https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oldies-and-some-newbies-with-new-silhouettes-too Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 23 May 2026 20:23:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oldies-and-some-newbies-with-new-silhouettes-too#post-1910142 Wed, 18 Apr 2018 14:23:24 +0000 Angie 1910142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And we all agree you need to wear culottes more often too,<b> Sal.&nbsp;</b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oldies-and-some-newbies-with-new-silhouettes-too#post-1910124 Wed, 18 Apr 2018 13:23:53 +0000 Mirjana 1910124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everything fabulous, I agree with Angie you need to wear more red suits you well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oldies-and-some-newbies-with-new-silhouettes-too#post-1910122 Wed, 18 Apr 2018 13:14:31 +0000 lyn67 1910122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love LOVE LOVE big&nbsp; bl&amp;w plaid culotte and how you styled it!!!! All the others are great, too- really, no matter the oldies or newbies YLF in them. I just observed how different the length of the new dress&nbsp; in nr 3 is to the one shown on the model in the Finds. I always assumed models are taller than average-so hard to guess the right lengths... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oldies-and-some-newbies-with-new-silhouettes-too#post-1910086 Wed, 18 Apr 2018 10:43:05 +0000 Mainelady 1910086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, you have fabulous older pieces! My favorites are the culottes, the skirt your designer friend made and your fabulous red shirt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oldies-and-some-newbies-with-new-silhouettes-too#post-1910010 Wed, 18 Apr 2018 02:05:36 +0000 aloha emily 1910010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also LOVE the culottes! They look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oldies-and-some-newbies-with-new-silhouettes-too#post-1910007 Wed, 18 Apr 2018 01:49:46 +0000 Jenn 1910007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE the culottes and the new dress. I’ve also been looking for a pair of culottes, but haven’t yet found a pair I even want to order. The new hoodie is awesome. I really like the unusual shape that makes it a bit different from your average sportswear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oldies-and-some-newbies-with-new-silhouettes-too#post-1909985 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 23:32:40 +0000 Sal 1909985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Sterling.&nbsp; I agree that culottes (especially ones with volume) need shorter or tucked tops....&nbsp; Floaty type ones might be different and a gilet might also work.</p> <p>The jeans are high waisted, probably a little higher than the picture looks.&nbsp; I tucked for the morning, and then when I got home from work I wore the shirt untucked the rest of the day.&nbsp; I felt they looked flattering but I am not wild about this picture either to be honest!!&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oldies-and-some-newbies-with-new-silhouettes-too#post-1909967 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 22:35:24 +0000 Anonymous 1909967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the first photo in number 1 looks very modern (and very flattering)!!!!!!!! &nbsp;The second photo in number 1 looks great too. &nbsp;I am less certain about the third photograph. &nbsp;There is something about the rise of the jeans that is throwing off my eye. &nbsp;</p> <p>My favorites are the second photo in number 3 (WOW) and number 5. &nbsp;</p> <p>I went to pinterest and pinned all sorts of different looks for culottes. &nbsp;I personally liked the combination of cropped top with the culottes. &nbsp;The top didn't even have to be fitted to make it work. &nbsp;Just intentionally cropped. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oldies-and-some-newbies-with-new-silhouettes-too#post-1909964 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 22:13:04 +0000 Sal 1909964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks La Ped.&nbsp; I plan to try the hoodie and culottes - I ended up with a slightly better hoodie than I planned - chose a NZ made brand&nbsp; that is a bit dressier...&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks The Cat, I agree - good idea.&nbsp; I don't think I have the right scarf and I thought my pendants would get lost but a chunkier&nbsp; necklace would make the outfit look more finished. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oldies-and-some-newbies-with-new-silhouettes-too#post-1909963 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 22:10:24 +0000 The Cat 1909963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal, #1-3 absolutely look current. What a beautiful and interesting pattern in your old skirt! For added interest to the skirt &amp; tee outfit, how about wearing a chunky pendant necklace? Love the shirt from 1974. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oldies-and-some-newbies-with-new-silhouettes-too#post-1909955 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 21:52:28 +0000 LaPed 1909955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are all beautiful pieces. The vintage shirt is super cool, and I love the jacquard skirt too, esp in #5. The new plaid culottes are so fun, and I bet they would look great with the new hoodie.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oldies-and-some-newbies-with-new-silhouettes-too#post-1909947 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 21:25:14 +0000 Sal 1909947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Katerina - I find dresses the easiest to wear and wish I could wear pants and a jacket as well as you.&nbsp; The shirt I will keep as it is family memorabilia - I don't want to wear it out so it will be infrequent but I am pleased it worked.</p> <p>Thanks Bijou.&nbsp; I plan to wear the culottes as worn here, also with camel ankle boots and brown knee high boots, and mostly with black plain tops I think.&nbsp; I don't think they will work with my navy boots but they may work with black maryjanes? (My black ankle boots are rugged and slighly moto styled so they won't work sadly).&nbsp; I will also try with white sneakers but I think that will be harder to style on my shape.</p> <p>Thanks Cocolion.&nbsp; I like the skirt too especially with a mid heel.&nbsp; I prefer a more fitting top as well.&nbsp; The shirt will stay as it is true family memorabilia that I hope my sons might get a chance to wear one day (if it fits them).&nbsp; It was fun to wear though and interesting to try a shirt tucked into jeans, normally a look I avoid:)</p> <p>Thanks Jussie - it is fun to wear older and newer pieces - and I do plan to think about what has made these so long lasting.</p> <p>Cardiff girl - quite a statement aren't they!!&nbsp; I plan to wear them as much as I can as they may not have the longevity of most of my clothing - to get to 30 wears I think I need to wear them once a week all winter this year and next year.</p> <p>Carla - thanks.&nbsp; My hairdresser and I have settled on a good style that is easy at the moment - phew!!</p> <p>Shevia - I know...I don't see myself as a minimal or maximal stylist - but the shirt is really fun.&nbsp; See the pic below for another 1974 Commonwealth look.</p> <p>Angie - thank you very much - you helped me be brave and try the 1970s culotte silhouette.&nbsp; It is fun to try something different. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oldies-and-some-newbies-with-new-silhouettes-too#post-1909755 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 12:47:54 +0000 Katerina 1909755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal, the culotte outfit is great. It looks beautiful on you. No question about it.<br />I like your dresses very much too. I wish I could wear dresses so beautifully.&nbsp;<br />The skirt is nice - a real oldie and goodie.<br />And the vintage shirt is fabulous - what a gorgeous piece. Very fresh and cute with the jeans.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oldies-and-some-newbies-with-new-silhouettes-too#post-1909736 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 11:56:44 +0000 Bijou 1909736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the culottes on you too and your dresses are both beautiful on you. I need a new phone too, but I really like having a pink phone! The dilemma, cute colour vs good camera. I sort of get a soft focus effect with my bad camera.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oldies-and-some-newbies-with-new-silhouettes-too#post-1909707 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 08:29:10 +0000 CocoLion 1909707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorite in this whole set is your a-line skirt made by your designer friend. &nbsp;I love the middle outfit in the first picture with it. &nbsp;And also love #5. &nbsp;Not as in love with it in #6, I think I prefer the skirt with a more body skimming top as seen in the other two outfits. &nbsp;(Although, what do I know, #6 is probably the trendier way to wear it.)&nbsp;</p> <p>Also don't purge the vintage red shirt, it looks really cute with the blue jeans and white sneakers. &nbsp;It's in great condition for something that's 44 (plus) years old! &nbsp;They don't make 'em like they used to, do they. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oldies-and-some-newbies-with-new-silhouettes-too#post-1909702 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 08:09:50 +0000 jussie 1909702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the older pieces still look current. I also really like the culottes and the dark red dress.<br /> Silhouette wise I think that aline black skirt is marvelous on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oldies-and-some-newbies-with-new-silhouettes-too#post-1909700 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 07:02:41 +0000 Cardiff girl 1909700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fantastic!I particularly like those funky culottes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oldies-and-some-newbies-with-new-silhouettes-too#post-1909680 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 03:21:45 +0000 Carla 1909680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More coulottes and vintage shirt love! As always, you have the BEST hair! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oldies-and-some-newbies-with-new-silhouettes-too#post-1909670 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 02:52:48 +0000 Angie 1909670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>THE VINTAGE 1974 SHIRT. I am wowed<b>, Sal.</b> And your <i>Dad's</i>. KILLER to the Power of KILLER.</p> <p>New dress and culottes outfit are KILLER too.&nbsp;</p> <p>Everything fabulous. And you absolutely need to wear more red.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oldies-and-some-newbies-with-new-silhouettes-too#post-1909663 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 02:40:19 +0000 Jaime 1909663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That red shirt is everything I love about vintage - and why minimalism eventually gives it up to pattern. Although you look fantastic in the more minimal dress in #3! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oldies-and-some-newbies-with-new-silhouettes-too#post-1909658 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 02:00:45 +0000 Sal 1909658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Brooklyn - I suspect this is the first time I have worn a classic shirt in about eight years!&nbsp; After taking this photo I did wear it untucked and wondered if that was better.&nbsp; It has been all over the place here - last week I wore a beanie and a puffer one day - today I am in the shirt with no jacket.&nbsp; Crazy stuff!!</p> <p>Joy - thanks. Yes I liked the length better too - easier to wear.&nbsp; I have also worn with ankle boots.</p> <p>My Father in law was Director of Athletics at the Commonwealth Games - back in the day a voluntary job!!&nbsp; Jon and my younger son just went to the Gold Coast to the games last week (for those who don't know these are games featuring nations in the British Commonwealth - England, Australia, Jamaica, India, Canada, Kenya, South Africa, Malaysia, Fiji, Wales and many many more.... There are traditional Olympic type sports plus some that are stronger in our part of the world such as Lawn Bowls.&nbsp; Australia did the most wonderful job being a host nation and also cleaned up with medals). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oldies-and-some-newbies-with-new-silhouettes-too#post-1909657 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 01:50:18 +0000 Anonymous 1909657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Suz said. Love the culottes and black shirt and think the bottoms would be great with the new hoodie.<br /> The black dress is a winner. I really like the length.<br /> The red shirt looks coral on my monitor. Love it and its story and that you are giving it new life.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oldies-and-some-newbies-with-new-silhouettes-too#post-1909652 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 01:18:09 +0000 Brooklyn 1909652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nos 1 and 2 look very current to me - the culottes, the midi skirt, the gingham pattern. Trend, trend, trend. Really like the culottes. I think the shirt outfit is more classic. It's a great colour on you, and nice to keep something with those memories.</p> <p>The dresses look fantastic on you. I think you were right to go for a shorter length on the first one.</p> <p>Fun hoodie too.</p> <p>Send your cooler weather here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oldies-and-some-newbies-with-new-silhouettes-too#post-1909649 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 01:01:52 +0000 Sal 1909649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Suz!!</p> <p>I am yet to try the hoodie with the culottes - it might as it is cropped.&nbsp; My plan is to wear it on work from home days over these black pants, jeans etc and I have four long sleeve tees that work underneath.&nbsp; Not quite a uniform but almost.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I am nursing along my Iphone at the moment - I am considering upgrading which will mean a better camera.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oldies-and-some-newbies-with-new-silhouettes-too#post-1909647 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 00:57:15 +0000 Suz 1909647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE the culottes outfit on you, Sally. It's terrific! Way more than JFE. I agree that is a great style of top for you.&nbsp;</p> <p>The red shirt is fantastic!</p> <p>New dress is sensational -- it looks extremely versatile so no wonder it's already a workhorse. The other dress is also great.&nbsp;</p> <p>Super cute hoodie. Does it work with the culottes?&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/oldies-and-some-newbies-with-new-silhouettes-too#post-1909631 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 00:24:08 +0000 Sal 1909631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi All</p> <p>Here are some pics from the last week.&nbsp; Oldies and newbies:)</p> <ul></ul> <p>Photo One: </p> <ul> <li>Black shirt - dating from 2014.&nbsp; It is a basic that is my favourite style of shirt (open around the neck).&nbsp; Not quite a workhorse but it is a FFBO.&nbsp; Worn with brand new culottes/ wide leg crops.&nbsp; These might be just flattering enough so I tucked and wore heels to help.&nbsp; Super comfy and a bit of a statement!!&nbsp; These were made by my friend.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>An old skirt (9 years) - worn to work. Made by my friend who is a designer. I wore it a lot, then put it away for a couple of years, and now wear it regularly (once a month most of the year). I have attached another photo including it.&nbsp; Worn with a new long sleeve tee made by my friend.&nbsp; This outfit needed some work in my opinion - it does have pattern mixing but is a bit boring.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>A vintage red shirt that my Father in Law wore at the Christchurch Commonwealth Games. Dates from 1974. It was fun to wear it again after seeing it hanging in the closet for a very long time.&nbsp; &nbsp;I posted this on Facebook and Instagram with the back story - consensus was to wear more red!!</li> </ul> <p>Photo 2 </p> <p>Details of the red shirt, old floral A line skirt, new culottes and new tee.</p> <ul></ul> <ul></ul> <p>Photo 3 </p> <ul> <li>Brand new dress by NZ label Kowtow.&nbsp; A new shape on me and has already been worn three times to the movies, school events and working from home.&nbsp; I sized down to make it shorted than shown on the model in the find...it was more flattering on me that way as I am not the same shape as the model.....</li> </ul> <ul> <li>My favourite 2017 dress with knee high boots, worn to an information night at school.</li> </ul> <p>Photo 4 </p> <ul> <li>A new hoodie, NZ label Standard Issue. Shown here styled two ways (not that differently though) with a new blush beanie.&nbsp; One includes the new striped tee and one an older pink one (to co-ordinate with the beanie).&nbsp; This is for weekend use, to be layered and worn very casually.&nbsp; It is very good quality and made in NZ.</li> </ul> Photo 5 and 6 - older outfits featuring the skirt (and the same shoes and bag.....)</p> <p>Sorry about the poor photo quality. </p> <p>I have enjoyed wearing these older pieces (4,9 and 43 years) old.&nbsp; I have one or two more to pull out - most of my 2010 or earlier items are quite dressy though and it is school holidays, raining and not so suited to my smartest clothes.</p> <p>I am interested in whether 1-3 look current or not, and any feedback at all.&nbsp; Also styling tips for the culottes!!</p> <p>Thanks<br /> S</p> <p>PS The find for the beanie shows grey - mine is pink:) </p>