https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-for-angie Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 11 May 2026 18:13:50 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-for-angie#post-30517 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:35:53 +0000 shiny 30517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the reminder, AJ.... I remember that post now. </p> <p>(contemplating jewelry box options) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-for-angie#post-30469 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 03:58:15 +0000 Amanda 30469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>last summer, someone (I think it was Julia) used a brooch to update a classic pearl necklace -- I remember that it got high marks from the forum. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-for-angie#post-30464 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 03:25:52 +0000 Antje 30464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Shiny, I'm so with you on the brooches. What a fun accessory. (And I saw in your Oct 11 post that you're sporting one already.) This summer I had started a thread about brooches, too, since I saw some very interesting modern artsy ones at an art fair, and almost bought one - but just almost, since I didn't really know what to do with a brooch. Later I wanted to kick myself, since of course the YLF gals had great ideas of how to incorporate a brooch into an outfit (e.g. Ana suggested turning one into a belt), and those brooches were really cool. Intersting to hear that they are also totally "on trend" this fall. I have to hunt the artist down...<br /> I do agree with others that it's probably best to keep it to one statement piece in terms of whether to combine a brooch with other jewelry. A simple necklace would work, I think, but I wouldn't pair it with anything dramatic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-for-angie#post-30453 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:52:36 +0000 Anonymous 30453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>aj, you might see about having your sheath dress taken in. I had one done so far and it was a simple and inexpensive fix to take in the side seams.</p> <p>I hadn't noticed the brooch trend yet, but am excited to hear it. Back in the early 90's I wore multiple brooches especially on a denim vest. Examples are three American Indian made silver animal pins with turquoise (frog, turtle, and bird), three hearts (or dragonflies or flowers) of different sizes and materials that were not a set, pins all made of wood, etc. I think the secret was that they had some common connection. Now maybe I'll try a brooch on my denim jacket. I've seen a butterfly brooch worn cleverly on the back shoulder of a jacket but haven't been daring enough to try it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-for-angie#post-30445 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:28:38 +0000 Amanda 30445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have some costume jewelry brooches from the 1990s in my jewelry box that I haven't thought of for a while. I should get them out and see what I can do with them. Especially now that Shiny's suggestions have given me some good ideas.</p> <p>I do have a pink pearl brooch that my dad gave my mom when I was born -- she passed it on to me a few years ago. I don't wear it very often but I have a brown sheath dress that I would wear it with -- unfortunately the dress is now too big. I'm always torn because I think it's beautiful and I want to wear it, but when I do I spend the whole time worrying that something will happen to it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-for-angie#post-30429 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:38:07 +0000 Maya 30429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anyone remember that cute video of Angie explaining how to accessorize? I think I remember her saying that you can sport more than one thing at a time, as long as they don't compete (so dainty earrings with a bold necklace, for example). Have one main player and let the rest act as supporting characters. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-for-angie#post-30408 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:06:00 +0000 Kyle 30408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wondered exactly the same thing, Shiny! I'm already reluctant to wear a statement necklace and earrings at the same time. Will be very interested to hear guidelines for this issue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-for-angie#post-30398 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 17:28:22 +0000 shell 30398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>interesting question! i have worn a chunky necklace w/ a brooch in the past. i too try to follow the coco chanel mantra of removing one item before leaving the house. so i usually stick to just one stand out piece. i think since brooches are generally small, their impact is less than that of a necklace. so, you can probably get away with it. </p> <p>great ideas for how to use a brooch in different ways! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-for-angie#post-30386 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:40:32 +0000 shiny 30386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've seen the trend - Jcrew is all over this one - and it's to wear BIG brooches, and several at once, on a sweater. </p> <p>I have various sized brooches, I don't think I'd wear several at once.... mostly because the ones I have don't really coordinate well. (then again, I guess I haven't really experimented)</p> <p>But I do like pinning to lapel like in Angie's avatar. Love that look. That is how it was done in the late 80s-early 90s. I always always had a clever brooch pinned to my lapel back in the days of shoulder-padded power suits. I still love the look. </p> <p>Alternatively, try: </p> <p>- use to pin a cardi closed (whether at waist or at neck). </p> <p>- pin to a boat-neck sweater (off shoulder to draw attention to pretty collarbones, or smack in middle)</p> <p>- Pin smaller ones strategically to make a button blouse stay closed up higher so it's less revealing. (I did this recently - an onyx brooch on the white BR blouse that has black buttons. It looks like the brooch is a deliberately funky button)</p> <p>Only concern is when you start pinning, your clothes aren't all that happy. Can make holes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-for-angie#post-30380 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:16:53 +0000 Ana 30380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good question Shiny! I've been contemplating buying a brooch or two this season because I really like them. I'm not sure how to wear them, though, to make them funky. Do you always wear yours on your lapel? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-for-angie#post-30376 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:07:42 +0000 shiny 30376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, in your new avatar, you are wearing that fab statement necklace, with a tie-neck blouse AND what looks to be a brooch. </p> <p>I am very intrigued by the addition of the brooch. I know brooches are supposed to be "on trend" this season, and I've excitedly pulled out all my old brooches from my late 80s-early 90s phase when I collected interesting vintage ones. </p> <p>I had been wondering if one can wear BOTH a statement necklace AND a brooch... or is it much-too-much? Seeing your avatar, I'm guessing it is not much-too-much..... </p> <p>Are there any particular guidelines on this? I've always followed the "take one thing off before you leave the door" rule... but you've got me itching to be more daring and just go for it! </p>