https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-it-to-the-next-level Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 05 May 2026 07:53:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-it-to-the-next-level#post-968730 Tue, 02 Jul 2013 03:19:58 +0000 puffenstuff 968730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div></div><div>You've all made really good points, it's really so much about considering<br /> every detail of outfit creation. Maybe I need to put more thought into the<br /> shapes of garments (necklines, drape, structure etc.) as well as colors. </div><div><br />I spent some time really analyzing my pinterest board, I've realised that<br /> what draws me to outfits is often simple, classic details but each outfit has 1<br /> thing which gives it an edge or is an on trend item. Sometimes that is through<br /> use of color, fabric textures, a funky necklace, a current shoe or an<br /> interesting detail on an item. </div><div><br />Here are some visuals to back up my ramblings to create interest in outfits.</p> <p>Pic 1 - Texture via rips in jeans, and flow and drape of shirt</div><br /> <div>Pic 2 - Leather insets on sleeve and shape of top create interest</div><br /> <div>Pic 3 - Patterns for interest using leopard print shoes</p> <p>Feel like I've just invented the wheel ha ha!</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-it-to-the-next-level#post-968633 Tue, 02 Jul 2013 01:14:12 +0000 puffenstuff 968633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've all made really good points,<br /> it's really so much about considering every detail of outfit creation. Maybe I<br /> need to put more thought into the shapes of garments (necklines, drape,<br /> structure etc.) as well as colors. So much food for thought! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-it-to-the-next-level#post-965006 Wed, 26 Jun 2013 18:33:53 +0000 rachylou 965006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your style and your pins. My first thought was to streamline the line of your look even more, in terms of cuts. Hone the edge, so to speak. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-it-to-the-next-level#post-964923 Wed, 26 Jun 2013 17:01:41 +0000 Susie 964923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello! It's nice to "meet" you! I love your Pinterest board; a lot of the outfits you posted appeal to me too. </p> <p>I echo the advice you've received from the others. I especially like the idea of adding interesting footwear to boost the 'wow' factor a bit. With simple clothes, an interesting shoe really pops. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-it-to-the-next-level#post-964846 Wed, 26 Jun 2013 14:38:16 +0000 Janet 964846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've gotten some great advice already, but I wanted to say welcome back! And I'm now following your Pinterest board -- some great things on there. :-)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-it-to-the-next-level#post-964824 Wed, 26 Jun 2013 14:08:56 +0000 MNsara 964824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your outfit you posted is very chic and stylish as-is :-)&nbsp; (fellow neutral lover!)</p> <p>I think you've gotten great ideas to add in color, bolder accessories, texture,&nbsp;etc.&nbsp; I really like the jacket idea too.&nbsp; Topping that sort of basic outfit with a statement jacket might be fun.&nbsp; You can always remove it when you need to, so you're back to the outfit you're at ease in.</p> <p>If you weren't asking about shaking things up, I'd be tempted to just say 'carry on' ;-)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-it-to-the-next-level#post-964765 Wed, 26 Jun 2013 12:53:59 +0000 Sheila 964765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There is a classic vibe to your inspiration photos. I would say to bump up the quality of your items as you can afford it, one by one...with investment pieces that will last a lifetime. Rich-looking leather purses, Hermes-type scarves, beautiful woolen sweaters and ponchos. Just a thought. And of course amazing shoes and jewelry. Not complicated, fussy things, but items that look beautiful and will last a long time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-it-to-the-next-level#post-964740 Wed, 26 Jun 2013 12:01:15 +0000 Lantana 964740@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There are lots of boat necks on your P board. Are you wearing them IRL? I know it's a bit tricky in winter when there's usualy a scarf on board. I'm thinking, if that strong line is one you admire, maybe you could tie your scarf a little wider across your neckline. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-it-to-the-next-level#post-964694 Wed, 26 Jun 2013 10:16:33 +0000 puffenstuff 964694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Caro - Thanks for that idea!<br /> Suz - it's so funny you should say that, I started thinking how much I enjoy wearing red, Corals &amp; pinks and I don't know why I don't have any in my winter wardrobe.<br /> Rute - thanks for the suggestion &amp; I adore your style too! Bracelets are a great addition when the weather is cool.<br /> Deb - great to be back! Textures is a great point, I have black waxed jeans that I wear with a black jersey T but it has visual interest which stops it feeling too boring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-it-to-the-next-level#post-964684 Wed, 26 Jun 2013 09:58:59 +0000 Deborah 964684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Karen, I love your inspiration board and am heading back soon to pin somethings &nbsp;I wonder if maybe accessories would alleviate your boredom. &nbsp; &nbsp;I love your 'uniform' and think maybe mixing textures, updating a few accessories and even adding a couple of pairs of 'interesting' footwear might just allow you to add a bit of a 'twist' to your formula? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-it-to-the-next-level#post-964676 Wed, 26 Jun 2013 09:33:46 +0000 rute 964676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Loved your style! I don't know what to say, I always suggest to add a scarf, cute shoes, but you have covered that already!<br />Maybe a statement bracelet? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-it-to-the-next-level#post-964668 Wed, 26 Jun 2013 06:59:25 +0000 Deborah 964668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is lovely to see you back here :)&nbsp; Im just finishing work but will check in later and take a look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-it-to-the-next-level#post-964538 Wed, 26 Jun 2013 01:01:04 +0000 Suz 964538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Caro has a great idea.&nbsp;</p> <p>Also, although you mention you enjoy your neutrals, there is a fair bit of vibrant colour on your Pinterest board, so maybe you could punch things up with some red, fuchsia, coral or another bright that works with your complexion? Even a one jacket in a bright colour could switch things up for you a bit.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-it-to-the-next-level#post-964525 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 23:59:50 +0000 Caro in Oz 964525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I were you I would start a board for "inspirational" clothing - things that you just love even though you may not think you would&nbsp;wear them. Patterns seem to emerge when I don't censor myself </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-it-to-the-next-level#post-964519 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 23:48:37 +0000 puffenstuff 964519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>&nbsp;Hello fellow YLF'ers! It has been an awful long time since I visited here<br /> and I need some advice, something you're all so good at. I feel fairly settled<br /> in my style right now, I love my neutrals and I seem to favour wardrobe classic<br /> pieces with a twist. My pinterest style board is here in case you want a<br /> squizzy, it is fairly indicative of the type of outfits that take my fancy.<br /> </div><br /> <div><a href="http://pinterest.com/puffenstuff/style-inspiration/" rel="nofollow">http://pinterest.com/puffenstu.....spiration/</a></div><br /> <div> </div><br /> <div>Also an idea of an actual outfit that I wore recently</div><br /> <div><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/74168725086184112/" rel="nofollow">http://pinterest.com/pin/74168725086184112/</a></div><br /> <div> </div><br /> <div>So I always feel a little something is missing and almost a little bored,<br /> but cant quite put my finger on what it is. I seem to be repeating my "uniform"<br /> with wearing jeans, knit top &amp; boots or flats over and over. I don't like<br /> too much fuss and frou frou going on, not keen on dresses for winter, dont feel<br /> comfortable in button down shirts and not a legging fan. </div><br /> <div> </div><br /> <div>Perhaps I need to shake things up a bit, I'm just not sure what I need to<br /> change. Any suggestions or advice is warmly welcomed.</div> </p>