https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-me-happy-to-wear Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:19:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-me-happy-to-wear#post-922751 Wed, 01 May 2013 20:29:29 +0000 Ingunn 922751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm not the least worried, either, Suz! On the contrary - it is reassuring https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-me-happy-to-wear#post-922745 Wed, 01 May 2013 20:24:24 +0000 Suz 922745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That's right, Ingunn. I would agree. We even own a couple of the same pieces -- and yet we look different in them because of different colouring, body type, etc. and the way we wear the items -- even when our choice of accessories is very similar, too! Anyway, if someone said that my style is a lot like yours, I would feel very complimented. So I am not going to worry about it. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-me-happy-to-wear#post-922681 Wed, 01 May 2013 19:03:31 +0000 Ingunn 922681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Amy, thank you! Be my guest :)<br /><br />Gaylene, thank you for commenting. I think you are quite right, quite a few&nbsp;of us wear this formula. To me, the thrill is that I have realized that this is&nbsp;<i>my</i> version of it, and that's what matters to me. Not earth shaking insight, of course, but a nice realization anyhow. When I was younger, I associated this classic&nbsp;formula with another lifestyle, political view etc than my own. Now I understand how superficial that was. You said: "<span>The biggest problem with this formula is that I find it hard to describe it in a way that doesn't sound overly safe and conservative." I couldn't agree more.<br /><br />Thank you, Firecracker, Mona, Rachy and Shannon!<br /><br />Beth Ann, I hadn't thought of that! Interesting idea, and definitely something to explore further.&nbsp;<br /><br />Diane, thank you! That is exactly what I tried to convey in this post. I'm very happy that you saw that.&nbsp;<br /><br />Suz, this is too funny! We certainly are on the same tracks. But in spite of that, I claim that we both have a distinct, personal style. Isn't it great to know that certain pieces&nbsp;are flop proof to wear?</span> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-me-happy-to-wear#post-922655 Wed, 01 May 2013 18:42:22 +0000 Suz 922655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look fabulous!! And not boring in the least.&nbsp;<br /><br />But I understand your dilemma. Because, quite honestly, I wear exactly the same uniform! And like you, this is what makes me happy! Just to illustrate, here are a few outfits from the last few days! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-me-happy-to-wear#post-922650 Wed, 01 May 2013 18:35:45 +0000 Anonymous 922650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ingunn I think you look great in your photo examples, Ok,&nbsp; if you were to describe your outfits in very simple terms to a person not savvy about fashion, they&nbsp;may say it sounded too simple which of course it is very far from. what you have done is made it all look very current and also put your very own spin on it. I'm kind of echoing some of Gaylenes words I know but either way I think you look good and unique. Just keep doing what you're doing because it's definitely working https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-me-happy-to-wear#post-922649 Wed, 01 May 2013 18:35:26 +0000 Transcona Shannon 922649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ WHOO HOO for finding your happiness factor Ingunn! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-me-happy-to-wear#post-922644 Wed, 01 May 2013 18:33:37 +0000 Beth Ann 922644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ever noticed that it's sometimes possible to perceive how "at home" someone is in their clothing from a photo?&nbsp; You definitely seem at home here, and they're all wonderful -- particularly 1 and 4.<br /><br />It just occurred to me that your hair is your element of "unstructure."&nbsp; How marvelous is that?&nbsp; (Going to muss my safe hair right now).<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-me-happy-to-wear#post-922635 Wed, 01 May 2013 18:28:43 +0000 rachylou 922635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It's a great recipe. Your little surprises are just great. I <i>love</i> those shoes!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-me-happy-to-wear#post-922586 Wed, 01 May 2013 17:36:02 +0000 Mona 922586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Congratulations on finding what makes you happy! I am sure it is a great realization. You look so comfortable and yourself in all these outfits. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-me-happy-to-wear#post-922582 Wed, 01 May 2013 17:29:21 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 922582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look fantastic in all of these, and definitely not boring. I like the clarity of your observations and the description of what you like to wear. Bravo!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-me-happy-to-wear#post-922569 Wed, 01 May 2013 17:07:28 +0000 Gaylene 922569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <i>Simple silhouettes, classic pieces, white, navy stripes and black. I also want a little surprise (or color pop), like an emerald belt or red shoes.</i><br /><br /><i>Comfortable pants, semi tucks, Bretons, white shirts, v-necks. I'll add a blazer, trench or moto when I leave the house. This feels a lot like me.</i><br /><br />I could have summed up<b> my</b> closet with those exact same statements. I think this formula works for many of us because it is ageless, practical, and flattering on many shapes and sizes.<br /><br />The biggest problem with this formula is that I find it hard to describe it in a way that doesn't sound overly safe and conservative. The look is timeless because of its colour combinations, simple silhouettes, and classic pieces, but also very personal because we all play a bit with how the items are worn. I never feel like I'm wearing a costume when I dress like this; I just feel ready to do whatever I need to do for the rest of the day.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-me-happy-to-wear#post-922565 Wed, 01 May 2013 17:02:48 +0000 amiable 922565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love these classics with pops of color!&nbsp; I'm going to follow your Emulate board....<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-me-happy-to-wear#post-922545 Wed, 01 May 2013 16:30:11 +0000 rosee 922545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ingunn, I really like your style. &nbsp;Not boring at all! &nbsp;Especially like the small surprise details of color, but mostly neutral. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-me-happy-to-wear#post-922541 Wed, 01 May 2013 16:23:16 +0000 Liz A. 922541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes, that really helps.&nbsp; I will be checking them out. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-me-happy-to-wear#post-922508 Wed, 01 May 2013 15:27:27 +0000 anne 922508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ingunn - I really like these looks!!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-me-happy-to-wear#post-922503 Wed, 01 May 2013 15:18:41 +0000 Ingunn 922503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you, fabbers! I'm so happy to hear that you agree. I find that participating in YLF has made me a lot more aware of WHY I feel comfortable and at home in some outfits more than others, which is a huge advantage. I also agree with you, Angie, that what it is&nbsp;changes all the time. That's part of the fun!<br /><br />Liz, my white jeans are Levis Demi Curves Classic Rise, Slim. Hope that helps. I bought them locally in Oslo, Norway.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-me-happy-to-wear#post-922489 Wed, 01 May 2013 15:02:27 +0000 pastrygirl 922489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all the looks, and your Pinterest boards! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-me-happy-to-wear#post-922483 Wed, 01 May 2013 14:57:08 +0000 Angie 922483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look <b><i>as sensational</i></b> in these outfits as you do in your beloved frock outfits! <br /><br />It's really important identifying what makes you happy in your style - which of course changes all the time. Well done :)<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-me-happy-to-wear#post-922475 Wed, 01 May 2013 14:49:32 +0000 Day Vies 922475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ All of these are fantastic! I love the layers in #3 precisely because there is an unexpected green belt in the middle of it. <br /><br />I really like your rolled khakis! I passed them by in the store this weekend thinking the cut would not work for me but you paired it with my favorite neckline -- so perhaps I need to reconsider. <br /><br />I don't have a thick green belt but I would totally copy all of these. Simply fabulous! <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-me-happy-to-wear#post-922469 Wed, 01 May 2013 14:46:19 +0000 MsMary 922469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ These are super fab!&nbsp; I'm not surprised they make you happy to wear -- they make me happy to look at them!&nbsp; :)<br /><br />And you couldn't look boring if you tried!&nbsp; ;)<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-me-happy-to-wear#post-922468 Wed, 01 May 2013 14:46:06 +0000 Carole 922468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are all looks I love, Ingunn, and am happy wearing versions of these myself. I can relate to the little touch of "something" to liven things up, but just a little. After stretching my color boundaries, I'm finding renewed interest in classic basics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-me-happy-to-wear#post-922467 Wed, 01 May 2013 14:45:45 +0000 Liz A. 922467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ingunn, those white jeans fit you so well!&nbsp; Where did you get them? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-me-happy-to-wear#post-922460 Wed, 01 May 2013 14:41:08 +0000 Anonymous 922460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So fresh and pretty, perfect for Spring/Summer! I'm in awe of how good cropped and rolled pants look on you. I love the refined footwear too. I think you're onto something Ingunn because this formula really suits you! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-me-happy-to-wear#post-922455 Wed, 01 May 2013 14:37:27 +0000 Ariadne 922455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well, I love those looks too, so if it's boring I'll be boring right along with you! &nbsp;(But I don't think it's boring at all.) &nbsp;Love the 'surprise' touches! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-me-happy-to-wear#post-922451 Wed, 01 May 2013 14:36:28 +0000 Anonymous 922451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think you look great but then I'm a sucker for white, navy, black and stripes. &nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-makes-me-happy-to-wear#post-922448 Wed, 01 May 2013 14:32:51 +0000 Ingunn 922448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Recently, I've worn a few&nbsp;outfits that really make me happy. As much as I love playing and experimenting, these simple&nbsp;outfits are&nbsp;at the core of my style right now, and I must remember that. When I look at them together, it's easy to see that&nbsp;they are all variations on a theme.<br /><br />What am I talking about? Simple silhouettes, classic pieces, white, navy stripes&nbsp;and black. I also want a little surprise (or color pop), like an emerald belt or red shoes. I find a lot of inspiration on Pinterest, particularly on my board <a rel="nofollow" href="http://pinterest.com/ingwii/emulate/">Emulate</a>.<br /><br />I think I've found a formula that works for me: Comfortable pants, semi tucks, Bretons, white shirts, v-necks. I'll add a blazer, trench or moto when I leave the house.&nbsp;This feels a lot like <i>me</i>.<br /><br />What do you think? Is this boring or a good thing?<br />Thanks for looking!