https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1-update Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:41:57 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1-update#post-1504121 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 18:56:05 +0000 DonnaF 1504121@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 is fab.&nbsp; As for slip-on sneakers?&nbsp; I know for my low volume, no arch, wide in front with very tiny heel feet, they are pretty much no-go.&nbsp; For super heavy duty walking, absolutely nothing beats true gear shoes or hiking shoes -- which don't look so great unless the rest of the outfit is gear.&nbsp; I think the only other footwear I have that might stand up to the challenge is one pair of Dansko Pros or possibly my Teva flatforms -- which can both be hidden under my flare jeans. &nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <p>Basically, you and your friends look happy, and that's what counts, right?&nbsp; For posterity, just make sure all pics are from the waist or chest up or crop what you have.&nbsp; That way, the footwear doesn't count.&nbsp; It's like Girl Math, photo style.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1-update#post-1504118 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 18:45:48 +0000 Beth Ann 1504118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a gorgeous dress!&nbsp; Such a perfect choice for the occasion, and the shoes add a sleek, modern touch.</p> <p>As for #2 -- I think the look works as is.&nbsp; If you want to tweak it, what about a wider cuff?&nbsp; I think it would make for a more intentional look and a stronger proportion.&nbsp; Also, I have a great pair of slip on sneaks in bone (see #1) and I've been stalking these Saucony bullets, featured prominently in the Athleta catalog, too.&nbsp; I've tried them on, and they're low profile and sleek, but still quite comfy.&nbsp; They also come in lighter colors.</p> <p>LOoks like you had a great time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1-update#post-1504034 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 15:50:37 +0000 Karie 1504034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The white dress outfit is gorgeous, especially with the pop of color from the shoes. When I have a day with a lot of walking, I like to wear either my Keds or my Converse. If they're not cushiony enough, a shoe insert does the trick.</p> <p>Join me in the Pixie Club! I'm getting my hair cut shorter, pixie style, on Friday.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1-update#post-1503920 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 03:31:39 +0000 Suz 1503920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First, you look gorgeous in the Tibi dress. And to think you weren't going to wear it until we got bossy on you! :)</p> <p>Love the new shoes, too.&nbsp;</p> <p>Second, the jeans and sneakers thing just does that to us. Ugh. I try to avoid sneakers except with gear. So if I am doing lots of walking I do what Joy suggests. Booties for cool weather, and slip on sneakers (I finally found a pair) or my wedge Cons for warmer weather -- or sandals. It does become a problem for packing sometimes -- it means more shoes if I also plan to exercise. So I got a super lightweight pair of shoes for indoor gym wear (and I sneak short runs in them in good weather, too.)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1-update#post-1503906 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 02:57:07 +0000 CocoLion 1503906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I admire you for attending a reunion! &nbsp;I haven't attended one, ever.</p> <p>#1 is lovely and I'm impressed that the 3" heels went the distance.</p> <p>I think it's really hard to make athletic shoes look fashionable. &nbsp;Maybe go with fun or softer colors, which can be repeated in the rest of the outfit? &nbsp;Tuck in the laces?</p> <p>I love your jeans and the way you rolled them. &nbsp;You have really long legs so you can afford not to wear traditional elongating boot cuts. &nbsp;I think the rolled cropped look is just that much more fashion-forward than the skinnies or straights worn by your friends (sorry no offense).</p> <p>As for the tee -- maybe the lesson here is to treat yourself to a new or newer tee the next time you have an occasion like this, so you feel really fab. &nbsp;A new tee, like new underwear or socks, can make me feel great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1-update#post-1503895 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 02:42:05 +0000 Jaime 1503895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look beautiful in #1 and very nice in #2 &nbsp;- I certainly wouldn't say dumpy. As stated above, sneakers generally can be pretty 'basic' (apparently the disparaging comment du jour?) but you are pretty in pink nonetheless. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1-update#post-1503882 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 02:28:01 +0000 Carla 1503882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Slip on sneaks can be very comfy. I have one pair where I switched out the liner for a spare running shoe liner I had kicking around. All day comfort and support in leapord print style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1-update#post-1503835 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 00:56:25 +0000 Anonymous 1503835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The white dress is lovely on you. You wear white well.<br /> I think you would be happier with jeans with narrower leg openings, I so like flip on sneakers. In fact I find them much more comfortable for lots of walking than a lace-up. Those will start pinching the top of my foot after awesome . For cold weather I have a couple of pairs of low heeled ankle boots ( La Canadienne and Munroe) that I can walk in for hours in comfort. They are out there and complete an outfit better than sneakers for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1-update#post-1503833 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 00:50:20 +0000 kerry 1503833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with everyone here that you look fab in the simple dress and bright shoes. I also agree it's hard not to be a bit frump in sneakers - although you carry off this look better than most. I also have the attitude if I'm out for serious walking, I just give up to gear and if not I love my slip on sneaks. I love that they're light-coloured.</p> <p>Do you have the patience to grow out to One Little Momma's hairstyle? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1-update#post-1503827 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 00:24:45 +0000 Janet 1503827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>100% in agreement with everything texstyle said! I feel the same way about jeans and sneakers -- slip on sneakers solve it for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1-update#post-1503716 Tue, 09 Jun 2015 19:46:21 +0000 Sal 1503716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look brilliant in the white dress, so chic. Love the sandals too.</p> <p>I don't mind 2 but the length of the jean and sneaker combination is slightly off, maybe unrolled? You actually look great, but I know the feeling. </p> <p>A pixie would be great, do you like having a fringe/ bangs? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1-update#post-1503709 Tue, 09 Jun 2015 19:33:50 +0000 Sara L. 1503709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look fantastic in #1.&nbsp; The dress is beautiful on you and I love the bright shoes.&nbsp; I also feel frumpy in jeans and tennis shoes.&nbsp; I absolutely hate wearing the combination.&nbsp; I have some super comfy sandals that I can walk for hours in, slip-on sneakers are also comfy, and flat boots in the winter work well.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1-update#post-1503705 Tue, 09 Jun 2015 19:28:29 +0000 approprio 1503705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look radiant in the white dress. I do hope the whole event wasn't too traumatic.</p> <p>I know what you mean about active wear. Why does it have to be a choice between being comfortable for the day and not cringing at the pictures afterwards?&nbsp;A couple of years ago I climbed Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh in gold pants and a leather sweatshirt atop my hiking boots. To this day I'm not convinced it was a good idea, but I confess I did like the photos. I may post one if I find them.&nbsp;</p> <p>And you can't go wrong with a pixie cut. You'd suit that, I think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1-update#post-1503553 Tue, 09 Jun 2015 15:16:41 +0000 catgirl 1503553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look amazing in the white dress!&nbsp;</p> <p>High five, Texstyle!&nbsp; I always feel super-frumpy in actual sneakers and jeans.&nbsp; Much better in sneakers and gear, which is when I wear this type of sneakers, as opposed&nbsp;to&nbsp;fashion sneakers.&nbsp; I'm also okay wearing them with shorts.&nbsp; Otherwise I just feel too "practical mom" - even though I am one. </p> <p>As for hair, I vote pixie!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1-update#post-1503546 Tue, 09 Jun 2015 15:08:39 +0000 texstyle 1503546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>viva- you are being hard on yourself - you look fantastic in the white dress and perfectly fine in the walking outfit. I find that for myself, black tennis shoes feel a bit heavy so I try to always buy lighter shades. And I find it pretty hard to wear what I call "comfy" tennis shoes without feeling at least somewhat frumpy. I prefer walkable sandals or slip on sneaks for that reason. Unless I'm truly going power walking or hiking then I don't care too much and try to just go "sporty" all around. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1-update#post-1503506 Tue, 09 Jun 2015 14:10:50 +0000 Anonymous 1503506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm headed straight to the message board &nbsp;Is that your anniversary dress? &nbsp;It is such a beautiful cut on you, and with red sandals? &nbsp;So classy. Love it. &nbsp;As for the jeans, boot cuts or your flares would have worked too, but you wouldn't have wanted sneakers with them, would you ? I think if your jeans were a little shorter, or perhaps narrower (are these bf's or straights?) you might have liked the look better. &nbsp;Your friend on your right is wearing the same thing but with skinny jeans, and she looks great! &nbsp;Hair? &nbsp;I quite like yours:) &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june-challenge-week-1-update#post-1503500 Tue, 09 Jun 2015 13:58:06 +0000 viva 1503500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My goals for June were thus: take more pictures, assess what works, purge what doesn't, try not to buy anything other than sandals.</p> <p>My college reunion happened during week 1, which was good (some picture-taking naturally happened, so I have a few WIWs) and bad (I was very self-scrutinizing so, to some degree, nothing felt right even though I know some things did work). </p> <p>Pic 1: Favorite outfit for the week. Tibi silk dress, ColeHaan high-heeled sandals (new, from outlet). The sandals have a 3-inch heel and were surprisingly comfortable for a walk across campus and a 3-hour dinner event. I carried a beaded black and white clutch with a bright red detail on the closure.</p> <p>Pic 2: Least favorite. I'm in the middle, and I feel dumpy. Ugh. I don't think I will get rid of any of these pieces, although the tee shirt may need to be pajama-wear only; it is a boxy fit with a wide neck, and I think that is a problem on me. Also, maybe not these sneakers with these jeans ever again. How does one dress for a day of a lot of walking, and do it with style???? And, this pic makes me think: bootcuts, flares .... enlongate!</p> <p>Finally, I am really tired of my hair. Something has got to change there. </p>