https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-party-tonight-help-with-outfit Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:05:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-party-tonight-help-with-outfit#post-42944 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 03:45:06 +0000 Anonymous 42944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great in both skirts but I'm with the others on the black with that beautiful red satin blouse for the party.<br /> Hope to see pictures and that you have a great time out dancing. That will keep the weight off! Congratulations on your weight loss.<br /> Are you going to make a blouse too. I bet a white one with some ruffles would be pretty with your brown skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-party-tonight-help-with-outfit#post-42892 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 01:16:23 +0000 Nicole 42892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sure you've already left for the party, but I prefer the black skirt too. Do you have any tall black boots?</p> <p>Can you wear the chain necklace doubled up? Part of it falling inside the blouse and a longer part hanging outside the blouse?</p> <p>Have fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-party-tonight-help-with-outfit#post-42876 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:48:32 +0000 Angie 42876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hands down the black skirt. The shirt fits really well. The lasses have you sorted. Hope you had a wonderful time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-party-tonight-help-with-outfit#post-42854 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:09:06 +0000 Violet 42854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Christine, hope you have fun at the party! I think the black skirt, pearls and ribbon would look beautiful. I think you would look great in a pencil skirt. Also, congrats on the weight loss! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-party-tonight-help-with-outfit#post-42847 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:54:09 +0000 ChristineB 42847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone! I'll post a pic of the final outfit. I'm excited. The party includes dancing, and we haven't been dancing for YEARS.</p> <p>shiny - sewing definitely helps keep the cost down. I needed all new bottoms, and now I'm ok for winter, but my spring/summer wardrobe is in need of help. I'm planning on sewing a bunch of skirts for then.</p> <p>Susan - I went down 2 sizes as well. Most of my tops still work OK because I have to buy them to fit my wide shoulders, and that didn't change. However, like you, I needed all new bottoms. My black skirt was from my first (failed) weight loss attempt a couple of years ago, so it's really only 1 size too big. I'm determined to keep this weight off this time, and I think I"m on track, having only gained 1 lb over the holidays. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-party-tonight-help-with-outfit#post-42842 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:05:51 +0000 greenglove 42842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ribbon belt, black skirt and pearls is my vote also! Have fun at party! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-party-tonight-help-with-outfit#post-42839 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 22:40:04 +0000 susan 42839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree about the black for the party. The brown skirt is very cute and I'm excited for you that you made it, but it doesn't say "party" as much. I so agree about the ribbon belt and pearls! Have a great time!</p> <p>I lost some weight a couple of years ago and went down 2 sizes. I am still trying to replace skirts and pants, but I vow to only buy things that are FAB, so it is taking a while! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-party-tonight-help-with-outfit#post-42837 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 22:29:37 +0000 shiny 42837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you! I dropped down 4 sizes about two years ago (and also quit smoking around the same time). I'm still holding on to a few items of my old clothes, just in case, though I probably shouldn't. </p> <p>Luckily you can sew - that should help keep costs down!</p> <p>Enjoy the party. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-party-tonight-help-with-outfit#post-42836 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 22:20:33 +0000 ChristineB 42836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone - I'll try to track down the ribbon, and the pearls are in for sure.</p> <p>Shiny - the weight loss feels great. However, it left my wardrobe in a complete shambles, and we were in a tight financial position. Financially we're getting better, and I'm so glad that I can slowly rebuild my wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-party-tonight-help-with-outfit#post-42834 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 22:04:21 +0000 shiny 42834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second the black ribbon idea! </p> <p>Congrats on your weight loss, by the way! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-party-tonight-help-with-outfit#post-42829 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:41:29 +0000 Tanya 42829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I think that the black ribbon tied at the waist and pearls would be lovely! I don't think the pearls would be too much of a contrast at all; in fact, I seem to remember that Angie recommended to add them when wearing something black with something colored to soften the effect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-party-tonight-help-with-outfit#post-42828 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:38:56 +0000 ChristineB 42828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks guys. Tanya - Tim was reading over my shoulder &#38; was thrilled you mentioned him. Oh, and skirts are the easiest thing to sew. A black pencil skirt is next on my list of 'to buy fabric' for. </p> <p>Taylor - I wish I had a black belt, because I think it would look great, but all my belts fit my hips rather than my waist. I wonder if a black ribbon tied around would work as an alternative? I'm sure I have a black satin 1 inch wide ribbon somewhere.</p> <p>I love my pearls, and just don't wear them enough (they used to be my grandma's). Do you think they will be too much contrast with the black of the skirt?</p> <p>Thanks for your opinions! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-party-tonight-help-with-outfit#post-42824 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:32:24 +0000 taylor 42824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it with the black skirt also. Do you have a black belt you could put with that? Whatever you decide I am sure you will look very pretty! (I prefere Pearls as well) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-party-tonight-help-with-outfit#post-42822 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:25:33 +0000 Tanya 42822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Christine, that's a gorgeous blouse. I vote for the black skirt, it seems more festive even though it's a tad long. I like both necklaces, but have slight preference for the pearls. You must be very talented to make a whole skirt on your own - I can about sew a button and that's it. And Tim did a great job with the photos! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-party-tonight-help-with-outfit#post-42821 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:19:37 +0000 ChristineB 42821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My dh's work is having their holiday party tonight. He asked about the dress code, and they said guys usually wore ties, ladies wore skirts &#38; dresses. I have this new deep red blouse I'd really like to wear. My two skirt options are the black skirt, which I'd probably pair with black tights &#38; black flats. This skirt is a little big, it's from before my weight loss, and I know the length is a little long. This is dh's choice. </p> <p><a href="http://s408.photobucket.com/albums/pp167/berescga/?action=view&#038;current=P1010562.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s408.photobucket.com/al.....010562.jpg</a></p> <p><a href="http://s408.photobucket.com/albums/pp167/berescga/?action=view&#038;current=P1010561.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s408.photobucket.com/al.....010561.jpg</a></p> <p>The other option is my a-line brown tweed skirt that I made last weekend. Length is perfect, and I like the brown with the top. I'd pair it with nude hose &#38; brown ballet flat. Unfortunately I dont' have any heels right now (next on my 'to buy' list).</p> <p>What do you guys think? Also, do you prefer the gold necklace or the pearls?</p> <p>Please ignore the hair. I just came in from snow shovelling. Darn winter. I also haven't done my makeup or anything yet.</p> <p>Oh, and credit to my son Tim for taking the pics.</p> <p>Thanks! </p>