https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lots-of-questions Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 18 May 2026 01:47:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lots-of-questions#post-815859 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 23:38:22 +0000 krishnidoux 815859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi AJ! Good to see you again!<br /> I love your artsy, perky style and find it suits you so well<br /> My favourite look is 2.<br /> 3 is sure young, but not too bad because of the shoe/leg coverage. Can't believe you would be in your 40's!!!<br /> 4 is okay, generally I find this style hard to wear but this looks good on you because both items fall close to the body and you also added a beret. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lots-of-questions#post-815848 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 23:29:42 +0000 AJ 815848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha! My snakeskin and cheetah print sweater is flying under the radar?! : )</p> <p>@Lyn - Hmm...I've noticed this season that the fur vests are longer and not cropped. Are cropped items usually associated with younger looks?</p> <p>@Deborah - Do you have any suggestions on how to add a little more sophistication to #3? Maybe my brown faux leather moto instead of the vest?</p> <p>@CClaire - Laughing at your religious order comment! Yes, I see that now that you mentioned it. : P</p> <p>@ManidipaM - When I think of twee there's a girly aspect associated with it in my mind. Maybe I have the wrong definition of twee. Well the volume of the vest needed to be balanced by a slim leg line. So I find it interesting that you call the contrast waif-ish. Would skinny jeans have been better and less youthful? I don't know.</p> <p>@Beth Ann - But the beret and the vest go so well with the dress. : P Maybe it's the plaid shirtdress? Plaid dresses have a sort of school girl association, no?</p> <p>Thanks also to Lyn D. and Rachylou for chiming in! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lots-of-questions#post-815388 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:52:52 +0000 Beth Ann 815388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome back, AJ!</p> <p>#5 is completely you --- your signature style and quite cohesive, fashionable and practical.</p> <p>I tend to think of fleece in the "gear" category. The blue one has a nice shape and is working in #2. In number 1, I think I'd likely wear the fleece at home for fuzzy comfort, and shift to another topper before going out and about, but then, I bat for team dressy! The pop of the collar and refinement of the oxfords (so cute) kick it up a notch.</p> <p>I like #3 -- I wonder if you choose either the beret or the vest if the look would read just a little more "classic" and grown up. You wear it all well, but removing one would soften the trendiness which, while fab, can make a look read younger.</p> <p>I'm with Claire on the volume on volume look --- a shorter skirt, hair down, scrunch to the sleeve, or perhaps a belt would make all the difference.</p> <p>Thanks for popping in! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lots-of-questions#post-815223 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:31:05 +0000 ManidipaM 815223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey, AJ! Good to see you again!</p> <p>I adore #4. I wish I could pull that off.</p> <p>#5 is quintessential AJ. Fun!</p> <p>#3 is maybe a little on the sweet girly side, rather than twee? I think maybe the volume of the vest is making the rest of you appear a little waif-ish by contrast, as the legs and feet are so fitted and refined.</p> <p>I'm personally fine with fleece, though I like it to be sporty-inspired more than sporty --- just a subjective preference --- which would be why I like the first, with its trim, more. Though #2 IS a great colour and fit, and there's certainly nothing wrong with that outfit at all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lots-of-questions#post-815187 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:44:02 +0000 Anonymous 815187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome back AJ! It's so good to see you post. I'm glad your wardrobe and outfits are in a happy place. :)</p> <p>I actually like the fleece in #1, it looks much better than the fleece jacket I reserve for lounging/gear. Love the proportions in number 2 and the plaid/fur combo in #3. Something about the long over long with your hair up/covered in #4 looks a little 'religious order' to me IYKWIM. Wearing your hair down and showing a forearm would solve that. LOVE the thrifted sweater in #5, it looks perfectly nice and modern to me! You look great, and your outfit creativity knows no bounds. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lots-of-questions#post-815107 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 08:47:40 +0000 Deborah 815107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so glad you are back. I miss your posts and warm friendly nature. </p> <p>I personally don't like fleece, but I have to admit you make it look good. For casual wear and running around I think it's ok. #3 looks cute. It is a "young" look and I'm not sure it has your usual youthful sophistication. I love the volume on volume. This looks very arty to me. And the way you are wearing the sweater is modern and contemporary. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lots-of-questions#post-815091 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 07:05:15 +0000 Lyn D. 815091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome back!<br /> #3 is so Fab!<br /> I wasn't sure seeing the thumbnail only, but the fullsize pic is great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lots-of-questions#post-815075 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 06:16:36 +0000 rachylou 815075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi AJ! Dabbler is great. </p> <p>I like the blue fleece because it has shape. #3 is hot! #5 - sweet! and I adore #4. It has a traditional feel to me, the long skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lots-of-questions#post-815070 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 06:07:13 +0000 lyn* 815070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I miss you every time I pick up an InStyle magazine, AJ! :)</p> <p>1. Fleece is warm and functional; I think 'Rustic' is a good label!<br /> 2. I like the darker vest more, I think...<br /> 3. Does it feel tween because the vest is short? I think it's not too short for separates or a fuller skirt, but an extra inch with your current tunic dress might look less tween!<br /> 4. I usually dont' like these kinds of looks - but you totally pull it off!<br /> 5. More fun :)</p> <p>Don't stay away, we miss you too much! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/lots-of-questions#post-815062 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 05:39:55 +0000 AJ 815062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello lovely FAB'ers! I'm hoping y'all will allow me to change my status from good-bye to dabbler. I have missed participating on a daily basis, but current schedule could allow some spotty weekend chats.</p> <p>I found myself buying and window shopping much less during my 5 month YLF hiatus. Not sure if that's because I am pretty happy with my wardrobe or less exposure to temptations. </p> <p>If you don't mind, I do have some questions on some of my outfits and could use some YLF wisdom:</p> <p>1) I've been wearing a lot of plaid button downs lately. I like them layered with this fleece vest with furry trim, but are fleece items considered unfashionable? What would be a good alternative? Perhaps I can label this Rustic style and call it a day? : )</p> <p>2) Another fleece vest! Does a bright color make it more allowable? Plus I cuffed my pants here. Do cuffed pants suit my ankles?</p> <p>3) I really liked this outfit and felt great in it, yet there was that nagging feeling that this look is too twee for someone in their 40's. I just can't pinpoint which details make me feel that way.</p> <p>4) How do we feel about long volume over long volume? </p> <p>5) Thrifted this snakeskin and cheetah(?) print sweater. Disaster or quirky fun?</p> <p>Thanks for stopping by and helping me out! So excited to be back! </p>