https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fuchsia-suit-deconstructed-styling-fun-pic-heavy Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:43:34 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fuchsia-suit-deconstructed-styling-fun-pic-heavy/page/2#post-601949 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:31:30 +0000 Kirti 601949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My faves are the outfits with the denim jacket </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fuchsia-suit-deconstructed-styling-fun-pic-heavy/page/2#post-601946 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:26:07 +0000 Angie 601946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#7 is the way to go! (Trousers need heavy alteration in my mind, Suz). </p> <p>Once altered, I love #4 too :)</p> <p>Adore #17!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fuchsia-suit-deconstructed-styling-fun-pic-heavy/page/2#post-601944 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:18:28 +0000 ManidipaM 601944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! The weird skirt outfit is my favourite actually :-D</p> <p>Also love the white shirt and black shirt and white skirt looks, and of course 7 and 11.</p> <p>Such a fabulous, fabulous find, Suz! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fuchsia-suit-deconstructed-styling-fun-pic-heavy/page/2#post-601835 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 05:34:10 +0000 Deborah 601835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, Greg and Angie left on the 12th and were to be away for 10 days. So they should be back or almost back (I think I am 24 hrs ahead of you). Can't wait to hear what she thinks </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fuchsia-suit-deconstructed-styling-fun-pic-heavy/page/2#post-601834 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 05:29:05 +0000 Deborah 601834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, in answer to your questions, I wouldn't shorten the pants, I think the length works beautifully on you. And yes you can wear the jacket. It looks fabulous and it very flattering on you.</p> <p>The combinations I love are 6, 8, 9 (the Docs look amazing) 10/11 an 16/17. I don't love the pairing with the white skirt:(</p> <p>Given the fabric, do you see these peices are special occasion wear or everyday?</p> <p>Its an amazing suit!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fuchsia-suit-deconstructed-styling-fun-pic-heavy/page/2#post-601780 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 03:29:36 +0000 Kyle 601780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Holy smokes! There are some incredibly creative and gorgeous combos, which have already been pretty consistently identified. I can't get my head around the pink pants. They make me think 80s or 90s. But the pieces without the pants work so wonderfully, jacket included. You are a master mixer. I'd love to spend a day with you in my closet, Suz. You have a good eye. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fuchsia-suit-deconstructed-styling-fun-pic-heavy/page/2#post-601743 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:22:26 +0000 Anonymous 601743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some really good ideas here Suz. For the top, how about wearing it open over a T-shirt, like a waist-coat? It would give you that SNP coverage along with some structure and if you left it unbuttoned, it might look less 90's. Just a thought. </p> <p>Angie, look away indeed! I get very cheeky when she's gone! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fuchsia-suit-deconstructed-styling-fun-pic-heavy/page/2#post-601736 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:10:11 +0000 Beth Ann 601736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK -- had to go to page 2 to comment! That means you have a hit on your hands, Suz! Very creative remixing -- you're a master! FWIW I'm not sure I'd alter the pants. I think the ease is part of "the look." What's the count now? 15-16 different mixes? Woohoo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fuchsia-suit-deconstructed-styling-fun-pic-heavy/page/2#post-601684 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:50:27 +0000 Jaime 601684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Ok, I have only skimmed the responses, but I will add my two cents. On first look, I loved the combinations with the denim and dark colors and the combinations with tan or brown less so. Except, I really liked the belted with long skirt (I think the last one). I do understand what you mean about a tight waist and big hips - some clothes are cut that way, and they never fit me because I am built exactly the opposite. Since you have a narrow waist, I think it works on you. There is no way this was not a worthwhile purchase, but I think you should absolutely bump this up when Angie gets back in terms of the fine tuning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fuchsia-suit-deconstructed-styling-fun-pic-heavy/page/2#post-601678 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:46:13 +0000 Suz 601678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will definitely post the pants for Angie when she gets back. Does anyone know when that is? </p> <p>Jonesy, the texture of the fabric is actually very soft and thin, almost but not quite drapey. I think it appears stiffer and perhaps heavier in the pics than it is in real life. In the pics it almost looks brocade-weight. But not in real life. </p> <p>I see what you mean about wondering how it could work for daytime. I do think I'd wear the top in the day without any worries. I don't mean a work-at-home day, but if I were going out for a fun lunch or going to a meeting or giving a presentation. </p> <p>I haven't even tried it with black - only the navy. I do have black items to wear the pieces with, but thought it might be too harsh for my colouring and maybe a bit dated. But I can definitely try! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fuchsia-suit-deconstructed-styling-fun-pic-heavy/page/2#post-601656 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:17:48 +0000 missvee 601656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay without looking at the other replies, my favourites are 8,9,13,14 ( all FAB!!!) and 3,12, and 17. #4 seems a bit boring by comparison. And I think I like the pants just as they are. Suggest you get some wear out of them before you decide to shorten them. Lovely colour on you!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fuchsia-suit-deconstructed-styling-fun-pic-heavy/page/2#post-601644 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 23:31:32 +0000 Jonesy 601644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the idea of posting this suit for Angie when she returns. She will know precisely what to do! </p> <p>Two inches in length available on the pants, you say :)? Maybe making these full-length would be the way to go? It's funny: In some of the pics, I really like the pants as-is, in others I think the fabric just looks a teeny bit stiff to be such a voluminous silhouette (through the thighs esp.). But maybe if they were full-length that would help to balance out the fullness? Satin also photographs "big" so maybe in person they look different?</p> <p>My faves out of this batch are 6, 9, and 17. I guess I really love this color paired with black, and have a hard time envisioning the silk sateen for daytime. BTW, count me in as pro-Mandarin collar for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fuchsia-suit-deconstructed-styling-fun-pic-heavy/page/2#post-601642 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 23:30:38 +0000 Anonymous 601642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love! So many fun pieces to mix and match. </p> <p>I really like the pants shortened. You know you could also make a pair of cuffed shorts out of them, a shorts suit is soooo much fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fuchsia-suit-deconstructed-styling-fun-pic-heavy/page/2#post-601632 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 23:04:32 +0000 cheryl 601632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So many great looks. I love the set together as well as split up. I also love mandarin collars and am so surprised how many don't. Suz, do you wear flats at all because I am envisioning it with some pretty ballet flats, sequin, or metallic or black or even some heels with a lower vamp. I think the length wouldn't bother everyone so much then, although I don't see the big issue with with either the fit or length of these pants. It's also obvious you love the suit, so really, it shouldn't matter what any of us say. I hope you wear it lots and get plenty of happiness from it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fuchsia-suit-deconstructed-styling-fun-pic-heavy/page/2#post-601621 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:40:35 +0000 nicoleb 601621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#9 was my favorite but you look awesome in all of these! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fuchsia-suit-deconstructed-styling-fun-pic-heavy/page/2#post-601601 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:49:42 +0000 annagybe 601601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#4 and #7 are my favorites. I used to love mandarin collars in the 80's and early 90's. I think I od'ed on them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fuchsia-suit-deconstructed-styling-fun-pic-heavy#post-601599 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:46:52 +0000 mm88 601599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! This is awesome! :D</p> <p>Thanks for sharing. Lots of great ideas here. I agree about the mandarin collar. Gorgeous and so classy! :)</p> <p>I especially love 11, you were able to make it more casual/relaxed with the jeans. Who would have thought?! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fuchsia-suit-deconstructed-styling-fun-pic-heavy#post-601596 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:42:27 +0000 Anonymous 601596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love #9 thru #13, #16 and #8 with a different shoe. My favorite is #17. I do prefer the deconstructed versions overall.<br /> ETA: Don't give up on the pants just yet. I think they can be tailored to a more modern cut. If this was me, I would wait for Angie to return and ask for her direct opinion on them. If you can get around the pants issue, a nice two piece suit is killer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fuchsia-suit-deconstructed-styling-fun-pic-heavy#post-601592 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:39:16 +0000 fern 601592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just gorgeous - what a color for you! I like mandarin collars, for the record This one suits you.<br /> I love 9 &amp; 17. Perfect.<br /> I can't imagine wearing 5 (so much fuchsia!), but you look fantastic. I hope you find the right occasion for that one. I do see what others are pointing out about the extra fabric in the pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fuchsia-suit-deconstructed-styling-fun-pic-heavy#post-601588 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:32:42 +0000 sarah 601588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I like the pieces on their own the best (well, not entirely on their own, but you know what i mean). I LOVE #9. I also like #16/17 quite a lot. I actually like mandarin collars, and I think that this one looks best when it's not competing with another collar. And I think a mandarin collar suits your style. I also like 8, 11, and 12.</p> <p>What fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fuchsia-suit-deconstructed-styling-fun-pic-heavy#post-601545 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:06:33 +0000 Vicki 601545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Time to add my thoughts on your deconstructed versions, and you'll be seeing quite few #s: I really like 1, 4, 6, 8, 9 (Sara twin!), 11, 13, 14 (the bookending is quite nice here), and, of course, 18, because we can all identify with this photo, which is so real and precious. I think we've all committed a few fashion crimes, as Una, has said, and Angie weighing in will be helpful. Among others, mine is probably PPL violations. I don't want you to get rid of any of these three pieces, Suz, and I think the elongated slit could work very nicely.</p> <p>ETA: I was also thinking about lengthening, because that's more of what I personally like, but I forgot to mention it, so I'm glad Diana said this in her post. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fuchsia-suit-deconstructed-styling-fun-pic-heavy#post-601540 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:57:29 +0000 Suz 601540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not sure, Diana - good question! I'll bet there is an inch there to play with, which might be enough, eh? I'll have a look.</p> <p>ETA - TWO inches. Probably couldn't let that down all the way because you'd want some finishing to hold the fabric...and I don't know if there is that much extra in the lining. But lengthening is a definite possibility. </p> <p>Maybe I'll wait til Angie returns and start a "shorten/ lengthen/ slim/ leave loose on top thread." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fuchsia-suit-deconstructed-styling-fun-pic-heavy#post-601530 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:44:25 +0000 Diana 601530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 8, 9, 13, 14, and 17. 17 is actually my favorite - I'm not surprised that I like the "weird" one! </p> <p>Maybe a crazy idea, but could the pants be lengthened? Is there any hem allowance at the bottom? Otherwise shortened to the length in #7 looks good too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fuchsia-suit-deconstructed-styling-fun-pic-heavy#post-601525 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:38:16 +0000 lyn67 601525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Missed your first thread on this suit (what a bargain!), but I am so delighted about that fuchsia on You! LOVE LOVE LOVE. I like many of your stylings here, particulary the 1,6,8-9, 10-11, 12-13-14(my faves), 15 (sans belt!) and actually quite loved the nr. 17(so dressy and different) but nr. 18 is THE BEST!:-)<br /> I like the longer jacket with a skirt, so the length of a pencil changes proportions to my eyes (so doesn't cut you in half anymore!) I very much like the mandarin collarred top, and also like the pants as they are, but would like them better with low vamp shoes, parTicullary kitten heels, or ballet flats of a kind (maybe with a bit of wedge or inch heeled).<br /> But LOL! You have such a gorgeous smile and do, I'm sure people don't really mind what you are wearring:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fuchsia-suit-deconstructed-styling-fun-pic-heavy#post-601513 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:23:48 +0000 Suz 601513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Harmonica - great suggestion to add a slit at the calf. There's already a small one. If I shorten but keep a slit, it could help. </p> <p>Sveta - yeah, I'm an hourglass but tending toward rectangle. And these are just cut full in the hips. Jonesy suggests narrowing that area and maybe shortening a touch. Since she is the queen of pants, I am listening hard. </p> <p>I'll try to get a pic of the top later on. My daughter's out now. The come up to my natural waist, what my daughter called a CRAZY high rise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fuchsia-suit-deconstructed-styling-fun-pic-heavy#post-601512 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:22:35 +0000 Transcona Shannon 601512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the "Look Away Angie" thread idea - lol! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fuchsia-suit-deconstructed-styling-fun-pic-heavy#post-601509 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:19:11 +0000 CocoLion 601509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#9 is k-worthy for sure!! 4-5-6 (given an alteration of the pants), and 15-16-17 are also very fab! </p> <p>I see now that the pants are lined. I would take them in in both the thighs and calves, but that may make it difficult to sit down as this isn't a stretch silk. An alteration could easily exceed the entire cost of the outfit. Hmmm. What to do? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fuchsia-suit-deconstructed-styling-fun-pic-heavy#post-601506 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:13:43 +0000 Sveta 601506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, you are 100% right: even the jacket alone in this color, quality and fabrication is worth more than $20. Can we see the trousers with the top exposed? I am curious how they can be tight in the waist and loose in the hips - you are hourglass, right? For me it is usually another way around...:-)<br /> I don't have an issue with mandarin collars per say, it is just I had that sleeveless mandarin collar top which was voted down by Angie but I like yours much better, especially layered over shirts! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fuchsia-suit-deconstructed-styling-fun-pic-heavy#post-601505 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:12:43 +0000 HelenInCanada 601505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Go with your gut on this one, Suz. The mandarin collar is *amazing* on you. That piece is a statement for *your* style!!! I don't get the mandarin issues here, either. My first impression when I saw that top was WOW. The neckline is SO elegant yet different from the more widely-worn modern classic pieces - and that gives it extra interest in my eyes!</p> <p>Your outfit permutations - I'm overwhelmed. I had to write them down. My picks: 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 13, 16, 17! Love that last crazy-bed shot! I've always imagined what cyclones YLFers rooms must look like in the midst of these pic-heavy posts...lol! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fuchsia-suit-deconstructed-styling-fun-pic-heavy#post-601503 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:11:01 +0000 texstyle 601503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I started liking them at #8. And many of them are great when you just use one piece from the suit. I think the pants in particular are more troublesome and I know I'm not in the majority but I def. don't like all three or really even 2 of the suit pieces together.</p> <p>I think the pants might look better altered and in my mind I see a solid dark or bold non-printed long sleeved blouse that is silky, sheer sleeved and somewhat fitted (at least in the waist and torso) but could have more billowy sleeves to help balance the visual weight of the pants. Dressy heels and dressy bag - a very "night out" look. </p>