https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problematic-skirt-and-vest Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:59:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problematic-skirt-and-vest#post-452446 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:16:08 +0000 catgirl 452446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see no problem with the skirt! It's how my leather pencil skirt fits me. I agree with Angie, you don't want it to be too tight...</p> <p>And the black outfit looks fab to me. Sorry, no help from t his quarter! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problematic-skirt-and-vest#post-452432 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:48:54 +0000 rachylou 452432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both outfits. They're bold. Just stand tall! Like you are doing in the pics :)</p> <p>Maybe the skirt could be altered, if it's in danger of slipping downward? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problematic-skirt-and-vest#post-452359 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:23:34 +0000 Mander 452359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to say what San said -- perhaps the vest with different shoes? I think it's cool but it could look like a costume if you have too much black leather at once. Or a dominatrix. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problematic-skirt-and-vest#post-452348 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:05:40 +0000 Anonymous 452348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love both! I was going to suggest sheer black hose with the skirt, but I just read Angie's reply and really like the idea of something textured. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problematic-skirt-and-vest#post-452289 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:09:50 +0000 Angie 452289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the fit of the leather skirt! I think you lose the elegance when they are too tight. Add textured hose to that outfit and it's k-word worthy. </p> <p>As you know, I like the dramatic vest best with a low contrast top. The all black or tonal outfit is the way to go. KILLER. You *can* lighten up your shoes. But as far as the top goes, I vote low contrast and no belt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problematic-skirt-and-vest#post-452237 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:51:27 +0000 Laura 452237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kyle, the vest is uber dramatic and fab. You need to get comfortable wearing it, that's all. It is an attention-grabbing item. So wear it with confidence -- remember Karen's inspiring post from today with her fur collared sweater!</p> <p>As for the leather skirt, you definitely don't want a skintight leather skirt, but also it shouldn't be baggy as there is always the potential for stretch as you wear it. I always find it hard to judge fit from forum photos, but does it slide around backwards or do other annoying skirt tricks? If so I would return it. If not, the color is divine and I think you will wear it loads. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problematic-skirt-and-vest#post-452234 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:46:47 +0000 Deborah 452234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kyle, I think both look great. The vest does look good combined with lower contrast colors but the white works too. It's quite a dramatic piece and I love it on you. The skirt also looks great to me. I think it may be the way you are standing or the skirt may need pressing. The brown and black is a very nice combination. Love them both. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problematic-skirt-and-vest#post-452206 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 06:39:10 +0000 AJ 452206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the vest with a low contrast top. </p> <p>I think you look great in it, but maybe your hesitation stems from a possible Las Vegas showgirl silhouette? For some reason, that's what first popped into my head, sorry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problematic-skirt-and-vest#post-452150 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 03:14:14 +0000 san 452150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find that I have to get the right balance when wearing leather boots and a leather jacket. I always end up taking one leather piece off. Perhaps it is just too much leather? I also wonder if the vest is long enough to wear over a shortish dress?<br /> Your gold necklace is stunning. You are stunning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problematic-skirt-and-vest#post-452098 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 01:51:15 +0000 Kyle 452098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm. Lots of varied opinions here. I guess the forum is as torn as I am! I may try a couple more photos and see if I can make a final decision from there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problematic-skirt-and-vest#post-450816 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 03:50:36 +0000 Amy 450816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the skirt a lot. Have you tried it with softer colors? Black is high contrast with it, so it might be interesting to see it with something more tonal. </p> <p>The vest is fun too, but again, I'd try playing down the contrast with the top under it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problematic-skirt-and-vest#post-450812 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 03:40:34 +0000 mamaKate 450812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Skirt looks great! Try the vest with a colored belt or sash on the outside. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problematic-skirt-and-vest#post-450736 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 01:41:21 +0000 ironkurtin 450736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That vest is a very dramatic piece and is sure to get attention. If that's what you want, play it up! It could be a star attraction of any outfit.</p> <p>The skirt looks fine to me, actually. I think if it were much tighter you might not be able to move in it. But if it feels at all weird you won't wear it, which is a much more important consideration IMO. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problematic-skirt-and-vest#post-450716 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 01:07:22 +0000 Jonesy 450716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would wear the vest with something low-contrast, as Sveta first suggested, though I don't think it has to be black. But, if you are getting the feeling that it's not for you, then maybe it needs to go back?</p> <p>Is the skirt leather? It looks sort of stiff, making the fit really important...It does look too big to me, I think, through the hips. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problematic-skirt-and-vest#post-450710 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 01:02:29 +0000 Suz 450710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Krishnidoux said about the vest! With one slight adjustment: I think you could also wear it with charcoal grey underneath, or (possibly) something with a small pattern that includes black/grey. It's a stunning piece; the question is, will you use it. </p> <p>I was also going to say if the skirt twists about on you as you move it is definitely too big. I love the colour combo of your outfit and the way you have styled it, but if it's too big, it has to go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problematic-skirt-and-vest#post-450704 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:55:46 +0000 krishnidoux 450704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kyle, your comment re the vest and then seeing it made me smile. Because it takes one to know one! I so understand. While I think it looks too costume-y in the first pic, I really like how you styled it above (necklace, dark outfit...). You are so stunning.</p> <p>However I do think it is your wonderful sense of style that I like in the whole outfit. You cold recreate the wonderful luxurious feel of the outfit without the vest, I'm sure! So, the vest: I imagine you would have to be prepared to wear it only with black, only with form fitting clothes, and only in some occasions.</p> <p>Possible occasions:<br /> - a cozy diner among acquaintances in a castle;<br /> - an evening at the opera;<br /> - a movie premiere;<br /> - an outing to see a play;<br /> - a press conference (you are giving);<br /> - a day charity that has to do with art.</p> <p>The skirt: it is too big. Return it. You won't wear it.<br /> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problematic-skirt-and-vest#post-450695 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:42:56 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 450695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also like the black vest with the white top. It looks perfect to me. I also think the skirt looks really good on you. I think the slight "fold" diagonally across the front is just from the way you are standing. The bent knee creates a bit of an angle. I love the color of it too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problematic-skirt-and-vest#post-450692 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:37:47 +0000 modgrl 450692@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sorry I don't see any problematic pieces. I think they are just fab! I like the vest thingy with the higher contrast shirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problematic-skirt-and-vest#post-450690 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:32:17 +0000 Kyle 450690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They did not have the skirt in a smaller size, would have had to order it, maybe I should have done that -- of course nothing has been ironed. In the meantime, here is the vest with lower contrast. Still not sure... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problematic-skirt-and-vest#post-450688 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:18:48 +0000 Sveta 450688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the skirt may be a bit too big on you: see that puckering on your tummy? Other than that I think it looks great exactly like you styled this: I love brown and black together - and length is fine too. Have you tried to size down?<br /> As for the vest I am not a big expert but have you tried to wear it with outfit #2? Maybe it should have less contrast with the top under it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/problematic-skirt-and-vest#post-450687 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:13:29 +0000 Kyle 450687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This skirt just doesn't look right to me. Is it too big? Is it the length? Color? Styling (I'm wearing it here with black lace up boots and tights)? I bought it with a store credit, have never worn it, and don't want it to immediately become an orphan.</p> <p>This vest! Oh, how I loved it when I tried it on in the store. But now, I can't for the life of me figure out how to style it. Maybe it's just not for me.</p> <p>Give it to me straight, ladies. </p>