https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-it-a-new-way-and-skin-sandwich Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:10:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-it-a-new-way-and-skin-sandwich#post-2295483 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 18:49:12 +0000 Dana 2295483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute! Cute! Cute! I'll echo everyone on how fab the cobalt is on you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-it-a-new-way-and-skin-sandwich#post-2295378 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 11:38:16 +0000 Bijou 2295378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am wowed at how well you wear cobalt, this is stunning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-it-a-new-way-and-skin-sandwich#post-2295246 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 19:20:14 +0000 rachylou 2295246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this! Wish I could remember to try things backwards! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-it-a-new-way-and-skin-sandwich#post-2294897 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:47:07 +0000 lyn67 2294897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brilliant idea with turning that great cobalt sweater into a cardi-and looks great! I must say I much preffer the outfit with the white boots--using them to bookend hair and striped top is genius -I &nbsp;don't care if it makes a "skin sandwich"&nbsp; or not- thus, I wear&nbsp;&nbsp;my winter wide legs with loafers, too- I always love pairing&nbsp; them with boots the best, I feel they&nbsp; ground all the look much better than a loafer.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-it-a-new-way-and-skin-sandwich#post-2294867 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 03:32:13 +0000 Jenni NZ 2294867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great in the cobalt. One of my fave colours too. I love the “cardigan” effect. Our Spring was so cold I was just so tired of my black and white and olive winter wardrobe but I stuck it out. I do have small amounts of red I could throw in occasionally.<br /> Even today it is raining again and I am wearing long black pants with my new shirred top and at least cobalt jacket/ yellow loafers for a bit of bright! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-it-a-new-way-and-skin-sandwich#post-2294860 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 02:49:21 +0000 Jaime 2294860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The cobalt is brilliant on you and excellent way to boss your clothes around! I don't see the bit of skin as the "dreaded" sandwich problem and would just want another layer for warmth. Culottes are as good as new fashion wise imho! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-it-a-new-way-and-skin-sandwich#post-2294857 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 02:24:09 +0000 LJP 2294857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very creative ! Love that shade of blue on you :). I actually prefer this look with the boots and I don’t think this qualifies as a full on skin sandwich . A coloured sock might be distracting . Looks fine to me as is ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-it-a-new-way-and-skin-sandwich#post-2294856 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 02:22:49 +0000 Zaeobi 2294856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with Angie - where have these loafers &amp; boots been all your life?? It's a good thing the boots are waterproof too - here's hoping they last you for a while yet! </p> <p>I like Sarah's suggestion to add a cobalt sock - would be a nice way to try another pop of colour with low pressure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-it-a-new-way-and-skin-sandwich#post-2294828 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 23:32:51 +0000 Jonesy 2294828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous, with the boots and the loafers! I love the sweater that way, and that color looks splendid on you. I have a sugar eye for those pants and agree with you 100% about J. Crew--I have lots of their pants and they are all going strong, after many years. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-it-a-new-way-and-skin-sandwich#post-2294800 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 20:56:56 +0000 Dee 2294800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A dull day here too, but you look terrific in cobalt blue, that’s a really clever change up.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-it-a-new-way-and-skin-sandwich#post-2294799 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 20:55:25 +0000 Suz 2294799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes...the loafers is inside only today. It's cold and wet out there!&nbsp;</p> <p>That's a lovely turtleneck, <b>SF.&nbsp;</b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-it-a-new-way-and-skin-sandwich#post-2294786 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 20:12:31 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2294786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute way to wear it! </p> <p>I like the loafers version best. More skin looks more intentional. </p> <p>I love that color and am on the fence about this sweater. I just got a notification that it’s back in stock, but it’s not organic cotton. This is a favorite color for me, but widely available where I’m moving, so I don’t exactly need to stock up. <a href="https://en.zalando.de/gerry-weber-jumper-electric-blue-gw121i0dg-k11.html?wmc=CRM49_PRD_EN.ONL_MIX_PMT_TM3_003_221206.&#038;cd084=img_item&#038;cd085=1fdcecbb-d782-4865-9155-ba4645566427&#038;wt_cd=724dd048a13bb1cc54863b04016ffd8e&#038;tm_hem=1b8d5e7e827b2219423d65c1062432ae" rel="nofollow">https://en.zalando.de/gerry-we.....c1062432ae</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-it-a-new-way-and-skin-sandwich#post-2294783 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 20:05:53 +0000 Helena 2294783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute and creative - hooray to adding colour, but also your whites add such a lovely pop and light and bright to your outfits.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-it-a-new-way-and-skin-sandwich#post-2294781 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 20:00:56 +0000 CarolS 2294781@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the backward “cardigan” Suz! You’re making your clothing bend to your whims, and I admire that! That colour is beautiful on you. </p> <p>Cobalt socks would be fun, but I wouldn’t rule out something close to the base colour of the pant or even white to visually extend the boot effect. </p> <p>I am dressed in very muted colours today and feel it - a bit blah and flat I’m already looking forward to tomorrow when I plan to debut some new (colourful) pieces that I think will bring a very different vibe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-it-a-new-way-and-skin-sandwich#post-2294773 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 19:26:07 +0000 SarahD8 2294773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, great look! The backwards sweater is so creative but it doesn't look backwards, it looks intentional. Love!</p> <p>I deeply relate to your wish for more color in the dark days. "Not enough color, too many dark neutrals" is exactly the problem with my winter wardrobe that I've been trying to solve for some years now. (I know you've heard me lament this before.)</p> <p>For the sock issue -- agree with others that this is not an aesthetic problem but you probably need a little more warmth. It seems to me that the skin is only visible a little bit, and only when you move. So maybe an opportunity for something cheeky -- cobalt socks? Argyle? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-it-a-new-way-and-skin-sandwich#post-2294771 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 19:19:07 +0000 Suz 2294771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>J. Crew really does do some amazing things now and again, and their pants are consistently great, I think. I wish I'd bought those purple ones <b>Roxanna </b>got a few years back -- the balloon style. With the jacket. I've looked on ebay and poshmark etc. to no avail.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Angie,</b> I can't imagine life without my indoor loafers either!! They've made my WFH life a lot happier. If they go on sale again, I might get the ivory version. I also love the white boots. I'm finding them very easy to incorporate into outfits.&nbsp;</p> <p>And you are so right -- the weather here is beautiful in so many ways, and I love the green everywhere, so I'm not really complaining. I just need to dress for it in colours that add joy.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-it-a-new-way-and-skin-sandwich#post-2294769 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 19:12:24 +0000 Minaminu 2294769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>very nice! it's playful and elegant at the same time - well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-it-a-new-way-and-skin-sandwich#post-2294767 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 19:09:12 +0000 Lesley 2294767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fun look! I don't think this counts as a skin sandwich--I think that would be if you had a bootie that cut off in a straight line like an inch below your hemline. Which, I reiterate, is not a look I hate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-it-a-new-way-and-skin-sandwich#post-2294766 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 19:05:11 +0000 Angie 2294766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER cute, <b>Suz</b>! Cobalt is sublime on you. Now that we can appreciate it more in that brilliant new light ;)&nbsp;</p> <p>The party at the back in welcome in front! Clever.&nbsp;</p> <p>You were ahead of the curve with those pants! On trend and as fab six years later....</p> <p>The new navy loafers and white boots have become workhorses, and fit seamlessly into your style. At this stage I can't remember your style without them!</p> <p>Onward Team COLOUR. The grey PNW can be hectic, but it's also beautifully atmospheric. I have learned to love it.....as long as I wear my brights!</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wear-it-a-new-way-and-skin-sandwich#post-2294761 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 18:54:30 +0000 Suz 2294761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dark dark days are upon us on the PNW and I am craving colour! Alas...examining my closet, I find I simply do not have enough of it. Some of this is understandable; earth tones have been everywhere the past five years. It's been more difficult to source items in my more flattering colours. Also, I've needed to update essentials. So most of my winter purchases during this period have been in my key neutrals of navy and grey.</p> <p>Meanwhile, I've retired quite a few more colourful items. To survive the dark days of winter, I'm going to have to remedy this -- will be looking to add more colour ASAP. In the meantime, I'm working with what I still have.&nbsp;</p> <p>These J. Crew wool culottes have been in the closet since 2016. An <b>Angie</b> recommended item. Gorgeous wool, beautiful drape, interesting style with dropped pleats. Another item that has stood the test of time -- they look and feel as current today as they did when I bought them, unless I'm fooling myself, LOL. They're a grey glen plaid with a bright royal/ cobalt stripe. With them, I bought this thick merino back zip pullover, and often I've tended to pair the two in outfits since the sweater picks up the blue stripe in the pants.&nbsp;</p> <p>Today I wondered if I could wear the pullover as a "cardigan." I flipped it backwards and unzipped it. You can't unzip it all the way (the sweater collar prevents that) but that's ok, as I actually want the colour near my face.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm enjoying this!&nbsp;</p> <p>With the boots, alas, I have a wee skin sandwich thing going on. I guess I need some cobalt socks or something...not sure what I've got that will close the gap.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p>