https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reality-versus-fantasy-variations-on-a-theme Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 10 May 2026 04:59:12 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reality-versus-fantasy-variations-on-a-theme#post-1485415 Sat, 02 May 2015 11:14:51 +0000 Olivegreen 1485415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not a thing would change, I like both versions. Especially that you build them from the ground up, picking your own fabric. Wow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reality-versus-fantasy-variations-on-a-theme#post-1485412 Sat, 02 May 2015 11:07:09 +0000 dakotacheryl 1485412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous dresses. I actually like both shoe versions with the shorter dress, but with your killer longer dress, I prefer the flats. You have such a flair for putting an outfit together!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reality-versus-fantasy-variations-on-a-theme#post-1485398 Sat, 02 May 2015 10:10:26 +0000 Joyce B 1485398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have/make some fabulous outfits.<br /> I love them with the pumps but they also look good with the other shoes.<br /> That first outfit with the pumps is my favorite. You also did a great job with the tunic and leggings one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reality-versus-fantasy-variations-on-a-theme#post-1485389 Sat, 02 May 2015 07:07:08 +0000 DJP 1485389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Angie said!!<br /> The dresses are both lovely but the longer one is just sensational on you.<br /> Once again you have knocked it out of the park. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reality-versus-fantasy-variations-on-a-theme#post-1485282 Sat, 02 May 2015 01:22:12 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1485282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, <b>Chiara</b>. Good point about simplicity versus detail on the shoes; I agree with you!<br /><b>Ladywone</b>, thanks! I think arty layers are your thing, too. <br /><b>Lyn</b>, I'm laughing at "artsylicious"--and thank you. <br /><b>Summer</b>, thank you. <br /><b>Diane</b>, <b>Suz</b>, and <b>Kelly</b>, thanks for weighing in. All of you are on the flats team, at least part of the way. <br />And <b>Angie</b>, thanks for your vote on the pumps, as well as the high compliments on the leggings outfit! I can't say I'm surprised; the pumps bring a touch of modern classic and a little sophistication to these outfits, don't they?<br />It's nice to know I could go either way (flats or heels) with outfits like these. Maybe I'll start getting out the pumps more often, at least as a change for part of the day.<br /><b>Una</b>, I'm not surprised you like the dress with the jacket. Did you ever get yours?<br />Ha ha, <b>Peri</b>!<br />High five, <b>TraceyLiz</b>!<br /><b>AJ</b>, you're so right. I think I've gotten better at curating a wearable wardrobe. I mean, if Angie had issued a challenge to dress for our fantasy life, that would be a different thing. And I probably wouldn't have the clothes for it. Or the budget-- ha ha!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reality-versus-fantasy-variations-on-a-theme#post-1485128 Fri, 01 May 2015 18:48:08 +0000 Angie 1485128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE THE OUTFITS WITH THE PUMPS. Does that surprise you?&nbsp;</p> <p>#9 is Killer to the power of Killer.<b>&nbsp;Wow.&nbsp;</b>The cropped moto jacket is a winner, and so is wearing leggings under that very long frock. You look absolutely sensational, Queen Modern Arty Glam.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reality-versus-fantasy-variations-on-a-theme#post-1485024 Fri, 01 May 2015 15:11:18 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1485024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love them both. &nbsp;I feel the same about pumps, would wear them daily if I wasn't a stay at home, homeschooling mother... Yet I have too many in pretty colors as well as neutrals... All for date nights.. not giving up the fantasy... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reality-versus-fantasy-variations-on-a-theme#post-1485023 Fri, 01 May 2015 15:06:34 +0000 AJ 1485023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your sewing skills are so FAB!!&nbsp; These all look great!</p> <p>If shoes are the only difference between your reality vs fantasy style, then you are doing well!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reality-versus-fantasy-variations-on-a-theme#post-1485019 Fri, 01 May 2015 14:53:35 +0000 catgirl 1485019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The brush stroke dress is AMAZING!&nbsp; I love it all, especially with the cropped moto... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reality-versus-fantasy-variations-on-a-theme#post-1485013 Fri, 01 May 2015 14:33:28 +0000 kellygirl 1485013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These dresses are amazing on you, Firecracker. I especially love the longer one with those cool pockets with the leggings and moto. Super awesome. I actually prefer both of these with flats but the pumps work too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reality-versus-fantasy-variations-on-a-theme#post-1485007 Fri, 01 May 2015 14:26:01 +0000 Peri 1485007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So cute! It all looks like reality to me.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reality-versus-fantasy-variations-on-a-theme#post-1484997 Fri, 01 May 2015 13:34:53 +0000 Suz 1484997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the flats with the leggings and either shoe with the shorter skirt. But I agree, the Naots give a completely different "vibe" to the outfit. I rarely wear pumps either because they don't stay on my feet and even if I find a pair that do (with ankle straps, usually) they feel impractical for my world -- even when I prefer the look of them with an outfit.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reality-versus-fantasy-variations-on-a-theme#post-1484980 Fri, 01 May 2015 12:51:28 +0000 Anonymous 1484980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous dresses! Well, I'm absolutely no help, as I love all iterations. Well, maybe I prefer the flats with the leggings outfit, but it's only a minor preference. YLF!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reality-versus-fantasy-variations-on-a-theme#post-1484907 Fri, 01 May 2015 09:38:30 +0000 Summer 1484907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely arty outfits. &nbsp;You have such interesting clothes, Firecracker. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reality-versus-fantasy-variations-on-a-theme#post-1484891 Fri, 01 May 2015 08:02:28 +0000 lyn67 1484891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both dresses made by you FC???? OMG! That's really gorgeous! I am with Chiara here "I think I like the higher heel with the shorter skirt and the flat heel with the longer tunic and leggings BUT I also prefer the plain shape and color of the pumps with the tunic and leggings". Both your outfits are artsylicious:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reality-versus-fantasy-variations-on-a-theme#post-1484738 Fri, 01 May 2015 05:46:25 +0000 Ledonna N. 1484738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your reality vs fantasy is pretty amazing per usuall I am in awe of your skill as a seamstress. Love love love 4-9 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reality-versus-fantasy-variations-on-a-theme#post-1484685 Fri, 01 May 2015 05:17:44 +0000 Chiara 1484685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I like the higher heel with the shorter skirt and the flat heel with the longer tunic and leggings BUT I also prefer the plain shape and color of the pumps with the tunic and leggings. I think because it lets the tunic/jacket be the focus. </p> <p>But that could just be me, I also just tend to prefer less decoration on things.</p> <p>I think the shorter skirt and pumps show off your shapely legs beautifully! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reality-versus-fantasy-variations-on-a-theme#post-1484617 Fri, 01 May 2015 03:44:29 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1484617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In response to Angie's <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-challenge-reality-versus-fantasy" rel="nofollow">reality versus fantasy challenge</a>, I noted in my <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/reality-vs-kibbe-informed-fantasy-style" rel="nofollow">previous post</a> that my main fantasy is wearing more outfits that feature pumps--which I like but rarely wear. Here are a couple of outfits I wore to work (reality), also shown with pumps (fantasy). </p> <p>1-3: taupe linen print sleeveless shift dress (made by me); taupe long cardi (Nic &amp; Zoe); mauve cotton scarf; taupe cross-strap flats (Naot) versus pewter platform pumps (Paul Green).</p> <p>4-9: gray and black brush stroke knit drapey dress (made by me), over black layering tee (Tees by Tina); black leggings (Lysse); black denim cropped moto (Free People); black and brown animal print cross body bag (Aimee Kestenberg); black patent cap-toe ballet flats (AGL) versus black d'Orsay pumps (Vince, Claire).</p> <p>I have a feeling the pumps may not be as great with these outfits as the flats. I might need to wear somewhat different outfits to really make the pumps work. What do you think? </p> <p>Thanks for looking! I appreciate your thoughts and suggestions. </p>