https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-for-velvet-dot-pencil-skirt Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:19:16 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-for-velvet-dot-pencil-skirt/page/2#post-1872976 Sat, 30 Dec 2017 04:31:58 +0000 Violettt 1872976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Hi Christina:&nbsp;</b>From your first post, I love both outfits~your excursion to a museum to hear medieval music sounds simply splendid~ &nbsp;Renaissance music is my absolute favorite, and at a museum? Heaven~Hope it was awesome~<br />Your pics look fab~ &nbsp;That silver top is so pretty with your coloring, love the shoes too, and the sparkly necklace~ &nbsp;It looks just plain fab! &nbsp;I think you could easily wear any piece from these ensembles to a funeral.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-for-velvet-dot-pencil-skirt/page/2#post-1872975 Sat, 30 Dec 2017 04:13:31 +0000 Liz 1872975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the skirt is just fine. However, just wanted to add a note to keep in mind. Depending on the funeral and the person, sometimes it's really hard to separate the memory of the funeral from the memory of the items or outfit worn to it. In the future, when they want to wear the item, it inevitably brings up a memory of the funeral. Again, not everyone is like this. (I've been this way with songs I've heard at funerals, but not clothing items.) Just a case of knowing yourself and how the funeral might affect you and your memories of the polka dot skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-for-velvet-dot-pencil-skirt#post-1872956 Sat, 30 Dec 2017 02:07:09 +0000 Staysfit 1872956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely fine for a funeral. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-for-velvet-dot-pencil-skirt#post-1872937 Sat, 30 Dec 2017 01:19:29 +0000 Elle 1872937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so sorry for your loss.&nbsp; I agree with the others that the skirt seems perfectly appropriate for a funeral. Add black tights &amp; booties and you should be fine.&nbsp; &nbsp;I live in the Bay Area and it's been very chilly (for us) at night so bring layers.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-for-velvet-dot-pencil-skirt#post-1872896 Fri, 29 Dec 2017 23:05:51 +0000 Christina F. 1872896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t have the pictures saved! Don’t have time now to save them and re-post but I may do so in a day or two. Thanks ladies! I feel better about the skirt already, and my husband said he didn’t think his family would mind it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-for-velvet-dot-pencil-skirt#post-1872888 Fri, 29 Dec 2017 22:46:31 +0000 karen13 1872888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry to hear this, Christina. I think the polka dot skirt would be lovely with the outfit you describe. And black tights with boots or pumps.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think a new post would be a better way to get quick feedback. Just post the same pictures. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-for-velvet-dot-pencil-skirt#post-1872885 Fri, 29 Dec 2017 22:31:40 +0000 SarahD8 1872885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Christina, I'm so sorry, that sounds so hard.</p> <p>I would wear the black polka dot skirt. I think it is perfectly appropriate, and it sounds like the *slight* playfulness of the dot pattern would be a bit of a tribute to your husband's aunt -- her personality and enjoyment of style.</p> <p>Black leather booties sound good. I might go with the opaque tights if you need legwear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-for-velvet-dot-pencil-skirt#post-1872872 Fri, 29 Dec 2017 21:54:29 +0000 Christina F. 1872872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am bumping this because it appears I'll be going to a funeral in the near future and would like t know if the black skirt would be appropriate. Or are the dots too playful?&nbsp; I am thinking of maybe the skirt, a dove grey shell that I have, and a black cardigan. I do have black slacks instead, which is probably a better idea.. No idea about shoes... black leather booties? My dressy wardrobe is not exactly rich in sober colors, and mythoughts are obviously scattered right now. Since there are already pictures of me in this, I thought it would be better not to start new topic.</p> <p>I haven been to a funeral in years. I've sized out of most of the clothes I had for such occasions. I've been thinking lately I need stuff like this, but this funeral is coming on a bit quicker than we first thought, and I will be traveling and unable to shop the next few days.</p> <p>This will be for my husband's aunt, who is a very lively woman who appreciated my fashion sense and will be gone much much too soon. It will be in the East Bay area probably in early January (exact timing currently unclear). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-for-velvet-dot-pencil-skirt#post-1871452 Sat, 23 Dec 2017 06:04:28 +0000 ktsullivan 1871452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're killing it in both the outfits!&nbsp;<br />But if you had to choose one, I'd go with the first! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-for-velvet-dot-pencil-skirt#post-1871356 Fri, 22 Dec 2017 23:51:51 +0000 karen13 1871356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look lovely in this! Yay for being a bit dressier - you classed up the event! The sheer dark hose are the perfect transition between the gorgeous shoes and skirt. And love the sparkly necklace = perfect echo of the shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-for-velvet-dot-pencil-skirt#post-1871189 Fri, 22 Dec 2017 15:56:10 +0000 Angie 1871189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER to the POWER of KILLER </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-for-velvet-dot-pencil-skirt#post-1870976 Fri, 22 Dec 2017 02:27:06 +0000 Christina F. 1870976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all! You were all so helpful. I haven’t had many dressy occasions aside from weddings and an annual formal event. Dressy evening separates were a new challenge for me. I felt more my age, but in a good way.</p> <p>The shoes didn’t kill me. Phew. And yes, I found sheer black nylons. </p> <p>I was much more dressed than many other attendees, but I didn’t mind. My husband and I are enjoying our increased level of museum membership. He looked nice in his tweed jacket (he’s very old school and the child of professors). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-for-velvet-dot-pencil-skirt#post-1870975 Fri, 22 Dec 2017 02:20:43 +0000 SarahD8 1870975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely! Your outfit came together beautifully and suits you &amp; your coloring so well. Enjoy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-for-velvet-dot-pencil-skirt#post-1870971 Fri, 22 Dec 2017 02:14:44 +0000 Sal 1870971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome, you look stunning here Christina!!&nbsp; It all came together so&nbsp; nicely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-for-velvet-dot-pencil-skirt#post-1870969 Fri, 22 Dec 2017 02:07:04 +0000 Anonymous 1870969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous!<br /> Your tights look good here (more see-through).<br /> You look very appropriately dressed for the venue! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-for-velvet-dot-pencil-skirt#post-1870966 Fri, 22 Dec 2017 02:02:23 +0000 Suz 1870966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>SOOOOOO </b>pretty!! The sheer black hose make it much dressier-feeling and you look absolutely perfect for this occasion. I hope you feel as beautiful as you look. Enjoy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-for-velvet-dot-pencil-skirt#post-1870899 Thu, 21 Dec 2017 23:29:35 +0000 Christina F. 1870899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here we go! Now to hear medieval Christmas music. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-for-velvet-dot-pencil-skirt#post-1870854 Thu, 21 Dec 2017 22:01:46 +0000 Katerina 1870854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No 1 is great! Agree with you ladies on adding sheer black hose.<br /> You look very pretty! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-for-velvet-dot-pencil-skirt#post-1870824 Thu, 21 Dec 2017 21:11:05 +0000 Angie 1870824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE #1</p> <p>KILLER Deluxe. I echo <b>Suz</b> and <b>The Cat.&nbsp;</b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-for-velvet-dot-pencil-skirt#post-1870750 Thu, 21 Dec 2017 18:17:50 +0000 The Cat 1870750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great in #1. And I vote black hosiery, preferably sheer. Love your silver shoes and the different polkadots. Feminine, chic and a little playful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-for-velvet-dot-pencil-skirt#post-1870659 Thu, 21 Dec 2017 15:13:07 +0000 Zibbets 1870659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 for sure! The difference in the dots makes it more interesting than if they matched. I would add sheer black hose and red lippy. Your coloring is so pretty with this. Beautiful! </p> <p>Have fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-for-velvet-dot-pencil-skirt#post-1870658 Thu, 21 Dec 2017 15:03:31 +0000 Liz A. 1870658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so happy you got the top to match the skirt! I just love the look.&nbsp; I vote for sheer black stockings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-for-velvet-dot-pencil-skirt#post-1870649 Thu, 21 Dec 2017 14:27:37 +0000 SarahD8 1870649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would wear the silver top untucked with jeans and a cozy black cardi. It seems like it could lend itself well to festive-casual.</p> <p>Have a wonderful time at the concert! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-for-velvet-dot-pencil-skirt#post-1870630 Thu, 21 Dec 2017 13:07:59 +0000 Christina F. 1870630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>kkards, a v-neck seater is what I went for initially. A dressy one. But as I explained above, no go. The idea still works, of course. I have a burgundy cashmere sweater I can wear. </p> <p>I like the silver top but may not keep it. Not sure I have enough of a use for it, though I wish I did. It would be the perfect top for NYE parties.... but I always spend NYE with the side of the family I didn’t see at Christmas. No dressy parties. Since I have a short torso, the shoulders would probably have to come up a bit, if I do keep it. </p> <p>I’m definitely wearing number one. Number two was more something I was curious to see, but it did NOT work once I had it on. </p> <p>I will add a crystal necklace and a pashmina, likely dark green. I don’t do clutches except for very formal events (they don’t feel safe with all the city walking I do). I’m not sure the purses I have in rotation really go well with this outfit. I’m not too fussed though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-for-velvet-dot-pencil-skirt#post-1870613 Thu, 21 Dec 2017 12:34:08 +0000 Leo 1870613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 for the win!</p> <p>prettyblouse.com</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-for-velvet-dot-pencil-skirt#post-1870596 Thu, 21 Dec 2017 11:52:45 +0000 kkards 1870596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love #1! and i bet that top looks great with jeans! holiday dresses up and down...and l'd love to see the skirt with a Vneck sweater!<br />i'm on the fence with of the top in #2, try it with out bottoms, but IMO the scoop neck seems a little to "scoopy" --but this maybe an easy fix by taking up the shoulders a smidge (i have this issue at lot....) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-for-velvet-dot-pencil-skirt#post-1870472 Thu, 21 Dec 2017 01:42:42 +0000 SarahD8 1870472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yeah. #1 is fantastic. I like the pseudo-two-piece-dress effect. I think the subtle difference between the dot patterns is a feature not a bug.</p> <p>Sheer black hosiery sounds great. And I'd love to see you add one of those crystal necklaces -- something light and shiny to relate back to the shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-for-velvet-dot-pencil-skirt#post-1870465 Thu, 21 Dec 2017 01:20:07 +0000 Anonymous 1870465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Suz. #1 for the win. Sal had a good point. The top in #2 may be fab with white or light grey pants, less contrast. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-for-velvet-dot-pencil-skirt#post-1870464 Thu, 21 Dec 2017 01:19:38 +0000 Christina F. 1870464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Suz!</p> <p>Sal, I think the silver top is great but I agree that this is not its outfit. I figured I’d try since it’s festive! </p> <p>I think I can get some nylons at lunch tomorrow. Maybe sheer black, like Suz suggested. I like that idea better than nude. I maaaay have some and I should check. I reorganized my wardrobe recently and our less used items like that in a less accessible place. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-lab-for-velvet-dot-pencil-skirt#post-1870461 Thu, 21 Dec 2017 01:12:39 +0000 Sal 1870461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1 is the winner, it looks great!!</p> <p>I agree with Suz re hosiery but the black are fine if lighter ones are not possible.&nbsp; You look very pretty here and I think the jewelry will be fab.</p> <p>I like the top in 2 but I think that tucked in and high contrast is a hard combination to wear - whereas the column of dark is a slam dunk.&nbsp; I think the silver top would be great with slim black pants though untucked. </p>