https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-almost-all-black-well-navy-outfit-bordering-dumpy Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 22 May 2026 23:10:59 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-almost-all-black-well-navy-outfit-bordering-dumpy#post-762259 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:23:19 +0000 Debbie 762259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the suggestion of straight legs. I love those shoes with the belt. Great to see you post. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-almost-all-black-well-navy-outfit-bordering-dumpy#post-762238 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:45:29 +0000 kellygirl 762238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking good! I love the belt and shoes--so sassy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-almost-all-black-well-navy-outfit-bordering-dumpy#post-762223 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:33:19 +0000 Queen Mum 762223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the input, and I agree with every suggestion. I think I was determined to make these jeans work with flats today..and it worked okay for my agenda... just running casual errands.<br /> Sleeves are now pushed up. Thanks for the reminder Angie.<br /> I need to try my straights with flats. They are hemmed for heels, so I've never tried it, but I will.<br /> Today is definitely a cardigan sort of day, so that is why I chose the cardigan over a jacket. </p> <p>I really appreciate all your great suggestions. It helps so much to get extra sets of eyes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-almost-all-black-well-navy-outfit-bordering-dumpy#post-762184 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:02:33 +0000 Carole 762184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look fab as usually, but Angie makes a great point about the flared leg. Probably just an issue of it "feeling" dumpy because you sure don't look it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-almost-all-black-well-navy-outfit-bordering-dumpy#post-762181 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:59:37 +0000 Victoria 762181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry, Angie, my bad:(.I meant I think skinnies or straight leg would look fine with it but i think bootcuts look just as modern. All depends on what you like </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-almost-all-black-well-navy-outfit-bordering-dumpy#post-762162 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:45:56 +0000 Angie 762162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually deliberately suggested straight legs, Victoria - not skinnies because straight legs aren't as tight. Like you, I also like the look of the bootcuts! This came through loud and clear in my comment. I hope that makes sense </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-almost-all-black-well-navy-outfit-bordering-dumpy#post-762132 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:00:50 +0000 Victoria 762132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this looks good on you-I do agree that slimmer shorter cardigan that showed more of your shape is probably better. However, I disagree with Angie that you need skinnies with this. I think bootcuts look great with this outfit </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-almost-all-black-well-navy-outfit-bordering-dumpy#post-762081 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:59:56 +0000 catgirl 762081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is SO great to see you again! And you look gorgeous!</p> <p>I think if you switch the shoes for heels, OR swiitch the jeans for something skinnier, you will feel better. I rarely wear flares or bootcuts any more - they always made me feel frumpy, and I have to wear heels with bootcuts or I just feel chopped off and wide. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-almost-all-black-well-navy-outfit-bordering-dumpy#post-762069 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:49:38 +0000 JulieJohn 762069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This outfit has good BONES, Halloween pun notwithstanding. The whites are eye-catching and elevate what could have been staid to shazam! I'd love to see this outfit with a motorcycle jacket of some sort, though I think that wouldn't be as cozy feeling. Why don't they make motorcycle cardigans? Hey ... maybe I'm onto something there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-almost-all-black-well-navy-outfit-bordering-dumpy#post-762064 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:44:27 +0000 Mo 762064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like this, flared jean with flats and all! It has a very streamlined look to it. I agree that the pops of white work really well to break up the navy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-almost-all-black-well-navy-outfit-bordering-dumpy#post-762052 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:37:08 +0000 Day Vies 762052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think your outfit is cute. I love the shock of white in the belt and I probably would have left off the sweater because the print in your shirt is so fun. I think your sweater is hiding too much of your cute shape. If your sweater were a tad shorter this outfit would go from A to A+. I also agree with Angie about the sleeves either alteration will work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-almost-all-black-well-navy-outfit-bordering-dumpy#post-762047 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:36:25 +0000 Sara L. 762047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the colors (especially the white belt) but the pants look too long for the flats. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-almost-all-black-well-navy-outfit-bordering-dumpy#post-762040 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:27:32 +0000 Laura B. 762040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the little pops of white help break it up and create interest. Your hair (which always looks awesome) looks extra silky in these photos! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-almost-all-black-well-navy-outfit-bordering-dumpy#post-762039 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:26:15 +0000 Angie 762039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look adorable, Kim :)</p> <p>It's the flared leg with the flats that is contributing to that dumpy feeling. Substitute the look for straight legs and all of sudden - BAM - you'll feel modern in this particular combination. </p> <p>Also, scrunch your sleeves. Grandpa cardis look so much better with a hint of alluring forearm skin. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-almost-all-black-well-navy-outfit-bordering-dumpy#post-762023 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:09:14 +0000 Queen Mum 762023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Thistle! Now I can leave the house </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-almost-all-black-well-navy-outfit-bordering-dumpy#post-762019 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:08:27 +0000 Thistle 762019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like this outfit on you! </p> <p>I especially like the belt and shoe choices with the patterned top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-almost-all-black-well-navy-outfit-bordering-dumpy#post-762016 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:04:51 +0000 Queen Mum 762016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually wasn't even thinking of Angie's blog post when I put this outfit together, and I'm not sure why I even picked the pieces. But in looking at the picture, I realized I channeled the almost all black look. At first I was feeling really dumpy in it, but after doing my hair and make-up, not as much. Of course the 5 pounds of Halloween candy in my gut isn't helping matters.</p> <p>The two things that are making me question dumpy/frumpiness are<br /> 1) the layering of navy, on navy, on navy.<br /> 2) the wearing of flats with my long and leans. I normally wear a bit of a heel with these, but I'm just not in the heel mood today. </p> <p>What do we think? Honest, frank feedback is always received with a smile :-)</p> <p>I included the side view to give a clearer view of the hemline. </p>