https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/variation-on-a-theme Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:49:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/variation-on-a-theme#post-2310370 Sun, 26 Feb 2023 10:02:11 +0000 Bijou 2310370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>CJH you always look so cool! I love how you have given the pants more structure, they sit beautifully. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/variation-on-a-theme#post-2310340 Sun, 26 Feb 2023 03:54:34 +0000 Jaime 2310340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Retired artsy casual for the win! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/variation-on-a-theme#post-2310223 Sat, 25 Feb 2023 12:41:50 +0000 Tanya 2310223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your fab outfit definitely conveys your moniker, which I really like. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/variation-on-a-theme#post-2310190 Sat, 25 Feb 2023 02:30:11 +0000 Val MN 2310190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for sharing about your stable facing modification. It’s encouraging to know it worked, because I’ve been considering trying that exact thing with a pair of my pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/variation-on-a-theme#post-2310183 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 23:26:51 +0000 Suz 2310183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Retired artsy-casual fits really well! The relaxed nature of the pants combined with a bit of practicality (warm sweater, comfy shoes) mean you can go about your work or play at ease.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/variation-on-a-theme#post-2310181 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 23:11:03 +0000 cjh 2310181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn’t make the pants, but thanks! I bought them at Kohl’s. I probably could’ve gone down a size if they’d had an XS. I just sewed an inch wide band of cotton fabric inside along the front elasticized waistband, so it’s stable rather than stretchy.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/variation-on-a-theme#post-2310113 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 15:34:58 +0000 Angie 2310113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice moniker! And super cute pants :)</p> <p>I like the way you've buttoned the shirt to the top too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/variation-on-a-theme#post-2310084 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 13:08:39 +0000 Helena 2310084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this moniker and your outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/variation-on-a-theme#post-2310080 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 13:01:18 +0000 ChristelJ 2310080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cool pants, and I am inspired by the fact you actually made them! Hooray for retired artsy casual. We are all loving that phrase and the creative attitude behind it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/variation-on-a-theme#post-2310073 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 12:49:20 +0000 Dee 2310073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great devil -may- care or retired -artsy casual outfit and a smart alteration on those pants too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/variation-on-a-theme#post-2310064 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 11:27:57 +0000 April 2310064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>"Retired artsy casual" - love that!&nbsp; I love pants with usable pockets and did not realize an elastic waist would stretch if I put my hands in them.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Does the stable facing prevent the elastic from stretching at all, or just from losing its elasticity? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/variation-on-a-theme#post-2310033 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 03:44:56 +0000 CarolS 2310033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your retired-artsy-casual look! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/variation-on-a-theme#post-2310030 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 03:21:58 +0000 BlueJay 2310030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am impressed you made your pants! They look great with the tucked shirt and buttoned to the top, and then the cardigan. YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/variation-on-a-theme#post-2310029 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 03:09:09 +0000 cjh 2310029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is similar to what I wear most days. This outfit happens to differ in the pants, as I often wear wide leg jeans. These are sheeting, not as heavy a fabric as chino or twill, so a bit cool for the actual weather. They’re paper bag style with elastic all around, so I sewed a stable facing in the fronts to keep the elastic from stretching out when I put my hands in my pockets. It worked great since the pants are loose and still plenty of elastic stretch in the back.</p> <p>The shirt is Tommy Hilfiger and not my favorite because it’s red. I like the print. It might be a bit large even though it’s my regular size.</p> <p>The sweater is Old Navy. I’ve worn and washed this several times. It started out too big but washing did the trick. It’s just the right kind of cozy. I also have a gray one which I haven’t worn yet.</p> <p>But if I switch to jeans, a different button shirt and either this or another cardigan, I bet you’d recognize my style, I call it retired-artsy-casual, kind of intentionally devil-may-care. I’ve never settled on a fashion moniker, but I feel I can define it by sight. </p>