https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-favorite-fall-back-outfitsformulas Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:43:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-favorite-fall-back-outfitsformulas#post-610918 Thu, 03 May 2012 01:43:14 +0000 Kari 610918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for starting this thread, Elly!</p> <p>Aida, I'm bookmarking this thread because those combinations rock and are really inspiring me.<br /> (And also because I love seeing everyone's fallback outfits.)</p> <p>My fallback outfits are dead simple these days: patterned dress, possibly a camisole or necklace, white watch, pumps, and possibly hose. This gets me by both on work days and in my social life. Right now I find dresses more forgiving when my weight fluctuates, and the less layers, the less I am apt to feel fussy and fidgety. The magic of a dress is that I instantly feel fab without really having to put thought into the process. It's not too creative, but it's as stress free as possible without actually going out in public in pajamas.</p> <p>A few variations of my FFBO in the photo below. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-favorite-fall-back-outfitsformulas#post-610871 Thu, 03 May 2012 01:09:50 +0000 Jenava 610871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooo, Aida, I LOVE it! I'm SUCH an outfit as recipe person... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-favorite-fall-back-outfitsformulas#post-610808 Thu, 03 May 2012 00:31:40 +0000 Aida 610808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been keeping track of my <a href="http://aidascloset.tumblr.com/tagged/~formulas">personal formulas</a> on my blog because they're so useful to use in a pinch! Here are the ones I've tracked since October:</p> <ul> <li><em>spring loafer formula:</em> breezy top + blazer + skinny jeans + loafers + long pendant</li> <li><em>summer loafer formula:</em> long printed tank + baggy denim shorts + loafers + stack of bangles</li> <li><em>transitional outfit:</em> deep colored top + white jacket and shoes + blue jeans + 1 white jewelry/scarf + rest of jewelry/accents in black</li> <li><em>flare-over-flare:</em> striped dress/tunic + dotty scarf + flared jeans + heels</li> <li><em>spring color palette:</em> brown + taupe + gray + cream + bright trendy color</li> <li><em>leopard/gingham pattern mix:</em> leopard item + gingham item + neutral item (pulling from the leo print) + fun bootie</li> <li><em>sweater fall back:</em> sweater + skinnies + boots + fun necklace</li> <li><em>70s furry vest:</em> soft blouse + fur vest + flared jeans + boots/heels</li> <li> <em>Celia's camel/black/leopard:</em> black base outfit (top, bottom, tall boots) + camel jacket + leopard scarf</li> <li><em>when rushed:</em> top + skinnies + heels + scarf/necklace</li> <li><em>rugged weekend look:</em> gingham top + relaxed cardigan or earthy/rugged jacket + straight jeans + rugged flat boots</li> <li><em>mom’s 70s simple-yet-dramatic style:</em> furry vest + turtleneck (tucked) + high waisted wideleg/flared jeans + boots + pendant</li> <li><em>flight outfit formula:</em> printed tee + chunky necklace + structured topper (blazer/vest) + skinnies + fun booties</li> <li><em>spiff up a tee and jeans outfit:</em> add a fitted completer piece (in this case a vest, but a cardigan, blazer, or other jacket works as well), cute shoes (heeled or flat), and a statement necklace</li> <li><em>equestrian:</em> button-up shirt + topper (cardigan, blazer, or vest) + skinnies + tall boots + scarf</li> </ul> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-favorite-fall-back-outfitsformulas#post-610700 Wed, 02 May 2012 21:24:27 +0000 Louise 610700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Leggings + tunic/ short dress.<br /> I lived in this combo the whole of last winter when I felt 'eeyore' ish, it made it easier to face the day knowing I could look presentable with minimum amount of thought and fuss x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-favorite-fall-back-outfitsformulas#post-610286 Wed, 02 May 2012 15:16:04 +0000 Classically Casual 610286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My lifestyle is casual and my favorite/fallback wear is the tower of denim. I have the BR denim shirt &amp; I want to wear it with jeans everyday. I have a silver NW Indian necklace &amp; silver hoop earrings Victoria recommended awhile ago. I'm actually sad when the shirt is in the wash. And I'd gone my entire life without a denim shirt &amp; believing that denim on denim was a faux pas. One of the many wonderful discoveries from YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-favorite-fall-back-outfitsformulas#post-610251 Wed, 02 May 2012 14:58:52 +0000 Anonymous 610251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some of mine although I have many others.</p> <p>Bootcut jeans + heeled booties + pretty blouse + blazer</p> <p>Same as above but without blazer, half tucked blouse and belt.</p> <p>skinnies + flowy top + blazer + boots</p> <p>pencil skirt + button down blouse + sweater or blazer + hose + pumps, booties or boots</p> <p>bootcut jeans + flat sandals + silk or silk like blouse or top + light cardi for summer</p> <p>skinnies + any top + scarf + and flats </p> <p>Dress + hose + blazer + boots/booties or pumps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-favorite-fall-back-outfitsformulas#post-610224 Wed, 02 May 2012 14:35:15 +0000 rute 610224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jeans, a silk colorful blouse, flats and a jacket! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-favorite-fall-back-outfitsformulas#post-610222 Wed, 02 May 2012 14:34:18 +0000 Transcona Shannon 610222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dress + tights + boots/booties + blazer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-favorite-fall-back-outfitsformulas#post-610202 Wed, 02 May 2012 14:09:08 +0000 rae 610202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love FFBO! I like to have a lot of them, since I often have trouble watching the time in the morning... o_0</p> <p>Button front + sheath dress + tall boots</p> <p>Dress + cropped jacket</p> <p>Baggy shorts + loose tee + statement belt + utility jacket</p> <p>Jeggings + Long coat + boots </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-favorite-fall-back-outfitsformulas#post-610196 Wed, 02 May 2012 14:02:17 +0000 cheryl 610196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My life is so comfy casual that my formula is usually a patterened knit top, jeans and fun tennies. For dance class nights its a knit top long enough to cover everything when i lift my arms, jeans and cowboy boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-favorite-fall-back-outfitsformulas#post-609974 Wed, 02 May 2012 04:12:27 +0000 Deborah 609974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For winter it would have to be dress or tunic, leggings or tights and boots:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-favorite-fall-back-outfitsformulas#post-609967 Wed, 02 May 2012 04:02:53 +0000 lyn* 609967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dress + Cardigan + Leggings + Boots + Long Necklace.</p> <p>OH wait; that's every day :p </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-favorite-fall-back-outfitsformulas#post-609962 Wed, 02 May 2012 03:54:15 +0000 jen 609962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A tunic knit, scarf, leggings and boots </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-favorite-fall-back-outfitsformulas#post-609960 Wed, 02 May 2012 03:49:04 +0000 Mo 609960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mine is a cropped fitted jacket and statement shoes. I think I posted in an old thread . . .<br /> Basically, this silhouette works with my figure (shortwaisted hourglass) and the casual vibe of my lifestyle, since jeans or other cotton bottoms, along with knit tops or loose wovens, form the base of the outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-favorite-fall-back-outfitsformulas#post-609957 Wed, 02 May 2012 03:43:05 +0000 Jenava 609957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, good one...esp. in light of Kari's recent experience!</p> <p>Mine is this black dress, in a couple of iterations. It's knit and comfy, and easy to style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-favorite-fall-back-outfitsformulas#post-609946 Wed, 02 May 2012 03:34:29 +0000 Elly 609946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought we could use an updated thread to discuss planning for the unexpected and needing to get dressed quickly or with low effort!</p> <p>I would love to hear about/see your favorite fall back outfits or formulas and hear why they work for you (particularly why they suit your lifestyle, climate, or how you came across them). Also, do you have different FFBOs for different activities? </p>