https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-failed-skinny-experiment Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:52:12 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-failed-skinny-experiment/page/2#post-1435116 Sat, 31 Jan 2015 16:11:08 +0000 catgirl 1435116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whatever you felt, I wish I looked like you in this outfit!&nbsp; It's interesting to contemplate our "look vs. feel" balance, which I think is personal to each of us.&nbsp; I think I look best when I feel good in an outfit, but pictures don't always reflect that.&nbsp; And conversely, this picture says nothing to me about how you feel - if it stood alone, I would have expected a high happiness factor.&nbsp; Fascinating! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-failed-skinny-experiment/page/2#post-1435094 Sat, 31 Jan 2015 15:36:31 +0000 approprio 1435094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll throw in a personal preference and&nbsp;say I've tried a cropped sweater over a long shirt and I always feel a bit wrong with all those miles of shirt tails flapping about. Can't say why when the look seems to work on paper. I think it's to do with what Anne says about blocky&nbsp;proportions.</p> <p>And I think we always wince a bit when we look at pictures of ourselves and our attention is drawn to one or other body part&nbsp;we feel self conscious about. You know&nbsp;the rest of the world almost never notices.&nbsp;</p> <p>Anyway, you look lovely. I think you could look well dressed in a bin-bag. (But maybe not in&nbsp;a butt-vest...)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-failed-skinny-experiment/page/2#post-1434362 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 09:39:46 +0000 unfrumped 1434362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfit lab questions!<br /> I agree it's partly the cropped top which I think isn't shown to advantage with the skinny jean look.<br /> And partly the shift toward jeans with more ease is affecting the " eye".<br /> Playing with proportions may do the trick. Where does the waist go, where does the boot top hit, where are the color transitions or columns. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-failed-skinny-experiment/page/2#post-1434357 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 09:07:55 +0000 fuzzylogic 1434357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for posting this, Suz, even though you didn't feel 100% awesome. &nbsp;That takes great courage and confidence!!!</p> <p>I agree that the wide leg jeans were on the money! &nbsp;</p> <p>Perhaps if the shirt was a little longer it would work with the cropped jumper and the&nbsp;skinnies?? I think this issue concerns proportions...... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-failed-skinny-experiment/page/2#post-1434356 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 08:58:44 +0000 anne 1434356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz&nbsp; - I can so relate.<br />I took a pic of myself today (haven't posted yet) and ALL I can see is my thighs!&nbsp; As Beth Ann says, it is partly because you and I have relatively slim hips. It does bother me that that widest-hoizontal- line on the bottom half of my body is below crotch level.</p> <p>And I am REALLY struggling to like most cropped top looks, not just this one.Very easy to&nbsp;look blocky. I mostly only like cropped over fitted, I think with possibly a few exceptions </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-failed-skinny-experiment#post-1434311 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 05:59:04 +0000 Deborah 1434311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I hear you and no one can negate how you felt in the outfit, but honestly you look smashing. I love the layers and the jeans look great on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-failed-skinny-experiment#post-1434299 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 05:21:56 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1434299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, failure never looked so good! You look great in both outfits. I will say I prefer the second one, as you do, but only in comparison. If you had posted only #1, I would have said it was great, period. All of that said, I am learning from the discussion here, re: new silhouette and style for skinnies, and level of contrast on cropped-top looks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-failed-skinny-experiment#post-1434252 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 03:06:19 +0000 Jaime 1434252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hard to add anything here. You really do look very good in both options, but the first one did not please you and that is the point. I will be happy to see you try out Angie's suggestion (of course!). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-failed-skinny-experiment#post-1434041 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 21:16:45 +0000 Anonymous 1434041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not a fail to me but I like Angie's idea of keeping the tops low contrast </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-failed-skinny-experiment#post-1434038 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 21:10:51 +0000 Vicki 1434038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're never a "fail" in my book, Suz, not that I have a book, and I commend you for playing in the lab and sharing, because that's how we all learn.</p> <p>I am so glad Angie commented, because I paused over one of your sentences, not quite understanding it and hoping for clarity: &nbsp;<i>The higher waist means you don't have to belt;</i><br /><i><br /></i>I would love to see some of these adjustments Angie mentioned. &nbsp;Your idea to pair these with mid-calf boots is an excellent one, and if you return to the outfit lab, it would be great to see what you've got up your sleeve this time. &nbsp;Hope the lunch and play were fun; sounds like a perfect day to me.<i><br /></i> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-failed-skinny-experiment#post-1434024 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 20:52:12 +0000 Suz 1434024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all! I will try what Angie and a few others suggest -- tuck a fluid top, or try the cropped top (or a different one) with the jeans. Maybe after a few more rounds on my own spin bike, LOL. &nbsp; :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-failed-skinny-experiment#post-1434022 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 20:47:02 +0000 Sal 1434022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is fun to try these different things.</p> <p>I have outfits other people have complimented but that I don't love. &nbsp;And jeans that feel a little too snug can make me feel off all day. &nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-failed-skinny-experiment#post-1434016 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 20:32:46 +0000 Marilyn 1434016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sticking to my original comment.....I think the jeans and boots looks fab on you and so does the shirt.&nbsp; I don't see any lumps, bumps or thighs. I might try swapping out the cropped sweater for a little jacket or cardigan.&nbsp; It would change up the proportions and give a nice vertical line. I know that wasn't your intended experimental look though.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-failed-skinny-experiment#post-1433995 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 20:08:59 +0000 Angie 1433995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know that wearing too much dark does not make you happy. But Suz - if you can manage it - lets see the high-waist jeans with a fluid tucked top. That combination has great potential. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-failed-skinny-experiment#post-1433991 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 20:04:39 +0000 Alassë 1433991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look good in both, but the 2nd one does have a certain elegance to my eye that makes it my favourite. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-failed-skinny-experiment#post-1433967 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 19:36:04 +0000 Elizabeth P 1433967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not sure I'd call this a fail Suz, both renditions certainly LOOK good (slight preference for the wider legs though).&nbsp; The (skinny) jeans don't look stuffed into your boots to me.&nbsp; But I sure get how jeans can feel icky even if they look good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-failed-skinny-experiment#post-1433891 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 18:12:42 +0000 rachylou 1433891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super pretty, Suz!</p> <p>I'm gonna be the one to agree with you a bit. You do look great... but I also think these are ghetto-fit skinnies, not something everyone is comfortable with. I also think the knee-hi boots are a little leg-shortening here for some reason. Maybe because the hem of the shirt stands out to my eye. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-failed-skinny-experiment#post-1433887 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 18:09:25 +0000 Beth Ann 1433887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, so I do like the wide leg outfit better, true, but the skinny look is not what I would call a fail!&nbsp; You are slender in the hip, something I have little experience with myself (hee).&nbsp; I wonder if slim hips make you feel your thighs are fuller than they are.&nbsp; Does that make sense?&nbsp; I think the dark wash makes this look wearable and great for snowy days, but I also crave more fluid fits.&nbsp; My bootcuts, for example, are not loose enough for me now, and I can't find relaxed fits because the stretch factor in the fabric is too blasted high!</p> <p>I've like my mid-calf boots with my skinnies this year -- particularly the ones that are lower contrast.&nbsp; I think that would be worth a try. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-failed-skinny-experiment#post-1433851 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 17:23:18 +0000 lyn67 1433851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisap, LOL:-).&nbsp;</p> <p>For me it still&nbsp;works but Suz, would really&nbsp;like to see the shirt tucked in-would you make&nbsp;&nbsp;us a favor and modell&nbsp; what Angie said in the blogpost, as with all these nowadays&nbsp;longer lengths I cannot imagine it in the use&nbsp;This would be so kind of you (and &nbsp;clarifying:-)).</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-failed-skinny-experiment#post-1433841 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 17:06:27 +0000 Anonymous 1433841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Funny - I was madly pedalling away on a spin bike this morning thinking "she has to tuck the shirt in, that's what's wrong here ....repeat, spin, repeat, spin). Rushed to my computer after class - and see Angie clarified. I was so pleased with myself for figuring this out - rarely happens &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-failed-skinny-experiment#post-1433821 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 16:49:05 +0000 Karie 1433821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thunder, what thunder? In the sky you mean,&nbsp;since the skies are shaking because you look so fabulous? </p> <p>Both versions look good, but I do prefer the second. I don't really care for high waisted pants as they always make me feel big in the belly. I also prefer either mid calf or&nbsp;wider boots with my skinnies.</p> <p>Oh and by the way, thanks for sending us this colder air which is bringing us more snow over the next few days. Thanks a lot. :(</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-failed-skinny-experiment#post-1433813 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 16:40:28 +0000 Meredith 1433813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the thoughtful analysis. As others said, you look great, but your thoughtful evaluation makes it clear this look isn't for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-failed-skinny-experiment#post-1433812 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 16:40:03 +0000 Marilyn 1433812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you're being too hard on yourself as well.&nbsp; Like Angie, I prefer a low contrast look with cropped sweaters and shirts. I don't love the choppy look.&nbsp; But the jeans and boots look really good to my eye.&nbsp; I actually prefer look #1 to #2. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-failed-skinny-experiment#post-1433811 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 16:38:27 +0000 Suz 1433811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, thank you. That is helpful. I will give that a shot. And you're right about the contrasting top. I wish this sweater were lighter. I don't want to be a column of dark because that makes me sad. &nbsp;I should have considered that in making the crop purchase. I thought navy would be good as it is a key neutral for me and works with denim.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-failed-skinny-experiment#post-1433741 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 15:29:07 +0000 Angie 1433741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(Ah, Suz. I actually meant that you have to&nbsp;<b>expose</b> the high waist of this trendy item - which you're covering up with the shirt. Otherwise you might as well wear regular skinnies and these don't look different. Also, you can belt the exposed waistband - for decorative purposes. Hope that makes sense).&nbsp;</p> <p>FWIW, you look GREAT in both outfits. You might be having a reaction to the high contrast layering shirt. I know that from my own outfits I prefer a low contrast layer between crop top and shirt, or shirt and bottoms.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-failed-skinny-experiment#post-1433717 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 14:57:32 +0000 Suz 1433717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all...I am glad if it didn't look as "off" as it felt. But I don't think I'll be trying exactly this look again with the jeans.&nbsp;</p> <p>I might try it with mid-calf boots, because, as you say, <b>Lisa</b>, it might not feel quite as choppy with those. It would also work better with slouchy skinnies and the mid-calf boots. I think that extra fluidity is what I craved.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Jackie</b>, I TOTALLY get what you are saying, and I agree. The fluid fit of the wider pants just felt better to me and the mirror said the same thing -- it let the eye glide over all the bumps in a different way and even though it's also a bit "square" or "blocky" looking, I quite liked the effect with the wide legs.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think with this kind of skinny, I do better with a longer top (no crop) and/ or a jacket. A slouchier skinny is a different thing and I can wear those more easily -- but they don't tuck as well into the tall boot or stay put.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>LBD,</b> I will probably keep the jeans around. They are the sleekest tucking jeans I have. They don't get a lot of wear but it doesn't hurt to hang onto them for purposes like this.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-failed-skinny-experiment#post-1433698 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 14:26:28 +0000 Anonymous 1433698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another who sees no evidence of thunder thighs and blockiness - but I totally understand that feeling it is more important to one's comfort than "seeing" it. &nbsp;Wondering if part of the blocky feeling comes from the body length being cut up by high boots and a cropped sweater (then a contrasting shirttail showing). &nbsp;You can absolutely pull off this look where I wouldn't go there in a million years (speaking of looking blocky!) Regardless, I quite like this look for a casual lunch day! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-failed-skinny-experiment#post-1433692 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 14:22:32 +0000 jackiec 1433692@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz! This is not a fail at all. I think it looks great! And the wider leg trouser look is outstanding. But, I&nbsp;<i>totally&nbsp;</i>get what you're saying about not feeling great. There is something more flattering about the second look with the wider leg trousers than the skinnies. I think it has more to do with the cropped sweater look than the fit of the skinnies. I think that a more cropped sweater pulls in the button down ever so slightly so that it flares ever so slightly at the hip - right at the same place where skinnies accentuate the curve by skimming the body from the knee up. At least this is what I'm finding on me every time I try a cropped sweater. But for me my button downs are never long enough so that all i can see is a wide-rear end and then I quickly change. I think that your outfit totally works and is fab. But if we are going to break it down, I'd point my finger at the cropped sweater look. But the trouser silhouette works so much better - I think because the leg line is wider and doesn't have that gentle curve outward, rather it points the other way. Hmm. Am I making any sense? I'm just trying to analyze because I really know how you feel. But really I think you look fab, and to be honest I am going to try this again too. I bought an even longer button down to give it another go. Let me know if you get my wavelength. I feel kind of silly even posting this because I don't want it to sound critical at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-failed-skinny-experiment#post-1433689 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 14:18:37 +0000 Janet 1433689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look great and I see no stuffed sausage, but I completely understand and can relate -- it's got to FEEL good. </p> <p>I tried the cropped over long shirt thing last year and I'm glad I didn't invest heavily in it (a cheap F21 sweater) because I just don't feel my most fab in this style, no matter how I style the bottom half. I don't love the way it visually chops me up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-failed-skinny-experiment#post-1433684 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 14:16:05 +0000 Helena 1433684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know Suz; looks pretty darn good to me with the skinnies ... think you are being hard on yourself. And the wide leg version is very nice too! </p>