https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-on-stripes Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:27:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-on-stripes#post-570020 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 05:35:28 +0000 Ginny 570020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>super cute!!! love the stripe on stripe and the red shoes are a great addition, sorry about.the job situation you look great despite the stress!!! hang in there chickie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-on-stripes#post-569185 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:18:52 +0000 Jem 569185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a super cute outfit! I love the striped skirt and how you made it less summery with the darker top. Too bad about the rain, but at least you looked cheery! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-on-stripes#post-569178 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:11:16 +0000 Janet 569178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's good to see you post again and you look lovely, despite the stress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-on-stripes#post-569161 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:53:11 +0000 christy 569161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari - too funny! I always keep an eye out for you too when I'm at Nordstrom! We should definitely plan to meet up sometime soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-on-stripes#post-569014 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 06:19:07 +0000 CocoLion 569014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a fab outfit. This is successful stripe-on-striping for sure. And I think the way you winterized it really works.</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-everyone-else-can-you-mix-stripes-w-stripes" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....-w-stripes</a></p> <p>I went a little too far with some of the experiments but the responses are interesting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-on-stripes#post-569012 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 06:10:56 +0000 ManidipaM 569012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That job situation would make anyone more than a bit cranky! How brave of you to up the ante with a stripey I-*will*-have-fun-today outfit!</p> <p>(I know there were a couple of times when I've wanted out of a job that had gone round the bend into crazy town... and started *dressing* stressed-out to make my point! I only realized it in hindsight of course, and recognized it wasn't doing my self-image or public image any favours.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-on-stripes#post-568993 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 05:33:50 +0000 Kari 568993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Christy!</p> <p>(Every time I'm at Nordstrom I'm keeping an eye out just in case we bump into each other again. Would you like to bump into each other on purpose sometime after work?)</p> <p>RE: the job... I honestly think this is the "new normal", and the situation is not going to improve until I leave. It's too bad. I used to really love what I did. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-on-stripes#post-568944 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 03:24:03 +0000 christy 568944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So good to see you on here! You look great...sorry to hear the job situation hasn't improved any. Wishing you the very best! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-on-stripes#post-568942 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 03:18:27 +0000 Kari 568942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you! Rachylou, you hit it right on the head. I'm obsessed with multi-textured outfits, especially when there is a similar thread of color or pattern tying everything together.<br /> I'll take my inspiration/spurt of creativity where I can get it these days! </p> <p>Most of the time I'm not feeling very creative; I'm heavily relying on tried-and-true outfits I've worn in the past just to get out the door. But I have to confess that inside the house, I'm wearing comfort clothes - yoga pants and knit tops, fuzzy socks and cuddly blankets. Stress, depression, being tired, and feeling cold all seem to coincide. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-on-stripes#post-568911 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 02:35:29 +0000 taylor 568911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How fashionably fabulous you look!! Love it !! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-on-stripes#post-568811 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:10:29 +0000 rachylou 568811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And also, have to tell you how subtlety smart this stripe on stripe is. There's texture at play too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-on-stripes#post-568808 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:08:58 +0000 rachylou 568808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Outstanding! I can't tell you how much I like this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-on-stripes#post-568800 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 23:58:17 +0000 Anonymous 568800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A Kari post! What a treat. I love, love that skirt on you. </p> <p>I am hopeful the work situation changes for the better soon. Until then, keep on holding on! Bad times are not meant to last forever! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-on-stripes#post-568797 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 23:53:01 +0000 Jjsloane 568797@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not wacky at all, very subtle and fashion forward. I love the belt too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-on-stripes#post-568716 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 22:24:34 +0000 Ana 568716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aww. Hugs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-on-stripes#post-568710 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 22:15:35 +0000 Beth Ann 568710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So good to see you post again, Kari! I love this look -- very subtle and crisp pattern mixing, actually. The oxfords would be great, as well as the red pumps (I love a red shoe). I sincerely hope you find relief in your work situation soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-on-stripes#post-568675 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:31:51 +0000 Meredith1953 568675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You may be feeling "burned out" but you look like a glowing candle! What a beautiful smile and you look super! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-on-stripes#post-568628 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:47:17 +0000 Kari 568628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There is something cheerful and uplifting about stripes, isn't there? Polka dots too. </p> <p>Thank you for your sympathies. I think the thing that's especially burned me out is that it has been a full year of frantic pace and poor organizational planning, trying to keep up with an increasing workload but being asked to work less hours and with no extra people to help balance the load. Just about everything is "urgent." After several times calmly addressing my concerns I'm past the point of hoping that things will change. The question now is how much longer I can hold out before stress turns into another full blown depression. I've quite honestly been praying for a layoff but that's very unlikely right now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-on-stripes#post-568549 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:32:43 +0000 morethanbeige 568549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like this look, Kari. Very stylish. Hugs to you for your "burn out." I know how stressful that can be. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-on-stripes#post-568543 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:28:47 +0000 Tanya 568543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely adorable Kari! Stripes can lift up one's mood like nobody's business.</p> <p>I am sorry to hear you have been pretty stressed out lately. I have been going through something similar for the last year or so and creative dressing also wasn't high up on my priorities list, so I totally understand. Looking forward to more of your outfits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-on-stripes#post-568526 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:19:01 +0000 raclar 568526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the colors of the shoes and belt... They look good with the skirt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-on-stripes#post-568488 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:54:35 +0000 Kari 568488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you! I miss being more of an active presence here. Between being very busy at work, feeling quite tired/stressed, and going through a phase where I wasn't really psyched about getting dressed creatively, I've been browsing through YLF occasionally but lying low. Hoping to post a bit more often. On the job front I'm still grappling with the question of whether to quit before I find another...</p> <p>I'm definitely loving midi dresses &amp; skirts these days and have been grateful for the inspiration I've seen on YLF even if I haven't been posting much lately. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-on-stripes#post-568480 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:50:13 +0000 Sarah A 568480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>totally love it and think its fab with the red heels... The vertical stripe in the shirt is a brilliant mix here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-on-stripes#post-568471 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:42:32 +0000 Anonymous 568471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so glad you have a fabulous outfit to brighten your day when work is so miserable. You look bright and ready for some spring weather! Boo on horizontal rain. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-on-stripes#post-568447 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:12:04 +0000 Transcona Shannon 568447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay for stripes! Looks lovely Kari and I like your red shoes with it! Nice to see you again! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-on-stripes#post-568436 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:57:49 +0000 christieanne 568436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like! And the red shoes are perfect. I'm a sucker for a red shoe anytime plus they make a grey day brighter </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-on-stripes#post-568435 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:57:05 +0000 Ana 568435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG, I love this, Kari! </p> <p>We must be sharing a fashion-mind right now. We're almost skirt twins, because I got a blue and white striped full skirt recently, too (the stripes on mine are thinner and the skirt is knee length). I planned to wear it with a black vee neck top and my red pumps! I've just been looking for the right black top. </p> <p>Anyway, I guess I am biased, but I think you look super fabulous. So cute! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-on-stripes#post-568431 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:53:58 +0000 Suz 568431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The verdict is YAY, a KARI post! We have missed you!</p> <p>And you are right on trend with your horizontal stripes. That looks like a fun skirt for summer and I love the pairing with the belt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/stripes-on-stripes#post-568429 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:51:30 +0000 Kari 568429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had been eyeing this striped midi skirt for a while (and even longer ago, thinking about getting a striped midi thanks to some Pinterest inspiration pins) before some Nordstrom notes arrived in the mail to coincide with a triple points day. I'm on Team Wear it Now, so I couldn't wait to break it out. The cotton fabric and blue/white horizontal stripes struck me as being a little summery but I paired it with a dark navy/black vertically striped top to try to tone down the white. In summer I'll probably pair it with my white blazer. For now... Perhaps it's still too summery, but it got me out the door to work and I need every ounce of forced motivation I can get these days. (I passed beyond "burnt out" several months ago.)</p> <p>I must have been feeling rather nautical or patriotic this morning; originally planned to wear my flat oxfords, but forgot about that plan when I was heading out the door and grabbed red patent pumps instead. You can't see it, but I'm also wearing nude microfishnet hose, because I liked the way the pattern/texture complemented the tight weave of the belt.</p> <p>(Sadly I missed the memo that the weather today would involve a great deal of horizontal rain. It's nasty! Good thing I didn't bus to work today.)</p> <p>So what's the verdict on the stripe on stripe pattern mixing? Too much or too wacky? </p>