https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shabby-apple---do-any-of-these-work Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:25:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shabby-apple---do-any-of-these-work/page/2#post-614012 Mon, 07 May 2012 11:45:35 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 614012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have not read any of the others so I wouldn't be influenced.</p> <p>I love that skirt and think it looks best in 1, 4, 8, and 9. I realized after I picked my favorites that they were all the jacketless looks and did a bit of thinking about why. I find the silhouette very elongating without the jacket to interrupt the line. I do like it with a jacket too and the lower contrast looks are the ones I like best.</p> <p>Very nice outfits Shannon. If I have time later, I will read the rest of the responses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shabby-apple---do-any-of-these-work/page/2#post-614001 Mon, 07 May 2012 11:08:10 +0000 rute 614001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My vote goes for 3!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shabby-apple---do-any-of-these-work/page/2#post-613993 Mon, 07 May 2012 10:08:34 +0000 Deborah 613993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon "hog" the forum all you like:) I have been in bed all day with a head cold so you and everyone have given me something to do all day:) I think you have conquered the skirt with these stylings, it looks great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shabby-apple---do-any-of-these-work#post-613976 Mon, 07 May 2012 09:29:34 +0000 lyn67 613976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love when you made a column of colour with that tee (Nr 2, 3,6,7,8) but nr. 4 is also very pretty to my eye. Good job!:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shabby-apple---do-any-of-these-work#post-613913 Mon, 07 May 2012 05:19:32 +0000 ManidipaM 613913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had to smile, Shannon! I can believe you're frustrated --- the silhouette of this high-waisted skirt and its dramatic print wouldn't be easy to style, I can imagine; but as Beth Ann said, what we're *seeing* in the results is that you're rocking that skirt!</p> <p>I love it best in #1 and #2 --- I think the contrast of colour, and the tomboyish elements really work well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shabby-apple---do-any-of-these-work#post-613893 Mon, 07 May 2012 04:34:48 +0000 Anonymous 613893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OOO, OOO pick me, pick me! *raising hand*</p> <p>SINCE I've been playing with shirts all day long, I have this suggestion. Yellow T and skirt (tucked), chambray shirt on TOP, maybe unbuttoned down to the belt (to show off yellow T) and bloused a little? Sleeves rolled and scrunched, natch. That blue is amazing on you. I feel like your denim jacket is just a tad to dark with this outfit for some reason. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shabby-apple---do-any-of-these-work#post-613859 Mon, 07 May 2012 03:13:11 +0000 Anonymous 613859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Simple me likes the yellow tee and skirt combo best but you have plenty of great choices. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shabby-apple---do-any-of-these-work#post-613825 Mon, 07 May 2012 02:10:34 +0000 goldenpig 613825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice! I like 2, 3 and 8 the best. I think 2 is my fave! I may have to copy you with my yellow pencil skirt and raspberry blazer! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shabby-apple---do-any-of-these-work#post-613823 Mon, 07 May 2012 02:08:59 +0000 sarah 613823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1 and 3!!!!! That is such a lovely skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shabby-apple---do-any-of-these-work#post-613749 Mon, 07 May 2012 01:05:48 +0000 Transcona Shannon 613749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie - the BB shirt will tuck in but the chambray shirt is a little too thick and makes me all "lumpy".</p> <p>Thank you everyone for your input - I didn't mean to hog the forum today but this skirt is really tasking me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shabby-apple---do-any-of-these-work#post-613744 Mon, 07 May 2012 01:02:37 +0000 Angie 613744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You don't make this skirt look difficult to work with at all :)</p> <p>#1 and #9 - how about tucking in those shirts, Shannon?</p> <p>I love #2, #3, #6, #7 and #8. Well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shabby-apple---do-any-of-these-work#post-613739 Mon, 07 May 2012 00:57:35 +0000 Vix 613739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Shannon --</p> <p>Great skirt for warmer weather and what a lucky find that T was! </p> <p>I've come in late so I have lots to look at. You're going to quickly realize my bias is towards you showing off your great shape a bit....</p> <p>My favorite silhouette is #8 (skirt + T + low-contrast belt) -- beautiful proportions in my view. </p> <p>I feel as if the jackets aren't doing the skirt and you justice, though I have hopes the rose one might work out with a shorter top underneath (maybe the yellow T or the brown knit you mentioned?).</p> <p>The colors of #1 are lovely together, but I'd prefer it if the shirt hem hit you more where the dark blouse in #4 does -- but what about wearing the chambray shirt open (jacket style) over a knit + that belt?</p> <p>Hang in there...you know my adventure with the Periwinkle Pouf silk blouse was frustrating, but these more radical departures from our other closet pieces require a bit of patience til we lock into what works!</p> <p>[In the end I decided I was ok with having several vs near-infinite number of items to pair with the blouse -- a bit tough to switch gears from my usual "maximize usefulness" mindset but I survived. ;)] </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shabby-apple---do-any-of-these-work#post-613707 Mon, 07 May 2012 00:06:27 +0000 Amy 613707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a pretty skirt! And lucky you---you look great in yellow! I like 6 and 8 the best. I agree with some of the others who feel the red jacket is pretty as far as color goes, but a bit too long with the skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shabby-apple---do-any-of-these-work#post-613704 Sun, 06 May 2012 23:57:01 +0000 Jaime 613704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorite is #3. I like the dark denim with the yellow. I also like 4, maybe for a similar reason. I want to like the white jacket but maybe with different shoes? Of course you don't look bad in any of them, but we are going for fab here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shabby-apple---do-any-of-these-work#post-613703 Sun, 06 May 2012 23:46:50 +0000 Jilly 613703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think my favorites are #1, #4, and #9. Somehow I like the proportions better with an untucked, belted shirt. It's a gorgeous skirt - I'm sure you'll get the hang of it like you always do </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shabby-apple---do-any-of-these-work#post-613700 Sun, 06 May 2012 23:43:04 +0000 Jjsloane 613700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like 1 and 8 best. Do you have a cardigan to go with 8 rather than a structured jacket? Not that it needs anything (especially in summer) I think with the bold color and pattern keeping it simple is best in this case. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shabby-apple---do-any-of-these-work#post-613699 Sun, 06 May 2012 23:43:00 +0000 Transcona Shannon 613699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Rae and Beth Ann.</p> <p>Beth Ann - the polka dot blouse is actually chocolate brown, but I can see it looks black in the picture. I do like the idea of maybe my brown knit tank with the pink jacket though - that could work.</p> <p>I know what you mean about the belt and the "loosening" of the shirt - will try that too. It's interesting you say that I'm rocking this skirt - 'cause it sure doesn't feel like it to me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shabby-apple---do-any-of-these-work#post-613698 Sun, 06 May 2012 23:37:39 +0000 Beth Ann 613698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon: Love the way you're styling this skirt! I know you're conscious of being shortwaisted, and the matching yellow top creates one line that helps make this a non-issue. The chambray shirt works, too, because it lengthens the line.</p> <p>What would happen if you loosened the belt a little, letting it be higher in back, but draping a little lower on the front and slightly blousing the shirt? Sometimes this can provide shaping for the middle while lengthening the front view. The way you're wearing, however, has the advantage of being "crisper." </p> <p>I'm still undecided about the polka-dot shirt in 5 -- it's the black, not the dot that gives me pause, but I'd love to see it in close-up. Sometimes I need an "eye adjustment." I actually love the rose color of the jacket with the skirt. Perhaps with a brown underlayer?</p> <p>Shannon -- you're rocking this skirt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shabby-apple---do-any-of-these-work#post-613693 Sun, 06 May 2012 23:31:36 +0000 rae 613693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1, 7, and 8 are my favorites! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shabby-apple---do-any-of-these-work#post-613682 Sun, 06 May 2012 22:38:49 +0000 Vicki 613682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Coming in again to say a DEFINITE yes on the BB blue shirt in 9; I love the richness and texture of that blue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shabby-apple---do-any-of-these-work#post-613680 Sun, 06 May 2012 22:35:59 +0000 Transcona Shannon 613680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've added one more option as per Christieanne's suggestion - the skirt with my Brooks Brothers shirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shabby-apple---do-any-of-these-work#post-613676 Sun, 06 May 2012 22:15:56 +0000 Deborah 613676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon love #4. I feel the white denim jacket is not quirt right here. I think a more cropped jacket or something with waist definition would be more flattering. I am not sure about the polka dots and coral...will leave that to the experts. And #8 looks great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shabby-apple---do-any-of-these-work#post-613674 Sun, 06 May 2012 22:06:28 +0000 Transcona Shannon 613674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Christieanne - I've added a pic with the white denim jacket for your review.</p> <p>Isis - have added a pic with just the tee tucked into the skirt and a belt.</p> <p>I really appreciate your feedback ladies - this skirt is definitely trying my style patience! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shabby-apple---do-any-of-these-work#post-613665 Sun, 06 May 2012 21:50:37 +0000 Vicki 613665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 2 and 3, because in 2 you're playing up the red and in both I liked the tucked versions so your pretty skirt shows. How cool that the yellows matched and don't you just love it when that happens! You scored big time. Also, I like 1 as the denim is a nice casual look with your skirt. So, 1, 2 and 3 for me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shabby-apple---do-any-of-these-work#post-613664 Sun, 06 May 2012 21:50:19 +0000 cinnamon fern 613664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that 3 works. I also like 1. Could you try it with a wider belt? At least on myself I feel like a wide belt usually works better (ie my waist looks smaller), not sure if this is a general rule though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shabby-apple---do-any-of-these-work#post-613661 Sun, 06 May 2012 21:42:54 +0000 Isis 613661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Outlier here; I actually like #2 the best. The length works because this looks like a dress....I prefer the lower contrast color of this jacket too.</p> <p>I also like the tops tucked to see the whole design of the skirt.</p> <p>Would also like to see on its own with the yellow T and a belt.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shabby-apple---do-any-of-these-work#post-613653 Sun, 06 May 2012 21:28:28 +0000 Meredith1953 613653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon<br /> 3 is my favorite followed by 4. The dark denim really showcases the fabulous skirt and the yellow top was a brilliant idea! A crean top or jacket be lovely also. You look terrific for bedhead and no makeup! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shabby-apple---do-any-of-these-work#post-613634 Sun, 06 May 2012 20:59:33 +0000 christieanne 613634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>With 1 and 3 for sure. Don't you also have a white denim jacket? Or a shorter white blazer?<br /> The magenta is overwhelming you I think here. How about your BB blouse? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shabby-apple---do-any-of-these-work#post-613632 Sun, 06 May 2012 20:57:52 +0000 Midwest Girl 613632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think 1 &amp; 3 look great. Congratulations on incorporating this pretty skirt into your wardrobe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shabby-apple---do-any-of-these-work#post-613630 Sun, 06 May 2012 20:56:30 +0000 Kiwichik 613630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with the other ladies #3 is my pick as well. I think it works because of the column of colour &amp; the length of the jacket. This makes me think that it would look good with other jackets that end at your hips. What does the skirt look like without a jacket and with a wide belt at the waist or with a shirt slightly shorter than the chambray also belted? </p>