https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-im-learning-through-wiw-posts Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:11:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-im-learning-through-wiw-posts#post-484457 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:13:14 +0000 Lisa 484457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find photos tell me far more than my eyes and the mirror alone can. Also I own far too much blue and grey. Not bad, but I need to consider more colors for some variety. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-im-learning-through-wiw-posts#post-484271 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 03:13:34 +0000 Sara L. 484271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find that taking outfit photos everyday, whether I post them or not, has really helped me figure out which outfits work and which don't. I like being able to look back at a month's worth of pictures and see what I like about certain outfits and what didn't work so well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-im-learning-through-wiw-posts#post-484268 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 03:10:58 +0000 HelenInCanada 484268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Natalie, that was the very image I had when I read it - LOL.</p> <p>I need more colour in my life these days too, Shannon. I've been inspired by the cognac boots I've seen on YLF - may give a pair a whirl! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-im-learning-through-wiw-posts#post-484266 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 03:05:18 +0000 Transcona Shannon 484266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz - it's funny you mention now is the time to try different colours. I just got home from a bit of a shopping trip and bought items in turquoise and cognac - totally different colours for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-im-learning-through-wiw-posts#post-484262 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 02:55:05 +0000 Suz 484262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, I like you in dark colours, too! But if you want to add more colours to your palette, this is the time to try! And I agree I am learning tons. Still a long way from feeling like my style has become defined, but getting closer every day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-im-learning-through-wiw-posts#post-484259 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 02:53:03 +0000 Transcona Shannon 484259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aida - that's a good question. And the answer is "yes" I love dark colours. They make me feel cozy and because of my salt-n-pepper hair but fair skin, I find they provide good contrast. Thanks for the "dark colour boost"!</p> <p>Mochi - don't be so hard on yourself. I'm still a long, long way from figuring out my style - currently and for the future. I'm just kind of winging it and figuring it out along the way!</p> <p>Suz - i think you've learned tons, at least from what I've seen. I think you've already got a great grasp of what works for you, both fit and colour. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-im-learning-through-wiw-posts#post-484202 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 01:44:50 +0000 Mochi 484202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have posted very little here so far, but I already know 1) I won't post a WIW unless I at least like it (soliciting opinions on "problem" clothes is another story) and 2) I will thus manage to get a decent pulled-together look, but I have not gotten anything close to an inspiring, creative, unusual look that is inching toward what I'd like to express in terms of new style directions...and I'm not even sure what those are yet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-im-learning-through-wiw-posts#post-484198 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 01:41:30 +0000 goldenpig 484198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with MamaKate! Haha, Helen, I agree that sounds like a statement you get when you go up to the top of the mountain to see the guru! Very wise!</p> <p>I am learning that less is more and that lack of color does not mean boring! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-im-learning-through-wiw-posts#post-484189 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 01:22:34 +0000 HelenInCanada 484189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MamaKate, that sounds like a haiku or poetry of some kind. :P</p> <p>Shannon, you are not alone in learning and improving here at YLF. I think your style is fantastic - with or without lots of dark colours. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-im-learning-through-wiw-posts#post-484179 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 01:05:24 +0000 Aida 484179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*psst* TS, do you like those dark colors? If so, I don't think there's really a problem with you wearing them. Just a thought </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-im-learning-through-wiw-posts#post-483864 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:45:56 +0000 JennyAnne 483864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've learned I am soooo hit or miss still. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-im-learning-through-wiw-posts#post-483863 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:41:27 +0000 mamaKate 483863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I need to add discipline to what feels like exuberance but what I now realize comes across as chaos. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-im-learning-through-wiw-posts#post-483762 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:00:38 +0000 Suz 483762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Would love to know what others feel they've learned! </p> <p>Trying to enumerate a few things I've learned: </p> <p>Bookending</p> <p>Being mindful of the effect of light hair with dark winter outfits and trying to do something about that. (When looking in a mirror I tend to cut my OWN head off, just considering the outfit from the neck down; photos really help with this, and that is why I prefer WIWs to include people's faces and heads.)</p> <p>The A line is not necessarily my best skirt! </p> <p>What jackets work with what bottoms. </p> <p>I CAN wear a high vamp shoe with dresses if I tone my tights and skirts to it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-im-learning-through-wiw-posts#post-483748 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:25:27 +0000 Kappy 483748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Knowing is the first step to fixing. I am also finding the "visual" memory of WIW pics to be so helpful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-im-learning-through-wiw-posts#post-483746 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:22:22 +0000 Transcona Shannon 483746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear entirely too much black! And a lot of dark colours. I need to incorporate more purple, teal, red, raspberry, green...yep, gotta lighten and brighten things up! </p>