https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/local-street-style Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:18:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/local-street-style#post-2253544 Tue, 01 Mar 2022 10:45:20 +0000 Zaeobi 2253544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just seeing your reply now @SF - I didn't think of it in that way! I think for me, the intention behind a comment is important (even if it doesn't quite come across in that way). </p> <p>But I appreciate that not everyone feels the same way as me - can be tricky to navigate that on a style forum though, lol! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/local-street-style#post-2253422 Mon, 28 Feb 2022 06:18:20 +0000 Neha Jangid 2253422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We all should get into the habit of spreading the love by appreciating and complimenting people. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/local-street-style#post-2253421 Mon, 28 Feb 2022 06:17:27 +0000 Neha Jangid 2253421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah!<br />You did the right thing.<br />We never know how our one comment can make someone's day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/local-street-style#post-2203832 Sun, 20 Jun 2021 09:27:54 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2203832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Zaoebi, the last person I complimented on their clothing, the first in a long time, was someone I had just met her at our sons’ graduation. I mentioned towards the end of the event that the way her dress moved was lovely. She seemed surprised in a positive way. They’re from Toronto, where I think there are as many hijabis as here, but I wondered later if a “normal” compliment like that from a non-Muslim is unusual. Idk.</p> <p>It sounds like L’Abielle made a kind remark that was appreciated (especially because young mothers are often shocked at their own "disappearance"), but I generally refrain from commenting on items of clothing lest I drift into “them jeans sure do fit you right” territory (have your husband say it with a drawl &amp; you'll see what I mean). Even things that aren’t usually considered sexual, like shoes, can take on weird tones. I remember a conversation about high heels in which I said you (generic "you", not meaning anyone present) have to be able to walk in them. The guy I was talking with said “<u>you</u> sure do know how to walk in them!” Awwwwwk-ward! Another time, I ran into a prof from my Masters program at a conference; he purred about how I used to come to class barefoot (it was Austin, a philosophy class, on Marxism) a little too appreciatively. He later made it clear that yes, he did mean it that way. Being known as his student suddenly had a whole new connotation for me. Anyway, the most I’m likely to say about someone’s attire is they were smart to bring a rain jacket while the rest of us are getting soaked, or similar. I will comment that someone is prepared/ organized/ helpful/ friendly, makes x look easy, handled something well or was kind (in an awkward situation with a third person), or the like.</p> <p>I also think Berliners assume non-comment on others’ appearances. The other night at the grocery, I encountered 2 young women in bras, briefs, and open trenchcoats, all black, of course, just going about their business. I didn't say anything, and neither did anyone else. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/local-street-style#post-2203813 Sun, 20 Jun 2021 02:43:56 +0000 Zaeobi 2203813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@FI I tend to avoid commenting on things that people can't change so easily (like hair or skintone etc), but my philosophy is that a compliment on clothing is OK because it's something they can take off. </p> <p>And even if they didn't put much thought into their outfit that morning, I personally find those to be the best pick-me-ups (because it reminds me that looking good or eye-catching doesn't have to require a lot of effort). </p> <p>Glad the lady responded positively to you @L'Abeille </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/local-street-style#post-2203810 Sun, 20 Jun 2021 02:10:38 +0000 Carla 2203810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve noticed folks are starting to ‘dress up’ more in the past week. &nbsp;It might be summer, or it might be the easing of Covid restrictions, or it might be both.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/local-street-style#post-2203803 Sun, 20 Jun 2021 01:53:39 +0000 Jaime 2203803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tend to save my compliments for people I know, but am always tickled by (non-creepy) comments by strangers. Maybe I will make complimenting a stranger a goal. Thanks for the lovely inspiration! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/local-street-style#post-2203773 Sun, 20 Jun 2021 00:29:16 +0000 Sally 2203773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That sounds very cool.&nbsp; I need a good maxi skirt.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/local-street-style#post-2203768 Sun, 20 Jun 2021 00:05:18 +0000 Tanya 2203768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love&nbsp; the sound of her outfit.&nbsp; I will give total strangers similar compliments if I like their outfits and I judge they might be receptive.&nbsp; I have been on the receiving end several times and made me quite happy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/local-street-style#post-2203760 Sat, 19 Jun 2021 23:08:11 +0000 rachylou 2203760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>She sounds fierce! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/local-street-style#post-2203754 Sat, 19 Jun 2021 22:50:13 +0000 slim cat 2203754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel happy to see and complement fun outfits - it maybe my professional habit or just wish to make someone’s day ( in a small way at least ). I’m sure lady enjoyed the complement. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/local-street-style#post-2203753 Sat, 19 Jun 2021 22:40:27 +0000 kkards 2203753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YLF has given me the confidence to complement strangers on their outfits. In my experience people love to hear nice things.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/local-street-style#post-2203735 Sat, 19 Jun 2021 21:45:45 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2203735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I generally avoid all comments about other people’s appearances, and give compliments on other things, but seeing how hard some people on YLF think about their outfits, I’ve considered changing that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/local-street-style#post-2203727 Sat, 19 Jun 2021 19:57:34 +0000 Helena 2203727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My SIL always says there's no reason to be stingy with compliments ... Few of us feel good enough about ourselves, so why not?? I love this story </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/local-street-style#post-2203726 Sat, 19 Jun 2021 19:45:45 +0000 Sloper 2203726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sure she was happy and pleased to hear your compliments!</p> <p>Every once in a while I see someone who nails whatever they are doing so fantastically that I've blurted a compliment with no hesitation.&nbsp; It's a brief connection with others but a happy one - good energy all around! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/local-street-style#post-2203706 Sat, 19 Jun 2021 17:41:27 +0000 L'Abeille 2203706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>While running errands the other day, my eye was caught by a woman striding along beside a man with a stroller. She wore a leopard print Maxi skirt with slits, and cutout suede booties in a tobacco brown that matched the leopard. Top half was a simple black tank showcasing her arm tattoos. No seasonally confused feel to it.</p> <p>Shortly after, I found myself behind her in the post office queue. So I interrupted her chat with baby to tell her how much her outfit made me smile.</p> <p>It always feels a bit weird to approach a stranger like that, but I know it makes my day to get that kind of comment, so I went for it. (She seemed pleased.)</p> <p>Note to self: I do NOT need any more maxi skirts. Or booties. </p>