https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-right-for-mil-80th-birthday Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:13:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-right-for-mil-80th-birthday/page/2#post-1516625 Wed, 08 Jul 2015 03:26:45 +0000 tulle 1516625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look fantastic in the first group of pics, but as others have said, your MIL may not be Rick Owens' intended audience?&nbsp; My sweet MIL would have thought that outfit terribly plain and sad-sack, while my mother (judging by her reaction to my silky track pants) would think you'd lost your mind. And, although it isn't necessary to costume yourself in her taste, you don't want to be a distraction, either.&nbsp; You know the lady best--what does she admire and appreciate on you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-right-for-mil-80th-birthday/page/2#post-1516614 Wed, 08 Jul 2015 02:49:26 +0000 Sveta 1516614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the outfit with a long skirt! Hope you get to wear it IRL :-0 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-right-for-mil-80th-birthday/page/2#post-1516427 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 19:39:50 +0000 jackiec 1516427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. Love both but prefer the first set. Great idea to pack a couple of backups in case something changes. But what you've chosen looks amazing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-right-for-mil-80th-birthday#post-1516424 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 19:31:04 +0000 MuseumGal 1516424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with all that 1/2/3 is lovely on you. &nbsp;If you would like to make it a bit more conservative, how about wearing a tank top with more coverage in the straps, ie not the spaghetti straps. &nbsp;The spaghetti straps do look a little bit lingerie-ish which Gma might look askance at? &nbsp;Whatever you choose, you will look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-right-for-mil-80th-birthday#post-1516415 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 19:10:42 +0000 rachylou 1516415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The first is fab. Fancy but not too fancy for the occasion I'd think. But it does all depend. If your MIL has that Prairie Home Companion streak, it could be awkward... So I think bringing an alternative is smart. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-right-for-mil-80th-birthday#post-1516375 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 17:21:19 +0000 CocoLion 1516375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much for your opinions, wisdom and support. I think I'm going to bring a Vince shift dress and a brigtblue lace dress as more conservative options. And then let my boyfriend decide (we're not married but act as if). It's a two day car trip so bringing extra options is no big deal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-right-for-mil-80th-birthday#post-1516272 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 14:49:12 +0000 lyn67 1516272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sure MIL knows your style already, and nr 1-3 is just fab and very You! Also curious if you wore the skirt like Debs said (with the back on front)-which is an awesome idea! And I can see why Angie raved about the ankle straps, they are &nbsp;grounding perfectly the skirt's length here, wow! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-right-for-mil-80th-birthday#post-1516157 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 11:19:46 +0000 dakotacheryl 1516157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both are great but I prefer the longer skirt too for the occasion. &nbsp;Hope you have a great time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-right-for-mil-80th-birthday#post-1516152 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 11:08:01 +0000 Anonymous 1516152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for 1,2,3! You look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-right-for-mil-80th-birthday#post-1516129 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 10:05:08 +0000 viva 1516129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My mother (87) would love 1-2-3. She has dementia, so she would probably tell you she loved it 10 times that night (haha) but she would absolutely love the specialness and fun of it, and the shoes! It's gorgeous, and I hope you will wear your hair up with it, which for me adds to the whole look. Please wear this outfit! It's perfect.</p> <p>Is it terrible that I have never EVER worried that my look would upstage someone? Maybe because it never would have. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-right-for-mil-80th-birthday#post-1516124 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 09:51:39 +0000 Style Fan 1516124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love 1, 2 and 3.&nbsp; The sandals really make it.&nbsp; My MIL would never understand fashion.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-right-for-mil-80th-birthday#post-1516074 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 04:13:23 +0000 AJ 1516074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1 looks so FAB! The tank still keeps it casual so wear to the party and enjoy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-right-for-mil-80th-birthday#post-1516072 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 04:05:03 +0000 annagybe 1516072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1-2-3.&nbsp;<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLBBrV-tWSE">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLBBrV-tWSE</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-right-for-mil-80th-birthday#post-1516068 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 03:47:37 +0000 Maneera 1516068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love these outfits! So dramatic! If your mil is not conservative herself, I see no reason why the long skirt outfit would be inappropriate. I really love your sandals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-right-for-mil-80th-birthday#post-1516048 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 02:46:38 +0000 Jaime 1516048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the first outfit and don't see why it is inappropriate as a rule - of course only you can judge what kind of exception MIL is :-)! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-right-for-mil-80th-birthday#post-1516031 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 02:07:45 +0000 Beth Ann 1516031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both looks are terrific, but #1 is a real standout.&nbsp; As long as MIL is open to your dramatic side, and isn't expecting something traditional, I say go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-right-for-mil-80th-birthday#post-1516020 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 01:45:34 +0000 Dgusanl 1516020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ohhhh! Very stylish! Prefer 1,2,3. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-right-for-mil-80th-birthday#post-1516015 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 01:41:05 +0000 shedev 1516015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The long skirt is my favorite outfit that you've posted. The short skirt looks a little more casual. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-right-for-mil-80th-birthday#post-1516014 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 01:40:19 +0000 Deborah 1516014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1/2/3 is just fabulous! &nbsp;I would wear this:) &nbsp;Tell me Denise, are you wearing the RO long skirt back to front (intentionally of course)?? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-right-for-mil-80th-birthday#post-1515975 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 00:15:38 +0000 Missey 1515975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More love for #1-2-3!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-right-for-mil-80th-birthday#post-1515966 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 00:01:37 +0000 Brooklyn 1515966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both outfits are great but no 1-3 is really smashing. My mum (who is in her 70s) would prefer 1-3 because it looks like you have dressed up for the occasion (the other outfit looks more casual) and she would appreciate that. And she would like the longer skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-right-for-mil-80th-birthday#post-1515965 Mon, 06 Jul 2015 23:59:57 +0000 crutcher 1515965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love you in outfit one...Hey, wear a big smile and a big hug and she will be absolutely delighted to see you...Don't worry about a thing...You will look wonderful!.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-right-for-mil-80th-birthday#post-1515948 Mon, 06 Jul 2015 23:32:27 +0000 Anonymous 1515948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorite is 1-3.&nbsp; It looks wonderful on you.&nbsp; I don't think an 80 year old is going to understand either of these looks, but a skirt or dress would be better than pants, especially jeans.&nbsp; Seriously, she is nearly of an era where jeans signaled that you are a farmer and women did not wear pants (except for a few famous exceptions).&nbsp; My mother at 80 wanted to see me in a bright color, preferably pink.&nbsp; Dress to please yourself and your husband.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-right-for-mil-80th-birthday#post-1515935 Mon, 06 Jul 2015 22:38:26 +0000 cjh 1515935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very attractive. It probably depends more on the venue than anything. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-right-for-mil-80th-birthday#post-1515934 Mon, 06 Jul 2015 22:33:31 +0000 MsMaven 1515934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Most of my family and friends over say, 65 up to whatever, would love either outfit, and a few of them are daily conservative.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-right-for-mil-80th-birthday#post-1515927 Mon, 06 Jul 2015 22:22:51 +0000 Angie 1515927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More thumbs up for #1 and #2. I LOVE the way the ankle strap sandals ground the length of the skirt. Arty, Summery and Fabulous.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-right-for-mil-80th-birthday#post-1515922 Mon, 06 Jul 2015 22:17:42 +0000 Lyn D. 1515922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your skirt!<br />If the weather is very warm there the top seems fine too, and really looks lovely with the rest of the outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-right-for-mil-80th-birthday#post-1515913 Mon, 06 Jul 2015 21:59:55 +0000 unfrumped 1515913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Celia--#1 is divine as far as fashion goes, but I think my MIL would not relate to the tank straps and muscle-T look as much as a more conventional "dressy" outfit. So you need to know your audience. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-right-for-mil-80th-birthday#post-1515911 Mon, 06 Jul 2015 21:54:36 +0000 donnat 1515911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would not hesitate. The first outfit is gorgeous. I love that skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-right-for-mil-80th-birthday#post-1515898 Mon, 06 Jul 2015 21:33:19 +0000 Astrid 1515898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the first version with the long skirt is great! I'm with Kelly, I think I'd wear that one if it fits the venue. </p>