https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/get-dressed-and-hope-for-the-best Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:47:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/get-dressed-and-hope-for-the-best/page/2#post-1744821 Thu, 27 Oct 2016 15:03:29 +0000 Anonymous 1744821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gosh you have quite the challenges to deal with in your activities day to day, but I can honestly say that you've risen to the challenge rally well and in fabulous style. You seem to have hit a good balance of variety with some fun prints, good colours, on trend items and&nbsp;great proportions. I really like 1,2, 7 and 9. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/get-dressed-and-hope-for-the-best/page/2#post-1744801 Thu, 27 Oct 2016 14:33:52 +0000 Beth Ann 1744801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shevia: &nbsp;In my first music therapy job, I regularly ran a group with an OT. &nbsp;It was a marvelous combination. &nbsp;I do think they often work in an almost tumble gym sort of setting these days, particularly when working with kids with sensory issues. &nbsp;My work does involve marching and dancing (woohoo) sometimes, along with instrument shlepping. &nbsp;Most of the time, I work at a table, at least part of the session. &nbsp;It gives a structure to the session, and allows a place for the keyboard, drums, etc. &nbsp;I think my dress and leggings look would work really well for the days I work with little kids (most are teens).</p> <p>Denise: &nbsp;Ooh yes, the white pants are only for client meetings at this point. &nbsp;I will have days that they might work, depending on the clients (kids often mean sitting on the carpet) and, saying this gently, the house I'm in! &nbsp;There are pristine homes, where wearing shoes would be a sacrilege, and I try so hard not to scrape the wall with my drum or guitar bag, and then, there are houses where the family is working hard just to get through the day -- with some of their challenges I get that -- I just choose not to sit on the floor! &nbsp;(Oh, and the compliment was really sweet. &nbsp;I attribute it to good lighting!)</p> <p>Lyn: &nbsp;Thanks for affirming my time spent thinking things through! &nbsp;I am not really analytical, but my theatrical bent lends itself to evaluating communication between people and environments. &nbsp;I wouldn't make an accountant or manager, but I'm quick to read and respond to a situation (hopefully most managers have that trait, too).</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/get-dressed-and-hope-for-the-best#post-1744737 Thu, 27 Oct 2016 11:41:56 +0000 lyn67 1744737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I understand what you are meaning when said:""high powered" vibe might be off putting when entering individual homes", so true--the environment where we present ourselves always counts!&nbsp;<br />Then, am so impressed, you have perfect names for each type of outfit, this means you started figuring out what functions your clothes &nbsp;will have to fulfill for getting through a day. I loved the new Tencel dress and other new things(gillet, etc)+ the crop flares and the ivory slip ons, too-think you managed to dress polished and &nbsp;keep your personality and style in all of these! YLF &nbsp;Beth Ann, thank for posting again!:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/get-dressed-and-hope-for-the-best#post-1744699 Thu, 27 Oct 2016 05:44:25 +0000 CocoLion 1744699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi, you look so good. &nbsp;I mean you never seem to age!!! How do you do it? &nbsp;I've seen you post for years and you only seem to look younger.</p> <p>OK now that I got that out of the way, I can recover to comment on your work outfits. &nbsp;I think they all look great for entering people's homes, although I hesitate a bit with the white pants. &nbsp;Can't quite put my finger on it either. &nbsp;Maybe they would work for sit down meetings but not those with a heavy physical aspect? &nbsp;Sorry hope I am not offending the white jeans team here on YLF. &nbsp;Of which I am a member for things like brunch or shopping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/get-dressed-and-hope-for-the-best#post-1744668 Thu, 27 Oct 2016 02:25:21 +0000 Jaime 1744668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These all look super and I would be happy to see you if I were a potential client. I think it is hard to predict what will work best on the job until you things settle into a routine. My sister works with kids as an OT and pretty much sticks to tunics over leggings - but she may be more rough and tumble than you. Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/get-dressed-and-hope-for-the-best#post-1744667 Thu, 27 Oct 2016 02:24:29 +0000 Beth Ann 1744667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Zibbets: &nbsp;I'm a slow learner, but self-care becomes more an more important at this stage of life -- getting a bit older, still raising kids, work, etc. &nbsp;I'm trying to set good habits for the future!</p> <p>Brooklyn: &nbsp;Thanks! &nbsp;The first two are the most polished. &nbsp;I always feel a bit better on the dressier end of the spectrum!</p> <p>Carla: &nbsp;I've always been a jewel tone girl, and I'm glad to hear that others think this one works well for me. &nbsp;I like the way it warms up my grey items (and grey is not nearly as friendly to my complexion).</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/get-dressed-and-hope-for-the-best#post-1744641 Thu, 27 Oct 2016 00:35:55 +0000 Carla 1744641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like Traci, I had a visceral reaction when I came to the combinations with garnet red. This is an amazing colour on you. #2 stands out for me as well, though all the outfits are strong and bear repeating. </p> <p>If you are looking for suggestions, I would suggest bringing that tunic or sweater with you and seeing if you can find some more fab items in that colour! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/get-dressed-and-hope-for-the-best#post-1744637 Thu, 27 Oct 2016 00:13:43 +0000 Brooklyn 1744637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Angie said. These are all great. I particularly like the first two. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/get-dressed-and-hope-for-the-best#post-1744636 Thu, 27 Oct 2016 00:12:27 +0000 Zibbets 1744636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beth Ann, these outfits are great! You look marvelous in all of them: polished, approachable, professional and practical. What I love the most is your attitude about the change and caring for yourself while making all of it work. What a blessing you must be for your clients.Your kindness and peace comes through in your post.</p> <p>I wish you much success with your new gig!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/get-dressed-and-hope-for-the-best#post-1744626 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 23:43:21 +0000 Beth Ann 1744626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>BJ: &nbsp;Yes, we musicians have a term -- "portfolio career." &nbsp;The idea is to have multiple streams of income as a plan, no a desperate tactic. I have a friend who is a composer, teacher, clinician and performer. &nbsp;He has his own planning retreat every year, where he graphs his past income and his upcoming projects, and makes deliberate adjustments to his income streams according to his financial and his creative need.&nbsp;</p> <p>It would just be better if health care and retirement plans would see the light. &nbsp; Good news? &nbsp;We're really healthy and are working to stay that way!</p> <p>Traci: &nbsp;Garnet red is a rich color isn't it? &nbsp;More vibrant than burgundy, but more nuanced than red. &nbsp;#8 is my Rachy native wear tribute. &nbsp;It's a bit Lagenlook, too, the way I have it here. &nbsp;Switching out the footwear would give a bit more structure, but I'm planning on this for my Christmas travels (11 hours in a car each way). &nbsp;The red dress/tunic will be nice for lounging about my inlaws house. &nbsp;</p> <p>Ummlila: &nbsp;It's more work to think of communicating with your look, rather than just pleasing yourself, but I think we all have to think about it, and it doesn't have to be soul crushing! &nbsp;Time to get creative!</p> <p>Chris: &nbsp;Oh, and I'm a vocalist first, so I'm not used to all the instrument chaos! &nbsp;Of course, a guitar never catches a cold!</p> <p>Janet: &nbsp;Thanks for the encouragement. &nbsp;There are plates to juggle, but I don't start early in the day. &nbsp;I'm trying to use the morning (musicians don't like the morning) more mindfully.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/get-dressed-and-hope-for-the-best#post-1744621 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 23:29:56 +0000 Janet 1744621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You say you're not in your zone yet, but all of these look great. Polished and professional yet approachable. It sounds like you've got a lot on your plate and are still sorting things out, so I'm sure you will settle in as time goes on!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/get-dressed-and-hope-for-the-best#post-1744620 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 23:26:55 +0000 Chris987 1744620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Angie and everyone else said...you are looking FAB! &nbsp; know exactly what you mean about not feeling like you are in the "zone" consistently, but you certainly don't need to worry about how you look to others. And kudos to you for all the schlepping of instruments and equipment you have to do. A lot of people don't realize that being a musician means carrying stuff, although most of us don't have to deal with as many instruments as you do I'm tired just thinking about it. :-)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/get-dressed-and-hope-for-the-best#post-1744616 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 22:56:15 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1744616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These outfits are certainly conveying the message you want -- and they look great, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/get-dressed-and-hope-for-the-best#post-1744608 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 22:02:42 +0000 Traci 1744608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are all fantastic, but when I hit 8 and 10 I almost jumped out of my chair because they're so good. &nbsp;Maybe it's that dark red color? &nbsp;I love the warmth on you. &nbsp;I don't feel like I've seen you in something like 8 before and I really really like it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/get-dressed-and-hope-for-the-best#post-1744607 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 22:00:45 +0000 bj1111 1744607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow BethAnn, great plans to pursue your creativity within the confines of E economic reality.</p> <p>Looking forward to hearing how you balance self identity and client expectations. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/get-dressed-and-hope-for-the-best#post-1744605 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 21:49:39 +0000 Beth Ann 1744605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www..."><a href="http://www.." rel="nofollow">http://www..</a>.</a>. you guys are good for the self-esteem!</p> <p>Zoie: &nbsp;Glad you liked the new gillet! &nbsp;It's practical, too, since I run warm, but like the polish of the 3rd piece.</p> <p>Sylvie: &nbsp;So, you noticed the stars and stripes! &nbsp;I love a lightweight scarf.</p> <p>BJ: &nbsp;I think I am by nature more dramatic, in a sort of retro way. &nbsp;I feel like I'm a girl for Belle Epoque, Art Nouveau or the late 30's/early 40s -- with a good dose of updates, of course. &nbsp;I always thought I'd go all Georgia O'Keefe as I got older (or be like an EF model), but it turns out that's not my look at all. What your seeing here is a bit more conventional and casual, but the looks do please me, for the most part. I'll be posting more in the next couple of weeks about how to dress for my clients while feeling like me.</p> <p>Angie: &nbsp;Thanks! &nbsp;I'll be drawing on the forum's creative juices in the new few weeks to expand and refine my new version of "dress for success"</p> <p>Kkcards: &nbsp;Thanks for the well wishes! &nbsp;I'm fortunate, at least, that I'm used to a lot of change and flux!</p> <p>Minimalist: &nbsp;Spoken like an artist! &nbsp;I'm only working part time in this job, even though they wanted me full time and I could have used the benefits. &nbsp;The nature of the work, and the 12-8pm hours that are common would block me from my best creative flow. &nbsp;I've left myself a bit of time to grown another income stream and outlet. &nbsp;I'll do a little voice teaching (best money, in my skill set, but erratic), 1-1 therapy with my employer, and some interactive performances and workshops geared toward growing the creative process in others (group songwriting, singing circles, family and corporate creative music experiences).</p> <p>Suz: &nbsp;I will be doing more posting in the near future, as I can find the time! &nbsp;I meant to add that the leggings in #7 are a subtle leopard, and my shoes are metallic leopard. How's that for subtle maximal (it's a thing, you know). &nbsp;The dress will be a great vacation piece -- summer and winter.</p> <p>Sara: &nbsp;It's been warm here, too! &nbsp;My long necklaces will be worn less this year -- they don't play well with guitars, and can be pulled by other hands! &nbsp;Scarves are going to be more plentiful for me!</p> <p>Kerlyn: &nbsp;I'm a big believe in a soft jacket, and I'm loving the gillet, too! &nbsp;They're all comfortable, but the structure makes the most of my shoulder line and creates a nice line and a bit of polish! &nbsp;</p> <p>Unfrumped: &nbsp;You understand my work environment perfectly! &nbsp;I don't want to look like the Nanny, but I don't want to make a woman struggling all day long with an autistic child to notice that she's still in her yoga pants!</p> <p>BC, Banoffi and Barbara: &nbsp;Thanks so much for the encouragement!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/get-dressed-and-hope-for-the-best#post-1744599 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 20:59:40 +0000 Barbara Diane 1744599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Angie said. :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/get-dressed-and-hope-for-the-best#post-1744596 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 20:52:56 +0000 Banoffi 1744596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look professional, creative and approachable in all the outfits. &nbsp;My favorites are #1 and 6. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/get-dressed-and-hope-for-the-best#post-1744584 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 19:50:31 +0000 Anonymous 1744584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great, and very approachable.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/get-dressed-and-hope-for-the-best#post-1744583 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 19:41:02 +0000 unfrumped 1744583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you're doing a lot better than just dressed! You look fab and approachably dressy. I really think you've made s good point, too. Sometimes, even if not impractical , some very trendy or dramatic outfits just put the focus too much on " me" and that's not always right for the situation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/get-dressed-and-hope-for-the-best#post-1744578 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 19:24:08 +0000 kerlyn 1744578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking fantastic, Beth Ann! &nbsp;My favorites are #2 and #3. &nbsp;The proportions are just so flattering in both.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/get-dressed-and-hope-for-the-best#post-1744515 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 17:31:03 +0000 Sara L. 1744515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are great outfits! &nbsp;I feel like your outfits for work are pulled together yet approachable. &nbsp;Great new jacket and I also love those perforated sneakers. &nbsp;I love #7. &nbsp;I have a chambray dress but I've never tried it with a loose scarf like that. &nbsp;You're giving me some inspiration if the weather would just cool off enough that I could actually wear a scarf. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/get-dressed-and-hope-for-the-best#post-1744513 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 17:28:29 +0000 Suz 1744513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Angie said. You look very approachable and professional. Love every one of these and also love the way you are switching up the silhouettes!&nbsp;</p> <p>Hard to pick faves here but I adore number 1 (of course) and agree with you about the blouse in 4 -- looks really great tucked. And I like how you can dress the pretty peplum up and down. LOVE #7, too -- really glad you posted it.&nbsp;</p> <p>I hope the sales part of the job eases up soon. It's great to see you post. I miss you when you are not around! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/get-dressed-and-hope-for-the-best#post-1744505 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 17:06:19 +0000 minimalist 1744505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fantastic in everything. As well as realistic for the job. Even 7-8 seem like they'd be fab for certain client settings. </p> <p>I know what you mean about this not being "high-powered creative," and I hope that that part of you isn't starving during this segment of your worklife. It takes a different kind of creativity to be meeting people where they are, and these outfits look like you're hitting that particular ball out of the park you're playing in right now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/get-dressed-and-hope-for-the-best#post-1744504 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 16:59:21 +0000 Inge 1744504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I echo everything Angie wrote, Beth Ann, your outfits are professional, modern, creative, fun, and feel very you.</p> <p>Brilliant that you are taking the time to take care of yourself while in this transitional phase at your new job! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/get-dressed-and-hope-for-the-best#post-1744500 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 16:56:18 +0000 kkards 1744500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oh beth ann sounds so stressful! hopefully the client building and scheduling stuff will be over soon and you can get to the heart of your job!</p> <p>in the meantime, you look great...love the longer hair. all fab looks, but if I was picking favs (which I am), I'd say #7 (great silhouette and love the touches of leopard)&nbsp;and #9 (another great silhouette, and that wine color is fab on you!)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/get-dressed-and-hope-for-the-best#post-1744488 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 16:17:08 +0000 Angie 1744488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YAY, Beth Ann. You posted, and look FABULOUS. Rest assured that walking into people's homes - ALL these outfits "say" that you are polished, current, creative, approachable, practical, fun and professional. Rock on.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/get-dressed-and-hope-for-the-best#post-1744485 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 15:35:58 +0000 bj1111 1744485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>beth ann...all of these say high powered creative to me...what do you think you would change to make it say that to you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/get-dressed-and-hope-for-the-best#post-1744483 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 15:24:26 +0000 sylvie55 1744483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love No. 2 (you're right about that jacket) and I love the bit of pattern mixing in No. 9. You are so cute!</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/get-dressed-and-hope-for-the-best#post-1744481 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 15:09:17 +0000 Anonymous 1744481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I mean choose! </p>