https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now--my-versions Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:35:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now--my-versions/page/2#post-2397626 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 19:03:12 +0000 Suz 2397626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the long jacket with the slim jeans, Sal!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now--my-versions#post-2397546 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:58:22 +0000 RobinF 2397546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just saw this but I have to say I love #3 in the original and I really like your last look. Have you tried the light jeans with a lighter shoe? I think that would look good too. </p> <p>Funny how our view changes with time and getting used to a look.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now--my-versions#post-2397511 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 20:54:52 +0000 lyn67 2397511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, <b>Sal</b>!&nbsp; I got it now! Sorry for missunderstanding your post! She (Carla) asked if we can redo those inspiration outfits using our own wardrobe items.... So, you did a great job and after reading the comments it turns out many of us like better the balanced proportions of the newest trends or is it only that our eyes are&nbsp; now trained rather to the current fashion aesthetics(?). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now--my-versions#post-2397509 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 20:26:44 +0000 Sal 2397509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha Lyn!&nbsp; I got there.&nbsp; I was trying to copy Carla's inspiration pics to the best of my ability but I also prefer the more balanced proportions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now--my-versions#post-2397481 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:19:41 +0000 lyn67 2397481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would change the blazers within the picties: Why not try the shorter slimmer blazer with the&nbsp; straight &amp; wide legs, and the Newer longer blazer to the slimmer jeans? Off to read others! (And I find the use of&nbsp; mary janes great&nbsp; here-no need for loafers if you don't have/like them!) </p> <p>ETA:Ahh, I say the last outfit in the comments is the best of both worlds to me, new longer blazer with the older slimmer jeans a win-win for me! and the flatform sneakers look great here, too!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now--my-versions#post-2397470 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:05:15 +0000 Sal 2397470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Lisa. I felt very comfortable in this. Very classic but a wee bit modern. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now--my-versions#post-2397407 Sat, 18 Oct 2025 21:13:42 +0000 Lisa 2397407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The slim jeans, long blazer, sneakers and belt are a perfect outfit for an after hours work setting. I'd wear this combination myself for work settings too. It's casual and chic all in one outfit. You look lovely in this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now--my-versions#post-2397272 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 02:22:33 +0000 Sal 2397272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for posting this Carla originally.&nbsp; I am much better at gauging colours and patterns than I am proportions so it has been interesting to take the basic components (Blazer and jeans) and see how tweaking it works or does not work.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now--my-versions#post-2397252 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:16:54 +0000 Carla 2397252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thumbs up to this last outfit. &nbsp;Hair looks good, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now--my-versions#post-2397251 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:09:12 +0000 Sal 2397251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I attended an after hours briefing by the Chief Economist for our bank held after work. I decided this was a chance to try the slim jeans with the long blazer. This time I wore sneakers and a black belt.</p> <p>I felt very much appropriate for the occasion - there were some stylish dresses worn as well as men in suits- but also branded polos and jeans. That’s kind of how it goes in our city. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now--my-versions#post-2397170 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:12:56 +0000 Sal 2397170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks SlimCat, JAileen and Lisa. I wear blazers quite a lot to work - so it’s always good to have some FFBO in line for busy mornings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now--my-versions#post-2397149 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:26:32 +0000 Lisa 2397149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All of these combinations are stellar. The first two seem more classic to my eye while the second two outfits seem more fashion forward. Outfit 3 is my favorite, the proportions of the longer jacket with the straight bottoms is really lovely on you. I echo the suggestion of others to try the shorter jacket with the wider leg pants. I've found this combination of short with wide is nice when paired together. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now--my-versions#post-2397137 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:34:50 +0000 JAileen 2397137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love wide leg pants. &nbsp;That outfit is my favorite. &nbsp;Wide legs jeans remind me of the 70s. &nbsp;:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now--my-versions#post-2397117 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 02:41:25 +0000 slim cat 2397117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like outfit #3 and #4 the most and see a lot of possibilities with remixing jackets/jeans and different tops - all fab options! Great exercise and really nice individual pieces! <br />Straight jeans are classics that have staying power and wide leg jeans are popular with their easy-comfortable shape ( both are my current favorite ). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now--my-versions#post-2397108 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:32:27 +0000 Sal 2397108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Suz and Lisa!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I feel like this experiment shows the difference between an editorial photo and reality....</p> <p>I went to a party on Saturday night and wore the below along with two bolder gold necklaces.&nbsp; We were both inside and outside so the blazer felt right temperature wise.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I think the cream jeans would work with the more classic blazer and I will try this outfit on tomorrow.&nbsp; I will swap out the white ribbed tank for a different top though - maybe this more silky one.</p> <p>I wear the black classic tuxedo with my palazzo pants and over my pleated dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now--my-versions#post-2397103 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 22:49:05 +0000 Suz 2397103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a fun experiment! I like #3 best of these, I think but I'd really like the short jacket with the wider pants.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now--my-versions#post-2397102 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 22:09:18 +0000 LJP 2397102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I prefer the shorter jacket with the wider /fuller pants! &nbsp;Sort of a switch-around </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now--my-versions#post-2397101 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 21:04:14 +0000 Sal 2397101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Sisi.&nbsp; I would not have tried this without the challenge but I liked it too.&nbsp; Quite a timeless look I think.&nbsp; I don't wear collared shirts under blazers so I was surprised that I liked it - I think because the jeans and shirt matched it felt quite simple which was nice.</p> <p>I have decided I am not trendy with jeans - I am consistent in liking slim leg, wide leg, straight leg and some flares and boyfriends.&nbsp; I am consistent in not choosing skinny, cuffed denim, decorative and embroidered denim and distressed denim.&nbsp; I haven't tried barrel legs but am not tempted as yet although I do like them on others.&nbsp; I like to have three ish pairs in different silhouettes and colours and just wear them.&nbsp; I currently have four pairs which feels perfect.&nbsp; The cream and the light wash get the most wear, but the slim leg and cropped levis still get a few wears a year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now--my-versions#post-2397082 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:33:39 +0000 Sisi 2397082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My absolute favorite is # 1. I love the slim silhouette and the color mix.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now--my-versions#post-2397076 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:46:49 +0000 Sal 2397076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will experiment a bit with a couple of these.&nbsp; I think they all "work" but I prefer some to others.</p> <p>Angie - I will try the striped tee or potentially a black top with the cream jeans.</p> <p>Sharan - 3 is my favourite too.&nbsp; This felt very easy and natural for me.</p> <p>Jaime - I rarely wear a shirt with a collar under a blazer.&nbsp; I liked this too.&nbsp; My black belt has a silver buckle and felt a bit off with the gold necklace and hardware on the shoes and bag.&nbsp; I could change the shoes and belt and bag - maybe the black belt, with my rust bag, take off the gold necklace and not worry about the gold buckles.</p> <p>In 2015 I would have worn my silver slip on loafers/sneakers.&nbsp; Or maybe black ankle boots - I no longer own black boots but I do think that would be a good option. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now--my-versions#post-2397075 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:36:43 +0000 Jaime 2397075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Call me crazy but I like the first outfit! The lower rise slim jeans and belt look fashion forward to me! (I may have overindulged in fashion month.) But I also like the third and fourth outfit. With the third I would try a tuck.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now--my-versions#post-2397074 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:34:59 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2397074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them all, Sal! You wear both blazers so well. I think #3 is my favorite look of all. I really like your Mary Janes as a sub for the loafers.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now--my-versions#post-2397067 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 20:13:27 +0000 Angie 2397067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Sal,</b> with the cream outfit, &nbsp;by all means try a tan, cream, brown or black belt. Try the striped tee in #3 with the outfit in #4 too. So swap out the solid white for the striped white. You might prefer the boxy cut.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now--my-versions#post-2397064 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 18:47:35 +0000 Sal 2397064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks. I would remix them too - I was trying to recreate the images - fitted blazer and slim jeans, long blazer and wider jeans. And I agree the oversized blazer would be good with the slim jeans.</p> <p>Lise- I liked three the best. I wore this to a party with a black top instead of stripes and layered necklaces.</p> <p>Pirouette - I feel this one is almost there but needs a tweak for me to feel happy in it. Maybe a heel, maybe a different top? I will experiment a bit more.</p> <p>Thanks Jenni - I like 2 as well but I prefer 3. The new blazer is almost a coat. I like having both as I think they are both great toppers for evening events.</p> <p>Irina - i can see that working. I am gong to try a couple more versions with the cream jeans.</p> <p>Thanks Angie - maybe a black belt or even the cream belt might help me feel better in the cream jeans one? My hair is a bit darker now - I switch it up a bit. I can’t quite decide how blonde to be!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now--my-versions#post-2397060 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 15:07:15 +0000 Angie 2397060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also like your hair the darker shade of blonde. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now--my-versions#post-2397059 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 15:05:58 +0000 Angie 2397059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m with<b> Pirouette</b>! I like the cream outfit best. KILLER fashion forward look, <b>Sal</b>! Your statuesque self wear those proportions beautifully. Such a beautiful jacket on you </p> <p>Also with<b> Irina.</b> Try the short blazer with the wide pants! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now--my-versions#post-2397057 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 15:01:13 +0000 Irina 2397057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would remix the outfits and wear #1 &amp; 2 blazer with wider bottoms from #3 &amp;4. Longer, relaxed blazer and wider jeans are trendy but to me, they can be worn with more classic items and still look current.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now--my-versions#post-2397049 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 07:56:25 +0000 Jenni NZ 2397049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really different length of blazer aren’t they! The longer one is your new blazer just bought for the event I think.<br /> I personally prefer the shorter blazer, but that is very personal not related to trends. I think maybe with the cream pants it feels like too much “oversized” going on?<br /> I like outfit 2 the best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now--my-versions#post-2397048 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 07:44:29 +0000 pirouette 2397048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the cream jeans outfit the best. Looks very current. I love the length of the black jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now--my-versions#post-2397040 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 06:18:17 +0000 Star (Lise) 2397040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They all good actually but my personal preference is 2 &amp; 3. I like a collarless shirt under a blazer. 3 is my best, love it, love the contrast and looks modern. I love the blazer shape, longer but not too volumous. Still has the sleek vibe that I go for mostly. </p>