https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-schplanning-who-needs-it Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 28 May 2026 22:51:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-schplanning-who-needs-it#post-695675 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 20:10:46 +0000 Lisa 695675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe I just can't picture the reworked outfit but I say pass on the skirt. It doesn't seem to have that "edge" I associate with your usual style. Fun striped shirt here though, I can see that working really well with denim shorts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-schplanning-who-needs-it#post-695232 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:10:09 +0000 Suz 695232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marley, I was so relieved when I read your post. Not because you had this frustrating experience, but because now I know I'm not the only one who's "beautiful on the bed" outfits are a TOTAL bust when I actually put them on. Either the proportion's wrong, or they just don't feel "me" or who knows what. </p> <p>I agree with Claire that the colour of this skirt makes it extra difficult to style for someone who doesn't want to come across as sweet or cute. So, dittoing what she says. I like Una's suggestion for some structure, but the risk, with this particular skirt, is that given it's length it would have to be a cropped jacket and you said you didn't want to go there. Maybe it just needs a new home. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-schplanning-who-needs-it#post-695224 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:47:54 +0000 Anonymous 695224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marley, you CRACK me up! And I can relate. I think it's the skirt's color that is hard to style too. Even if you wore it with all neutrals to tone it down, it's still a whole lotta skirt! I have a full hot pink skirt that is becoming an orphan in my closet. In the spring, I was excited about brights, color blocking and *fun* colors. I made outfits on the bed that looked fantastic with that skirt. I've seen other people wear hot pink skirts with black T's and I've tried those too. In the end, it's the color that makes me feel funny, and *not me*. Like a clown or something. So I totally get the popsicle feeling. I hope Una's and Jyoti's suggestions work for you, but if not, can it be dyed? I love the shape of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-schplanning-who-needs-it#post-695163 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 06:39:25 +0000 Jyoti 695163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like Rae's idea. I tend to wear a lot of colourful longer skirts in a more minimalist colour-blocked style like what Rae linked. Here's the kind of aesthetic I imagine working with the skirt in a similar manner.</p> <p><a href="http://www.fashionsalade.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Jil-Sander.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.fashionsalade.com/w.....Sander.jpg</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-schplanning-who-needs-it#post-695162 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 06:23:04 +0000 catgirl 695162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marley, I'm suggesting a regular length tuxedo jacket or something to hold in the hips of the skirt. When I feel too girly in a skirt, it is usually because it feels too puffy/frilly, and I need something structured to counteract that flowy/puffiness. Does that make any sense? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-schplanning-who-needs-it#post-695153 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 05:45:34 +0000 Marley 695153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm looking at these pics again. Man, I hate this outfit. I can't believe that I actually walked out the door in it. I appreciate all of your suggestions about toughening it up a bit with a jacket, studded top, etc. The thing is - I think I'm over that look - it just seems like it is so common - everywhere I look there is a woman wearing a version of the cropped jacket with a dress, skirt, etc. - I'm kind of bored with it. I *do like that slouchy top with the black shoes in the pic that Rae posted so I'll look around in my closet and see if I can find something similar and then post pics again tomorrow. Thanks girlfriends for your help! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-schplanning-who-needs-it#post-695147 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 05:26:34 +0000 Deborah 695147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In agreement with AG and Rae:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-schplanning-who-needs-it#post-695145 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 05:21:43 +0000 Lyn D. 695145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the skirt is quite soft and requires a fairly no-nonsense plain fitted top and non-girly shoes to work for you. Rae's pic is spot on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-schplanning-who-needs-it#post-695141 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 05:07:21 +0000 jayne 695141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am all with you Marley. I feel it is too feminine for my style and yours is even 'cooler' than mine. As in tough. So I think you can leave it behind. But for other outfits, a pretty scarf can add softness and they don't cost a fortune so you can play a bit. I love your style though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-schplanning-who-needs-it#post-694852 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:16:38 +0000 Janet 694852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think a tank top and cropped denim jacket would make this skirt work for you -- I like it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-schplanning-who-needs-it#post-694850 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:13:12 +0000 Freckles 694850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Advice given above sounds perfect if you have those items in your closet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-schplanning-who-needs-it#post-694780 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 23:01:33 +0000 Mita 694780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The skirt is fun. Agree 100% with AG and R. The shirt with it is the problem </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-schplanning-who-needs-it#post-694777 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 22:57:56 +0000 rae 694777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE that skirt, Marley! </p> <p>I think it needs some edge or modern lines... slouchy linen sweater? Black gladiators? Plain tank? I'm seeing Helmut Lang here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-schplanning-who-needs-it#post-694775 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 22:57:31 +0000 catgirl 694775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marley, too funny! I find I learn as much from what I hate wearing as what I love sometimes. I think you could pair this skirt with a tougher top (say, a studded t-shirt) or a tuxedo jacket and butch it up a bit... It's a little twee for you if styled conventionally. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-schplanning-who-needs-it#post-694766 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 22:52:04 +0000 Marley 694766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have had every intentiion this week to PLAN out my outfits each day in advance - so I could participate with MaryK in her "week of oufits." Well, it hasn't turned out so well for me and the main reason (I think) is that my days are so wide open when it comes to what I'm going to be doing, that I really don't' know how I need to dress until that day actually comes around.</p> <p>However, I DID plan my outfit yesterday - and it was a total bust. Pics below. One of my sisters had sent me this skirt because she's really short and it didn't look very good on her, so I thought I'd give it a go. What a difference it is between laying items out on a bed, and actually wearing them on your body! I HATED this outfit. I felt like a popsicle. It was just too, too sweet for me. In fact, I came home at noon and changed into some denim cut-offs and felt much better! </p> <p>Do you think there is any hope for this skirt? How would you style it for a woman who works hard, is independent, but likes to have just a touch of "soft" in her outfits? (me!)</p> <p>Sorry about the quality of the pics. My camera is not cooperating with me. </p> <p>Pic 1 - me trying the half tuck look. HA! No way! I could tell just by looking in the mirror that this was soooooo wrong.<br /> Pic 2 - showing you all the flowy aspect of the skirt - which I kind of like<br /> Pic 3 - shirt tied at waist side view<br /> Pic 4 - shirt tied at waist front view</p> <p>Thanks for your input! </p>