https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-refresher-wiw Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 25 May 2026 03:04:08 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-refresher-wiw/page/2#post-1854463 Fri, 20 Oct 2017 13:08:07 +0000 Bijou 1854463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look incredible. I always love your posts and your style, it is very urban and timeless. Look #1 I love, but then I have always admired the classic 80's London style!&nbsp;</p> <p>Being in PJs is never fun, well not after the first few days. I hope you are feeling well and that everything is going well for you.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-refresher-wiw/page/2#post-1854461 Fri, 20 Oct 2017 12:59:54 +0000 LaPed 1854461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, that skirt in 5 is perfect with your hair! Fun color.</p> <p>The butch/femme thing is interesting here. The trouser looks (esp #1) feel very natural, but I think 4 and 5 (the skirts) are my favorite in terms of eye-catching proportions, "flare", what have you.</p> <p>I think I have those very same Uniqlo lounge pants -- they are definitely a step up from the usual not-leaving-the-house clothes!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-refresher-wiw/page/2#post-1854457 Fri, 20 Oct 2017 12:45:58 +0000 approprio 1854457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh <b>Angie</b>! You know I'd praise you to the skies, but it would be embarrassing </p> <p>The "lady/tomboy" thing is a conundrum all right. I think it's great to channel a bit of tomboy into the ladylike and vice versa, and at this moment in fashion it's quite easy to do that. As Imogen Fox wrote in the Guardian a couple of years ago, there's been <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2015/mar/09/unisex-trend-menswear-gender">plenty of inspiration from menswear</a>, but who knows how long that will last.</p> <p><b>Deborah</b>, it's very kind of you to say so.&nbsp;You're right, I don't like looking overtly trendy but&nbsp;I do tend to be quite tuned in to what's trending, both in my neighbourhood and in the world at large. I always enjoy the show, but rather than just following along, I try to take what I need from fashion and make it relevant to the things I love.&nbsp;</p> <p>I read somewhere recently that urban style is the functional opposite of fashion, because it's all about asserting a very localised, tribal identity. I'm not at all sure I agree with this, but that's certainly how a lot of iconic British style developed in the years after the War and it fed into a lot of the fashion I absorbed growing up. Must be in my DNA ;)</p> <p>Anyway, enough rambling. Thanks everyone for your very kind feedback. It's so nice to be properly dressed again.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-refresher-wiw/page/2#post-1854403 Fri, 20 Oct 2017 02:58:17 +0000 unfrumped 1854403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hope you are feeling better!<br /> All are fab. 4,5,6 majorly ! The sharp contrasting colors in 6 are outstanding with your coloring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-refresher-wiw#post-1854371 Thu, 19 Oct 2017 23:38:44 +0000 Deborah 1854371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's so lovely to see you and I am glad to hear you are well:)</p> <p>I really appreciate each of these outfits and I couldn't pick a favorite!&nbsp; Your first outfit may well be pure 1980's (LOVED the 80's) but it somehow does not look dated.&nbsp; Perhaps it in the execution of the outfit, or maybe the attitude, that it looks thoroughly modern to me.</p> <p>I always feel what I see in you is someone who wears what they love in ways that the love with little regard to actual trend.&nbsp; I like that.&nbsp; And I am always inspired by that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-refresher-wiw#post-1854325 Thu, 19 Oct 2017 19:04:56 +0000 JAileen 1854325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great, so pajamas must have suited you. I really like #4. You really look like the cool girl. Great hair, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-refresher-wiw#post-1854254 Thu, 19 Oct 2017 14:27:46 +0000 JuniperGreen 1854254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>fabulous outfits, and your hair is INCREDIBLE!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-refresher-wiw#post-1854249 Thu, 19 Oct 2017 14:18:29 +0000 Angie 1854249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Liz</b>, (first, I fixed my typo). Second, I know how fond you are of the YLF community. It does not go unnoticed how much you compliment me and the site. Thank you.&nbsp;</p> <p>As for Team Lady Looks. I'm SOOOO with you. I have been craving that for a while, as I continue to wrestle with Tomboy.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-refresher-wiw#post-1854245 Thu, 19 Oct 2017 13:58:57 +0000 kellygirl 1854245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your WIWs are treat for the eyes. I LOVE your style. I am having a hard time picking a fave but 4 is pulling at my heart strings. Great mix of pieces--each so unique yet cohesive. Dunno how you manage it. I guess it's just style genius! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-refresher-wiw#post-1854220 Thu, 19 Oct 2017 12:55:13 +0000 donnat 1854220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That certainly is an inspiring round up. Love the new do. I am really happy to see you and sorry you have been ill. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-refresher-wiw#post-1854193 Thu, 19 Oct 2017 10:26:23 +0000 approprio 1854193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much for the thoughtful feedback. <b>Angie</b>, I always appreciate the care and support you nurture here. More than you can imagine.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>lisap</b>, the pants are indeed from Uniqlo. <b>chouette</b> wins the prize!</p> <p><b>shevia</b>, but this is my face! This is my angry thinking face!&nbsp;This is probably me looking at the new camera setup.&nbsp;I tend to scowl a bit when I'm thinking. I'll try to remember to smile next time :P</p> <p>Seriously, thanks for the hints on the Kenzo. I think you're right about maximal - this may be a job for the pleather midi and OTK boots.&nbsp;<b>Suz, skylurker,</b>&nbsp;good to know I'm on the right track with the down mid-layer.&nbsp;Roll on winter already. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-refresher-wiw#post-1854143 Thu, 19 Oct 2017 03:28:09 +0000 Anonymous 1854143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Such a treat! Each look is fab and looks like your style. I can't pick a favorite. I hope you are feeling much better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-refresher-wiw#post-1854139 Thu, 19 Oct 2017 03:16:15 +0000 Jaime 1854139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now this is a post I can sink my teeth into. Metaphorically of course. I am sorry you have been ill and I hope your health situation is stable and under control. The pulling back and rethinking, as well allowing precious items to age until the right time to revisit, and even feeling skirts again all resonate. I do love the theme of horrified faces running through your outfits.&nbsp;<br />I am so glad you are wearing the JW Anderson skirt. That was the first thing I considered as soon as the look book came out but decided it would just be too much skirt on me in all the wrong places. Look #4 is one of my favorites on you - but confirms my instincts.<br />For relative blending in I love #2 and #5.&nbsp;<br />#3 and #7 are more jarring to the eye - not necessarily a bad thing, but I love the blouse in #7 and the juxtaposition of Munch and a grandpa sweater.&nbsp;<br />#6 is a good idea but I think it needs full maximal rather than the responsible black bottom half.&nbsp;<br />Btw, I am wearing the JW Anderson/Uniqlo Henri Gaudier-Brzeska tee as I type.<br />What an enjoyable post on every level! Great to "see"you Liz!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-refresher-wiw#post-1854137 Thu, 19 Oct 2017 03:11:33 +0000 annagybe 1854137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice round up of outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-refresher-wiw#post-1854124 Thu, 19 Oct 2017 01:45:06 +0000 Sal 1854124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fantastic, your layering is very creative and interesting, and you wear it well.&nbsp; The fit is great - there is enough structure to rein it all in.</p> <p>I like the first and the second to last (1,2,6) and have only visited Camden a few times in 1993-94.&nbsp; I have fond memories of the place.</p> <p>Sorry to hear you have been under the weather, hope your health is improving. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-refresher-wiw#post-1854111 Thu, 19 Oct 2017 01:25:27 +0000 Suz 1854111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your hair!! It looks fantastic.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm so sorry you've been unwell and hope you're doing better.&nbsp;</p> <p>These are all wonderful, interesting, and highly distinctive outfits. You make urban cool look, well, even cooler!&nbsp;</p> <p>I think #4 is my very favourite as a transitional season outfit -- the layering, the colour, the unusual juxtaposition with the flounced or ruffled skirt and boyish top layer.&nbsp;</p> <p>But #5 layers (Kenzo jacket and down) is just amazing -- I remember that jacket fondly from other WIWs. Never let it go! :)&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-refresher-wiw#post-1854101 Thu, 19 Oct 2017 00:44:29 +0000 Angie 1854101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Liz, </b>we are here if and when you need support. Much love to you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-refresher-wiw#post-1854085 Wed, 18 Oct 2017 23:35:35 +0000 chouette22 1854085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I forgot to guess where the pajama bottoms were from. I am preeetty sure they are from Uniqlo!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-refresher-wiw#post-1854068 Wed, 18 Oct 2017 22:00:49 +0000 Mochi 1854068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The pirate boots! Squeeeeee!!!! :)&nbsp;</p> <p>Amazing looks.&nbsp;</p> <p>Not doing justice to your thoughtful musings and inspired combinations. But you raise the bar very high.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-refresher-wiw#post-1854064 Wed, 18 Oct 2017 21:46:13 +0000 Anonymous 1854064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can't guess where the pj bottoms came from ( too dark to make out details on my screen) - but I do need to know ;)</p> <p>I like all of your pieces here, and how you wear them. Hair looks terrific too. I appreciate your posts and &nbsp;always look forward to them- I do learn a lot from you and you inspire breaking out of old dressing patterns ..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-refresher-wiw#post-1854051 Wed, 18 Oct 2017 20:17:44 +0000 chouette22 1854051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow, such creativity in action here! I feel like such a boring and predictable dresser compared to you. My favorite is your outfit #3 (picture #4) - I love everything about it. I always enjoy your reflections and fabulous writing style very much and am glad that your health is improving.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-refresher-wiw#post-1854043 Wed, 18 Oct 2017 19:52:33 +0000 skylurker 1854043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Out of the vintage looks I pick #6, the neon puffer makes the jacket current.<br /> Lady look : #5, proportions work well and I love the colours on you.<br /> Mannish look : #1. My favourite look : the classic smart casual formula, worn a very personal way, twisted to look rogue with creepers, wraped trousers, and a splash of sequins.<br /> I like #3&amp;7 less because they’re less structured. #4 is a bit complicated for my taste, too many layers, I feel stifled.<br /> Love the new bob. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-refresher-wiw#post-1854040 Wed, 18 Oct 2017 19:24:32 +0000 Style Fan 1854040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good to see you post again!&nbsp; Love your new hair.&nbsp; I like how you take interesting pieces and mix them together in unexpected ways.&nbsp; The end result is very unique and fabulous.&nbsp; I can not pick a favourite but I do like the first black jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-refresher-wiw#post-1854036 Wed, 18 Oct 2017 19:17:15 +0000 approprio 1854036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all so much for the warm welcome back! It's lovely to see you all again. I've missed you.&nbsp;</p> <p>I've been trying to frame an off-topic post about what's been happening in my life, but the fact is I'm still processing it. I'd like to think I'm coming back stronger, then again I might just be riding a wave. We'll see.</p> <p><b>Angie, RobinF</b>, I think #5 might be my favourite too. Looks quite simple but I had a particular direction in mind so it was the hardest to put together. I think it will get a lot of wear.</p> <p><b>Diane, rachylou,&nbsp;</b>I really like this skirt, not least for the freedom in the waistband. I sized down and moved the button because I felt the proportions worked better that way.&nbsp;I was a bit doubtful about the synthetic fabric to begin with, but it holds the ruffles well and moves beautifully.&nbsp;</p> <p>Yep, definitely wearing skirts more this year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-refresher-wiw#post-1854022 Wed, 18 Oct 2017 18:30:20 +0000 minimalist 1854022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So good to see you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-refresher-wiw#post-1854021 Wed, 18 Oct 2017 18:17:57 +0000 rachylou 1854021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everything is AMAZING from the hair on down. You've given me so many ideas... don't know where to start!</p> <p>ETA: I've been hemming and hawing about the J Anderson. I'm not confident about fit and ordering online and the Uniqlo that's got it is a big trip for me. I was looking at the quilted plaid and the ruffle skirt... I've got a ruffle skirt in tan tho... I had half decided to give it a pass, but now... and the black looks so good in IRL... I don't know if the plaid is that me... except that it is my nemesis: red and blue plaid. I'm such a sucker for that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-refresher-wiw#post-1854006 Wed, 18 Oct 2017 17:14:10 +0000 Diana 1854006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great to see you! &nbsp;</p> <p>As usual I love all your looks. &nbsp;I'm particularly enamored of the two skirt looks. &nbsp;Funny enough, I've been eying that Uniqlo x Anderson skirt myself and I'm happy to see someone styling it in a non-tucked manner. &nbsp;(I haven't clicked buy yet because I have a history of buying skirts that don't work with untucked tops, which is what I prefer most of the time.) I'm glad to see you like the quality too. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-refresher-wiw#post-1853998 Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:49:41 +0000 Anonymous 1853998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So nice to see you posting.&nbsp; Sorry you have been ill.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Each of your WIWs is amazing.&nbsp; I have never seen you looking better.&nbsp;</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-refresher-wiw#post-1853997 Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:47:10 +0000 RobinF 1853997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are such interesting and fun outfits! My favorite is the skirt for sure. The color is great and love it with those gorgeous boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seasonal-refresher-wiw#post-1853986 Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:04:15 +0000 Angie 1853986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>GLAD you're feeling better<b>, Liz.</b> Sending extra happy health vibes to Amsterdam.&nbsp;</p> <p>I love the new bob. SUPER FAB.</p> <p>Adore the colour, silhouette and textural variety in your Maximal outfits. Complex, yet harmonious and pulled together. KILLER all round.&nbsp;</p> <p>Hands down #5 is my favourite. Go Team Lady Looks.</p> </p>