https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-fall-silhouettes---an-introduction Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:23:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-fall-silhouettes---an-introduction#post-1736409 Wed, 05 Oct 2016 22:45:39 +0000 Aida 1736409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful intro! Very helpful that you've also indicated the weather scenarios these combos will be worn with. I think for those that have a short window, it can be tough not to jump ahead to the "deep winter" silhouettes sometimes but soooo rewarding to enjoy while you're able. So enjoy those skin slivers while you can </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-fall-silhouettes---an-introduction#post-1736407 Wed, 05 Oct 2016 22:40:11 +0000 Angie 1736407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I KNOW you're going to look Killer in all these looks, Tanya.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-fall-silhouettes---an-introduction#post-1736337 Wed, 05 Oct 2016 19:47:29 +0000 Tanya 1736337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks ladies, I am glad you are enjoying my analysis.&nbsp; I always find these types of " thinking loud" (or the screen) posts very useful to really clarify to myself what I am trying to do. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-fall-silhouettes---an-introduction#post-1736201 Wed, 05 Oct 2016 13:21:05 +0000 Sara L. 1736201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are so detailed and organized in your outfits!&nbsp; This is very educational for me since I still struggle with what shoes to pair with culottes and crops.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-fall-silhouettes---an-introduction#post-1736174 Wed, 05 Oct 2016 10:34:51 +0000 lyn67 1736174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, your post is so educational AND inspiring-Angie will loove your post! Thanx for giving us the so much needed how to's IRL. Your formulae and outfits(from the next post) are perfect, you nailed them all!!! I'm so grateful for you posting this!:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-fall-silhouettes---an-introduction#post-1736097 Wed, 05 Oct 2016 03:33:39 +0000 Roxanna 1736097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am SO not analytical and systematic the way you are - which is why I value and enjoy your posts even more. It shows me new combinations and inspires me to try new things. I'll be following these closely! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-fall-silhouettes---an-introduction#post-1736086 Wed, 05 Oct 2016 02:51:51 +0000 Anonymous 1736086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent explanation of what you are attempting to accomplish. I will be following your posts eagerly for styling ideas that I can use for these types of bottoms. I'm still having a very hard time finding high shaft booties that fit narrow ankles on big feet and do not put painful pressure on the top of the foot or ankle bone, even with tights or socks. Any bootie ideas would be appreciated (other than black) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-fall-silhouettes---an-introduction#post-1736067 Wed, 05 Oct 2016 02:13:15 +0000 Jaime 1736067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well thought out and clearly explained, a combination that is even more elusive than the right pants length with the right shoe ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-fall-silhouettes---an-introduction#post-1736065 Wed, 05 Oct 2016 02:06:34 +0000 Staysfit 1736065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So well thought out! A sign of a scientist - or a scientific mind anyway. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-fall-silhouettes---an-introduction#post-1736033 Wed, 05 Oct 2016 00:51:39 +0000 Style Fan 1736033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking forward to seeing your outfits Tanya.&nbsp; I am interested in seeing how you style culottes for the winter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-fall-silhouettes---an-introduction#post-1736029 Wed, 05 Oct 2016 00:48:36 +0000 anne 1736029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Always a pleasure to read your careful planned thoughts Tanya. And as a fellow long torso girl, I'll be watching carefully! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-fall-silhouettes---an-introduction#post-1736026 Wed, 05 Oct 2016 00:42:53 +0000 Suz 1736026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This sounds wonderful, Tanya. You've thought it out so carefully. Can't wait to see your outfits! I will be taking notes.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-fall-silhouettes---an-introduction#post-1736006 Tue, 04 Oct 2016 23:57:50 +0000 El Cee 1736006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a super plan! I look forward to seeing your upcoming WIW threads.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-fall-silhouettes---an-introduction#post-1735974 Tue, 04 Oct 2016 22:17:14 +0000 Elizabeth P 1735974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is going to be fun, Tanya :)&nbsp; I will learn a lot from this, I think.&nbsp; Thanks for taking the time to lay it all out for us.</p> <p>Can't wait for pics!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-fall-silhouettes---an-introduction#post-1735967 Tue, 04 Oct 2016 21:58:42 +0000 Tanya 1735967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz's recent post&nbsp; on silhouette&nbsp; vs. color gave me a little push to start the series of posts I said about a month ago I will do, about main silhouettes/outfit formulas to wear this fall. </p> <p>I am defining the silhouettes as particular type of bottom + the right shoe(s) combo, as in my experience it is crucial to have the right types of shoes for certain type of bottom in order to be able able to easily build an outfit.&nbsp; An outfit formula is defined buy an addition of certain types of tops and toppers.</p> <p>Since I can not wear skirts or dresses (other than as tunics over pants) at work, all my formulas are based on various types of pants and jeans. &nbsp; My three modern (classic) silhouettes are based on styling skinny/slim pants/jeans/leggings of various lengths and do not require any outfit formula development for me as they have been around for a while, and&nbsp; I feel pretty confident styling them.&nbsp; The proportions are also fairly simple with skinnies and there are lots of of various tops/toppers one can do, from tunics to layered shorter tops.&nbsp;&nbsp; The three main silhouettes here are:</p> <p>1. For mildest days, cropped/ankle skinnies with shoes such as ankle-straps, higher vamps (loafers, oxfords) and higher shaft booties.&nbsp; Whatever the shoe choice, a little bit of ankle skin will be shown and thus the weather restriction.</p> <p>2. For cooler day, full length skinnies, with either a little scrunch or small roll with shorter shaft booties.&nbsp; No or almost no skin will be shown, and thus warm socks are a possibility.</p> <p>3.&nbsp; For the worst winter weather conditions, any length skinnies tucked into tall boots, to keep the feet warm and dry.</p> <p>The focus of my outfit formulas though, will be three trendy bottom types, and those are the ones I will build at least three different outfit formulas for each, for at least 9 fall outfit formulas.&nbsp; These are:</p> <p>4. Culottes/cropped wide pants.&nbsp; These is the newest bottom type in my wardrobe (probably the trendiest)&nbsp; and the trickiest to style. I got a pair last winter but only wore them a few times, but now I have three more pairs and hope to wear them a lot, hopefully at least once a week.&nbsp; All medium high to very high rises, to allow for easier styling for my body type (very long torso/waist). I plan to wear them mostly with tall boots/higher shaft booties so than no skin shows, and under layers such as silk/heat tech leggings are possible in colder weather.&nbsp;&nbsp; Other shoe options would be booties with just a sliver of skin showing, as well as some ankle strap shoes and oxfords/sneakers.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <p>5. Cropped straight/kick flare jeans/pants.&nbsp; I started wearing these last fall, and I have gained some experience styling them.&nbsp; I have amassed a large collection of them, partially by hacking a lot of older full length pants; and will probably wear them the most.&nbsp;&nbsp; The shoes will mainly be higher shaft booties with/ without skin showing.&nbsp; While the weather is still mild I am planning to wear them with ankle strap shoes and higher vamps as well.&nbsp; I am also planning to experiment with textured lacy/fishnet tights showing instead of the skin sliver.</p> <p>6. Full length flare jeans/pants.&nbsp;&nbsp; These have been around the longest, 2 or more years, and are the easiest to style for me out of all the three trendy bottom shapes.&nbsp; I prefer to wear them very long, almost touching the ground, and thus they can be worn only in dry weather. I also think they need at least a little bit of a heel, and have various pairs hemmed for heel heights ranging between 1.5-3".&nbsp;&nbsp; I prefer to wear them with pointy toes peaking out of the flare, though will occasionally wear them with round toes as well. My favorite types of shoes for them are pointy booties and pointy wedge pumps.</p> <p>I am off now to describe my first fall outfit formula based on the culottes.</p> </p>