https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-challenge-casual-smart-casual Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:32:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-challenge-casual-smart-casual#post-209076 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:10:41 +0000 Queen Mum 209076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't see any stuffy professors on my monitor... looks like a pretty hot one if you ask me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-challenge-casual-smart-casual#post-209044 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:20:43 +0000 Jonesy 209044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Re. the casual outfit being somewhat "smart": Believe me, I can get waaay more casual than this! For example, when walking my dog (let's just say that a baseball cap is sometimes involved), or working from home :).</p> <p>So, I just finished my first class, wearing outfit #2, and I actually had a student follow me out into the hallway to ask me where I got my shoes! This was a first for me, on the first day of class. The power of the Gentle Souls brand...</p> <p>Thanks for all of your comments, everyone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-challenge-casual-smart-casual#post-209043 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:20:27 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 209043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW - fabulous, both of them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-challenge-casual-smart-casual#post-209041 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:19:04 +0000 Lisa 209041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great transition, love both looks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-challenge-casual-smart-casual#post-208840 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:24:23 +0000 Angie 208840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER. Both outfits. LOVE!!!</p> <p>You score a big fat 10+ for this challenge, Jonesy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-challenge-casual-smart-casual#post-208838 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:18:32 +0000 annagybe 208838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both, nice job. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-challenge-casual-smart-casual#post-208835 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:14:24 +0000 MsMaven 208835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both outfits are great, but I love the first one. You have raised the bar for smart casual. I'm wondering how it would turn out if I tried to copy your outfit--not as great, but I think I will give it a try one of these days. What is the saying? Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Something like that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-challenge-casual-smart-casual#post-208820 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:58:56 +0000 Vix 208820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I too love both looks (and second Taylor's desire to shop YOUR closet!). The scarf was a good before-the-ban purchase, for sure.</p> <p>[And with a more sedate shoe -- or hosiery + boots -- I think that 2nd outfit would be appropriate for even a business not-so-casual/semi-professional office. I just love it.] </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-challenge-casual-smart-casual#post-208797 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:27:18 +0000 Carole 208797@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both outfits, AMAZING! What a great style you have. Love that scarf, and the shoes, oh my, I'm jealous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-challenge-casual-smart-casual#post-208794 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:22:02 +0000 taylor 208794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jonesy, I LOVE your style. I would love to shop your closet myself!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-challenge-casual-smart-casual#post-208762 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:31:28 +0000 MNsara 208762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't get to read everyone else first, in case I sound redundant. </p> <p>Anyway, you look pretty smart both ways I really like the first look and it's slight boho feel (animal print, crossbody, denim, glads). The second look has the tonal elegance I adore - very sophisticated without being stuffy at all - wonderful going from the silvers thru greys to black!</p> <p>I think I am going on a Gentle Soul sandal search (for next year, of course, if any SYC enforcers wonder </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-challenge-casual-smart-casual#post-208761 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:30:18 +0000 Jonesy 208761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much, everyone! </p> <p>The scarf is new (one of my purchases I've sneaked in under the wire, since my shopping ban starts tomorrow!)--I'm really loving the whole leopard trend this fall. </p> <p>I love the gladiators, but I was wondering if people here would find the ankle strap too leg-shortening :). </p> <p>I don't wear the denim jacket too often--I've had this hang-up about wearing it to work, but maybe I should get over it.</p> <p>Thanks for the comments about the accessories, and for reassuring me that I've avoided looking stuffy-professor-ish...Certainly "stuffy" is not one of my style goals! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-challenge-casual-smart-casual#post-208743 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:10:19 +0000 Donna 208743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both outfits are lovely! Your attention to detail is fantastic. The first is perfectly casual and fun. The second one is elegant but with a bit of spunk. Great job with the challenge. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-challenge-casual-smart-casual#post-208737 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:57:40 +0000 Sparky 208737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done with both outfits! I like them a lot on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-challenge-casual-smart-casual#post-208723 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:07:45 +0000 crwilson 208723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love both outfits, but I am especially impressed with your first teaching day outfit, especially given our past conversation about dressing for academia. It's a great mix of being appropriate while still showing your personality and a bit of edginess. </p> <p>I also like that you took the stuffiness-potential out of the pencil skirt. (Not that the pencil skirt you have looks stuffy - just that I think that pencil skirts inherently have that tendency.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-challenge-casual-smart-casual#post-208722 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:03:00 +0000 AJ 208722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Casual: I likey! Edgy and put together at the same time. It's amazing what a scarf and sandals can do to an outfit!</p> <p>Smart casual: It's the attention to details that makes this outfit a winner! The empire waist on the blazer, the pin, the tassels on the bag and the sexy sandals all make it interesting and not at all scholastic stuffy. </p> <p>Both outfits get an A+ from me. Nicely styled! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-challenge-casual-smart-casual#post-208717 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:56:27 +0000 kellygirl 208717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfits, Jonesy! Changing the jacket and the shoes really elevates the look to smart! Of course, the first outfit is plenty smart for me. You look beautiful! I love your accessories and shoes too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-challenge-casual-smart-casual#post-208713 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:52:06 +0000 bella 208713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love both outfits! I have the same denim jacket, isn't it very versatile? I also like your accessories, you have nice bracelets, brooches, bags, etc. - right up my alley! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-challenge-casual-smart-casual#post-208711 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:49:24 +0000 Queen Mum 208711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>love them both Jonesy! those gladiator sandals are killer.... in fact that whole outfit is killer </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-challenge-casual-smart-casual#post-208709 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:43:23 +0000 chewyspaghetti 208709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice job, Jonesy! I like them both, but I love that scarf. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/syc-challenge-casual-smart-casual#post-208708 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:42:09 +0000 Jonesy 208708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's my attempt at the third SYC challenge! </p> <p>Casual look (following Angie's MOTG formula for skirts, I believe):</p> <p>Black cotton pencil skirt: J. Crew<br /> Denim jacket: Old Navy<br /> Gray studded tank top: Target<br /> Leopard-print scarf: Ann Taylor<br /> Cross-body bag: Fossil<br /> Studded gladiators: Apepazza</p> <p><a href="http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac122/swiddleswarm/Ist%20WIW%208%2010/831casual.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i892.photobucket.com/al.....casual.jpg</a></p> <p>This is my attempt at smart casual, using the same pencil skirt. This look is not as jazzy; it's what I'm wearing for my first day of class, so it needs to be somewhat understated and professorial, but "smart."</p> <p>Skirt: J. Crew<br /> Feather-print empire waist tank: Urban Outfitters (was a baby doll dress--shortened by me)<br /> Linen-blend jacket: Banana Republic (sleeves shortened to 3/4 length by me)<br /> Sandals: Gentle Souls<br /> Handbag: Banana Republic (5+ years old)<br /> Silver cuff: Tiffany<br /> Silver brooch: Vintage, from local antique store</p> <p><a href="http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac122/swiddleswarm/Ist%20WIW%208%2010/831smartcasual.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i892.photobucket.com/al.....casual.jpg</a> </p>