https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/visiting-my-formal-clothes Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:20:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/visiting-my-formal-clothes/page/2#post-2254395 Wed, 09 Mar 2022 03:28:35 +0000 Jessikams 2254395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wore something like 2/3 for a fancy event just before Xmas.</p> <p> It sounds like we will all need to adjust our feelings about our fancy clothes! So much has changed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/visiting-my-formal-clothes/page/2#post-2254384 Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:51:10 +0000 PrettyInPrada 2254384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! If I had pieces like that I'd definitely be visiting them- #2 is probably my favorite... so unique!</p> <p>I tried revisiting my 'fancy' clothes a little while back. Although they're still all in style, they were mostly from my old job as a banker so I can't relate to them anymore. I actually thought "who was that person??" But they still sit in my drawers because you never know when I'll need them again! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/visiting-my-formal-clothes/page/2#post-2254258 Tue, 08 Mar 2022 05:10:18 +0000 Zaeobi 2254258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The stork approach sounds very practical - I should try it with my pleated maxi, lol! </p> <p>I don't wear shoes indoors (just house slippers), so they're often the last thing I put on as I'm leaving the house - another good reminder to perhaps consider them more closely next time. Mine are all fairly boring though - only my clothes are colourful, lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/visiting-my-formal-clothes/page/2#post-2254198 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 20:42:47 +0000 Lesley 2254198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, so sad, when autocorrect steps in. *JESSIKAMS* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/visiting-my-formal-clothes/page/2#post-2254197 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 20:42:18 +0000 Lesley 2254197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I get very excited when I see that Jessica's is trying on her good stuff! #wardrobegoals </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/visiting-my-formal-clothes/page/2#post-2254145 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 09:01:16 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2254145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No formal events for me lately. </p> <p>I’m going to do the 2 different shoes approach next time I post—no stork dance, but people can casually drape a napkin across their phone so it covers first one foot, then the other, and imagine a second shoe matching what they see. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/visiting-my-formal-clothes/page/2#post-2254144 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 08:37:56 +0000 Jessikams 2254144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes Zaeobi I often try on outfits with different shoes on my two feet, to see which works! Then I do a kind of “stork dance” in front of the mirror….it’s very dignified.</p> <p>I actually did get a chance to attend one or two events this winter, so some of these pieces got out of the closet and into the world. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/visiting-my-formal-clothes/page/2#post-2254035 Sat, 05 Mar 2022 09:21:20 +0000 Zaeobi 2254035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are the shoes mismatched in #4 btw? They both go with it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/visiting-my-formal-clothes/page/2#post-2254034 Sat, 05 Mar 2022 09:17:43 +0000 panamasummer627 2254034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! I love your style and what a great shoe collection! My favourite is no.7 but they are all gorgeous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/visiting-my-formal-clothes/page/2#post-2254032 Sat, 05 Mar 2022 08:47:56 +0000 Zaeobi 2254032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for this timely reminder not to donate my metallic teal, pleated maxi skirt - just because I haven't worn it lately, doesn't mean I never will! </p> <p>That said though, maybe I should re-evaluate it for here? The most formal events I've attended post marriage are day weddings, which really aren't formal out here - 2 guys showed up to mine in an Adidas t-shirt &amp; windbreaker respectively. Lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/visiting-my-formal-clothes/page/2#post-2222676 Fri, 10 Sep 2021 04:09:12 +0000 Sally 2222676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love your style.&nbsp; Your hair and your formal outfits have a great edgy look to them.&nbsp; &nbsp;I don't really have anything like that....probably due to my lifestyle which is super casual except for work.&nbsp; Perhaps I need to work on that gap in my wardrobe and then I would need to fill the gap in my lifestyle.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/visiting-my-formal-clothes/page/2#post-2222517 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 15:46:44 +0000 madeline 2222517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have such beautiful pieces and you style them so well. I don’t have anything near as formal but I miss wearing my work clothes, or anything a step above yoga pants and T shirts.<br /> But I could play dress up with the work clothes! Thanks for the inspiration. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/visiting-my-formal-clothes/page/2#post-2222511 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 15:28:18 +0000 MidwestrnChic 2222511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your style and wish every one of these pieces were in MY closet! How fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/visiting-my-formal-clothes/page/2#post-2222429 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 01:41:04 +0000 Sal 2222429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will organise a thread next week....maybe we could share what we would wear to a YLF party... take some photos:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/visiting-my-formal-clothes/page/2#post-2222424 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 01:03:50 +0000 nemosmom 2222424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Jessikams, your pieces are sooo damn cool! No wonder you are giving them a whirl!</p> <p>(Sal - love the idea of a virtual party!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/visiting-my-formal-clothes/page/2#post-2222423 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 01:00:32 +0000 Jessikams 2222423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jules and Sal, I’m glad to hear that avant-garde and edge are coming through here. It’s part of my style goal. I do think, as Angie says, avant-garde pieces age well.</p> <p>Unfrumped, sounds like you are in a great place with this part of your closet.</p> <p>Angie thanks for your seal of approval on the cream boots! Total impulse buy at the time, but they are useful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/visiting-my-formal-clothes/page/2#post-2222422 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:57:56 +0000 Jessikams 2222422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cat2, I love the idea of dress-up at-home dinners. I tried to convince hubs to do that a few times but he refused </p> <p>JAileen, thrifting seems perfect as a solution to dress-up events. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/visiting-my-formal-clothes/page/2#post-2222421 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:44:43 +0000 Jessikams 2222421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Apologies that time differences meant I was asleep when many of these wonderful comments came in!</p> <p>Janet, WOW that red gown is incredible. I tend to favor separates just because I have a hard time finding interesting gowns. But I’m thinking of celebrating another “quinceanera” when I turn 50, so there’s an opportunity for a Big Dress ;)</p> <p>Chewy Spaghetti, I do tend to find non musical formal events (banquets, ceremonies etc) kinda boring, honestly—-especially now that I don’t drink! It’s always so wonderful to get home at the end of the night, isn’t it.</p> <p>Most of the formal events are work-related, so the outfits can’t be totally crazy, unfortunately. That would make it more fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/visiting-my-formal-clothes/page/2#post-2222420 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:43:50 +0000 Jaime 2222420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the dress up session and how your styling flair! Visiting my closet is one of my favorite hobbies . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/visiting-my-formal-clothes/page/2#post-2222391 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 23:22:22 +0000 Angie 2222391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How FUN to play dress up like that! And with such fabulous pieces. You look AMAZING! A treat for you, and us :)</p> <p>#6 is my best! KILLER to the Power of KILLER. Elegant, fun, modern, warm and comfy. You had me with the cream boots.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/visiting-my-formal-clothes/page/2#post-2222390 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 23:22:22 +0000 unfrumped 2222390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such fab pieces and combinations!</p> <p>I just went through my “ collection “ as well because I plan to downsize my closet space and dressy items are languishing, and I’m not expecting any events ( generally tend towards winter/ holiday times and weather) for maybe another year.<br /> I was dreading that everything in the “ capsule “ would seem too precious to part with, and that I would be indecisive or hang on as usual, but instead I was pleasantly surprised to<br /> find clear winners and losers, changes in fit, in what kind of styles and looks I found pleasing vs not. So offloaded quite a bit.<br /> It’s not that I’ve now got everything I might need for a true gala, or for weddings of all types. It’s more that I identified several outfits and combinations on a spectrum of dressiness that I’d wear right now if I could , and it’s easier to “ see” my options now that winnowed down, so I can play with what others, and I feel ok about possibly having to shop for something down the road if I want to, for some future event(s). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/visiting-my-formal-clothes/page/2#post-2222376 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 22:22:00 +0000 Sal 2222376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a unique awesome capsule!!&nbsp; You have an edge to your styling that really works....&nbsp;</p> <p>We need a YLF virtual party... (maybe I will host).... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/visiting-my-formal-clothes/page/2#post-2222374 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 22:17:37 +0000 Jules 2222374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think there’s an avant garde aspect to your style that lends itself to having a large, long lasting dressy capsule which transcends trends without being basic LBD either… food for thought for me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/visiting-my-formal-clothes/page/2#post-2222360 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 21:53:20 +0000 Jonesy 2222360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful! I'm sure they were happy to see you :)! I love the brocade boots and would love a pair of formal boots myself! Everything looks fab, but I especially love your mother's burgundy top (pieces like that are so meaningful).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/visiting-my-formal-clothes/page/2#post-2222336 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 20:27:17 +0000 chewyspaghetti 2222336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sometimes I wish I had a reason to own formalware....then I remember how much I like staying home. I do enjoy seeing your collection, though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/visiting-my-formal-clothes/page/2#post-2222332 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 20:12:39 +0000 Sloper 2222332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great glam collection!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Sometimes I visit my buried treasures - though some a bit too buried now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/visiting-my-formal-clothes/page/2#post-2222328 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 19:57:11 +0000 The Cat 2222328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jessikams, I have actually LOST weight during lockdown. Caring for my sick old parents (and their house and garden) keeps me busy and relatively slim.</p> <p>My party suit issues are more like: How do I feel about the lines, details, fabric and colour NOW, compared to when I purchased it (in a hurry) more than three years ago? Will I ever want to wear it again, or will I prefer other items from my "party closet"? I need to think more about it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/visiting-my-formal-clothes/page/2#post-2222324 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:53:58 +0000 Anonymous 2222324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a blast! Awesome pieces. Special love for #4. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/visiting-my-formal-clothes/page/2#post-2222319 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:10:59 +0000 JAileen 2222319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just this morning my 90 YO neighbor and I went to our local symphony office to renew our season tickets. &nbsp;So I’ll be going somewhere! &nbsp;I dress up a tiny bit, but this is the wild west, so that means nice boots with jeans and sweater, usually. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>My husband and I used to go to a charity ball annually and I really dressed up, but wore mostly thrifted things. &nbsp;They stopped putting on that event, unfortunately. &nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/visiting-my-formal-clothes#post-2222313 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 17:58:13 +0000 Cardiff girl 2222313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes l ve played dress up too with my nice stuff and also wondered why l had it.l think that lve got truly institutionalised by covid and can’t remember going out in nice stuff in the before times.However l do think that you could wear the sequin skirt outfit now as it’s such a cool dress down look and like Runcarla l love #7 ,so dramatically elegant! </p>