https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/november-wrap-up---the-power-of-prepping-your-outfits Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:11:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/november-wrap-up---the-power-of-prepping-your-outfits#post-2345989 Fri, 01 Dec 2023 19:02:38 +0000 Sal 2345989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your kind words. I have tried to respond more quickly but kept getting interrupted.</p> <p>I do think the Brooklyn pants will be gear pants for me - I will try different shoes too. I do a lot of walking so they will get a fair bit of use.</p> <p>With my shape, deep vee necks are flattering. I do like the drama of them too. </p> <p>Better get started on the day - I have a wedding to go to! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/november-wrap-up---the-power-of-prepping-your-outfits#post-2345790 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 21:31:46 +0000 Ket 2345790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all of these on you!!! WOWZER! You look so powerful and alluring in your dress choices. You have amazing taste and outfit-making abilities, Sal! Just stunning &lt;3&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/november-wrap-up---the-power-of-prepping-your-outfits#post-2345779 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:56:56 +0000 Angie 2345779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm back, <b>Sal</b>!</p> <p><u>About what felt off:</u></p> <p>Are the Athleta pants too short, maybe? You're figuring out your length sweet spots, and these don't hit it.&nbsp;</p> <p>I like the '80s looks! As <b>Brooklyn </b>mentioned - maybe you're more in a '70s mood these days ;)&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/november-wrap-up---the-power-of-prepping-your-outfits#post-2345772 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:29:21 +0000 Carla 2345772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wide leg pants and midi dresses with a deep V are brilliant. &nbsp;10/10. &nbsp;The tweaks you’ve made with your recent hair cut/style are winning. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/november-wrap-up---the-power-of-prepping-your-outfits#post-2345760 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:57:03 +0000 Dee 2345760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking glamorous at the business awards dinner, great candid photo of your family too. Love your satin skirt outfit especially but all nice outfits.<br />I too, recently forgot to actually try on ahead of time some black tights I planned to wear &nbsp;and on the day of the event realized that they weren’t going to fit. Had to scrambled to find an alternative, but could have done without the panic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/november-wrap-up---the-power-of-prepping-your-outfits#post-2345754 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:26:07 +0000 lyn67 2345754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aw, I very much LOVE your Maddonna outfit-think you nailed it quite well-what's wrong with it??? But, I can relate to beein worn out parties with&nbsp;work functions&nbsp; some of these can be very stressfull (for various reasons) hope you still got to relax in and enjoy the 80's party as YLF, SAL!&nbsp; I lovethe candid Family picties-and you have some gorgeous options for&nbsp; dressy -I love the satin skirt outfit(edgy) and the black dress on the awards night (very elegant!). Wide legs are beautiful on You and the other dress, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/november-wrap-up---the-power-of-prepping-your-outfits#post-2345751 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:59:37 +0000 RobinF 2345751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfits! I love the satin skirt and the dress in #4. I quite like the narrower pants, I know they aren't as "in" but they are so flattering and chic. I do like you in the wider pants also.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/november-wrap-up---the-power-of-prepping-your-outfits#post-2345734 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:40:50 +0000 Sisi 2345734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Many pretty outfits as always! I like particularly 2/1, 3/1, 5/2 and 6. You look fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/november-wrap-up---the-power-of-prepping-your-outfits#post-2345729 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 08:22:25 +0000 Star (Lise) 2345729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like most of these outfits, particularly those in pics 1 - 3.&nbsp; Classic with a twist of elegance.&nbsp; &nbsp;I don't mind the sandals with the pants either.&nbsp; Yes to planning when it comes to extraordinary occasions.&nbsp; Usually whatever I have in my head does not work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/november-wrap-up---the-power-of-prepping-your-outfits#post-2345728 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 07:56:57 +0000 Bijou 2345728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal, this month has been all sorts of crazy for me too, with heaps of functions and work deadlines to meet. It seems that all the Christmas work and social parties have moved to November from December, and I am out and about socializing every second night....</p> <p>You look amazing, particularly in your wide leg pants and dresses. I love the soft pink colours on you. I get whey the 80's party did not feel quite right - it is hard with costume parties when you are NOT wearing a costume. If you had a long crazy blonde wig or something like that, I am sure it would have felt better. BUT the thing is, I don't have (or want to buy) costume items just for the sake of an occasional party. You definitely channelled the Madonna vibe so that you were part of the party. The lace hosiery looks very cool, so I hope you get to wear them with other things in the future. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/november-wrap-up---the-power-of-prepping-your-outfits#post-2345716 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 05:41:06 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2345716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have great style, Sal. All of these outfits are dynamite. Those Brooklyn pants are super on you, and I like them with the sandals, because they show off the design of the sandal. You rock both the wide-leg and the tapered-leg look. I'm guessing others are probably right that you may be more used to wide-legs now. The 80s party outfit looks fun and fab; but you make an excellent point about preparation, and knowing that the outfit is going to work the way you want it to. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/november-wrap-up---the-power-of-prepping-your-outfits#post-2345714 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 05:28:50 +0000 Suz 2345714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, so I think the narrow pants look great but wide legs feel fresher at the moment and you are enjoying them. So that might explain your dissatisfaction, at least in part. Also -- with that outfit, it may just be all black on the bottom and not none up top -- if you had a top with a black band or stripe, you might have felt just fine!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>LOVE </b>you in both dresses -- you look amazing in the midis with the V necks in #4 and #6 -- just perfect for you. Congrats on the shortlisting for the award!&nbsp; I also like both your skirts. The new one would be a workhorse for me.&nbsp;</p> <p>I like the 80s Madonna look, too, but I suspect perhaps because you had thought about it but not tried it on it may not have lived up to your fantasy of it. Which can happen, indeed!&nbsp;</p> <p>Photo 1 is fun!&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/november-wrap-up---the-power-of-prepping-your-outfits#post-2345709 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 04:49:34 +0000 bj1111 2345709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The wide pants looks are fresh. I might -when-appropriate the second one. </p> <p>Brooklyn is one of my favorite Athleta styles but they’ve felt off for a bit. They redo the cut a little bit test to year and some years are better than others </p> <p>Re the items you are not replacing, are you just not feeling them?</p> <p>Btw I love you in a midi length with a higher waist </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/november-wrap-up---the-power-of-prepping-your-outfits#post-2345703 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 02:15:32 +0000 Sal 2345703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Jaime - you are probably right about the Athleta pants!</p> <p>I think the black lace dress is the wrong length - it would have been better longer or shorter.&nbsp; I haven't worn it for a couple of years for that reason, but I think it's worth hanging on to for the future. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/november-wrap-up---the-power-of-prepping-your-outfits#post-2345698 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 01:40:18 +0000 Jaime 2345698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think your Madonna look is great, the wide leg pants are super on you, and also especially like the satin skirt party outfit, agree with Brooklyn that the narrower pants in #4 look great but you might not be into that silhouette right now. Candid family shot is the best of all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/november-wrap-up---the-power-of-prepping-your-outfits#post-2345697 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 01:21:31 +0000 Sal 2345697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie!</p> <p>Brooklyn - I will do a measure and DM you later on.&nbsp; There were a range of colours available - I almost chose the kelly green but somehow the navy was better.....</p> <p>As I reflect on the 80s night there were a few factors at play - it was my fifth party/function in two weeks - three were work functions where it was not that relaxing for various reasons!&nbsp; And whilst I really enjoyed the party - great hosts etc.- I was not part of the main group of women who all spent lots of time coordinating outfits and were looking wonderful in 1980s prom dresses with new shoes, great hair.&nbsp; So I kind of went for Madonna - lite but could have done it better.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/november-wrap-up---the-power-of-prepping-your-outfits#post-2345695 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:58:32 +0000 Brooklyn 2345695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks good to me!</p> <p>I like the 80s outfit. Looks a bit 80s Madonna. Maybe the 80s vibe is not for you? 70s is more fun.</p> <p>Love the wide leg pants and the gold-ish skirt.</p> <p>Not sure about the issue with the Athleta pants. Maybe you are preferring wider legs these days?</p> <p>Love the new Stella and Gemma skirt. I have a similar one from Zoe Kratzmann which is this year’s summer workhorse. I’d love to duplicate it in other colours. They only do black. Do you mind letting me know how long your skirt is? I may order one from NZ. I am very fussy about lengths </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/november-wrap-up---the-power-of-prepping-your-outfits#post-2345694 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:55:02 +0000 Angie 2345694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>About to head out, but will be back to comment fully! </p> <p>Briefly, you in midi dresses and wide pants is a WINNING THING, <b>Sal!</b> Milk it. The dresses in pics #4 and #6 are magically stunning on you! Both KILLER to the Power of KILLER .</p> <p>Back tomorrow </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/november-wrap-up---the-power-of-prepping-your-outfits#post-2345684 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 22:44:24 +0000 Sal 2345684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>November was a very very busy month (it's the 29th here so one day to go).&nbsp; I missed the 1st of November with a flight back to NZ from the USA so it felt super quick.</p> <p><b>Shopping</b></p> <p>I added three pieces in the USA - all from Athleta .&nbsp; I wanted to get the Brooklyn pants to replace some very very old On the Fly Lululemon pants.&nbsp; These are sensible practical workhorses for me.</p> <p>I also added a new linen shirt to wear with shorts and over my swimsuit.&nbsp; I could wear it with jeans but I doubt I will often do that.&nbsp; And a new navy skirt that is practical for easy summer days.&nbsp; These were both local boutique purchases.</p> <p><b>Editing</b></p> <p>I have edited out two worn out black pieces that I don't plan to replace, and my Veja sneakers.&nbsp; They are too short in length and are not comfortable - I hope someone will want them as they are in good used condition.</p> <p><b>WiW</b></p> <p>A mixed bag here.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>1) Candid shot at our work party with DH and DS.&nbsp; The band was just setting up!</p> <p>2) Two ways to wear black wide leg pants to work.</p> <p>3) Two work looks for the same day - I wore the navy during the day and the blazer and satin skirt to the client party the same night.</p> <p>4) A 50th party look followed by a casual work from home look.</p> <p>5) What I did not wear to the 1980s party followed by what I did wear.</p> <p>6) DH and I at a business awards night - we were a finalist but did not win.</p> <p>I was unhappy with the following looks</p> <p>1) The Athleta pants and old EF sandals - it felt a bit off?&nbsp;<br /> 2) Both 1980s party looks.&nbsp; This is an example of poor planning - i started thinking about this outfit about six weeks ago but made the mistake of not trying it on and had very very little time to prepare given our crazy month.&nbsp; All other looks for parties and functions were planned and felt appropriate and just right for the night!!</p> <p></p> <p>Thanks for looking - comments and feedback welcome.</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p>