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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: my first post. giving this a whirl https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-post-giving-this-a-whirl Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:01:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Quietgirl on "my first post. giving this a whirl" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-post-giving-this-a-whirl#post-1330037 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 17:11:55 +0000 Quietgirl 1330037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wonderful outfit. You look beautiful! Dhar in Sac on "my first post. giving this a whirl" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-post-giving-this-a-whirl#post-1330034 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 17:07:39 +0000 Dhar in Sac 1330034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ thanks for the warm welcome, everyone!! what a sweet community. :)  i see what you are saying about the shoe, i think i just popped my foot out at a weird angle for the picture. this is a good excuse to dig out my tripod and remote for the future!  Anonymous on "my first post. giving this a whirl" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-post-giving-this-a-whirl#post-1329699 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 03:05:08 +0000 Anonymous 1329699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look great! The green adds a little extra interest to the black/gray palette while still looking cohesive and the necklace pulls everything together even more. I feel your pain about finding work outfits when it's freezing inside and sweltering outside. Jaime on "my first post. giving this a whirl" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-post-giving-this-a-whirl#post-1329680 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 02:41:25 +0000 Jaime 1329680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Welcome! A fab outfit and am always happy to see a fellow thrifter! minimalist on "my first post. giving this a whirl" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-post-giving-this-a-whirl#post-1329677 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 02:37:12 +0000 minimalist 1329677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What a wonderful first post! frannieb on "my first post. giving this a whirl" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-post-giving-this-a-whirl#post-1329644 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 01:52:08 +0000 frannieb 1329644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The outfit looks wonderful and I am always so impressed with everyone who thrifts such beautiful and put together outfits. deb on "my first post. giving this a whirl" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-post-giving-this-a-whirl#post-1329547 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 23:27:27 +0000 deb 1329547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Fab and congratulations on your first post! Angie_T on "my first post. giving this a whirl" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-post-giving-this-a-whirl#post-1329530 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 23:01:57 +0000 Angie_T 1329530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look Fab! I love the combo. Beth on "my first post. giving this a whirl" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-post-giving-this-a-whirl#post-1329526 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 22:57:15 +0000 Beth 1329526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Welcome! You did very well. I love the draped top and the texture of the houndstooth, and the pendant necklace gives a nice vertical line.  Caro in Oz on "my first post. giving this a whirl" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-post-giving-this-a-whirl#post-1329507 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 22:34:34 +0000 Caro in Oz 1329507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Welcome Great outfit. Meredith on "my first post. giving this a whirl" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-post-giving-this-a-whirl#post-1329504 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 22:32:00 +0000 Meredith 1329504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The skirt and top are two awesome thrifted finds. Nice outfit! Sal on "my first post. giving this a whirl" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-post-giving-this-a-whirl#post-1329445 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 21:10:35 +0000 Sal 1329445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Welcome, you look fab!! Nice to meet you:) texstyle on "my first post. giving this a whirl" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-post-giving-this-a-whirl#post-1329431 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 20:26:18 +0000 texstyle 1329431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Very nice!  Great to see you and hear about your fashion transition. shedev on "my first post. giving this a whirl" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-post-giving-this-a-whirl#post-1329428 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 20:21:49 +0000 shedev 1329428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great first WIW. I like both versions. Anonymous on "my first post. giving this a whirl" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-post-giving-this-a-whirl#post-1329417 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 20:07:02 +0000 Anonymous 1329417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Welcome Dhar! You look terrific! I think you did a great job with that skirt, and you could even wear your top completely untucked if it's the length I think it is (from what little I can see of the back). That teal is a great color on you, too! Deb on "my first post. giving this a whirl" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-post-giving-this-a-whirl#post-1329389 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 19:33:12 +0000 Deb 1329389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well done on your first post. I've always loved houndstooth and this is no exception. You look fab! ......I see what the others mean re; shoe size. unfrumped on "my first post. giving this a whirl" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-post-giving-this-a-whirl#post-1329386 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 19:28:47 +0000 unfrumped 1329386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Greetings! Love me some houndstooth. Great use of using several dark colors together for a more serious work look but with pattern, texture. Suz on "my first post. giving this a whirl" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-post-giving-this-a-whirl#post-1329384 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 19:26:06 +0000 Suz 1329384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Welcome! And you look terrific! I love houndstooth -- so much fun. The dark green top is a lovely colour for you and your sweater helps keep it all professional.  Anonymous on "my first post. giving this a whirl" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-post-giving-this-a-whirl#post-1329380 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 19:17:49 +0000 Anonymous 1329380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, I think you've done brilliantly! Welcome, and I really like your outfit. The colours are flattering and I love your grey knit moto.  I see what Alana means about your shoes, or perhaps it's just how you're standing that makes a bit of a gap at the ankle? Alana in Canada on "my first post. giving this a whirl" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-post-giving-this-a-whirl#post-1329374 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 19:10:56 +0000 Alana in Canada 1329374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lovely! Gorgeous colour on you. The grey sweater brings things up a notch. The shoes look a little big, though. missvee on "my first post. giving this a whirl" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-post-giving-this-a-whirl#post-1329368 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 19:03:13 +0000 missvee 1329368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great colours on you. Looks like a comfortable yet professional outfit. rachylou on "my first post. giving this a whirl" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-post-giving-this-a-whirl#post-1329365 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 19:00:06 +0000 rachylou 1329365@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Congrats on first post! :D The outfit is great. The dark green drapey shell is a stellar find, and is beautiful with the skirt. Nothing better than an outfit you love to wear Anonymous on "my first post. giving this a whirl" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-post-giving-this-a-whirl#post-1329310 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 17:57:01 +0000 Anonymous 1329310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Very nice work look that seems to meet your criteria!  Well done:) LadyLilac on "my first post. giving this a whirl" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-post-giving-this-a-whirl#post-1329295 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 17:46:10 +0000 LadyLilac 1329295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Such a great outfit! I love the skirt, and I think the green is definitely in line with today's post from Angie that referenced forest green as a trend. Everything fits you well and the top/jacket add the perfect amount of unstructure to the structured skirt! Dhar in Sac on "my first post. giving this a whirl" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-post-giving-this-a-whirl#post-1329291 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 17:40:15 +0000 Dhar in Sac 1329291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ hi! i've been lurking this website for many months now and have really enjoyed it. i've learned so much and have been playing around with many of angie's ideas: i've tried column of color. i've de-bombshelled lots of my pencil skirts (hard to do when "always tuck in tops" has been beaten into your head for years). i even made a capsule wardrobe for a recent vacation and loved it!  i've spent my entire work career in ultra-casual / academic work environments, and recently transitioned to my first formal, business attire job so my main goal when reading posts is figuring out how to use it for fun, professional work outfits. I struggle with balancing my desire to be chic, eclectic, fashionable while also being taken seriously in a moderately conservative, stodgy, industry.  i recently found this houndstooth knit tube skirt at a thrift store. even though it is still august and 90 degrees outside, i remembered this formula and couldn't wait to make an outfit. for my work outfits, i need to be able to survive both the heat outside and the arctic a/c. we are allowed to wear sleeveless, but absolutely have to have shoulders covered during formal meetings. i'm wearing it with a dark green drapey shell (thrifted) and a grey knit moto (Loft). even though i do have more fun/hard edge shoes in my closet, they weren't working with the patterned skirt and moto jacket. Also, i felt like i needed to soften it for work? so i put on a more traditional pair of grey pumps.  i felt like i liked this outfit so much i wanted to finally make a post. sorry the pics are fairly crappy. next time i'll take better photos. how'd i do??