https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-together-outfits Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:19:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-together-outfits#post-1601035 Tue, 12 Jan 2016 05:21:34 +0000 Gigi 1601035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always start by asking myself whether I feel like wearing pants or a skirt. After I answer that, then I ask myself whether I want a tight-fitting pants/skirt or a loose-fitting one. That is enough information for me to get started: at that point I look in my closet to find out what fits the bill and which bottom looks best to me. Then I pick one and select the top, once I have the bottom picked out. Works for me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-together-outfits#post-1600928 Mon, 11 Jan 2016 23:06:25 +0000 shaz 1600928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I start with my bottoms which although not current as they are all bootleg work better on me then say skinnies as I have two knitting needles for legs although I have ordered a pair of slim/straight pants that I'm looking forward to trying on I've thrown out a lot of my tops as they just don't work on me and pretty much trying to build a wardrobe from scratch I kept the pants and jeans as hard to come by in my leg length footwear is usually boots or ballerina flats I don't own any jewellery or scarf etc so must work on that but clothes first so for me it's pretty much start with pants find a top that does not show lumps and bumps that day maybe a cardigan or blazer I only own two so easy to pick between them this year I'm going to try to put together a nice but small capsule wardrobe that works for my shape with the colors I need. I tried a few different virtual style things of clothing websites that have gave me a few ideas on colors and different things I never would have even looked at in the shop </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-together-outfits#post-1599650 Fri, 08 Jan 2016 01:31:07 +0000 kkards 1599650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I often start with my footwear and plan up-but then footwear is often the most interesting part of my outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-together-outfits#post-1599641 Fri, 08 Jan 2016 00:58:09 +0000 MsMary 1599641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a gigantic outfit copycat. I like to go on Pinterest and search for an item I already own, like "cobalt ankle pants" or "olive vest" and see what ideas I can come up with. It always gets the creative juices flowing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-together-outfits#post-1599634 Fri, 08 Jan 2016 00:22:37 +0000 Angie 1599634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You might find these posts interesting, at:&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2013/05/06/four-approaches-to-outfit-creation/">http://youlookfab.com/2013/05/.....-creation/</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2013/05/13/make-your-needs-drive-your-outfit-creation/">http://youlookfab.com/2013/05/.....-creation/</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2013/07/05/an-outfit-evaluation-checklist/">http://youlookfab.com/2013/07/.....checklist/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-together-outfits#post-1599528 Thu, 07 Jan 2016 18:39:12 +0000 Ginger 1599528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do the same thing as Sara: I start with one piece that I really want to wear, and build the outfit around it. Based upon the weather, the agenda for the day, how comfortable or dressed up I want to be, etc. I actually don't really have an outfit list at all. My approach to creating outfits is very subjective and totally dependent on the mood and needs of the day.</p> <p>That said, I tend to think through the outfit the evening before; I mull it over while washing my face, putting away clothes and shoes, and so forth. Very rarely do I change my mind the next morning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-together-outfits#post-1599526 Thu, 07 Jan 2016 18:37:28 +0000 rachylou 1599526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such an interesting question. I feel I start with a desire to wear something. I will just get a bug in my head about a colour combo or a pair of pants or something. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-together-outfits#post-1599513 Thu, 07 Jan 2016 18:11:48 +0000 Sara L. 1599513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I start with one piece and build the outfit around that.&nbsp; Whether it's a necklace I haven't worn in a while, a new piece of clothing, shoe requirements, etc.&nbsp; It helps&nbsp;me focus if I have a starting point.&nbsp; Today's outfit was built around being work appropriate but with flat shoes so I can run&nbsp;some errands after work before going home.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/putting-together-outfits#post-1599509 Thu, 07 Jan 2016 17:58:20 +0000 always trying 1599509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How do you start putting together an outfit, especially shopping your closet?&nbsp; weather and time of year are first considerations, of course.&nbsp; Do you start with special footwear, a fav top that you are just dying to wear or ?&nbsp; For me it is easier for a special occasion like semi formal, a funeral or some specific event where we may have a limited number of pieces to choose from. Many times I just want to look especially good like meeting an old friend for lunch that I haven't seen in a while or something. </p> <p>Recently while cleaning out closet I found last years fav pumps in photo. I am going to two events in the next week-day time events that are dressy.&nbsp; Ok start with the shoes-then what-so have black sweater dress 3 yrs or so old. not worn for a while as no place to wear it..OK, shoes are taupey beige and black-in drawer have a taupey beige scarf-OK&nbsp; shoes , dress and scarf-looking good-black tights if it is cold, black sheers if not so cold-or?&nbsp; drapey beige cardi if not cold, white fur jacket if it is clod..Rain?&nbsp; no decent raincoat as it hasn't rained&nbsp;in &nbsp;3 years here-but is raining this year..</p> <p>Now other event -same shoes-black trousers, beige silkey blouse, vintage pearls-and beige cardi as above-or new olive dapey front blazer?&nbsp;</p> <p>Anyhow making decisions is easier as I started with the&nbsp;pumps and just had to find things to fit the occasions and work well with the shoes.&nbsp; Otherwise I would be rummaging thru closet, pulling out trying on, opening drawers, etc. and then after the try ons, leaving a big mess on the bed to put away, and leaving maybe not feeling so great about outfits.&nbsp; </p>