https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/happy-with-arty-party-start Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:30:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/happy-with-arty-party-start#post-1964172 Thu, 11 Oct 2018 20:18:44 +0000 Anonymous 1964172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the jacket with the plum and gold top especially! Chicos in my area has been very nautical lately (ok for years...), nothing remotely like that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/happy-with-arty-party-start#post-1964107 Thu, 11 Oct 2018 17:57:08 +0000 Jules 1964107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great jacket would love to see a picture of your quilt as well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/happy-with-arty-party-start#post-1964101 Thu, 11 Oct 2018 17:27:46 +0000 rachylou 1964101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/happy-with-arty-party-start#post-1964067 Thu, 11 Oct 2018 15:14:25 +0000 Angie 1964067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>NICE shoe addition. KILLER look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/happy-with-arty-party-start#post-1964034 Thu, 11 Oct 2018 13:43:00 +0000 SarahD8 1964034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic! It’s amazing how the addition of one piece pulled a whole capsule together. I’m especially wowed by that first outfit! </p> <p>Huge congratulations on the quilt!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/happy-with-arty-party-start#post-1964028 Thu, 11 Oct 2018 13:30:58 +0000 cjh 1964028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all! I’ll be sure to check the blog you refer to, Suz. And these are possible shoes - flat with very pointy toes. Sorry for bad photo. (I also have more conservative Franco Sarto tuxedo slipper flat which I’ve always worn with these pants, and short black boots, which would be mostly hidden by pants, in case of wet or terrible weather.)</p> <p>I do like these. <a href="https://www.francosarto.com/en-US/Product/EC2507676-5254254/Sarto+by+Franco+Sarto/Nimbus+Grey+Velvet/Womens+Johanna+Loafer.aspx" rel="nofollow">https://www.francosarto.com/en.....oafer.aspx</a></p> <p>What do you think? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/happy-with-arty-party-start#post-1964014 Thu, 11 Oct 2018 12:12:18 +0000 Minah Lynn 1964014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What I like about peplum style is that it always gives the curves. The color looks great and complements the weather. The color helps the jacket to look really great!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/happy-with-arty-party-start#post-1963945 Thu, 11 Oct 2018 03:38:25 +0000 Suz 1963945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That jacket is a <b>fabulous</b> piece. Terrific start to your "arty party" capsule. You're making it work well with existing pieces. Do you know Brenda Kinsel's blog? She is a big fan of Chicos for the occasional statement piece. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.brendakinsel.com/?s=chicos">I did a search on Chicos and found a bunch of posts. </a>Her style might speak to you (or at least to this aspect of your own evolving style.) I like her -- she's got humour and verve and always manages to look current and a bit "arty."&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/happy-with-arty-party-start#post-1963930 Thu, 11 Oct 2018 02:35:50 +0000 Anonymous 1963930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a gorgeous jacket in a gorgeous color and you found some fab ways to wear it.&nbsp;As Angie said, what footwear will you&nbsp;wear? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/happy-with-arty-party-start#post-1963871 Wed, 10 Oct 2018 23:47:37 +0000 JAileen 1963871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The jacket looks really nice on you, and I like all of the variations, too, but especially #1. Is that a skirt and top? I love the pattern of the skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/happy-with-arty-party-start#post-1963852 Wed, 10 Oct 2018 22:00:04 +0000 always trying 1963852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Outfits nicely put together.&nbsp; Love the jacket.&nbsp; A lot of my friends shop at Chicos, but like you I seldom find anything to buy there..&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/happy-with-arty-party-start#post-1963850 Wed, 10 Oct 2018 21:50:27 +0000 Canada 1963850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've picked a winner in both color and style. The pieces, like quilts, work together! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/happy-with-arty-party-start#post-1963747 Wed, 10 Oct 2018 17:47:44 +0000 Angie 1963747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FABULOUS. I really like how you styled the topper with the pants and blouse. Which shoes will you wear to complete the outfit?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/happy-with-arty-party-start#post-1963746 Wed, 10 Oct 2018 17:47:01 +0000 Helena 1963746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love how all these pieces work together; a very cohesive capsule! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/happy-with-arty-party-start#post-1963741 Wed, 10 Oct 2018 17:30:41 +0000 Barbara Diane 1963741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s the magic jacket that makes lots of items work. You were both just waiting for each other. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/happy-with-arty-party-start#post-1963703 Wed, 10 Oct 2018 15:35:13 +0000 kellygirl 1963703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jacket looks great and I love the peplum detail in the back. I think the lace adds interest and prevents it from being too basic. It definitely works with what is in your closet too. Win win! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/happy-with-arty-party-start#post-1963686 Wed, 10 Oct 2018 14:30:20 +0000 cjh 1963686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On Monday I spent an hour at Von Maur trying on various tops, toppers, a dress and a couple pairs of pants. Almost all of them fit me, all were quite appropriate and lovely for the occasions I want to prepare for, some were on very good discount. But nothing spoke to my heart. </p> <p>After that I went to Chico’s where I rarely find success. Lo and behold there was a jacket on clearance that I loved. It’s a kind of velvet lace with a hook closure at front waist and a peplum; the sleeves and upper back are suede. It must be past season since nothing else in the store was in that colorway or marked down so low. One way I would describe is a jacket -sweater hybrid because it’s soft and fluid. Brought it home.</p> <p>Then I worked my closet for combos. The ivory knit top with beads at the neck has seldom been worn but I’ve always loved and kept it for that party waiting to happen. The skirt is a summer staple, usually worn with black tank or floaty sleeveless top. I would probably add tights. What color?</p> <p>The black jogger pants I’ve had for a few years, solid workhorse for work and church, still in lovely condition, not sure of trend status but hope they look good here.</p> <p>The plum, cream, dark green and black satin shell has been a favorite, worn with black pencil skirt for work, though never worn with these pants before. I don’t think I ever paired it with the silver necklace, but maybe since the green stones match the green of the print.</p> <p>The sleeveless plum and gold floral top is lined chiffon, purchased yesterday. After the sales lady at Christopher and Banks said they had nothing in that color this fall, I found it on the sale rack. So much for knowing your stock.</p> <p>Though I wasn’t going for matchymatchy and still like the idea of a citron, teal or tangerine top to go under this jacket, I’m pretty thrilled that I have put together outfits I could wear to gallery receptions in cold weather, and in this time frame, because the first one is November 1. I’ll arrive home from Colorado on the train mid-afternoon on October 31, jump in the car with a different suitcase and let my DH drive me 9 hours in the opposite direction to East Tennessee State University, where a quilt of mine is included in The Fl3Tch3R Exhibit! I need to get there by 5:00 November 1 for the jurors’ lecture and artists’ reception. I’m very excited! (The Colorado trip was arranged awhile back and itinerary can’t be changed.)</p> <p>Any advice or opinions are welcome! But for now, I’ll hold off on any more wardrobe action and concentrate on some other chores and tasks that need to be done before the trip. </p>