https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-turn-a-modern-classic-item-hip-blog-post Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:50:10 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-turn-a-modern-classic-item-hip-blog-post#post-94589 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:45:32 +0000 velvetychocolate 94589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok - after Angie's comment about hair - I'm off to search the blog for any posts on hair. </p> <p>Sarah - I really like both the dresses you've posted, but I'm such a newbie at this that I don't have a lot of ideas as to how to make modern classic items more 'hip'. Great post question though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-turn-a-modern-classic-item-hip-blog-post#post-94587 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:28:13 +0000 Laura 94587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, you make me laugh! Little boy ... I have a hard time imagining that could be possible! But I see your point. You do rock a sheath dress like nobody's business, though!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-turn-a-modern-classic-item-hip-blog-post#post-94586 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:21:38 +0000 velvetychocolate 94586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya - I really liked what you had to say on this topic. Very helpful for me also. </p> <p>You've explained this so well - especially that bit about how the modern classics are grounding. Thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-turn-a-modern-classic-item-hip-blog-post#post-94584 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:07:00 +0000 Angie 94584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ll come back to this later cause I have to shop with a client, but there is more to it than accessories in my opinion. Your HAIR!</p> <p>Also, I do not look good in a wrap dress. AT ALL. The style makes me look like a little boy and the V-neckline is unflattering. Flattens the few curves I have. I know it sounds odd but it’s the truth. Wraps, any type of wrap, are best on curvy gals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-turn-a-modern-classic-item-hip-blog-post#post-94583 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:02:23 +0000 Ele 94583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to suggest the same things, Laura! </p> <p>I think it's often all down to accessories. Just by wearing those dresses (which are lovely on you, btw) with boots instead of a more classic heel already ups the hip ante, I think. I even think the way you're wearing them in the photo, belted at the waist, is making them look more modern than they would if they were worn as-is. </p> <p>So, moving forward from that, how about a very cool, unexpected bag? Something oversized, or bright perhaps? What do you have in the way of funky jewelry? Oh, and legwear- sometimes I'll wear an otherwise boring dress with coloured/patterned hose and it usually livens it up somewhat. Basically, I think the trick is not to wear too many "classic" items together at one time. It's the mix of styles that makes it modern.</p> <p>I'd also like to see Angie take on the classic wrap dress! I don't have a DVF, but her classic black collarless style (I think it's called the "Julien") has been on my wish list for years. One day! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-turn-a-modern-classic-item-hip-blog-post#post-94582 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:02:02 +0000 Maya 94582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hm, I don't have time to write about this at any length, but as I wrote in my comment on the blog, I have a decent amount of stuff from places like BR, Gap, J Crew, and Ann Taylor, which I would consider mostly on the modern classic side (though J Crew can go a little further). I just mix them up with the rest of my crazy wardrobe. For example, a simple sweater dress from AT can be funked up with stirrup leggings, a headband, and accessories from a place like Urban Outfitters (I know not everyone wears headbands or shops at UO but that's just how I would go about it). </p> <p>My closet would not function without SOME modern classic pieces. It would be too many trends and edgy pieces all at once, and I would just look like a fashion victim. I need a few things to keep my style grounded and prevent myself from looking too outlandish or silly. Hope that makes sense. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-turn-a-modern-classic-item-hip-blog-post#post-94578 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:55:40 +0000 Laura 94578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good question! I've been wondering what Angie would do with a DVF wrap dress.</p> <p>Anyway, you could do with your dresses what I'm doing with mine today: moto vest and slouchy boots. Maybe? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-turn-a-modern-classic-item-hip-blog-post#post-94577 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:53:15 +0000 Sarah 94577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I enjoyed Angie's blog post today, especially this quote "a modern classic item has the potential to look hip in the right ensemble".<br /> I have quite a fewy lovely classic pieces and I'm dying to find ways to wear them that are more current, hip, and stylish.<br /> How can this be done?<br /> For example, these dresses:<br /> <a href="http://letitrainagain.blogspot.com/2009/09/twins.html" rel="nofollow">http://letitrainagain.blogspot.....twins.html</a><br /> My style is definitely classic, but I've been trying more things lately and think that there is definitely a place for trendy, fresh looks. </p>