https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styleplace-musings-wiw-on-a-short-getaway Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:50:12 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styleplace-musings-wiw-on-a-short-getaway/page/2#post-1410270 Sat, 13 Dec 2014 06:50:45 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1410270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Kelly! <br />Ha ha, Jeanie! High five! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styleplace-musings-wiw-on-a-short-getaway/page/2#post-1410267 Sat, 13 Dec 2014 06:45:26 +0000 kellygirl 1410267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the teal cords on you--they are awesome. The texture and colors are fab. Both tops are terrific but the brown topper is simply amazing with those pants! Interesting style musings. I love college towns too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styleplace-musings-wiw-on-a-short-getaway#post-1410251 Sat, 13 Dec 2014 06:04:16 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1410251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jeanie</b>, interesting question about urban or relaxed. I think what I've developed in Seattle is what I think of as a city shoe wardrobe, or one that works on sidewalks but not gravel or dirt. Perhaps my outerwear, too, would fall into this category. Most days, I'm wearing something that would not easily take me on an impromptu walk through the woods, or it would look rather out of place there. But I think my style is relaxed urban. Your description of what a college brings to its surroundings is nicely put. I like living near colleges or universities, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styleplace-musings-wiw-on-a-short-getaway#post-1410248 Sat, 13 Dec 2014 05:59:49 +0000 Jeanie 1410248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just saw your comment to <b>unfrumped&nbsp;</b>about dress being a factor in job selection. &nbsp;I am giggling out loud because...I never told anyone this but when&nbsp;I changed majors in college, one of the factors was because I didn't want to wear medical scrubs everyday!! &nbsp;I am so glad to hear I am not alone in my work/style aspirations...high five! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styleplace-musings-wiw-on-a-short-getaway#post-1410245 Sat, 13 Dec 2014 05:53:19 +0000 Jeanie 1410245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First of all, I just adore your outfits! &nbsp;What great color inspiration. &nbsp;I am loving the teal and brown. &nbsp;And those pants are on sale...tying not to look! &nbsp; I often romanticize about living in a place that I visit but it sounds like you were really feeling a kinship to this new place. &nbsp;That is a nice feeling. &nbsp;Do you think your style is more urban than relaxed living in Seattle?&nbsp;&nbsp;I am trying to visualize the corduroy outfit (sometimes I want to ask people if I can take a pic of their outfit but never do...ha ha!) &nbsp;Is there any reason you wouldn't wear this outfit in your current environment? &nbsp;I hope you recreate it....sounds fun! &nbsp;I think college towns always have a fun vibe and bring in a lot of art, intellect and style into their surroundings. &nbsp;I am happy living near a big campus and would consider living near a college as a consideration if I were to move. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styleplace-musings-wiw-on-a-short-getaway#post-1410234 Sat, 13 Dec 2014 05:32:23 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1410234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ha hahah! Shows how little I'm in an island state of mind. Ok, I'll let those pass, Una. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styleplace-musings-wiw-on-a-short-getaway#post-1410227 Sat, 13 Dec 2014 05:20:44 +0000 catgirl 1410227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I meant Hawaiian prints like floral board shorts... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styleplace-musings-wiw-on-a-short-getaway#post-1410224 Sat, 13 Dec 2014 05:15:58 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1410224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Suz</b>, thanks for the analogy! Now I can imagine a bit more about Kingston, where I've never been. I would be wearing more flat shoes if I were walking more, too. I like to wear jeans a lot, and perhaps that's part of why I've tried to get a little more sophistication from other elements of my style. <br /><b>Marin</b>, I've moved a lot, too. I always adapted my style to fit in, especially as a kid in school. I feel like I've had some pretty pronounced shifts along the way. This is the first time I've been able to put down roots somewhere. I feel my surroundings are very compatible with how I'm wanting to dress (my little Bellingham flight of fancy aside--it's not like I couldn't dress a bit more Bellingham if I wanted to).<br /><b>unfrumped</b>, I think there is a bit of the shadow-style pursuit in imagining what I'd dress like in a different locale. Your questions are good ones! You remind me that at one point in my life, after I left the Army, I used to think about possible jobs in terms of what I would wear. If it was a job that involved dressing in a way I didn't want to, I would discard that possibility. I thought about dog-walking/pet-sitting for instance, but I knew I didn't want to build a wardrobe geared toward those activities. Funny, huh? I also thought about truck-driving, but again, did not want to dress the part (i.e., in clothes suitable for checking the oil or sleeping in a cab, possibly in a frozen tundra somewhere, or in a driving rain). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styleplace-musings-wiw-on-a-short-getaway#post-1410213 Sat, 13 Dec 2014 04:51:02 +0000 unfrumped 1410213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great musings and great teal pants! </p> <p>I wonder is this like considering your shadow style?<br /> Or thinking, whose TV show or what clothing catalogue would we dress like if we could?<br /> Or if I had a different job, either more casual or more formal.<br /> Should we be really trying to get to a job or locale in which we can " dress our truth"? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styleplace-musings-wiw-on-a-short-getaway#post-1410210 Sat, 13 Dec 2014 04:38:57 +0000 Anonymous 1410210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another love for the teal cords. The color is vibrant but rich. </p> <p>I loved reading your musings. I can really relate. I have moved quite a bit and my style has most definitely shifted with each move. I think the shifts are all within the context of each other though. I wear essentially the same mix of outfits just in different quantities. I think part of what has drawn me to YLF is my current environment feels the least like me, stretching my style range. I think it is fun to think how you would dress when touring about. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styleplace-musings-wiw-on-a-short-getaway#post-1410207 Sat, 13 Dec 2014 04:27:15 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1410207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, <b>Una</b>, it would be fun to see your surfer side! But floral prints, really? Maybe edgy looking ones. <br />Sara, thank you!<br /><b>Rachylou</b>, it does make a difference how things are worn, as well as what they are. Your observations are so funny and wise. <br /><b>Denise</b>, I bet you're right--she might have been wearing Sanitas like yours! That's so kind of you to say she was probably admiring my outfit. All of us who are into fashion do that, don't we? Admire each other from afar (or not so far, as the case may be). <br /><b>Aida</b>, your comments and others here keep me coming back to Jaime's well-put thought about our <i>basic impulses, expressed differently and in different contexts</i>. Seems so true, doesnt' it?<br /><b>Thimblelina</b>, you have some really fascinating sounding shadow styles going on! How fun.<br />Thanks, Suz.<br /><b>E</b>, I find the same thing about Seattle. I love the light here, and how it encourages me to wear the "moody" colors that I like. I think my color palette has shifted somewhat since I've moved here. I used to try to brighten up my look more in California, where it was sunny 90 percent of the time. <br /><b>Angie</b>, you're too funny--and sweet! We won't be moving to Bellingham; we're settled here and happy. We might make an effort to go hang out there more often. </p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styleplace-musings-wiw-on-a-short-getaway#post-1410203 Sat, 13 Dec 2014 04:04:54 +0000 Suz 1410203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joining in the love for your teal pants. You are making me want a pair. What great outfits!&nbsp;</p> <p>Bellingham is to Seattle as Kingston is to Toronto. &nbsp;So coming from Toronto to Kingston definitely meant a change in style, even though the climate is basically the same (just a bit colder and snowier).&nbsp;</p> <p>This is a college town, and there's always a faint whiff of the boho about it. Since I don't have a boho bone in my body, my style has changed by becoming a touch more collegiate/ sportier. It's for practical reasons as much as it is to "fit in." Heels, for instance, just don't make a lot of sense here where I need to walk. I probably wear more denim, and dress casually more often than I would in a larger city.&nbsp;</p> <p>It's interesting to think about though. I am sure if my move were like Caro's, to a beachy place, like her, I'd suddenly be wearing a lot more dresses and sandals. It just feels right in that environment.&nbsp;</p> <p>And if i lived in Seattle, you had better believe I'd have some stylish rainwear! :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styleplace-musings-wiw-on-a-short-getaway#post-1410154 Sat, 13 Dec 2014 01:48:36 +0000 Angie 1410154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't you dare move to Bellingham. We need you in Seattle.&nbsp;</p> <p>Jokes aside, I'm glad you had a nice time, and could reflect in a meaningful way.</p> <p>I love #1 and #4. Those pants are absolutely AMAZING on you. <b>WOW.</b>&nbsp;And the tops are fab too. Killer x2. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styleplace-musings-wiw-on-a-short-getaway#post-1410151 Sat, 13 Dec 2014 01:42:46 +0000 E 1410151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those cords are stunning!</p> <p>I really loved reading your thoughts. I just recently moved to a very different climate &amp; environment, one that feels much more 'me,' and allows me to dress how I like, but I'm definitely not blending in to my sartorial environment. I do think my favourite muted shades suit the northern sunlight at least. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styleplace-musings-wiw-on-a-short-getaway#post-1410101 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 23:17:28 +0000 Suz 1410101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sharan, this is such an interesting post that I want to come back to it. We're just about to have our supper here, so I will return when I've had some time to muse. Thank you for sharing your thoughts as well as your fab outfits!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styleplace-musings-wiw-on-a-short-getaway#post-1410092 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 23:01:27 +0000 Aida 1410092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting thoughts Sharan! I think to a degree the location is an influence, but for myself it is more a reflection of climate and to a far lesser degree socioeconomic setting. For example when I lived on the eastside I wore my tall pumps a LOT more than I do now that I'm in the North Sound (and have actually since purged nearly all of them, since we have a more outdoor-active rather than urban-active lifestyle now). But the bulk of my clothing was really similar, because the climate is the same. I would also suspect that there would be a larger gap in "location style" for an eclectic dresser; we could let out different sides of us, or at least the primary side could be easily skewed. My hunch is that no matter where you live you'll still have that arty touch of yours, because I can see it across all range of outfits that you post. We probably all have at least something that would stay in our core regardless.</p> <p>Great outfits as always. Those teal cords are lovely on you, and oh-so texturally yummy. I've been toying with the idea of picking up a pair of velvet pants (ideally flares but well, you know, rain...), this is a fabulous inspiration. And I could see you rocking your version of the waitress outfit using some of the fabulous pieces in your wardrobe. Are you planning to give it a try? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styleplace-musings-wiw-on-a-short-getaway#post-1410025 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 21:08:31 +0000 thimblelina 1410025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great looks! I'm chiming in with the teal pants love.</p> <p>I'm definitely influenced by where I live. One of the most exciting chapters of my college life was putting together my first career capsule when I went on a semester long internship program to work at the Archives of American Art in SF's De Young Museum... A big difference from my small town SoCal upbringing! </p> <p>My husband &amp; I were just talking about that other thread and dressing for one's fantasy life. We have a vacation rental cabin in the Southern Oregon Cascades and our time up there involves wearing lots of gear and being outdoors a lot, either working on the property or playing. (Sometimes when I catch my husband in a slightly more metrosexual look from home I tease him that he's liable to get a butt kicking in the Big R parking lot down in Klamath Falls!) I love taking a break from hair dryers and mascara, but I also make some time to play around with funny juxtapositions from my wardrobe, like luxe hippie mushroom hunter, expatriate Eastern European heiress on skis, or glam cowgirl. Not really things I would ever think of down here in Sonoma County! And he kind of does that too with his lumberjack plaids, work boots, and extensive ski beanie collection. </p> <p>Anyway, it's good to have a little something to dress all our different selves, isn't it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styleplace-musings-wiw-on-a-short-getaway#post-1409985 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 20:18:29 +0000 CocoLion 1409985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I absolutely love those teal pants on you. &nbsp;And I thought I was over colored pants and jeans. &nbsp;Yet they look fresh and pretty this time of year.</p> <p>I enjoyed your story. &nbsp;The waitress was probably wearing professional, non-slip&nbsp;clogs -- they are great for those of us who work on our feet. &nbsp;I swear by them.</p> <p>I think locale does influence style to a certain extent. &nbsp;But not completely. &nbsp;My guess is the waitress was admiring your outfit and looks just as much as you appreciated hers. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styleplace-musings-wiw-on-a-short-getaway#post-1409970 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 19:32:45 +0000 rachylou 1409970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Knock out outfits! I love the dark teal and brown for you. Love the drape and architectural shape of your tops.</p> <p>Context really affects how outfits come off and what you want to wear. When I was all bakery and not going into the city, I was all over the Danskos + flares (+ Put A Bird On It). Now I'm going into the city everyday and just want to be a nihilist punk. Interestingly, working in the suburbs... I feel a desire to wear suits these days. I have some internal fashion equalizer. I wonder what would happen if I dressed, not to <i>match</i> my environment, but <i>like</i> everyone else in my environment.</p> <p>... that's provided I could figure out exactly what they're doing. I wear what they all wear, I just don't seem to wear it in the same way... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styleplace-musings-wiw-on-a-short-getaway#post-1409950 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 18:59:23 +0000 Sara L. 1409950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting idea that I've never really thought about much.&nbsp; I love those teal cords.&nbsp; The fabric looks so rich. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styleplace-musings-wiw-on-a-short-getaway#post-1409946 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 18:55:56 +0000 catgirl 1409946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is fascinating and I think about this all the time.&nbsp; If I lived in Hawai'i again, I'd be a surf girl through and through.&nbsp; Long hair, surf shorts, tees, flip-flops.&nbsp; :)&nbsp; Floral prints, cute swingy dresses, beat-up cut-off denim shorts.&nbsp; Sigh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styleplace-musings-wiw-on-a-short-getaway#post-1409874 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 15:35:00 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1409874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Caro</b>, that's an interesting experience. It's not just a matter of climate, but level of formality that changed for you. <b>Diane</b>, I wonder if you might find a similar experience if you moved to Greece. Perhaps it would be even more conducive to your love of skirts.<br /><b>Missey</b>, it sounds like you are finding a happy medium between your style persona and that of the people you are around. <b>Jackie</b>, it sounds fun to have city and Whistler clothes. I'm sure many of us have something similar, like maybe work and weekend clothes. (Can't believe I was that close to you, too!) <b>Texstyle</b>, how neat that you are at home in the jeans that are characteristic of your environment. Maybe your shoes are where you express your individuality. It's too bad your boots haven't turned out to be the go-to option you wanted. Hopefully they will be good to have on hand for particularly boot-worthy occasions. <br /><b>Karie</b>, it's interesting how in a city you can choose where you want to fit in. I dress in a way that I would say is very in tune with the neighborhood we live in. It's a very residential part of Seattle, not really a hip or happening kind of area. It's a little quirky, though, and very walkable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styleplace-musings-wiw-on-a-short-getaway#post-1409863 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 15:16:20 +0000 Anonymous 1409863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First off Sharan, those teal cords are wonderful on you. Fit, and colour-wise. Love them! &nbsp;What a great colour to play with - it works so well with a lot, doesn't it?</p> <p>Regarding the dressing for where you are issue - yes, I definitely do it, and think about it. &nbsp;I travel a bit through Canada for my job - and there are certain things I pull out for certain cities looking to&nbsp;&nbsp; "match" to the level of dressiness and sophistication, or lack thereof:) &nbsp; Funny - my brother and his family live in northern Saskatchewan in a provincial park (golf course, lake, cottages , skiing, etc) and when I go to visit, I sometimes fantasize about the freedom from fashion that exists in a place like that. &nbsp;All casual, lots of gear, lots of sports-specific clothing, and a lot of general happiness , I've noticed. &nbsp;Much like Jackie's Whistler visits (but not in multi -&nbsp;million dollar condos, lol) . &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styleplace-musings-wiw-on-a-short-getaway#post-1409850 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 14:49:44 +0000 jackiec 1409850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First of all, love your outfits. Hey, add a little red to the teal and you are at Angie's ensemble ;). I enjoyed your musings. You were just a stone's throw from me when you were in Bellingham! I totally agree that living closer to "The City" brings with it a certain level of sophistication in dressing. My family lives in and around Whistler mountain, and when I go up there, the dressing is much more casualized (for obvious reasons). We actually have a term describing "city clothes" as opposed to whistler clothes. Nonetheless, we have to adapt our dress to our surroundings, yes. I could totally see you in some slouchy cords with a sequin top, by the way </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styleplace-musings-wiw-on-a-short-getaway#post-1409847 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 14:40:45 +0000 texstyle 1409847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love both your outfits but especially the second one!&nbsp; Teal with dark brown is lovely. And yes, I do feel that the place dictates my wardrobe choices quite a lot. There are weather considerations of course, but aside from that, I think that I prefer not to stand out as being too different, so I do tend to pay attention to area trends. Here, that means jeans and more jeans - but I am a jeans girl at heart so that part works for me. The boots that are so popular here however are not really my favorite. I don't love bulky or heavy shoes so my Frye's are not being worn, in spite of them being the perfect light color, and a wonderful boot. I keep thinking I will have a change of heart and wear them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styleplace-musings-wiw-on-a-short-getaway#post-1409812 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 13:33:51 +0000 Karie 1409812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting read, FC. This time of year, my style is definitely influenced by place, and more specifically the climate of that place. It's super cold and snowy, and everyone here is wearing jeans, warm boots, and heavy sweaters. If we take climate out of the equation, I live in a place that is somewhat arty, definitely&nbsp;major retail, and very diverse.&nbsp;Albany also has a lot of colleges and universities. I see this area as a "choose your style and dress accordingly" type of town, partly because everything is so readily available, and partly because of the diversity. </p> <p>And your outfits are, of course, beautiful! I love those teal slacks!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styleplace-musings-wiw-on-a-short-getaway#post-1409785 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 11:52:16 +0000 Missey 1409785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your musing have really struck a chord with me, Sharan.&nbsp; I think we really do dress for our environment.&nbsp; Thinking back to other parts of the US where I have lived, I definitely "dressed the part".&nbsp; </p> <p>Always a Minnesotan at heart, I'm here to stay.&nbsp; Central MN, for the most part, is typically behind a year or so on trends, so while I admire all styles of dressing, there are just some that would really make me stand out around these parts and I wouldn't feel comfortable.&nbsp; As it is, most days I get ready and go, I am more "dressed up"&nbsp; than the average person around these parts.&nbsp; I aim for smart casual, while straight up functional outdoors casual is what you can expect around here.&nbsp; This could definitely be why I have trouble getting dressed!&nbsp; Thanks for the food for thought! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styleplace-musings-wiw-on-a-short-getaway#post-1409774 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 09:10:10 +0000 Anonymous 1409774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fascinating read FC. Interesting to read your thoughts and I was trying to think about what I do or would do. Having read Shevias' post on wheat or rice growers, I think that I am starting to become a little more of a wheat grower since participating on here, and being more individual, but still within certain parameters. However, I know for sure that I dress differently when on holiday in Greece for instance, but of course that is more to do with climate... but I do wonder, if I lived there, how much I would change my style... probably more that I could envisage. We are complex are we not?</p> <p>I do love your outfits, as usual You look fab in the teal shades in outfit #1 and I adore the drape of your top in #2... nice peek of your belt peeping out between the drape layers too, and&nbsp; your top nicely bookends with your boots.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styleplace-musings-wiw-on-a-short-getaway#post-1409759 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 06:26:45 +0000 Caro in Oz 1409759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Having made a big move from a cosmopolitan urban city to a more laid-back suburb that is touristy &amp; close to the beach&nbsp;I can say yes my style would &amp; did change. I still have my "city" clothes but when I wear them here I stand out a lot more than when I used to wear them. I also have a MUCH larger summer capsule of mainly dresses &amp; sandals whereas I hardly ever&nbsp;wore dresses &amp; only owned one pair of&nbsp;sandals when I got here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styleplace-musings-wiw-on-a-short-getaway#post-1409758 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 06:00:17 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1409758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I love how you put that, Jaime: same "basic impulses", but "expressed differently and in a different context." That makes so much sense. </p>