https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-school-reunion---styling-advice-needed Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:20:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-school-reunion---styling-advice-needed#post-1655439 Thu, 05 May 2016 14:40:45 +0000 lyn67 1655439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Class of 86 here, too:-). I vote nr 3, with the (or another) coat layered on! Smashing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-school-reunion---styling-advice-needed#post-1655359 Thu, 05 May 2016 12:59:32 +0000 RobinF 1655359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Class of '80 here. Love #3, those pants are great and it's really flattering. I agree though, may be a little informal for the occasion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-school-reunion---styling-advice-needed#post-1655302 Thu, 05 May 2016 10:44:54 +0000 approprio 1655302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much for your generous feedback ladies!</p> <p>I'm heeding your advice and leaning towards the plain black sans belt. I have a lovely black tee with a very subtle black print on it, just the right shape and not too dull when I slip the jacket off.&nbsp;</p> <p>Weather calls for the summer weight pants. These used to be part of the business capsule but the fabric has softened and now they look more like chinos. I think the whole thing strikes the right tone of dressy casual.</p> <p>I may nix the sweater dress. I think it's going to be a bit warm for it over the weekend.</p> <p>And yeah, high school reunions are surreal. This is the first time we've had a Facebook page though. I'm looking forward to it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-school-reunion---styling-advice-needed#post-1655271 Thu, 05 May 2016 06:56:52 +0000 Deb 1655271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such cool style! I love all of these looks and each speaks volumes of the woman you are today. #3 is my pick. Some may think it is a little extravagant for the occasion, but I'd wear it anyway as you look sensational and it has a strong dressy and classy tone. Enjoy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-school-reunion---styling-advice-needed#post-1655233 Thu, 05 May 2016 04:04:52 +0000 Sara L. 1655233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them all, but agree with others that #1 seems most suited to the occasion. I hope you enjoy the reunion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-school-reunion---styling-advice-needed#post-1655210 Thu, 05 May 2016 03:10:15 +0000 Carla 1655210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wowsa! That is one incredible occaision capsule. Love all the ensembles, but first and last are my faves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-school-reunion---styling-advice-needed#post-1655191 Thu, 05 May 2016 02:43:10 +0000 Bijou 1655191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love #3 - it is such a great look!&nbsp; I hope you enjoy your reunion, #1 seems most appropriate for the occasion and definitely looks fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-school-reunion---styling-advice-needed#post-1655186 Thu, 05 May 2016 02:36:48 +0000 Jaime 1655186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mind blowing. I have never attended a reunion, although there was some murmuring from distant classmates around our 30th (class of '84). Anyway I love all the versions but the first seems like the best bet for the occasion.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-school-reunion---styling-advice-needed#post-1655183 Thu, 05 May 2016 02:24:39 +0000 Anonymous 1655183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 and what Angie said. Enjoy your reunion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-school-reunion---styling-advice-needed#post-1655155 Thu, 05 May 2016 01:06:51 +0000 Style Fan 1655155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1.&nbsp; That Bad Boyfriend does me in.&nbsp; And I love those Trippen boots.&nbsp; I would consider what Angie said about the belt.<br />I am Class of 73.&nbsp; The last reunion was 36 years.&nbsp; Lovely to see everyone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-school-reunion---styling-advice-needed#post-1655154 Thu, 05 May 2016 01:01:42 +0000 MsMaven 1655154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the blazer.&nbsp;</p> <p>This brings me up short--my younger son graduated in '86. I think he may have gone to one class reunion, but I've not heard of any plans for him to travel back to California. 30 years--I can't believe it.&nbsp;</p> <p>You look great in all the outfits, but I love that blazer outfit the most.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-school-reunion---styling-advice-needed#post-1655113 Wed, 04 May 2016 23:08:42 +0000 lisaflex 1655113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>love the tee in #3</p> <p>fellow 86 HS grad here also. lol</p> <p>#1 is a fab outfit </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-school-reunion---styling-advice-needed#post-1655019 Wed, 04 May 2016 19:55:55 +0000 RoseandJoan 1655019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>which outfit do you think your friend would choose? I would opt for the outfit which represents your friendship, they all look suitable for the occasion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-school-reunion---styling-advice-needed#post-1655014 Wed, 04 May 2016 19:50:12 +0000 bj1111 1655014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1--the black and pink combo echo the 80s subtly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-school-reunion---styling-advice-needed#post-1655012 Wed, 04 May 2016 19:49:13 +0000 Anonymous 1655012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The most remarkable characteristic about these looks isn't that one is dressier or better than another but that your look is so distinctive and complete, the clothes, the hair, every detail just so.<br />You look great to me in all of these, I would love to be where someone dressed like this is, and every reunion needs someone just like you.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-school-reunion---styling-advice-needed#post-1655007 Wed, 04 May 2016 19:35:53 +0000 JAileen 1655007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Angie - the outfit with the coat is really great. Have a fun time.</p> <p>I went to my first three and then skipped the fourth. I doubt I'll go to another one. The people I care about I see anyway. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-school-reunion---styling-advice-needed#post-1655002 Wed, 04 May 2016 19:29:20 +0000 Ledonna N. 1655002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dang it 80s you better work! In my Rupal voice can I say I love your fits. I vote 1 also. Can I just say gimme those creepers. My favorite is 3 to be honest. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-school-reunion---styling-advice-needed#post-1654993 Wed, 04 May 2016 19:10:31 +0000 Anonymous 1654993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, they exist. I haven't gone to any of mine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-school-reunion---styling-advice-needed#post-1654972 Wed, 04 May 2016 18:47:53 +0000 skylurker 1654972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>High school reunion? I didn't know they existed outside US TV shows.<br /> Anyway, follow Angie's advice blindly and you will be good.<br /> (I also love #3, not for the occasion, but in general).<br /> Hope the wake will be therapeutic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-school-reunion---styling-advice-needed#post-1654908 Wed, 04 May 2016 17:17:44 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1654908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually like 2 a lot. I love the playful stripes under the awesome, chic blazer. You can't go wrong with 1 or 2, I'd say. I guess, given the tribute to your friend, I might go with the more subdued look of 1. The last outfit would be great for a party, maybe more of an evening event. And I think 3 is a great outfit (and I love the creepers!) but I prefer 1 or 2 for this occasion, because of the dressier vibe with the jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-school-reunion---styling-advice-needed#post-1654907 Wed, 04 May 2016 17:17:35 +0000 Angie 1654907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(I'm class of '87, but class of '88 has a nicer ring to it). &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-school-reunion---styling-advice-needed#post-1654905 Wed, 04 May 2016 17:15:12 +0000 Greenjeans 1654905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Terrific. &nbsp;Another vote for #1 here. &nbsp;Totes honors the eighties but with a contemporary twist. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-school-reunion---styling-advice-needed#post-1654904 Wed, 04 May 2016 17:14:58 +0000 catgirl 1654904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Class of '84 checking in! Although #2 speaks to my heart, #1 is the way to go for a reunion. Maybe the second one can go to brunch the next day? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-school-reunion---styling-advice-needed#post-1654898 Wed, 04 May 2016 17:10:09 +0000 Angie 1654898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(Greg is class of '86 and is also going to his 30th High School Reunion in Cape Town this year).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-school-reunion---styling-advice-needed#post-1654897 Wed, 04 May 2016 17:10:04 +0000 rachylou 1654897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Angie says </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-school-reunion---styling-advice-needed#post-1654895 Wed, 04 May 2016 17:09:15 +0000 Angie 1654895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES. LOVE that blazer.&nbsp;</p> <p>I vote #1 with the tailored pants. Can you leave off the studded belt?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-school-reunion---styling-advice-needed#post-1654891 Wed, 04 May 2016 17:04:51 +0000 approprio 1654891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm packing a capsule for my forthcoming High School Reunion this weekend. I've no intention of buying anything new and anyway, the&nbsp;infamous '80s Bad Boyfriend Blazer is the obvious choice. What else could I possibly wear to meet up with the Class of '86?&nbsp;</p> <p>The question is how to style it. I'm expecting the occasion to be casual with a very strong dose of dressy rather than particularly formal.&nbsp;We're planning a small champagne wake for a deceased member, and as her closest friend from the group I'll be called upon to say a few words. I'll be in the spotlight for a few moments and I'd like to strike the right tone.&nbsp;</p> <p>This is a standard springtime weekend-away capsule which I've travelled with before. It's all going in the bag and I won't need to decide until Saturday morning. Styling options are: <ul> <li>Sober chic: b/w striped shirt. tailored pants, Trippen booties. Respectful and grown up, but maybe too formal for a Saturday afternoon?</li> <li>80's retro: creepers, slouchy skinnies, printed tee. Honours the rebellious spirit of our teenage years and shows off the&nbsp;commemorative body art, but reads very literally as something we'd have worn back then. Could be spot-on, could be a massive faux-pas.</li> <li>Dressy pop-art: Striped Sonia sweater dress layered over a column of black, Trippens again. This is an excellent outfit, one of my all-time faves, but maybe a bit too glam for a moment of respect?</li> </ul> Which of these three looks do you think would work best? Looking forward to your wise advice! </p>