https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-guest-capsule Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 13 May 2026 04:01:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-guest-capsule/page/2#post-1796459 Sun, 09 Apr 2017 21:30:52 +0000 madeline 1796459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the pants and your decision to be true to your style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-guest-capsule/page/2#post-1796449 Sun, 09 Apr 2017 19:45:47 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1796449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, Sterling, this post is so inspiring. I love your thought process and your planned summer occasion outfit. It's beautiful. Your idea of bright pants to show it's an intentional choice, and that your friends will recognize is definitely not something you wear to work, is wonderful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-guest-capsule/page/2#post-1796397 Sun, 09 Apr 2017 16:42:55 +0000 Maneera 1796397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's so important to be true to yourself, Sterling. And if you feel more *you* in pants, you're definitely on the right track! </p> <p>I like your new bright pants. Def party-worthy! And I second dove grey, white and silver to complement the color. </p> <p>Often, I wear simple clothes at weddings and just add in a bit of 'festive' touch with my jewelry (always just one piece though), clutch and sandals. All these pieces are also simple when you look at them alone....but together....the outfit looks dressy enough to be suitable. </p> <p>Another idea - if you're NOT very fond of too much jewelry, I find cocktail rings add just the right touch to a special occasion outfit. Most ppl will notice your hands.... and a ring doesn't *feel* heavy. </p> <p>Good luck! Can't wait to see what tops you add to this capsule! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-guest-capsule/page/2#post-1796367 Sun, 09 Apr 2017 14:38:50 +0000 Aquamarine 1796367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've said this before, but a guest at my wedding in the 1980s stood out because she wore a dressy black pantsuit with her hair in an elegant chignon. All the other guests had floral dresses with shoulder pads (and big hair). Thirty years later, she is the only person whose outfit doesn't look dated when I look at the photos from my wedding, or view the video. She was true to herself and that confidence is still obvious to me many years later. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-guest-capsule/page/2#post-1796366 Sun, 09 Apr 2017 14:33:14 +0000 Anonymous 1796366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I completely understand not wanting to wear your work pants to an event. So I think you DO need something completely different and these pants fit the bill.</p> <p>Do you need to get three years out of them? Maybe you could budget in a new pair of "fancy" pants every year, or every two years. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-guest-capsule#post-1796362 Sun, 09 Apr 2017 14:06:05 +0000 Beth Ann 1796362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think both the navy and pink have room in your wardrobe, but I think your original thinking -- to go bold and intentional -- is fabulous.</p> <p>I'm rethinking special occasional as well, particularly weddings. &nbsp;I've not yet found my way dress in a way that is flattering and authentic, but doesn't half-heartedly copy the 20 year old friends of the wedding couple or the MOB. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-guest-capsule#post-1796200 Sat, 08 Apr 2017 14:09:29 +0000 unfrumped 1796200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super pants and direction !</p> <p>I hear you on flip flops, but I think the key you've identified is to have the dressy clutch and the " pretty " but comfortable sandal or flat. To me it's not pants vs dress- phooey on them- but looking festive and dressy-- appreciating the event.<br /> I'm trying to do similar but you're ahead of me. Thanks for inspiration!<br /> I'm not anti dress- it's just bmvery hard for me to find one that ticks the boxes AND I'm having to be way more realistic about footwear. Summer is harder because it seems to call for light pants which are also hard. Deep brights are a way to go. Also some folks can do a crisp dressy black &amp; white capsule but that's not a good palette for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-guest-capsule#post-1796191 Sat, 08 Apr 2017 13:39:14 +0000 kerry 1796191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous colour. Love your detailed thinking around what you want to do next for a wardrobe assignment. I like these kinds of challenges because they're small - only a needing a few pieces to complete this capsule means you can more easily be careful and thoughtful about your additions.</p> <p>I don't live in the south so I'm not sure what's environmentally appropriate but I wore pants to a March wedding and didn't feel out of place even though all of the women were in dresses or traditional Indian wear.<br /> <a href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/march-ie-cold-wedding" rel="nofollow">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....ld-wedding</a><br /> Your pants are much more worthy of this capsule than my lace pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-guest-capsule#post-1796188 Sat, 08 Apr 2017 13:27:23 +0000 Anonymous 1796188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was wondering if I could bring these into winter months as well. &nbsp;I am so happy that you think it could work. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-guest-capsule#post-1796063 Sat, 08 Apr 2017 02:03:20 +0000 Rambling Ann 1796063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>With the right sweater or sparkly top, you'd be ready for New Years and holiday parties too. A cream, grey or pink silk blouse with the neckline overflowing with pearls would be fantastic, seasonless and classy.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-guest-capsule#post-1795984 Fri, 07 Apr 2017 21:50:32 +0000 Anonymous 1795984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Suz </b>-- my social circle might be small. &nbsp;There is overlap between the people I work with and the people I see at "events." &nbsp;I actually own those Eileen Fisher pants in navy. &nbsp;The thing is I wear them to work. &nbsp;That makes them "work" pants. &nbsp;If I were to wear them to events I might feel like I was dressing for work. &nbsp;These two capsules have to be entirely unique with absolutely no overlap. &nbsp;</p> <p>But I am second guessing myself. &nbsp;Comparing the leg of the two pants, I like the Eileen Fisher more. &nbsp;They are less a statement and more a <u>background</u>. &nbsp;I could see wearing them for years to come. &nbsp;I wonder if I would be wearing the hot pink three years from now? &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The thing is that once I start wearing pants, I want to scream that this was an intentional decision. &nbsp;The hot pink seem to convey that message for me. &nbsp;</p> <p><b>Angie</b> -- tinted moisturizer might be the perfect solution. &nbsp;Sigh. &nbsp;I'll have to post a picture of the pant length for final approval .... </p> <p>By the way, I love the idea of petal pink, dove grey, and white. &nbsp;I'll be exploring all those colors. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-guest-capsule#post-1795936 Fri, 07 Apr 2017 19:48:53 +0000 Chris987 1795936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a GREAT plan. Love your analysis of what you didn't like about what you were doing, and the new plan that came out of it. You will become a trend setter, who knows maybe others in your circle of friends will follow your lead! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-guest-capsule#post-1795934 Fri, 07 Apr 2017 19:36:50 +0000 Sveta 1795934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The pants are great but the thinking process behind them is simply brilliant!<br />In my opinion no woman can look great in the most beautiful dress&nbsp;if she does no feel herself in it. <br />Please keep us in the loop for your new wedding capsule development(with pictures if possible). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-guest-capsule#post-1795922 Fri, 07 Apr 2017 18:50:44 +0000 Sal 1795922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this Sterling!! I think this is a wonderful plan and you will look very stylish and chic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-guest-capsule#post-1795911 Fri, 07 Apr 2017 18:08:06 +0000 Anonymous 1795911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SO glad those pants worked out! They are very pretty! I think your plan for how to wear them to weddings and dressy events is briliant!<br /> Also, my take is that bright pink pants are VERY Southern. As for wearing pants to a wedding - well, being a bit eccentric is even more Southern! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-guest-capsule#post-1795893 Fri, 07 Apr 2017 17:14:17 +0000 Greyscale 1795893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a FANTASTIC plan. And wear the pants as many times as you want. If you get tired of them, you'll know it, and you can move on to the next variation. </p> <p>I think what keeps me from wearing pants as fancy clothes is that I only have plain black wool trousers (in many nice cuts, but ultimately they're pretty similar from a distance). I'll have to think about this idea of something bolder, maybe a silvery jacquard in my case. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-guest-capsule#post-1795890 Fri, 07 Apr 2017 17:09:45 +0000 kkards 1795890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>hot pink pants....perfection!</p> <p>david's bridal has these, and if they are selling them, well, then they must be appropriate for a wedding</p> <p><a href="http://www.davidsbridal.com/SearchDisplay?categoryId=3002751&amp;storeId=10052&amp;langId=-1#!&amp;facet:&amp;productBeginIndex:30&amp;orderBy:&amp;pageView:grid&amp;minPrice:&amp;maxPrice:&amp;pageSize:30&amp;productSize:large&amp;isPriceFacet:undefined&amp;facetValues:&amp;" rel="nofollow">http://www.davidsbridal.com/Se.....1#!&#038;f</a>;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-guest-capsule#post-1795886 Fri, 07 Apr 2017 17:02:45 +0000 Suz 1795886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad the pants worked out! And a couple of white, pale grey (dove grey is very pale grey) or silvery tops will be brilliant with these. I don't think it matters that people will have seen them. They're special event!&nbsp;</p> <p>Also, if you really love this look, maybe the EF silk pants also in navy? (Or black if they come in black). I think you already ordered those though, so maybe they did not work out... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-guest-capsule#post-1795884 Fri, 07 Apr 2017 17:00:10 +0000 Joyce B 1795884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those pants are beautiful. I hope you will show us the final outfit. Good for you that you are going for a capsule that feels good to you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-guest-capsule#post-1795880 Fri, 07 Apr 2017 16:55:19 +0000 RobinF 1795880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the idea of separates. You can mix it with different tops and accessories and still feel fresh and special. Great idea! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-guest-capsule#post-1795876 Fri, 07 Apr 2017 16:47:31 +0000 Thirkellgirl 1795876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>"Can someone wear pearl earrings and a pearl necklace at the same time? I will have to look that up as I am tempted by this combo myself."I do it all. the. time. I like it. It's my thing, now. Pearl studs (have four variations) with pearls (have three lengths). :)</p> <p>I think you will look great, and it's really important to feel like yourself! I think a pretty bracelet would be a nice accessory so don't feel like you have to go jewelry-less!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-guest-capsule#post-1795873 Fri, 07 Apr 2017 16:41:47 +0000 Barbara Diane 1795873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This choice sounds freeing. That's wonderful.</p> <p>Looking forward to seeing it all together. It sounds lovely. And I like the ideas people gave of how to expand the capsule.</p> <p>Your explanation for why you are giving up dresses is giving me pause about what I wear for a certain category of event. My goal was to feel appropriately dressed, and I felt relief and like I fit in. But not like I showed up. Perhaps time to get rid of the jackets, perhaps time to add some more "me" touches. Looks like I will schedule an appointment with my closet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-guest-capsule#post-1795869 Fri, 07 Apr 2017 15:55:42 +0000 Penny 1795869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the idea of being true to yourself on all occasions. &nbsp;And I think that if people remember your pink pants, they'll see it as your unique, signature style - nothing wrong with that! &nbsp;</p> <p>If you decide that you need a new clutch, I like your idea of silver - my pewter clutches are my go-to for events, as they seem to have just the right amount of polish, dressiness, and versatility. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-guest-capsule#post-1795857 Fri, 07 Apr 2017 15:05:30 +0000 Anonymous 1795857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Sterling you will look as good if not better than all the women wearing dresses. These pants are The Bomb. The only thing is: do you feel comfortable wearing these pants to several events? </p> <p>I agree with everything you have chosen and also like the idea of petal pink and dove grey (I'm going to assume petal pink is "light pink").</p> <p>What about a pearl necklace? So classic.</p> <p>Can someone wear pearl earrings and a pearl necklace at the same time? I will have to look that up as I am tempted by this combo myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-guest-capsule#post-1795851 Fri, 07 Apr 2017 14:56:58 +0000 karen13 1795851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous pants. Keep us posted on the accompanying tops, she's and accessories. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-guest-capsule#post-1795828 Fri, 07 Apr 2017 14:19:59 +0000 Angie 1795828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OOOOH. This is EXCITING. Your steps tickled my toes.&nbsp;</p> <p><b></b>*HAPPY DANCE*<b><br /></b><br />Right. Are the pants the right length? <b>I AM NOT GIVING UP.&nbsp;</b></p> <p>Try a few white silky tops too. Silver jewellery and sandals sound fab.&nbsp;</p> <p>Get thee to a Laura Mercier counter for a LIGHT make-over. Use tinted moisturizer instead of foundation. Carry a little powder and lippie in your clutch for touch-up.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-guest-capsule#post-1795819 Fri, 07 Apr 2017 14:01:33 +0000 JAileen 1795819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think your plan is very good. Who cares if people remember the pants? Yes, I wear my clothes more than once. My only quibble is dresses are cooler than pants IMO. BTW, last year I bought a silver clutch at DSW. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-guest-capsule#post-1795817 Fri, 07 Apr 2017 13:57:14 +0000 Anonymous 1795817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad you are choosing a new direction that makes you happy. I love the vibrant pink color, and see no reason to wear any other jewelry or makeup than what makes you feel great. If others see you often in one thing, it just becomes your signature. I hope you will show us the whole capsule when you've developed it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-guest-capsule#post-1795815 Fri, 07 Apr 2017 13:55:19 +0000 Anonymous 1795815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Petal pink? &nbsp;I think I love the idea. &nbsp;Must research. &nbsp; </p> <p>What is dove grey? &nbsp;Sounds like something I would love. &nbsp;Could you please provide me with some definition? &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-guest-capsule#post-1795814 Fri, 07 Apr 2017 13:53:30 +0000 Bijou 1795814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bravo! I think we all get to a point in our lives where we just want to be true to ourselves. Your outfit is beautiful and if you feel good in it, then that is the main thing. Enjoy the freedom, wear what you love and feel good in - there is a lesson in this for all of us! </p>