https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-the-unworn-challenge-continued Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 16 May 2026 10:30:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-the-unworn-challenge-continued#post-2040591 Sat, 06 Jul 2019 22:16:28 +0000 Jenni NZ 2040591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And yes Angie I have one black midi skirt I could try. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-the-unworn-challenge-continued#post-2040590 Sat, 06 Jul 2019 22:15:05 +0000 Jenni NZ 2040590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you new commenters! I do have red shoes Angie, I think putting a pop of red at the bottom doesn’t really work for me unless there is red elsewhere. I don’t have red boots at present and am musing on whether I could use some. Sal, that is amazing wisdom! I have been buying fewer statements I think along those lines and will try to continue that pattern. Angie and Suz, the sleeves on the peplum were OK at work, they cannot be altered. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-the-unworn-challenge-continued#post-2040588 Sat, 06 Jul 2019 22:07:04 +0000 Sal 2040588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had a random thought Jenni - I think that you like myself wear your essentials a lot.&nbsp; Especially your favourite pants, jackets and boots.&nbsp; But you like statements to jazz them up and these don't get as much wear.....&nbsp; and you get fond of them.....but they don't wear out.&nbsp; I don't think this means you should change anything because there is really no point in removing things that you like and wear unless they are frustating you.&nbsp; But moving forward maybe thinking of allowing yourself X number of statement pieces a year? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-the-unworn-challenge-continued#post-2040576 Sat, 06 Jul 2019 21:37:26 +0000 Suz 2040576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My eye went right to the duster coat! I love it on you. So what makes it fussy, do you think? The pattern is cool. But maybe you tend to wear patterned tops so have trouble finding partners for it?&nbsp;</p> <p>The peplum is really nice, too. I guess it might be tricky to alter those sleeves if it is merino. I often have trouble with sleeve length, also. I usually just push sweater sleeves up, but it doesn't work with everything.&nbsp;</p> <p>The red 80s sweater is really fun!&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-the-unworn-challenge-continued#post-2040558 Sat, 06 Jul 2019 19:33:26 +0000 Anonymous 2040558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of course! &nbsp;<b>JenniNZ</b> has red shoes. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-the-unworn-challenge-continued#post-2040550 Sat, 06 Jul 2019 19:12:54 +0000 Angie 2040550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Peplum top is a little long in the sleeves - that said, I think it's GREAT as is and with the duster. Flattering fits. I like the fit and length of the duster. Do you have red shoes to wear with this outfit, <b>Je</b><b>nni</b>?&nbsp;</p> <p>I like the '80s jumper. Need a midi skirt though.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-the-unworn-challenge-continued#post-2040516 Sat, 06 Jul 2019 15:49:36 +0000 Cee 2040516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cool gear, Kiwi </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-the-unworn-challenge-continued#post-2040273 Fri, 05 Jul 2019 10:35:26 +0000 Anonymous 2040273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I too like the peplum a lot! The waist hits in the right spot, which can be an issue with them-in my experience.<br /> Agreeing that the duster looks a bit long, and I'd say alter, but not if you're not stoked about it.<br /> The sweater does look very 80s, but the 80s are back, so these sweaters may be returning. Agreeing white boots would be fun with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-the-unworn-challenge-continued#post-2040270 Fri, 05 Jul 2019 10:28:52 +0000 Jenni NZ 2040270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you kkards! I will have to think on whether the reason is to do with my waist etc. And the jumper used to have even more pom-poms which have fallen off! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-the-unworn-challenge-continued#post-2040268 Fri, 05 Jul 2019 10:21:15 +0000 kkards 2040268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>love how you've embraced the challenge...<br />like most of the above, i love the peplum on you...<br />and i love the duster, but wondering if the reason you don't love it is because it&nbsp;camouflage's your waist instead of highlighting it -maybe i'm off base, it to me it feels like the outfits you like best are the ones that define and compliment your curves...<br />as for the red sweater...over all its nice, dated, but nice....if i was going to keep it, i'd see if i could remove the pom-poms....</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-the-unworn-challenge-continued#post-2040243 Fri, 05 Jul 2019 05:41:05 +0000 rachylou 2040243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep the sweater! Bring it back in rotation! It’s *so dated* it’s On Point! No, really. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-the-unworn-challenge-continued#post-2040242 Fri, 05 Jul 2019 05:35:36 +0000 Anonymous 2040242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your red sweater &amp; booties! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-the-unworn-challenge-continued#post-2040222 Fri, 05 Jul 2019 01:52:47 +0000 Carla 2040222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More peplum top love! I can’t get past pic #2 and how complementary the colour is with your hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-the-unworn-challenge-continued#post-2040217 Fri, 05 Jul 2019 01:11:23 +0000 Jaime 2040217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Peplum top is great and I like the duster too!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-the-unworn-challenge-continued#post-2040177 Thu, 04 Jul 2019 20:14:11 +0000 bj1111 2040177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the duster. Have you considered shorting the sleeves and maybe a smidge on the hem?</p> <p>The red sweater may work with a different silhouette of pant like a wide leg. Or a fresher shoe-like white sneakers with red trim (Stan Smiths have different color trims available on the tongues) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-the-unworn-challenge-continued#post-2040173 Thu, 04 Jul 2019 20:10:14 +0000 Sal 2040173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenni I really like the peplum top on you. Perfect for this cold snap.</p> <p>I like the jacket but I find it a bit overwhelming on you - it is a nice piece.</p> <p>I like the red for a cosy winter look. I actually see lots of people wearing these 80s jumpers with jeans so I think they are trending again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-the-unworn-challenge-continued#post-2040167 Thu, 04 Jul 2019 20:00:35 +0000 Anonymous 2040167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sometimes I ask myself this question. &nbsp;There are only 52 weekends in a year. &nbsp;Half might be winter. &nbsp;Do I have other clothing items that I love more that I might ant to wear during those 26 weekends? &nbsp;In my case, the answer is usually yes. &nbsp;That helps me in the decision making process (<i>unless it is a purse</i>). &nbsp;No rationalization helps me in that circumstance. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-the-unworn-challenge-continued#post-2040160 Thu, 04 Jul 2019 19:38:47 +0000 Jenni NZ 2040160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I might keep the red and wear it occasionally in weekends. Jury is still out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-the-unworn-challenge-continued#post-2040159 Thu, 04 Jul 2019 19:33:21 +0000 Jenni NZ 2040159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good morning all! Thanks for comments. I think Lisap and Sterling are probably right that the red is dated, it’s very 80s maximal I think. I did feel beautifully warm and comfy yesterday.<br /> The duster I did feel good in for my meeting but I think I find it overwhelming. It was a fabulous buy at the time, only $30. I think I might wear it a few more times in the rest of 2019 and then perhaps say bye-bye as not really me. I have never thought of wearing it over a lot of colour as I prefer my outfits to tone. So I might consider it that way, thanks Smittie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-the-unworn-challenge-continued#post-2040155 Thu, 04 Jul 2019 19:07:07 +0000 Jane 2040155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>3 is perfect to my eye! The duster and peplum is elegant and the colours gorgeous! But I also like the red! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-the-unworn-challenge-continued#post-2040139 Thu, 04 Jul 2019 17:57:33 +0000 Anonymous 2040139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a fan of the peplum top , and the duster too (even though it does seem a tad big on you). I have to be honest in saying that the sweater looks dated to me. &nbsp;Fun though, but.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-the-unworn-challenge-continued#post-2040137 Thu, 04 Jul 2019 17:56:00 +0000 rachylou 2040137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, I like these! Esp the peplum. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-the-unworn-challenge-continued#post-2040116 Thu, 04 Jul 2019 16:11:32 +0000 Helena 2040116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the duster; it is a bold pattern which is a personal comfort thing and might make it feel busy if that's not your usual vibe. I love the peplum too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-the-unworn-challenge-continued#post-2040081 Thu, 04 Jul 2019 14:14:38 +0000 Janet 2040081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The duster is actually my favorite piece here! It is current looking to my eye, as long jackets are trending right now. Is it perhaps a little big on you? The sleeves look a little long and the whole fit may be roomy. I wonder if it’s worth altering or are you just not feeling it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-the-unworn-challenge-continued#post-2040074 Thu, 04 Jul 2019 14:08:20 +0000 Anonymous 2040074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The duster is my favorite piece especially as you have styled it but the peplum top is a great color and texture with your hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-the-unworn-challenge-continued#post-2040064 Thu, 04 Jul 2019 13:58:04 +0000 smittie 2040064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the peplum but the colour I’m not sure sure about as it is not very dynamic.<br /> The red and black sweater outfit I like best.<br /> I like the duster a lot but would wear it over something colourful.<br /> Love the booties! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-the-unworn-challenge-continued#post-2040041 Thu, 04 Jul 2019 13:11:04 +0000 Bijou 2040041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The peplum top is beautiful on you - absolutely LOVE it. Wear this lots in the cold weather. The duster coat is a beautiful piece, but I find it a bit overwhelming on you, do you think if it was taken in to give you more shape that you would wear it?</p> <p>I like the bobble sweater and matching earrings and boots with studs. Lots of fun with this outfit.</p> <p>Both boots are just lovely and perfect matches for your outfits - I am going to have to come to NZ to do shoe shopping with you one day! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-the-unworn-challenge-continued#post-2040038 Thu, 04 Jul 2019 13:03:33 +0000 nemosmom 2040038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the peplum top on you and both your booties! I definitely see your sassy shoemaker's elf self in #6! How did you feel after you wore the duster for your meeting? Is it still feeling too busy? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-the-unworn-challenge-continued#post-2040014 Thu, 04 Jul 2019 11:26:23 +0000 Anonymous 2040014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi <b>Jenni</b>! &nbsp;Thanks for clarifying your challenge parameters for me. &nbsp;I understand what your ultimate goals are now. &nbsp;</p> <p>I love that&nbsp;Sabatini peplum top on you. &nbsp;It is gorgeous. &nbsp;</p> <p>The duster coat looks great on you. &nbsp;I have trouble with fussy clothes. &nbsp;What makes this fussy for you? &nbsp;Is it the pattern or is there something else that you perceive as fussy? &nbsp;I love the pattern on you. &nbsp;Overall this is my favorite item in this post. &nbsp;</p> <p>Although you wear red beautifully, I am not in love with this red sweater. It feels too busy. &nbsp;But upon closer inspection, I can't say with certainty why I am not in love with it. &nbsp;I decided I agree with <b>LisaP</b> (later post in this thread). &nbsp;The red has a dated look to it. &nbsp;But again I can't put my finger on what it is. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-the-unworn-challenge-continued#post-2040010 Thu, 04 Jul 2019 10:47:17 +0000 Jenni NZ 2040010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello here are 2 more outfits. My modification of Sal’s challenge was to try and wear all the unworn winter items in July and August, to gather info on them for future keeping or editing decisions. They may be mixed with other more loved or more worn items. Some may go to the editing pile later. Or they may become “re-loved” ( by me). I must have liked them when I bought them, right?<br /> Pics 1-3: yesterday. Sabatini peplum top, 1st wear. Bought late last year to celebrate my new walk-in-wardrobe space. Merino, so only warm enough to wear lately now it’s winter.<br /> Sills pewter pants, 2018, 70th wear.<br /> Bronze booties, 2018, 13th wear.<br /> In evening, for a meeting, added cream/gold/black duster coat, 2014, only 5th wear. Not sure why not worn much. Too fussy for me?<br /> Pics 4/5: today. Old red/black jumper from 1989. I still like it but don’t wear much in recent years. Over 30 wears for sure. With black skivvy, same pewter pants, and 2013 Steve Madden booties bought on my trip to SF that year. 69th wear I think. I liked that the jumper, the earrings and the booties all had little bobbles on. A happiness factor for me! Any and all thoughts appreciated. </p>