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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: From dull to a bit more dapper. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-dull-to-a-bit-more-dapper Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 22 May 2026 08:30:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Anonymous on "From dull to a bit more dapper." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-dull-to-a-bit-more-dapper#post-1921543 Tue, 22 May 2018 23:07:35 +0000 Anonymous 1921543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ As a jewelry junkie, I very much enjoy seeing your collection. I have leopard bangles like your zebra that I am now itching to wear. Ty! Your outfits, esp the zebra cardi, are great. The Cat on "From dull to a bit more dapper." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-dull-to-a-bit-more-dapper#post-1921540 Tue, 22 May 2018 22:33:58 +0000 The Cat 1921540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You have such a happy and sunny radiance that I find it hard to believe that you could ever look dull. You look amazing in #4. Angie on "From dull to a bit more dapper." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-dull-to-a-bit-more-dapper#post-1921422 Tue, 22 May 2018 13:43:59 +0000 Angie 1921422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ #2 and #4 are my faves. I love the way you paired your zebra cardi and bracelet. SOOO 2018. Nicely done.  Windchime on "From dull to a bit more dapper." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-dull-to-a-bit-more-dapper#post-1921301 Tue, 22 May 2018 01:20:37 +0000 Windchime 1921301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ “Dull” is not a term I would ever apply to your style, Mainelady! I love your yellow blouse; I’m sure it would look fab with white. And, as others have said, you look stunning in red. Wonderful jewelry, too! JAileen on "From dull to a bit more dapper." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-dull-to-a-bit-more-dapper#post-1921299 Tue, 22 May 2018 01:07:21 +0000 JAileen 1921299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ 4 is really great. I also really like the yellow blouse in 2. And of course fab jewelry. unfrumped on "From dull to a bit more dapper." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-dull-to-a-bit-more-dapper#post-1921296 Tue, 22 May 2018 00:56:43 +0000 unfrumped 1921296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Whoa, too hard oneself indeed. Colors at fab in 4. I actually like #1, blue & orange fab and the shoes nod to the darker jacket. Mainelady on "From dull to a bit more dapper." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-dull-to-a-bit-more-dapper#post-1921285 Tue, 22 May 2018 00:20:57 +0000 Mainelady 1921285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sterling, it makes me happy to think I had a little part in prompting you to wear some of your special jewelry. Enjoy the memories and let the happiness factor wash over you. Anonymous on "From dull to a bit more dapper." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-dull-to-a-bit-more-dapper#post-1921260 Mon, 21 May 2018 22:52:33 +0000 Anonymous 1921260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look AMAZING.  The colors and proportions are perfection.   It is because of you that I am making it a point to wear more of my sentimental jewelry.  I thank you for that ...... Mainelady on "From dull to a bit more dapper." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-dull-to-a-bit-more-dapper#post-1921250 Mon, 21 May 2018 22:31:43 +0000 Mainelady 1921250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Jussie and Cardiff Girl, you may be right. Perhaps the dark color of the cardi is what is throwing the first outfit off. I’ll try a lighter color next time. Bijou, the photos really are helpful. For some reason I get much more info than studying an outfit in the mirror or a flat lay. Thank you Ms. Maven I’m not sure if my stacking methods will be helpful, but here’s what I do: I look for a mix of metals, widths, materials and colors. I also mix high end with inexpensive pieces. I try to have at least one bracelet that picks up a color from my outfit. If I have one mixed metal bracelet, then any of the others will usually work with it. I like to mix bangles, links, beads and cuffs together. I usually lay a few out on the dresser to eye while getting dressed. Then I do a couple of tries to see which order looks the most interesting, or if one slides too easily under another. It is a maximal look, so it can take some getting used to. Happy stacking! If you give it a try I would love to see pics! MsMaven on "From dull to a bit more dapper." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-dull-to-a-bit-more-dapper#post-1921176 Mon, 21 May 2018 17:36:03 +0000 MsMaven 1921176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love your #4 combination. What a great jacket! Now that warm weather is (almost) here, I'm wearing more bracelets and finding that making combinations of several at once is trickier than I would have thought. Love yours--maybe you could give us some tips on how to do it. Cardiff girl on "From dull to a bit more dapper." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-dull-to-a-bit-more-dapper#post-1921155 Mon, 21 May 2018 16:22:31 +0000 Cardiff girl 1921155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I actually like the proportions of outfit #1 on you,maybe a lighter coloured topper would have changed your mind about this one and I agree with the other commentators #4is fab!so sorry not to see your tiara! Bijou on "From dull to a bit more dapper." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-dull-to-a-bit-more-dapper#post-1921115 Mon, 21 May 2018 12:52:48 +0000 Bijou 1921115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Now I think you have been harsh on yourself. Outfit 3/4 is amazing - so yes I can see that one making you feel fantastic and the tiara would have been so fun with that outfit. However, the other two are really nice as well. It is interesting though to see photos, I know myself, it helps to see how to improve outfits afterwards and analyse how I can make things work better. I love your happiness factors, a great way to add fun and personality to even the most subtle outfit. RobinF on "From dull to a bit more dapper." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-dull-to-a-bit-more-dapper#post-1921107 Mon, 21 May 2018 12:27:50 +0000 RobinF 1921107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great looks! 3/4 is my favorite also, love the zebra jacket. I also love your top in #2 but agree I would like it better with white. cindysmith on "From dull to a bit more dapper." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-dull-to-a-bit-more-dapper#post-1921104 Mon, 21 May 2018 12:22:24 +0000 cindysmith 1921104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look great in 3&4, and I can tell you FEEL good too <3 Cee on "From dull to a bit more dapper." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-dull-to-a-bit-more-dapper#post-1921097 Mon, 21 May 2018 12:03:20 +0000 Cee 1921097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ ...and not a rascawy cowlneck in sight ! jussie on "From dull to a bit more dapper." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-dull-to-a-bit-more-dapper#post-1921078 Mon, 21 May 2018 09:56:04 +0000 jussie 1921078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ 3/4 is brilliant. I really like number 2 aswell, I think it’s really very sweet. Number one? Not sure but I think the proportions aren’t as awesome, and perhaps the dark cardi is too much contrast against the light pants. Still very presentable though. Thanks for sharing. krishnidoux on "From dull to a bit more dapper." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-dull-to-a-bit-more-dapper#post-1921077 Mon, 21 May 2018 09:45:03 +0000 krishnidoux 1921077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You have an amazing jewelry collection. I am so jealous! The pairings shown here are all to die for. I looked at 5 and think, It's the nicest, but then, I see 6 and No this one even better and by the time I reach 7 I don't know which one to chose as my fave. They all are.  As for the outfit, I am with you, 3/4 sings on you. Mainelady on "From dull to a bit more dapper." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-dull-to-a-bit-more-dapper#post-1921074 Mon, 21 May 2018 09:23:26 +0000 Mainelady 1921074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you all for your kind comments. When we know, we know, right? The 3,4 outfit I knew was a good one and felt great all day. When the first two outfits fell short of my expectations, I didn’t have time to change, so had to work a bit harder to boost my mood. Enter the happiness factors. Torontogirl, subtle is a good word and much kinder than dull. Thank you. Joy and like the season, the bracelets are quickly becoming an essential part of my style. You will be seeing more of them. Katerina, the zebra bracelet was given to me by a colleague to commemorate a presentation we gave last week. She bought a matching one for herself. Fun! The cameo is an old family piece. I hadn’t worn it for years. It made me happy to take her out for a spin. One of my goals is to wear more of my jewelry. Katerina on "From dull to a bit more dapper." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-dull-to-a-bit-more-dapper#post-1921032 Mon, 21 May 2018 04:32:25 +0000 Katerina 1921032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Mainelady, 3/4 outfit is GORGEOUS. Everything is perfect together and you look stunning in the red and in the zebra on red. I like 1. Really like the pants with the orange top and the shorter necklace, The dark topper is good too, but maybe, as you say, try one with more structure. No 2 is pretty. It will be also nice with lighter bottoms, I think. What a marvelous collection of bracelets! The zebra one and the cameo especially take my breath away. Like the Season on "From dull to a bit more dapper." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-dull-to-a-bit-more-dapper#post-1921018 Mon, 21 May 2018 02:42:48 +0000 Like the Season 1921018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look really put together in all your photos, but your outfit in 3/4 is a standout. Your bracelets make me happy, too. Jaime on "From dull to a bit more dapper." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-dull-to-a-bit-more-dapper#post-1921010 Mon, 21 May 2018 02:15:57 +0000 Jaime 1921010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Your favorite is my favorite too. Elegant and fun - I love zebra print! Anonymous on "From dull to a bit more dapper." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-dull-to-a-bit-more-dapper#post-1920996 Mon, 21 May 2018 01:35:45 +0000 Anonymous 1920996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes, yes, you do look great. Your happiness factors are my favorite part. Thank you for posting them. Brooklyn on "From dull to a bit more dapper." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-dull-to-a-bit-more-dapper#post-1920993 Mon, 21 May 2018 01:27:51 +0000 Brooklyn 1920993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes, you look great. I like the idea of the yellow top in 2 with white jeans also. No 3/4 is wow! Cee on "From dull to a bit more dapper." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-dull-to-a-bit-more-dapper#post-1920980 Mon, 21 May 2018 00:26:05 +0000 Cee 1920980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look great, ML Helena on "From dull to a bit more dapper." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-dull-to-a-bit-more-dapper#post-1920976 Sun, 20 May 2018 23:52:25 +0000 Helena 1920976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Mainelady, I wouldn't have said dull ... subtle perhaps? I agree though, you shine in 3 & 4; can you ever wear red! Love the happiness factors Mainelady on "From dull to a bit more dapper." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-dull-to-a-bit-more-dapper#post-1920963 Sun, 20 May 2018 22:35:24 +0000 Mainelady 1920963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Here are a few WIW last week. All were working in my mind’s eye. I am thankful to have the pics to study, so I can make some adjustments next time. 1) I liked the color combo. The pants are a very light blue and white stripe. Ugh. The topper erased any shape I thought I had. A jean jacket would have been much better. 2) This outfit worked ok. I did like the gray pants with the blouse, but will go with white pants, or a white jean skirt in the future. 3,4). My fave outfit of the week. I was happy that the preplanning actually worked and the outfit came together. These are my fave pair of wide leg crops. 5,6,7). What is a post from me without a little peek at my happiness factors? I wore the tiara with outfit 3,4, but didn’t get a picture. Maybe next time.....HA! Thank you for looking and for any thoughts you care to share. I co to use to learn so much from you all.