https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ignoring-reality-is-probably-never-a-good-idea Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:10:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ignoring-reality-is-probably-never-a-good-idea/page/2#post-821803 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 01:27:40 +0000 Day Vies 821803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>K -- you are hilarious! Of course that was the point of my evil plot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ignoring-reality-is-probably-never-a-good-idea/page/2#post-821494 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:06:28 +0000 K. Period. 821494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to suggest wearing the belt a little lower on the hip, but seriously, when I read Angie's suggestion about opening up a button or two, I did a hand-face. Of. Course. </p> <p>Still had to post though because that coat! That coat! DV, I looked at it and immediately thought, OMG she looks like a 20s starlet. Gorgeous and elegant. I know now why you didn't post it right away. You had to get us used to your incredible style first, easing us in a bit so that we didn't faint dead away upon seeing you in that coat!!! (I still think most of us are sporting bumps on our heads from fainting, though.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ignoring-reality-is-probably-never-a-good-idea/page/2#post-821333 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:43:28 +0000 Lisa 821333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have nothing to add because I like and agree with Angie's great suggestion, to show a lower neckline. Too much of you is covered with this shirt buttoned all the way. It's amazing the difference a little skin can do to an outfit. JCrew does this all the time in their outfits by rolling up sleeves even if it's just a little to showcase the wrist or forearm. Pretty belt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ignoring-reality-is-probably-never-a-good-idea/page/2#post-821239 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:54:14 +0000 Mona 821239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another coat lover here. I actually really like this whole outift. so polished and pretty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ignoring-reality-is-probably-never-a-good-idea/page/2#post-821215 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:23:18 +0000 kimlee 821215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And I too am swooning over the coat. I am eager to see your re-style of this look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ignoring-reality-is-probably-never-a-good-idea/page/2#post-821187 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:02:25 +0000 Niefern 821187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Day, I have noticed that you generally look so *terrific* in all the photos you post that you can allow yourself the occasional less-gloriuos outfit. And the coat is superb. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ignoring-reality-is-probably-never-a-good-idea/page/2#post-821156 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:38:14 +0000 Day Vies 821156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your appreciation of "the coat". I have had it nearly 10 years with no plans anytime soon to retire it. </p> <p>I am so happy that you all had such great suggestions. I will try the solutions and re-post within the next week or so. Repeating this outfit will save me time -- life has already resumed its normal hectic pace. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ignoring-reality-is-probably-never-a-good-idea/page/2#post-821088 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:02:25 +0000 ManidipaM 821088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not only is that coat DIVINE, as has been reiterated already, I adore the shoes and the tweed skirt and the braided belt --- beauties, all!</p> <p>Sounds like you are sorted for the tweaking of proportions; but wanted to also throw out there the idea to add a cardigan (boyfriend style?) and belt over that. Would help with the 'crushed crispness' dilemma of untucking the shirt, perhaps? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ignoring-reality-is-probably-never-a-good-idea/page/2#post-821085 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:01:15 +0000 Ornella 821085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can see why you loved this outfit :-)<br /> A vote for one or two more buttons undone.</p> <p>The coat is amazing and you look so glamorous in it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ignoring-reality-is-probably-never-a-good-idea#post-821046 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 07:23:44 +0000 Hil 821046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Please please post the revised look, as Angie suggested! The outfit is so glam, and the coat - well everyone's already said it's knockout... I can only echo that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ignoring-reality-is-probably-never-a-good-idea#post-821044 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 07:10:25 +0000 Kristin SF 821044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow - #4 is beyond gorgeous. Seriously, you look beautiful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ignoring-reality-is-probably-never-a-good-idea#post-821040 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 06:44:47 +0000 tarzy 821040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A "killer" and two "faints" from Angie - I think you have your answer! (Add me to the fans of you in that coat!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ignoring-reality-is-probably-never-a-good-idea#post-821034 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 06:02:45 +0000 dizzys 821034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have these same issues....large bust and short torso and most of the time I forgo the belt....if I must, the shirt MUST be lower cut....scoop neck or a cami. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ignoring-reality-is-probably-never-a-good-idea#post-821023 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 05:33:56 +0000 Amy 821023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've received good suggestions already, so I'm just going to swoon over #4</p> <p>*swoons* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ignoring-reality-is-probably-never-a-good-idea#post-820996 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 04:46:35 +0000 lyn* 820996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not quite seeing what you're seeing - I think these looks are all fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ignoring-reality-is-probably-never-a-good-idea#post-820989 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 04:36:51 +0000 cciele 820989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*rendered speechless by #4* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ignoring-reality-is-probably-never-a-good-idea#post-820986 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 04:34:28 +0000 Kari 820986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my. That coat is DIVINE!</p> <p>My body size and shape are very similar to yours - short waisted, large bust - and I echo Angie's suggestion to unbutton just a little so the neckline is lower. It need'nt be very deep - maybe just one or two buttons, and if you prefer, with a camisole underneath. It kind of visually balances out a short-waisted figure, and also a deeper V visually breaks up the chest area, and shows that your bustline and neckline are, indeed, separate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ignoring-reality-is-probably-never-a-good-idea#post-820943 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:48:14 +0000 sarah 820943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good grief, look at you in that coat! Wooee! I love your outfit, actually, and I think Angie's suggestion is spot on. I've read in her other posts that women with larger chests do well with lower necklines and I can see how unbuttoning a button or two would make a big difference. You look terrific. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ignoring-reality-is-probably-never-a-good-idea#post-820936 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:43:06 +0000 Anonymous 820936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are awesome! some minor tweaks as per Angie above and you are " all sorted", as she would say.<br /> and that coat is one of the most glamorous things I've seen in a while... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ignoring-reality-is-probably-never-a-good-idea#post-820931 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:38:28 +0000 Janet 820931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That coat is retro glam fabulous! Love love love it on you. </p> <p>Also, you have lovely legs. I like the outfit on you very much, especially with the tweaks Angie suggested. The burgundy tights are such a great touch. You always knock it out of the park. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ignoring-reality-is-probably-never-a-good-idea#post-820928 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:36:08 +0000 catgirl 820928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll bite on this one! First off, #4 is STELLAR - everyone should look that good all bundled up! </p> <p>As far as the outfit, coming from a formerly similar shape (and I'll admit that I personally HATED how well-endowed I was and didn't bear myself with nearly the grace and pride that you have in your looks), I would have avoided tucking a form fitting button down into a fitted skirt... I think if you are going to do that, you need one of those V-shaped belts to give a visual line away from the bust. Trust me, I speak from experience. Are you able to wear the shirt untucked and wear one of your fab cardis over it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ignoring-reality-is-probably-never-a-good-idea#post-820921 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:29:13 +0000 Thistle 820921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, #4 is beyond amazing! You are just too fab for words! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ignoring-reality-is-probably-never-a-good-idea#post-820916 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:26:38 +0000 Carole 820916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First of all, you look AMAzing in 4!!! Such a gorgeous coat and silhouette (swooning). High waists are tricky, I know because I have one too! 1 and 2 look great and Angie's tip sounds like it will fix the issue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ignoring-reality-is-probably-never-a-good-idea#post-820911 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:19:58 +0000 Anonymous 820911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There aren't enough superlatives to describe you in that stunning coat! Your outfit is gorgeous too and I don't see a problem with the belt in the photo. As a fellow high waister, I've found that wearing a belt that matches or is at least low contrast with the top sometimes seems to work best for me, as unfrumped suggests. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ignoring-reality-is-probably-never-a-good-idea#post-820890 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:09:37 +0000 Transcona Shannon 820890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like Angie has you all sorted. The coat is AMAZING!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ignoring-reality-is-probably-never-a-good-idea#post-820885 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:07:06 +0000 Angie 820885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Please live!</p> <p>And now I need to faint after seeing #4 again.</p> <p>*faints* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ignoring-reality-is-probably-never-a-good-idea#post-820883 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:04:07 +0000 MsMary 820883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ZOMG the COAT!!!</p> <p>*plonk*</p> <p>I was also going to suggest unbuttoning a shirt button or two! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ignoring-reality-is-probably-never-a-good-idea#post-820882 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:03:39 +0000 TraceyLiz65 820882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the idea of lowering the neckline and think a cami would offer a perfect solution. I just have to say that I know so many women with larger busts who steer clear of button ups and you are an example that they do work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ignoring-reality-is-probably-never-a-good-idea#post-820880 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:02:44 +0000 Suz 820880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW!! Look at you in that stunning coat!! That is beyond fantastic. Seriously, if I saw you walking down the street I would have to comment on how gorgeous you are! </p> <p>And I think you are being way too hard on yourself about the outfit. Angie's suggestions are excellent. The skirt is beautiful. So with a more open neckline the eye will go more to your beautiful face and not focus so much on the torso area. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ignoring-reality-is-probably-never-a-good-idea#post-820870 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 02:55:41 +0000 Day Vies 820870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Kelly, Sara and Shevia! You all give me hope that maybe I still had one foot in reality when I put this together! </p> <p>Ceit -- untucking could work, my concern is belting a lighter weight fabric with no stretch over a tweed would look untidy by the end of the day. </p> <p>Karie -- unfortunately the skirt sits at my natural waist :-(</p> <p>Angie-- another killer to the power of killer... I think I'm ready to die I like the idea of losing a few of the top buttons and wearing a coordinating cami underneath -- especially since it's such a simple change.</p> <p>Tina -- I like the idea of a v-neck. thank you!</p> <p>Unfrumped - I get what you're saying and I like it. I think it could work with a charcoal gray or black, maybe even navy. The belt would stand out against those colors, but you know you might really be on to something there I just remembered that the belt is on the top of the skirt. Actually if I wear a burgundy top then the belt over the skirt (with the top tucked in) would visually extend a top of the same color. It would have the illusion of a longer top with a lace like edge -- I'm liking this idea! </p>