understanding. I’ll have to think about that. Nice idea to move around the color wheel just a bit for tights to go with the navy dress &amp; shoes. Yes, those are the 501s. </p> <p>Lyn, thank you too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-blues-501s-belt-bag-shoes#post-2173384 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 17:11:52 +0000 Angie 2173384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Blue is really nice with your eyes. </p> <p>I'm seeing an androgynous element come through in your style, as well as some pretty. I like the tension of the two vibes in one outfit, like the glam beads in #13 remixed with the school boy oxfords. NICE!</p> <p>Maybe wear your burgundy tights with the oxfords and sweater dress?</p> <p>The jeans in #17 look great. &nbsp;Are those the 501's? Try a big cuff on them too.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-blues-501s-belt-bag-shoes#post-2173315 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 12:19:56 +0000 lyn67 2173315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You did great! Love your tonal blues with a bit of pattern and black accents! Other faves are nr&nbsp; 16 (for the rich earthy accents with light blues), 17&amp; 18-21! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-blues-501s-belt-bag-shoes#post-2173307 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 09:32:15 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2173307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks ST!</p> <p>The bridge is what I thought of reading LaPed’s comments and discussion with Sarah about form/function. There is nothing ornamental or “extra” on it—those curves are essential for raising/lowering it— but I think it’s beautiful. </p> <p>For all my CPTS maximalism, I’m a functionalist at heart; the bright blue belt bag with shiny silver buckles lets me go hands-free and the patent leather slip-on shoes with the decorative flaps have lug soles that are great in the snow and muck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-blues-501s-belt-bag-shoes#post-2173242 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 01:19:15 +0000 Anonymous 2173242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love that little bum bag! And your bridge pics made me smile </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-blues-501s-belt-bag-shoes#post-2173199 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 22:39:29 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2173199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Kate! I’m surprised how versatile that little bag is turning out to be. </p> <p>Rachylou, don’t know how I didn’t realize that outfit was the one in question, lol. And you even warned me about white socks with those shoes! Wish I’d gotten a better pic of 16, which you like. Ever since I got that sweater (same one as in 19 &amp; 20), I’ve thought it’d be nice with faded jeans and then when I wore it that way, I barely got a picture. Oh, and the blue skirt is actually paisley. </p> <p>Jules, that is super-helpful about the jacket. It’s unlined cotton, so I knew I was pushing it seasonally, but didn’t realize how much difference it makes. Thanks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-blues-501s-belt-bag-shoes#post-2173192 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 22:18:07 +0000 Kate 2173192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your blues in the first few pics. The sweater dress is great—lovely fit on that and on the 501s—and that belt bag is a super purchase. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-blues-501s-belt-bag-shoes#post-2173187 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 22:05:42 +0000 rachylou 2173187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The loafers and belt bag were great buys in my book! Love the first outfit, love 16, love the loafers with skirts (esp the little blue one). Agree rather tho about the white socks in the last, lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-blues-501s-belt-bag-shoes#post-2173185 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 21:58:36 +0000 Jules 2173185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The jacket Irina mentions also looks a little small in the arms. Could be just the photo or maybe it’s better over sleeveless tops (it does read as a summer item to me in the finds photo), but something to consider if you are doing a fit check.<br /> Edit, I think it’s both the slight tightness in the upper arms and also the sleeve length which are contributing to it looking small all over. The sleeves look better rolled as in the Find. Again, a spring/summer item perhaps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-blues-501s-belt-bag-shoes#post-2173145 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 21:02:04 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2173145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Irena, I should check if that jacket buttons or if it’s a weird pic—didn’t test it because I wouldn’t wear it that way, but I see what you mean, thanks. And the other title idea I had for this post would’ve been something about how I just can’t do minimal, so I guess we are seeing the same thing. I can “own” the maxi label as long as the looks come together. (See the towels in the shot in the bathroom mirror—guess whose are a solid dark color and whose are bright candy stripes, lol?)</p> <p>Glory, I made my son take the pix to cheer me up after the event in off-topic. Then we did his choice—played catch with a football, which cheered me up more! He hates the new bag, because he has to carry his own water bottle, gloves, etc, haha. </p> <p>Synne, actually they are marled with specs of blue &amp; stuff, but point taken. Also, great illustration of the point—made me laugh. ETA: just realized there are very white socks flashing in the blue dress/oxfords/cardi pic. If that’s the one you mean, I totally agree! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-blues-501s-belt-bag-shoes#post-2173140 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 20:56:15 +0000 Glory 2173140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great photo shoot. So fun and especially photo 2 shows your enjoyment! Loving the new bag! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-blues-501s-belt-bag-shoes#post-2173137 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 20:54:45 +0000 Irina 2173137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Last photo is actually my favorite. Sometimes less is more :)<br />Also 14, 15, 19 &amp; 20, splendide outfits.&nbsp;<div>Jeans fit is great but I’m not sure about styling, jacket in 17 looks too small to me. I would probably put together jeans, fleece-lined jacket with a white or cream turtleneck, if you have it plus the green bag. But it’s me, minimal to your maximal, so you should ignore it :)</p> <p></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-blues-501s-belt-bag-shoes#post-2173131 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 20:40:28 +0000 Synne 2173131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope you keep that blue bum bag! Such eye candy. I see those white socks again, and I have major poison eye for white socks in dark shoes, so please forgive me. Am I the only one that thinks Michael Jackson (rip)??? You should join me in the nude-for-you-nylon sock club! If it's terribly cold, you can put on two or more pairs for warmth. Instantly chic-er! I buy mine at the grocery store. 40 den or more is better.<br /> Loving the creative photo shoot (started by Anchie?). Keep 'em coming:-D </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-blues-501s-belt-bag-shoes#post-2173129 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 20:36:32 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2173129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nikki, yes! There are huge chains connected to wooden sternwheels like on boats. You can see a little bit of one in pix 1 &amp; 5. There are two on each side. When I first saw it, I wanted to try to raise it just a little bit, but these days it’s fixed so it can’t move. I guess it deserves a rest—it’s over 200 years old. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-blues-501s-belt-bag-shoes#post-2173125 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 20:30:30 +0000 Anonymous 2173125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Adore the plaid skirt and sweater combo Cool bridge! Is it a drawbridge? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-blues-501s-belt-bag-shoes#post-2173062 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:34:51 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2173062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I I tend to wear spontaneous mini-capsules for a couple weeks at a time. This is the latest little collection. The Lands End fleece-lined jacket was for my son; he never wore it &amp; now it’s too small for him. More for me, ahahah! My 501s are from the 90s, plaid wool skirt from the 80s; the shoes and belt bag are new. And my love of paisley is showing again, in skirt &amp; shirt. </p> <p>I’d like everything to be harmonious and show some edge, all at the same time—not rocker, but a little tough/ready to take on a challenge. I actually don’t think the shoes work well with the sweater dress. I generally wear it with my red suede ankle boots, have also worn it with pumps &amp; a crop blazer. If you have some ideas for how it could work with the oxfords, do tell. The goofball dress/belt bag pic is from when it first arrived; I’ve yet to come up with a good combo that includes them both. </p> <p>The bridge is my favorite. It’s the oldest one in Berlin. Under the paisley shirt, I’m wearing a green velour top to match the color of the bridge, because I’m that kind of nerd, the kind that has a favorite bridge. </p> <p>Thanks for looking and for your comments! </p>