https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-from-germany Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:09:57 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-from-germany#post-1466268 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 12:17:25 +0000 Dimity 1466268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marlene, if you're looking for European style, you might try these:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://lookdepernille.theyouway.com/">http://lookdepernille.theyouway.com/</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polienne.com/">http://www.polienne.com/</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.portablepackage.com/">http://www.portablepackage.com/</a><br />Sarah Strand is interesting too, and Garance Dore is huge but I don't really follow her. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-from-germany#post-1466206 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 08:33:49 +0000 gradfashionista 1466206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I forgot to add a few qualifiers to the footwear, namely, that is consists mainly of lace up shoes (other than the running shoes, of course) and/or very short ankle boots. I saw one woman on the train with knee-high boots and noticed that it was the first pair of tall boots I'd seen since I've been here.<br />I definitely agree that the clothing very much suits the bicycle and pedestrian culture, as well as the sharp windy and rainy weather. &nbsp;</p> <p>If you want colourful clothing, or looser trousers, they are being sold in smaller stores. I also saw a beautiful array of dresses, imported from neighbouring countries, in a shop yesterday. Yet I have yet to see these items being worn. It could be that the colour and looser cuts are reserved for summer exclusively.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-from-germany#post-1466184 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 05:08:27 +0000 Greyscale 1466184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So many of my friends have moved to Berlin this year (priced out of San Francisco). I fit right into the fashion there with all my black clothes... makes me wish I could move there for a while too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-from-germany#post-1466173 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 04:10:53 +0000 Sal 1466173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It has been a while since I have been to Europe. &nbsp;</p> <p>I think the walking, biking and public transport make a huge difference to clothing choice.</p> <p>Mind you there are big variations in the US - I have only been to a handful of cities but the difference between Portland(Oregon), San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Tulsa( Oklahoma )and rural Arizona (Sedona, Wichenburg) was huge.&nbsp;</p> <p>And in Australia Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth have different vibes - and rural Australia is different again.</p> <p>Here in NZ Christchurch has a more outdoorsy traditional vibe, Wellington has lots of smart suits and eclectic students, Auckland is a bit more body con, colourful and label oriented. &nbsp;Where I live in the Waikato is a bit of a mix of all the above. &nbsp;Huge generalisations here of course!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-from-germany#post-1466170 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 04:03:07 +0000 Anonymous 1466170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for this report. I love to find out what people are wearing in other places. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-from-germany#post-1465824 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 18:26:52 +0000 Minnie 1465824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I go to northern Germany and Italy twice a year and see the same thing:<br />Most people seem to be dressed for practicality reasons more than fashion reasons.<br />In northern Germany pretty much everybody rides bikes instead of using their cars (My mother is 77 and her bike is her main form of daily transportation, even in winter) So pants that are not too flared and flat shoes are very common. People also walk a lot more than here and that definitely influences footwear. Especially on cobblestones or brick paved&nbsp;walkways.<br />Taking public transport makes darker clothing more sensible than wearing light colors that show dirt easily.<br />Last time I was in Florence, I was one of very few women wearing heels.<br />I'll be in Germany and Florence in three weeks again and will take note what is worn in Florence. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-from-germany#post-1465823 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 18:26:05 +0000 Keturah 1465823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A friend of mine is Danish and moved stateside a few years ago. When she goes home to Denmark to visit family, she says she doesn't own enough black now (all of that colorful American living ha!)&nbsp;and stands out in a sea of black and simple chic items. Everything is black, urban, chic, nothing too colorful,&nbsp;exotic or frilly,&nbsp;especially for coats, pants, etc. She said her dark plum-grey coat she wears would be considered too much color and isn't stylish enough to wear over there. :o&nbsp;<br /><div><br /></div><div>I find it all fascinating since I thrive on color, frills, satin, silk, wide leg pants, and am eclectic with my dressing.&nbsp;</p> <p>Sounds like I should keep my European travels to Italy hehe :D</p> <p></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-from-germany#post-1465809 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 17:59:16 +0000 Deb 1465809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Down here in Melbourne, Australia...which is a large city...there is quite a lot of this style too but it is far from ubiquitous and most adults prefer sharper footwear than white sneakers. It is city that favours black over white though. There is a great mix of up market and high street fashion, classy dressing, edginess, casual, avant garde, individualty and those who couldn't care less....you see a bit of everything. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-from-germany#post-1465761 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 16:20:28 +0000 Daria 1465761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in a suburb of NYC (northern NJ) and it's not very&nbsp;different from what you describe. Dark colors, skinnies, boots and flat shoes is all I see. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-from-germany#post-1465751 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 15:46:48 +0000 Marlene 1465751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting! &nbsp;I'd love to see some photos. &nbsp;Is there a European blogger that anyone could recommend? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-from-germany#post-1465749 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 15:42:55 +0000 Kirstjen 1465749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think (in Berlin, at least) there is a grittiness to the street style, along with a very practical style. &nbsp;I think it is easy to fit in, sartorially, as long as you don't wear bright white sneakers &amp; a ball cap. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-from-germany#post-1465745 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 15:38:49 +0000 lyn67 1465745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, yes-I think they have one in Berlin:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-from-germany#post-1465710 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 14:44:29 +0000 Angie 1465710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the report. This sounds a lot&nbsp;like Paris actually.&nbsp;</p> <p>Where are you in Germany? There is a Galleries La Fayettes&nbsp;in Germany? Interesting.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-from-germany#post-1465675 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 13:27:32 +0000 Suz 1465675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds familiar...Canadians in cities dress like this, too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-from-germany#post-1465663 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 13:05:22 +0000 lyn67 1465663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Same by us in Hungary:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-from-germany#post-1465584 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 08:50:20 +0000 Astrid 1465584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I think that's a pretty good description. I'm definitely out of the norm wearing skirts that often, but in the norm with wearing flats. Agree on the muted colors too... The BF trend was practically non existent here and I guess it will be the same for flares. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-from-germany#post-1465580 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 08:45:00 +0000 Ingunn 1465580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This sounds a lot like Scandinavian style. I see a lot of blue or black&nbsp;skinnies, dark coats, black motos and white sneakers. Very few wear wide pants, and there is little white and brights, too. Thanks for the report, and enjoy your trip. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-from-germany#post-1465574 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 08:19:44 +0000 Dimity 1465574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's interesting, I'm glad you shared. I follow a couple of European bloggers and they're all into wide leg pants now, but it sounds like&nbsp;the majority of the population hasn't adopted them yet. Also fascinating about the lack of bright colours. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-from-germany#post-1465569 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 07:54:54 +0000 anne 1465569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting!&nbsp; Hope you are having a good trip! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-from-germany#post-1465567 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 07:51:28 +0000 gradfashionista 1465567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dark clothing, skinny jeans, and Nikes or running shoes seem to be the go-to silhouette of choice for both men and women. I've popped into a number of stores, including Galleries LaFayettes, and haven't seen anyone sporting the wide-legged trouser look. Some shops have boyfriend jeans, but even those are more narrow in cut that what has been featured on YLF.&nbsp;Very few women are wearing skirts or heels, nothing bright, and make-up and accessories are minimal. &nbsp;Handbags are more like messenger bags, often in sturdy leather with a buckle (think homemade and less ornate Cambridge satchel).&nbsp;As a practical gal, I'm quite liking this fashion sensibility!&nbsp; </p>