https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-wiw---burgundy-black-cognac-leather Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 20 May 2026 14:00:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-wiw---burgundy-black-cognac-leather#post-786524 Sun, 02 Dec 2012 02:56:03 +0000 saramir 786524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the lovely comments! And for the suggestions. The bag is big because I have 2 small children so on the weekends it serves as a makeshift diaper bag. When it's empty it's slouchier. Also I love it. Love it. Love it. And I don't easily fall in love with bags, so there you go. (Also, I'm not even 5ft tall, so the bag isn't actually that huge, just proportionately...)</p> <p>CocoLion, thanks for saying black is flattering. I wear a lot of black because it's easy and I have always felt I look ok in it but it's good to hear that from an outsider because I've been second-guessing myself lately. </p> <p>I will try this look with black tights - and I LOVE the idea of textured tights. I love texture. Also, this was my first time wearing the boots with a dress/skirt...usually I put them on over skinny jeans, so this was an experiment. </p> <p>Thanks again everyone. I lurked for a long time, and it took me a while to warm up to posting, and the step to WIW was scary but so far so helpful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-wiw---burgundy-black-cognac-leather#post-786276 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 20:25:24 +0000 bj1111 786276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>lovely outfit, lovely girl.</p> <p>a teensy comment, consider unbuttoning the first three ones on the cardie to loosen it up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-wiw---burgundy-black-cognac-leather#post-786272 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 20:22:33 +0000 JR 786272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think Lyn nailed it, that this outfit would work better with black tights, eliminating the slice of white at the knees.</p> <p>That is one honking huge handbag. I thought mine were bad... LOL! Is there any particular reason why you have to carry one that big?</p> <p>The dress is wonderful on you. Lucky girl.</p> <p>The outfit is fine as is and with a bit of tweaking, would be wonderful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-wiw---burgundy-black-cognac-leather#post-786188 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 18:36:33 +0000 Kiwichik 786188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome to the wonderful world of WIW. Looks like you've already done ome self analysis - photos are great for that. The dress is a flattering fit and like Lyn I'd like to see it with tights. Love the burgundy cardi. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-wiw---burgundy-black-cognac-leather#post-786098 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 17:15:40 +0000 Isabel 786098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Saramir and welcome !! You do look lovely. I am looking forward to more pics and your input. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-wiw---burgundy-black-cognac-leather#post-786063 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 16:42:05 +0000 Mellllls 786063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great, welcome to WIW. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-wiw---burgundy-black-cognac-leather#post-786060 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 16:38:00 +0000 Anonymous 786060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Saramir and welcome! Congrats on your first WIW! You look great and I'm glad you felt fab all day long. Confidence counts for a lot, you're right. I often feel a little less confident when looking at my pictures than I felt while wearing the outfit, but this is a great place to get ideas on how to tweak things. I love your LBD. The cognac bag and boots with the black is beautiful and you are right on trend with your burgundy. Nice job! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-wiw---burgundy-black-cognac-leather#post-786032 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 15:52:20 +0000 merwoman 786032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats Saramir on your first posting - it takes a lot of courage to put yourself out there! As others have said, beautiful dress and fits you to perfection! Gorgeous bag, and as you've mentioned, whith it positioned in front, rather than by your side, the eye goes directly to it. A large part of posting seems to be the photography! I keep plugging away at it, as I find just examining the picture helps me critique my style, and provides a helpful reminder on what does work. Look forward to seeing more posts from you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-wiw---burgundy-black-cognac-leather#post-786009 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 15:11:38 +0000 Beth Ann 786009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome! Cognac gives such warmth to black, and the burgundy is lovely. I'd suggest taking a full length shot and viewing it to get a better view of the scale of the bag with your frame.</p> <p>Welcome to the world of WIW. It is one of the best ways to develop your style on YLF. Keep 'em coming! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-wiw---burgundy-black-cognac-leather#post-785975 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 13:44:05 +0000 Emily 785975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations on your first WIW! You look beautiful in your dress and I love the autumnal shades of Burgunday and Cognac. </p> <p>I think textured black tights would look great with this outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-wiw---burgundy-black-cognac-leather#post-785939 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 10:00:38 +0000 CocoLion 785939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome! You have made an excellent choice with that dress. It is so flattering on you, and it looks like black is a good color on you (lucky you -- lots of black out there at retail).</p> <p>I like your big bag and Western boots! I could see them looking amazing with either a short skirt or short shorts (depending on your age/comfort level with these). Or, skinny jeans tucked into the boots. (Works for any age.)</p> <p>If you're looking for suggestions -- maybe try more refined footwear (like dressier boots, booties or pumps) and a smaller bag, just to be consistent with the feel of the dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-wiw---burgundy-black-cognac-leather#post-785935 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 09:05:16 +0000 Lyn D. 785935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Saramir, I agree with the others- looks like a great dress for cooler weather!<br /> I would like to see it with tights, to give a nice un-broken line from your feet upwards.<br /> Lovely rich colours here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-wiw---burgundy-black-cognac-leather#post-785919 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 06:48:32 +0000 Caro in Oz 785919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome. Taking pictures &amp; all the helpful comments have really helped me "see" things I didn't before YLF. Lovely dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-wiw---burgundy-black-cognac-leather#post-785905 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 05:36:16 +0000 Suz 785905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am betting you felt great because your dress fits well and is a very flattering style for you! </p> <p>Welcome to the wonderful world of WIW! It is tough at first but SO helpful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-wiw---burgundy-black-cognac-leather#post-785898 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 05:24:29 +0000 Transcona Shannon 785898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats on your first WIW post! It gets easier over time believe me.</p> <p>I love the rich colour of your cardigan and so on trend this fall/winter and your dress fits you beautifully - perfectly proportioned. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-wiw---burgundy-black-cognac-leather#post-785893 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 05:13:44 +0000 deb 785893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome, saramir. I know how hard it is to post the first WIW picture. It will get easier and you will find a great group of people here. I think you are right about the size of the bag. It does overwhelm you. Maybe a picture without the bag. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-first-wiw---burgundy-black-cognac-leather#post-785890 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 04:59:39 +0000 saramir 785890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is my first official WIW...I felt great this day! But, looking at the pictures now, I am not sure I looked as good as I thought I did. Well, I had confidence and that counts for something, right? </p> <p>What I liked: I was comfortable, and I felt like I had an actual outfit on. I think the bag looks really large, but I don't actually wear it in front like that - it's usually a little more to the side.</p> <p>What I wore...a black wrap dress, burgundy cardigan, cognac knee-high boots, cognac cross-body bag, black socks.</p> <p>What do you think? What's off about this look? </p>