https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/street-style-utrecht-the-netherlands Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:48:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/street-style-utrecht-the-netherlands#post-1929163 Sun, 17 Jun 2018 00:55:24 +0000 rachylou 1929163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting observation re France v Netherlands. I suppose it says something that I’ve a subscription for Elle Netherlands but not Elle France, Lolol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/street-style-utrecht-the-netherlands#post-1929153 Sat, 16 Jun 2018 23:36:47 +0000 Toban 1929153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very wise, Carla. I also liked the story of your husband. My husband also started wearing more color and better fitting clothes after his first trip to Utrecht. He had joined me on a work trip. Transitioning my husband from relaxed fit jeans to straight jeans made such a visual improvement. I do like having new dresses that will be unique here. I also liked the casualness of both the French and Dutch had with their clohes. They carry themselves well and always well fitting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/street-style-utrecht-the-netherlands#post-1929144 Sat, 16 Jun 2018 22:20:08 +0000 Carla 1929144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It seems that every time I take a trip of some significance, I'm changed by the experience and it gets reflected by my clothing. Sometimes it is dramatic and sometimes it is subtle. You might find that your new dresses and some of what you saw and experienced while abroad may impact the way you approach dressing for the next little while!</p> <p>Since our trip to the Netherlands last fall DH has 'sized down' every item of new clothing he has purchased, and I don't see him reaching for any of his old oversized clothing at all. The overall look is neater, leaner, and much more appealing to me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/street-style-utrecht-the-netherlands#post-1929126 Sat, 16 Jun 2018 21:42:08 +0000 mtnsofthemoon 1929126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ditto what others have said.&nbsp; I really, really enjoy reading your posts; report and observations of the people and cities you traveled to.&nbsp; I am getting excited for my trip now, thanks!&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/street-style-utrecht-the-netherlands#post-1929118 Sat, 16 Jun 2018 21:23:59 +0000 Toban 1929118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all your comments! Glad to hear that you enjoy these musings. I found a lot appealing in both locations and personally veer towards more colorful and less classic, with some exceptions. The dress boutique I found in Lyon was quite different than what was on offer at the mall stores. I also have no doubt I would have had success in shopping in The Netherlands given more time. I was very rushed and have more luck when I can explore a store in more detail. </p> <p> At home now unpacking. Did a quick try on for my husband of my new items but felt too out of sorts to take pictures. The “Jackson Pollack” paint dress and the navy modern classic dress tied for his favorites though he loved them all. He asked me to wear the paint dress out for supper tonight :). I’ll get a picture after I shower and before we head out. Sorry to mix thread topics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/street-style-utrecht-the-netherlands#post-1929108 Sat, 16 Jun 2018 20:37:43 +0000 Style Fan 1929108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your reports are so much fun to read.&nbsp; Thank you for taking the time to do this.&nbsp; I have been to France but not to The Netherlands (yet).&nbsp; Interesting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/street-style-utrecht-the-netherlands#post-1929096 Sat, 16 Jun 2018 19:41:20 +0000 Cardiff girl 1929096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The difference between countries style wise is fascinating ,thank you for being our roving reporter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/street-style-utrecht-the-netherlands#post-1929032 Sat, 16 Jun 2018 14:12:49 +0000 kkards 1929032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i love traveling and seeing/observing differences and similarities in different cities and countrys...and if i can't travel i enjoy reading out others observations. thanks for sharing </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/street-style-utrecht-the-netherlands#post-1929031 Sat, 16 Jun 2018 14:07:53 +0000 Angie 1929031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In my experience, YES. The style in the Netherlands is a lot more fashionable and colour-rich than France. (I’ve lived in France). French dressing is generally neutral and classic. </p> <p>Liesbeth, I wear a very small size and do just fine shopping in the Netherlands! </p> <p>Toban, dead right on your observations. Thanks for the fab report. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/street-style-utrecht-the-netherlands#post-1928995 Sat, 16 Jun 2018 09:43:03 +0000 Liesbeth 1928995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you’re petite or bordering on petite you won’t have much luck in the Netherlands no :). I personally find it comical that I live just south of the border but still find Dutch sizes generally running too big on me. I also agree that their street style is pretty trendy (I only know of the cities). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/street-style-utrecht-the-netherlands#post-1928991 Sat, 16 Jun 2018 07:48:16 +0000 Katerina 1928991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for another interesting report, love reading your observations! Utrecht sounds like an inspiring city.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/street-style-utrecht-the-netherlands#post-1928961 Sat, 16 Jun 2018 01:13:31 +0000 Aida 1928961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for sharing these reports! Really fun to read. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/street-style-utrecht-the-netherlands#post-1928921 Fri, 15 Jun 2018 21:05:03 +0000 Becky 1928921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the report. My DDs got me a leather moto a couple of years ago (I picked it out!) and I like the tough vibe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/street-style-utrecht-the-netherlands#post-1928868 Fri, 15 Jun 2018 17:29:20 +0000 Anonymous 1928868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your trip sounds like a wonderful mix of work and people observing.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/street-style-utrecht-the-netherlands#post-1928866 Fri, 15 Jun 2018 17:21:47 +0000 Toban 1928866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Less to report because I had very little personal time. Weather was cooler and rainer than Lyon. And Utrecht is a university city with lots of young people. As a result, saw lots of moto jackets, jeans and and all types of booties and sneakers. But I also saw a lot of bright colors, and hip to knee length jackets in colors. Definitely found it trendier than Lyon. I found it very appealing — but for fall (given DC’s hot summers). </p> <p>I didn’t have much shopping time. However, it was a miss for me. Lots of fit issues in the torso and length. It was also in the midst of sales, so it was chaotic. Also, lots of fantastic dresses but I was on a dress hiatus after buying four(!) in Lyon. </p> <p>I definitely want to get a moto jacket this fall, though. I won’t need it intil October. I definitely prefer a petite cut. </p>