https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:52:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-1/page/2#post-2087376 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 21:33:16 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2087376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super style, Carla! I like the subtle differences that keep this look current over the years. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-1/page/2#post-2087157 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 02:24:58 +0000 JAileen 2087157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are better and better! &nbsp;But also consistent. &nbsp;And you. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-1/page/2#post-2087131 Sun, 22 Dec 2019 22:02:47 +0000 smittie 2087131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks to me like your style has more colour! A lot of colour works well with your hair! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-1/page/2#post-2087105 Sun, 22 Dec 2019 20:03:13 +0000 Janet 2087105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That’s a fun exercise, and it prompted me in few spare moments to go wayyy back to nine years ago to see my old WIWs. Suffice to say, I’m much happier in my style now. I was a size smaller then, but experimenting a lot with looks that ultimately did not feel like me. Patterned tights, layering that feels too fussy to me now, etc. </p> <p>Your style has remained very consistent while also showing how you’ve refined and honed the details like your color palette. Very nice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-1/page/2#post-2087099 Sun, 22 Dec 2019 19:10:03 +0000 anchie 2087099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such fantastic evolution of your signature style. Shows how little tweaks can go a long way. Style is in details, isn’t it? When did you have your aha moment? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-1#post-2087072 Sun, 22 Dec 2019 18:29:38 +0000 Jenn 2087072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We have learned so much! The red adds a vivaciousness and playfulness that suits your ever-changing lifestyle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-1#post-2086823 Sat, 21 Dec 2019 02:53:20 +0000 cheryl 2086823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You just get better and better! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-1#post-2086509 Thu, 19 Dec 2019 20:57:24 +0000 The Cat 2086509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carla, you look great in all the photos, and what a gorgeous hair!</p> <p>I might be in the minority here, but honestly, I think that cognac and other earth tones and warm colours suit your colouring even better than bright red and cool colours do. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-1#post-2086237 Wed, 18 Dec 2019 20:08:44 +0000 Carla 2086237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Suz - did you have an ‘aha’ moment when everything seemed to crystallize regarding your style? What you learned from Angie, the forum, and other sites? What was available at retail or at thrift? A talisman garment? And then a door opened and you saw your way? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-1#post-2086212 Wed, 18 Dec 2019 18:20:30 +0000 Suz 2086212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like your analysis here. I could do something similar if I could just find the photos. Having a bit of a crush right now of busy-ness but might be able to in the new year.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-1#post-2086158 Wed, 18 Dec 2019 16:14:25 +0000 Angie 2086158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(Thanks for the awfully kind words. It means a lot coming from you, sweet<b> Carla</b>).&nbsp;</p> <p>You look better than ever, which I keep on saying! I like #3 the most because you know - red </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-1#post-2086135 Wed, 18 Dec 2019 15:29:11 +0000 RobinF 2086135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great comparison! I love that it is the same jacket in all three, obviously a worthwhile purchase. My favorite is the last, the stripe colors are so nice with the tans and the red shoes really pop.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-1#post-2086008 Wed, 18 Dec 2019 01:59:31 +0000 Christina F. 2086008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, when it ain’t broke..., I definitely think the pops of red in the last one make it the best though.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-1#post-2086005 Wed, 18 Dec 2019 01:38:57 +0000 unfrumped 2086005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whoa! So fun. </p> <p>The first 2 use neutral stripes tgst of course can be said to be very versatile.<br /> But the 3rd is just fabulous use of colors and patterns that echo each other and bring out your coloring. You and ensemble just look so “ alive”. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-1#post-2085937 Tue, 17 Dec 2019 22:22:02 +0000 Staysfit 2085937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The 3rd picture appears most natural and has the head turning uniqueness of excellent personal style. &nbsp;The outfit looks effortless, but the retrospective shows evidence of your thoughtful experimentation. &nbsp; I look forward to seeing further evolution of this look in the future. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-1#post-2085564 Tue, 17 Dec 2019 00:03:36 +0000 Anonymous 2085564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your style evolution- and quite fond of tigers too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-1#post-2085270 Mon, 16 Dec 2019 12:23:58 +0000 Aquamarine 2085270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How cool is this! You’ve managed to evolve yet stay true to what works for you. Love this exercise.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-1#post-2085252 Mon, 16 Dec 2019 11:58:17 +0000 Bijou 2085252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fab in all of these, but definitely #3 has the wow factor. </p> <p>Developing a signature style that feels authentic is really key to being stylish. The most stylish women I can think of are not clones of others, but have their own style. The fact that Angie helps each and every one of us to refine and develop our own style is such a generous gift. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-1#post-2085187 Mon, 16 Dec 2019 03:20:02 +0000 slim cat 2085187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good outfits all around and of course it just got better! You look polished/casual with a lot of visual interest - love your printed jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-1#post-2085180 Mon, 16 Dec 2019 02:28:13 +0000 Jaime 2085180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Never better than you are now! Great inspirations Carla! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-1#post-2085172 Mon, 16 Dec 2019 01:07:12 +0000 deb 2085172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great idea, Carla. I must admit, the color added to your outfit really looks good on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-1#post-2085170 Mon, 16 Dec 2019 00:41:40 +0000 rachylou 2085170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ohmigosh. That’s fantastic. It just goes to show, too, what infinite variety there is within one’s basic style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-1#post-2085153 Sun, 15 Dec 2019 22:09:33 +0000 Cardiff girl 2085153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just goes &nbsp;to show that buying one classic item,in this case a leather jacket, can be a great strategy and doesn’t limit the evolution of your style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-1#post-2085148 Sun, 15 Dec 2019 21:46:12 +0000 karen13 2085148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So cool to see the evolution of the look. You can see your confidence in your style progress as you make it your own each time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-1#post-2085131 Sun, 15 Dec 2019 20:03:50 +0000 avicennia 2085131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To me this epitomizes the genius of YLF, we learn to take the essence of our innate style and make it more fab (interesting, fun, unique, colorful, etc). Based on Carla’s suggestion that those of us who don’t comment much should update our profiles, I just did so. Six years ago, I described myself as modern classic, and while still classic pieces form the basis of my outfits, thanks to YLF, just like Carla I’ve had an evolution in a more interesting direction. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-1#post-2085129 Sun, 15 Dec 2019 19:53:12 +0000 Style Fan 2085129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How great is this!&nbsp; Your jacket was a wise purchase.&nbsp; It looks fantastic with your hair and the jeans.&nbsp; Your style has evolved but it is still true to the original.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />I completely agree with what you said about Angie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-1#post-2085119 Sun, 15 Dec 2019 18:59:13 +0000 nemosmom 2085119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>It's so neat to see how the look is still so you, even after all these years. Is that the same jacket in all 3 photos??</div><div><br /></div><div>I'll have to dig through old photos and see what I discover...<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-1#post-2085118 Sun, 15 Dec 2019 18:57:44 +0000 Carla 2085118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Back to break it down! </p> <p>#1 Jacket was a ‘gateway’ item. Motos and leather jackets were trending on the forum. I had NEVER owned a leather jacket! I listen and learned and chose something to ‘bookend’ my hair. Cotton rich dark-wash jeans in a medium rise traditional cut. I wasn't paying attention to jeans profiles, and only bought dark-wash. Work shoes pressed into weekend service. Safe stuff!</p> <p>#2 still traditional straight leg, dark wash jeans. Duplicating the same thing multiple times in my closet. Not paying attention to jeans profiles, skinnies don’t seem to work for me. Discovered high comfort ‘fashion sneakers’ vs demoted running shoes or work shoes. Solid neutrals in a conservative palette.</p> <p>#3 updating with a patterned jean, bookending colour, and interesting textures.</p> <p>(Edited: same jacket. A splurge trend purchase made about 6 months after joining the forum. Danier Leather.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-1#post-2085116 Sun, 15 Dec 2019 18:47:33 +0000 notsaf 2085116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They always say that leather jackets look better with age but they never mention that their wearers might also! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-1#post-2085111 Sun, 15 Dec 2019 18:27:29 +0000 Suz 2085111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, this is brilliant, <b>Carla</b>! Love it.&nbsp;</p> <p>Will try to add a few of my own later tonight if time.&nbsp; </p>