https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-beginnings Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:33:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-beginnings#post-602754 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:43:00 +0000 Angie 602754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've received great advice here. Just chiming in to say welcome </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-beginnings#post-602738 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:28:33 +0000 Isabel 602738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Melissa !!! Waving at you ! Congratulations on your baby and not so much the other stuff. ( I am sorry to hear it . ) It is great that you "found" us. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-beginnings#post-602717 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:12:25 +0000 modgrl 602717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi and welcome!! What is your lifestyle and climate where you live? That will have a big impact on your wardrobe. Have fun and take care! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-beginnings#post-602633 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:16:07 +0000 Deborah 602633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Melissa welcome and I'm looking forward to getting to know you. Sounds like life has presented some challenges in the past year and I hope things continue to look up for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-beginnings#post-602624 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 06:44:58 +0000 CocoLion 602624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome! The way you describe yourself I would say hourglass. Sometimes if you provide measurements that helps too. Shoulders-bust-waist-thigh measurements all play into body type. Many of us are hybrids. For example I am hourglass with secondary pear because I have full thighs. Looking forward to your posts! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-beginnings#post-602606 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 05:58:23 +0000 Fruitful 602606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Melissa!<br /> Welcome, and congratulations on caring for yourself through style, while going through such big life changes!</p> <p>I looked at your photo, but I think the jacket and skirt are both playing their own tricks. I agree something simple and fitted would give a better idea. And if you can, play with the camera angle to give a more realistic idea of your vertical proportions (length of legs, torso etc). </p> <p>Looking forward to seeing some outfits from you when you're ready ^_^ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-beginnings#post-602568 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:37:54 +0000 Jenava 602568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi and welcome!</p> <p>I do see a nice waist, so I'd say you are likely at least an hourglass (or pretty pear). If your hips are only gently curvy you may have a "secondary" body type of rectangle.</p> <p>I think, though, that knowing you have a waist is a big first step. You can try waist belts, for instance... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-beginnings#post-602518 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:11:53 +0000 Aida 602518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another welcome from me :D</p> <p>For the body type photo, the best thing would be to wear something slim and fitted (you can always hide or remove the photo after getting your answer). One photo from the front (arms down if possible so we can see your shoulders in relation to your waist), and one from the side if you can manage it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-beginnings#post-602458 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:56:22 +0000 Sarah A 602458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>welcome! this is a great community! i definitely see the hourglass, but agree it is hard to say if you have a pear tendency as well based upon the cut/color of the white skirt. i have found even reading the recomendations for other body types i know i am not to be helpful though because Angie breaks down the why's of her recommendations too not just a list of wear this or not that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-beginnings#post-602457 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:56:17 +0000 Melissa 602457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Christieanne. I am going to take a better picture. I agree that the white skirt is making my hips look bigger than (I think) they are. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-beginnings#post-602454 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:51:57 +0000 christieanne 602454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am going to chime back in and hope others see this thread - you still seem hourglass to me but possibly pear ? it may be that the fullness of white skirt is making your hips a bit stronger looking than they are in proportion to your shoulders. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-beginnings#post-602438 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:33:48 +0000 Melissa 602438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok.....hoping this works. A link from photobucket (this is the best pic I have so far...) :</p> <p><a href="http://s1071.photobucket.com/albums/u511/Melw31/" rel="nofollow">http://s1071.photobucket.com/albums/u511/Melw31/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-beginnings#post-601647 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 23:35:08 +0000 Anonymous 601647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi and welcome! As others said, you need to wait a bit to be able to post pictures but feel free to link from photobucket. I'm looking forward to see more of you around here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-beginnings#post-601591 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:38:29 +0000 sarah 601591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome, Melissa. Wow, new beginnings indeed. It sounds like you've had quite a year. I'm sure you'll enjoy participating in this community - it's an incredibly supportive wonderful group of stylish women! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-beginnings#post-601581 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:23:16 +0000 annagybe 601581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You could also upload a photo to photobucket and then post the link here if you don't want to wait. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-beginnings#post-601579 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:21:18 +0000 Melissa 601579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks guys! Appreciate the warm welcome </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-beginnings#post-601568 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:54:58 +0000 cheryl 601568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-beginnings#post-601554 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:21:46 +0000 Kate 601554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome Melissa. Delighted you found us. You'll find a safe harbor here, and lots of great advice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-beginnings#post-601402 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:58:03 +0000 Suz 601402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome, and we'll look forward to seeing more of your style!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-beginnings#post-601378 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:39:05 +0000 christieanne 601378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi and welcome! You may just be an hourglass - check out the body shape blog posts for more on that.<br /> You will find YLF such a supportive and helpful place so keep checking in for a few days until your photo posting ability is ready and then jump on in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-beginnings#post-601359 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:20:54 +0000 Anonymous 601359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Melissa, I just wanted to pop on and say welcome! This is a wonderful, warm community. Cheers to new beginnings! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-beginnings#post-601301 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:13:02 +0000 Melissa 601301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok I changed my profile picture to a recent picture. My first attempt at putting together an outfit at old navy. Guess i'll wait a few days until I can add a proper picture. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-beginnings#post-601292 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:03:53 +0000 biscuitsmom 601292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome! So glad you found us here....its an amazing group of ladies (and a couple great guys) You sound like a hourglass, but pictures can tell much better. Until you get a 'active' member status- doesnt take long, just a few days if you post/respond to several people- you can link photos from photobucket and such. Then you can do it directly here </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-beginnings#post-601290 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 15:59:58 +0000 Melissa 601290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi everyone. I recently came across this site when researching how to dress myself and developing style. I love it! It's been very helpful so far. I've had a rough year - had a baby and separated from my husband. This is the nice version lol! Long story short: I finally feel good and want give myself a makeover.<br /> What body type am I? I will upload a picture if someone can tell me how I think I'm an hourglass. I have big breasts, small waist, but hips/bum aren't big. So not sure...thank you and look forward to chatting with you all. </p>