https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-week-of-no-repeat-wiws-highs-and-lows Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 24 May 2026 23:46:34 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-week-of-no-repeat-wiws-highs-and-lows/page/2#post-1856939 Tue, 31 Oct 2017 00:40:23 +0000 Anonymous 1856939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think your White Zara tie neck blouse is so elegant! I also like the grey trousers with my favourite rust booties!<br /> The cute outfit with the turtle neck and sneakers is great too. I like the earrrings you chose.</p> <p>Are you sure you’re not a stylist yourself!? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-week-of-no-repeat-wiws-highs-and-lows/page/2#post-1856806 Mon, 30 Oct 2017 17:51:23 +0000 Lisa 1856806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would have never realized that you were struggling after reviewing these outfits.&nbsp; I can't even pick a favorite, I like them all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-week-of-no-repeat-wiws-highs-and-lows/page/2#post-1856716 Mon, 30 Oct 2017 13:23:35 +0000 Angie 1856716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My pleasure, <b>Viv.</b> Sometimes a word, outfit or dressing strategy can pull EVERYTHING else into place. I had a similar reaction - and feeling of relief - when I hit on my style descriptor/ moniker, "Urban Pretty" (amping up the pretty, lady, and elegance are very important to me as I get older). &nbsp;You are<i> not</i> a Tomboy. You're the perfect TomGIRL. Casual Gamine Glam. Run with it and see where it takes you. Have fun!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-week-of-no-repeat-wiws-highs-and-lows/page/2#post-1856692 Mon, 30 Oct 2017 11:21:57 +0000 viva 1856692@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Angie:</b> Thank you for commenting! Two things you said just rang really true for me. First, <b><i>tomgirl</i></b>. Such a perfect word and one I can really wrap my head around! So thank you for that. The feminine has become a stronger aspect of my dressing but I haven't let go of a bit of the edge or scruff of the old, and tomgirl captures that perfectly. Second, untucking the gingham (I think Lisa also recommended that), wearing with white jeans, and keeping for summer. You're so right. Pushing it to the back of my closet now.</p> <p><b>Roxanna: </b>Very good point about the vamp of the loafer. I do like the loafer with my cropped flared trousers, but with these jeans it feels off. I wasn't thinking about the shoe so much but with booties it might have been much better.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Lisap:</b> I will check the brand of the cardigan and let you know. My friend bought it for me as a bday gift when we were out together at a little shop in Freeport, Maine. Not expensive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-week-of-no-repeat-wiws-highs-and-lows#post-1856680 Mon, 30 Oct 2017 09:58:12 +0000 bella 1856680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fab set of outfits. I love each and everyone of them, however I am missing a chambray shirt in my wardrobe lately, so yours made my heart sing! And with that fab turquoise necklace - so pretty!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-week-of-no-repeat-wiws-highs-and-lows#post-1856613 Sun, 29 Oct 2017 22:14:01 +0000 Roxanna 1856613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You do ankle jeans + booties so well! It's just made for you and you make it look so current. I always want to try it after I see your WIWs. Also I just LOVE that gingham bell sleeved top - looks gorgeous on you! I don't think the proportions are off, but maybe you feel that way because of ankle pants + loafers? I find the mid-vamp of loafers always makes ankle pants look odd on me to my eye... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-week-of-no-repeat-wiws-highs-and-lows#post-1856599 Sun, 29 Oct 2017 19:59:02 +0000 Suz 1856599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all of these on you, Viv! You look wonderful.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-week-of-no-repeat-wiws-highs-and-lows#post-1856571 Sun, 29 Oct 2017 15:22:23 +0000 Anonymous 1856571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>btw - where is that cardigan from??&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-week-of-no-repeat-wiws-highs-and-lows#post-1856562 Sun, 29 Oct 2017 15:04:25 +0000 Angie 1856562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>GREAT to see you, Viv. Missed you.&nbsp;</p> <p>For someone who feels "off her game" with a "random set of wardrobe items" - <i>you&nbsp;could have fooled me</i>. You sell your style short. You look absolutely FABULOUS, fit, healthy, youthful, attractive, calm and confident. Your looks are quintessential Vivian to me - which says something. You have a strong signature look and don't even know it. *smiling*. You are a refined and feminine <i>TomGIRL&nbsp;</i>who loves neutrals.<i>&nbsp;</i></p> <p>Few thoughts: </p> <ul> <li>LOVE the shorter hair at the back. Keep it that way!&nbsp;</li> <li>You rock big earrings.&nbsp;</li> <li>Fun to see the rust Topshop booties &nbsp;(mine are gone - heels too high - can enjoy them on you).</li> <li>Fun to see our Topshop hi-tops. Back to wearing mine a lot and I have two pairs.</li> <li>Wear the short pullover with skirts. Super cute on you. Trousers are divine.&nbsp;</li> <li>Nothing wrong with #1. Don't semi tuck the top. Top would look fab with white jeans. It's a Summer look to me.</li> </ul> <p>My faves are #2, 3, 4 and 7.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-week-of-no-repeat-wiws-highs-and-lows#post-1856560 Sun, 29 Oct 2017 14:37:00 +0000 Carla 1856560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Before reading the other posts, I thought 'Modern Audrey', and then I saw Skylurker had the same Idea. You have a gamine vibe with a touch of tomboy but with a nod to trendiness and sophistication that makes your look current. Your look is more cohesive than you think - just dressier for some occaisions and more casual for others. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-week-of-no-repeat-wiws-highs-and-lows#post-1856559 Sun, 29 Oct 2017 14:04:16 +0000 RobinF 1856559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love these! My favorites are 1, 2 and 5. I like the silhouette of #7 (totally similar to what I feel most comfortable in) but it’s a little too maximal for me. But honestly you look great in all of these. Love the hair, it makes me want to go back to short hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-week-of-no-repeat-wiws-highs-and-lows#post-1856542 Sun, 29 Oct 2017 04:48:00 +0000 Gigi 1856542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've only skimmed the comments, but I have to say that I'm loving #1. I don't mind it with the loafers (I think someone had commented about using high-shaft booties instead). I think the proportions are fine.</p> <p>My faves are 1, 2, 5, and 7.</p> <p>I feel like 3 and 4 are too dark overall and are missing something to "spice" them up. I didn't mind 6 but didn't love it either; it was middle of the road for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-week-of-no-repeat-wiws-highs-and-lows#post-1856530 Sun, 29 Oct 2017 02:34:47 +0000 Jaime 1856530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will speak up for #4. Despite the annoying sweater riding up problem, the mix of neutrals looks great and the principle of this outfit is worth repeating. I like #3 but the earrings are competing with the neckline. You look good in all of these. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-week-of-no-repeat-wiws-highs-and-lows#post-1856529 Sun, 29 Oct 2017 02:16:06 +0000 Sal 1856529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look terrific Viva. I love 2 3 6 in particular. Your hair looks super too.</p> <p>The blouse in 1 would look terrific with flares - or full length jeans. I like 1 as a look but I understand that if you are not feeling it then try something different. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-week-of-no-repeat-wiws-highs-and-lows#post-1856526 Sun, 29 Oct 2017 01:27:17 +0000 Anonymous 1856526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m back liking my less distressed ( but still distressed ) jeans . They fit and are comfortable and as flattering as jeans are ever going to be on me . And I hate shopping for new jeans What can you do ? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-week-of-no-repeat-wiws-highs-and-lows#post-1856485 Sat, 28 Oct 2017 19:30:42 +0000 Anonymous 1856485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they all look fantastic and vote #6 as my immediate favorite. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-week-of-no-repeat-wiws-highs-and-lows#post-1856460 Sat, 28 Oct 2017 17:56:57 +0000 Laura G 1856460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, it sure doesn't *look* like dribs and drabs!&nbsp;</p> <p>So my reaction to these outfits seems to come down to the necklines. The ones I like best are the ones that show more skin at the throat and the ones I like less are the ones that don't. I like #6 on you but I think it would be even better with the collar popped or with nothing inside the tunic neckline. #1 is a pretty top and I think I *should* like it, but I think without some skin showing it's a little too much for your delicate build.</p> <p>I like the softness of the #2 blouse on you and I love the playful look of #7! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-week-of-no-repeat-wiws-highs-and-lows#post-1856459 Sat, 28 Oct 2017 17:39:03 +0000 The Cat 1856459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favourite is #4. I love all of it--the interesting sleeve details, the fab piped pants, the chic boots, your hairstyle &amp; the pearls (a combo which to my eye has a charming retro vibe) ... Sorry to read that the sweater was a problem. It LOOKS so great. (Possible solution: Wear a tank top or camisole the same colour as either your sweater or your pants, and tuck it. Then, when you sweater rides up, people will just see an elegant inner layer.) The pants, in particular, look gorgeous on you, so by all means keep them! However, the whole outfit looks chic and sophisticated in a relaxed way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-week-of-no-repeat-wiws-highs-and-lows#post-1856455 Sat, 28 Oct 2017 17:22:32 +0000 viva 1856455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So, 2 and 5 seem to be strong favorites here, with a few votes for 6, and with 7 getting a somewhat dividing look. This makes me really happy, because 2 and 5 were my favorite looks (which perhaps showed on my face, <b>Ryce</b>!). (I especially love the boot/jean combo in 2, <b>Karen</b>!)</p> <p>I felt great in 7 but also a little conspicuous (I was concerned this crazy look was maybe my false positive - but the endorsements from <b>LaPed/Rachy/Lisap</b> and others makes me think it might be a more playful stretch that I need to be more open to).</p> <p>I appreciate the thoughts on 1. I really love this top (on the model on the JC website!) but am struggling to make it work well for me. <b>Joyce and skylurker</b>, you both may be on to something with your suggestion of a heeled bootie. I think the top needs more length below it. I may try it with a heel and/or a longer length jean.</p> <p><b>Isabel</b>, your "hint-of-the-70s" and "feminine but current" thoughts rang in my ears today when I went out to try to find something new, and I got a black top that is exactly on the mark for me. You reminded me of an essential element of my style. THANK YOU.</p> <p><b>Lisap</b>: I think you're right about that mix - super feminine but not sweet. I think of that every time you say something about being over distressed denim. For me, distressing helps me rough up some of my really feminine pieces so I find that hard as I try, I can't get rid of distressing entirely!</p> <p>And <b>Bijou/Tex/Lisa:</b> the leopard vest! I thought about that earlier this season. might have to try it after all.</p> <p><b>Emily</b>, I have not worn the stepped jeans with my loafers, mostly because I worry about looking too dumpy. But I will try! Thanks for the idea.</p> <p><b>Chouette</b>, thank you for the hair compliment. I always feel more like me when my hair is very short. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-week-of-no-repeat-wiws-highs-and-lows#post-1856448 Sat, 28 Oct 2017 16:45:20 +0000 Joyce B 1856448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are very nice outfits, I agree with chouette22 that your wardrobe pieces look cohesive. I see nothing wrong with #1, maybe if you try it with the black short boots with a little bit of heel that would work, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-week-of-no-repeat-wiws-highs-and-lows#post-1856445 Sat, 28 Oct 2017 16:34:27 +0000 Emily K 1856445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorites are #3 and then #2. &nbsp;You have a lot of good pieces in your closet! &nbsp;How would you feel about wearing the stepped jeans with loafers? &nbsp;I'm wondering if there's something about the shaped tops of the booties with the shaped jeans that fails to make the best out of both items. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-week-of-no-repeat-wiws-highs-and-lows#post-1856444 Sat, 28 Oct 2017 16:31:48 +0000 Jazzy Dance 1856444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look great in those big drop earrings... so very fab with short hair. I also love the white blouse and the black converse, though you look lovely in all your nice outfits. Killer smile, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-week-of-no-repeat-wiws-highs-and-lows#post-1856443 Sat, 28 Oct 2017 15:54:39 +0000 Anonymous 1856443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great in all of these, imo. I am especially drawn to 2 and 5 - perhaps because a bit of openness at the neck of your top really highlights your lovely face and smile? Though you rock a turtleneck and crew neck as well. Unlike you and others, I like 1 -but perhaps I am swayed by my personal love for gingham and j crew . I have less love for the last one - I see the busy patterns on first impression rather than seeing YOU. But still photos have their limits and I expect the effect may be very different IRL. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-week-of-no-repeat-wiws-highs-and-lows#post-1856439 Sat, 28 Oct 2017 15:08:00 +0000 Anonymous 1856439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The outfits all look quintessentially Vivian to me - with the exception of the first one, I agree. &nbsp;But all that needs is to untuck the top and wear it out and loose. &nbsp; &nbsp;The tie neck Zara blouse is gorgeous &nbsp;- that's a look that really suits you. Super feminine but not sweet, and very chic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-week-of-no-repeat-wiws-highs-and-lows#post-1856438 Sat, 28 Oct 2017 15:02:57 +0000 Anonymous 1856438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey hi! &nbsp;So great to see you here again &nbsp;If I could wear your last outfit every day for the rest of my life, I'd be a happy woman. &nbsp;And YES to that J Crew leopard vest idea (which is in my shopping cart too, btw).&nbsp;</p> <p>Great - now that I've started typing, I can't go back and look at the photos again or I'll lose this post. I'll start a new one below. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-week-of-no-repeat-wiws-highs-and-lows#post-1856432 Sat, 28 Oct 2017 14:00:54 +0000 texstyle 1856432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with rachylou on 2,3 and 5 as favorites here - but all are great outfits. I love your hair in #5 and the mix of camo and stripes, but I also love the feminine blouse in #2 which is just as much you. I have to agree with Bijou that the faux leopard jcrew vest would be great to see on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-week-of-no-repeat-wiws-highs-and-lows#post-1856428 Sat, 28 Oct 2017 13:09:06 +0000 LaPed 1856428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#7 is definitely my favourite -- you wear pattern really well! It's playful and maximal in the best way. I also like #3 and #5 -- I realize these are all more casual looks. Hard for me to pin down what's missing from the others, but I think it's the sense of playfulness. Or toughness, like Rachy said. I think #1 is fine, but I don't *love* the bell sleeves on you -- they read as trendy, rather than a natural extension of your style, I think?&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-week-of-no-repeat-wiws-highs-and-lows#post-1856421 Sat, 28 Oct 2017 12:02:36 +0000 chouette22 1856421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, whatever you have left in your closet is totally working! It doesn't seem like there are only disparate items left, I think your wardrobe is more cohesive than you give your shopping credit for. All of these outfits look wonderful on trim you and your haircut suits you to perfection.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-week-of-no-repeat-wiws-highs-and-lows#post-1856398 Sat, 28 Oct 2017 08:24:09 +0000 rachylou 1856398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, I really like the two outfits with the Cons, and then #5. They ‘feel’ right to me. I’m thinking they have a little bit of tough about them, is what they have in common. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-week-of-no-repeat-wiws-highs-and-lows#post-1856393 Sat, 28 Oct 2017 07:53:15 +0000 skylurker 1856393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 works for me, but maybe it would look better with boots? (trousers seem a bit long to read really « cropped » maybe, so would need boots to fill the gap)</p> <p>I love the silhouette of cropped trousers, boots, tucked top on you (#2,4,5) - too bad the Topshop is not working, it looks good - knits riding up are so annoying, often happen to me too.</p> <p>I like the longer tops silhouette #6,7 less, with cropped trousers I think it’s too length shortening.</p> <p>I love #3, the long earrings with turtleneck, and your pixie hair, look so graceful, I get a vibe of Audrey Hepburn in the look. Very simple and efficient. Could be dress up with dressy boots, too. </p>