https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-want-to-help-me-pick-an-outfit-for-a-cool-career-moment Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:04:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-want-to-help-me-pick-an-outfit-for-a-cool-career-moment#post-1916302 Fri, 04 May 2018 22:22:40 +0000 Michelle 1916302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the support, ladies. I really appreciate it.<br /> Toronto girl, this sure does pertain to your province. In fact the debate will take place in your city. :)<br /> Sveta: I actually don't own a grey sheath, though lord knows that has always been a HEWI for me! I did buy a steel blue shift dress, though, and paired it with the jacket over on another thread. I'll start a new one this weekend with a couple of different styling options. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-want-to-help-me-pick-an-outfit-for-a-cool-career-moment#post-1916176 Fri, 04 May 2018 15:21:59 +0000 Sveta 1916176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Michelle, this is really exciting. Congratulations on such a change in your career! I am sure you will make a difference in this area.<br />Knowing how you rock all clear bights I think this fuchsia blazer would look stunning on you&nbsp;(and on camera too). Have you considered a lipstick in a similar shade - it may look great with the blazer.<br />I vote for grey sheath &nbsp;under the blazer. Dress is so much dressier than any pants outfit and I also prefer the softness of grey with this bright color than the harshness of black. Solid grey sheath will let this blazer to be a star.<br />Whatever you choose I hope we will see a picture of that outfit.<br />Good luck - with the outfit and with the carrier move! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-want-to-help-me-pick-an-outfit-for-a-cool-career-moment#post-1916108 Fri, 04 May 2018 13:32:39 +0000 Helena 1916108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, that's amazing - congratulations, and what an important topic! My kids' public school is named for the incomparable Rick Hansen (we even had him visit once; what a thrill!); as such accessibility is a huge focus and has really opened my eyes to how much of an issue it is in so many places. Glad you will hold their feet to the fire over it!</p> <p>I think you will look STUNNING in this blazer and if it was me, I;d go with a column of black under. Column of grey (e.g. the sheath, as you suggest) would be second choice if you want to tone it down a touch.</p> <p>Best of luck to you! Is it perchance my province too? If so, I'll be looking out for you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-want-to-help-me-pick-an-outfit-for-a-cool-career-moment#post-1915967 Fri, 04 May 2018 03:19:16 +0000 Anonymous 1915967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The jacket is beautiful.. I can see it over a dove grey or print top and with black or medium to dark grey trousers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-want-to-help-me-pick-an-outfit-for-a-cool-career-moment#post-1915956 Fri, 04 May 2018 02:56:04 +0000 Anonymous 1915956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love grey with intense shades of pink, especially if you don't want to wear a white top, which I agree might not be best, but I like Angie's black pants floral top suggestion because the print will break up the intensity of the both the fuschia and the black.</p> <p>I think pants just look so great for this type of thing, no awkward dress smoothing, easy standing up and sitting down, I just like the whole vibe for a moderator. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-want-to-help-me-pick-an-outfit-for-a-cool-career-moment#post-1915942 Fri, 04 May 2018 02:22:44 +0000 Jaime 1915942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations- wonderful and well deserved! I saw you in the fuschia jacket on the other thread and I think you are on your way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-want-to-help-me-pick-an-outfit-for-a-cool-career-moment#post-1915880 Thu, 03 May 2018 21:45:21 +0000 Style Fan 1915880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This sounds very exciting Michelle.&nbsp; Congratulations.&nbsp; I would love to see the debate.&nbsp; I am sure you will look fabulous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-want-to-help-me-pick-an-outfit-for-a-cool-career-moment#post-1915810 Thu, 03 May 2018 18:18:54 +0000 rachylou 1915810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cool beanies! You have to post the link when the time comes!</p> <p>I like the pink jacket, esp for a livestream. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-want-to-help-me-pick-an-outfit-for-a-cool-career-moment#post-1915788 Thu, 03 May 2018 17:17:52 +0000 Sisi 1915788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now I have to run but wanted to say Happy to see you again!&nbsp; Congratulations! and the jacket is fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-want-to-help-me-pick-an-outfit-for-a-cool-career-moment#post-1915786 Thu, 03 May 2018 17:14:59 +0000 kkards 1915786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>gosh, how exciting that you've been asked to moderate that panel! </p> <p>I'm sure what ever you end up wearing will be fab, but just wanted to say that I love the color of that fuchsia blazer</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-want-to-help-me-pick-an-outfit-for-a-cool-career-moment#post-1915783 Thu, 03 May 2018 17:07:29 +0000 Angie 1915783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DEFINATELY get to Nordies too.&nbsp;</p> <p>The other jacket I like for the event is a longer black collarless style in a black and white horizontal stripe. It sounds awful but it looks fabulous. It's called the<b> </b>Stripe Print Long Open Front Blazer.<b>&nbsp;</b></p> <p>Try the Sleeveless Floral Blouse for under the pink blazer. It's V-neck with a diagonal hem and gorgeous fuchsia flowers. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-want-to-help-me-pick-an-outfit-for-a-cool-career-moment#post-1915781 Thu, 03 May 2018 17:01:08 +0000 Michelle 1915781@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, guys!!! <br />Angie, I don't know what the deal is with this site but the links just don't post properly. Can you please describe the jacket you like the look of for the event so I can ask to see it in store when I go? If you have time to at lesat tell me the garment names of the other things you flagged, I'l check them out as well. <br />I should add that I now have nordy's in town!! So I can fill in existing outfit gaps if need be. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-want-to-help-me-pick-an-outfit-for-a-cool-career-moment#post-1915778 Thu, 03 May 2018 16:51:46 +0000 Angie 1915778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And NOT for the event but you would rock the look, and these numbers:&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.laura.ca/en/plus/clothing/tops/floral-print-poncho/5010337-0882.html?start=10&amp;dwvar_5010337-0882_color=900&amp;ccgid=plus-clothing-tops">https://www.laura.ca/en/plus/c.....038;dwvar_</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.laura.ca/en/plus/clothing/tops/floral-print-3-4-sleeve-mesh-top/5010337-0871.html?dwvar_5010337-0871_color=090&amp;start=10&amp;ccgid=plus-clothing-tops">https://www.laura.ca/en/plus/c.....tml?dwvar_</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.laura.ca/en/plus/clothing/tops/sheer-floral-print-poncho-blouse/5010336-0432.html?dwvar_5010336-0432_size=0&amp;dwvar_5010336-0432_color=900&amp;start=8&amp;ccgid=plus-clothing-tops">https://www.laura.ca/en/plus/c.....tml?dwvar_</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.laura.ca/en/plus/clothing/tops/angel-sleeve-floral-print-jersey-top/5030337-0749.html?start=14&amp;dwvar_5030337-0749_color=090&amp;ccgid=plus-clothing-tops#size=174&amp;start=122">https://www.laura.ca/en/plus/c.....49.html?st</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-want-to-help-me-pick-an-outfit-for-a-cool-career-moment#post-1915777 Thu, 03 May 2018 16:50:12 +0000 Angie 1915777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Elizabeth.&nbsp;</p> <p>Michelle, good thing you look fab in lots of colours, and the fuschia jacket is a wonderful option. Do you have black pants? They have some nice shells you can wear under the jacket. This floral with asymmetrical hem might work:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.laura.ca/en/plus/clothing/tops/sleeveless-floral-blouse/5010337-0963.html?dwvar_5010337-0963_color=490&amp;start=31&amp;ccgid=plus-clothing-tops">https://www.laura.ca/en/plus/c.....r_5010337-</a></p> <p>I also like this striped long jacket for the event:&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.laura.ca/en/plus/clothing/jackets-blazers/stripe-print-long-open-front-blazer/5010335-0240.html?dwvar_5010335-0240_color=090&amp;start=20&amp;ccgid=plus-clothing-jackets-blazers#start=20">https://www.laura.ca/en/plus/c.....5010335-02</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-want-to-help-me-pick-an-outfit-for-a-cool-career-moment#post-1915769 Thu, 03 May 2018 16:17:57 +0000 Michelle 1915769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Elizabeth!! REally appreciate that help. <br />Much love to you too, Angie! Elizabeth has been kind enough to post a pic, but the item is called the Stitch and Metal Detail Ponte Blazer in pink. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-want-to-help-me-pick-an-outfit-for-a-cool-career-moment#post-1915765 Thu, 03 May 2018 16:08:27 +0000 Elizabeth P 1915765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's probably something to do with how the link get shortened when you post it.&nbsp; I've put a photo below.</p> <p>I think it looks great!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-want-to-help-me-pick-an-outfit-for-a-cool-career-moment#post-1915764 Thu, 03 May 2018 16:07:48 +0000 Angie 1915764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Michelle,</b> I get the homepage too. </p> <p>Can you provide the names of the items you're looking at? That way I'll search for them and give you my two cents. GREAT to see you, and much love to you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-want-to-help-me-pick-an-outfit-for-a-cool-career-moment#post-1915762 Thu, 03 May 2018 16:01:23 +0000 Michelle 1915762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So weird!! The link works for me. But for those having trouble, it's the stitch and metal detail ponte blazer in pink. Thank you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-want-to-help-me-pick-an-outfit-for-a-cool-career-moment#post-1915761 Thu, 03 May 2018 15:58:42 +0000 Lynn 1915761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Michelle- the link still goes to the website.&nbsp;<br />What image do you want to project? Both a sheath dress and pants/top would seem appropriate. The latter would come across more relaxed and approachable to me, but that might just me.&nbsp;<br />I would go with black, grey, or navy as supporting pieces but others who wear more color might have some other ideas.&nbsp;<br />Congrats and best wishes </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-want-to-help-me-pick-an-outfit-for-a-cool-career-moment#post-1915758 Thu, 03 May 2018 15:56:05 +0000 Elizabeth P 1915758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Still getting the Laura homepage.</p> <p>Is it the one button crepe jacket?&nbsp; If you can tell me the name I can look for it and post a picture.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-want-to-help-me-pick-an-outfit-for-a-cool-career-moment#post-1915751 Thu, 03 May 2018 15:30:39 +0000 Michelle 1915751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, thanks for letting me know about the link, Elizabeth! I think I've fixed it now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-want-to-help-me-pick-an-outfit-for-a-cool-career-moment#post-1915749 Thu, 03 May 2018 15:23:16 +0000 Elizabeth P 1915749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Michelle, that's really exciting, congratulations!&nbsp; </p> <p>Your link isn't working for me, it just takes me to the Laura website rather than a specific item.&nbsp; But if the jacket DOES work for you, I like the idea of a grey column of colour under it, if grey is a colour you wear. Not as bold as black, so less attention grabbing. </p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-want-to-help-me-pick-an-outfit-for-a-cool-career-moment#post-1915735 Thu, 03 May 2018 14:45:05 +0000 Michelle 1915735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ladies!!! It's been ages, yet again, but I really hope everyone's been thriving since I was here last. <br />Me, I've been unbelievably busy. And the reason why is also what has me soliciting your advice today. Work has been particularly intense for the past several months due to an unusually hectic news cycle, but even prior to that my own career has been accelerating for about a year and a half. I now work two gigs (my full-time one and a side one with a small broadcast network). I've been trying to increase media coverage of disability and accessibility issues in the country, a project that's been challenging but gratifying. <br />My province is heading into an election next week, and that will be consuming much of my time until we actually go to the polls. But one thing I've been asked to do in the middle of the campaign is co-moderate a debate among the political party leaders specifically on disability issues. I'm going to geek right out here and say that this is really exciting and validating, for me at least. :p <br />Obviously my first concern was what to wear!! I've been chatting with a good friend of mine who gets equally geeky about such things and who wanted to help consult on my outfit choice. I've been happy to let her. <br />My friend quite astutely pointed out that I should probably avoid wearing any of the colours associated with the parties at play, since moderators are supposed to be neutral etc. An excellent call...and a fashion dilemma, since that pretty well eliminates two of my best shades (blue and red). Orange and green are also out, for what that's worth. <br />So my friend dove right in and started looking for options that are professional, stylish and non-partisan. She found a jacket that I'd like to run by you ladies. The idea of a fuchsia blazer is tremendously appealing for a bunch of reasons, and I'm off to see it in person soon, but what are your initial impressions? Aesthetically, does this pass the ylf test? Feel free to say no if it doesn't! </p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.laura.ca/en/plus/clothing/jackets-blazers/stitch-and-metal-detail-ponte-blazer/5010335-0239.html?start=17&amp;dwvar_5010335-0239_color=680&amp;ccgid=plus-clothing-jackets-blazers#start=17"><br /></a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.laura.ca/en/plus/clothing/jackets-blazers/stitch-and-metal-detail-ponte-blazer/5010335-0239.html?start=17&amp;dwvar_5010335-0239_color=680&amp;ccgid=plus-clothing-jackets-blazers#start=17"><a href="https://www.laura.ca/en/plus/clothing/jackets-blazers/stitch-and-metal-detail-ponte-blazer/5010335-0239.html?start=17&#038;dwvar_5010335-0239_color=680&#038;ccgid=plus-clothing-jackets-blazers#start=17" rel="nofollow">https://www.laura.ca/en/plus/c.....s#start=17</a><br /></a></p> <br />If everyone involved likes this, what would you wear under it? Grey midi-length sheath? Black pants/black and white top? I need to be mindful of the fact that this event will be livestreamed, so the ultimate outfit needs to look good on camera. For that reason I'm leery of a solid white top under the blazer. Some kind of column of dark neutral blue? If I go grey, what shade would be best? </p> <p>Really looking forward to your feedback, ladies! Despite my long absences, it doesn't feel right to undertake any major fashion project without YLF input. Thank you in advance! </p>