https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-to-working-mom-help-with-my-fashion-transition Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 18 May 2026 14:32:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-to-working-mom-help-with-my-fashion-transition#post-293656 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 13:16:11 +0000 karlie 293656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all so much! It's nice to go into this job with some fashion confidence!</p> <p>I hope to be able to add a jacket or two to the wardrobe soon. And I'd love to add a gray pencil skirt as well. I find this is such a hard time to shop (at least for me); I'm tempted by all the winter clothing clearance deals I find, but Spring is just around the corner and the things that will make that transition aren't always on sale. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-to-working-mom-help-with-my-fashion-transition#post-293650 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:26:40 +0000 kimlee 293650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Karlie - The other YLF ladies have already made the comments and insight that I would have made, so I will just tell you congratulations on the new chapeter in your life. I look forward to seeing more of your new "working mom" style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-to-working-mom-help-with-my-fashion-transition#post-293649 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:23:30 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 293649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What fun. The things you've chosen look great! Lovely shoes. Enjoy this new stage in your life. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-to-working-mom-help-with-my-fashion-transition#post-293648 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:21:23 +0000 Sveta 293648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done, Karlie. Tucking suits you well and I really like those shoes - I would wear them in a heartbeat!.<br /> My only suggestion would be to add a wider belt in the outfit #1 to break up the skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-to-working-mom-help-with-my-fashion-transition#post-293625 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 07:21:57 +0000 Angie 293625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You did well, Karlie! Your outfits look really nice. Well done :)</p> <p>You can absolutely tuck and the round toe shoes are great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-to-working-mom-help-with-my-fashion-transition#post-293615 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 06:28:55 +0000 Jenava 293615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, and I do like the shoes. I think a pointed or tapered toe would look sharper, but those types are also inevitably less comfortable. I like the color and texture of your pumps. I think you should get the dove grey pair IN ADDITION to this pair. (-: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-to-working-mom-help-with-my-fashion-transition#post-293595 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 04:59:26 +0000 Jenava 293595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi, you look very professional. I would like to see more accessories. A wide belt at the top of the skirt; a bold necklace or scarf and skinny belt with the pants outfit. </p> <p>The colors see to suit you. Do you feel fab? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-to-working-mom-help-with-my-fashion-transition#post-293589 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 04:45:45 +0000 Isabel 293589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>HI Karlie, ditto MaryK ! Great style !!! You have to start somewhere and this is a great beginning. As you get more comfortable in your job and with your environment, you will feel more confident to explore a little more.</p> <p>I admire your courage and good luck !!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-to-working-mom-help-with-my-fashion-transition#post-293578 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 04:25:41 +0000 MsMary 293578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you're off to a great start! LOVE the shoes, and I really love the blouse in #3! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-to-working-mom-help-with-my-fashion-transition#post-293575 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 04:17:36 +0000 sarah 293575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations on your major transition. I think you're off to a wonderful start! Your outfits looks great. The belt works, and I really like your shoes. You might pick up a jacket or two as a next step - the Gap and BR have some that are fairly reasonable, and it's easy to get discounts fairly often. Good luck with you new job! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-to-working-mom-help-with-my-fashion-transition#post-293572 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 04:13:19 +0000 lyn* 293572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh; I love all of your outfits. #2 is my favorite. </p> <p>#1) Sure you can tuck :)<br /> #2) I think the skinny belt looks great! Wider belt would look weird, IMHO. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/motg-to-working-mom-help-with-my-fashion-transition#post-293551 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 03:45:27 +0000 karlie 293551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve been absent from the forum for some time (and was never even a regular poster), but I’m making a major life transition and need some fashion guidance. YLF is the only place I trust for that! So, hi! Nice to see everyone again! :)</p> <p>After being at home for many, many years, my youngest has started Kindergarten and I’ve taken a full-time position in an office setting. I’m working for a local real estate association in their membership department. I don’t get the feeling that the fashion vibe is overly conservative, but I will be meeting with and recruiting members, so I need to look put together and professional. </p> <p>Below are a few new things I picked up. The pants are the only thing that isn’t new; I also have a black pair as well as a gray dress and several tops I can mix and match. In addition to overall thoughts about how these new items work for me, I’d love your opinions on some specifics:</p> <p>1. Can I tuck? Tucking is new to me, but it seemed to be the best thing for these new shirts. I know that a belt is probably required for tucking into the pants, but can I get away without one on the skirt?</p> <p>2. How is the skinny belt in the pencil skirt/cardi combo? Should I go with a wider belt?</p> <p>3. Thoughts on the shoes? I like them but sometimes I look at them and think the toe is too round. There was another pair I may go back and get; not quite as round of a toe and more dove gray in color rather than metallic pewter. </p> <p>I’m starting this work wardrobe from scratch and it’s been both fun and frustrating trying to figure out what my “work style” is. Thanks for your help in guiding me there! </p>