https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dressing-with-birks-style-shift Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:58:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dressing-with-birks-style-shift/page/2#post-1278121 Sat, 14 Jun 2014 19:12:33 +0000 Astrid 1278121@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LGS, I agree that Birks are not for everyone and you have to like the look. That said, I'm not wearing these because they are fashionable, they aren't new either. I wear them because I walk a lot in my everyday life and have a hard time finding comfortable shoes that fit my feet. <br />&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dressing-with-birks-style-shift/page/2#post-1278115 Sat, 14 Jun 2014 19:07:51 +0000 LGS 1278115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Birkenstock trend is cute, but perhaps it&nbsp;might be for the very young. &nbsp;I see the look&nbsp;worn by models and it looks chic, but it seems a bit masculine for everyone else. &nbsp;They certainly look comfy, though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dressing-with-birks-style-shift/page/2#post-1278113 Sat, 14 Jun 2014 18:58:01 +0000 Astrid 1278113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Unfrumped! I do need some variety, but I agree that there are less frills...</p> <p>Thanks Suz! It definitely fits with the season, I'm looking forward to see how this will translate into fall dressing. The first and the last outfit seem to be the ones most liked. I definitely need to invest further in light/soft colors.</p> <p>Thanks Cheryl!</p> <p>Thanks Jeanie! I love the term "casual-chic". I posted a thread a while ago about style descriptors and the three I choose were <b>simple</b>, <b>grounded</b> and<b> feminine</b>. I still like those.</p> <p>Thanks Ceit!</p> <p>Thanks Angie! I'm going to continue working on it. :)</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dressing-with-birks-style-shift/page/2#post-1277996 Sat, 14 Jun 2014 15:24:57 +0000 Angie 1277996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVING the lighter colour palette, Astrid. Wooohoooo. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dressing-with-birks-style-shift#post-1277867 Sat, 14 Jun 2014 11:47:01 +0000 Anonymous 1277867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look lovely, Astrid! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dressing-with-birks-style-shift#post-1277832 Sat, 14 Jun 2014 07:20:39 +0000 Jeanie 1277832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love when comfort, ease and style all come together. &nbsp;I call it casual-chic. &nbsp;It looks effortless and simple but there is a chic-ness to it that makes it stand out. I love these outfits and your new style direction! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dressing-with-birks-style-shift#post-1277773 Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:44:14 +0000 cheryl 1277773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Way to rock those Birk's. You look amazing in all of these but 1-4 are my favs </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dressing-with-birks-style-shift#post-1277769 Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:41:32 +0000 Suz 1277769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Shevia. The small details stand out, and your smile is your best accessory, as Angie would say! My favourites are 1 and 11 but all are terrific. The move toward greater simplicity seems to suit both you and the season.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dressing-with-birks-style-shift#post-1277629 Sat, 14 Jun 2014 00:42:55 +0000 unfrumped 1277629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like all the shorts and pants outfits. I like skirts 11-13 best because somehow they give a more summery vibe but still work very well with the Birk's.<br />The styles seem more? tailored and less frills? But still some good variety of textures, some contrast, some simple pattern. That suits you very well. Also agree that mid-range colors look fab on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dressing-with-birks-style-shift#post-1277536 Fri, 13 Jun 2014 21:09:53 +0000 Astrid 1277536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dressing-with-birks-style-shift#post-1277475 Fri, 13 Jun 2014 19:14:24 +0000 Ledonna N. 1277475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorites are 9-12 just lovely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dressing-with-birks-style-shift#post-1277384 Fri, 13 Jun 2014 17:32:46 +0000 Astrid 1277384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Shevia! You know, I think you already do this well yourself. But I think it really is interesting, I'll try to pay more conscious attention to details in the future. </p> <p>Thanks Alasse! I almost purged that skirt because the fabric creases easily and it's a pain to iron, but I've just decided to embrace the crease in this case. ;)</p> <p>Thanks Joy! I still have some misses with the Birks that I haven't shown, but they seem to work much better now.</p> <p>Thanks Beth Ann! I definitely plan for more shoe options on the way, but shoes are always such a big expense that I can only do so much. So, a lot of repeating. :)</p> <p>Thanks Jackie! Agree, it's interesting to look at. I love looking at similar posts, I think it's so much fun to analyse a style or a changing style direction. And I think those posts always help to push us further towards a clearly defined personal style.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dressing-with-birks-style-shift#post-1277249 Fri, 13 Jun 2014 13:41:25 +0000 jackiec 1277249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Astrid! I like your pared down casual looks! My favs are the ones with the dresses and denim on top - #5 &amp; #7 in particular. It's interesting to analyze our style shifts, isn't it. I think your Birks fit so well with all your outfits </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dressing-with-birks-style-shift#post-1277246 Fri, 13 Jun 2014 13:38:47 +0000 Beth Ann 1277246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Loving 1, 5, 9 and 11 particularly, but all of these are so consistently fab.&nbsp; I'm sure you'd like to have another summer shoe option or two, but these outfits don't suffer from only one shoe pairing -- they all work beautifully.</p> <p>Seeing these photos reminds me of how important hair can be, also.&nbsp; You easy, but modern cut elevates your wardrobe --- a terrific accessory.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dressing-with-birks-style-shift#post-1277227 Fri, 13 Jun 2014 12:48:30 +0000 Anonymous 1277227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All of these look great to me but 1/2 and 9/10 stand out. Those long shorts look fabulous on you. The Birks work with everything . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dressing-with-birks-style-shift#post-1277219 Fri, 13 Jun 2014 12:39:48 +0000 Alassë 1277219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like seeing several of your outfits at once. That's a great skirt in #11. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dressing-with-birks-style-shift#post-1277211 Fri, 13 Jun 2014 12:34:09 +0000 Jaime 1277211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Astrid these outfits are fantastic and really illustrate for me the power of small details when your look is more minimal. For example I love the long shorts and the little flare at the knee. And the collar of the blouse in #5. The exact slouch and the belt buckle in #3/4 and so on.&nbsp;&nbsp;I love the skirt with slouchy top in the last outfit also. Thank you, this has really helped me understand why they say fit and detail are so important with a more minimal style. And you look fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dressing-with-birks-style-shift#post-1277159 Fri, 13 Jun 2014 11:10:34 +0000 Astrid 1277159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Carter! You're right that the full skirts add some visual weight, but it's not a priority for my dressing. I'm happy as long as I feel like top and bottom half are more or less balanced.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dressing-with-birks-style-shift#post-1277109 Fri, 13 Jun 2014 06:46:02 +0000 carter 1277109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love all of these, but pics 1-6 are my faves! You're looking quite slim, and the pants/shorts show it off better than the skirts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dressing-with-birks-style-shift#post-1277100 Fri, 13 Jun 2014 06:16:02 +0000 Astrid 1277100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Aida! Those long shorts were non PPL bootcuts from pre YLF that I cut off. I think they're great, you don't see similar ones in the stores all that often (although I've seen more length on shorts this year, so yay). And yes, I'm definitely going to wear my scarves again in fall. Although I don't wear them as often when I don't need them temperature wise.</p> <p>Thanks Shannon! :)</p> <p>Thanks Gracie! #1 and #11 seem to be big favourites. I definitely loved them when I wore them! I always try to do two pics so you can get a better idea how the outfit looks 3D, glad you find it helpful.</p> <p>Thanks Neel! You know I'm a bit surprised either. Last summer I still had a love hate relationship with the Birks and I really like them now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dressing-with-birks-style-shift#post-1277049 Fri, 13 Jun 2014 04:05:45 +0000 Neel 1277049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tried to choose a favorite ... But I couldn't. I really love each and every outfit. Perfect proportions, cool semi tucks and gorgeous colors! And those Birks ... Don't they go with everything? Wow! I wouldn't have thought it would be such a versatile pair.</p> <p>I love your style shift. It's more crisp and has clean lines IMO. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dressing-with-birks-style-shift#post-1277038 Fri, 13 Jun 2014 03:33:45 +0000 Gracie 1277038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You just look great in muted colors! my favorite ones are 1/2 and 11/12. I like the simplicity, colors and proportions of these combinations. The jean jacket over the dresses seems to me a style you have been doing before, so I don't see a lot of change in those. It's very nice to see the 2nd angle photos, you have such a cute smile and terrific hair! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dressing-with-birks-style-shift#post-1276905 Fri, 13 Jun 2014 01:07:59 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1276905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Every outfit is fab Astrid! Outfit 3/4 and 9/10 just blow me away. You have hit your style stride! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dressing-with-birks-style-shift#post-1276880 Fri, 13 Jun 2014 00:51:38 +0000 Aida 1276880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE those long shorts in #1/2, those are super duper cute. I also see the rise of simplicity here, and you were attracted to that type of aesthetic already! I don't see as many of the beautiful prints I associate with your style, but perhaps those will resurface in the fall with your gorgeous scarves. These outfits do seem equally laid back as what I'm used to seeing, but less <i>earthy</i> than before, if that makes sense. #1 and #11 stand out to me, those two are soooo excellent and seem to embody this direction. I also adore photo #10, you are too cool ^^ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dressing-with-birks-style-shift#post-1276733 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 22:44:32 +0000 Astrid 1276733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Mo! </p> <p>Thanks Amiable! I look forward to seeing where we both end up style wise. </p> <p>Thanks Mona! I really need to buy more light and soft colors in the future. It definitely suits my soft summer coloring.</p> <p>Thanks Lyn! I think #1 is going to be FFBO for summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dressing-with-birks-style-shift#post-1276699 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 22:03:31 +0000 Lyn D. 1276699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the simplicity here Astrid, and the shorts with the pendant and stripes is my fav.<br />The pant outfits all suit your shape really well and look flattering yet comfy too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dressing-with-birks-style-shift#post-1276698 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 22:03:30 +0000 Mona 1276698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#11 is just perfection and I really like how the bag picks up on your hair colour. I find your style very soft and feminine but not boho. You wear muted and earthy colours very well.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dressing-with-birks-style-shift#post-1276679 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 21:33:34 +0000 amiable 1276679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yours and my style is shifting the same direction. &nbsp;I'm loving these all - especially 1, 3, 9 and 11. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dressing-with-birks-style-shift#post-1276666 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 21:21:41 +0000 Mo 1276666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Rachylou. &nbsp;#3 really struck me and it is quite stripped down. &nbsp;Love the shorter hair, too! &nbsp;It's sassy and spunky. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-dressing-with-birks-style-shift#post-1276663 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 21:18:57 +0000 Astrid 1276663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Texstyle. I'm not often posting a lot of outfits at once, but I think it is sometimes helpful to see more than a single one at once. I wore #1 to work, it really was a great outfit for that. Covered enough (not as much leg as with the other shorts), comfortable and practical for lugging books around. And I was very surprised how much I liked #11, in fact I almost purged this skirt last year. I'm now really glad I kept it. And the bag makes every outfit better, of course. I really can't thank Inge enough. </p> <p>Thanks Missvee. Yes, boho doesn't seem to fit anymore. And I'm really happy I found a way to wear my red skinnies so that I feel good in them! </p> <p>Thanks Rachylou. "Plainness" that is freeing - I like that.</p> </p>