https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/proportion-help Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 07 May 2026 05:20:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/proportion-help#post-946883 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 18:05:26 +0000 Esther 946883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much for the advice, all.&nbsp; As for the legs, I really have to credit my mother with those, and maybe 30+ yrs of horseback riding.&nbsp; <br />I am a bridesmaid, so for the wedding itself, I am already appropriately attired, thank goodness!&nbsp; <br />I will be wearing a strapless bra with the color-blocked top.&nbsp; I just have to wait to get it later, since I want to try on and not buy online.&nbsp; <br />I do actually have a dark grey pair of longer trouser fabric bermuda shorts, but I am not sure if they are too long or what, but when I put them on I feel frumpy.&nbsp; Maybe I will post some pics and you more knowledgeable women can try to help me figure it out...or maybe my eye needs to adjust.&nbsp; I feel like my current struggle is to move away from the extremely body-con looks I used to go to in the past, but to still retain some sexy without being inappropriate and while gaining some more sophistication.&nbsp; The other bridesmaids are all single and several years younger than me, and we have several functions where I know my sisters, at least, will be wearing short, tight, and spaghetti strap...I don't want to look like their chaperone!&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />So anyway, thanks for the confidence boost that I am on the right track, and the suggestions for which choices.&nbsp; I really appreciate it!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/proportion-help#post-946839 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 15:46:38 +0000 Nicole D 946839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All very nice! &nbsp;I prefer the unbelted looks. &nbsp;Tops look good tucked or untucked, I think I prefer untucked, or you could try the famous half tuck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/proportion-help#post-946833 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 15:36:35 +0000 Anonymous 946833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations on your first photo post, Ester. You look polished and appropriate. I like the proportions of 3,4,5 &amp; 6 best with the first two tops tucked a d belted and the third top worn out or tucked into a black bottom so that it continues the black color blocking of the top. You look fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/proportion-help#post-946806 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 14:50:50 +0000 Angie 946806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just saying welcome! You are in good hands </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/proportion-help#post-946799 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 14:40:18 +0000 JulieJohn 946799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent proportions. I really love the extra pop of the silky tops that takes these outfits a cut above. I prefer belted with the red top but unbelted otherwise, and prefer the criss-cross black sandals cause they have more presence. However, you look great in all these shots, so let your own feelings be your guide. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/proportion-help#post-946783 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 13:40:09 +0000 TraceyLiz65 946783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No don't swap out the shorts, you have the legs for It!!! Congrats on your first photos! &nbsp;I love the color combos and am on team unbelted... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/proportion-help#post-946761 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 12:16:19 +0000 Anonymous 946761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats on your first photos!</p> <p>Joining the crowd to say you do have great legs. I don't think your shorts are too short (although personally I have been moving to knee length or clan digger as I feel most comfortable in that length).</p> <p>I like the red jeans with the ankle cross sandals, and I think belted and unbelted both look good.</p> <p>Your silky tops suit you well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/proportion-help#post-946741 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 10:51:20 +0000 krishnidoux 946741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love al of your outfits here.&nbsp;<br />3 is my favourite.<br />I prefer 6 over 7, and left side sandals in these pics.&nbsp;<br />4 and 5 &nbsp;look just as cute, but if you are shooting for current, I would go untuck and add arm candy (many bracelets, or one striking cuff).</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/proportion-help#post-946738 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 10:45:38 +0000 Suz 946738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome to the wonderful world of WIW, Esther-of-the-fab-gams!&nbsp;</p> <p>You look great in your short-shorts. I don't see anything inappropriate about them for casual wear, but it depends a bit on the crowd and the setting.&nbsp;</p> <p>Love your silky tops and the way you are wearing them here. And I agree 100% with what Lantana said about belting, unbelting, etc.&nbsp;</p> <p>With the red jeans, I actually prefer the cross-strap sandal at least with the black and white top. Creates more visual balance to my eye. But the view with your hair might change that opinion.&nbsp;</p> <p>Good luck on your trip -- you will look wonderful. Do you have an outfit for the wedding itself? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/proportion-help#post-946708 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 09:10:07 +0000 Lyn D. 946708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome, and I love your outfits here!<br />I agree that without belt is the go for the last pics, and the red pant is a nice length rolled with your heels.<br />Your daughter (?) in the pics looks about as excited as my two are about their Mum striking a pose in front of a camera </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/proportion-help#post-946705 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 09:00:51 +0000 jurocha 946705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello, Esther! Smart casual is to dresscodes what oxymoron is to literature; it's so easy to go overboard - either too casual or too smart/formal! That said, you needn't worry about it because you nailed it with your red, white black palette and the silk (silk-like) luxurious tops.</p> <p>I am for team Beltless. But somehow I prefer the belted version of the red trouser outfit. Maybe I would let the tuck more relaxed, covering more of the belt... But I am not the biggest on proportion knowledge, so please take this advise with a grain of salt (and follow other YLFabbers' advice on this one)</p> <p>Plus I would swap the beige bra for a strapless (you can also try one with black straps or animal print in black/white as per recent Angie post on how to deliberate show bra straps. I guess that would be a funky choice, but the strapless is sure much more appropriate to the smart casual setting.)</p> <p>Regarding the sandals, go for the finer one. </p> <p>PS: On short shorts... the endless discussion. Lantana has a point when suggesting you swap the short shorts for longer versions. A indoors smart casual setting might require a little more coverage. However, I love short shorts and if the weeding/wedding surround events aren't too traditional (are outdoors, the sun is scorching on the South during the wedding period), I would keep them. (I &lt;3 Hart of Dixie's style; Rachel Bison is 31 and still rocks shorts!)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/proportion-help#post-946702 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 08:44:18 +0000 Irene 946702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have fantastic legs and look great in all the unbelted combos!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/proportion-help#post-946700 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 07:02:46 +0000 Lantana 946700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First up, congratulations Esther on taking the huge step of posting pix. It takes a lot of courage to put yourself on the line.<br /> Secondly, you have knock out legs! Wow!<br /> I like the simple colour palette that you've chosen, red black and white, so crisp .<br /> Have you tried the red top with the red jeans? Maybe too OTT? Or worth a try?<br /> #1 = simple and cool, you could dress this up with some bling if the occasion called for it. Great sandals.<br /> #2&amp;#3, prefer the belted version, creates a nicer line I think.. in contrast to #4&amp;#5, where I prefer the unbelted version. The neckline detail needs to take centre stage and the belt detracts from that.<br /> #6&amp;#7 the black band fights with the black belt, so better unbelted IMO.<br /> Your short shorts are very cute; from my perspective (distant country, different culture) they are appropriate for beach wear and supercasual occasions.<br /> If you wanted to, you could change up the look to more sophisticated with longer shorts such as Angie has showcased recently.<br /> Once again, it's great to see you post! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/proportion-help#post-946697 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 06:38:32 +0000 Esther 946697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi all, I have been lurking here for the past couple of years and this is my first&nbsp; post with pictures.&nbsp; I am getting ready to go back home (South) for my sister's wedding and there will be many smart casual situations both inside and outside.&nbsp; I have been in the process of updating my style from a tired mom uniform of&nbsp; tees and bootcut jeans, and I have learned so much from this site.&nbsp; Thanks to all of you whose confidence in your style has helped me so much, and many thanks to Angie and Greg for facilitating this amazing, unique, accepting community.&nbsp; I am from the South, but since I live in AK now, I am much more confident of my winter style than a hot weather style.&nbsp; I don't want to look like I am trying to be a teen, but I certainly don't want to go back to how I dressed for life before (cut-offs and tees)...Please comment on the appropriateness and proportion of these possibilities.&nbsp; Thanks! </p>