https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc---week-2---wear-it-out Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:07:12 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc---week-2---wear-it-out#post-2093677 Sun, 19 Jan 2020 03:23:20 +0000 Jaime 2093677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You do not resemble the Hamburglar in any way! Although that picture cracked me up in the midst of your outfits. You made this week a real learning experience and looked very sharp doing so. Win Win! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc---week-2---wear-it-out#post-2093565 Sat, 18 Jan 2020 17:13:50 +0000 kkards 2093565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>nice...the lessons learned and the outfits! and i see no burger thief...what i see is consise well put together outfits. the red stripes and the cardi are my favs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc---week-2---wear-it-out#post-2093504 Sat, 18 Jan 2020 08:35:50 +0000 Liesbeth 2093504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My compliments on wearing 90%(?) of your wardrobe already! Nice discovery.<br /> And more love for the boredom buster cardi! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc---week-2---wear-it-out#post-2093503 Sat, 18 Jan 2020 08:15:31 +0000 AJ 2093503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha! The burger thief comment made me remember why I do not enjoy wearing red boots!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Enjoyed your analysis of the items and the lessons you learned.&nbsp; I need to try this.&nbsp; I have been contemplating how I really enjoyed the simplicity and ease of a couple of outfits I took on a recent trip.&nbsp; One was a turtleneck sweatshirt dress that I paired with faux leather leggings.&nbsp; The other outfit was a thick plaid tunic/dress that I wore with faux patchwork skinnies.&nbsp; I'm thinking that this should be my winter uniform and need to shop for three more outfits.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks for taking the time to share with us and I look forward to your next post! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc---week-2---wear-it-out#post-2093500 Sat, 18 Jan 2020 08:02:31 +0000 Kari 2093500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I REALLY like your theme as my everyday life is extremely casual at the moment:</p> <p>”my theme was "wear it out". I initially intended to wear things that I normally allocate as "too dressy" for everyday wear”</p> <p>I love the red striped sweater on you. Boredom buster - that’s great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc---week-2---wear-it-out#post-2093460 Sat, 18 Jan 2020 00:23:55 +0000 Anonymous 2093460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep the red striped sweater! Going with what Roxanna said, here's a good article about stripes <a href="https://www.callastudio.nl/can-i-wear-stripes/" rel="nofollow">https://www.callastudio.nl/can-i-wear-stripes/</a><br /> This lady does the Align system that Staysfit did. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc---week-2---wear-it-out#post-2093457 Sat, 18 Jan 2020 00:13:32 +0000 Anonymous 2093457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the white color of #1 on you. I think there is a shade of white for everyone but finding it can be a chore. I also feel that I look awful in winter white. It is too warm a color. Same with ivory. A pale grey-white is so. much better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc---week-2---wear-it-out#post-2093443 Fri, 17 Jan 2020 23:39:51 +0000 notsaf 2093443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love Suz's idea for layering bits and bobs that are too much all alone, but nice in moderation. But then again, Suz and I like blazers and cardis, and indoor layering isn't so much your look, TG, is it?</p> <p>What's next week?!?! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc---week-2---wear-it-out#post-2093415 Fri, 17 Jan 2020 21:58:03 +0000 Suz 2093415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fabulous in every one of these, but more than that, I'm impressed with your careful thought process. It's what <b>Roxanna </b>said-- sometimes going deep with this stuff is the path to a really happy style place. <b>Notsaf'</b>s stripe analysis was excellent. I haven't put it into such clear terms for myself but I definitely have a preference for certain types of stripe and wear some more than others!&nbsp;</p> <p>With the one that feels too bold -- I'll bet you would love it layered under a jacket or cardigan. Less of it would show then. Ditto with the winter whites. I think you actually look good in the white but I understand your preference for more contrast -- I feel it myself (even though I'm a lower contrast person). Still, I am grateful to have a couple of white items for winter to brighten outfits when I'm wearing a navy blazer.&nbsp;</p> <p>Definitely wear the Dillon more often -- it's great!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc---week-2---wear-it-out#post-2093410 Fri, 17 Jan 2020 21:35:45 +0000 rachylou 2093410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well that is so interesting. Very informative! I wonder what I’d learn if I paid attention! I like the tucked cardigan look: creative! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc---week-2---wear-it-out#post-2093367 Fri, 17 Jan 2020 19:12:12 +0000 Roxanna 2093367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will say that I think stripe proPortions make all the difference. I found from looking at pics that Thin or medium stripes next to each other are too optic and high contrast for my style. I only wear thin white stripes widely spaced out on a black or grey background now (also feels more luxe to me.) It's funny how differently variations of stripes can flatter or detract from you. #nerdingouttoo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc---week-2---wear-it-out#post-2093366 Fri, 17 Jan 2020 19:10:34 +0000 Helena 2093366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sarah, I love that - quite right, that's what I'll do - thanks so much!</p> <p>Nm, a Finds collection is definitely going to happen too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc---week-2---wear-it-out#post-2093359 Fri, 17 Jan 2020 18:52:31 +0000 SarahD8 2093359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you should make a spot for your boredom-busters in your closet! Perhaps off to the side so that you can see the cohesiveness of your main wardrobe clearly. But I think you should honor the fact that they DO have a place in your wardrobe. Don't make them feel like they're on probation, give them a nice place to rest in between periods of serving you. (Yes, I just went full-on Marie Kondo woo-woo. But I think this may help *you* celebrate their role in your wardrobe too, rather than continuing to think of them as pieces that don't quite "fit" and really "should" be gotten rid of.)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc---week-2---wear-it-out#post-2093357 Fri, 17 Jan 2020 18:49:58 +0000 nemosmom 2093357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*fist bump* I am not sure. Overthinking it, like I do, I could see both ways working. You could start with a separate little stack until your collection is big enough to move. Oh! And put together a boredom buster collection in Finds so you can keep track digitally! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc---week-2---wear-it-out#post-2093355 Fri, 17 Jan 2020 18:39:44 +0000 Helena 2093355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much all! Nm, you KNOW I love a good nerd-out *fist bump*</p> <p>I'm not sure ... I'm thinking I'll holding-zone them (a clear bin in my closet) so I have the joy of the cohesive-appearing closet with the flexibility of boredom busters ... although I wonder if this will be too out-of-sight-out-of-mind ... Hmmm .....</p> <p>I do have a separate little stack of transitional weather pieces; perhaps I'll group them together and be done with it, to maximize flexibility? What do you think? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc---week-2---wear-it-out#post-2093352 Fri, 17 Jan 2020 18:28:17 +0000 nemosmom 2093352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>OK - you look AMAZING as always, TG! You DO NOT look anything like Hamburglar, btw, and I don't see the winter white as a bad color for you - but I "get it".&nbsp; That BR shirt is SO GOOD on you! </p> <p>I love your notes to self, and it seems like you are gaining really great insight that will help you with purchases (especially the point you make about statement pants - an excellent takeaway on where to focus your budget and attention)! <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I love the red on you, but wonder if notsaf is on to something about the stripe proportions.... it's a great piece for the boredom buster capsule (with your vneck sweater). Are you planning on storing those items separately from your day-to-day pieces? #nerdingoutonlogistics<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc---week-2---wear-it-out#post-2093342 Fri, 17 Jan 2020 17:52:24 +0000 slim cat 2093342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like all your outfits. I agree that red is good on you ( especially with that pretty nail polish ). Like your way of analyzing likes/dislikes of outfits/pieces too - well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc---week-2---wear-it-out#post-2093336 Fri, 17 Jan 2020 17:35:39 +0000 Mirjana 2093336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Cardiff girl, stripes are beautiful on you, you wear them the best. But the blouse is lovely too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc---week-2---wear-it-out#post-2093334 Fri, 17 Jan 2020 17:32:12 +0000 Helena 2093334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>CG, good eye! It's these peel and stick polish strips; they make it much less work to keep the nails up. I'll probably go back to a neutral/clear polish next week, and then do colour again the week after ... boredom buster! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc---week-2---wear-it-out#post-2093326 Fri, 17 Jan 2020 17:16:13 +0000 Cardiff girl 2093326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like all the stripy tops.The blouse is paticularly fab,you should definitely wear that more often.l am glad to see that you are keeping up with the manicures! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc---week-2---wear-it-out#post-2093309 Fri, 17 Jan 2020 16:35:19 +0000 Helena 2093309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone!</p> <p>Yes, notsaf, I think you are quite right. The more delicate stripe (like your Hobbs example) is a no-brainer for me, but different stripes need to be approached with care.</p> <p>I think my bold stripe as shown is just that - a bit too bold for me. So it's fun when I'm feeling it but won't always work (and I probably shouldn't duplicate). I have a striped top very similar to your Vince one, and I love it but it's very casual.&nbsp;</p> <p>Some of the stripes I had trouble with this summer would fall under the casual &amp; fun / bold bucket (e.g. dresses below) - probably why when I wasn't feeling them, I REALLY wasn't feeling them. Again, I'll file them under boredom-busters but will be mindful of these dynamics for future purchasing! Haven't watched the video yet but I will this afternoon; thx!</p> <p>[ETA watched it - Love Audrey a la mode! Great tips and great points about the relative size of the stripes.]</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc---week-2---wear-it-out#post-2093299 Fri, 17 Jan 2020 16:12:32 +0000 notsaf 2093299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love for #5-6! That is the real winner this week. Gorgeous tonal colors, too.</p> <p>But, hey, let's talk about stripes! I agree with Sarah: that red is great on you. I've had something of a breakthrough recently about stripe proportions, which is simply to realize that some work better than others. I've found that I like ones that are slightly uneven in weight and not too thin or thick. (There an example at about minute 7:00 in this video that was an aha moment:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVB1fEkjixU">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVB1fEkjixU</a>.) So maybe that navy just isn't the *best* stripe for you? Just a thought!</p> <p>Showing finds to illustrate:<br />Funnel neck sweater: big uneven stripes = very fun and casual<br />Hobbs tee: delicate uneven stripe = flattering and refined<br />Boden tee: similar to the Hobbs = another favorite<br />J Crew striped boatneck tee: quite even but still somewhat small = good casual top<br />J Crew structured boatneck tee: quite even but stronger lines = not my favorite!<br />Vince tee: really thin lines = again, not the best look!</p> <p>(Yes: I have a lot of striped tops!)</p> <p>Anyway, love your looks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc---week-2---wear-it-out#post-2093286 Fri, 17 Jan 2020 15:41:22 +0000 Angie 2093286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(Yooohoooo: Delegate someone else to do the shirt ironing... )</p> <p>Princess Stripe is looking FABULOUS. Goodbye low rises.&nbsp;</p> <p>I like your boredom buster V-neck a lot. Flattering and showcases pretty necklaces and petty neck!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc---week-2---wear-it-out#post-2093274 Fri, 17 Jan 2020 14:57:59 +0000 SarahD8 2093274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! This is fantastic, I love your lessons learned. It’s true that it is nice to have a few pieces that you *don’t* wear all the time — then you can put them on and instantly feel dressed up/festive/special. I agree that the idea of “wearing the good stuff” shouldn’t prevent us from having those pieces. </p> <p>I like the black and white top on you fine but I have to say I LOVE the red striped top. To my eye it’s simple without being severe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc---week-2---wear-it-out#post-2093270 Fri, 17 Jan 2020 14:28:53 +0000 Roxanna 2093270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That Dillon blouse does look fantastic on you. I find that good poly that is breathable and Drapes well is a dream because you can throw it in the wash!</p> <p>Such great lessons - and just shows how nuanced we all have to be in Noting our preferences so that we don't buy something that doesn't 'fit' us. I have many pieces like your Zara sweater or ON sweater. They do work, I like them, but they feel too precious/off v necks/neck is just as touch too low/ etc. Good learning that I shouldn't feel bad about not wearing these all the time, but to note what's wrong and not buy any more! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc---week-2---wear-it-out#post-2093268 Fri, 17 Jan 2020 14:15:23 +0000 Helena 2093268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elizabeth, thank you! I hope we'll see your velvet jackets in a WIW!</p> <p>So funny about the stripes ... yes, I believe they call it "spitting in the soup" ... it just kills the shirt for me some days But I still like it!</p> <p>My Dillon blouse is actually polyester! But it doesn't look cheap (to me at least) and it seems to breathe somehow, perhaps because of the drapey fit. It doesn't feel polyester-ish, if that makes sense (and doesn't wrinkle at all, even out of the wash).&nbsp; I do have a silk blouse from BR and I am scared to wash it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc---week-2---wear-it-out#post-2093264 Fri, 17 Jan 2020 14:05:03 +0000 Elizabeth P 2093264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Of course your outfits look great... they always do.</div><div><br /></div><div>I love your narrative and lessons learned.&nbsp; I am slowly trying to put to put some 2020 goals together for myself, and I think the idea of getting over myself and wearing some things normally considered "dressy" or "precious" need to be one of mine.&nbsp; I bought a couple of velvet jackets in December, and I HAVE to wear them for normal life.&nbsp; I told myself I would when I got them... just need to follow through.&nbsp; Thanks for the inspiration/reminder.</div><div><br /></div><div>And now I can't unsee said chef.&nbsp; And I have a sweater with much wider stripes... a closer match than yours.&nbsp; Thanks a lot.&nbsp; <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Is your Dillon blouse silk or cotton?&nbsp; I have a silk one which I've only worn once so haven't laundered yet... just wondering if it falls into your "washes as easily as a t-shirt" category.</div><div><br /></div><div>I think you can deal with the low v on the cardi with a tee or cami, to make it fuss-free.</div><div><br /></div><div>Can't wait for next week!&nbsp; I'm intrigued.</div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc---week-2---wear-it-out#post-2093263 Fri, 17 Jan 2020 13:53:34 +0000 Helena 2093263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi friends, for week 2, my theme was "wear it out". I initially intended to wear things that I normally allocate as "too dressy" for everyday wear; I ended up extending this to include items that hadn't seen wear at all for over a month (i.e. since the beginning of December). This was primarily for weather reasons; many of my 'dressy' (casual dressy) pieces are more suited to finer weather. But still a worthwhile week!</p> <p><b>What I Learned</b>: </p> <ul> <li>For the most part, I DO wear the majority of my seasonally-appropriate clothing - by today (Friday) I was digging deep to find something not worn that made any kind of good sense</li> <li>I do have <i>just enough </i><i>excess </i>to enable me to change things up from my go-to pieces, when the mood strikes</li> <li>I do have one piece I should wear more often - my BR Dillon blouse, which is as comfortable and washes as easily as a t-shirt</li> </ul> <p><b>A few items I tried on and took off again:</b></p> <ul> <li>Zara pointelle sweater. Although, this is as wash and wear and comfy as a sweatshirt, the look is just too fussy for me to enjoy in anything but a dressier "special occasion" setting</li> <li>Merlot velvet jeans. Too low-waisted, and I'm just not a statement pants person. <b><i></i></b><i><b>Note to self</b>: update pants with more current essentials rather than statements.</i><b><i></i></b></li> <li><i></i>Uniqlo winter white turtleneck and H&amp;M winter white cableknit. <b><i>Note to self:</i></b> <i>I look hideous in winter white. Stop buying it!!</i></li> <li><i></i>Woven button ups. Not comfy. Need to iron. <i><b>Note to self</b>: Keep because they occasionally are necessary but do not buy more and no pressure to wear.</i><i></i></li> </ul> <p><i><b></b></i><b>Outfits:</b><b></b></p> <ul> <li>1 - Today - digging deep and came up with a white tee *snooze*. Lesson learned? I do wear most of my wardrobe, yay!</li> <li>2, 8, 9 - Sorry I screwed up the order - a bold striped shirt that I love but sometimes don't wear due to it's uncanny resemblance to a certain cartoon burger thief :)</li> <li>3, 4 - Red striped sweater. I'm still torn on this sweater. I think it's a good one for the 'boredom buster' capsule, but have no expectation of wearing it regularly.</li> <li>5, 6 - The Dillon shirt. Comfy-womfy.</li> <li>7 - ON burgundy cardi. Love the look of this, but I'm not into v-necks lately - and this one is low cut enough that it needs adjusting through the day. But again, a good boredom buster and I do like the look and feel classically-current in it.</li> </ul> <p>Next week - <b>make it do!</b> How far can a girl get with just one top and one pair of pants? Stay tuned to find out!! :D<br /><i></i></p>