https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pistachio-and-caramel Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:09:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pistachio-and-caramel#post-2270977 Sun, 10 Jul 2022 16:21:50 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2270977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou, I think your crop/cropped distinction is what I was trying to get at with midriff vs cropped. </p> <p>Thanks, Kellygirl. You keep in great shape and show off your buff shoulders well, so I know you get it about liking my body to look a certain way. </p> <p>Thanks Nikki! It was a teeny bit risky buying them for this skirt when there was no way to make a return, but it seems to have worked out just fine. </p> <p>Now if the weather would just cooperate so I could wear the skirts out &amp; about! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pistachio-and-caramel#post-2270549 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 17:47:19 +0000 rachylou 2270549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the skirt outfits and just love the colour of that top for you. The top I think is one meant to be worn with something high waisted, so no skin shows. It’s cropped but not a crop top, me thinks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pistachio-and-caramel#post-2270544 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 17:22:05 +0000 kellygirl 2270544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These look great and by all means wear the cropped top! You look fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pistachio-and-caramel#post-2270529 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 16:25:01 +0000 Anonymous 2270529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Loving the green shorts in action! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pistachio-and-caramel#post-2270515 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 15:34:48 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2270515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Kathie! My son just attempted a trademark zinger, telling me it looks like I’m wearing a tube with a collar, and threw a skirt on over it. So much for matching! You are correct that the commenter i mentioned doesn’t like her own legs, but she may still have had a point about cropped + mini, at least 2 years ago. High five on wearing your own short skirts when buzzing around town! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pistachio-and-caramel#post-2270491 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 14:27:17 +0000 Kathie 2270491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I think it takes time to understand people's fashion goals, personal style, and environment on the forum. When people first join, I know my instinct is to fall back to what I think of "standard" advice, and that's colored by how/when/where I wear my own clothes. Over time, I get a better sense of people's goals, and at the same time, people's style evolves and fashion changes. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Which is all to say that I think this top looks great with the higher waisted skirts, and the shorter skirts are a signature style for you. (And since I'm a fan of above the knee skirts for certain occasions and activities on myself, I like the look in general, even if I wouldn't wear a skirt that length to work.) <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pistachio-and-caramel#post-2270488 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 14:12:40 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2270488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So many wise and kind compliments—thank you all! </p> <p>Vildly, love your “soft underbelly” idea. That, I think, the crux of it. Do *I* wish to expose a soft spot? </p> <p>As many have pointed out, I have the freedom to wear what I like, with whatever body I have. The fashion police have no jurisdiction over me &amp; my body. There are many things, fashion and otherwise, that I’m free to do but choose not to. I’m not sure where this outfit fits in. </p> <p>Kkards, interesting musings on age and body shape. My sister and her family are on vacation this week. Her ~20 year old daughters, who are bigger than me, look great—entirely at home and appropriate—in bikinis &amp; crop tops. Part of that is that they are not at court, as Jenn mentions. Part of it is likely their age. And I’m sure part of it is their confidence. </p> <p>Merwoman, MsMaven, Lyn, and others, thanks for the compliments. </p> <p>More body rambling: I am aware that I have very specific standards for my own body. I’ve told the story before of a discussion with my neighbor who insisted that 36-26-36 was an impossible ideal. I figured I’d disprove that easily by pointing out that my own, very serviceable and acceptable, but by no means exceptional, body had those measurements. Turns out she (&amp; her husband, ugh!) felt differently about my body. These days, slightly under 27, even if it’s not quite 26, feels fine to me, and I’m trying to add to my chest &amp; thighs. 28”, where i am now, was my goal when I was ~70 lbs heavier, but now doesn’t feel quite right. This is entirely vanity on my part. I won’t wear a girdle or spanx, but do have preferences for how my body should look naked (My son recently told me he thinks he looks better naked than in clothes ). I have no “standards” for how other people should look—it’s about me. This fellow I’m trying to date (&amp; who those neighbors were exceedingly interested in) has even higher expectations of his own body. That may influence me a bit, but I think the effort and care put into our bodies, not just the outcome, also attract us to each other—we met at the gym, and his Christmas present to me was fitness-related. </p> <p>Rachylou, you may have put your finger on what bugs me about this outfit—the issue might actually be with the pants, rather than the top. </p> <p>By the end of summer, which here is September, I want to be (in physical shape to be) comfortable in a strappy crop top with my funky blue pants. At that point, I’ll be ready to enjoy this top with jeans, belly &amp; all. For now I think I’d prefer the vibe of a crop top without flashing midriff. </p> <p>I do love the top, even though I was unsure of myself in that outfit. I’ve tried a couple other items with it. I recall a YLF stalwart’s comment a few years ago that a short “butt ruffle” (my phrase) skirt paired with a cardi that ended at my waist looked “like I’d wandered into the juniors department” (as the commenter put it) ie everything was too short. Idk if this has the same vibe, or if fashion has changed. </p> <p>Your thoughts, please? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pistachio-and-caramel#post-2270474 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:29:03 +0000 lyn67 2270474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have a problem with your body and think this outfit is fab! Simple and summery with the caramel&nbsp; shoes thrown in--- LOVE the white jeans with the mint top! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pistachio-and-caramel#post-2270457 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 11:24:35 +0000 Vildy 2270457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since you made me think about this :D&nbsp; I have a kind of off-the-wall answer.&nbsp; Before I get to that, I love the pistachio against your skin tone.&nbsp;<br />In the photos on my screen, it is your own skin tone that seems to provide part of the camel element and I love that.&nbsp;</p> <p>Now, here's the wacky part of my answer. Agree with others regarding your general appearance as strong and healthy. This outfit has pieces that suggest being somewhere on the way to rugged casual vs smart casual. There's a general idea about "exposing the soft underbelly", meaning vulnerability of the creature or person.&nbsp; So in my book a non-completely-toned glimpse of that is a fabulous look suggesting the strength to own and allow the world to see your vulnerability. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pistachio-and-caramel#post-2270437 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 06:27:41 +0000 rachylou 2270437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the colour combo, but I feel like there’s not quite enough midriff… or that some how the hem of the top and the waist of the jeans aren’t in the right place with respect to each other. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pistachio-and-caramel#post-2270430 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 06:02:15 +0000 Mirjana 2270430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful color combo and you look great. About midriff, I am with others. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pistachio-and-caramel#post-2270425 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 05:10:03 +0000 Bijou 2270425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A beautiful colour combination and the outfit looks fun and shows off your great figure. As for exposing my midriff, it is a no for me because I like being all tucked in. It is a question of what we are comfortable with and there should be no rules governing who should wear what, no matter the age, shape or size. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pistachio-and-caramel#post-2270414 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 04:04:59 +0000 Sal 2270414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Jenn and Kkards said - and for me these issues vary depending on the situation and my mood and my confidence.</p> <p>I do like this on you and it is a nice colour combo indeed.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pistachio-and-caramel#post-2270400 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 03:02:11 +0000 Aquamarine 2270400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really super colors together. Enjoy…you look great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pistachio-and-caramel#post-2270394 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 02:16:08 +0000 Anonymous 2270394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look mahvelous! Awesome color combo. More ice cream thoughts for me… pistachio, caramel and vanilla </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pistachio-and-caramel#post-2270359 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 23:27:32 +0000 kkards 2270359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gosh. I’m surprised at how much I love these colors together !</p> <p><div>r<i>e What do you think? Given my current shape, do I have any business wearing this top and these pants together?</i>  When it comes to these types of questions as I get older i think much more about the psychological fit than the physical fit…my body will never be what it was in my 20s, but my comfort with my self is sooo much better than it was when i was 20.   So I think the real question is do you feel comfortable in this? If yes, than wear it, and own it. If not, than pass on this exact outfit, and maybe find another way to achieve the vibe of this outfit <i><br /> </i></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pistachio-and-caramel#post-2270353 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 23:09:48 +0000 Jenn 2270353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you are well within your rights to show some belly -regardless- of what sort of shape you’re in or how old you are. Would I recommend wearing that top to court? Probably not. But to go about your life? Have fun with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pistachio-and-caramel#post-2270344 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 21:43:45 +0000 merwoman 2270344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, my eye was drawn first to this gorgeous colour combo, the little sliver of your visible midriff fits right in with tan colouring of your oxfords and bag.<br />Objectively speaking, you have a great body Fash. It’s strong, healthy and lets you live an active life. I feel it is your decision on how on how you want to dress it, do what makes you feel good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pistachio-and-caramel#post-2270339 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 21:03:43 +0000 MsMaven 2270339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look great. I'd say you are in the category: If you got it, flaunt it!&nbsp;</p> <p>However, if you don't feel comfortable, don't do it. Or save it for days you do feel comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pistachio-and-caramel#post-2270333 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 20:53:48 +0000 Cardiff girl 2270333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The colours are very pretty and fresh together.l personally don’t expose my midriff at my age but that’s my choice,if you feel comfortable with it and want to do it ,go for it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pistachio-and-caramel#post-2270249 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 17:00:06 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2270249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here’s my version of outfit #2. </p> <p>I really like the idea of tops that hint at showing midriff but don’t quite do it, or only a little slip. The rise on the pants isn’t quite as high as I thought, so there’s more than a slip of tummy here. I’m especially not happy about how my butt &amp; lower abs look. The real solution is to change that on my body, obviously, but do I need to highlight it in the meantime? I think not. After seeing the pix, I went and ordered this, which I hope will be a matching color, so I’ll have a little sweater set. <a href="https://www.esprit.eu/p/alpaca-blend--short-sleeve-cardigan-4064819720807.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.esprit.eu/p/alpaca.....20807.html</a></p> <p>What do you think? Given my current shape, do I have any business wearing this top and these pants together? </p>