https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-spring-style Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:01:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-spring-style/page/2#post-1450498 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 15:57:38 +0000 lyn67 1450498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Loved your&nbsp;spring wardrobe&nbsp;startegies-your color palette is almost the same as mine would be! I don't know about ladies who lunch:-), but would love the citron moto for you, Shannon- OTH I&nbsp;found the cocoon one too long and overhelming just looking at the pictie:-(. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-spring-style#post-1450470 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 14:38:50 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1450470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Runcarla - ooooohhhh good memory! I didn't end up buying the yellow moto jacket so no, I don't have a yellow jacket in my collection at this point.</p> <p>I appreciate all of your feedback, encouragement and reservations - I learn from all of it. Will definitely be popping back to the store to try on the two jackets and may even buy both (pending if they are both available in my size) to bring home and try in different combinations with pics. Stay tuned.</p> <p>Denise - good point about the overall ovoid structure of the cocoon jacket. I should point out as well that the fabric of that jacket is slightly stiff and not soft and drapey, which also helps with structure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-spring-style#post-1450373 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 07:37:08 +0000 CocoLion 1450373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your thoughtful, organized approach. &nbsp;The drape blouse is beautiful and so wearable; I wear mine with a sharp-shoulder tweedy jacket and it combines really well, given the unstructured look of the blouse. &nbsp;The moto sounds great assuming length and fit work -- you achieve structure, a bit of edge and color in one garment. &nbsp;I could see it looking good with some silky track pants. &nbsp;Again, the structure plus un-structure (drape) combination.</p> <p>The cocoon jacket does not have shoulders but it does have an overall dramatic ovoid structure that could work. &nbsp;Looking forward to seeing how all of this plays out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-spring-style#post-1450305 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 03:43:20 +0000 Jaime 1450305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think both jackets have potential but I really must see them on to say. MUST ;-)! I love the organized thought out way you are describing your direction. taking notes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-spring-style#post-1450291 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 03:25:05 +0000 Deborah 1450291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon just love what you are thinking for Spring. &nbsp;The citron jacket is gorgeous and I love the idea of a cocoon coat (I am looking for one for our winter). And I am liking your thoughts re balancing drape and structure. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-spring-style#post-1450251 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 02:16:37 +0000 frannieb 1450251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your spring direction is wonderful - love the citron moto jacket. &nbsp;I look forward to seeing how the 2nd jacket looks on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-spring-style#post-1450243 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 01:40:27 +0000 Keturah 1450243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love cocoon jackets! And navy is one of my very favorite neutrals. It just feels so fresh. I think the citron jacket is very you - it's a happy color, simple lines, just enough edge.</p> <p>As for the wrap blouse, these really seem on trend this spring! I'm considering purchasing one!</p> <div>Have to agree with Kiwigal....I see you a blue-based red. Of course, I know tomato red is a littler edgier and more on trend. So&nbsp;do what makes YOU happy! :D&nbsp;Heck, I'm always classified as a winter. But I wear persimmon orange well and enjoy it in the summer.</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-spring-style#post-1450240 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 01:35:23 +0000 Style Fan 1450240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your Spring style direction.&nbsp; I am working on mine.&nbsp; I love the citron moto jacket.&nbsp; I can see you rocking it if the colour works for you.&nbsp; The blouse is beautiful.&nbsp; I just don't get cocoon coats so I would need to see it on.&nbsp; I would not be able to wear one.&nbsp; Like Suz I need structure on top.</p> <p>I am sure Spring is coming your way.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-spring-style#post-1450236 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 01:33:06 +0000 AM 1450236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Feeling lots of inspiration from your&nbsp;Spring plan. I'm loving the&nbsp;cocoon jacket and the navy blouse. Simply wonderful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-spring-style#post-1450234 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 01:19:48 +0000 Carla 1450234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't you have a lemon yellow leather moto jacket? </p> <p>I really like the cocoon jacket, and actually think it looks like something you would wear. Love that you are able to locate navy and/or ink items. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-spring-style#post-1450106 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 19:26:07 +0000 Anonymous 1450106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your Spring style direction sounds wonderful! Love the citron jacket and the cocoon one too. I have a red cocoon coat so I'm a fan of the shape. It would be good to see you in it though. I have to say that Kiwigal makes a good point about red, as I see you in cooler toned reds too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-spring-style#post-1450103 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 19:18:31 +0000 Sal 1450103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both jackets and love the shirt. I can see them working with your straight skirts, trousers, jeans. Your plans sound consistent with your earlier style thoughts.</p> <p>My only thought is that would cherry or true red be an option instead of tomato red. It's not that I dislike tomato red- I love it - but I also can see you looking stellar in a red with a blue undertone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-spring-style#post-1450047 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 17:33:42 +0000 Susie 1450047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We are on the same page as I've been doing lots of preparing for spring. Citron is well represented in spring/summer for me. And your neutrals are similar to mine though I wear gray more in winter and cream/stone more in summer. </p> <p>I really like both of the jackets for you. So different yet I can see both styles working well for you. And the navy shirt is beautiful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-spring-style#post-1450044 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 17:26:10 +0000 rachylou 1450044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice. I definitely see "hard edge" as something you'll be wanting, that's become very you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-spring-style#post-1450032 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 17:15:57 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1450032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa - I haven't had a chance yet to try the citron moto on as they were literally just unpacking them when I was at the store. But I know it's a good color for me, especially when paired with white. I have no problem being conspicuous - lol!</p> <p>I actually REALLY liked the cocoon coat on but sometimes I have trouble determining volume on myself so a picture is necessary for sure.</p> <p>I do have some light blue (a pastel blue blazer in particular) so these will be additions to shades of blue I already have.</p> <p>No red kitten heel in sight - yet. I will NOT give up hope! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-spring-style#post-1450029 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 17:12:46 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1450029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just found this comment in Angie's "How to Dress the Apple Body" guidelines <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2014/02/13/how-to-dress-the-apple-body-type-2014/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2014/02/.....type-2014/</a>. So at least technically these items could work.</p> <p><i>Dresses and Coats<br /> </i> <ul> <li><i>Wear cocoon shaped sweater dresses and coats because they are&nbsp;voluminous and structured in just the&nbsp;right way.</i></li> <li><i>Moto jackets&nbsp;are excellent when worn open&nbsp;because&nbsp;the silhouette glides<br /> over the curves of the midsection, thereby creating structure but no<br /> cling. <br /></i></li> </ul> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-spring-style#post-1450028 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 17:12:39 +0000 Anonymous 1450028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Couple of thoughts from me:</p> <p>1. I've seen both jackets - and like you was drawn to both, until I tried the cocoon on. &nbsp;</p> <p>2. &nbsp;love the citron moto, and I think the moto styling is exactly what takes it out of &nbsp;a Palm Beach ladies who lunch look. &nbsp;I had a citron jacket from BCBG last year and just could not bring myself to wear it out of the house. It was a blazer style, but with somewhat exaggerated shoulders, and I felt SO conspicuous despite loving the fit. I just couldn't. &nbsp;Terrible waste of a lot of money. &nbsp;I really like this moto though, and may pick it up myself You could start wearing it now - with black bottoms, denim, etc&nbsp;</p> <p>3. &nbsp;I tried the cocoon on, and was instantly cured of any desire for it - on me it was just too big and droopy, and long. The lack of a shoulder line is not a good look for me. I'm surprised it worked on you for length - as you are shorter than me, for sure. &nbsp;Let's see a pic !!</p> <p>4. &nbsp;navy blouse is dynamite! &nbsp;nice :)</p> <p>5. &nbsp;your plan for spring is a great idea - and you are inspiring me to draw one up for myself; &nbsp;I think your colours are good - but am noticing no light blue or turq - which I would think would be good on you? &nbsp;Both blues work with your other neutrals.....</p> <p>6. &nbsp;I'm interested in a red kitten heel - have you seen anything?</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-spring-style#post-1450021 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 17:01:32 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1450021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elizabeth - no, I'm not abandoning drape altogether. But I'm wanting to temper it with a good dose of structure. With my drape experimentation, I think I got confused with drape versus volume and often ended up in my outfit feeling somewhat sloppy. So for example, I plan on keeping all of my EF pieces (still love them) but will be combining them in slightly different ways to ensure I have some structure. Only one item in an outfit will have drape or volume. Hey - maybe we should go on a shopping trip together some time? :)</p> <p>Thistle - I know. We have no Spring here either. What can I say...I'm a dreamer!</p> <p>Mary - hmmmm...good point about the fabric of the citron moto.If I moved forward with purchasing, I would need to ensure to add an element that no "lady who lunches" would wear - lol! Do you think that would work?</p> <p>Una - you're welcome :)</p> <p>Glory - citron is a bit of a tricky color, isn't it?</p> <p>Ok so clearly I need to go and try on both the cocoon coat and the citron moto and take lots of pictures for your feedback and keen eyes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-spring-style#post-1450008 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 16:35:46 +0000 Glory 1450008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE that cocoon coat/jacket. I can see it working both indoors and out. Once spring finally hits you will have many days that just require a bit of an overcoat and this one could be perfect.&nbsp;<br />I am not convinced about the citron close to the face. Must see it on.<br />Love the new navy blouse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-spring-style#post-1450007 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 16:35:35 +0000 catgirl 1450007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are you trying to kill me with that citron jacket? I think you just jump started my shopping mojo! Love your focus as always and can't wait to see how it goes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-spring-style#post-1450004 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 16:28:45 +0000 MsMary 1450004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL, Thistle!</p> <p>Shannon, I'm bringing the cocoon jacket love! I can totally see you rocking it!</p> <p>And just to be a complete spanner, I love the color and cut of the citron moto jacket but I'm a little dubious about the pique fabric. Seems a little... ladies who lunch? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-spring-style#post-1449998 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 16:15:30 +0000 Thistle 1449998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Spring?!?&nbsp; What is this "spring" of which you speak?&nbsp; I am dubious of its existance! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-spring-style#post-1449997 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 16:11:09 +0000 Tina 1449997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If the fit is right on the cocoon coat you could totally pull it off. You have good posture and I always picture confidence and purpose in your stride:-)<br /> The blouse is lovely. The moto will be a happy piece if you decide to purchase, I really like the details. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-spring-style#post-1449986 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 15:20:20 +0000 Elizabeth P 1449986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I guess this is the hard part about not being able to touch things... I assumed the navy jacket was an outdoor spring jacket.&nbsp; The way I work...if it's cold enough for a coat, I want to do it up.&nbsp; But if this is not the way you'd be wearing it, then I&nbsp; have no hesitation!&nbsp; I do like the style.</p> <p>And I realized I never commented on your spring style direction in general... are you abandonning drape entirely?&nbsp; Or are you just adding those elements in to your existing drapy pieces?&nbsp; I think adding some structure is a great idea, based on your recent comments.&nbsp; I also like the idea of adding citron and tomato red as colours.&nbsp; I also want to add some citron.&nbsp; You can do my shopping for me </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-spring-style#post-1449982 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 15:08:48 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1449982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz - thanks for commenting again. I guess I need to make a trip to The Bay and take some pics of the jacket on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-spring-style#post-1449979 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 15:04:46 +0000 Suz 1449979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We have to see it on you. That's it. Again, in theory I love the idea with a tube skirt, say...but on me, personally, that wouldn't be enough to make it work. I like my structure up in the shoulder area.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-spring-style#post-1449974 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 14:58:17 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1449974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elizabeth - do you hesitate about the openness because it doesn't work as an outdoor coat that way or due to the style of it being open? To me it would be like a longer version of an open cutaway blazer like my Theory Lanai blazer. Just to clarify, I'm not thinking of the navy jacket as an outdoor coat per se - unless it's that warm outside.</p> <p>Hmmmm...so far no love for the cocoon jacket... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-spring-style#post-1449973 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 14:56:18 +0000 Elizabeth P 1449973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pretty much what Suz said.&nbsp; My hesitation on the coat would be the openness of it... never did really understand that concept. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-spring-style#post-1449972 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 14:56:09 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1449972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, that cocoon jacket is a tough call isn't it? And although I agree that the shoulders themselves do not have structure (they are indeed sloping), this is why I would need to add the structure via other elements in the outfit - i.e. slim fitting bottom (whether that be skinnies or tube skirt), pointy shoes, angular clutch, etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-spring-style#post-1449970 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 14:49:30 +0000 Suz 1449970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the citron moto for you if the colour works close to your face. The second jacket is tough for me to judge without seeing it on. This is a really difficult style for me to wear, personally, so while I like it in theory, I am wary of it. In terms of your desire for structure, I am not sure this jacket will provide it. The shoulder looks sloping.&nbsp;</p> <p>Love the new blouse!&nbsp; </p>