https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-on-fashion-in-nl Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:32:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-on-fashion-in-nl#post-1847093 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 04:22:49 +0000 Anonymous 1847093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-on-fashion-in-nl#post-1847090 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 04:09:19 +0000 bridgie 1847090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for sharing this with us Carla.&nbsp; Loved it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-on-fashion-in-nl#post-1846627 Wed, 20 Sep 2017 17:14:18 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1846627@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like summer is all gone already. </p> <p>The wide-leg pants confuse me, because they sound hard to bike in. Do they roll them up or use extra big ankle clips around the calves or what? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-on-fashion-in-nl#post-1846603 Wed, 20 Sep 2017 15:11:42 +0000 approprio 1846603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hope you're having a lovely time here in NL, in spite of the - uh - changeable weather. I sincerely hope you've hired a bike!</p> <p>I concur with Angie that it's hard to spot locals among the tourists in Amsterdam city centre, but you'll see more typical styles around the canals and south of the centre. Short, wide crops with sneakers are very much the thing, and yes, lots of black!</p> <p>I'm surprised you found Rotterdam less fashion forward than Amsterdam, because my impression of the street style there is far more adventurous. It's possible I only think this because I work at the art college though.&nbsp;</p> <p>(PS: feel free to message me if you need any local tips) </p> <p>(PPS: ETA well done on the race! I'm not doing a very good job of keeping up lately, but yay!)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-on-fashion-in-nl#post-1846416 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 20:42:40 +0000 Sal 1846416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Carla and well done on your race as well!! &nbsp;I haven't been around much this week but I hope you feel very proud of your achievements.</p> <p>I always think European men get their jeans fit right - not too tight, not too loose. I love the sound of the fashion that you have seen, it is classic but still interesting and practical and a bit funky.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-on-fashion-in-nl#post-1846415 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 20:35:30 +0000 JAileen 1846415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My dad used to wear Greek fisherman hats and also berets. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-on-fashion-in-nl#post-1846311 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 16:27:16 +0000 Dianna 1846311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These kind of posts are some of my favorites.&nbsp; I find them so enjoyable.&nbsp; Thanks for the report, Runcarla.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-on-fashion-in-nl#post-1846253 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 14:19:43 +0000 Jenn 1846253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think those fisherman's caps are traditional to the Netherlands, as well as to Greece. My husband has one that he bought because it reminds him of his time living there as a child in the 80s. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-on-fashion-in-nl#post-1846241 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 14:06:19 +0000 Angie 1846241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I enjoyed reading your analysis, Carla. </p> <p>I think it's very hard to generalize about fashion in those Dutch cities - especially Amsterdam - because it's hard to see locals amidst the tourists. That said, you always see dark colours in a major city. The motos, skinnies, sneakers, bright coats, scarves and long hair blowing in the wind as the bikes go by sounds dead right.&nbsp;</p> <p>When I go to the NL, it's 99.99% locals where my Dad lives. There you see authentic Dutch fashion. <i>Blue</i>&nbsp;and shades of white are the order of the day - not black. Always practical shoes and wrapping up to keep out the chill on bikes.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-on-fashion-in-nl#post-1846231 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 13:42:34 +0000 Turmeric 1846231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Slimmer pants are better for bicycling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-on-fashion-in-nl#post-1846224 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 12:50:01 +0000 Suz 1846224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the report, Carla! Interesting.&nbsp;</p> <p>My hubs wears a Greek fisherman's hat in cotton in the spring/ fall.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-on-fashion-in-nl#post-1846194 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 10:56:28 +0000 Laura1975 1846194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Something has just occurred to me...who was it was wondering how to avoid looking like a tourist? You mentioned men wearing slimmer jeans and I've just realised that's what sets American tourists apart. In general, clothes are looser fitting for both men and women. No rights or wrongs about it, just an observation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-on-fashion-in-nl#post-1846190 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 10:41:43 +0000 Staysfit 1846190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like those hats! Nice to know what's seen on the streets in other parts of the world. I still see sports logo sweats here! LOL! A true college town! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-on-fashion-in-nl#post-1846182 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 10:08:33 +0000 Anonymous 1846182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the report. &nbsp;I love hearing about fashion in other areas of the world.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-on-fashion-in-nl#post-1846180 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 09:52:29 +0000 Style Fan 1846180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the report Carla.&nbsp; I didn't know those were Greek fisherman hats either.&nbsp; It is always interesting to hear what others are wearing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-on-fashion-in-nl#post-1846179 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 09:46:23 +0000 rachylou 1846179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aha! I didn't know those were Greek fisherman's hats! Learn something new! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-on-fashion-in-nl#post-1846175 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 09:09:43 +0000 Carla 1846175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 on a Greek fisherman<br /> #2 coopted in the name of fashion </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-on-fashion-in-nl#post-1846167 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 07:05:23 +0000 rachylou 1846167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How interesting! What is a Greek fisherman's hat? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/observations-on-fashion-in-nl#post-1846153 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 05:28:28 +0000 Carla 1846153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After one week in NL, these are my observations on what folks seem to be wearing (Angie, and folks who live there feel free to correct me). It was rainy and cold, so bear in mind that may have influenced what people wore. </p> <p>In Rotterdam and Amsterdam black was very much in evidence. Women wore skinnies or slim fitting pants that showed the ankle with stompy/chunky boots about equally with fashion sneakers. Lots of black leather moto jackets. Long hair. I also saw lady like (princess seam) wool coats in bright colours (red, yellow, green), with black tights and brogues or low booties (usually on young women whizzing by on bicycles, hair flowing).</p> <p>Amsterdam seems more fashion forward than Rotterdam and I am seeing flowy crops (like full pants but short/above the ankle) worn with fashion sneakers. Also more denim, including one piece jumpsuits. A few silver puffers. </p> <p>Men wear their pants (mostly jeans) much slimmer than North American men (or at least my DH ). I also saw a lot of men with light weight puffers in black or navy blue, and some double denim. Whereas I did see black leather boots on women (50/50 with sneakers) men are almost always in sneakers - with the exception of a few who wore leather tie shoes with a longish narrow toe. Good haircuts and grooming amongst the men. </p> <p>I am seeing some berets and Greek fisherman's hats on women and wish I had thought to pack mine!. Fringed scarves around the neck on men and women. </p>