https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/posting-wiw-educational-or-self-indulgent Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:44:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/posting-wiw-educational-or-self-indulgent/page/3#post-398283 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 09:17:40 +0000 Manda 398283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've not posted my own WIW as I've not had a chance to as yet. </p> <p>However, I love checking out the WIWs from other forum members. I find it very useful in learning about style and also for thinking about my own clothes and how to create an outfit from my own wardrobe. So thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/posting-wiw-educational-or-self-indulgent/page/3#post-398237 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 04:45:13 +0000 lyn* 398237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also adore your WIW, Rae, because you're a similar size to me, and am addicted to second hand shopping too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/posting-wiw-educational-or-self-indulgent/page/3#post-398201 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 03:24:35 +0000 Deborah 398201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, I always enjoy seeing what you are wearing and what you are trying out (i.e. the white jeans). You come across to me as a lovely, kind, fun and BEAUTIFUL woman. Its sad the negative things that we sometimes believe about ourselves and wonderful when it is turned around and the truth is revealed ie YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL.<br /> I for one look forward to your WIW's </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/posting-wiw-educational-or-self-indulgent/page/3#post-397835 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:06:08 +0000 rae 397835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been saving this thread for a chance to really sit down and read everyone's thoughtful comments. I also would sometimes worry if I came across vain or a braggart if I didn't have a specific question to ask, but I agree with one of the other comments that it'd be hard to expect good keep or return/toss advice if the forum was not familiar with my style. So that part of it is definitely practical - WIWs build up a rubric against which new purchases can be measured. </p> <p>The other part? Well, I'm shamelessly addicted to praise. After feeling ugly for a long time, the positive reinforcement has really helped improve my self-image and confidence. And that's a good thing, too, because in taking pics to get praise I also end up with a great visual record of my outfits. Vain and proud! Is that redundant? lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/posting-wiw-educational-or-self-indulgent/page/3#post-397651 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:40:00 +0000 MsMary 397651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Heh. You say "boost my vanity" like it's a BAD thing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/posting-wiw-educational-or-self-indulgent/page/3#post-397614 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:57:41 +0000 Shauntelle 397614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have only posted a couple WIW but I want to get back to posting more (once I have a new camera) because I find the feedback invaluable... also, just reading everyone else's WIW's gives me so much inspiration and encourages me to fully develop my own sense of style. I dress much better since I started visiting YLF and I think part of it was the encouragement from everyone to dress my body the way it was and to stop thinking badly about what I perceived as my flaws... so yes, I guess I post for pats on the back too, but it's all very encouraging and educational to me, rather than something I use to boost my vanity. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/posting-wiw-educational-or-self-indulgent/page/3#post-397599 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:42:07 +0000 Isabel 397599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great thread !! </p> <p>I think that this is also a very strong community of women who are to and looking for support. It is nice to have someone give one Kudos. I also think that the women here are very open to suggestions. I find that it nice to have a bunch of cheerleaders on you shoulder going, " You go girl, be brave !"</p> <p>People look for that feedback at work, in recreation, and so on...why not in fashion and confidence building ? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/posting-wiw-educational-or-self-indulgent/page/3#post-397590 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:22:14 +0000 Angie 397590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for bumping, Fruitful. Deborah, that was heartfelt and touching. I am glad that you feel that way and we are thrilled to have you on board of our forum. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/posting-wiw-educational-or-self-indulgent/page/3#post-397552 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:24:49 +0000 Kristen 397552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad this thread got bumped to the top again; when I don't come every day I can miss some good conversations! :(</p> <p>When I first started coming to YLF (almost 3 years ago!), it was common practice among a number of members to post a week's set of daily outfits, which was something I LOVED. I learned a lot seeing the variety they could wear in a week, how different occasions could dress up or down a outfit with just a couple of tweaks, and most of all how you could wear the same piece so many different ways over time. I cannot tell you how much Shiny's posts influenced me! I was just starting on my style evolution, so I eagerly joined in and posted my own.</p> <p>Over time, the week's worth of daily outfits kind of faded away on the forum as those members got busy and either left or started lurking, but I still loved the practice, so I started my own blog so I could continue to document my transitions and my style changes without boring everyone here. I don't dispense a lot of general fashion advice, but I do talk about things *I* have learned from my own specific experience, like some key areas to concentrate on when you want to look polished. Today's afternoon post for example is about why one striped dress works and another doesn't. </p> <p>Now if I post an outfit here at all it is because I have a question about it and I need my favorite fashionistas' advice. I think daily outfits (sorry, can't get used to calling them "WIWs" yet) are a great tool on YLF, and I really like the ability to load them up directly on the site now instead of having to provide a link to Flickr. The feedback is immediate, and I get to hear from people who have very different styles and tastes than I do, so I get a wider viewpoint than my fellow bloggers sometimes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/posting-wiw-educational-or-self-indulgent/page/3#post-397508 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 07:26:15 +0000 Fruitful 397508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deborah, I didn't realise you were new(ish), what a beautiful post - just wanted to bump it so it gets read ^_^ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/posting-wiw-educational-or-self-indulgent/page/3#post-396874 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:28:31 +0000 Deborah 396874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a relatively new member here at YLF. I came across the site about two or three months ago when I was 'surfing the net' for something fashion related (cant remember what). I registered and immediately started looking at the WIW posts. It was (and remains) so refreshing to see what other 'normal' women are wearing (and yes I include Angie in this - Angie... you don't TELL us what we SHOULD wear, you make suggestions, you don't promote only high end, high price garments, you are in touch with budgets and real life commitments... I could go on but let's just say I think you are lovely, and like the other ladies on the forum, I feel I can call you a friend.</p> <p>I have only posted two outfits to date and love to read and comment on others posts. Over the couple of months I have been here I feel that I have become part of a community of women who have a shared interest in looking good and having fun with fashion. Fashion and styling is my vice, (one of) my passion(s), and my hobby and I have recently relocated and have moved away from friends who share this interest. </p> <p>I feel that I have made a new group of friends here who I can "talk" fashion with,</p> <p> My desire to post outfits is motivated by a number of things. I see posting outfits as a "sharing of oneself", we make ourselves quite vulnerable by opening ourselves up to others thoughts, opinions, etc. I enjoy receiving advice and suggestions from other forum members. Its amazing how someone else can see so clearly what is working or what isn't, or what you could add, or what needs to go:) I also like to post to share something that I think looks good, maybe someone else will enjoy looking at it like I enjoy looking at all your beautiful outfits and yes it is lovely to receive such positive and affirming comments. Its also fun to share a new purchase. I am also inspired by the women here on a daily basis to try new things and step out of my comfort zone , and who knows maybe occasionally I might inspire someone.</p> <p>I would suggest that this is the healthiest fashion forum I have every experienced. The sensitivity and care shown for one another is unique.</p> <p>Apologies if I have gone a little of topic... for some reason this all spilt out xxx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/posting-wiw-educational-or-self-indulgent/page/3#post-396840 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 05:46:15 +0000 yellowgirl 396840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been trying to catch up on some threads, and definitely wanted to comment on this one. The WIW posts are some of my favorites, too. This was actually the thing that drew me into the forum after I found Angie's blogs.<br /> I was finding it almost impossible to draw any sort of inspiration from fashion magazines b/c I just didn't see how any of it was relevant to "real life". Then, I found the forum and I saw so many stylish women who were rocking looks that I could totally see myself wearing! It's exactly what I was looking for!<br /> Finally, I got the nerve up to post a few WIWs. I'm so new in my style journey that I decided to post pics to get feedback - I truly do want to improve in this area and objectivity is so important.<br /> I love it when the Veteran members post - even though you may feel as though everybody has seen your style. I'm new to the forum and would love to see your pics as they are all new to me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/posting-wiw-educational-or-self-indulgent/page/3#post-396282 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:50:06 +0000 Transcona Shannon 396282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've never posted a WIW (at least not yet) due to confidence issues - but I love looking at others as it gives me ideas and even sometimes validates that something I thought would look good together actually does. The posts offer real women with real clothing and real budgets - all that I can relate to. I've already tried a few outfits of my own inspired by pics posted by others and that is truly what I find the most useful from the WIW posts - INSPIRATION. Please don't stop ladies - and maybe one day, I'll even join you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/posting-wiw-educational-or-self-indulgent/page/3#post-396262 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:29:37 +0000 Aunty 396262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see what you are saying.</p> <p>For me I joined YLF because I like dressing well and I had no one to talk to who had the same interest. Also I felt I was getting stuck in a rut. I could have easily ended up with the dreaded frump label from not seeing the new things out there and at least giving them a try.</p> <p>The other reason is over the last 3 years my body shape has changed quite dramatically. This has freaked me out quite a bit, probably more than I have admitted outside of the forum.You wonderful people are helping me to see myself as I am rather than as I think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/posting-wiw-educational-or-self-indulgent/page/3#post-396182 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 13:36:48 +0000 celia 396182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Malina, I think you posted this just on time.I do wonder sometimes why would I post WIW when I don't have anything to ask or anything new to show but from most of the answers here I also agree that what makes posting WIW in this forum is the quality of the forum itself.<br /> We all love fashion, we all want to look fab and sharing our outfits in here is like sharing with your friends, giving and receiving praise and advice.I don't see it as self indulgent because as much as I like to receive a boost I also like to see other people WIW and say that they look fab or give suggestions when they ask for it.<br /> As for blogs, I used to have one where sometimes I posted WIW(among other things).I did it because I was home with a small baby and it made me accountable.Knowing that I wanted to post WIW made me dress, make an effort.<br /> I do follow some purely WIW blogs and love some of them.What you wear is a part of your creativity and I feel happy that people share.<br /> As for your WIW 's I do love to see them and find really interesting your thought process on them.</p> <p>@Kari-I'm glad I've met you trough your blog also. I swear one of this days I will fly to Seattle just to meet you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/posting-wiw-educational-or-self-indulgent/page/2#post-396116 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 07:05:29 +0000 Lynne 396116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>yay, KTP! </p> <p>Anja, you raise a good point. I too, was nervous about posting, so I built up to it with a few OT pics - new cushions on my sofa, a made-over mantel. Interestingly, after my husband had been sick, my perspective on a lot of things changed, and posting a WIW didn't seem such a biggie anymore. Needless to say, I haven't stopped :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/posting-wiw-educational-or-self-indulgent/page/2#post-396111 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 06:53:41 +0000 Katiepea 396111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have found looking at how you all pull together your WiW posts to be invaluable for seeing how women in REAL LIFE situations can dress in a way that is appropriate and yet still look fabulous and stylish. I've learnt so much from you all. </p> <p>From my personal perspective, when I post WiW posts, I'm still asking for approval, suggestions or directions, because I recognise I have a lonnnnnngggg way to go to have the outside appearance reflect the inside spirit. From a practical viewpoint, I live in a household full of boys (even the cat is male!) and haven't got any close female relatives to ask (no mum, no sisters etc), so have found it wonderful to think of you as all like shopping and style "sister's in arms".</p> <p>And if there is just a wee bit about posting a WiW that IS self indulgent, I figure if it's good for the soul, makes me smile and doesn't harm anyone - who really cares? x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/posting-wiw-educational-or-self-indulgent/page/2#post-396107 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 06:40:17 +0000 Fruitful 396107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just reading over the latest replies and realised I ignored the title question. So yeah, in a roundabout way my response = I don't want to post WIW to be "educated" - not a bit (even though I learn heaps from others' WIW). I want to post them for pure unadulterated self-indulgence! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/posting-wiw-educational-or-self-indulgent/page/2#post-395837 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 21:47:57 +0000 Aziraphale 395837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tend to respond to WIW only occasionally, mainly because I don't post them myself. I only have so much time to check out this blog, after all. :-)</p> <p>Having said that, I think it's an absolutely smashing idea. Totally useful if you want help with how to style something, or you're trying to decide between two items/outfits etc, or even if you just want a bit of reassurance/positive feedback. There are lots of women here who spend a lot of time thinking about this sort of thing, so what better place to come for advice and opinions! BUT, for me personally, the only times I've ever had the urge to post when I'm feeling like a real sassy smarty-pants -- so I guess that means, in my case, there's a big element of self indulgence. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/posting-wiw-educational-or-self-indulgent/page/2#post-395828 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 21:40:33 +0000 Anonymous 395828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was reluctant at first for privacy issues, but you nurture such a great community around YLF that I eased myself into WIW's. I don't own a tripod/ a good camera but I still posted a couple of wiws mostly for looks a bit out of my comfort zone, when I needed reassurance/advice/tips and tricks how to make them better. And it was fun. I got so involved, that during my vacation last week I thought "I should do a WIW about these new shoes/my love of polka dots" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/posting-wiw-educational-or-self-indulgent/page/2#post-395805 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 21:11:19 +0000 Patty 395805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i come at this site from the loner wallflower artist, used to backhanded comments/compliments and just blend in side of things. I feel safe here. I know I can get good information from the posts and constructive criticisms (gauntlets not kid gloves) I respect from any repliers to the WIWs posts. You have no idea how much I learn here--learn laughed and cried I must say. And I have opened my eyes to many more things.<br /> This site has it's audience and it seems to maintain the dignity and respect, decorum, acceptability, givingness and beauty that comes from Angie and Greg--yes this fish stinks from the head down LOL ( It's funny--crude talk is so darling around here!! ) And we all seem to keep to these unspoken rules out of the same respect given back--now that is power.<br /> I am happy in your self indulgences--you are welcome to them and from what I read above we've all profited!<br /> AND&gt;&gt;&gt;how and what you dress and present yourselves makes soo much more sense when we know the wearers lifestyle--modeled magazine shots are eye candy---you women show me how it works in real life! I hope I can get to a point of self indulgence. </p> <p>And with my previous post on the newspaper article---she has her audience and it has given her a new career with her own web community--you go girl! But I know where I fit.</p> <p>Meanwhile--I do the odd card and cartoons for laughs and indulgences : </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/posting-wiw-educational-or-self-indulgent/page/2#post-395590 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:37:59 +0000 Lynne 395590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Malina, bless you for looking at both sides of the discussion! It shows how open minded you are.....and the responses above illustrate the answer so clearly. This is a diverse and supportive and inspirational community, and Angie, your WIWs are THE BEST. You always explain the thought process behind your outfits, and why they work, and why you 'break the rules' , AND you bend over backwards - for free - helping us to sort out our style dilemma's. The blog we discussed on Patti's thread was, as you say, an eye candy site, and the lass is perfectly free to do that. But comparing it to YLF? Apples and oranges - this site is about constructive input, support, and cheering each other on. As we've all experienced :).</p> <p>I didn't post wiws for ages, and I always felt as if I was benefitting so much from your inspiration and not giving back. I feel that I am contributing by posting, and I appreciate the constructive input, especially if the response is diverse. And if there are compliments? Well, they make my day :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/posting-wiw-educational-or-self-indulgent/page/2#post-395548 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:38:42 +0000 lynne 395548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What an interesting thread! The only pictures I've posted were for problem solving, and that's the kind of thread I tend to read more often. I don't post WIWs because<br /> 1. I'm lazy<br /> 2. I don't think I'm that interesting<br /> 3. I don't want to appear self indulgent<br /> I don't think that way about those who DO post WIWs, its just my own insecurities. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/posting-wiw-educational-or-self-indulgent/page/2#post-395199 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:32:19 +0000 Fruitful 395199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE to see WIWs. It's how I've stumbled across so many style blogs; usually searching for an image of someone wearing something I'm curious about.</p> <p>I haven't posted any proper ones yet though. I'd love to but I have some reservations, and they're not about shyness, privacy or anything like that.</p> <p>When I get the urge to post, it's because I like my outfit and feel like going, "hey, check this out!" BUT my difficulty is the response I expect to get (if any). I see the WIW culture here as being very much about workshopping. So someone posts an outfit, and people respond with a combination of praise/reassurance and critical suggestions (like, have you tried pairing this with X? What about a shorter hemline? Could you swap those pumps out for flats... etc etc).</p> <p>The truth is I don't want to workshop my outfits! I want to mix them, play with them, and wear them! If I posted them and then got all that feedback, I'd feel like I just handed in an essay then got told to rework it and hand it in again! lol.</p> <p>I just want to play with my toys and go, hey, look at my toys! And if you think my toys are cool then we have a little bonding moment over that! Or something. I don't want to feel like I have to go back to work over my outfit. I just don't have the energy at this point in my life! </p> <p>I also don't want the amount of reassurance I sometimes see. If someone likes my outfit I'd love to hear it but I don't want them to labour to boost my confidence (there is a difference between simply complimenting someone vs reassuring them).</p> <p>Some people thrive on both the reassurance and the constructive criticism. But I think these responses are part of the culture of this forum and occur even when the OP doesn't specifically ask for them. And for me, they would take the fun out of it.</p> <p>On a practical note, I think getting a gorillapod would help me start posting WIWs for sure! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/posting-wiw-educational-or-self-indulgent/page/2#post-395079 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 20:04:31 +0000 Lisa 395079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I post WIW's for all of the same reasons as everyone else. I have found photos tell me a lot about my outfits and since I've already taken a picture why not share it? I learn a lot form other's WIW posts and figure I should contribute too. Sometimes I am uncertain on an outfit and the feedback helps. And other times I think something looks super and it's extra special when others concur. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/posting-wiw-educational-or-self-indulgent/page/2#post-395070 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 19:46:42 +0000 RandomThoughts (Andrea) 395070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel, at least here at YLF, the WIWs are more sharing/teaching/learning with a small side of self-indulgence.</p> <p>I LOVE to see WIWs. I find them inspiring. They give me ideas on looks I like, proportions, color combos and shopping! I also love to see how various posters put the same items to work in different ways. </p> <p>I post WIWs for help to improve and also just as a way to share. It can't be all about me looking and learning from all of the lovely ladies of YLF all of the time. And of course it feels great when someone gives you a compliment. Who wouldn't love that? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/posting-wiw-educational-or-self-indulgent/page/2#post-395066 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 19:41:36 +0000 bj1111 395066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>posting wiw requires a lot of bravery from ordinary women who don't have an exhibitionist streak, so everyone who has exposed herself--KUDOS. also, a little self love is required to face a world that isn't always loving us back. again, if posting wiw and getting warm feedback from this community replenishes this in us, then more power to the community.</p> <p>@anna and angie--i do understand that saying nothing may be the kindest cut of all...but due to the nature of the site...silence can be misinterpreted as not having been viewed/seen. of course, i would prefer criticism tosilence, but this is a personality thing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/posting-wiw-educational-or-self-indulgent/page/2#post-395046 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 19:05:19 +0000 Kari 395046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, just for me personally, I will admit that there is definitely a self-indulgent element there. It's fun to snap photos of outfits I'm feeling really good about and share them and receive compliments - it feels good, and sometimes it's helpful to have that boost when I'm not feeling confident. I won't pretend that I don't do that. If that's self-centered, so be it. :)<br /> But I do try to return the favor. I feel bad when I post a WIW thread and either don't have time to respond to comments that were left, or haven't had time to be as active on the forum and commenting on other's posts. I feel selfish when that happens, and am more likely to lurk and not post my own threads if I know I'm going to be too busy.</p> <p>I did have a style blog of my own for a while. I've never pretended to be an expert or dispense advice - from the beginning, it has been an experiment in my own style evolution, figuring out what works for me and what doesn't, and documenting the process. Also, knowing that I was going to be photographing and posting what I was wearing really gave me an incentive to put some extra efforts towards getting dressed, looking polished, and stretching my boundaries and creativity. I received some very helpful compliments from other bloggers who were also undergoing their own process of discovering their own style, and also met some wonderful people - among them, our very own Celia, who I am very glad to have got to know.</p> <p>Ultimately, though, I decided that right now I don't have enough time to consistently devote attention to blogging and to interacting regularly with the blogging community. In contrast, on YLF, it's okay if I duck in and out when I'm too busy to have a regular presence. If I don't feel like posting what I wore, I don't have any self-imposed pressure. If I have an outfit (or even a week!) when I feel that something just isn't working, or I'm trying something out, I can post it here and get some very valuable advice or helpful suggestions, or just encouragement to keep trying. Malina, I love what you said about feeling that you are in a dressing room with girlfriends trying to figure out what works. That's exactly the vibe that I get here, and I am grateful for the wonderful personalities and diverse style perspectives that are represented on the forum, as well as Angie and Greg's efforts to foster a collaborative, safe community where one can receive genuine feedback, but not worry about being personally attacked.</p> <p>Another reason why I post WIW regularly is not only to document my own style transformation, but because I receive *so* much benefit and inspiration from seeing other posters/bloggers' WIW posts. From the beginning, when I was lurking without posting for such a long time on the forum, I got so much enjoyment out of looking at what others were wearing - how they were incorporating new trends or finding their own style niche or responding to advice from Angie or other posters. I do feel like it could be some use to others who have the same experience if I post my own outfits, and it's been very helpful to me personally to do so.</p> <p>Anna, if you don't mind me calling you out particularly in response to your comment above - your style is very different and much more edgy and fashion forward than mine - and as a slow adopter, I don't always automatically get what you are going for. But I love, love, love to see what you wear. I love your daring and your willingness to always try something new - your style is anything but stagnant. And really, you challenge my eye and get me to appreciate a style perspective that I really hand't considered before - and if anything, I think that having the opportunity to meet you several times in person, and see how well your style meshes with your exuberant, outgoing personality, makes me understand and appreciate your style more. I hope that you understand that I mean this as a total compliment in terms of how you inspire a very, very modern-classic, slow adopter to take more risks and try new things more than I did before. </p> <p>And I feel that way about others who are more daring and fashion forward than I am... I just get something out of seeing what others are wearing and trying out, even if my personal style is much more subdued and different. I feel that we're so lucky here to have a community where we aren't forced into little style clones of one another - we do rub off on each other and often emulate inspiring outfits. I don't know if I'm saying this very well. I just hope that I'm not a total naysayer to someone who has a very different style than what I'm going for.</p> <p>Anyway, I didn't mean to write a novel in response. Thanks for the inspiring thread, Mo - you've left me with a lot to think about! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/posting-wiw-educational-or-self-indulgent/page/2#post-394817 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 10:58:07 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 394817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So interesting!</p> <p>My most useful WIW post recently was a couple of outfits that weren't quite working and I learnt so much from all of the suggestions and useful criticisms that made me realise where I was going wrong. Had I applied Angie's 'when an outfit isn't working' blog post suggestions I could have worked it out for myself, but sometimes it's hard to do that when you think you've thought the outfit through already.</p> <p>I normally post when I'm trying something new, or when I feel(hope!) I've got something 'right' particularly if it's for some kind of out of the ordinary situation. </p> <p>I sometimes feels bad about posting because I feel it's asking a lot for people to look at and comment on what I'm wearing (especially as I don't feel I have much variety in my outfits) so I really appreciate reading posts from people who say they like seeing other people's WIWs.</p> <p>I also feel bad about posting comments because my comments are fairly bland to say the least! I say mostly if I like something but can rarely articulate why! I also feel I do not take the time to read all of the threads properly. </p> <p>I'm a member of the' Marianna WIW Appreciation Society' too...</p> <p>ETA this is such a warm and friendly online community that it is always easy to forget that it did not get that way by chance. As Angie said, her blog is something different in the way it approaches style and fashion. She and Greg also are very careful in the way they guide the forum, ensuring that there is no place for things to get 'out of hand' as happens elsewhere. It's appreciated! And of course Angie's outfit blog posts also set the tone and model for WIWs, with explanations of how things have been put together and why they work.</p> <p>Sorry, gone on too long... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/posting-wiw-educational-or-self-indulgent/page/2#post-394814 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 10:28:34 +0000 April 394814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@ Marianna -- I have been seriously missing your WIWs. </p> <p>Malina, I don't post WIWs very often, but when I do it's generally for one of two reasons: to ask a question, or to record an outfit I particularly liked. </p> <p>And I hope our more confident dressers continue posting WIWs, even if it feels self-indulgent. I have learned a huge amount from seeing the combinations posted by people who don't have a question to ask but are merely sharing a look with the rest of us. </p> <p>@ Angie -- bless you for creating this unique place! </p>