https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-very-happy-place-with-my-style Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:34:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-very-happy-place-with-my-style#post-1546392 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 03:50:15 +0000 Beth Ann 1546392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a happy thing to share!&nbsp; I've had less time for the forum in recent months, but&nbsp; I have noticed your outfits displaying a refined sense of proportions, color and fit.&nbsp; When I first joined the forum, I struggled to do casual well, and I found the forum to be an amazing help, just like you have.&nbsp; Suz is right, too --- you've been passing the gift along to others, and that is extremely fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-very-happy-place-with-my-style#post-1546325 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 02:16:25 +0000 kerlyn 1546325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always enjoy your contributions to the forum, Maneera. &nbsp;Congratulations on all your progress. &nbsp;You're a great role model for us newbies!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-very-happy-place-with-my-style#post-1545953 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 14:15:10 +0000 Vix 1545953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Maneera -- </p> <p>So great to hear this! I agree you got to your goals super-fast. Quick study! Also agree about your helpful comments.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-very-happy-place-with-my-style#post-1545934 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 13:26:25 +0000 celia 1545934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so happy for you Maneera. You have done a lot of work and really got to your goals really fast.<br /> You have such a warm and articulated presence in this Forum, it is a pleasure to see your outfits and your reasonings behind them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-very-happy-place-with-my-style#post-1545929 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 13:05:36 +0000 Maneera 1545929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much, Suz! I love being a part of this community too!</p> <p>I learned fast because all of you were very patient, helpful and consistent with your advice. A lot of help came from you! Thanks to all of your help, I could learn quicker. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-very-happy-place-with-my-style#post-1545928 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 13:03:32 +0000 Suz 1545928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>High FIVE</b>!! You are one of the fastest learners I've ever seen on this forum -- and in addition, in the same short time as you've amped your style, you've also become a valued member of the community, with helpful advice, warm support, and lots of laughs to share! Thanks for joining us and helping us all move towards our goals. And it's wonderful to hear you are feeling as great as you look! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-very-happy-place-with-my-style#post-1545927 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 13:02:41 +0000 Maneera 1545927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Elizabeth. Your words are very encouraging </p> <p>Helen, I'm not planning to go anywhere! I'm addicted to YLF....plus I do learn something new every single day! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-very-happy-place-with-my-style#post-1545919 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 12:49:05 +0000 Elizabeth P 1545919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You definitely deserve an award for the "most improved in a short period of time".&nbsp; When I've seen your outfits, or read your keen observations, over the last month, I find myself saying "wait a second, isn't she still really new?"&nbsp; or "wait a second, isn't she the one who really struggled with casual dressing?"&nbsp; over and over again.&nbsp; I remember your first posts well, so it's really neat to see how quickly you've adjusted to where YOU want to be.&nbsp; Well done!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-very-happy-place-with-my-style#post-1545911 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 12:32:34 +0000 Helen11 1545911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Only 3 months? You rock! I really enjoy reading your thoughtful comments, and seeing your pics. Promise you'll stay around, even though you've got your wardrobe sorted! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-very-happy-place-with-my-style#post-1545493 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 19:42:37 +0000 rachylou 1545493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's cool. And so quickly done! I do think your outfit styling has tightened up. Your denim outfit today was totally on point. Makes me think about my own haphazard ways... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-very-happy-place-with-my-style#post-1545456 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 18:32:32 +0000 Anonymous 1545456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this part:</p> <p>"it's OK to love classics, because I can now comfortably pair them with some modern elements (mostly shoes in my case) to create an outfit that looks current, somewhat. "</p> <p>That's what I've learned too. You don't have to abandon your style to be current or cool, or whatever you want to be. You just need to make tweeks here and there, a lot of the time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-very-happy-place-with-my-style#post-1545454 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 18:29:53 +0000 Alassë 1545454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, that's wonderful news! And in so short a time. Congratulations! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-very-happy-place-with-my-style#post-1545440 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 18:20:04 +0000 Maneera 1545440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Jeweled. What a lovely compliment! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-very-happy-place-with-my-style#post-1545434 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 18:15:23 +0000 Jeweled 1545434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maneera, that's so lovely to hear!&nbsp; And I have to say that I have also learned a lot by reading your feedback for other YLF'ers - you have keen insights when it comes to clothing, shoes, and style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-very-happy-place-with-my-style#post-1545413 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 17:49:41 +0000 Anonymous 1545413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*applause*. You committed to the work to make it happen. I wanted/needed to learn the same thing when I came to YLF, to figure out how to dress casually and still feel like me. Angie's MOTG formulas and the WIWs were an eye opener to what I was doing wrong. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-very-happy-place-with-my-style#post-1545408 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 17:40:02 +0000 Jenn 1545408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wowza, Maneera. You've come a long way in just a few short months, especially given that you spent at least one of those months not shopping!</p> <p>Although... I have a hard time thinking you could have ever looked "frumpy and dumpy." &nbsp;:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-very-happy-place-with-my-style#post-1545404 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 17:31:27 +0000 Angie 1545404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*APPLAUSE*</p> <p>Your attitude is brilliant, Maneera. It's no wonder that you are a role model to baby sis, Ankita.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-very-happy-place-with-my-style#post-1545401 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 17:22:47 +0000 Maneera 1545401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much, Aliona. Your kind and encouraging words just made my day </p> <p>BethT, I have no doubt that you'll be writing a very similar post very soon. Believe me; 'casual' style is new to me </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-very-happy-place-with-my-style#post-1545393 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 17:09:43 +0000 Anonymous 1545393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maneera, you're a girl who knows how to slay a challenge in record time. (if you're looking for a new challenge, there's always my closet haha!) </p> <p>Your comments are inspiring, and I agree with you on the indispensable value of YLF. I've definitely expanded my own horizons on certain things thanks to the feedback from you and other members.<br /> Hugs for a great accomplishment and here's to always feeling fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-very-happy-place-with-my-style#post-1545372 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 16:24:51 +0000 BethT 1545372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay!! &nbsp;I would have never guessed that you couldn't do casual just a few months ago. &nbsp;You totally rock your casual looks! &nbsp;</p> <p>I hope to be able to write a similar post at the end of this year. &nbsp;I think getting honest feedback will be the most helpful for me. &nbsp;I'm also so thankful that I found this site! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-very-happy-place-with-my-style#post-1545366 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 16:11:09 +0000 Anonymous 1545366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We are all learning together, and having a ball!&nbsp; I'm so happy your style journey is going so well, you sound very joyful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-very-happy-place-with-my-style#post-1545361 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 16:06:23 +0000 Colette 1545361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! So happy for you. YLF is really a great place! One day I hope to be where you are, but I'm more of a slow learner.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-very-happy-place-with-my-style#post-1545357 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 16:04:47 +0000 deb 1545357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yea!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-very-happy-place-with-my-style#post-1545351 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 16:03:12 +0000 Word Lily 1545351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-very-happy-place-with-my-style#post-1545349 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 16:01:22 +0000 Maneera 1545349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Word Lily. I don't think you move slow! You have a bigger challenge, since you're in the process of losing weight and hence your style shifts have to be slower (or your new clothes will become useless in a very short time). Be kind to yourself and be proud of the progress you're making. I think you looked swell in your outfit yesterday! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-very-happy-place-with-my-style#post-1545342 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 15:55:41 +0000 Word Lily 1545342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've done so much in such a short timeframe! I'm kind of in awe, actually. I guess I just move slowly. I'm so happy for you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-a-very-happy-place-with-my-style#post-1545337 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 15:51:34 +0000 Maneera 1545337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some of you may remember that when I joined YLF, my biggest problem was that my dressing style was not in sync with my real lifestyle. My best outfits were way too dressy and formal for my casual lifestyle. And when I tried to do 'casual', I looked frumpy and dumpy. </p> <p>While I looked good when I dressed up to go out on weekends, I almost always was overdressed. I also didn't own a single smart-casual knit top (besides my workout tees) back then! </p> <p>My style goal was 'Comfortably Dressy', as I feel and look best with some classic, structured and feminine elements in my outfits. </p> <p>I'm very happy to report that I'm feeling GREAT about my sense of style these days. I can put together a smart-casual and very appropriate outfit in seconds! You guys taught me two very important things that helped me achieve this - Drape and Fit. </p> <p>I learned to wear white without feeling awkward. I learned to pair dressy items with casual items to create a balanced look. I understood that t-shirts can look great when the fit, fabric and drape are just right. But most importantly, I learned what colours work best for me, and hence, I could make some great additions to my wardrobe. </p> <p>Now even my simple jeans and t-shirt outfits look great because I'm wearing a color that really flatters me. When in doubt, I simply add my denim vest or scarf or both to an outfit and the planets align....the outfit feels 'finished' and 'pulled together'. I also feel more at peace with my dressier aesthetics.....it's OK to love classics, because I can now comfortably pair them with some modern elements (mostly shoes in my case) to create an outfit that looks current, somewhat. </p> <p>None of this would've been possible without YLF. One can read a thousand articles on 'how to wear' a look and still not learn how to practically make that look their own without trying out a 100 outfit combinations and getting genuine, honest feedback on each. That's the only way to hone your sense of style - practice. And practice doesn't help much if someone else doesn't evaluate your outfit based on what you were trying to achieve. With your collective wisdom, I have learned to create simple yet perfect outfits that cater to both my lifestyle and sense of aesthetics. At YLF, I've come a very long way in just 3 months.</p> <p>I still have lots and lots more to learn, but at least I know I'm heading in the right direction now. I love it when I put together an outfit on weekends that is perfect for my casual activities, yet feels like ME. My husband no longer looks at my clothes and exclaim, "You want to wear THIS?!" on Saturday Trust me, it's a huge relief! </p> <p>I guess I'm just trying to extend a BIG THANK YOU to this lovely, warm and amazing community. I am so happy with my style right now....I can't wait to discover more....and none of this would've happened without YOU. </p>