https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-trouble-shoot-this-outfit Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:49:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-trouble-shoot-this-outfit#post-1915249 Wed, 02 May 2018 03:54:33 +0000 Anonymous 1915249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Angie and Jenni. Also, tucking the top would add more structure. The top and kimono seem too close to the same length with the top worn out. (Photo 2) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-trouble-shoot-this-outfit#post-1915240 Wed, 02 May 2018 03:34:02 +0000 anne 1915240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks very much Bijou, Sal Jenni, Cardiff Girl and Rachylou and especially Angie.&nbsp; I know it is much more work to respond to a "what's not working" post and I really appreciate it.My apologies for taking a while to get back to you</p> <p>I'll take it the advice on board&nbsp; (and maybe try chucking those white jeans in the dryer to tighten up a bit and if that doesn't work, get a belt, a la Angie)&nbsp; </p> <p>Thanks</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-trouble-shoot-this-outfit#post-1914594 Mon, 30 Apr 2018 18:19:08 +0000 rachylou 1914594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel the top is too covered up for the kimono. As Angie says, more structure... it would be nice to see collar bone... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-trouble-shoot-this-outfit#post-1914537 Mon, 30 Apr 2018 15:41:16 +0000 Cardiff girl 1914537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tighter,shorter bottom half,sandals or equivalent,not boots,top under kimono not a button up blouse try something like a silky t shirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-trouble-shoot-this-outfit#post-1914521 Mon, 30 Apr 2018 15:04:36 +0000 Angie 1914521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anne, this is my two cents: <ul> <li>outfit needs low contrast and structure</li> <li>cuff the jeans</li> <li>add lighter boots</li> <li>a belt to keep the jeans structured&nbsp;</li> <li>a lighter top&nbsp;</li> </ul> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-trouble-shoot-this-outfit#post-1914459 Mon, 30 Apr 2018 09:35:06 +0000 Jenni NZ 1914459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jeans are too big on you Anne, they look floppy. And the black boots don't suit the summery outfit, to my mind? I also feel there isn't enough cobalt in the kimono to wear a cobalt top. I like the top by itself but maybe with a different bottom. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-trouble-shoot-this-outfit#post-1914455 Mon, 30 Apr 2018 09:12:14 +0000 Sal 1914455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you guys have solved it and I think your silver sneakers and the jeans rolled would have made it more cohesive.</p> <p>I have two kimonos and I wear mine with slim or skinny pants (black, white or denim) and a plain top (navy or black).&nbsp; &nbsp;I struggle to wear them in other ways but I do enjoy wearing them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-trouble-shoot-this-outfit#post-1914450 Mon, 30 Apr 2018 08:52:28 +0000 Bijou 1914450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anne, those jeans are not skinnies any more, they look too big on you. I think it is the loose fit of the jeans, coupled with the loose layers that are likely to make you feel a bit lost in this outfit. Your kimono is very pretty and would look great over a column of colour. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-trouble-shoot-this-outfit#post-1914366 Mon, 30 Apr 2018 02:12:00 +0000 anne 1914366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Jussie. I did try cuffing the jeans and it kind of interfered with the boots. Yes I agree that the top is just tipping over to too statementy. Mind you I didn't like pic 3 either, with no kimono!</p> <p></p> <p>Thanks delurked! I think these jeans have grown. They were supposed to be skinnies and I'm sure I'm not smaller. Must resign myself to buying jeans that are tighter at point of purchase.</p> <p>And re the shoes,; I take your point.&nbsp;I think my&nbsp;silver sneakers&nbsp;would have been&nbsp;better.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-trouble-shoot-this-outfit#post-1914362 Mon, 30 Apr 2018 02:04:45 +0000 delurked 1914362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you need either volume on bottom (boyfriend jeans) OR volume on top (kimono). If the shoes were less contrast to the pants, it would create a longer line as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-trouble-shoot-this-outfit#post-1914356 Mon, 30 Apr 2018 01:54:40 +0000 jussie 1914356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I love that you have layered a kimono, it's one of my favourite looks. &nbsp;Here's some ideas you may like to try:</p> <p>1) I think these pants are a little too baggy. &nbsp;They might work better if you roll up the cuffs? That could take out some excess fabric.</p> <p>2) &nbsp;I think the cobalt top is enough of a statement in itself, possibly the kimono needs a layering top that can play "second fiddle" to it and really let the kimono shine. &nbsp; Possibly something without any collar or buttons.</p> <p>They are my two ideas. I hope it helps! Thanks for sharing your outfit dilemma, I have lots of them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-trouble-shoot-this-outfit#post-1914354 Mon, 30 Apr 2018 01:41:32 +0000 anne 1914354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wore this last Friday (casual fri).</p> <p>Mostly I've worn this kimono with either a column of white or a column of dark colours,</p> <p>But I didn't feel like my white top, and noticing there's cobalt&nbsp;blue in the kimono pattern I tried it with this top. My daughers liked it too and so I went off.</p> <p>But I really am not sure about it. Angie has said previously that I should semi tuck this top, but it looked weird with the kimono that way. And the jeans are looking rather baggy at the crotch.</p> <p>Also, it was hot some of the day and I took the kimono off - and I think the outfit is even worse then.</p> <p>All in all, I'm not happy, but I'd love your help in pinpointing other factors that are contributing. </p>