https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-high-to-low-which-garnered-the-most-comments-at-work Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:14:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-high-to-low-which-garnered-the-most-comments-at-work/page/2#post-2002067 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 15:49:07 +0000 Christina F. 2002067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you on the shorter length. I'm so used to cheaper shells and camis whose hems roll up on me. It's probably time for me to invest in something more effortless </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-high-to-low-which-garnered-the-most-comments-at-work/page/2#post-2002064 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 15:45:53 +0000 Anonymous 2002064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The EF shell has already proven to be a workhorse. It is exactly the type of essential piece I need and want: &nbsp;I don't even have to think about it or look at it once it's one. And I tell you, this shorter length is like a gift from heaven. &nbsp;The smallest things......etc</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-high-to-low-which-garnered-the-most-comments-at-work/page/2#post-2002057 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 15:36:41 +0000 Christina F. 2002057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>You look great! I am impressed that you can manage such a creative outfit from within the boundaries you've been given. Even if you have to push them a bit.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm glad that EF shell worked out for you. I like that it's a shorter length and may check it out myself.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-high-to-low-which-garnered-the-most-comments-at-work/page/2#post-2002056 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 15:27:40 +0000 unfrumped 2002056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it! Live black and blush. </p> <p>In addition to high/ low, it’s a good example of support act+ statement. And that either one could be high or low price point- what matters is that it’s the RIGHT item. So could be spendy on a “ basic” shell if it’s exactly what works every time, even if someone else might say, you spent THAT on just a ____? and a particular blazer could be inexpensive and better- fitting than lots of more $$ ones. Or vice- versa and will be different for every person.<br /> This is why I tried some spendy brands items to see if someone “ got me” in a really great and USEFUL way, but was strong on returning items and not going, oh, it’s designer so I ought to love it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-high-to-low-which-garnered-the-most-comments-at-work/page/2#post-2002045 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 14:58:37 +0000 nemosmom 2002045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a beautiful way to skirt the rules! Your pattern mixing is brilliant. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-high-to-low-which-garnered-the-most-comments-at-work/page/2#post-2001940 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 05:36:38 +0000 kellygirl 2001940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More love for the jacket! I have a hard time figuring out what is high or low end--unless it has a visible label. Pattern mix looks terrific--you always look so put together! Love this.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-high-to-low-which-garnered-the-most-comments-at-work/page/2#post-2001920 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 04:46:00 +0000 Anonymous 2001920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha - I love how mystified some of you are about my interpretation of the all-black rule. About every 2 months or so, our manager reacts to someone wearing something weird and lays down the law. She threatens to get us all uniforms, at which point &nbsp;I raise my hand in a meeting and shake my head at that horrible thought (zip up black cardigans, short sleeve t-shirts and random pants . I'll quit . ) &nbsp;I wear all black for a week or two &nbsp;until I can't take it anymore and start throwing in pattern . &nbsp;It's all good &nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-high-to-low-which-garnered-the-most-comments-at-work/page/2#post-2001890 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 03:00:36 +0000 Jaime 2001890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fantastic - sometimes people latch onto an item when they don't know exactly what to compliment. Not to say the jacket isn't excellent. Love your hair, earrings, makeup, etc. too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-high-to-low-which-garnered-the-most-comments-at-work/page/2#post-2001837 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:40:28 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2001837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another fan of these colors on you, Lisa. The outfit is fantastic, and I can see why you got compliments. I love the gold hoop earrings with the outfit, too. I have to say the rule-follower in me was a bit aghast when I saw this pic of your "all-black" outfit. Ha ha!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-high-to-low-which-garnered-the-most-comments-at-work/page/2#post-2001826 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 23:55:22 +0000 Anonymous 2001826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much ! On my iPad at work so typing is sketchy at best :). Vivian - I have 2 pair of On the Fly pants : both black , one wide leg and one cropped regular leg . I’m wearing the wide leg ones right now - will try to take a pic . The crops are harder to Jazz up so I cuff them a bit and wear them with a sweater and sneakers .</p> <p>I’m motivated by all of your kind remarks about the earthier colours working so well . I’ll to look out for more of it . I do love working with those makeup colours, so I guess it makes sense ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-high-to-low-which-garnered-the-most-comments-at-work/page/2#post-2001754 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 20:48:37 +0000 The Cat 2001754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The jacket is GORGEOUS with your beatiful colouring. Hope that black with elements of earth tones is allowed at your work, or at least will be tolerated. Requiring all black outfits sounds rather rigid to me, especially as many (most?) people really needs to soften the black near their faces if they don't want to look like coming straight from a traditional funeral. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-high-to-low-which-garnered-the-most-comments-at-work/page/2#post-2001746 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 20:37:19 +0000 Angie 2001746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER jacket and scarf pattern mix, <b>Lisa</b>. And good job pushing the all-black dress code! Glad the EF shell worked out too.&nbsp;</p> <p>You were made to wear those earth tones. I LOVE them with your complexion and blonde hair. It looks sooo flattering and ALIVE. I'm not the only one who thinks so - clearly Lovely to receive compliments. Rock on.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-high-to-low-which-garnered-the-most-comments-at-work/page/2#post-2001712 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 19:11:04 +0000 rachylou 2001712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brilliant! Now I have to go checkout all the teen stores... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-high-to-low-which-garnered-the-most-comments-at-work/page/2#post-2001706 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 19:01:34 +0000 anchie 2001706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the pattern mix, and jacket seems like a fabulous find. But if you are getting away with this combination it means that so many other options are also possible that are not all black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-high-to-low-which-garnered-the-most-comments-at-work/page/2#post-2001699 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 18:50:14 +0000 Jenn 2001699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the colors in that jacket...you're definitely pushing the limits of "all black" though. I can see why it garnered so many compliments! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-high-to-low-which-garnered-the-most-comments-at-work/page/2#post-2001672 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 18:13:04 +0000 Bonnie 2001672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can see why you got so many compliments, it's a fun, unique, and beautiful outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-high-to-low-which-garnered-the-most-comments-at-work/page/2#post-2001644 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 17:11:37 +0000 Kim M 2001644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm enjoying the rebel in you-ha!&nbsp; The jacket was a great find (I agree on not matching in back, but as someone previously stated, being that it's florals it may not be so bad).&nbsp; It's true that sometimes it's almost impossible to tell between high and low *except* for the price tag.&nbsp; I have three of the EF shells, two of them are stretchy, cami ones.&nbsp; I agree they are workhorses.&nbsp; Thanks for the scarf print mix inspiration.&nbsp; I have that scarf in a different color-way and haven't thought to do that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-high-to-low-which-garnered-the-most-comments-at-work/page/2#post-2001635 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 16:41:51 +0000 Suz 2001635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fun jacket and the pattern mix is fantastic! I think it works because they are in scale. Graveyard chic! Which is even funnier when you consider you're working in a health-related establishment. Way to subvert the rules!&nbsp;</p> <p>It's funny how those inexpensive pieces sometimes launch a whole new direction. If you can do this at work, who knows what else you'll get away with?!&nbsp;</p> <p>The EF shell is fabulous -- I knew it would be a super essential for you. I would like to find one in (ahem) navy. Despite my moratorium.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-high-to-low-which-garnered-the-most-comments-at-work/page/2#post-2001630 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 16:36:35 +0000 Anonymous 2001630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had thought of leopard, snake, or dark floral of some sort-mainly as it gets towards spring (eventually....). By April, at least I start wanting to wear anything but black shoes, even though its still cold! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-high-to-low-which-garnered-the-most-comments-at-work/page/2#post-2001627 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 16:26:12 +0000 karen13 2001627@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous. Love the jacket scarf combo. I always love seeing your McQueen, but I would never have guessed how well they would work together. Keep pushing the envelope! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-high-to-low-which-garnered-the-most-comments-at-work#post-2001623 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 16:15:00 +0000 viva 2001623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking beautiful as ever, Lisa. That jacket is so interesting, and the colors are gorgeous and unexpected. </p> <p>I went and took a look at the "On the Fly" pants you and Carla mention: they look comfortable and maybe a good choice for me, given my midsection issues .... but I worry about feeling blah. How do you rev them up? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-high-to-low-which-garnered-the-most-comments-at-work#post-2001620 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 16:01:09 +0000 Janet 2001620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can see why the jacket got so many compliments — it’s evident you have a good eye for things that look more expensive than they are. I love finds like that! It’s always fun when my husband plays “guess the price” and he’s way, way off, in awe of my bargain-finding ways. </p> <p>I may have to investigate that tank — I had an EF one a few years ago but it was too long for me and always felt a little sloppy and overwhelming. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-high-to-low-which-garnered-the-most-comments-at-work#post-2001603 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 15:22:00 +0000 Anonymous 2001603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry Carla - I clicked on something inadvertently. It's back there now. &nbsp;I have 15 million pair of black pants now, and none of them is perfect, really, except for the On the Fly ...which are pretty casual. &nbsp;And yes, they are a little lightweight for winter , but are ok for work #2 . &nbsp;That althetic vibe etc. I think I'll wear them today in fact! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-high-to-low-which-garnered-the-most-comments-at-work#post-2001602 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 15:17:11 +0000 Carla 2001602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Unfortunately I missed your selfie post (you took it down ?). I like the combined finds though, and can sort of visualize what it might look like. </p> <p>Have you found a perfect pair of black pants yet? Tribal runs short on me. I tried the Lulu 'On the Fly' after you wrote about them and have a feeling they are going to be favourites for 2019. They are just a little lightweight for winter. (So thanks for the recommendation.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-high-to-low-which-garnered-the-most-comments-at-work#post-2001591 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 15:01:14 +0000 Anonymous 2001591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Katerina - our ideas of quirky clearly differ &nbsp; </p> <p>sun tiger - I suppose printed shoes are ok , but I've never considered it. I'm not really drawn to them - with the exception of a leopard/animal type print. &nbsp;I do wear sneakers with fur trim, patent sneakers with huge grosgrain laces, and all other sorts of odd shoes, including studded and silver chain trim combat boots. I think the young ones don't know what to make of me sometimes . This is all for my own entertainment , of course.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-high-to-low-which-garnered-the-most-comments-at-work#post-2001590 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 14:59:20 +0000 Anonymous 2001590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good morning gryffin ! &nbsp;Yes, the middle one is the piece I bought. &nbsp;I had always gravitated toward longer tops because I hate exposing "that" area (I'm not the slimmest chick on the block any more &nbsp;and get a little puffy in that area , ha) , but longer tops are so dreary and shapeless on me, I've discovered. &nbsp;I will most certainly duplicate this when I can - although it came in at close to $200 &nbsp;by the time the exchange and duties were paid. Damn Canadian dollar. That V neck looks good too - not too low. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-high-to-low-which-garnered-the-most-comments-at-work#post-2001588 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 14:51:30 +0000 Katerina 2001588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa, this is AWESOME! Flowers and sculls. And you don’t do quirky ? This outfit is sooo good and sooo quirky, love it. The jacket is fabulous, how fun it was such a find. No stone unturned.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-high-to-low-which-garnered-the-most-comments-at-work#post-2001581 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 14:41:30 +0000 gryffin 2001581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa - this is a divine outfit!&nbsp; The pattern mixing of the lovely jacket with the McQ scarf, to my eye really launches it into chic and I do think it was the perfect use of the word from your colleague.&nbsp;Even men know it when they see it!! love the dark floral on you, reminds me of the allsaints flora mortis which I never could find the right piece.&nbsp; Moody, interesting, soft and looks amazing with your coloring.&nbsp; &nbsp; EF makes the best tops for suits.&nbsp; Is the middle one the one you bought or the cami?&nbsp; I have them both.&nbsp; I did not buy the vee neck but looked at it.&nbsp; The two cropped shells are perfect for untucked or faux tuck for me.&nbsp; Also I would recommend looking out for the identical pieces in cotton&nbsp; jersey - they are less expensive but I love them for the sweaty summer.&nbsp; I agree due to their perfection they are worth the price point, they do go on sale so I would stalk consistently until you have a little pile of them for ever day.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />Bijou - such an elegant capsule and yes the color is so unexpected.&nbsp; You and Lisa look wonderful in lighter shades it really resonates with your hair color and works brilliantly!&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-high-to-low-which-garnered-the-most-comments-at-work#post-2001580 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 14:37:42 +0000 Anonymous 2001580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad the EF has become a workhorse so quickly-duplicate when you can! Great jacket too, and unexpected with the McQueen. I have some floral sandals that are also compliment magnets, that cost somewhere around $30.<br /> Are you allowed to wear black printed shoes at all, or only solid black? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-high-to-low-which-garnered-the-most-comments-at-work#post-2001578 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 14:30:01 +0000 Elizabeth P 2001578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Thanks Lisa.&nbsp; There is a store near(ish) to me that stocks a ton of EF, and given that is part of the "system", they may well have it, so will check it out next time I'm there.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I forgot to comment on Tribal.&nbsp; I used to love and wear a lot of tribal, they seem to be a good fit for me.&nbsp; I think the boutiques I got it at, closed, because I haven't seen it in a while.&nbsp; Tks for the reminder!<br /></div> </p>