https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lace-skirt-party-update--wiwwimw-and-thanks Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 19 May 2026 06:12:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lace-skirt-party-update--wiwwimw-and-thanks#post-802511 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 04:19:42 +0000 unfrumped 802511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, Moira, they were doing 40% off everything and these were already marked down to $20. I may be older and wiser on the shirt. I already had the right color tank top but I didn't quite imagine the other styling issues. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lace-skirt-party-update--wiwwimw-and-thanks#post-802332 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 20:12:32 +0000 moira 802332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think a cream or white opaque blouse would look great with that skirt<br /> Through the years I have owned and discarded so many transparent tops. I just never get that to look right.<br /> Everything else is perfect.<br /> $12 you say? I must hit Talbots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lace-skirt-party-update--wiwwimw-and-thanks#post-801783 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 18:20:41 +0000 Vix 801783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Unfrumped ---</p> <p>As you said #1 and #4 are similar silhouettes, but they're my favorites in terms of cohesiveness. The deep neutrals read more "sophisticated party" and the colors of the first "fun/approachable party" but both are such great looks IMO.</p> <p>And sounds like #1 worked perfectly for the actual event.</p> <p>Echoing trying #2 with black tights and trying to tuck/belt #3. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lace-skirt-party-update--wiwwimw-and-thanks#post-801587 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 08:04:38 +0000 Asingh 801587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great skirts. How about tucking the white shirt into the skirt? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lace-skirt-party-update--wiwwimw-and-thanks#post-801424 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 23:44:45 +0000 Angie 801424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#4 looks terrific! #4 would also look fabulous with the top of #1. And the skirt of #1 - mixed and matched with the hose and flats. </p> <p>I'd love to see a full pic of #1. Stunning lace skirt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lace-skirt-party-update--wiwwimw-and-thanks#post-801388 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 21:46:07 +0000 Caro in Oz 801388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The straight skirt silhouette always works imo. I love #4 you look so sophisticated.<br /> With #3 I'd like to see the shirt tucked &amp; lighter hose with those shoes too. I think the shirt could look good untucked over jeans though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lace-skirt-party-update--wiwwimw-and-thanks#post-801361 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 20:43:52 +0000 unfrumped 801361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz and Beth Ann, you are so encouraging!<br /> Suz, I will try tucking this shirt. I did think I was going to get to wear it "out" over jeans but now I don't know. Beth Ann, yes, the jewelry option is a great reminder of things I can add without a huge effort. </p> <p>I hope the straight skirt silhouette will hold on as acceptable for a few more years (with these or other skirts and with shapewear as needed!) as I think I could work with that as a basic and refresh the style of tops or footwear or jewelry to stay current. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lace-skirt-party-update--wiwwimw-and-thanks#post-801296 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:19:09 +0000 Beth Ann 801296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look amazing in these! I like the boatneck tops very much, particularly the burgundy with the matching skirt. Dressing down a lace skirt makes it perfect for many of our casual but festive holiday gatherings. I've been looking for dressier tops with limited success, too. If you want a little more sparkle, you might look for a brighter, bigger necklace to go with these. These are easy to find and not expensive. Also, sheerer hose and heels or the addition of a jacket would dress these looks up further, if desired.</p> <p>I like the ease of the low-heeled shoes and the textured legs here for your holiday festive, but not formal look. If I were at a party with you, I'd ask to snap a photo so I could go home and recreate your outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lace-skirt-party-update--wiwwimw-and-thanks#post-801293 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:15:39 +0000 Suz 801293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These look totally FAB! I love the burgundy top with the skirt. That is a perfect combination and so current without being super-trendy. Exactly what you were hoping for. Brava! </p> <p>#2 is great, too, or would work really well with black tights and black booties. </p> <p>I see the issue with #2. Angie has a blog post on "grinning" that you could look up for reference. Have you tried tucking a shirt? With a belt? </p> <p>#4 looks fab, too, although it is tough to discern all the detail. This seems like a super silhouette for you and that skirt was a fantastic buy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lace-skirt-party-update--wiwwimw-and-thanks#post-801272 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:43:31 +0000 unfrumped 801272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here is an update on my persimmon lace adventure. </p> <p>I was struggling with finding any tops in my closet that I thought worked in time for this particular occasion. The cardigan shown previously "worked" and I had worn it to church, but it was just not what I wanted for a party.</p> <p>Photo #1) Just the next day I came across a Talbot's top in the exact burgundy-red for $12.<br /> Now, it is not very "dressy" per se --it's a cotton blend that has a polished cotton look, but I liked the boatneck and sleeve length. Since the party was not super formal, I thought it worked--but fire away! I did go with my near-flat shoes because there is loud music and dancing with Young People. So this outfit seemed festive but was very easy to move (gyrate) in with no wardrobe malfunctions. I had to go bag-shoe color matchy with black clutch, but it has some texture and shine. The top is very wearable with other items and also allows a jacket over if I need to add that to the skirt outfit for more warmth.</p> <p>The next ones are try-outs:</p> <p>#2) Ha ha, same top in black, with burgundy-red Hue tights--color does not show up well. The tights are too much with burgundy top, but could be fun for skirt+ leg column of color with more neutral color tops.</p> <p>#3) Trying a light top--all that is closet-available now--and nude shoe, still wearing red tights but plan to try on with nude hose. I'm learning this blouse is tricky because I wear a tank under, but the tank does not follow the shape of the shirt bottom, so when tank tucked in + shirt untucked there will be this demarcation.</p> <p>#4) Sorry this shows so dark, but is the bronze lace over black skirt shown with the black boatneck top--again, a less dressy look due to the top, but hope to find a dressy silk or other top, boxy-short, ideally, and maybe something in cream. But for $12 I thought this top allows the skirt to become immediately wearable for some occasions.</p> <p>Of course the lace skirt and top combos are quite the same silhouette, but hopefully pretty different impact due to color difference.</p> <p>You can't tell, but I'm wearing my new DK microfishnets in some of the photos! They were the last lonely pair in a local dept store.</p> <p>I took YLF advice and wore,for party, off-black kind of sheer tights, sort of between sheer pantyhose and tight, for a more medium-toned leg, and I think it worked.</p> <p>Any suggestions are welcome. </p>