https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-conversation-my-outfit-just-sparked Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:03:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-conversation-my-outfit-just-sparked/page/3#post-520486 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:09:59 +0000 Vicki 520486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a terribly insecure woman she is and doesn't she realize that style and fashion go on forever in every decade?</p> <p>Shannon, you are a beautiful woman and Marley told me about this thread as I was so busy with the YLF meet-up. Sadly, women (and men) in work settings can bring all their own baggage with them. I once had a male colleague diminish a feature article of mine that appeared in the local newspaper when he said, "it must have been a slow news day." That article of mine later went on to win a first-place writing award with a statewide PR and marketing organization. </p> <p>Always believe in yourself, Shannon, and see this person as nothing more than an air molecule. Hopefully, one day she will learn about kindness and compassion. </p> <p>You are the one embracing life. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-conversation-my-outfit-just-sparked/page/3#post-520423 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:28:46 +0000 rachylou 520423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I have to point out, in between the lines - she's actually said you're looking good. She just doesn't approve of that sort of thing.... ahahaha! It's really hella funny.</p> <p>Also, she reminds me a wee bit of my grand aunties and bf's family. Can you ask her if she's of German-American Catholic heritage? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-conversation-my-outfit-just-sparked/page/3#post-520192 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:29:17 +0000 ButterflyLady 520192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm laughing and Liz and MaryK's responses here. Ornella's idea for a comeback is a great one.</p> <p>I always think these kind of comments say more about the person saying them than about you - she obviously feels insecure, jealous, unhappy, whatever, and it makes her feel better to say mean stuff about you.</p> <p>Not seen your WIW yet, but it's bound to be great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-conversation-my-outfit-just-sparked/page/3#post-520164 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:13:07 +0000 DragonflyJane 520164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm always amazed that there are people out there who think it's ok to say something like that out loud. She sounds "well jel" as they say. </p> <p>Glad to hear you're not taking it to heart because you are super-stylish &amp; fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-conversation-my-outfit-just-sparked/page/3#post-520148 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:45:02 +0000 goldenpig 520148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Along Ornella's line, in response to every silly insult that pops out of her mouth, you could beam and say "Thanks for the compliment!" just to show how ridiculous she is being. Or if she's too dense, just go blunt and say "I'm sorry that my fabness is making you feel insecure."</p> <p>How about we lock Shannon's fishbow affair coworker, Sona's recycling bin nurse and Una's redneck paralegal in a room together for a big pillowfight? They sound perfect for each other! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-conversation-my-outfit-just-sparked/page/3#post-520117 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:47:38 +0000 Katiepea 520117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As lots of people know, around here it is pretty rare for me to be lost for words. But to read that a "woman" could say such condescending, rude and arrogant comments like that literally leaves me speechless. I'm so glad that you have not let her get to you. Promise us you'll go to work looking even better and even more spectacularly, stylishly "outrageous" (in her mind) tomorrow! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-conversation-my-outfit-just-sparked/page/3#post-520114 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:36:49 +0000 AJ 520114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't believe this woman thinks it's her business to say these things to you! </p> <p>Kudos to you for not stooping to her level! I do find it interesting that she tried to put you down, yet said you looked like a fashion model. Can we say J-E-A-L-O-U-S!!</p> <p>You look absolutely FANTABULOUS in your outfit! Just three pieces, but WOWIE ZOWIE does it make a chic, fun, and sexy impact...and I'm glad that you know it! : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-conversation-my-outfit-just-sparked/page/3#post-520067 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:05:43 +0000 Sveta 520067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is pretty unbelievable that anybody can be that rude. She definitely has a inferiority complex and you just make her feel more inferior with you newly found fabness! Actually I pity her because it looks like she lives in some warped world and is a very unhappy person. I think I would not even answer her, just give her "the look that kills" and turn away...<br /> I hope she did not spoil your day and that you will continue to bug her with your killer outfits - and who knows maybe she will be redeemed one day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-conversation-my-outfit-just-sparked/page/3#post-520017 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:02:13 +0000 Jonesy 520017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a venomous thing to say. It sounds like you absolutely handled her with aplomb, but those kinds of hateful remarks can still sting a teeny bit. I hope that you know deep down that she is full of it. You are looking more and more fab every day, and you seem so happy in your pics! It must be somehow making her feel worse about herself or something, and so she is striking out at you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-conversation-my-outfit-just-sparked/page/2#post-520016 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:59:36 +0000 Refugee 520016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>She must fancy herself the ringleader of a superhero group called the Frumptastic Four. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-conversation-my-outfit-just-sparked/page/2#post-520007 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:51:13 +0000 catgirl 520007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The UWPs are getting on their RATE-wear and and practicing their withering glances... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-conversation-my-outfit-just-sparked/page/2#post-519999 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:41:08 +0000 D'Ellen 519999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When people say such things we should just assume they are addled and pay them no mind. : )</p> <p>LOL, Rachylou, "Cold Comfort Farm"...loved that movie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-conversation-my-outfit-just-sparked/page/2#post-519989 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:29:52 +0000 MNsara 519989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh no!! The fabber your outfits get, the worse her mouthy remarks get :-(</p> <p>I'm really liking Ornella's reply (must get that into my head too, to be prepared)! So neutral and yet so strong!</p> <p>Loving Liz's approach - a YLF gang attack ;-)</p> <p>It sounds like you're strong and not too affected by her catty words, and that you've come to expect them. That's too bad. I'd consider, at least, documenting them for your own files. Could she ever be malicious? Or more, if you continue your exponential style growth would she ever feel threatened enough to undermine your work/job? (Sorry, those are such horrible thoughts about someone I don't know -- maybe I've been watching too many TV dramas. . . ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-conversation-my-outfit-just-sparked/page/2#post-519965 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:13:39 +0000 Jaime 519965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everyone has had great responses. It sounds like you are wise enough not to take this woman and her problems to heart. Perhaps when she sees she is not affecting you she will find some other way to vent her issues. Since, clearly, these are her issues. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-conversation-my-outfit-just-sparked/page/2#post-519927 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:55:12 +0000 Angie 519927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's shameful that some feel powerful by breaking others down. </p> <p>Let this motivate you to look EVEN MORE KILLER each day, Shannon! Nobody breaks your spirit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-conversation-my-outfit-just-sparked/page/2#post-519922 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:53:18 +0000 Transcona Shannon 519922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This group is THE BEST!!! You are hilarious and wise beyond words...what a bunch of wonderful responses. </p> <p>Don't mess with the YLFers!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-conversation-my-outfit-just-sparked/page/2#post-519917 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:47:04 +0000 Isabel 519917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Liz, you totally cracked me up !!</p> <p>Yeah, Shannon, you and your krew will pull up in a low-rider........( yes, that is how the kids spell krew, fashionable women like ourselves spell it J.Crew , non ? ) Either way, I am ready to rumble, in nice boots....ROFL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-conversation-my-outfit-just-sparked/page/2#post-519825 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:52:33 +0000 Jjsloane 519825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry this happened, but the responses are fabulous. I'm with Liz - I'll bring the statement jewelry! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-conversation-my-outfit-just-sparked/page/2#post-519801 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:22:36 +0000 Claudia 519801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. Unbelievable. Speechless here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-conversation-my-outfit-just-sparked/page/2#post-519795 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:17:49 +0000 Kim 519795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>"Does your brain KNOW what your mouth is SAYING?" (Said with an incredulous look, like you can't actually believe a person would talk like that...</p> <p>I'm on Liz's team! Saddle up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-conversation-my-outfit-just-sparked/page/2#post-519791 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:13:12 +0000 nancylee 519791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. I am really trying to wrap my head around the fact that people would actually say such rude things...and to a co-worker! Sheesh. I guess you can muster up some pity for a person who views life with such negativity....it sure would be a miserable way to live. </p> <p>Walk on and be fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-conversation-my-outfit-just-sparked/page/2#post-519768 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:49:38 +0000 LoP 519768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a rude person. Also sounds full of envy. I like your response. I'm glad you are able to rise above it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-conversation-my-outfit-just-sparked/page/2#post-519764 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:47:14 +0000 Suz 519764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVING these replies! Liz, MaryK, Sona, Rae - such great responses! </p> <p>I have been shaking my head about this person for the past hour or two. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-conversation-my-outfit-just-sparked/page/2#post-519755 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:39:18 +0000 Vildy 519755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my. Well, if she's always been cranky then she's feeling just like herself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-conversation-my-outfit-just-sparked/page/2#post-519747 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:33:26 +0000 Di 519747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Holy cow. This is NOT about your wardrobe, this is about her being a very unhappy person. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-conversation-my-outfit-just-sparked/page/2#post-519746 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:30:15 +0000 rachylou 519746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ahahaha! *Stick out like a sore thumb!* *Are you having an affair!*</p> <p>Oh man. I have to wipe the tears from eyes. I didn't know characters like that existed outside the movies... black comedies about old ladies who "saw something nasty in the woodshed." </p> <p>BTW, I highly recommend the movie *Cold Comfort Farm*... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-conversation-my-outfit-just-sparked/page/2#post-519739 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:21:59 +0000 taylor 519739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG.. LOVE Liz's reply!! That is hysterical!!<br /> Some people are unkind and rude...no brains either! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-conversation-my-outfit-just-sparked/page/2#post-519717 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:54:55 +0000 Anonymous 519717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG! I just checked your wiw, it was gorgeous! Who the hell does she think she is? Jealousy takes ugly shapes at the office unfortunately. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-conversation-my-outfit-just-sparked/page/2#post-519705 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:42:22 +0000 Debbie 519705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That took some nerve for sure. I hadn't had time to comment on your outfit post today. I just wanted to say I hope my shirt comes today and after seeing your post I want to style in simularly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-conversation-my-outfit-just-sparked/page/2#post-519686 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:19:31 +0000 Anonymous 519686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm speechless.Your response was perfect.<br /> What a sad little person. She needs a hug.</p> <p>I think this type of individual is very common: I do get stupid comments from this particular lady, all the time. She is obsessed with knowing how much I pay for things. Also, if someone pays me a compliment, she always goes, "yea, it is probably new".</p> <p>I usually give her a blank stare and do not respond. I need to take you to my workplace for proper handling. </p>