https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-piece-three-ways Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:27:03 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-piece-three-ways#post-1448655 Fri, 27 Feb 2015 14:31:38 +0000 Meredith 1448655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie: Thanks for the encouragement and the HK comparison. I just lived all of Greg's photos.</p> <p>quiet girl, AM: It's fun that everyone loves the skirt so much. It was a bit of an afterthought! I guess sometimes it's good not to overthink things and just have fun.</p> <p>Aida: I'm a huge fan of high pony tails! I think my hair is too short to even use pins (it's cut an inch long underneath) but maybe I could try flat ironing those pieces. It's tricky because my curl wants to come through at that length. I'll play with it, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-piece-three-ways#post-1448327 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 23:23:56 +0000 AM 1448327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it with the skater skirt. Feels very fresh -- and LIVELY. Nice descriptor. I totally understand where you are coming from when you put something together &nbsp;-- and as you put it "doesn't feel very creative." But the skater skirt feels inventive with this large scale pattern. Nice job. And what a great challenge. I can see how this would push creativity. #5 is a rocking pattern. Great find. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-piece-three-ways#post-1448312 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 23:10:04 +0000 Angie 1448312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have to run but am chiming in quickly to say how great it is to see you post, Meredith. Killer pullover, and all three renditions are fab. #1 is very Hong Kong. LOVE your hair in #1 too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-piece-three-ways#post-1448265 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 22:15:58 +0000 Quietgirl 1448265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it with the skater skirt. it looks youthful and fun! I can see why it is your default with the sweater.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-piece-three-ways#post-1448261 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 22:12:03 +0000 Aida 1448261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gotcha on the headband. How about the high pony with a little clip to pin the flyaway bits back? I'm still stuck on the spunky high pony </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-piece-three-ways#post-1448235 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 21:45:02 +0000 texstyle 1448235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it all 3 ways and think it looks great with the skinnies! Great example, thanks for sharing. Now I want a bold patterned sweater. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-piece-three-ways#post-1448223 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 21:23:06 +0000 Meredith 1448223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/member/troff/">gauche</a>: Lively is one of the words I toss around in my head as I consider my style.  Thanks for pointing that out to me.  Regarding the DKNY tops, I absolutely agree with you about the scale of the long sleeve top.  The scale is a big part of what I find appealing about the sweater, so I hope I can find a version suitable for the hot weather.  It's early yet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-piece-three-ways#post-1448222 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 21:19:39 +0000 Meredith 1448222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/member/eliza/">approprio</a>: Thanks! I completely agree that version feels the most fresh.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/member/kellygirl/">kellygirl</a>,&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/member/livevintageously/">Keturah</a>: I like the version with the pencil skirt and would wear it again, but it's not my favorite. &nbsp;It somehow feels prim, or maybe I just really enjoy the flounce of the skater skirt and the pencil skirt feels dull in comparison. &nbsp;Will have to think on it!</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/member/livevintageously/">Keturah</a>: Thanks for the alternate tucking idea. &nbsp;I will give it a try next time! &nbsp;Yeah, the shorts looks seemed like such a good idea in theory, but I think the length of the shorts the opacity of the tights was wrong. &nbsp;I can try again when it's warm enough to&nbsp;conceivably wear shorts.</p> <p><div><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/member/aida/">Aida</a>: Thanks for the suggestions about shorts, pushing the sleeves, etc. &nbsp;I will try to play around with the concept. &nbsp;The shorts I tried were both two lightweight and too long and I didn't even consider scrunching the sleeves. &nbsp;And re:&nbsp;the headband. &nbsp;It was kind of a disaster. &nbsp;My hair is cut really short underneath the longer layers, so I needed something to keep those pieces in place. &nbsp;I put on the headband without really giving myself a good look in the mirror. &nbsp;Later in the day I realized I belonged in an 80's workout video. &nbsp;Oh well! &nbsp;Was just playing with a toddler, so no big deal. &nbsp;<br /></div><div><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/member/rachylou/">rachylou</a>: It was a fun challenge and a good excuse to wear the sweater more often. I wore it more this week than I have in the last few months!<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-piece-three-ways#post-1448219 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 21:15:49 +0000 Anonymous 1448219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the skater skirt rendition the best. It's&nbsp;more unexpected and lively than the others, and&nbsp;just seems to suit your energy better. Of the geometric tees, I like the long-sleeved one and am curious to see how it would look on. Something about the scale and movement of&nbsp;the pattern seems more appealing than the first one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-piece-three-ways#post-1448201 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 20:51:10 +0000 rachylou 1448201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great idea to do your own one item three ways, like in the mags. The sweater is pretty cool. You look good in it. Nice slouchiness to it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-piece-three-ways#post-1448197 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 20:45:03 +0000 Aida 1448197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All three renditions looks good! I'm partial to the last with the skinnies and the side semi-tuck, hip curve most definitely included (I see nothing weird! But I understand.). With that one I think a spunky high pony sans headband would be really fun. Also quite fond of the first with the skater skirt, the flare providing a little ruffle-effect as you said adds some unexpected playfulness. The pencil skirt version is nice, just more classic looking than the other two.</p> <p>Regarding trying the tunic with shorts, there are two factors there that would help with the seasonal confusion. First, the weight of the shorts. If they're a heavier weight, or even a thicker all-season weight, that's best. If they're lighter then you have do add some other "lightness" to the look, such as pushing up your sleeves, putting your hair up, semi-tucking from the front, and maybe adding light tights (like nude fishnets). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-piece-three-ways#post-1448079 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 18:25:57 +0000 Keturah 1448079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it with the skater skirt! It really makes it look youthful and flirty and interesting.<div><br /></div><div>Concerning the partial tuck on 3... as a fellow hip-ster (hehe ) I would maybe try a front partial tuck or faux tuck.&nbsp;I find&nbsp;it is very flattering for the hips because the curve it can create is similar to a curved hem, which is superbly flattering in minimizing hips.<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2013/09/19/casual-tucking-semi-versus-faux/">http://youlookfab.com/2013/09/.....rsus-faux/</a><br />A couple posts from Angie:</div><div>&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2008/12/16/the-curved-hem-tunic-cardigan/">http://youlookfab.com/2008/12/.....-cardigan/</a></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2012/08/17/the-five-flattering-advantages-of-round-hem-tops/">http://youlookfab.com/2012/08/.....-hem-tops/</a></p> <p></div>Number 2 is nice and classic, with a bit of "punch" from the geometric sweater and the booties. What isn't your favorite about it?</p> <p>4 would be superb for s/s! 5 is nice too, I like the cropped length and I think it would look great on you!<div><br />I actually would have liked to see the shorts+tights+booties with the sweater! It sounds really fun!</div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-piece-three-ways#post-1448073 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 18:14:59 +0000 kellygirl 1448073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love these. The skater skirt is a fun pairing. I really love the version with the pencil skirt though. Skinnies are fab as well. Nice challenge! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-piece-three-ways#post-1448064 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 18:03:09 +0000 approprio 1448064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great tunic. Looks best with the skater skirt IMHO. Very fresh and contemporary.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-piece-three-ways#post-1448053 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 17:48:22 +0000 Meredith 1448053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello Lovely Ladies!</p> <p> In a recent thread I started, many of you spoke of the difficulty taking pictures in the winter, the overall fatigue of winter clothing, a desire to talk about spring purchases, and the need for some dressing challenges.  I share your winter blahs!</p> <p>To shake things up I’m challenging myself to wear one piece three different ways throughout the week.  I always enjoy this type of feature in a magazine, I need to break away from my very basic/obvious outfits, and I like the added challenge to make pieces work across a variety of polished casual and casual situations.  I think this will help me identify whether the same types of clothes can work for my daily life or whether I need to add some blouses, skirts, etc.</p> <p>So, here is piece #1. I happened to be wearing it when I imagined this scheme, so I decided I might as well start with real life.  It’s a geometric sweater tunic that I picked up from a thrift shop.  I love the bold print and it’s a cozy wool/angora blend perfect for our cold temperatures.  I think it would look a smidge more modern if if was a bit more oversized, but I still like it.</p> <p>Look 1</p> <p>This is my default combination with this sweater.  Black ponte pants and tall equestrian boots.  Not exactly creative, so I added a flared skater skirt (my skirted legging cheat) to add just a bit of ruffle and length at the bottom.  I loved the feel of the skirt (it really is a butt vest!) and would wear this again (keeping in mind that we have thoroughly established the skirted legging look is not appropriate for all situations).</p> <p> Look 2</p> <p>A dressier version. Sweater tunic with tweed pencil skirt and tights.  I like this look, but it’s not my favorite way to wear the pencil skirt or the sweater. It almost feels too prim.</p> <p> Look 3</p> <p>Another standard combination.  Sweater, skinny jeans, and booties.  Because you all know what a sweater and skinnies looks like, I decided to try a semi-tuck with the sweater to create a faux asymmetrical top.  Not such a fan of this look on me.  The tuck makes the pattern look strange and emphasizes the curve of my hip in a way I find kind of weird.  BUT, I think this look would be great with a solid, dark tunic. And I think it would be better on people with a more subtle curve of the hip.</p> <p>In conclusion, I prefer look 1 (with and without the skirt).  This combination is probably the most basic and obvious, but the bold print keeps things just interesting enough for me.</p> <p> Looking Ahead to Spring</p> <p>One of the days of this challenge the weather warmed up significantly and I started thinking about whether a heavy t-neck can transition to spring.  I tried it over shorts+tights+booties and also with white boyfriend pants and a trench.  These looks seemed seasonally confused and not worth positing.  Instead, I’d rather find a new geometric top for spring and summer. Maybe one of the DKNY tops.</p> <p>Thanks for reading this novel. All feedback is welcome.  If you have a sweater tunic/dress I encourage you to experiment the next time you wear it! </p>