https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-in-a-rut-or-tried-and-true Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 09 May 2026 12:49:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-in-a-rut-or-tried-and-true#post-919552 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:21:55 +0000 Sarah A 919552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ No rut... just a favorite formula (one of mine too). I love seeing the green floral shirt you posted as K/R styled in #2.&nbsp; The variety of colors keeps the basic formula feeling fun in each incarnation. Love your belt collection :)<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-in-a-rut-or-tried-and-true#post-919468 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:46:45 +0000 Angie 919468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ BEST rut I've seen!<br /><br />Love, love, #1! Wear your white jacket with that combination too.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-in-a-rut-or-tried-and-true#post-919180 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 02:23:19 +0000 sarah 919180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well, thanks, everyone, you are all very kind and sweet and are making me feel like my "rut" is a-OK. It's probably the weather that's making me feel stuck, but it finally changed today. Hooray.<br /><br />I very much appreciate the suggestion to think about my "rut" as my "groove" and having "honed my style" - THANKS!<br /><br />kkards - hooding one's student means that you put that sort-of-silly-easy-to-turn-upside-down thingie over the head of your graduating PhD students during their graduation ceremony!<br /><br />jonesy - leave it to you to buck the pomp all together and do your own style thang (which I'm sure is light years ahead of the rest of us). I left my jacket backstage, LOL, which was a good thing, as it was quite warm in my gown. I admit that I&nbsp;do get kind of nostalgic for my grad school days once I don that hood, I confess...today I somehow ended up carrying the flag of all things. Good thing I had my robe on. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-in-a-rut-or-tried-and-true#post-919153 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 01:36:13 +0000 Debora 919153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful transition into spring outfits, Sarah. I agree with Mary, you have found your groove! Love your white jeans outfit and that soft shade of blue on you. Awesome colors and belt in the next two outfits. I really can't pick a favorite. Love all three! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-in-a-rut-or-tried-and-true#post-919144 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 01:24:40 +0000 Nicole D 919144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ If it ain't broke.... &nbsp;You look wonderful in all of these. &nbsp;Having a signature silhouette is fine. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-in-a-rut-or-tried-and-true#post-919127 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:57:18 +0000 DonnaF 919127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This isn't a rut, but I agree with MaryK:&nbsp; You've found your groove!&nbsp; You have a signature style that is very flattering.&nbsp; The prints in the first two look especially fresh and modern.&nbsp; If you are bored, I suppose you can experiment around. . . .but I see no particular reason to change for the sake of change since there are a multitude of ways you could probably spend your energy and money.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-in-a-rut-or-tried-and-true#post-919117 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:35:13 +0000 K. Period. 919117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sara (Hi,&nbsp;my JCrew feather skirt twin!) I didn't know you are a prof! You must be the best dressed person on your campus. As far as a rut, I don't see one. &nbsp;We all get enamored of a silhouette now and again and repeat it a lot. You've mixed in so much print and contrast, none of these feel&nbsp;repetitive. You look lovely! &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-in-a-rut-or-tried-and-true#post-919111 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:28:17 +0000 MsMary 919111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It's not a rut -- it's a GROOVE!&nbsp; And a fab groove it is!!&nbsp; I especially love the second one!!&nbsp; The colors are great!&nbsp; And I plan to copy #3 at the earliest possible moment!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-in-a-rut-or-tried-and-true#post-919081 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:41:21 +0000 deb 919081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look so good in this style formula. Are you bored with it? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-in-a-rut-or-tried-and-true#post-919062 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:19:15 +0000 Caro in Oz 919062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like all of these &amp; they look fab on you:) I think if you feel great when you wear them you are not in a rut. If you yearn for something else to wear&nbsp;then you may want to explore another silhouette. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-in-a-rut-or-tried-and-true#post-919055 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:10:58 +0000 Beth Ann 919055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm sorry, I'm too distracted by the Craftsman fabness in the background.........<br /><br />just a minute.......<br /><br />Ah!&nbsp; There you are!&nbsp; Seriously, this silhouette is modern, accessible and very flattering.&nbsp; I don't see why you should wear, and wear again!&nbsp; From some of your recent K/R posts, it's clear that you are trying new items and colors (mint, anyone?).&nbsp; Definitely not a rut!<br /><br />#1 is my favorite, but I'd be very happy wearing any of the 3.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-in-a-rut-or-tried-and-true#post-919049 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:57:29 +0000 amiable 919049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow!&nbsp; Add me to the line of people who think these are amazing!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-in-a-rut-or-tried-and-true#post-919036 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:48:21 +0000 Makrame 919036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think these look great! &nbsp;I like the fresh spring-like color that&nbsp;your shirts are adding to your outfits!<br /><br />I was wearing a somewhat similar&nbsp;combo&nbsp;yesterday (blazer, skinnies, booties) and was actually thinking of the outfits you have posted before in a similar vein. &nbsp;Nothing wrong with the formula that works! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-in-a-rut-or-tried-and-true#post-919030 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:41:04 +0000 Carla 919030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm taking notes! I like your style 'rut' very much, and I think we have the same colouring...so I can learn from your colour choices! </p> <p>Like all your outfits, but # 2 is my favourite. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-in-a-rut-or-tried-and-true#post-918979 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:29:04 +0000 Suz 918979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sarah, you look amazing!! Seriously, do you have any idea how you've honed your style??? This is as good as it gets!</p> <p>But I understand the concern about being in a rut. I feel the same about FFB silhouettes. Maybe a pair of slouchy trousers to switch things up?? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-in-a-rut-or-tried-and-true#post-918944 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:08:42 +0000 Jonesy 918944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think you look great! I like the first outfit, especially--it looks the springy-est to my eye. I'm amazed that you can layer like that under your robe! I have to wear the bare minimum underneath mine so I don't pass out from the heat (one year I literally had to put my head between my knees to avoid passing out!)--this year I am going sans robe/hood like the radical kook I am!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-in-a-rut-or-tried-and-true#post-918941 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:05:16 +0000 unfrumped 918941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you've got a great silhouette going. </p> <p>Don't know that colors run true on our monitors , but I'd love to see you in some more of the lighter golden-greeny-auburn- cream colors with your hair and complexion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-in-a-rut-or-tried-and-true#post-918922 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:38:21 +0000 Lantana 918922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These three are all great looks on you so it's how you feel on the inside that's at issue. I empathise with that feeling of dissatisfaction. Time to try something completely different? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-in-a-rut-or-tried-and-true#post-918898 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:25:13 +0000 catgirl 918898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I don't think it's a rut - I feel that way when I'm restless but when other things are going on, like now, I am happy to have a rut to fall into that is tried and true.&nbsp; And your outfits are all wonderful! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-in-a-rut-or-tried-and-true#post-918892 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:22:00 +0000 Transcona Shannon 918892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow - all three of these outfits are fabulous Sarah. Color combos are great, fit on everything is flattering, proportions are perfect - if this is a rut, can I join you in it??? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-in-a-rut-or-tried-and-true#post-918816 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:15:51 +0000 nancylee 918816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look fresh and put-together in all of these looks, Sarah, but I know what you mean about feeling like you're in a rut. &nbsp;I often feel like my looks are all more or less the same. &nbsp;But just because it feels that way to you&nbsp;(because it's&nbsp;familiar) doesn't mean it's&nbsp;necessarily true.&nbsp; To&nbsp;others, you look like someone who knows her style.<br /><br />What I see is very effective formula dressing that works for you and your lifestyle. &nbsp;We all have our go-to looks that are easy to put together, feel like "us," and look great. &nbsp;Blazer + straights + booties works beautifully for you. &nbsp;<br /><br />I guess I would suggest a dress or skirt if you're feeling bored with your current combo,&nbsp;but you're not&nbsp;much of a dress/skirt person. &nbsp;Right? &nbsp;:) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-in-a-rut-or-tried-and-true#post-918770 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:39:50 +0000 Anonymous 918770@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If that is a rut, is the best one I'd ever seen. If you feel effortless, it is probably because you have honed in your style. YLF. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-in-a-rut-or-tried-and-true#post-918766 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:37:35 +0000 CocoLion 918766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I completely relate, I have my outfit formulas too. &nbsp;And I worry that I am in a rut. &nbsp;But looking at your pictures, I think you look amazing. &nbsp;Your outfits are pulled together, have interesting details, and color. &nbsp;Your outfits are chic and modern yet not too young/age inappropriate. &nbsp; And nor are they too mature as if you've given up. &nbsp;So just right. &nbsp;There's a lot to be said for a quick FFBO where you don't have to think too much and you look great for the day. &nbsp;I think you are at that place. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-in-a-rut-or-tried-and-true#post-918757 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:30:05 +0000 kellygirl 918757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I don't see a rut at all. I see a formula that works and is kicked up with interesting pattern mixing and color! LOVE the white denim with the butterfly print especially. What a gorgeous nod to spring. All of these are fab and polished, sarah! You look terrific. &nbsp;The Fryes (?) with the leopard belt looks awesome btw.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-in-a-rut-or-tried-and-true#post-918733 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:08:38 +0000 Anonymous 918733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I don't see a rut either -- you have enough going on with pattern and colour, even if the silhouettes are similar.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-in-a-rut-or-tried-and-true#post-918722 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:58:10 +0000 Jules 918722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't see it as a rut - nothing wrong with a formula that is working for you. The details are different and keep things interesting. I would say the formula/proportions may be similar but the vibe is quite different. #3 reads more classic/polished. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-in-a-rut-or-tried-and-true#post-918706 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:48:55 +0000 pil 918706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you're in a rut I would say it's a good one. I think 1 is my favorite of the three because of the white pants and I'm ready for some light and bright! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-in-a-rut-or-tried-and-true#post-918700 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:44:45 +0000 kkards 918700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ i like all of the looks,&nbsp; and i hear you about the rut. l'm struggling with the same issuei think 1 has a much more casual feel, but they are all very similar. maybe if it finally gets warm you could try breaking it up with different footwear.<br /><br />and how does one "hood" a student? don't even what to tell you the pictures that went thru my head. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-wiws-in-a-rut-or-tried-and-true#post-918655 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:08:09 +0000 sarah 918655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I realize I only ever post K/R's these days, so I thought I'd post some WIW's. In looking at them, I realize they're all basically the same silhouette - straights, blazer, and booties! Hmmm...am I in a rut?<br /><br />#1 - my version of white out, sort of.<br /><br />#2 - transitioning to spring in our never-ending winter (which is finally leaving us today)<br /><br />#3 - what I'm wearing today to "hood" one of my students - I wanted some bottoms that wouldn't be too "loud"&nbsp;under the black robe, and comfortable booties that wouldn't make a lot of noise on the stage. They aren't as red as they appear in the photo.<br /><br />Suggestions for improvement&nbsp;are always welcome. Thanks.