https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-my-new-boyfriend Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:59:16 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-my-new-boyfriend#post-668742 Sat, 14 Jul 2012 19:55:53 +0000 Transcona Shannon 668742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Kari, Manidipa, Diana, AJ, Jeanne, krishnidoux, Deborah, Mo, Suz and DC! Your positive comments will help fuel my creative juices. Going to keep playing with these! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-my-new-boyfriend#post-666800 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:52:39 +0000 citygirldc 666800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. love those BF jeans and you do the outfits well. I may have to get me a pair. My faves are 5, 7, 8. With a bf jeans I feel like you need a closer fitting top, but that's just me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-my-new-boyfriend#post-666756 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:58:15 +0000 Suz 666756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There you go! It's the sexy boyfriend look - of COURSE your darling husband likes it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-my-new-boyfriend#post-666703 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 13:40:07 +0000 Mo 666703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#5 and #8 are the winners for me. Great jeans! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-my-new-boyfriend#post-666670 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:49:02 +0000 Deborah 666670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon this is what I was hoping to see/). You have made this look your own. #7 &amp; #8 look fab and take me back to the 80's:). I find the feminine tops balance out what I view as the masculine stylings of the BF jeans creating a very nice look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-my-new-boyfriend#post-666609 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 10:05:48 +0000 krishnidoux 666609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>7 -10 are my favourites, in particular 7! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-my-new-boyfriend#post-666608 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 10:03:50 +0000 Jjsloane 666608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great looks! Good for you. I particularly like 5, 6, and 8. I think the belt is crucial with a semituck and the size you have on and some fun pattern is great. Congratulations you have worked for it, but made it happen. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-my-new-boyfriend#post-666560 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 05:21:33 +0000 AJ 666560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm swooning over the preppy vibes of 5 and 6! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-my-new-boyfriend#post-666559 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 05:19:27 +0000 Diana 666559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 1, 7, and 8. The jeans are fantastic with the Docs, but I'm also not sure about them with the blue booties. I think I prefer BF jeans in general with chunky shoes (like platforms - you don't happen to have any of those, do you?) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-my-new-boyfriend#post-666556 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 05:12:37 +0000 ManidipaM 666556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whoa! That first outfit...! O.O Well, there goes my old theory that BFs work best with a feminine top. Huh. This is outrageously good-looking. (PS: You have been told you're a dead ringer for Jamie Lee Curtis, right?)</p> <p>And #7 puts paid to my 'not with tanks, I don't think' instinct too! Apparently it only needs the right tank. ::genuflecting in gratitude for the lesson::</p> <p>I like all the other looks too, especially the striped tops and open jacket (and esp #5 and #6) --- but I'm in the minority of those doubtful of the blue booties at the end. I wonder if it's the daintiness of the heel that is bothering me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-my-new-boyfriend#post-666477 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 03:24:18 +0000 Kari 666477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. Shannon, I'd like to nominate you for a YLF award for jumping full on into this trend and being so willing to experiment!</p> <p>#8 really speaks to me. I think I would like #4 better in a different context-without the pants rolled and with the blazer left open-but I think that combination of items has a lot of potential. </p> <p>Can you hear me applauding you all the way in Seattle? 'Cause I am! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-my-new-boyfriend#post-666441 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 02:40:31 +0000 Transcona Shannon 666441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree Una - the wash makes ALL the difference! And get this - hubby likes them! I thought for sure he wouldn't, but he thinks they looks really cool with my Docs. He actually suggested I look for an oversized white button down to wear with them - who knew! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-my-new-boyfriend#post-666436 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 02:37:32 +0000 catgirl 666436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just to add, another reason I feel these are brilliant is that the wash makes them seem a bit slouchier than they might actually be - like an optical illusion. So you don't need all the extra fabric and accompanying insecurity. A lighter wash doesn't have that same effect. </p> <p>I can't rave enough about these on you, Ceit, and everyone else who has been rocking them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-my-new-boyfriend#post-666430 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 02:30:53 +0000 Transcona Shannon 666430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whew! So glad I'm not completely off the mark with these ideas. Thank you so much for the feedback.</p> <p>It's always so interesting to read all the differing opinions. I learn so much from all of you. I like the length I have the jeans rolled to here with the two pairs of Docs, but am wondering if they should be a little longer with the Docs boots? I also think a substantial shoe with a heel is key for these being successful for me.</p> <p>JulieJohn - you made me laugh out loud with your "so much action in one afternoon" comment - too funny!</p> <p>Una - I think you might be right. I think I might end up loving these after all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-my-new-boyfriend#post-666416 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 02:14:17 +0000 Anonymous 666416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dying. What the HECK were you so worried about???!?!? :)</p> <p>I have a pair of leopard oxfords on my wish list, along with a plain leather pair. I'm so ready to pull the trigger on them after seeing similar styles here with your BFs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-my-new-boyfriend#post-666397 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 01:34:46 +0000 rae 666397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the red blazer with these! The longer jacket makes the rise of the jeans look a little lower, plus the structured and feminine piece is a great balance to the manly jeans. You look like you are having a lot of fun with this style. :)</p> <p>I am curious to see the new version of the Sungs, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-my-new-boyfriend#post-666387 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 01:23:49 +0000 catgirl 666387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, what was it you were agonizing about? I find it hard to remember, looking at these fab stylings. You are going to live in these now, I promise you. </p> <p>#7 &amp; #8 speak to my heart. But others here have different favorites. That tells you how versatile these really are!</p> <p>No looking back now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-my-new-boyfriend#post-666366 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:56:45 +0000 merwoman 666366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now that's how it's done...stylin the BF!<br /> LOVE #8, then 5 and 1. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-my-new-boyfriend#post-666365 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:54:00 +0000 Traci 666365@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#4 is my hands down favorite! I also really love them with the leopard docs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-my-new-boyfriend#post-666362 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:50:34 +0000 Echo 666362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done! I LOVE looks 5, 6 and 8! I am so glad you have decided to keep these fantastic jeans! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-my-new-boyfriend#post-666360 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:47:46 +0000 JulieJohn 666360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! I love #1 and #6, but all the looks have great potential. Like your attitude in #1 too, you look like you're waiting for Fonzie outside the malt shop. Dig it!</p> <p>Your new boyfriend is so lucky. Most boyfriends don't get to see that much action in one afternoon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-my-new-boyfriend#post-666359 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:46:10 +0000 Abie 666359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1-3 LOVE!<br /> 4 - I don't love this one. Something reads off to me like the top would go better with sleeker jeans or a skirt. I can't quite put my finger on it.<br /> 5 LOVE!<br /> 6-8 LOVE!<br /> 9-10 - The top works great with the jeans but I'm not loving those booties with the jeans near as much as I like the loafers or the black booties. The same top with the black booties would be awesome. </p> <p>Maybe the blue ones would be better if the jeans were lower where the top of the bootie was covered. Though... I think those booties would be fine to me with a skirt. I can't really articulate why I don't love them in this combo. </p> <p>You've put together some really cool combinations here. It's amazing to me how one pair of Jeans can give a slew of tops a whole new vibe. You have given me some really good inspiration for when mine get here. You really rock these and I'm so glad you decided to keep. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-my-new-boyfriend#post-666354 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:42:15 +0000 annagybe 666354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#7 and #8 are my favorites. In fact that's how I'm wear them. You could also try to your leopard booties with those toppers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-my-new-boyfriend#post-666352 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:38:16 +0000 Anonymous 666352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love 8 in particular, but they all look really good, what fun! I hear you on the crushing heat -- the only thing that lets me wear mine is the punishing A/C.</p> <p>I think you will have a great time working them into your wardrobe -- I see a couple looks I want to try and recreate with some of my pieces!</p> <p>ETA -- ok I scrutinized them again -- I don't think the booties in the last 2 pics work as nicely as the other shoes you chose. Something about the loose boot and loose leg fights -- I know that is how they styled them on the Gap site but I thought that looked off there too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-my-new-boyfriend#post-666350 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:34:54 +0000 Abie 666350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, I can't get past how awesome #1 is!! I will keep looking, but I might need those shoes! Those are super awesome with the BF jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-my-new-boyfriend#post-666347 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:29:13 +0000 Transcona Shannon 666347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>....jeans, that is!</p> <p>I've decided to keep the Gap BF jeans and challenge myself to learn a new style. I'll consider it a fun adventure! Besides, I'm now committed to keeping them since I cut off the tags as well as two inches of excess fabric at the hem. I've tried my first attempt at pegging (thank you for the link Anna!) - haven't quite got it right I don't think, but I'll get it figured out.</p> <p>These are a few first go's at how to style these jeans. Because we have such tremendous heat during the summer, these will not be worn until September rolls around. I have other ideas I want to try, but let's start with these.</p> <p>Please let me know which ones you think work and which ones don't - and why those ones don't. I'll be very curious to see if your choices match mine. Would love your insight - thanks!</p> <p>P.S. Sorry for the lack of a cami in pics #9/10 - I will obviously wear one when I got out in this sweater!</p> <p>BTW - remember the Alfred Sung BF jeans in the lighter wash? Well, I couldn't find the receipt anywhere and tried to return them but was declined. Well, no biggie as I had only ended up paying $14 with a 30% sale. So I've hacked off the legs and they are now a fabulous pair of lighter wash BF shorts! </p>