https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newish-body Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:51:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newish-body#post-1831847 Tue, 01 Aug 2017 02:25:46 +0000 Paula 1831847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><i>Fashiontern</i>, I do have different boards for different fashion topics. &nbsp;Right now, I only have 2 fashion boards: one a "favorite styles" type and another more "information-related" (e.g. "how to wear ____," &nbsp;"how to build a capsule," etc.) &nbsp;I edit the "favorite styles" board pretty regularly, according to season, trends, or interest. &nbsp;You can hide boards. &nbsp;I forgot how to do that exactly, but I think it's under the Pinterest help section. &nbsp;I'd say the things that have made Pinterest most useful for me in the fashion department are having a couple of topic-related boards and &nbsp;regular reviewing/editing. &nbsp;Hope that helps!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newish-body#post-1831729 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 20:00:14 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1831729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Juniper, Paula, and Suz, how do you use Pinterest? Do you have different boards for different capsules? How do you control what's public &amp; what isn't? Can you move things around so you see them next to each other in a way that makes sense? What other things have helped you make it a useful tool, rather than a huge bin of stuff you'll look at someday? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newish-body#post-1831724 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 19:38:21 +0000 JuniperGreen 1831724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello!!! &nbsp;I really like Suz's suggestion of setting up a Pinterest board - as Paula mentions it'll help you pick out what you're drawn to.&nbsp;</p> <p>This is a great forum to help you figure out your goals (Angie's latest post offers insight into her own process for doing that) and to experiment with new silhouettes. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newish-body#post-1831525 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 03:24:55 +0000 Barbara Diane 1831525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome back. And welcome to the ever-changing journey of dressing ourselves.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newish-body#post-1831465 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 00:55:38 +0000 Paula 1831465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenny, I'm relatively new to the Forum, and have recently undergone a "re-think" of my style, as well, due to changes in my appearance due to aging. &nbsp;(Think graying hair, softening of my coloring....). &nbsp;I echo Suz's idea of starting a Pinterest board with pins that "call" to you. &nbsp;And then, you might consider seeing if there are some particular "outfit formulas" that show up there. &nbsp;You've already defined one that you like: close-fitting top + full skirt. &nbsp;If you come up with 3 or 4 formulas you like, you could experiment with them and see what you think. &nbsp;That process has been reallly useful for me in defining what my style is for the time being. :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newish-body#post-1831430 Sun, 30 Jul 2017 22:02:44 +0000 Style Fan 1831430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome back Jenny.&nbsp; I have never been able to wear EF although I do like that style.&nbsp; Suz has certainly given you some good ideas about where to start. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newish-body#post-1831139 Sat, 29 Jul 2017 19:07:48 +0000 jenny1963 1831139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi fashiontern, thanks for the input!! Yes, I generally now like a close-fitting top with a fuller skirt to give me the appearance of wider hips. I also definitely need a distinct waist (by tucking in, etc.) or I'm swimming in fabric. But tight overall doesn't work, because I'm too straight up and down. I love certain patterns but am very picky:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newish-body#post-1831120 Sat, 29 Jul 2017 17:46:03 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1831120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What do you think of a flirty schoolgirl look? Flippy skirt, close-fitting top, topper could be cropped or swingy</p> <p>Do you like bright colors and prints? I often think "loud" works better on straighter bodies. There are a lot of botanical and floral things out these days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newish-body#post-1831115 Sat, 29 Jul 2017 17:36:29 +0000 jenny1963 1831115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi, thanks for asking! No worries. My implants were removed, but no breast tissue, so I'm pretty flat-chested now (vs being bosomy before.) So, it's a big change with regards to dressing myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newish-body#post-1831087 Sat, 29 Jul 2017 14:46:09 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1831087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope this isn't rude to ask or hurtful, but without pictures I'm not sure I know what you mean. Am I understanding correctly that implants were removed but not breast tissue, so you have "something" on top, just aren't so buxom any more? Or did you have mastectomies before the implants? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newish-body#post-1828498 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 22:56:55 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1828498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome back, Jenny! Though the reasons may be different, you are in a situation that is quite common to a lot of us--adapting our styles as our bodies change. You're in good company here. I bet we can help you find your new style direction, and even a uniform, if that's what you're after. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newish-body#post-1828436 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 20:34:48 +0000 Karin L H 1828436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi and welcome back! I'm sure you'll gets lots of help from the forum with finding a style you feel happy in! My body has also changed during the years, and I feel I also get affected by where I live - living in London some years ago I had a much more fun wardrobe, but now back in my smallish hometown I'm not as brave anymore..! Also struggling sometimes to find outfits I feel comfortable in so more going with what is comfy and looks nice than a specific fun style... but have started to think about it so can make more conscious choices from now on!</p> <p>Sorry for some rambling, just wanted to say welcome and wish you luck on this new journey! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newish-body#post-1828375 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 17:45:21 +0000 Jenava 1828375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi, and welcome back! I can relate on the changing body front. I have found that I dress a bit differently because my shape has changed and the things that look good on me are a little different. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newish-body#post-1828076 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 01:32:58 +0000 Jules 1828076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome and good luck with your endeavour!<br /> As an aside I hadn't heard of garanimals so I looked them up. Per Wikipedia it's a clothing system that makes it easier for kids to pick coordinating clothes and thus builds self confidence. I have to say, my kids have never lacked confidence in their clothing choices - especially OTT, ALGO combos! Even matching socks are considered passé in the under 10 crowd these days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newish-body#post-1827970 Sat, 22 Jul 2017 19:32:03 +0000 jenny1963 1827970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Suz!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newish-body#post-1827962 Sat, 22 Jul 2017 19:01:22 +0000 Suz 1827962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome back, Jenny! Maybe you could start with a Pinterest board of looks that appeal to you. And go back to the archives to look at the sections on defining a personal style.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newish-body#post-1827954 Sat, 22 Jul 2017 18:47:24 +0000 jenny1963 1827954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, emily K, rachylou, fashiontern!! I really don't like boyish for myself, but the drapey is frequently too much material for me. I need to do more work on this, I think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newish-body#post-1827925 Sat, 22 Jul 2017 18:00:21 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1827925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations on your decision and new body! <br />It's great for a 12-year-old to see her mom reflecting and grappling with self-definition. </p> <p>I'm new around here, am just learning the importance of defining your style. Which way do you want to go--boyish or drapey feminine? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newish-body#post-1827911 Sat, 22 Jul 2017 17:46:48 +0000 rachylou 1827911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome home! Hehe. I have SEVERELY sloping shoulders: now I wonder if that's my problem with EF. Of course, I also look bad in EF pants, lol. </p> <p>My closet is organised by the Giranimals principle... lol! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newish-body#post-1827863 Sat, 22 Jul 2017 16:31:36 +0000 Emily K 1827863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome back to the forum! &nbsp;</p> <p>I can see how the drapey EF style wouldn't serve you as well as something with a more tailored shoulder line. &nbsp;:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newish-body#post-1827854 Sat, 22 Jul 2017 16:01:41 +0000 jenny1963 1827854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi, I used to be more active on the forum, but it's been so long I had to join again. This is kind of a weird post for me to write. I just got my breast implants taken out yesterday, and am trying to figure out how I will dress my newish body. I'm 54 and a rectangle. I always felt very boyish growing up, so I've tended wear skirts a lot and drapy feminine items. I had the implants for 28 years and became accustomed to minimize them.) I'm nervous about how to dress now, and since I had my daughter 12 years ago, started wearing a lot of Eileen Fisher because it's "easy" to wear and easy to launder. My shoulder are a sloping, so a lot of the EF just hangs on me. &nbsp;If I could wear Giranimals, I probably would. &nbsp;Anyway, I've rejoined, and am also starting up again in Imogen Lamport's 7 steps program. Thanks for reading. </p>