https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-fall-outfit-shapes-and-themes Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:27:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-fall-outfit-shapes-and-themes#post-718316 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:57:49 +0000 rae 718316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds about right! I like that you are aware of your personal formulas - I find mine very helpful as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-fall-outfit-shapes-and-themes#post-718315 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:57:43 +0000 Suz 718315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for posting this, Dana. I am still trying to work out my own preferred silhouettes. I know I love fitted tailoring, but I also want to move towards more avant-garde looks, so need to figure out how to wear draping that maintains a sort of vertical line. Not sure I am clear about that (in my head any more than on the page) but I know it when I see it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-fall-outfit-shapes-and-themes#post-718238 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:10:30 +0000 Lisa 718238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is great insight! Thanks for sharing. Following up on today's blog post and shopping mistakes, one thing I learned is my items, especially fall, have to layer or be warm enough to stand on their own. All my fall outfits are slimmer fit tops with blazers or longer tops (such as a tunic sweater) that can stand alone. These two looks are going to be my fall uniform. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-fall-outfit-shapes-and-themes#post-718216 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:43:14 +0000 ironkurtin 718216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jayne - I never track anything. I looked at my favorite items and saw a trend. I've posted ice cream cone outfits, but not in a while, no time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-fall-outfit-shapes-and-themes#post-718210 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:37:23 +0000 JulieJohn 718210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Iron, I love the ice cream cone analogy. I am loving all the thought you put into this. Formulas can really help in the morning when time is short. Nice job, and thanks for sharing. I'm gonna try this too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-fall-outfit-shapes-and-themes#post-718206 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:29:42 +0000 jayne 718206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That took some effort I bet. Did you track what you loved our does it all happen in your head? I cannot see such patterns without picture. But I so see the tunic and skinny one in your posts. Maybe I haven't been around long enough to see the ice cream cone. Is it seasonal? Does this mean another purge is coming? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-fall-outfit-shapes-and-themes#post-718169 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:41:19 +0000 deb 718169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great idea! And I love the 'ice cream cone'. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-fall-outfit-shapes-and-themes#post-718168 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:39:32 +0000 ramya 718168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow IK this is awesome... And this is going to be my goto formula this fall too :)(My first as India has no fall what so ever )<br /> Thanks a lot ... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-fall-outfit-shapes-and-themes#post-718166 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:34:22 +0000 ironkurtin 718166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am figuring out my silhouettes for fall/winter to avoid wardrobe orphans. I've discovered that unless it has a certain shape (and fabric and color), it doesn't get worn! So, here's pretty much the shapes I'll be sporting:</p> <p>Long over skinny:<br /> The key (to me) here is gently fitted on top and very slim on bottom.<br /> - Tunic-length (midthigh or longer) tops or sweaters with skinnies and boots (both short, worn under skinnies, and tall, worn over skinnies).<br /> - Shirtdresses or very plain dresses with leggings and taller boots. Longer tunic sweater over as needed.<br /> - When it's colder, a mid-thigh-length trench coat, and a scarf.</p> <p>Ice cream cone:<br /> I call it this not because of the shape, but because all the fancy swirls are on top and the bottom is always the support act. So that's:<br /> - Hip-joint-length shirts (knit, woven, or cowly knits) with bootcuts or straight-cuts, boots, and belts.<br /> - If it's a knit shirt, add a vneck cardigan sweater over as needed.<br /> - If it's a LS tee, *always add* a vest or other layering piece.<br /> - When it's colder, a shorter jacket and maybe a scarf.</p> <p>Yup, that's pretty much it. If it doesn't fit into my formulas, it doesn't get worn. I'm pretty proud of myself for figuring this out! </p>