https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gilet-and-booties-oh-my Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:34:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gilet-and-booties-oh-my#post-1962255 Sun, 07 Oct 2018 02:26:02 +0000 Jaime 1962255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this outfit! Scarf plus gilet plus jeans plus booties all fabulous. Weather is not such a bad reason to move actually. It affects us every single day. Just a thought ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gilet-and-booties-oh-my#post-1962129 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 18:00:47 +0000 Katerina 1962129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look amazing, Suz. LOVE this outfit, especially the gilet combined with the wide cropped jeans and dressy boots - fantastic silhouette. And of course the beautiful scarf - bag combo with it. You are so stylish! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gilet-and-booties-oh-my#post-1962111 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 17:38:38 +0000 Anonymous 1962111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love a good epiphany </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gilet-and-booties-oh-my#post-1962108 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 17:32:29 +0000 Karie 1962108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fantastic as always. Glad you’re getting more wear out of that gorgeous gilet! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gilet-and-booties-oh-my#post-1962103 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 17:28:48 +0000 Suz 1962103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sarah, thank you -- I have written a post about it! :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gilet-and-booties-oh-my#post-1962096 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 16:31:42 +0000 SarahD8 1962096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic! Your happiness factor shines right through. All the elements of this outfit work together so harmoniously!</p> <p>You mentioned in Angie’s challenge thread that you had done a big edit pre-move. Personally I would love to hear more details about that — commenting here bc I’m not sure if you would see my response on the other thread. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gilet-and-booties-oh-my#post-1962086 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 15:57:15 +0000 Suz 1962086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Angie</b>, I'm in Vancouver, which is a bit cooler and rainier than Victoria. We are not sure how long we will stay here -- it's a year at least with a possibility of longer, depending on family needs.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks for sharing my excitement! <b>Sterling</b>, I had to laugh at the thought of moving especially to fix a fashion problem. That's definitely getting one's priorities straight, right? ;)&nbsp;</p> <p>I love wider legs right now. Much like <b>Lisa P </b>I had an epiphany the other day. It wasn't Cindy Crawford who sparked mine but a more ordinary young woman wearing a 3/4 length plaid wool coat over wide crops and booties. (Hey, this is Vancouver. It was pouring, so she also had an umbrella.;) ) I took one look at her and one look at my own legs encased in skinnies and thought, of my skinnies, <b>FEH</b>! I'm <b>DONE</b> with you!&nbsp;</p> <p>Of course, I'm not <b>really </b>done. I'll still wear skinnies, especially in winter. They're too practical to get rid of. And if we do move back to Ontario they're a necessity. But for now I'm having fun with the new silhouette.&nbsp;</p> <p>Wide leg crops were another item that had a short season in my former climate. I figured out how to layer with long underwear and/or tights, but they are less comfortable that way and more bulky. Plus, there was the cold ankle issue. But wonder of wonders -- in this climate (at least in the transitional seasons) it's not seasonally confused to wear crops with booties and a small gap showing the skin. My tall sock booties fill the gap but some of my other booties (even the higher shaft ones) only <i>almost</i> meet it. Now I can have bare skin (if warm enough) or knee highs and still feel insulated.&nbsp;</p> <p>I find the gilet works with straight skirts and many flared skirts. It works with wide legs, culottes, and with slim or skinny crops.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gilet-and-booties-oh-my#post-1962069 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 15:14:26 +0000 Angie 1962069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER GORGEOUS, <b>Suz.</b>&nbsp;Very 2018. Looking polished, chic, on trend and elegant as ever. Fab burgundy complement too. Aren't wider legs fabulous?&nbsp;</p> <p>Are you in Victoria or Vancouver?&nbsp;</p> <p>Those wardrobe orphans are no more! Much better shoulder season weather on the West Coast. Been milking our gilet too - until I got my new cape..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gilet-and-booties-oh-my#post-1962060 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 15:00:38 +0000 JAileen 1962060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a perfect outfit. You look fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gilet-and-booties-oh-my#post-1962045 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 14:28:42 +0000 Anonymous 1962045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely outfit Suz!<br /> So glad you are able to wear your gilet.<br /> Here’s to a mild climate! Woohoo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gilet-and-booties-oh-my#post-1962039 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 14:16:53 +0000 chouette22 1962039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh you look so wonderfully trendy and elegant and fab. Looking forward to seeing what you brought home for your new climate.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gilet-and-booties-oh-my#post-1962033 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 14:06:24 +0000 Jessikams 1962033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous! I love the proportions and the colors.</p> <p>I had a similar wool gilet but eventually gave it away because I couldn’t figure out how to use it. Wrong climate, I think! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gilet-and-booties-oh-my#post-1962023 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 13:30:05 +0000 Anonymous 1962023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous and perfect! &nbsp;I'm glad to see the gilet again, and your scarf was made for it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gilet-and-booties-oh-my#post-1962015 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 13:01:37 +0000 Joyce B 1962015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your post is proof that you were right about buying for your fantasy climate, that worked for you for sure and you can now enjoy your fab no longer a fantasy outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gilet-and-booties-oh-my#post-1962012 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 12:49:23 +0000 Anonymous 1962012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is such a wonderful outfit - especially with the Rayner jeans. Love it ! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gilet-and-booties-oh-my#post-1962007 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 12:29:41 +0000 kkards 1962007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE!&nbsp;</p> <p>and as Cardiff points out....this is why i have a hard time with closet edits, but i've committed to it on Angie's challenge.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gilet-and-booties-oh-my#post-1961992 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 10:57:54 +0000 Cardiff girl 1961992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look lovely!This is why I struggle to get rid of anything because you never know when you ll suddenly be able to use it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gilet-and-booties-oh-my#post-1961979 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 10:08:14 +0000 Anonymous 1961979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look amazing! &nbsp;</p> <p>This was such a thought provoking post for me. &nbsp;I genuinely want to say a lot more, but the coffee has not kicked in. &nbsp;I assure you that I will pondering "buying for fantasy climates" later today. &nbsp;I have certainly been guilty of that .... but you solved the dilemma! &nbsp;Move! &nbsp;YAY. &nbsp;I'm so happy for you. &nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gilet-and-booties-oh-my#post-1961971 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 09:50:31 +0000 Mainelady 1961971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfect in every way and worth the wait! Enjoy your new climate and the style opportunities it provides! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gilet-and-booties-oh-my#post-1961970 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 09:47:38 +0000 Staysfit 1961970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks super! I didn’t think of pairing the gilet with wide leg crops, but now I am going to play around......we are bootie and gilet twins! I hope you repeat this outfit. It is one of my favorites for you! </p> <p>Temps back here have been variable and ranging from the 60’s to mid 70’s F. I am almost ready to pull mine out. I find it works best in the 40-60 F range. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gilet-and-booties-oh-my#post-1961969 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 09:42:13 +0000 Kathie 1961969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A gorgeous layered look! So glad you’ll be able to get some wear out of the gilet this year! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gilet-and-booties-oh-my#post-1961963 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 08:55:46 +0000 Style Fan 1961963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous Suz! What a great outfit for a lunch date and shopping.&nbsp; I can see that the R &amp; B gilet will get a lot of wear in the PNW.&nbsp; Love the colour combination with your hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gilet-and-booties-oh-my#post-1961952 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 06:41:50 +0000 Mirjana 1961952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful Suz as usual and I am glad that now have a chance to wear that wonderful outfit on you. Enjoy wearing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gilet-and-booties-oh-my#post-1961946 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 05:49:36 +0000 Greyscale 1961946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's exciting that you're living in a climate that is so flexible now! I'm sure this is the first of many wears it'll get in your real-life fantasy life.</p> <p>The scarf is a great color with your hair and lipstick. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gilet-and-booties-oh-my#post-1961942 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 05:39:29 +0000 jussie 1961942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks marvelous. Cost per wear: worth it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gilet-and-booties-oh-my#post-1961941 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 05:38:44 +0000 Barbara Diane 1961941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How wonderful that your new climate and your high joy wardrobe items are now in sync. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gilet-and-booties-oh-my#post-1961940 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 05:37:16 +0000 Bijou 1961940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my you look AMAZING! So glad that you now have the right weather to wear these beauties because they love you back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gilet-and-booties-oh-my#post-1961937 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 05:32:38 +0000 Anonymous 1961937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous. Repeat this blue and berry ensemble often while you can. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gilet-and-booties-oh-my#post-1961934 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 05:25:09 +0000 Jane 1961934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfect! How super to be able to know that you will wear these two fav things more. What a great outfit for meeting a friend for lunch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gilet-and-booties-oh-my#post-1961932 Sat, 06 Oct 2018 05:21:08 +0000 Suz 1961932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ETA: I should have tagged this under Monday's blog post. Not sure how to do that post facto. Sorry!</p> <p>What are some of my most loved items? Rag &amp; Bone gilet and dressy booties. What are some of my least worn items? You guessed it.</p> <p>Pleading guilty here to buying a few things for my fantasy life. Or rather, my fantasy <b>climate</b>. But this year, I'm living in that climate. Time to give the orphans some love!&nbsp;</p> <p>A few days ago, <b>Angie</b> gently reminded me that this is gilet season in the PNW. Today, I had a lunch date with a friend and shopping, and so I finally had a chance to wear the precious. It was&nbsp;<b>perfect </b>in every way. I've had this gilet now for 3 fall seasons and until today have only worn it a total of about 6 times. The joy per wear was very, very high and each time I wore it, it was the perfect item to be able to put on -- but the cost per wear was astronomical and I did feel some guilt about that! Never mind. It's going to get a <b>ton </b>of wear in my new climate. It's actually surprisingly practical! I layered it over a merino sweater which in turn was layered over a cami. I could also layer over a denim jacket or leather jacket for additional insulation.&nbsp;</p> <p>I also broke out the new NAS Aquatalia booties for the first time, and my new NAS scarf (which I've already worn several times). The booties are superb. Super comfortable. But they did dye my leg blue! (I was wearing sockettes, not hose.)&nbsp;</p> <p>Bag is from NAS several years ago -- still going strong.&nbsp;</p> <p>I made some purchases today that I'll share later this weekend in another thread. Happy Thanksgiving to Canadian Fabbers!&nbsp; </p>