https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-troubleshootingneed-your-help Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:36:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-troubleshootingneed-your-help#post-1589187 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 04:45:27 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1589187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maneera, back when I wore blazers, I liked some of them with skirts and some with pants, but often I found that for me, a blazer might not go as swimmingly with both. It's a length and proportion thing, I think. Maybe that's part of what's going on here, too, because I love that blazer and skirt outfit--it is just fabulous on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-troubleshootingneed-your-help#post-1589111 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 01:41:38 +0000 Beth Ann 1589111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've gotten some great advice already --- I've been wearing long blazer over shorter top, or shorter jacket over a longer, almost tunic length this year. &nbsp;I also feel better about a red/black color combo if I add a third accent color: &nbsp;white or gray, for example.</p> <p>Love the blouse! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-troubleshootingneed-your-help#post-1588975 Tue, 01 Dec 2015 14:42:57 +0000 Angie 1588975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm boiling it down to the fit of the jeans - because not feeling great in your jeans is enough to make ANY outfit feel less than fab.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think the blazer would look peppier in this combination if it were shorter, actually. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-troubleshootingneed-your-help#post-1588972 Tue, 01 Dec 2015 14:30:41 +0000 Maneera 1588972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yup, I agree Lyn. I did pair the blazer with a skirt earlier last week and that was a far better outfit as a whole </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-troubleshootingneed-your-help#post-1588965 Tue, 01 Dec 2015 14:13:05 +0000 lyn67 1588965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous top, but an average outfit(thus not at all that bad that you think-but not perfect, either) and think it's in the pairing of this particular longer, looser fluid fit &nbsp;top and the blazer-which seems a tinny bit too snug and short, somehow. Think the blazer would still work with some thinner, stretchy tops underneath-but with this one it's only an 8:-). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-troubleshootingneed-your-help#post-1588932 Tue, 01 Dec 2015 09:07:35 +0000 Deborah 1588932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>While I am all for unconventional silhouettes, I am finding this lacking some definition and is not flattering your lovely figure. &nbsp;I think I would like to see a jacket that it nipped in at the waist:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-troubleshootingneed-your-help#post-1588926 Tue, 01 Dec 2015 07:34:03 +0000 Brooklyn 1588926@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The jeans look like pants to me, which is not necessarily a problem, but it is if that's not the look you wanted. The top is lovely on you, and I love it paired with the necklace. It's a great top for bootcut jeans. I agree a shorter or longer jacket could work better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-troubleshootingneed-your-help#post-1588924 Tue, 01 Dec 2015 07:24:41 +0000 Maneera 1588924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sally, I so get what you're saying. You're a GENIUS! </p> <p>This outfit consists of pieces that look really good on their own (when worn with other things) but do not look good together at all. I think they simply don't belong together....since neither the top nor the blazer are a true-blue classic cut. And together they create no juxtaposition or harmony either....they're best worn separately. </p> <p>Thanks a ton! </p> <p>The top is a fabourite, Lucy. Thanks </p> <p>Denise, these are high rise jeans. They don't fall off my body (thanks to curves) but I hate it when stretchy bootcuts look saggy on the thighs. Then they just remind me of baggy jeans I wore as a teenager that fit absolutely nowhere, were held up with a belt, but were 'so cool' with band tshirts. Not a look I want to revisit in public (Though I confess that I love to wear cosy oversized sweatshirts and baggy jeans at home on cold but crisp days when I know I'll be doing the laundry and ironing alongside work). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-troubleshootingneed-your-help#post-1588892 Tue, 01 Dec 2015 05:10:20 +0000 CocoLion 1588892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this looks fine as is. &nbsp;If there weren't the blazer, the top might be too horizontally cutting, slicing your body in half. &nbsp;But the jacket mitigates that. &nbsp;I'm assuming both the jacket and jeans are black and match each other for a sort of suit effect. &nbsp;If they don't match IRL, that might explain some of your unease. &nbsp;(They look matched in the photos.)</p> <p>I hear you about stretch in jeans. &nbsp;I am yanking up jeans all day long because I don't like buying them tight, I'm just resigned to it now. &nbsp;Higher rise jeans tend to slide on me less, probably because I am curvy.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-troubleshootingneed-your-help#post-1588888 Tue, 01 Dec 2015 05:04:37 +0000 Lucy 1588888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm, I almost wonder if a more shrunken jacket would look better - a longer one might be overwhelming.&nbsp;<br />It is hard to see the fit of the jeans, but with a looser top I agree fitted jeans would work best.&nbsp;<br />You look great in the top - what a great colour on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-troubleshootingneed-your-help#post-1588885 Tue, 01 Dec 2015 04:58:51 +0000 Sal 1588885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't dislike the look, but I agree I have seen you in better. &nbsp;I can't see the fit of the jeans from my screen, nor the jacket terribly well. &nbsp;I think the top length is the main issue as others have said. &nbsp;I also wonder if a touch of lightness somewhere would help - maybe a necklace with a sheen or even the right scarf to add in a third colour.</p> <p>You are a lovely classic dresser but I think this is almost too classic...but the pieces are not spectacular classic. &nbsp;Does that make sense?</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-troubleshootingneed-your-help#post-1588880 Tue, 01 Dec 2015 04:32:43 +0000 Maneera 1588880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Joy. The top is a faux tuck style and I doubt I'll be able to tuck this much fabric smoothly. I could, however, fold it and add a thick belt. The belt may keep the fabric in place and give a smoother look. Definitely worth a try....thanks for the suggestion </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-troubleshootingneed-your-help#post-1588879 Tue, 01 Dec 2015 04:17:23 +0000 Anonymous 1588879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also agree with Diane. You need a longer blazer. Can you tuck the top? At least to look at the proportions? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-troubleshootingneed-your-help#post-1588877 Tue, 01 Dec 2015 04:12:54 +0000 Maneera 1588877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Dee. Really appreciate the help </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-troubleshootingneed-your-help#post-1588876 Tue, 01 Dec 2015 04:11:50 +0000 Dee 1588876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Diane. A boyfriend blazer would be great, or you could tuck the top into higher rise jeans and just blouse it out a little. </p> <p> You look very business casual here with the dark jeans and dark blazer. For a more smart casual look, I would like to see a little more contrast.</p> <p>ETA: the fit on the jeans looks ok to me, but it's hard to tell with dark colors and photos. I hear you on the annoyance of jeans that stretch out though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-troubleshootingneed-your-help#post-1588874 Tue, 01 Dec 2015 04:08:22 +0000 Maneera 1588874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good Morning, ladies!</p> <p>I wore this outfit and did NOT love it. In theory, this should work, right! Bright crossover style top, trouser jeans in a dark color, fitted blazer. But this outfit looks odd, and I want to analyze why. </p> <p>Diane G (who is usually the first one to see my outfits) mentioned that the problem is the similar length hem of the top &amp; the blazer. She thought the blazer should be longer for this to look good (or the top should be shorter) as the hemlines are currently both battling for attention </p> <p>I also think the jeans don't fit well now. I've worn them 2-3 times this year; they were bought this year. And I am sure this is the wrong size (lose around crotch, hips, upper thighs). I sized down for the blue pair and that fits better. It's a bummer....and I hope washing the jeans in the machine will shrink them enough (may have to wash after every wear) but I DO HATE ALL THIS STUPID STRETCH in jeans sometimes. </p> <p>Any other problems you can see with the outfit? Colors? Fit? Style? I would really appreciate any help I can get. </p> <p>Thanks in advance! </p>