https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab---suit-or-separates Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:03:08 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab---suit-or-separates#post-2069837 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 20:36:36 +0000 Katerina 2069837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, thank you. You are so very kind. I appreciate your feedback very much, since you are so stylish and a queen of plaid.</p> <p>The Cat, thank you very much. Yes, red tops will be good with this. No 3 is my fave here too.</p> <p>Christel, thank you for the lovely comments. I love a bit of a vintage feel in an outfit. This could be fun to try. Thank you for the idea!</p> <p>Sal, thank you and thank you for the suggestion.</p> <p>Bonnie, thank you! I am glad you like the suit version. It is new to me to wear checks from top to toe. You, guys, give me confidence. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab---suit-or-separates#post-2069818 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 19:29:47 +0000 Bonnie 2069818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the suit and although the separates versions look great, the suit is fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab---suit-or-separates#post-2069814 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 19:15:08 +0000 Sal 2069814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it all ways. I think individually they are fab separates but I like them together. It could be fun to try a patterned blouse with them too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab---suit-or-separates#post-2069792 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 17:43:02 +0000 ChristelJ 2069792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Incredibly versatile suit and so fantastic on you. My fave is also #3 but you could style these countless ways. The feel you create can easily be modern, vintage, timeless, or a combination.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab---suit-or-separates#post-2069784 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 17:24:00 +0000 The Cat 2069784@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You wear all these versions well and probably have plenty of other options, too (like versions with red tops etc.). My favourite here is #3. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab---suit-or-separates#post-2069764 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 16:02:23 +0000 Suz 2069764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are you kidding me? We need to be reading this post as a stellar example, not as an outfit lab!!&nbsp;</p> <p>I love it in all its iterations, just as the others do. It's really great on you, Katerina. And what luck!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab---suit-or-separates#post-2069755 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 15:29:40 +0000 Katerina 2069755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Dana</b>, thank you. You are so sweet. About dressing it down - I can certainly wear it with white sneakers. The casual top will be a challenge though. I don´t normally wear t-shirts. I could imagine a black hoodie...&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab---suit-or-separates#post-2069750 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 15:26:03 +0000 Katerina 2069750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Bijou</b>, thank you very much for the compliments, you are so kind. Escada is my favourite brand, because the fit of their clothes often works for my body type. Since I know their sizes well and the shapes, I can quite safely order online from retailers and outlets in Germany. Unfortunately, we do not have their shops here. I have tried lot of brands in various price categories for suits and blazers, but none is actually as reliable. They also do a lot of colours, which I like, often bright and jewel tones.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab---suit-or-separates#post-2069741 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 14:53:59 +0000 Katerina 2069741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Shevia</b>,&nbsp;<b>Lisa P&nbsp;</b>and&nbsp;<b>Rachylou</b>, thank you. I am glad you like the suit.&nbsp;<br />Lisa, I am glad you think it is current. I have not been wearing checked jackets for many years and now I got fond of them again - want to "modernize" my wardrobe a bit.<br /><b>Joy</b>, thank you. I will have to reconsider the black and grey combination, since it is one of the favorites here.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />Thank you,&nbsp;<b>Jane</b>.<br /><b>Gigi</b>, thank you for the great suggestion.<br /><b>Lyn67</b>, thank you. The casual version with white sneakers sounds great.<br /><b>RobinF</b>, thank you. I will definitely wear my white Hogan sneakers with the suit. I have to figure out which "casual" top, I don't have almost any such in my wardrobe. I would need some great t-shirts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab---suit-or-separates#post-2069733 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 14:43:12 +0000 Dana 2069733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also love Carla's ideas for dressing it down...do you think it will work, though. The suit fits you so well...no slouch in sight. Maybe with the black jacket? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab---suit-or-separates#post-2069731 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 14:41:48 +0000 Dana 2069731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First, your pose in #2 is adorable! (Even if you don't aspire to be adorable, it's a huge compliment!) I like all of your combos. The suit fits you beautifully!! You've got sooo many options...so you've got something for every mood and occasion.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab---suit-or-separates#post-2069724 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 14:31:45 +0000 Bijou 2069724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it all ways. The suit, with its bold pattern is a statement, but you wear dramatic items with great panache. I LOVE it and would wear it in a heartbeat - it is stunning on you. Escada is such a wonderful brand for you, the cut and quality of this suit is amazing. I am loving the cobalt column with the jacket too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab---suit-or-separates#post-2069723 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 14:26:34 +0000 Katerina 2069723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Angie</b>, thank you very much, how great you love the suit! The white shoes, I know, I know .... They are resting in their box again, instead of working Honestly, I am still not so much into wearing them, despite the great compliments they always get. I just reach for my black boots instead. I take them out and wear them with my checked trousers and the suit, starting now.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab---suit-or-separates#post-2069722 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 14:19:56 +0000 Katerina 2069722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Notsaf</b>, <b>CJH</b>, <b>Kate</b> and <b>Cardiff Girl</b>, thank you very much for looking and for the feedback.</p> <p><b>Runcarla</b>, thank you very much for the great suggestions. You really find the best inspo pictures. Porche kind of woman - LOL, I have "been made", ha ha ha :-)</p> <p><b>Brooklyn</b>, thank you for looking. I agree - although I love suits, I think wearing separates opens for more creative outfits. I wear my suits more often as separates.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab---suit-or-separates#post-2069689 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 12:12:57 +0000 RobinF 2069689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also like it both ways. Fun idea to combine with sneakers. Great suit, how lucky to find the pieces separately. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab---suit-or-separates#post-2069687 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 12:01:39 +0000 lyn67 2069687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love both ways on you-suit is not too much and quite a flattering look on you- I just am&nbsp; more of a separates girl after my heart.&nbsp; Then I would have suggested to try casualizing the suited look with some white sneakers.- Or just&nbsp; wear them with some white booties/loafers for even more punch! YLF Katerinna! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab---suit-or-separates#post-2069623 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 05:15:31 +0000 Gigi 2069623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think wearing both pieces at once as a suit is too much at all...I quite like it! I like the suit as separates as well.</p> <p>I like the blue blouse with the suit, but I also like the black blouse. I think with the black, maybe you could do matching lipstick, nails, and a bag? That would add some extra color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab---suit-or-separates#post-2069620 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 05:09:33 +0000 Jane 2069620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a gorgeous suit! What a great find. I like it all ways. I would think it / they will be a go to piece /s in your wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab---suit-or-separates#post-2069602 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 03:59:14 +0000 Anonymous 2069602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It works as a suit but I like the pieces very much as separates. I really like #2,#4,#6/7. best. The matching pieces were a fabulous find </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab---suit-or-separates#post-2069594 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 03:36:31 +0000 rachylou 2069594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yes. I love it as a suit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab---suit-or-separates#post-2069566 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 02:44:40 +0000 Anonymous 2069566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agreeing with Angie. &nbsp;I want white sneakers/chunky flats or boots, and a printed blouse.I actually prefer the pants and jacket worn as a suit - it's very current, and looks really great on you. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab---suit-or-separates#post-2069560 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 02:39:13 +0000 Jaime 2069560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally with Angie! This is what a suit is supposed to be - brilliant as a suit and also versatile as separates. Love it on you every which way.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab---suit-or-separates#post-2069546 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 01:51:52 +0000 Angie 2069546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE THE SUIT :)</p> <p>Love the separates too. What a stroke of luck!&nbsp;</p> <p>Try the suit with your WHITE shoes, and Hogan sneakers too.&nbsp;</p> <p>#6/7 is my KILLER fave.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab---suit-or-separates#post-2069522 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 00:43:21 +0000 Brooklyn 2069522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it both ways too but I somewhat prefer it as separates because I like the opportunity that gives for mix and match and more creative dressing. No 3 is my fave. I say wear it either way, just go with your mood. YLF. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab---suit-or-separates#post-2069490 Wed, 16 Oct 2019 22:20:04 +0000 Carla 2069490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Katerina, I think the suit works great as separates, but I believe it can work very well as a suit. My suggestion would be to go somewhat maximal and wear a printed shirt or blouse, like Angie did with her Scotch and Soda suit. Maybe a multi coloured shirt like a Hermes print with gold in it, and gold or white boots? I’m sure you can carry it off!</p> <p><a href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/found-my-pants-suit" rel="nofollow">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....pants-suit</a></p> <p>Below is another way you could go if you want to experiment with casual looks. You might have to find a car to pose on though. I’m thinking you’re a Porsche kind of woman. ;-D </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab---suit-or-separates#post-2069489 Wed, 16 Oct 2019 22:16:29 +0000 Cardiff girl 2069489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both versions,the suit and the separates.That blue blouse really lifts the outfit . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab---suit-or-separates#post-2069483 Wed, 16 Oct 2019 21:59:37 +0000 Kate 2069483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not going to be much help Katerina, because I like the pieces worn both as a suit and as separates. Having options is great! They are beautiful pieces, and look great on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab---suit-or-separates#post-2069473 Wed, 16 Oct 2019 21:40:44 +0000 cjh 2069473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All versions here are great, but I can see how the colorful blouse makes you happier. I like the blue blouse. Maybe a bright purse would cheer up the black blouse version? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab---suit-or-separates#post-2069470 Wed, 16 Oct 2019 21:20:29 +0000 notsaf 2069470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the jacket on its own or the suit with the black top! I think there’s too much going on with the suit pattern + blue + pussybow, but the black works perfectly and I’m sure other styles/colors would too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab---suit-or-separates#post-2069459 Wed, 16 Oct 2019 20:55:48 +0000 Katerina 2069459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dear Fabbers,<br /> Recently, I bought a checked jacket. Now, I found a pair of trousers in the same fabric (both from Escada). I like the trousers and I wanted to have the option to wear the jacket and the trousers together as a suit, or as separates.<br /> I was trying to style the "suit" today, but when I look at the pictures, I think it might be too much of the pattern. I actually prefer the pieces as separates.<br /> I styled the suit first with a royal blue silk pussy bow blouse and a matching bag.<br /> I also tried with a black top and a black scarf and bag. This is my least favourite option. I think it looks a bit sad without colours.</p> <p>I also tried the jacket over a column of royal blue. I have recently found this blue blouse, a HEWI for me because I like a column of colour and this blouse works perfectly with my older royal blue trousers. I like this outfit.</p> <p>I styled the trousers also with a black jacket, a cream top and a colourful silk scarf.</p> <p>What do you guys think about the checked pieces? Should I wear them as a suit or is it too much and unflattering on me?&nbsp;<br /> Feedback and styling tips would be much appreciated.<br /> Pictures will come in a minute.&nbsp; </p>