https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-body-new-life-new-wardrobe-part-1-pic-heavy Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 20 May 2026 20:55:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-body-new-life-new-wardrobe-part-1-pic-heavy#post-782497 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 22:29:52 +0000 Anonymous 782497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Krish! You look so wonderful in your new hourglass body. We should all be so lucky to put on weight nicely and in all the right places (wink!) </p> <p>Your new jeans look so fantastic on you. And you say they're also comfortable? Well it doesn't get any better than that. I love the outfits you've put together here, so sophisticated. I love the neutral and striped tops with the red jeans. Perfection. I'm glad to hear you're doing so well and feeling energetic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-body-new-life-new-wardrobe-part-1-pic-heavy#post-782186 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:41:01 +0000 Vix 782186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Krishnidoux --</p> <p>Like a few others on this thread, I'd missed your post this summer. So glad you have reached a better place -- the nutrients you're putting into your body show with glowing skin, shiny hair, and eyes that look alert and inquisitive (and I assume your mind is just as alert now!).</p> <p>With that said, what a lucky thing you are to waltz into one shop and find *3* pairs of jeans/cords that look like that on you! </p> <p>I know YLF has members who think the back view in jeans matters as much/more than the front; I know I'm giving you a thumbs up on both angles and am sure I'm not alone....</p> <p>As I'm partial to cords, I especially love the looks with them. I think the bold red is a great choice to celebrate your new body confidence. Go forth and wow, woman!</p> <p>[I also like the new choices and pairings from your other thread.]</p> <p>BTW, I have a similar pair of ARA/Goretex boots that I'm hoping justify their price, so naturally I think you have stunning taste in boots. ;)</p> <p>My only thought is that I'd love to see the turtleneck here paired with a necklace more along the lines of the one in #6 (or hey, that one) or a long pendant. My eye just wants to see something bolder there, I guess. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-body-new-life-new-wardrobe-part-1-pic-heavy#post-782183 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:37:53 +0000 celia 782183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>krish, you look amazing!!!<br /> Seriously, your mind and your body seem to have come to terms and now you shine trough.<br /> Those jeans and red pants fit you perfectly (sorry DH) and I think you will have a great time with them.<br /> Outfit 9/10 is amazing and that yellow clutch so cute.<br /> 11 to 13 is so on trend :)<br /> All the other outfits are winners to me I am just pointing this ones out because I love a blazer look marvelously done like those. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-body-new-life-new-wardrobe-part-1-pic-heavy#post-782097 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 11:26:07 +0000 Krista 782097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>krish - those jeans are fab! every single pair looks fantastic and you have styled them so well. what a courageous style journey you are on! thank you for taking us with you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-body-new-life-new-wardrobe-part-1-pic-heavy#post-782087 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 10:41:17 +0000 krishnidoux 782087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank every body!</p> <p>Pic #10: funny how a "simple" jacket and a scarf will make an outfit. But it's not *any* jacket, not *any* scarf. I chose those two items with care and discrimination. Lots of discriminations along the way:</p> <p>The jacket: (actually found at Winners for a small price, just to prove that *the* one is not necessarily the most expensive one): it's in a soft, giving fabric; it's fitted; the sleeves are short (actually, 3/4); it's in a neutral charcoal; it has texture, as it has a tone on tone print.<br /> The scarf: perfect weight, perfect print, length, fringe etc. Found it in a store where my Mom shops, of all places. There were many opportunities to buy a leopard print scarf before but they were never the right weight, the right shade. So I was glad I had waited. </p> <p>Rabitheart,thank you for your honesty. I will post with different tops. But these particular jeans do not look good tucked into boots. They bunch and puff at the knee. That's why I got the second skinny pair. </p> <p>Thank you all for your kind words. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-body-new-life-new-wardrobe-part-1-pic-heavy#post-782082 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 10:20:34 +0000 rute 782082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>congrats on your weight loss! You look lovely! Men are so practical! That's it buying new jeans cures everything!<br /> Gorgeous looks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-body-new-life-new-wardrobe-part-1-pic-heavy#post-782080 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 10:03:35 +0000 ManidipaM 782080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my goodness gorgeousness! Not once, but thrice over!! As Shannon said, you look HOT!! And I can't even find a favourite out of the three, because they all look equally awesome! I love the butt flattery of the first and last pairs (what a cut!), if you don't mind my saying so, and grown-up skinnies---well, I had no idea skinnies could look like that</p> <p>I need a slice of your jeans-shopping luck, Krishnidoux :o)</p> <p>And while I did a double take at the longer sweater with the skinnies (SO chic!), that last outfit with the colour-blocked top made me hold my breath --- stunning! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-body-new-life-new-wardrobe-part-1-pic-heavy#post-782077 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 09:52:44 +0000 Rabbit Heart 782077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First of all, you look wonderful and I envy you a pair of jeans with such a perfect fit! BUT, I don't think the combo in #1 - #5 is doing you justice. May I suggest trying it with high boots (jeans tucked in) or a different top, preferably of a lighter colour? This way the whole outfit is giving out a retro vibe which is not entirely great, at least to my eyes. Plus the overall colour impression is kinda sad - and who needs that on the verge of winter, right? However, I LOVE how you styled the jeans and the corduroys in the rest of the photos! Especially #9 and #10, I can't stop looking at that clutch. It's a great combo with the animal print on the scarf! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-body-new-life-new-wardrobe-part-1-pic-heavy#post-782012 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 04:07:42 +0000 Sveta 782012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#10 TOOK MY BREATH AWAY. So sophisticated and strong I can hardly stand it.<br /> Krish, it has been a difficult journey for you and came through it with flying colors. You look fantastic and it sounds like you feel great also. Of course you need a whole new wardrobe now but this is part of the fun, right?<br /> I am looking forward to your posts and WIWs on discovery of your new body...:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-body-new-life-new-wardrobe-part-1-pic-heavy#post-782009 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 03:56:08 +0000 DonnaF 782009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look so great and sassy fab! I'm glad you kept those red jeans. I think many men have a hard time with bright jeans/trousers because it is something they would never sport -- not that we are asking them to, LOL!</p> <p>I'm relieved and glad you are buying new clothing rather than thinking that you need to go back to your old, tired body. Having energy feels great, doesn't it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-body-new-life-new-wardrobe-part-1-pic-heavy#post-781973 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 02:51:10 +0000 Lyn D. 781973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just went back and read your courageous thread from last Summer.<br /> An amazing transformation has taken place, for sure!<br /> I am confident that you are a stronger person because of this history, and that you will never go back to that place. You will be ever vigilant for those unhealthy thoughts that starved your body and distorted your past perceptions.<br /> How amazing it is that if we listen to our own body it will tell us when it is truly hungry, what it needs and how much?<br /> I love the way you accessorised these outfits.<br /> YL(Truly)F!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-body-new-life-new-wardrobe-part-1-pic-heavy#post-781968 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 02:47:01 +0000 krishnidoux 781968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for your support! And compliments. It's very healing to me, you know. But if I did look bad, I know you would tell me, right?</p> <p>(I know it looks completely silly, not to be able to determine myself how I look. It's because I still have a hard time to recognize and accept myself. Gosh, didn't think I'd still deal with this in my 40s. But it's coming along).</p> <p>The grey open knit top and the colour block top are both from... Costco! MaryK, I did try it first un-tucked, as it is meant to be, but on me the proportions are wrong. I have a long torso and broad shoulders in comparison to shorter stockier legs. If I untuck this top, with these pants, the waist line lowers and the shoulders are broaden. (Because of the top's V shape cut). Which is exactly the opposite of what I need to create for balance. </p> <p>Suz, my boots are "Ara Gore-Tex" <a href="http://www.outnumbered3-1.com/2011/09/gore-tex-ara-tegan-boot-review.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.outnumbered3-1.com/.....eview.html</a> I love them. I also have flat ones I adore, but the heels here are not too high and I hope will be manageable once serious snow happens. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-body-new-life-new-wardrobe-part-1-pic-heavy#post-781946 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 02:24:38 +0000 Suz 781946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic! </p> <p>Fewer things feel better than going into a store, trying on jeans, and finding that they actually *fit*. It's the holy grail of shopping. And you've discovered it. </p> <p>You look wonderful! I agree that the necklace works wonders with your turtleneck to break up the torso; this is a trick I must adopt for myself because I have the same issue. A scarf will do the same. </p> <p>The skinnies look terrific tucked into the boots, and I really like the boots themselves. What kind are those? I am hunting for heeled boots for winter. It is not an absolute *need* for this year because I do have flat black boots, but if I do find them I will purchase.</p> <p>I am sorry the red ones don't meet with husband's love, but I adore them! There is something so fun about a brightly coloured bottom. They look wonderful with your little grey jacket (also a brilliant purchase this year.) You have done some good shopping. The open weave sweater is also very pretty; you have Angie's "texture" element!</p> <p>ETA: I LOVE love LOVE #10. That clutch is so fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-body-new-life-new-wardrobe-part-1-pic-heavy#post-781937 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 02:16:13 +0000 Transcona Shannon 781937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh krishnidoux - it is so, so incredibly good to hear you so happy! I'm so glad that you've come to accept and love your new, healthy self. And to have so much more energy - how fab is that?</p> <p>As for the jeans - holy crap woman! You look HOT!!! These all look fab but that pic #10 is out of this world for me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-body-new-life-new-wardrobe-part-1-pic-heavy#post-781929 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 02:09:12 +0000 MsMary 781929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Each of these is more fab than the last! Have you tried wearing the top untucked in 14-15? You look amazing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-body-new-life-new-wardrobe-part-1-pic-heavy#post-781920 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 02:04:09 +0000 Jaime 781920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You certainly don't appear to be someone with weight concerns, and given that you feel great I hope you don't consider yourself one. All three look terrific on you. I also love the yellow clutch outfit, the striped shirt and jacket and the last sweater. You look wonderful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-body-new-life-new-wardrobe-part-1-pic-heavy#post-781919 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 02:03:34 +0000 Raisin 781919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are all fabulous on you! I love the red too! I'm sorry you felt down about your weight gain, but FWIW you look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-body-new-life-new-wardrobe-part-1-pic-heavy#post-781918 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 02:03:29 +0000 Carole 781918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First of all you look so beautiful! The jeans all fit perfectly, so flattering. But the red is extra special, you look amazing in red! A great big score! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-body-new-life-new-wardrobe-part-1-pic-heavy#post-781915 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 01:59:37 +0000 JR 781915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>:o)</p> <p>Well, hello beautiful lady! That extra weight is doing wonderful things for you.</p> <p>And the jeans are marvellous. I love that open-knit top too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-body-new-life-new-wardrobe-part-1-pic-heavy#post-781908 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 01:54:21 +0000 krishnidoux 781908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Last summer I told you guys about my body weight woes.<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-why-i-havent-been-posting-lately" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ing-lately</a><br /> Now, I have been able to maintain my weight gain. I got to a point where I think I should naturally be. My body is still adjusting. All I can say is that I have SO MUCH energy, it's unbelievable. </p> <p>OK, I have inner thigh fat. Will always. What can I do. BUT I have so much energy! </p> <p>Anyway, no need to tell you I've had a frustrating time in the past 2 months trying to dress. Nothing fit, it was all more than body con, it was bursting-at-the-seams body con. So discouraging. I tried to focus on work project instead, because dressing up, my dear pastime, had become too trying. And trying is the term. I did try and try, with never any success. Well yes, sure, because I was trying my old clothes, which had fitted a much tinier body. It's not all to gain 10-15 pounds on the scale and accept it mentally. That thing also takes up room physically!</p> <p>I told my DH about my problem and he told me to buy a new pair of jeans. I reluctantly went to a good store. You know, the kind usually found on the third floor of shopping malls. Where, I thought, jeans would be better cut, and better suited for my 40+ body.</p> <p>When I tried on a pair of jeans there to my size, oh my, oh my! First I was baffled that a pair of jeans I would have previously considered "Mom jeans" could feel and look so good... and even sexy! And Oh, my, I was finally comfortable, it wasn't digging into my skin like my previous pairs! I was so excited I bought three pairs right there and then. Here they are:</p> <p>Pics #1- 5: classic straight leg cut . Here worn with a gray turtleneck. I usually avoid that look because it emphasizes my long torso, but I recently discovered that breaking it up with jewellery close to the neck (mocking a lower collar) helps in that regard, which I'm happy about because man, it's cold over here. </p> <p>Pics #6-10: "skinnies" version grown-up. Here tucked into my heeled Gore-tex winter boots, which is how I will wear them for the next 6 months at least. </p> <p>Pics #11-15: red corduroy! With that same cut as the first pair. DH hates them (of course) but I adore them. Maybe I'm wrong. But I found I've been wearing them over and over lately. </p> <p>Thanks for looking, comments welcome! </p>