https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-3 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 13 May 2026 20:10:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-3#post-2087811 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 00:40:19 +0000 karen13 2087811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love them all! I always admire and look forward to your WIWs - and this is such a treat to see some history. You rock the wide legs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-3#post-2087807 Thu, 26 Dec 2019 00:14:25 +0000 Bonnie 2087807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>cindysmith: Thank you for the sweet compliment.</p> <p>nemosmom: Thank you. YLF has helped me stay current.</p> <p>Style Fan: Thank you and I have learned a lot from you.</p> <p>Cee: Thank you. That's an impressive school. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-3#post-2087779 Wed, 25 Dec 2019 21:44:02 +0000 Cee 2087779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations upon graduating from the School of Cooool </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-3#post-2087772 Wed, 25 Dec 2019 20:33:57 +0000 Style Fan 2087772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bonnie, these are fabulous!&nbsp; You are a layering pro.&nbsp; Your outfits are so beautifully put together.&nbsp; Well Done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-3#post-2087694 Wed, 25 Dec 2019 14:43:43 +0000 nemosmom 2087694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really enjoy all of your WIWs! You manage to always look effortlessly current and gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-3#post-2087674 Wed, 25 Dec 2019 13:45:02 +0000 cindysmith 2087674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are always so adorable &lt;3 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-3#post-2087610 Wed, 25 Dec 2019 01:38:11 +0000 Bonnie 2087610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Firecracker, Jenn, and shevia: Thank you so much for your kind words. This was a fun exercise and I learned a bit more about my myself in the process. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-3#post-2087458 Tue, 24 Dec 2019 02:38:18 +0000 Jaime 2087458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My goodness! These are all fantastic and really have not dated at all. Avant garde and the apocalypse are always in!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-3#post-2087431 Tue, 24 Dec 2019 00:54:46 +0000 Jenn 2087431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love seeing how you've interpreted the trends through the years in a way that is still so YOU. Fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-3#post-2087388 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 21:51:24 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2087388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Bonnie, I so enjoy your style. You are an inspiration! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-3#post-2087361 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 20:11:11 +0000 Bonnie 2087361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>RobinF: Thank you. I like #1, too, and still wear it. These were my first boots, now I have nine pair, thanks to YLF.</p> <p>rachylou: Thank you so much for your lovely compliment and I adore your style. I've gotten inspiration and confidence from your fab outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-3#post-2087359 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 20:06:33 +0000 Bonnie 2087359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mirjana: Thank you so much. It was fun going through my old photos and picking out one for each year.</p> <p>JAileen: Thank you. Interesting comment about the colors. I guess I like strong colors but not so bright colors. I never thought about it before.&nbsp;</p> <p>Cardiff girl: Thank you. I do love layering. It's a good way to change/disguise &nbsp;proportions.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-3#post-2087350 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 19:49:12 +0000 rachylou 2087350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adore your style, Bonnie. You’ve really polished it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-3#post-2087338 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 19:34:13 +0000 RobinF 2087338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfits!&nbsp;Love seeing the evolution of trends but I have to say I love the oldest apocalypse look in #1, so fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-3#post-2087336 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 19:32:34 +0000 Cardiff girl 2087336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>you look fab,artfully layered throughout the years! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-3#post-2087334 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 19:30:11 +0000 JAileen 2087334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like all of them. &nbsp;The colors work so well for you. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-3#post-2087328 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 19:24:35 +0000 Mirjana 2087328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous Bonnie, so lovely outfits I love them all. But my favorites are #2 and #4, I like poncho and your version of maximalism. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-3#post-2087316 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 18:48:07 +0000 Bonnie 2087316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz: Thank you. I chose the outfits first and then saw the trends. I &nbsp;discovered the power of trends on YLF, before that I was clueless. Yes, to blue, and I love the way you mix blue, gray, and red - they're my colors, too.</p> <p>kkards: Thank you. Yes, I have the Docs still and get compliments from strangers every time I wear them.&nbsp;</p> <p>torontogirl: Thank you so much for your kind words! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-3#post-2087306 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 18:15:39 +0000 Helena 2087306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous Bonnie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-3#post-2087303 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 18:09:47 +0000 kkards 2087303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>love how you've worked the trends into your style instead of letting the trends define your style. all of these are fab! and i can see all, or parts of these, continuing to work today (do you still have those fab booties from #1? they look like they would be perfect with reassurance of the Doc Marten style going on today) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-3#post-2087300 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 18:02:15 +0000 Suz 2087300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a thoughtful reprise of your style -- this is brilliant! I love your idea to choose representative outfits and to explain to us your rationale. It really shows the development of your style in a clear way and how perfectly you make the trends work for your lifestyle. You look amazing in blue. (Waving to my sister-in-blue).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-3#post-2087292 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 17:47:27 +0000 Bonnie 2087292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>suntiger: Thank you. I do like these items, I wore the Cos dress and sweater three times last week on a trip, so useful for casual occasions. The ruana is great to throw over a casual outfit and I'll be wearing it a lot now that winter has started here.</p> <p>slim cat: Thank you. Blue was my color of 2019 but easy for me since I've always loved it.&nbsp;</p> <p>Runcarla: Thank you for the kind words. I'm sure I wouldn't have a clue about trends without YLF. I've discovered that they add a bit of play and interest to outfits.</p> <p>notsaf: Thank you. These photos were all taken when the items were new, so that helps. They are also in my Out and About Capsule and not worn all day, every day like my At Home clothes.&nbsp;</p> <p>Angie: Thank you so much for your cheerleading. You have so inspired me and I'm on board with sneakers, white, and now WIDE LEG pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-3#post-2087285 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 17:28:10 +0000 Angie 2087285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YOU ARE SO STYLISHLY GORGEOUS, <b>bonnie.</b>&nbsp;You have impeccable manners too. You inspire me soooo much. KILLER all round, and I can't pick a fave. You look YOU no matter what, and I'm impressed.&nbsp;</p> <p>Welcome to Team White Shoes &amp; Wear Sneakers With Everything </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-3#post-2087283 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 17:23:36 +0000 notsaf 2087283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bonnie, I always love your outfits so much. One of the things that impresses me is how well fitting, clean, and fresh you clothes always look, not matter the age. What’s your secret??? </p> <p>My favorite is #3, but you look great in all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-3#post-2087282 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 17:15:32 +0000 Carla 2087282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have great personal style and totally own the trends you try. &nbsp;Love the beautiful ruana. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-3#post-2087280 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 16:49:40 +0000 slim cat 2087280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice collection - I like all of them. Favorite are 1,3 and 5 for lovely play on blue and modern shape. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-3#post-2087261 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 16:04:09 +0000 Anonymous 2087261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun! The ruana and the COS are my favorites of the lot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/then-and-now-3#post-2087260 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 16:00:58 +0000 Bonnie 2087260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fun post Runcarla began and I'm jumping on the bandwagon with my version of Then and Now. I've added a photo from each year I've been on YFL and chose an outfit I wore often. In fact, I am still wearing all of these outfits, and all of the items are in rotation except the coated black jeans in #1. Looking at the photos, I can see how I've been influenced by YLF and the Forum because it's kind of a "trends I've adopted" history.</p> <p>1. 2015: This was my very first Forum post. I was inspired by a discussion of apocalypse clothing and called my outfit Apocalypse Light.</p> <p>2: 2016: Everyone was wearing ponchos and I found this great ruana to mimic the trend. I didn't like pulling ponchos over my head.</p> <p>3: 2017: I first heard about COS on the forum, and when we were on a trip to England, I visited their store and bought this sweater and short dress. This was probably the last tunic I got, a style I loved but was going out of fashion with wider leg pants coming in.</p> <p>4. 2018: Do you remember maximalism? This was my version. I wore this outfit the last couple of months of 2018 and recently again, last week, and that little jacket was worn about 20 times in 2019. The pants were my compromise wide leg pant. I loved the skinny leg pant style but couldn't find wide leg pants I liked so got these straight leg pants. I've also begun to wear sneakers with almost everything but here I'm sporting Angie's white pointy toe boots.</p> <p>5: 2019: I finally found my wide leg pants. I began wearing jean jackets and chunky sneakers. Finding shorter tops to wear with wide leg pants became a mission, and found that the Everlane cotton sweaters worked for me.</p> <p>Thanks to Angie and the Forum for helping me keep up with the trends.&nbsp; </p>