https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-that-is-divisive Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 11:22:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-that-is-divisive/page/2#post-1413380 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 18:09:25 +0000 thimblelina 1413380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh and with shoes I wear ALL THE TOES... no, not those primal shoes with individually articulated toes. But all the other toe boxes: pointy, rounded, almond, squared off... My feet (and toes!) enjoy the variety. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-that-is-divisive/page/2#post-1413379 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 18:06:51 +0000 thimblelina 1413379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes! Maxis with short boots &amp; socks showing. Knee length skirts with socks showing. Just a lot of sock porn period, okay? I like socks. I was one of the 7 people globally who actually thought high heels with those delicate sheer socks looked cute for about 15 minutes ten years ago.<br /> I also wear brown boots with black clothing. And gray clothing. Derp. Avert your eyes if you must.<br /> I like to see people wear things that are sort of out of style, but suit them individually to a tee. It gives me hope for humanity. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-that-is-divisive/page/2#post-1413353 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 16:58:50 +0000 VioletMyra 1413353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've read this thread several times now; it's so entertaining. The fashion police in my workplace cringe when they see me wearing a man's shirt with a knot tied under the buttons to take up some of the fullness around the hem. I can also vouch for the comfort of clogs, Ugg boots, footwear with round or square toecaps and maxi skirts worn with short boots and scrunched thick wool socks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-that-is-divisive/page/2#post-1408778 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 10:01:57 +0000 Deb 1408778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with Sharon...shorter shorts (not micro) and shorter skirts (not mini)...if you've got the body and live through hot Aussie summers...they are totally practical. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-that-is-divisive/page/2#post-1408765 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 08:14:54 +0000 Caro in Oz 1408765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Grey hair &amp; birks are my main ones :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-that-is-divisive/page/2#post-1408759 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 07:45:27 +0000 CocoLion 1408759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kiwi, thanks for staring this thread! &nbsp;It's made me feel inexplicably happy reading everyone's lists. &nbsp;I have so many soul sisters here. &nbsp;</p> <p>Here's my list.<br />- Not having a hair style.<br />- Open cardigans, I seem to live in them this time of year.<br />- Sloppy oversized ponchos.<br />- Clogs (ok, just for work).<br />- Distressed denim (although I think I'm starting to move on).<br />- Sausage-casing skinnies. &nbsp;I still love wearing them. &nbsp;And bf loves me in them.<br />- Short shorts, worn in private because my bf loves them and they're great when it's hot. Falls in the not age appropriate category.<br />- Wearing lots of gray. &nbsp;And black. &nbsp;And other dark generally unflattering colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-that-is-divisive/page/2#post-1408753 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 06:55:05 +0000 tulle 1408753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kiwigal, the sense of liberation is palpable in this thread!&nbsp; It's so easy, surrounded as we are by fashion mags and blogs, makeover shows and seemingly endless lists of rules for the proper way to dress for one's age, figure, coloring, job, etc, to feel as tense and corseted by expectations as any Victorian lady.&nbsp; When I first encountered this forum, I feared it would be more of the same, and was pleasantly surprised by the respectful, supportive,&nbsp; and joyful tone set by Angie and all the Fabbers.&nbsp; Funny, forthright discussions like this keep me coming back for more.&nbsp; As for my closet?&nbsp; Nothing too divisive in there, though I love floaty cotton sundresses that are no doubt "too young" for me; there's just nothing better in really hot weather.&nbsp; In Winter, I favor oversized, torso-obliterating chunky sweaters over pants--another no-no on someone&nbsp; short, I suppose, but I'm not about to give them up; they make me feel like a happy child. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-that-is-divisive/page/2#post-1408567 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 23:24:16 +0000 cinnamon fern 1408567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like Janet, cowboy boots. &nbsp;But even more so, clogs. &nbsp;70s Americana is fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-that-is-divisive/page/2#post-1408560 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 23:13:01 +0000 unfrumped 1408560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We've talked about this before somewhere, but I think even though I can buck a trend or wear what I want, sometimes I want YLF advice on how to make something I want or "need" to wear work better within an outfit. A lot of times this is about juxtaposition and proportions. I might not even agree or be able to wear it like that, but it's very helpful to get more ideas.&nbsp;</p> <p>This idea is related to &nbsp;tweaking style than going full-on into all new stuff. Or item longevity, re-mixing, and less is more.</p> <p>For some things I wear, I&nbsp; &nbsp;don't always have to wear <u>exactly</u> this or that, as long as I have&nbsp;the &nbsp;key element (staying warm, roomy toe box, torso-shortening, etc). If there is a "new' way to do that,&nbsp;I might be on board!&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-that-is-divisive/page/2#post-1408477 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 20:45:41 +0000 Anonymous 1408477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The only thing I can think of is that I wear things that many women my age no longer wear--shorter dresses, for example.&nbsp;I'm not a believer in "age appropriate" dress. I wear what I think looks good on me and what makes me happy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-that-is-divisive/page/2#post-1408475 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 20:41:57 +0000 Alassë 1408475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Despite prevailing opinion, I wear... maxi skirts, Mary Janes, pussy bows,&nbsp;ruffles,&nbsp;fitted tops,&nbsp;rounded toes,&nbsp;and rounded collars/lapels. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-that-is-divisive/page/2#post-1408461 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 20:11:16 +0000 Sal 1408461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes I wonder if divisive was the right word. &nbsp;Maybe I meant polarising, or despite public opinion being different, or against prevailing trends. &nbsp;</p> <p>What I have learnt from all the interesting replies that it&nbsp;is having the confidence to pick something as part of your signature look despite fashion trends or age appropriateness... </p> <p>And it can also tie in with minimalism/search for perfection. &nbsp;For example in the case of my Mary Janes, they are not perfect, I do not adore them, but they are adequate for my lifestyle, and they are comfortable. &nbsp;I will ride that as long as I can....one day I will either wear them out, or in the meantime become so tired of them that I never ever wear them, or they will become back in fashion:)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-that-is-divisive/page/2#post-1408396 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 18:27:57 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1408396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This was such an interesting read. &nbsp;When I am not at my heaviest, I wear a 2 piece swimsuit on vacation. &nbsp;I also wear my harem pants that are made from pareos in Mexico and have a few body con dresses. &nbsp;</p> <p>I think perhaps it is just that the fabbers have the confidence to go against the trends rather than being divisive. &nbsp;:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-that-is-divisive/page/2#post-1408327 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 17:06:23 +0000 Astrid 1408327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can think only of my Birks - not sure anything else I wear is divisive, really. I definitely see no people who are looking even remotely interested in fashion wearing my kind of Birkenstocks (that aren't Gizehs or Arizonas). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-that-is-divisive/page/2#post-1408319 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 16:57:08 +0000 crutcher 1408319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I keep smiling when I look at this post...What do I wear that is divisive...ok..how about...What do I wear that I have no clue that it is divisive...LOL... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-that-is-divisive/page/2#post-1408299 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 16:32:44 +0000 Anonymous 1408299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun thread! I still wear a bikini (just in my backyard pool, or on vacation where no one knows me). I am wearing my distressed, nay destroyed-- jeans anywhere and everywhere and really loving them. The clothes I pair with them are classic and plain so hopefully that makes them a little more age appropriate, </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-that-is-divisive/page/2#post-1408042 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 05:45:09 +0000 Neel 1408042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another super fun thread!</p> <p>Hmm .... I will always wear comfortable shoes even if they weren't really on trend. Round toes still form a big part of my shoe wardrobe, because they are super comfy. I can't stand (literally in) uncomfortable shoes.</p> <p>Oh ...and I am 33 and I will wear a tulle skirt </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-that-is-divisive/page/2#post-1407800 Mon, 08 Dec 2014 23:58:57 +0000 Style Fan 1407800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear distressed jeans which I "shouldn't" because I am 59.&nbsp; I refuse to wear long cardigans because I think they look like bathrobes but I love my short cardigans.&nbsp; They will always be in my wardrobe.&nbsp; I wear body con tops because I prefer them.&nbsp; I am a "warm spring" but wear "autumn" colours.&nbsp; I also wear shorts that are short.&nbsp; I still wear a bikini.&nbsp; Cowboy boots, fringe jacket and probably lots of other stuff that is pushing limits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-that-is-divisive/page/2#post-1407796 Mon, 08 Dec 2014 23:50:30 +0000 lamireille 1407796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love reading this list--and finding a lot of my sins listed here. :)</p> <p>My biggest "don't care" is long skirts even though I'm short. Yeah, even long <i>full </i>skirts, even though I'm <i>really</i> short. I love them, I love how luxurious and comfy they feel,&nbsp;and I love the way they move.&nbsp;This thread has given me confidence to wear them loud and proud. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-that-is-divisive/page/2#post-1407764 Mon, 08 Dec 2014 22:46:28 +0000 Sal 1407764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay, we are all a divisive lot. &nbsp;I think that is excellent </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-that-is-divisive/page/2#post-1407762 Mon, 08 Dec 2014 22:40:53 +0000 shedev 1407762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, most of my closet made somebody's list. I must be very divisive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-that-is-divisive/page/2#post-1407723 Mon, 08 Dec 2014 21:35:16 +0000 rachylou 1407723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, things in my closet that give at least one someone the squirmies: glitter boots, choker necklaces, harness belt, (faux) leather overalls, shrug pull over, knee-high Converse, OTK boots, jeggings, gold lame pants, my craft aprons... oh dear. Is my whole closet controversial? That's so weird, because I feel I hold back and dress very plain most of the time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-that-is-divisive/page/2#post-1407618 Mon, 08 Dec 2014 18:23:29 +0000 columbine(erin) 1407618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear boring classic round necked cardigans, and won't be getting rid of them, for budget reasons, but also I just like the proportions they bring to sweaters and skirts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-that-is-divisive/page/2#post-1407604 Mon, 08 Dec 2014 18:07:38 +0000 Sheila 1407604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Flares, body con clothing in general, tops and dresses, opaque hose, chunky 3" heels on boots and shoes, low risers, bikini bathing suits, shoulder length natural gray streaks, big dangly earrings, long fitted jackets. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-that-is-divisive/page/2#post-1407459 Mon, 08 Dec 2014 12:40:28 +0000 Claudia 1407459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My natural and&nbsp;undyed, graying hair.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-that-is-divisive/page/2#post-1407457 Mon, 08 Dec 2014 12:37:40 +0000 Anonymous 1407457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love fitted and tailored blouses. &nbsp;I can't explain the way they make me feel, but I always feel confident and&nbsp;&nbsp;"happy" when I wear them. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-that-is-divisive/page/2#post-1407455 Mon, 08 Dec 2014 12:14:08 +0000 approprio 1407455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my goodness. Where to begin?</p> <p>Platform shoes. Wide legged pants.&nbsp;Oversized silhouettes on my relatively slender frame. Repeatedly failing to dress my large bust in a flattering manner. Unfashionable shapes that I happen to think suit me. Fashionable shapes that probably don't.&nbsp;Maxi skirts. Body con dresses that make me look a bit slutty. 80's vintage that I am obviously old enough to have worn first time around. Too many patterns in one outfit.&nbsp;Menswear.&nbsp;</p> <p>Those are just things I can think of right now. I'll probably come up with a few more during the course of the day.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-that-is-divisive/page/2#post-1407430 Mon, 08 Dec 2014 08:00:51 +0000 unfrumped 1407430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wearing sheer hose with skirts/ dresses ALL the time. </p> <p>Wearing socks with loafers and oxfords --I give myself credit for wearing them both with and without "visible" socks, though , depending on the pants and the weather, so I feel like I have 2 different looks and get more use from some favorite shoes. </p> <p>Trying to " get away with" non- pointy toes.<br /> Wearing more open necklines despite very long neck. Again, I also wear cowls&amp; turtles, but I don't make it a point to mitigate the long neck always, and I just like some tops with certain necklines, for some reason. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-that-is-divisive/page/2#post-1407429 Mon, 08 Dec 2014 07:55:23 +0000 Sharon 1407429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shorts and mini-skirts. And a bikini. Yes, I am 47. No, I don't care.&nbsp;<br />I took an interstate flight last weekend and two of the men on the plane wore those tank tops with no sides. I figure if it's OK for men to wear shirts that expose their nipples in public, then I am all good with showing a bit of leg! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-that-is-divisive#post-1407406 Mon, 08 Dec 2014 07:03:28 +0000 Gaylene 1407406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Black leather moto jackets worn with slim jeans and my Fluevog lace-up boots. At 65, those are all supposedly off limits, but I couldn't care less. I'll be sporting that look when I'm in a care home pushing my walker. </p>