https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/old-fashioned-chic--or-just-old-fashioned Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/old-fashioned-chic--or-just-old-fashioned#post-2044848 Thu, 18 Jul 2019 10:10:25 +0000 hereforthecake 2044848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These outfits mostly look great on you. The exception is the brown sweater I think.&nbsp;</p> <p>I've always felt that when you have grey/silver in your hair, brown doesn't look as nice close to your face. It seems that the colour just washes you out.&nbsp;</p> <p>That skirt is great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/old-fashioned-chic--or-just-old-fashioned#post-2044824 Thu, 18 Jul 2019 06:55:17 +0000 Jenni NZ 2044824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha, just Googled it. Thanks for giving me a laugh!<br /> I haven’t decided what to do about the skirt yet but sometimes posts like this lead me to suddenly decide to donate a few months later- has happened before. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/old-fashioned-chic--or-just-old-fashioned#post-2044822 Thu, 18 Jul 2019 06:51:47 +0000 Jenni NZ 2044822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve vaguely heard of sister wives but maybe here on the forum? Must Google it. I was trying to be PC by not mentioning any particular religion </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/old-fashioned-chic--or-just-old-fashioned#post-2044805 Thu, 18 Jul 2019 04:16:29 +0000 bj1111 2044805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Off topic for the skirt question</p> <p>Have you seen sister wives? Hubs calls several of my similar length dresses my sister wife outfit.</p> <p>Talk about no mod cons </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/old-fashioned-chic--or-just-old-fashioned#post-2044631 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 20:30:41 +0000 Glory 2044631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find the skirt lovely but it feels like a lot of fabric and you mention that it was a bit challenging at work. So I would likely pass. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/old-fashioned-chic--or-just-old-fashioned#post-2044592 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 19:23:21 +0000 Anonymous 2044592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with <b>Sal</b>.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/old-fashioned-chic--or-just-old-fashioned#post-2044585 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 19:05:37 +0000 Sal 2044585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote keep the sweater - definitely trendy again - and you love it.</p> <p>Pass on the skirt. You have other dressy skirts. How many dressy skirts do you want - maybe 3 for each season at the most? Pick the best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/old-fashioned-chic--or-just-old-fashioned#post-2044411 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 13:31:40 +0000 Sara L. 2044411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those cobalt boots are always a winner.&nbsp; I like the skirt outfit without the cardigan.&nbsp; The peplum is a good look with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/old-fashioned-chic--or-just-old-fashioned#post-2044397 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 13:02:47 +0000 lyn67 2044397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the blue boots, my problem is they look a bit too dainty and dressy to that sweater-which is a great color match, but seems more casual and chunky to the boots- oh well-nobody's business (just ours here at YLF:-))you know--<br />Also love the skirt with the peplum top or a plain dark one, but not that BF cardi- You loose your frame.in so much volume. I can understand working on older pieces, as am one of those who part so hard with beloved clothes from the past, but then...am not wearing them too often, either. hanging on them only for some nonsense nostalgic (or other times possible DIY creative) reasons. We should&nbsp; take lessons&nbsp; from Lisa, for moving on easier. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/old-fashioned-chic--or-just-old-fashioned#post-2044390 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 12:27:25 +0000 Helena 2044390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am going to come sideways and say if DH likes it, save it for date nights I do like it with the red actually! I agree with others than the cardigan kind of pulls it down ... The color is perfect; I think it's the length. Could the skirt be shortened to midi-length? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/old-fashioned-chic--or-just-old-fashioned#post-2044380 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 11:04:20 +0000 Anonymous 2044380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the peplum top too, and of course the booties! Could you alter the skirt by taking the problematic waist bit off, instead of hemming from the bottom? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/old-fashioned-chic--or-just-old-fashioned#post-2044376 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 10:24:58 +0000 kkards 2044376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ha....i was going to suggest that if you keep the skirt pair it with red...and then a in post in the middle, i see that's exactly what you did! if you keep it, that's how i'd wear it. but overall, i agree with those who've said that the skirt overwhelms you...maybe try taking a couple of inches off the bottom?<br />the jumper in #1 is nice, and if you still love it, keep it...maybe try it with lighter color bottoms? i can't remember if you have white jeans, i'd love to see it paired with white.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/old-fashioned-chic--or-just-old-fashioned#post-2044363 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 09:04:17 +0000 Vildy 2044363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I quite like you in those punchy colors and 80s graphics of that sweater. <br /></div><div>And, like Lisa P, I'm no fan of that trend.&nbsp; Still like it on you, though. <br /></div><div>Suggests movement and energy.&nbsp; The peplum looks to have graceful movement. The dark floral skirt seems so heavy and static to me, as if a visual weight.&nbsp;&nbsp; And it does look to me like it would get in your way. Does hubby like the skirt for *you* or just the beautiful fabric?&nbsp; Could he use a beautiful cushion or pillow sham? :D<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/old-fashioned-chic--or-just-old-fashioned#post-2044362 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 08:39:10 +0000 Mel 2044362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the brown skirt on you. I wouldn't pair with the brown cardigan, though...looks a little dowdy when you wear long sweaters with long skirts. I would pair it with a tailored jacket, or leather jacket, that ends at the waist. Or a sweater with dolman sleeves or some interesting, trendy cut, that also ends at the waist and gives you some "definition".&nbsp;</p> <p>My trick for incorporating vintage and voluminous items in my wardrobe is to pair them with modern/trendy items, especially shoes and accesories. I have long dresses from the 80s and 90s that would look quite "dated" on their own, but I pair them with trendy bags and shoes and I end up with an outfit out of a ZARA catalogue, or at least that's what my friends say.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/old-fashioned-chic--or-just-old-fashioned#post-2044360 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 08:27:32 +0000 Jenni NZ 2044360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I enjoy the jumper ( sweater) still Shevia, possibly until I die. The skirt I am not sure of. The peplum I am enjoying but this is only its third wear. I bought it as sort of aspirational for my fancy new walk-in wardrobe and maybe my updated style as I gradually tried to edit my wardrobe. However I think I have other new things that I am enjoying more than it, like my olive and my ink snakeskin pants. I am not yet quite sure why that is. My own feelings are difficult to decipher sometimes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/old-fashioned-chic--or-just-old-fashioned#post-2044357 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 08:16:36 +0000 Jaime 2044357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the colorful top and the peplum. The skirt might be a bit too much skirt for you, but I also have associations that may be clouding my judgment. Do you enjoy wearing these pieces? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/old-fashioned-chic--or-just-old-fashioned#post-2044354 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 06:59:17 +0000 Cardiff girl 2044354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I concur about the peplum top,a really flattering look on you.I think that the skirt is too long but have you tried pinning it up to different lengths to see what the effect is?This might help you decide about it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/old-fashioned-chic--or-just-old-fashioned#post-2044352 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 06:51:54 +0000 Jenni NZ 2044352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh and thank you Ophelia, lovely compliment. The skirt seems to get strong opinions either way! It didn’t used to feel overwhelming in about 2008 but maybe the fashion was different then and there were more skirts like that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/old-fashioned-chic--or-just-old-fashioned#post-2044351 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 06:46:49 +0000 Jenni NZ 2044351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Photo 1’s sweater: oh yes extremely 80s and 80s shape, I knew that. It was in the back of a cupboard for at least a decade or more from, I dunno, late 90s-late 00s? I couldn’t bear to ditch it then and brought it back out after a gap of 10 years or more when bright colours came back. I have worn it at least some times every winter since then, maybe since 2010 or so. I only have 2 80s sweaters left so think I’ll keep it for longer. I saw a similar shape in Witchery ( Australian chain) last winter though not this winter. So yes DonnaF I am fine with that for now. And Lisap I knew you would want it passed on as I know you prefer to look forward, we are different that way which is fine!<br /> The skirt: as it would probably only be donated then I might consider an alteration. I don’t need to wear the long bronze cardigan with it but I did need to keep warm today. I would like a shorter red top or jacket but nothing doing in my closet or that I’ve seen out and about. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/old-fashioned-chic--or-just-old-fashioned#post-2044340 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 05:42:22 +0000 Barbara Diane 2044340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I strongly prefer the long skirt outfit without the brown sweater. But I still think it could be better. Maybe a top that slows some skin, maybe a trim of the skirt-not sure of width or length? Red shoes or bag? I really want it to work but I’m puzzled </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/old-fashioned-chic--or-just-old-fashioned#post-2044337 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 05:05:56 +0000 Anonymous 2044337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Carla . The blue boots are fun and interesting ; I liked the peplum top the first time you showed it ( flattering and a sophisticated , updated look) but I don’t think the skirt is particularly modern or flattering - to be very honest . It overwhelms you . Not a fan of the sweater in photo 1 , but then again I’m not one for winking at past decades’ looks either , so take that with a grain ( or tablespoon) of salt . I’m all for moving forward with a wardrobe . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/old-fashioned-chic--or-just-old-fashioned#post-2044329 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 04:23:18 +0000 DonnaF 2044329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the skirt fabric. Is it something that can be cut down and re-made into a shorter and maybe straighter skirt? It is a bit overwhelming on you now.&nbsp;</p> <p>The brown cardigan needs to be worn with pants. Not sure about the color. Maybe it worked better before you had gray hair?</p> <p>I love the color and pattern in the pullover. It has a very '80s cut. Are you fine with that? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/old-fashioned-chic--or-just-old-fashioned#post-2044326 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 04:06:18 +0000 rachylou 2044326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the skirt... but not with a long cardigan... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/old-fashioned-chic--or-just-old-fashioned#post-2044317 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 03:49:37 +0000 ophelia 2044317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love love love that skirt. I think it's flattering on you and love it with the peplum.<br /> But...take my opinion with a grain of salt. I love long skirts (not maxi) and never stopped wearing them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/old-fashioned-chic--or-just-old-fashioned#post-2044312 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 03:28:57 +0000 Jenni NZ 2044312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You haven’t seen me in that much brown, Joy, in past years I wore a red top with the skirt but the two I tried earlier in an outfit lab looked off. ( Old pics below- I intend to donate the top in pic 1). I thought the peplum top colours were perfect for the skirt? I felt OK at work although it felt a bit fussy with all that fabric around my legs when I usually wear straight pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/old-fashioned-chic--or-just-old-fashioned#post-2044309 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 03:23:04 +0000 Anonymous 2044309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How does the outfit make you feel? Have we seen you in this much brown before? It does not seem like you, but I could be wrong. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/old-fashioned-chic--or-just-old-fashioned#post-2044304 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 03:08:37 +0000 Carla 2044304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do whatever you have to keep those blue boots in circulation. The peplum top is a real winner (and I remember it from an earlier post.). The colours in the skirt are wonderful, and you've chosen good partners but the skirt itself is too long. I would suggest passing it on </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/old-fashioned-chic--or-just-old-fashioned#post-2044299 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 03:00:28 +0000 Jenni NZ 2044299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi everyone. Still going on Sal’s challenge to wear my unworn winter items. I am really getting there as there are only 2 tops, one jumper, one vest, one jacket, two skirts, one tunic and 4 dresses to go. Plus all 7 higher heeled shoes or boots. I tried on one pair of the shoes that I’m almost resolved to sell, and am also going to sell a retro vest I have. There are some other things to sell too, just gathering up the 8 items I need for a new shop I am going to try to sell through. In the past I have mostly donated but some of these cost more so I will try to make a little.<br /> Pic 1: 1986 Mondi jumper 1st wear this winter. With a black turtleneck this time since you all didn’t like a pink one last year. I have donated my pink and blue ones so only have black left. Worn with new black pants and faithful 2015 cobalt boots now at 84 wears and looking a little battered.<br /> Pics 2-3 first trial of old 2008/9 dark floral skirt that was in holding zone. Put it with the 2018 peplum top 3 wears, the 2018 bronze booties 15 wears and the 2018 bronze cardigan 61 wears.<br /> Tucking in was suggested but pic 4 shows why not: it has a wide band of brown velvet which highlights my belly which I prefer not to show!<br /> I was worried the length made me look like I was in some old-fashioned religious sect where they barely have electricity or modcons?! Am I paranoid? Anyway hubby likes it and then I got 2 compliments at the office. But I am still not too sure. Angie didn’t vote for keeping this skirt but some of you did. Honest opinion appreciated. </p>