https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-dress-like-an-adult-nyt Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:28:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-dress-like-an-adult-nyt#post-1744825 Thu, 27 Oct 2016 15:21:09 +0000 ClaraT 1744825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with all of you that #1 is 'breakable' in terms of establishing a signature look--you can be remembered after a meeting for both your great ideas *and* your great glasses, to use the example of bj1111.</p> <p>I think the writer was basically talking about modesty (she mentions hem lines and transparent shirts)--and I do agree that one doesn't want to be remembered as the woman with the super low vee neck or teetery stilettos (or should I say I don't want to be remembered that way!) There is a fine line between being judgmental and urging modesty, so I think the writer is trying to toe that line, since having a signature style is a lot different than wearing a see-through shirt And rachylou, I think that probably you being you is your signature style!</p> <p>JAileen--I agree that this is good for men, too, and I sent it to my son as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-dress-like-an-adult-nyt#post-1744711 Thu, 27 Oct 2016 07:55:58 +0000 rachylou 1744711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely 100% in agreement with all three. That said, I break #1 all the time. I am just not mature in my dress, and thus I have to TELL my work children that I am old, will not hang out with you, and am pretty much your den mother. I'm just incorrigible. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-dress-like-an-adult-nyt#post-1744671 Thu, 27 Oct 2016 02:36:14 +0000 JAileen 1744671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, I just sent a link to my son. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-dress-like-an-adult-nyt#post-1744642 Thu, 27 Oct 2016 00:40:57 +0000 bj1111 1744642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Re rule #1--I have a tough time reconciling this with having a signature style or piece which implies maemorableness. I'm the one on the dais with killer heels and hipster glasses. People don't recognize me in contacts or flats. Has it bitten me in the butt, maybe...but I own that grown up look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-dress-like-an-adult-nyt#post-1744610 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 22:09:34 +0000 Sal 1744610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with all the advice. &nbsp;There are exceptions for point 1 - and there are times when the rule can be broken. &nbsp;But as a basic guideline I agree. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-dress-like-an-adult-nyt#post-1744604 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 21:42:25 +0000 ClaraT 1744604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is kind of a big-picture article--I think it is aimed more at young adults. However, as an actual adult, I found it an interesting point-of-view, especially the "costume" point, which applies to trends as much as work uniforms (at least for me!) I agree with point 1 (unless you are in a fashion-based field) and of course I agree with point 3. What do you think--is this good advice?<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/25/fashion/how-to-dress-like-an-adult.html?action=click&amp;contentCollection=Health&amp;module=Trending&amp;version=Full&amp;region=Marginalia&amp;pgtype=article">http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10.....;contentCo</a> </p>