https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sack-of-potatoes-part-ii---better Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 20 May 2026 10:44:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sack-of-potatoes-part-ii---better#post-788811 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 07:00:24 +0000 Missey 788811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A bit more tapering and try the hem above the knee. Yes with the belting of the sweater and some chunky jewelry per Mia! A little shape would give you a lot of sass! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sack-of-potatoes-part-ii---better#post-788795 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 05:41:18 +0000 ManidipaM 788795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I still really like #3, but yes, tapering does seem to take a single fold out of the front --- which does smarten up the skirt, but I also wonder if it makes the same difference in real life. I'll bet you don't go through most of your life standing still, and movement makes a difference in this kind of skirt I find --- have a few of those that do the 'fold' thing too in a straight pattern, but taking them in to taper means they then get horizontal wrinkles from sitting due to the lack of a vent/slit or kick pleat! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sack-of-potatoes-part-ii---better#post-788670 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 01:23:38 +0000 Mia 788670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this is all going in a great direction. Very elegant with the little edge provided by the boots. The clutch looks like a great find. </p> <p>Did you try belting over the sweater to give a little more bombshell? I would also like to see a chunky bracelet (or two or three)or a little more "bling" a la J. Crew styling to take it more "holiday". Keep playing and posting ok? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sack-of-potatoes-part-ii---better#post-788534 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:49:22 +0000 pil 788534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Karie!</p> <p>Jules, you got me to thinking of trying the emerald green top with a completely different skirt. I have a black pencil skirt and some black boots......... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sack-of-potatoes-part-ii---better#post-788531 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:47:30 +0000 Karie 788531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the skirt slightly tapered. It looks good with the blouse and sweater as well as with the striped shirt. Very nice! Love your accessories too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sack-of-potatoes-part-ii---better#post-788525 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:39:17 +0000 pil 788525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I think adding the pleat in the back is more than I can handle without a pattern. Jules, that is a thought. I do have an emerald green knit top I could try. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sack-of-potatoes-part-ii---better#post-788520 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:33:44 +0000 Jules 788520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd love to see #1 with a bright-coloured blouse, if you have any. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sack-of-potatoes-part-ii---better#post-788518 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:32:53 +0000 Suz 788518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice. I think it does help a bit, though it would be better if you could do it even more...I don't suppose you can open it up in the back a bit while you are at it? </p> <p>But I like both outfits, and I love your accessories, and I also love the way you and your pooch match! </p> <p>To me this colour combo is super sophisticated and elegant. And the boots bookend your hair brilliantly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sack-of-potatoes-part-ii---better#post-788514 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:29:30 +0000 pil 788514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cocolion, that is an interesting observation! It's pretty obvious that I'm very conservative, but I like the thought of being almost current. Hmmm. Do you mean outfit #1 in this thread is the more corporate look? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sack-of-potatoes-part-ii---better#post-788504 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:21:59 +0000 CocoLion 788504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the original outfit in #3 the most. I don't think it's worth tapering this skirt, because it lacks a kick pleat or a slit, you can't go all the way. They way you've pinned it is not enough of a difference to be worth the effort IMO.</p> <p>Not sack of potatoes looking to me. Things are being worn in a looser manner right now.</p> <p>I also like the original outfits you posted with the dark pants in your prior thread. Outfit #1 looks very corporate to me and timeless but not necessarily current. All of your other outfits look more modern to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sack-of-potatoes-part-ii---better#post-788501 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:14:38 +0000 pil 788501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Sara, Kelly and Claire, I'm so pleased you think it looks better. And thank you Ceit for the original suggestion : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sack-of-potatoes-part-ii---better#post-788494 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:10:03 +0000 Anonymous 788494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No potatoes here! I love the way your scarf, boots and belt pick up your hair color. Very pleasing to the eye. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sack-of-potatoes-part-ii---better#post-788491 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:06:07 +0000 kellygirl 788491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the tapering makes a world of difference--it takes it from good to great! You are looking fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sack-of-potatoes-part-ii---better#post-788485 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 20:58:40 +0000 Sara L. 788485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both outfits in #1 and #2. I agree that tapering the skirt seems to help. It looks more modern now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sack-of-potatoes-part-ii---better#post-788482 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 20:55:44 +0000 Anonymous 788482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it! I think the slight taper really does zing up the skirt. I really like 1 as well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sack-of-potatoes-part-ii---better#post-788474 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 20:49:17 +0000 pil 788474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The original potato sack thread is here : )<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-party-combination-and-a-sack-of-potatoes" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....f-potatoes</a><br /> Thought I'd start a new thread relative to the skirt outfit only. Ceit suggested tapering the skirt - another "doh" moment for me. It is only pinned in these pictures, so not quite what the end result would be. I won't be able to go quite as narrow at the bottom as there is no kick pleat in this skirt. One plus to blocking my face is that you don't see the pin prick grimaces.</p> <p>In photo #1 I do like it with the gold sweater and blouse, as texstyle originally suggested trying out. </p> <p>"A " suggested trying the sweater tucked in the skirt, which I did, but it won't work because the rolled hem of the sweater telegraphs through the skirt.</p> <p>Photo #2 is the Lands End sweater with the tapered skirt. Photo #3 is the pairing from the original thread.</p> <p>A la Shannon (don't know how to get those accents on the vowels) photo #4 is a close up of my accessories. The clutch is a recent $3 thrift store find. I love it! The necklace may have belonged to a great-aunt, so probably early 1900's? I've no idea what it is made of.</p> <p>Am I on the right track with the tapering? Does it help the stripe sweater work any better? Thanks! </p>