https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toughening-up-an-outfit Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:49:52 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toughening-up-an-outfit#post-1792093 Tue, 28 Mar 2017 03:27:29 +0000 Anonymous 1792093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You could also do things with hair ( spiked or ga super short cut or undercut; oil slick color) or makeup ( black or navy lipstick).<br /> Camo print also comes to mind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toughening-up-an-outfit#post-1792063 Tue, 28 Mar 2017 02:09:25 +0000 rachylou 1792063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Any shoe with a solid sole. And actually a spike heel will do it too (they're lethal if applied properly). Also: chain - chain strap purse, chain necklace. Military surplus. Wide/heavy leather belts. Those are my immediate thoughts... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toughening-up-an-outfit#post-1792006 Mon, 27 Mar 2017 23:17:43 +0000 Jenava 1792006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with all these! &nbsp;Jewelry, black, moto or denim jacket (mine is distressed which I think is even better), stompy/sporty/nerdy footwear. &nbsp;Dramatic makeup/hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toughening-up-an-outfit#post-1791989 Mon, 27 Mar 2017 21:57:34 +0000 Barbara Diane 1791989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Leather and metal and zippers, and studs. Thicker pieces, metal, thick metal bangles. Thicker soles on shoes and sandals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toughening-up-an-outfit#post-1791981 Mon, 27 Mar 2017 21:43:27 +0000 Zibbets 1791981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A leather jacket can do it too. </p> <p>Of the three I have, the ecru moto with silver hardware lends the least toughness, but it does do the trick and has been a workhorse.</p> <p>My black leather blazer is dressy enough that it's also not super tough, but it does add a bit of stompy flair.</p> <p>The black leather moto with lots of zippers and hardware tips the scale toward tough while still feeling like "me." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toughening-up-an-outfit#post-1791975 Mon, 27 Mar 2017 21:29:06 +0000 DonnaF 1791975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a sleeveless and a 3/4 sleeve linen blend motos in addition to my sleeveless pleather moto.&nbsp; I also wear my olive green sleeveless utility jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toughening-up-an-outfit#post-1791967 Mon, 27 Mar 2017 21:09:45 +0000 JuniperGreen 1791967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do tend to wear a lot of black so that's typically my go-to solution, as are some moto-inspired boots. &nbsp;I wear glasses and think that my bolder, navy frames are also helpful. &nbsp;BUT Angie's recent posts focusing on a lightened wardrobe palette have me rethinking this! &nbsp;</p> <p>Same thing with the warmer weather... the black and moto stuff feels too heavy for spring/summer. &nbsp;So I'm really liking the suggestion of using sporty pieces! &nbsp;Anoraks and bombers will be fun to experiment with. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toughening-up-an-outfit#post-1791921 Mon, 27 Mar 2017 18:40:58 +0000 Anonymous 1791921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like a lightweight anorak &nbsp;in a classic olive green for de-sweetening &nbsp;a look. &nbsp;Lends it a combination of sporty and toughness. &nbsp;Push up the sleeves tighten the drawstring in back, add a few vintage crystal pins.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toughening-up-an-outfit#post-1791902 Mon, 27 Mar 2017 17:37:17 +0000 Ledonna N. 1791902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Chewyspaghetti I have spiked earings and leather cuffs that a a bit if toughness. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toughening-up-an-outfit#post-1791901 Mon, 27 Mar 2017 17:31:37 +0000 chewyspaghetti 1791901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chunky metal jewelry! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toughening-up-an-outfit#post-1791897 Mon, 27 Mar 2017 17:20:57 +0000 Emily K 1791897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I feel a little too precious (happens more than I'd like, for the same reasons Robin mentions) I try to push towards "sporty". &nbsp; Jeans jacket and converse pair pair well together, for my casual life. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toughening-up-an-outfit#post-1791894 Mon, 27 Mar 2017 17:08:05 +0000 RobinF 1791894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this question! I also don't like to look too girly - I think because I am short and have feminine facial features so I can look too sweet (haha, my hubby and kids might argue with that!) Anyway, I also wear quite a bit of black and like stompier shoes so maybe some of it is instinctual. I will watch this for more ideas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toughening-up-an-outfit#post-1791893 Mon, 27 Mar 2017 17:06:46 +0000 Greyscale 1791893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Heavy sandals can work as well as boots. I'm not sure how tough you want to go but I wear my Dr Martens Clarissa sandals to add edge to a lot of summer outfits. They're heavy, so you have to make sure they don't throw the outfit off.<br /> <a href="http://m.zappos.com/marty/p/dr-martens-clarissa-chunky-strap-sandal/product/8098024" rel="nofollow">http://m.zappos.com/marty/p/dr.....ct/8098024</a></p> <p>(They're also amazingly comfortable for my high arches!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toughening-up-an-outfit#post-1791866 Mon, 27 Mar 2017 16:05:09 +0000 Angie 1791866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think BLACK toughens up an outfit too. A reason Janet wears a lot of black - and I a reason I don't.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toughening-up-an-outfit#post-1791861 Mon, 27 Mar 2017 15:42:05 +0000 Janet 1791861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I rely on footwear to toughen up outfits, especially when it's too warm for jackets. Block-heel, "stompy" styles help me feel more like myself when I'm wearing more feminine outfits. I look for unusual edgy details, a distinctive heel, asymmetric styles, etc. </p> <p>Jewelry can help too. Choosing distinctive, bolder pieces instead of anything too delicate, romantic, classic, or girly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toughening-up-an-outfit#post-1791859 Mon, 27 Mar 2017 15:38:04 +0000 JuniperGreen 1791859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie's recent post about denim jackets and their ability to toughen up an outfit resonated with me. I will occasionally use my denim jacket to create a bit of edge in an otherwise precious or sweet outfit. &nbsp;It got me thinking... what are some other tricks for adding edge to an outfit? &nbsp;</p> <p>For example, A-line dresses are really flattering on my apple/rectangle frame, but tend to read as too sweet/girly for me. &nbsp;I have some moto and pleather jackets that I can layer, and sometimes will swap in a nicely tailored blazer (though that toes a line between Modern Classic and reverting back to school girl!). &nbsp;Knee-high boots or low-heeled booties are also helpful, but sometimes too heavy for the weather.</p> <p>Any other suggestions for toughening up an outfit or adding edge to a look? &nbsp; </p>