https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loose-flowing Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:16:46 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loose-flowing#post-2159054 Fri, 11 Dec 2020 10:52:46 +0000 Brooklyn 2159054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great pics FI.</p> <p>The long coat is amazing. Elegant drama!</p> <p>With the pullover in 16, would you consider tucking it in, or is it too bulky? I’m seeing a great 70’s/vintage vibe in your outfits and I think tucking would enhance that. Pic 2 looks fantastic. I think the sweater looks best untucked there.</p> <p>Love the hair barrette </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loose-flowing#post-2159019 Fri, 11 Dec 2020 03:51:00 +0000 MsMaven 2159019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the cardi in 13-14, Especially with your flowing hair in14.</p> <p>&nbsp;And your lovely long legs look so great in pants. And your hair with the fabulous barrette.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loose-flowing#post-2158675 Thu, 10 Dec 2020 10:47:59 +0000 Bijou 2158675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More love for your long coat, that is brilliant on you. All your outfits are great. I also loved seeing your photos of Berlin. The swimmers are beautiful and what a clean and impressive train station. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loose-flowing#post-2158639 Thu, 10 Dec 2020 03:36:54 +0000 rachylou 2158639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The long coat is simply spectacular. The barrette and your hair up is simply lovely. 3 is another fave for me </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loose-flowing#post-2158503 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 16:35:34 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2158503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kkards and Suntiger, remember the V8 slap? That’s what I’m doing about that coat with the cardi. I think that on the day I was thinking the coat was too formal, which doesn’t make sense because it covers up the casualness underneath anyway, like it did on the way to PT today. </p> <p>Kkards, I find the oversized moto easier to wear than the bomber that fits me just so, because the bomber has a great warm lining that makes my butt feel cold by comparison. By not being so warm to begin with, the moto makes temp regulation much easier. </p> <p>Thanks, avicennia! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loose-flowing#post-2158485 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 14:29:10 +0000 avicennia 2158485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! The wool coat in 4 and 5 is great! I agree with Angie about the puffer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loose-flowing#post-2158474 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 12:46:19 +0000 Anonymous 2158474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love that barette and paisley scarf, and the poncho! They all work to my eye except 12- yes to wearing the blue coat over it though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loose-flowing#post-2158470 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 12:08:49 +0000 kkards 2158470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Posting my thoughts 1st, then going back to read what others said.<br />love the pink vest outfit #3..love the way the light and dark colors play together, love the way the layers come together, for me the outfit with the vest is a fab and #2 with out the vest is a fine...to my eye the vest just finishes the outfit. And i have a soft spot for long dramatic coats, so #4 is a wow...<br />i really like #9/10 as an outfit, but i personally struggle with coats at the length because i don’t find them warm enough.&nbsp;<br />#12/13. I think without the coat the outfit works, but layering the short coat over it is, for me, confusing. &nbsp;I’d throw the blue coat on and call it a day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loose-flowing#post-2158466 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 11:12:11 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2158466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal, you made me smile and think of my sister, who always called me “willowy”. I’m glad the outfits work for you. Good point about all the hair. </p> <p>LaPed, that’s a great compliment from the second hand shopping pro. I can’t imagine winter without that coat, even though I don’t wear it often. </p> <p>Irina, thanks for your detailed comment. Reactions to the coat with the pants are interesting. I wouldn’t have done it if it wasn’t “flowy, drapey week”. I think the volume on volume is a lot of look. It’s funny I used to wear both these pants with neutral, brown, and occasionally cranberry red. I tried to do something new to avoid the time machine, but maybe I just had a good idea back then. </p> <p>Thanks, Kellygirl. The cardi + puffy is what made me realize I really should get real about getting a new coat. Giggling about “so many OBGs”. For me, a bigger challenge would be a whole week without wearing anything over five years old. Hmmm</p> <p>Kate, thanks for all the encouragement! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loose-flowing#post-2158451 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 06:32:46 +0000 Kate 2158451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Berry colors are beautiful on you, FI, and that blue coat is stunning. Amazing that you've had that since 8th grade, but I can sure understand why you kept it. Love the barrette. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loose-flowing#post-2158450 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 05:47:19 +0000 kellygirl 2158450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You do have some OBG! My faves are the long black coat for drama and the moto in 17 and 18. Great palette and proportions. I layer like you do in 12 quite often but my puffer is a dark olive and I usually pair it with a dark cardigan. Your plummy version looks more playful and fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loose-flowing#post-2158399 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 23:31:01 +0000 Irina 2158399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #18, when the leather jacket zipped up but not the #17, too much contrast between a scarf and a sweater. I see that you used a cream scarf to coordinate it with a bag. Maybe, try cream sweater instead. Love, love that leather jacket.<br />Also, like #2 &amp; 3, fresh and simple.<div>A scarf and a burgundy sweater look very elegant together and with a leather jacket. - #8&amp; 9. Sorry but pants and a wool coat are not my favorites. Something is off with fit or maybe it’s just hard to assess it from photos.<br />From the pictures of the mid length coats, I would not consider fit and flare styles (pink &amp; burgundy). Might look dated if you want to wear it over pants. I love the green one!</p> <p></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loose-flowing#post-2158398 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 23:25:25 +0000 LaPed 2158398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The long wool coat is really spectacular. I like that outfit with the vest, *love* it with the coat! The leather jacket outfit is great too — the mix of dark and light browns is really nice, especially offset by the cream accessories. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loose-flowing#post-2158377 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 20:28:20 +0000 Sal 2158377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look very willowy and elegant in these long lines. I think the outfits look good and I like the colours you have chosen.</p> <p>I like your hair drawn back with the barette.&nbsp; You have a lot of hair, and I think that pulling some back simplifies the look.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loose-flowing#post-2158354 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 18:25:15 +0000 Angie 2158354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In #16, YES. The pant length works because of the very straight hem.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loose-flowing#post-2158351 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 18:10:27 +0000 Synne 2158351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Will be back to comment more later, but outfit #16 and #17 (sans high contrast scarf) is Killer in my book! My fav of all the outfits I've ever seen you in! Are those the black lace up boots? Very current and flattering in my opinion. Good job! Also a treat to see wonderful Berlin, thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loose-flowing#post-2158347 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 18:00:55 +0000 SarahD8 2158347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the moto look in 9 and adore the blue coat in 4. Something about the heft of those pieces adds drama and makes the whole ensemble look intentional. Very Euro IMO.</p> <p>Agree with Angie's tips about short outerwear over long cardi looks.</p> <p>Re: 16, I think the pants length is fine (I am not a pants length expert though), but overall this warmer palette washes you out to my eye. Try the pants with a cooler shade on top -- the berry sweater from 7, or the winter white from 2. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loose-flowing#post-2158344 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 17:53:57 +0000 Cardiff girl 2158344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like you in that Navy coat and the burgundy trousers.l think I agree with T.G,it’s the long lines .They make you look elegant. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loose-flowing#post-2158341 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 17:47:49 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2158341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry—I meant 16. But you already said you like the proportions, so I guess that includes pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loose-flowing#post-2158340 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 17:46:40 +0000 Angie 2158340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You DID get the pants length right in #12! The low contrast between boot and pants is forgiving on the pant length, IYKWIM.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loose-flowing#post-2158337 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 17:35:44 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2158337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks TG! These are familiar pieces to people here, and not as drapey or dramatic as some might wish. It’s all about the remix, and about things I can actually wear every day—architectural swoosh would get on my nerves as fast as it’d catch on doorknobs. I appreciate your comment about the weight &amp; flowing lines. </p> <p>Angie, thanks. Good tip about styling short over long.. So I got the pants length right in 12? Whenever I’m reunited with my memorabilia, I’ll have to post some pix of high school me in the coat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loose-flowing#post-2158336 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 17:34:33 +0000 Angie 2158336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the lines and proportions in #2, #3, #4, #13 and #16.</p> <p>To my eye wearing a short puffer over a cascading cardi like in #12 works better when the items are in the same palette and low contrast to one another. Like if the puffer were black.</p> <p>Nice cream complement in #10! Matching Hat + Bag + Gloves = FAB :)</p> <p>Have you really had that navy coat since you were a teen? If so - impressive!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loose-flowing#post-2158317 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 16:41:16 +0000 Helena 2158317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Something about the combination of the flowing lines in the more substantial fabrics really works on you FI, well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/loose-flowing#post-2158315 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 16:38:55 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2158315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Taking up Synne’s challenge, here’s a group of outfits that each include at least one item that is long or not fitted. The overriding majority of pieces are still OBGs. One issue that came up immediately is <b>the problem of outerwear. </b>I’ve collected mid-thigh coats/ jackets in my finds ever since I’ve been on YLF. Looks like it’s time to do something about that. I think of the blackberry one from Halogen as “the one that got away”. Also, I’m still working on <b>fitting in the moto. </b></p> <p>1-5 found this barrette in the big leather moto, idk where I got it, but I pretend I’m Brooklyn with her classy Byzantine pieces from Moma when I wear it.<br /> Bershka flares 2019<br /> Soft Surroundings hi-lo sweater ca 10 years old<br /> ASOS mock T 2019<br /> Hollister vest <i>Thought it looked ok, but then it got chilly out</i><br /> Blue wool coat—purchased in 8th grade<br /> Le Sak ca 2018<br /> Leopard print gloves ca 2015<br /> Seychelles metallic ankle boots 2018</p> <p>6-10 cherry picker decorating the tree at the Memorial church<br /> Liz Claiborne superfine cord pants 2003<br /> Winter Silks sweater ca 2008<br /> Moto jacket 1980s<br /> Bag as above<br /> Scarf from Berlin market 2019<br /> Born Oxfords 2018<br /> Hat &amp; mittens TJ Max ca 2015. <i>Are they in ok shape? Someone commented on them, but I wasn’t sure if it was clear the edges are fuzzy because they’re supposed to be. </i></p> <p>11-15 I’m sure taking this woman’s pic without asking is illegal, so I have obscured her face. She made me smile because she’s me in a couple decades—all those shades of rosy warm berry colors plus a touch of something else jff, and then the practical shoes and backpack. And then there’s me wearing my cozy sweater blankie out with jeans, and at home with a tunic. Irene said that to decide about it, she needed to see it with something besides the pink jeans. I’m <b>glad</b> I took the pix, because otherwise I was thinking cardi, tunic &amp; tights (14) would work oitw. Nope!<br /> Stetson cardi ca 2015<br /> Gap baby boot jeans pre 2010<br /> P&amp;C puffer 2018<br /> Clark ankle boots ca 2015</p> <p>I just love these swimmers. They are along the edge of the river as if they’re about to dive in, FKK (“Free Body Culture”—German for being nude in public, which is not considered lewd in many contexts). </p> <p>16-21. Trying to lighten up the leather jacket as Janet suggested, with light-colored pieces around it. Does it work?<br /> Liz Claiborne mustard pants 2003—a tricky color for me <i>are they the right length with these boots?</i><br /> August Silk Me-colored (beige) T-neck<br /> Long sweater with high slits<br /> Scarf my mother knit me<br /> Moto as above<br /> Leopard print gloves<br /> The train station is part of a line that just opened. My son and I toured it while it was under construction, because we are nerds like that. </p> <p>Thanks for looking! Comments and suggestions on currency of these looks/ how to update are appreciated.</p> <p>ETA an old thread about the sweater in 16 <a href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/30x30-mystery-sweater" rel="nofollow">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....ry-sweater</a> </p>