https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-wiw-sort-of-a-baseline Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:02:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-wiw-sort-of-a-baseline#post-440746 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 02:27:20 +0000 christy 440746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats on the first WIW! This is a great outfit - the necklace and shoes do so much to elevate a simple, casual look. Welcome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-wiw-sort-of-a-baseline#post-440695 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 01:10:00 +0000 modgrl 440695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi and welcome! Great little red shoes. This is a nice outfit. You can do alot with it. There are lots of possibilities here. I'm also a fan of reasonably priced MOTG clothes -- I can't justify pricey clothes for puppy chasing and worm digging. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-wiw-sort-of-a-baseline#post-440690 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 01:05:37 +0000 Aida 440690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello, congrats on your first WIW post! This is a nice baseline to start from (cute red shoes!), I also tend to prefer fitted tops to highlight my hourglass shape. Jenava had some fab suggestions; adding an interesting topper is a great way to add some extra interest, such as vests, jackets, printed/colorful cardigans, etc. The tunic idea is also great if you want to belt at the waist, as is tucking into skirts and adding a belt there. Interesting accessories (shoes, jewelry, scarves, etc.) are a lower-cost way to take any look up a notch. Looking forward to seeing more :D</p> <p>(Sorry you missed the Everett meet up, but I'm sure we'll have another soon!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-wiw-sort-of-a-baseline#post-440300 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 05:51:21 +0000 Angie 440300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome and you look great! Love the red shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-wiw-sort-of-a-baseline#post-440241 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 02:15:44 +0000 Vicki 440241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Shu, You're a beautiful MOTG and I love this "first" WIW and your photos looks great and I especially love the red flats. I fairly new here, too, and you will really appreciate these wise and wonderful women on YLF. I have learned so much in a short time. I'm not a MOTG, but I love the ideas the others have shared here: the skinny jeans, dresses with boots, etc. I especially like the idea of the red jeans, with the striped tee! You would look wonderful in any of these. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-wiw-sort-of-a-baseline#post-440233 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 01:57:11 +0000 Deborah 440233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great first WIW. Love the red shoes </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-wiw-sort-of-a-baseline#post-440210 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 00:37:10 +0000 Suz 440210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations on your first WIW! You look terrific! I agree with the suggestions you've already received, and can't wait to see more of your developing style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-wiw-sort-of-a-baseline#post-440196 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 23:09:28 +0000 Anonymous 440196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shu, congratulations on your first WIW. You look great but could change it a bit with the addition of a casual scarf. If you don't have one, you might like a striped tee. There are some knit tops out there this fall with a V neck and attached tie that are a change from the usual tee. If you don't like the fussiness of a bow, tie it like a man's tie only lower. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-wiw-sort-of-a-baseline#post-440192 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 22:58:52 +0000 Shu 440192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, did I say I like it here? You ladies are fabulous, I'm hooked! Nadya and Ornella, I have to give credit to YLF for the necklace. It would probably be more accurate to say that outfit would be more typical for me without it, but I love the way Angie (I originally considered grey PEARLS!) and other ladies around here accessorize so I gave it a shot. Jenava, thanks so much for all your suggestions, they sound great, and I'd love to try them all! Lynne, I love dresses, and am actually on a mission to wear more dresses and boots this fall/ winter - I'll add pictures as I try them out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-wiw-sort-of-a-baseline#post-440176 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 22:05:40 +0000 Anonymous 440176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay for your first outfit post! Looking forward to seeing many more from pretty you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-wiw-sort-of-a-baseline#post-440170 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 21:52:51 +0000 CocoLion 440170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome to the forum! You look great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-wiw-sort-of-a-baseline#post-440163 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 21:33:23 +0000 Nadya 440163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that's a great outfit -the necklace and shoes elevate it and give it style. You look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-wiw-sort-of-a-baseline#post-440152 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 21:15:41 +0000 Fruitful 440152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look terrific! What's to fix about this fab, flattering outfit? Not a thing, to my eye. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-wiw-sort-of-a-baseline#post-440151 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 21:12:01 +0000 Jenava 440151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are a beauty! I think this really suits you. Here are a couple ideas I had for adding on to this basic look:</p> <p>You could try adding a vest. For winter I've got a fake fur one (mine is too poofy. I need to find a cropped, less furry one) and also a fake shearling one that I like to throw on over this very same type of outfit - long sleeve close-fitting tee or sweater and jeans. Gives it a little fashion-y pizzaz without any effort whatsoever and keeps me warm, too! </p> <p>You might also play around with different jeans styles and washes. Try some straight-leg lighter washes, for instance. Or dark wash/black skinny jeans or "jeggings" tucked into knee-high flat boots. Or colored jeans with a neutral tee! What about red jeans and a black and white striped tee with black ballet flats?</p> <p>Also, there are some great comfy lace-up booties around that are perfect for sassifying a jeans and tee look. My favorite right now are the Water Row booties by Indigo by Clarks. They do have a bit of a heel but I walk quite a bit and have bad feet and they don't bother me at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-wiw-sort-of-a-baseline#post-440136 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 20:33:18 +0000 Ornella 440136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello and welcome, the more the merrier. I love how you played with that striking necklace and the red shoes to give one fab basic outfit perfect finishing touches. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-wiw-sort-of-a-baseline#post-440115 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 19:30:20 +0000 Anonymous 440115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! Welcome. I'm in the same boat with you!<br /> You have a great figure and you're come to the right place. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-wiw-sort-of-a-baseline#post-440063 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 18:05:28 +0000 Jonesy 440063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shu, yay for posting your first WIW! You look great! This is a great baseline to work from. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-wiw-sort-of-a-baseline#post-440062 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 18:04:46 +0000 Lynne 440062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi, Shu, and welcome to the forum. You look so good in these colours, your baseline is already great :). There are lots of MOTGs on the forum, and lots of working gals who sport a more casual look , so you're in great company. Looking forward to seeing more of your style! I'm guessing you might also look great in dresses, if they're your style? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-wiw-sort-of-a-baseline#post-440059 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 18:01:31 +0000 Shu 440059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aw, thanks ButterflyLady and others! I like it here already Maggie, that's a good idea, I have something in mind to try, when I get a chance I'll post it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-wiw-sort-of-a-baseline#post-440024 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 16:28:17 +0000 ButterflyLady 440024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Shu - you're very pretty :-)</p> <p>I think that's a great first WIW - you look lovely already (and those shoes are pretty), I am sure you will learn lots here. I am gradually moving away from t-shirt type tops (as I seemed to wear them everyday, and I was bored) - there are lots of choices out there! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-wiw-sort-of-a-baseline#post-440021 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 16:20:43 +0000 cobaltblue 440021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree - great baseline! Welcome. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-wiw-sort-of-a-baseline#post-440020 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 16:18:09 +0000 Maggie 440020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That actually looks pretty good, and is my uniform too. So I'll be following you around to see your evolution. Love your red flats, that's already a step up from my black boring shoes.<br /> One look that I am going to try for myself, and would probably be good for you too, is wear a tunic and belt, then skinny jeans on the bottom.</p> <p>Keep it up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-wiw-sort-of-a-baseline#post-440014 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 16:05:42 +0000 Midwest Girl 440014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a great basic outfit to build on. You've got an ideal figure for wearing waist-defining tops, and you've come to the perfect site for help on finding them. Thanks for posting! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-wiw-sort-of-a-baseline#post-440011 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 15:49:05 +0000 Shu 440011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi all,<br /> This is my "typical" MOTG look. Jeans and some sort of tee. My standard attempt/technique for waist definition is to wear a tee that is body conscious/clingy? enough that it shows my waist. I'll add a scarf and blazer when it's chilly. I wanted to post this because it's where I want to build from. I want to start finding tops that are more interesting yet comfortable and practical (and affordable - I'm usually an H&amp;M, Target, Old Navy price-point shopper except for things like investment boots). I'd also like to become more proficient at belting pretty tops to define my waist. These are both not-great quality, so I thought the two of them together might equal one picture ;). </p>