https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-sandwiches-statement-vest-surprising-winners-and-column-of-navy-for-joy Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:36:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-sandwiches-statement-vest-surprising-winners-and-column-of-navy-for-joy/page/2#post-2287736 Mon, 24 Oct 2022 12:37:10 +0000 RobinF 2287736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this outfit! The shoes and vest are fabulous together.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-sandwiches-statement-vest-surprising-winners-and-column-of-navy-for-joy#post-2287734 Mon, 24 Oct 2022 12:20:22 +0000 lyn67 2287734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is NOT! I&nbsp; think yousr legs how more than a "skin sandwich" rather a bit of well needed&nbsp; "structure"-at least&nbsp; in my head- but couldn't make up 100% what she is really saying and why exactly, that insta was too succinct for me....and I won't take an aspirin when not having a headache!:-)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-sandwiches-statement-vest-surprising-winners-and-column-of-navy-for-joy#post-2287711 Mon, 24 Oct 2022 07:54:55 +0000 Sally 2287711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it and think the cropped pants look great with the loafers. I thought a skin sandwich was a slice of skin when you fold your skinny jeans up and then you wear booties. I like to cuff my pants with my boots so when I sit down you can see some leg. Maybe that is a skin sandwich </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-sandwiches-statement-vest-surprising-winners-and-column-of-navy-for-joy#post-2287678 Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:11:51 +0000 SarahD8 2287678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super cool looks both, Suz. I especially like the gilet with the casual denim shirt -- not a combination that would have occurred to me but it's wonderful!</p> <p>I hope that my current search for pieces with ~drama~ will eventually yield a few items that are as enduringly satisfying (and useful!) as your gilet. Definitely something to aspire to.</p> <p>I agree with others that the skin you show here is not the undesirable skin sandwich that Amy S. describes. Your definition of the concept in your follow up post chimes with my understanding and I know I am biased because of my (our) profession but I think the concept would maybe be more effective if she would just... explain it in straightforward words?? Haha I am a bit cranky at the moment I admit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-sandwiches-statement-vest-surprising-winners-and-column-of-navy-for-joy#post-2287648 Sun, 23 Oct 2022 21:19:03 +0000 Carla 2287648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a lovely outfit, Suz. &nbsp;Navy is <i>so&nbsp;</i>good here! &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Frankly, I’m finding the tone of some of these Instagram folks a bit mean and terms like ‘chill’ an affectation. &nbsp;I understand that there can be some instruction and interesting points regarding what is a ‘hot’ trend - but prefer diversity of people, shapes, sizes, and fashion expression. &nbsp;I also prefer fashion advice that is delivered in a gentler voice.</p> <p></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-sandwiches-statement-vest-surprising-winners-and-column-of-navy-for-joy#post-2287589 Sun, 23 Oct 2022 14:00:51 +0000 ChristelJ 2287589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another lovely example of how you always get proportions just right for you. Interesting and flattering layers with just the right amounts of skin showing. You are an artist! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-sandwiches-statement-vest-surprising-winners-and-column-of-navy-for-joy#post-2287582 Sun, 23 Oct 2022 13:01:39 +0000 Helena 2287582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Indigoprint your comment lol!!!</p> <p>I'm also on team who cares about skin sandwiches lol ... Although I wonder if this is why DD has taken to commenting when my socks aren't visible above my booties *ponders*. </p> <p>Suz you look fantastic as you always do. I completely understand what you mean about that unicorn weather where both a bare ankle and a jacket makes perfect sense ... Enjoy it while it lasts! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-sandwiches-statement-vest-surprising-winners-and-column-of-navy-for-joy#post-2287579 Sun, 23 Oct 2022 12:13:19 +0000 Janet 2287579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the point of the SS is that it looks like a mistake? Like your pants are just a little too short, almost. The sliver of skin can come off this way, or at least I have felt this in the past without any name being put to it, perhaps out of a lifetime of trying to avoid or mitigate too-short hems with dark socks filling in the gap. :-D</p> <p>So, I don’t see that here at all! You’ve got a definite crop style paired thoughtfully with a nice substantial loafer, showing your ankles and a few inches of skin. It looks deliberate and season-appropriate. </p> <p>In short, YLF! I continue to love that gilet, and I smile when I see that scarf print. I finally surrendered my tops with that print, and maybe I should have tried making a scarf from them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-sandwiches-statement-vest-surprising-winners-and-column-of-navy-for-joy#post-2287578 Sun, 23 Oct 2022 12:12:15 +0000 Minaminu 2287578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look great, love the navy shoes!</p> <p>Hope child and cat have quickly recovered </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-sandwiches-statement-vest-surprising-winners-and-column-of-navy-for-joy#post-2287576 Sun, 23 Oct 2022 11:04:47 +0000 Anonymous 2287576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm on team not giving a hoot about skin sandwiches and team no Insta To me, fashion rules need to be personal and for the point of making it easier to dress and manage your wardrobe. </p> <p>These look great to me! Love the long vest and scarf! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-sandwiches-statement-vest-surprising-winners-and-column-of-navy-for-joy#post-2287544 Sun, 23 Oct 2022 01:35:57 +0000 Suz 2287544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all. Surprisingly, it was still too warm for cold ankles, but I admit there is a narrow window for a wool outer garment and bare ankles and arms! September/ October (and maybe, in a good year?) April/ May in my climate.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think you're right about the skin sandwich, <b>Jaime</b> and <b>Rachy</b>&nbsp; -- it's not really a skin sandwich if a fair amount of skin is showing. The baloney sandwich analogy is hilarious and on point!&nbsp;</p> <p>Dchild has Covid.&nbsp; :(.&nbsp; Just before their booster shot, too! Oh well. Dcat has who knows what. Old age.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-sandwiches-statement-vest-surprising-winners-and-column-of-navy-for-joy#post-2287539 Sun, 23 Oct 2022 01:25:03 +0000 Jaime 2287539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not a skin sandwich according to my new understanding (via Sal's thread) and not a problem by any definition. You look fab - actually my only concern about this outfit is cold ankles . Yes to bringing out statement vest more often! Yes to enjoying chunky loafers! Hope DD and DCat are feeling better! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-sandwiches-statement-vest-surprising-winners-and-column-of-navy-for-joy#post-2287532 Sun, 23 Oct 2022 00:58:53 +0000 rachylou 2287532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rockin’ it!</p> <p>I think not a skin sandwich. I think the skin sandwich is like the lunch you make yourself as a child - one slice of baloney between bread. A thin, sad sort of sandwich. You’ve got several inches of leg showing there, which offers structure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-sandwiches-statement-vest-surprising-winners-and-column-of-navy-for-joy#post-2287529 Sun, 23 Oct 2022 00:33:53 +0000 Indigoprint 2287529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oops hit submit twice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-sandwiches-statement-vest-surprising-winners-and-column-of-navy-for-joy#post-2287526 Sun, 23 Oct 2022 00:10:01 +0000 Indigoprint 2287526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look FAB. I cannot comment on skin sandwhich cuz I do not Insta. And when I googled "skin sandwhich" X rated info popped up.<br /> Love your vest, I'll bet if you make it a challenge you will use it alot.<br /> Love the shoes, I have been looking for a similar style for the same transitional purpose so thank you for the objective input. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-sandwiches-statement-vest-surprising-winners-and-column-of-navy-for-joy#post-2287523 Sat, 22 Oct 2022 23:02:58 +0000 Nadya 2287523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love these and you look so happy to be wearing your favorite piece! You and Angie have convinced me I need to unearth the gilet I haven’t worn since the pandemic started either. Maybe I’ll. Try mine with jeans to dress it down a bit for my tech lifestyle ;).</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-sandwiches-statement-vest-surprising-winners-and-column-of-navy-for-joy#post-2287514 Sat, 22 Oct 2022 22:16:54 +0000 Cardiff girl 2287514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great looks as usual.l ve been considering loafers as an alternative to trainers and l am very tempted given how cool they look on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-sandwiches-statement-vest-surprising-winners-and-column-of-navy-for-joy#post-2287507 Sat, 22 Oct 2022 21:49:13 +0000 cat2 2287507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In addition to not giving a hoot about skin sandwiches, I can only imagine the reaction if I showed up with socks in my pumps or slides with socks! The column of blue is fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-sandwiches-statement-vest-surprising-winners-and-column-of-navy-for-joy#post-2287506 Sat, 22 Oct 2022 21:44:23 +0000 Dee 2287506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You’ve nailed it again in navy Suz, &nbsp;love that gilet. I don’t get the skin sandwich thingy myself and with colder temps coming soon, I guess it wont be much of a concern for me lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-sandwiches-statement-vest-surprising-winners-and-column-of-navy-for-joy#post-2287505 Sat, 22 Oct 2022 21:42:10 +0000 Irina 2287505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That vest is fantastic. Love seeing it on you and Angie.&nbsp;<div>The whole outfit is fabulous, the shades of navy, juxtaposition between casual and structured.&nbsp;</div><div>I don’t really care about a skin sandwich or whatever it is. We all have our sweet spot when it comes to proportions in an outfit.&nbsp;</div><div>In any case, everything works beautifully here!</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-sandwiches-statement-vest-surprising-winners-and-column-of-navy-for-joy#post-2287499 Sat, 22 Oct 2022 20:25:05 +0000 kkards 2287499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You had me at navy. Love them all </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-sandwiches-statement-vest-surprising-winners-and-column-of-navy-for-joy#post-2287496 Sat, 22 Oct 2022 20:04:03 +0000 LJP 2287496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh give me those Brancusi jeans pls !! But the price ! </p> <p>Anyways , your skin sandwich works here because we forearms and neck / chest . Why do I feel like I’m writing for a serial killer show ? Anyways, if the ankle was the only bit of exposure , I agree that it would be unbalanced . That vest was the beat purchase ever , I agree . You wear it so well . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-sandwiches-statement-vest-surprising-winners-and-column-of-navy-for-joy#post-2287495 Sat, 22 Oct 2022 20:03:44 +0000 Mirjana 2287495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, you look adorable like usual. I really love your style. You remembered me for my black vest which I haven't worn for a long time. That loafers are so beautiful, I like them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-sandwiches-statement-vest-surprising-winners-and-column-of-navy-for-joy#post-2287493 Sat, 22 Oct 2022 19:55:24 +0000 Suz 2287493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Angie</b>, I'm as confused as you are! I looked at the little video <b>Sal</b> mentioned and I am almost as confused as I was the first time. But as I understand it...<u><b>according to Amy&nbsp; --&nbsp;</b></u></p> <p>   <b>a narrow straight horizontal band of skin between footwear&nbsp;</b><b>and bottoms is unpleasing...</b></p> <p><i><b>especially&nbsp;</b></i></p> <p>   <b>if the bottoms in question are snug vs. loose.&nbsp;</p> <p></b><b></b>On the other hand, she also acknowledges that if it's not a problem for you, it's not a problem! :)&nbsp;</p> <p>If <b>Carol S</b>. is right and when the ankle shows it's not a skin sandwich, well, then, I guess I'm okay with that.&nbsp; &nbsp;:)&nbsp;</p> <p>Anyway. It's all interesting to ponder. Personally, I am not a fan of the slides with socks that she favours because the practical side of me rears up and gets all agitated about seasonal confusion, wet and cold feet, sloppy feelings, my own dislike of socks, period, etc. etc.&nbsp;</p> <p>I <b>do</b> like those "Brancusi" jeans she shows, though! And agree they can work with a tight shaft bootie.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-sandwiches-statement-vest-surprising-winners-and-column-of-navy-for-joy#post-2287491 Sat, 22 Oct 2022 19:48:26 +0000 CarolS 2287491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It seems to be the little sliver that shows between the top of a short bootie and the hem of a pant or skirt.&nbsp;</p> <p>Like Angie, Amy also says if it doesn't bother you, don't worry about it... But if you've been feeling 'off' when wearing that proportion, the "skin sandwich" might explain it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-sandwiches-statement-vest-surprising-winners-and-column-of-navy-for-joy#post-2287488 Sat, 22 Oct 2022 19:33:28 +0000 Angie 2287488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The way I understand it, Amy Smilovic has a dislike for certain hem length and width combinations. She likes some amount of skin showing between the footwear and hem, but only with a certain type of hem width - or shoe. Or no skin showing at all. Or you need to wear socks to cover up some skin. It's not entirely clear to me....</p> <p>If her guidelines work for you - use them! If they don't appeal to you - ignore them! It's that easy :)</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-sandwiches-statement-vest-surprising-winners-and-column-of-navy-for-joy#post-2287487 Sat, 22 Oct 2022 19:30:54 +0000 CarolS 2287487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not a skin sandwich when the ankle shows!&nbsp; And you look FAB! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-sandwiches-statement-vest-surprising-winners-and-column-of-navy-for-joy#post-2287486 Sat, 22 Oct 2022 19:17:28 +0000 Angie 2287486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*waving back*</p> <p>KILLER looks - all of them! Our gilet is an incredible piece. It looks perfect every season. Beautiful design and cut. Well worth the splurge!</p> <p><b>Suz,</b> your skin sandwich is awesome and works beautifully. Especially loving #3 and #4. That top is so pretty! And the pattern mix is fun :)</p> <p>The denim shirt is fabulous too!</p> <p>I'll be back...</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-sandwiches-statement-vest-surprising-winners-and-column-of-navy-for-joy#post-2287485 Sat, 22 Oct 2022 19:16:52 +0000 Suz 2287485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, SF. A skin sandwich is a bad thing, in Amy's view. I'm not sure what I think myself. I think whatever works for the wearer works. </p> <p>It has been unseasonably warm here, yes. It was 20 degrees in the daytime the first day (much cooler at night). It's cooling down now, but still feels like early autumn, not winter. Our climate is probably a bit "softer" than yours since we are on the coast.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skin-sandwiches-statement-vest-surprising-winners-and-column-of-navy-for-joy#post-2287484 Sat, 22 Oct 2022 19:07:05 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2287484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That first outfit is all sorts of adorable, but if a skin sandwich (I’m too lazy to look up the link myself) requires crops, I’m out. Also, it must be warmer there than here; no one here has that much skin showing. Then again, some people here wear black tights all summer long. </p>