https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-new-boyfriends-and-wiw Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:27:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-new-boyfriends-and-wiw#post-1235423 Mon, 28 Apr 2014 06:38:36 +0000 CocoLion 1235423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This style of jean suits you. &nbsp;Love you in 2/3 and 5! &nbsp;Length and rolling look fine to me, you have long legs so that length works.</p> <p>As for #1, the bones of the outfit are good, what about finishing the outfit with a light colored topper instead of the dark one?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-new-boyfriends-and-wiw#post-1235406 Mon, 28 Apr 2014 05:35:17 +0000 Kiwichik 1235406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm actually really liking the grey sweatshirt top and of course your go to BF look. I do think the jacket hits set an odd place and although I like the idea of 4 I think the particular top that you've chosen makes your shoulders look narrow which through about the proportions - maybe with a collared shirt? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-new-boyfriends-and-wiw#post-1234788 Sun, 27 Apr 2014 14:16:55 +0000 BethL 1234788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Pil. Much appreciated! Clarks actually has a cute pair that come in widths. I might try them once I get my orthotics. They're these:<br /><a href="http://vip.zappos.com/clarks-dunbar-racer-white-leather" rel="nofollow">http://vip.zappos.com/clarks-d.....te-leather</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-new-boyfriends-and-wiw#post-1234770 Sun, 27 Apr 2014 13:58:10 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1234770@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks Great and I am loving the color combo of the purple and olive! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-new-boyfriends-and-wiw#post-1234734 Sun, 27 Apr 2014 13:33:16 +0000 pil 1234734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey Beth, I kind of doubt the lilac loafers would work with an orthotic. They are a stiff reflective fabric and fit snugly on what I think are my high volume feet. The black ones on the other hand - maybe? The leather is soft and pliable enough that they feel like a slipper. In fact, my feet might have been happier had I worn them for the Boston shopping marathon :)</p> <p>Here are the links to both<br /> <a href="http://www.6pm.com/cole-haan-air-penny-driver-black" rel="nofollow">http://www.6pm.com/cole-haan-a.....iver-black</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.6pm.com/cole-haan-monroe-penny-green-thumb-reflective" rel="nofollow">http://www.6pm.com/cole-haan-m.....reflective</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-new-boyfriends-and-wiw#post-1234702 Sun, 27 Apr 2014 13:02:36 +0000 BethL 1234702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pil, I missed these (just saw your reference to driving mocs on another thread). You look great! 2, 3, and 5 are my favorites, and I don't see any old gym sweatshirts. I adore the shoes, too. Might have to put some driving mocs on my own shoe list. Do you think they could take orthotics? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-new-boyfriends-and-wiw#post-1223408 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 01:46:59 +0000 Elizabeth P 1223408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nicely done! I hope you come to love these, you wear them well. Comfy too, aren't they? :).<br /> I agree with the above on styling. Love 2,3,5. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-new-boyfriends-and-wiw#post-1223405 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 01:42:25 +0000 Suz 1223405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pil, I saw this yesterday but was on my phone and couldn't really look properly. Now that I get a better look, I am even more impressed. You look terrific in these. I LOVE the shoes (Inge might have to fight me for them) and I love how the magenta works with the olive. 2, 3, and 5 are just fabulous!!&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-new-boyfriends-and-wiw#post-1223329 Mon, 14 Apr 2014 23:31:56 +0000 unfrumped 1223329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All are great. You have a great fit in these jeans. I see the shirt issue--it's just somehow not as cool as the draped knits. So nonchalant. The gray is wonderful. Love the jacket, too. I think it can be hard to match jacket proportions with BF's and this works well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-new-boyfriends-and-wiw#post-1223277 Mon, 14 Apr 2014 22:45:54 +0000 rachylou 1223277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't like bfs, but I like them on you... well done, I say, well done </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-new-boyfriends-and-wiw#post-1222684 Mon, 14 Apr 2014 02:10:32 +0000 Jjsloane 1222684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love 1, 2, 3 and 5. 4 iw fine, vut not as fab as the others </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-new-boyfriends-and-wiw#post-1222676 Mon, 14 Apr 2014 02:05:28 +0000 Jaime 1222676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great - rocking and rolling the bfs&nbsp;like a champion! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-new-boyfriends-and-wiw#post-1222670 Mon, 14 Apr 2014 01:57:21 +0000 Karie 1222670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love these outfits! #1, #3, and #5 are my favs. You are rockin' those BF's, girlfriend! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-new-boyfriends-and-wiw#post-1222651 Mon, 14 Apr 2014 01:16:23 +0000 pil 1222651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the suggestions!<br /> Angie, thanks for the thumbs up! These are a big step for me.<br /> Kellygirl, even though I can sew it wouldn't have occurred to me to shorten these. I may have to try that, thanks for the suggestion.<br /> NDmom, Emily and Caro - thanks!<br /> Krista, if *I* can wear the boyfriend jeans then you definitely can! Add them to the casual capsule you were working on The top in #4 has an elasticized hem so not so agreeable to the semi tuck.<br /> lyn67, good idea about changing the belt, thanks. That may work with a pair of my Birkenstocks. You have also given me an idea of another pairing with completely different shoes, belt and sweater. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-new-boyfriends-and-wiw#post-1222574 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 23:13:39 +0000 Caro in Oz 1222574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab looks </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-new-boyfriends-and-wiw#post-1222479 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 20:11:01 +0000 lyn67 1222479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love them all Phil, except the white belt in nr. 4! Do wear it the same but with a lower contrast belt, then it's all sorted! Great BF's and half tucks! YLF!!!:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-new-boyfriends-and-wiw#post-1222478 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 20:10:41 +0000 lyn67 1222478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love them all Phil, except the white belt in nr. 4! Do wear it the same but with a lower contrast belt, then it's all sorted! Great BF's and half tucks! YLF!!!:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-new-boyfriends-and-wiw#post-1222465 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 19:46:05 +0000 Krista 1222465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Angie - 2,3 and 5 are my faves. &nbsp;Maybe a semi-tuck with the blouse in 4?<br />Great looks, pil! You are braver than me, I cannot make the jump to BF's. Yet! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-new-boyfriends-and-wiw#post-1222353 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 18:09:34 +0000 Angie 1222353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOOK AT YOU ROCK THOSE BFs.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm impressed - you look sensational, Pill. (Inge is going to steal those loafers).&nbsp;</p> <p>BF's are rolled to a wonderful length. LOVE #2 , #3 and #5. #4 is fab too mind you, but not quite as great as the rest. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-new-boyfriends-and-wiw#post-1222345 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 18:02:31 +0000 Anonymous 1222345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stylish....love them on you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-new-boyfriends-and-wiw#post-1222342 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 17:58:34 +0000 NDMom 1222342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with kellygirl....love all these on you! &nbsp;So cool, hip and fashionable! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-new-boyfriends-and-wiw#post-1222229 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 16:20:54 +0000 kellygirl 1222229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE these, Pil. I think the roll length is perfect. I love this look on you. The army jacket is the perfect length to my eye too. Every one of these is a winner. The only thing you might consider is shortening the pants to make the roll less bulky. I wear mine like you have yours--some of my jeans are longer than others so I end up with a bulkier roll at times. It doesn't bother me but I think some people might prefer a sleeker roll.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-new-boyfriends-and-wiw#post-1222218 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 16:07:44 +0000 pil 1222218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So the new boyfriends went on sale and with a $10 coupon ended up being about 50% off. Though the clerk at JCP chided me for wasting gas to save the $10. Hey now, I was out anyway!</p> <p>#1 WIW to a friends party for her son who is home on leave from the Army. I think this looked better in my head than in action.</p> <p>Back to the boyfriends,here are a few different combinations - all with the new loafers. The lower stance of the pants is going to take some getting used to.</p> <p>#2 is probably what I'm most likely to wear.<br /> Is the jacket in #3 a wonky length with the cropped pants?<br /> #4 Not loving this.<br /> #5 I like the muted tone of the gray sweater but kind of feel as if I look like I'm wearing an old school gym sweatshirt. </p> <p>Do the pants need to be rolled shorter? Longer? You have set me on the right path for new looks in the past so I'm hoping you will offer your collective YLF wisdom once again!</p> <p>Thanks! </p>