https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-fashion-risks-have-you-taken-and-have-they-worked Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:18:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-fashion-risks-have-you-taken-and-have-they-worked/page/2#post-137159 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 06:51:13 +0000 Mac 137159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Size 16 skinny jeans on my ample, pear-shaped body. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-fashion-risks-have-you-taken-and-have-they-worked/page/2#post-137028 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:48:34 +0000 Susan 137028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I've gotten a lot of bravery from YLF and other fashion sites. My "risks" include:<br /> very vintage looking pieces<br /> browns (not just black)<br /> booties (a total Angie influence!)<br /> slouch boots<br /> skinny jeans (I remember her first iffy post on them years ago)<br /> colors!<br /> scarves </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-fashion-risks-have-you-taken-and-have-they-worked/page/2#post-136992 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:45:01 +0000 AJ 136992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My beret has been a successful foray into the had world. The beret, scarf, long sleeve top, trench coat and jeans have gotten me out the door faster on days when I didn't know what to wear. I look forward to finding a summer hat.<br /> Other things I've tried that have pleasantly surprised me:<br /> skinny jeans<br /> skinny jeans tucked into boots<br /> full length leggings under dresses/skirts<br /> draped cardigans<br /> batwing sweater<br /> scarves<br /> studded belts, bags and shoes<br /> Angie's motgo of knee length denim jeans with high boots </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-fashion-risks-have-you-taken-and-have-they-worked#post-136980 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:56:39 +0000 Jenava 136980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will add one more: belted jackets. I need more belts! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-fashion-risks-have-you-taken-and-have-they-worked#post-136937 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:53:17 +0000 Theresa 136937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>wow this is really interesting - to read the things you guys are now embracing!</p> <p>I'm such a newbie here that I think the only things I've taken on so far are:</p> <p>leggings under dresses - LOVE IT<br /> Accessories - I actually have a small collection now<br /> Skinny jeans - only have my 1 home-altered pair, but I'm itching for more already!</p> <p>It would be interesting to review this every year and see just how much everyone changes... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-fashion-risks-have-you-taken-and-have-they-worked#post-136837 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:00:44 +0000 yublocka 136837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dawn I just wanted to say once again that I love your over the knee boots. I tried on a few inexpensive pairs at Target today, and while I didn't love those pairs in particular, this is a style I'm considering trying as well this winter if I spot another reasonably inexpensive pair. In fact I'm going to go look at your pics again now for inspiration! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-fashion-risks-have-you-taken-and-have-they-worked#post-136806 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:06:36 +0000 Dawn 136806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I love this thread:</p> <p>Grey skinny jeans- when I posted my first photo of them on YLF, I thought they would be a return item. Instead, they received many positive comments and now have become an essential item in my wardrobe.</p> <p>Cutting my hair short!</p> <p>Over-the-knee boots... and styling them in a classy way. I've even worn my boots to my part-time job where all my female co-workers, including my boss, love them.</p> <p>Fishnets, microfishnets and all associated lace tights- these tend to receive some funny feedback. Some of my male friends have called them hooker tights while my female friends love them...</p> <p>Heels... actually, proper non-Converse shoes for daily wear! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-fashion-risks-have-you-taken-and-have-they-worked#post-136803 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:53:21 +0000 Maya 136803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel like my whole wardrobe is one big fashion risk and yes, it has paid off! High necklines is probably the biggest risk because they really are not flattering on me, but they have definitely paid off after finding out how to style them. I feel much more comfortable in them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-fashion-risks-have-you-taken-and-have-they-worked#post-136798 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:35:18 +0000 fathenry 136798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>layering tops<br /> layering tights<br /> wearing bracelets<br /> nude fishnets<br /> nude sandals<br /> slouchy boots<br /> tunics<br /> leggings<br /> belts<br /> not buying items that are just OK, looking for things that really flatter </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-fashion-risks-have-you-taken-and-have-they-worked#post-136725 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 11:13:42 +0000 Louise 136725@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooo this could take a while!<br /> * Skinny jeans<br /> * Hats<br /> * Skinnies tucked into boots<br /> * Dresses<br /> * Skirts and particularly pencil skirt<br /> * Belting tops<br /> * Leggings<br /> * Legwarmers<br /> * Leather moto jacket<br /> * Ankle boots/ booties with skirts/ dresses.............<br /> ........I'll give anything a go now! x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-fashion-risks-have-you-taken-and-have-they-worked#post-136686 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 05:33:35 +0000 puffenstuff 136686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the replies ladies - you all have inspired me to push my fashion boundaries!</p> <p>So far on my list of things to try are:<br /> leggings (tried now and love them!)<br /> Belts over cardies<br /> Moto jacket<br /> Skinny jeans with boots (eek never thought I would say that!)<br /> Adding more color into my wardrobe<br /> Skirts in winter </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-fashion-risks-have-you-taken-and-have-they-worked#post-136327 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 03:50:40 +0000 yublocka 136327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mine are not groundbreaking in the big scheme of things, but big steps for me:</p> <p>- white jeans<br /> - *small* heels<br /> - yellow watch<br /> - pencil skirt<br /> - white woven tunic top (still to wear this yet) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-fashion-risks-have-you-taken-and-have-they-worked#post-136229 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:12:16 +0000 Sihaya 136229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Skinny jeans. Boots. Layers. Mix and matching patterns in the same outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-fashion-risks-have-you-taken-and-have-they-worked#post-136216 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:50:37 +0000 Kristine 136216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think of myself as all that adventurous, but since I've been here I've tried...</p> <p>Batwing tops<br /> Microfishnets<br /> Trouser jeans<br /> Skinny jeans tucked into tall boots<br /> Belting shirts and cardigans<br /> Button downs (I tried a little before, but now I wear them all the time)<br /> Scarfs, knit and silk<br /> Leggings (I wore them in the 90s, but not since, I bought a pair but haven't started wearing them yet)</p> <p>Other than the leggings, these have all become part of my regular wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-fashion-risks-have-you-taken-and-have-they-worked#post-136212 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:40:59 +0000 Michelle 136212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, such a long list for me!!</p> <p>Slimmer-cut pants, including skinnies<br /> Leggings (still mastering it)<br /> Non-black footwear (particuarly loving the versatility of metallic shades)<br /> Huge necklaces that actually go over my tops<br /> Moto jackets (my leather one is one of my favourite pieces)<br /> Embracing scarves<br /> Pearls (they come out several times a week now)<br /> Proper-length summer pants (i.e. clams); I was never comfortable exposing my calves before<br /> Layering (not doing so now feels odd)</p> <p>As you can see, none of these are especially groundbreaking, but collectively they've made a world of difference to my style confidence. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-fashion-risks-have-you-taken-and-have-they-worked#post-136202 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:14:42 +0000 Queen Mum 136202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I"ll add to my list...<br /> leggings,<br /> white button down<br /> pearls (I would have thought them old lady before)<br /> fishnets<br /> "winterizing" a summer dress<br /> dressing down a dressier dress with sandals and or denim jacket<br /> pretty much just trying just about anything to see if it works. sometimes I'm stumped at what to do with something, and I'll pull out the most unlikely candidate from my closet and am pleasantly suprised a the results! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-fashion-risks-have-you-taken-and-have-they-worked#post-136155 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:13:00 +0000 Anonymous 136155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Booties. I realize that doesn't sound very revolutionary to most of you here, but I'm a very staid dresser. After checking in here daily for a couple of weeks, I mustered the courage to wear my Clark's Cone Sweet booties with a dress to dinner and a play earlier this week.<br /> Will probably wear the same outfit again this weekend on a trip, since the pieces travel well and will suit the weather where I am going.<br /> Now if only I could knew what to do about bag, jewelry, etc..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-fashion-risks-have-you-taken-and-have-they-worked#post-136142 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:21:45 +0000 hanna 136142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i've always been pretty open to trying anything at least once, actually... but i think ylf has opened my eyes to how many more possibilities and boundaries there are to be pushed, and how to do that as tastefully as possible. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-fashion-risks-have-you-taken-and-have-they-worked#post-136126 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:28:28 +0000 Laura 136126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I've pushed the envelope with loads of stuff, generally more in the fall (summer style is simpler for me, and not as much of an investment since the season is short). Right now I am looking for the next fashion envelope to push! I've gotten a little bored with the items I know are guaranteed to work for me ... San is really inspiring me right now, actually! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-fashion-risks-have-you-taken-and-have-they-worked#post-136123 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:24:15 +0000 Srujana 136123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>belts!! I've never in my life worn belts as an accessory prior to YLF....same goes with wearing leggings and skinny jeans and pencil skirts...I love how the support and care of this community has reworked my wardrobe...and in turn my self confidence =) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-fashion-risks-have-you-taken-and-have-they-worked#post-136067 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:02:30 +0000 Dashrashi 136067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>...winter shorts. I still kind of worry that I look like a fashion victim, but I really love the look, especially with tights and flat boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-fashion-risks-have-you-taken-and-have-they-worked#post-136063 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:49:31 +0000 rae 136063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Denim leggings! I still won't do skinnies due to comfort and bulging from the waistband under tunics, but I LOVE my denim leggings tucked into boots. I also tried a top in chartreuse, and it really worked out. </p> <p>Good luck on your mission to try new things! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-fashion-risks-have-you-taken-and-have-they-worked#post-136054 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:28:48 +0000 RoseandJoan 136054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This would be embracing colour for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-fashion-risks-have-you-taken-and-have-they-worked#post-135925 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:30:53 +0000 marianna 135925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Skinny jeans, boots over skinnes, and pencil skirts! I never wore any of those items pre-YLF. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-fashion-risks-have-you-taken-and-have-they-worked#post-135924 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:30:14 +0000 MNsara 135924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Skinny jeans here too. As a pear I thought boot cuts were my only flattering option, but I searched and found flattering skinnies. Woohoo!</p> <p>Leggings are another risk I started taking this winter, now I love the look.</p> <p>A new risk I'm looking forward to this Spring is wearing cropped/capri leggings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-fashion-risks-have-you-taken-and-have-they-worked#post-135923 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:29:14 +0000 Jenava 135923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Short skirts (but only with heels and/or leggings) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-fashion-risks-have-you-taken-and-have-they-worked#post-135920 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:24:39 +0000 bella 135920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Skinny jeans. I never thought they would work with my pear body but I love them now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-fashion-risks-have-you-taken-and-have-they-worked#post-135915 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:14:41 +0000 annagybe 135915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>two words</p> <p>Leather leggings.</p> <p>Wore them with a denim shirt and black boyfriend blazer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-fashion-risks-have-you-taken-and-have-they-worked#post-135904 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:58:13 +0000 cciele 135904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That would be Converse. I didn't get the whole Converse thing until YLF, and now I'm a fan.</p> <p>Another would be white bottoms. I still shudder at the thought of light-colored bottoms, but have acquired white skinnies and white clams, and they do work well in the spring and summer.</p> <p>Last would be wearing the color camel (or butterscotch). Angie picked out a pleather jacket for me in that color (I shy away from warm tones, especially near my face), that I wouldn't have in a million years considered, and now it's one of my favs! I get tons of compliments on it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-fashion-risks-have-you-taken-and-have-they-worked#post-135902 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:53:47 +0000 NK 135902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm still a beginner and not very adventurous at all. </p> <p>I know belting tops isn't a risk, but I was kind of nervous to belt sweaters because most people around me aren't doing that. I was afraid I'd look funny, but I liked the effect and now probably do it too much!</p> <p>I bought leggings, which is so out of my comfort zone, and wore them yesterday under a denim skirt, but didn't really like the look even though a couple of my friends said I looked cute:</p> <p><a href="http://whenlifehandsyouapear.wordpress.com/2010/03/17/what-i-wore-today-ick/" rel="nofollow">http://whenlifehandsyouapear.w.....today-ick/</a></p> <p>I also got really layer happy this winter. I never used to layer anything but I saw on blogs that women are layering sweaters over sweaters, and pretty much any other combination out there, so I got 'daring' &lt;snicker&gt; and have layered woven button downs under knit tees:</p> <p><a href="http://whenlifehandsyouapear.wordpress.com/2010/01/24/what-i-wore-january-24-2010/" rel="nofollow">http://whenlifehandsyouapear.w.....y-24-2010/</a></p> <p><a href="http://whenlifehandsyouapear.wordpress.com/2010/03/02/what-i-wore-today-and-why-i-need-better-jeans/" rel="nofollow">http://whenlifehandsyouapear.w.....ter-jeans/</a></p> <p>It's not much, but for me, who basically lived in v-neck t-shirts and jeans before, it's been a stretch. </p>