https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear---tricky-function Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:34:03 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear---tricky-function/page/2#post-2295968 Mon, 12 Dec 2022 04:27:50 +0000 Zaeobi 2295968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad the event went well - i.e. that you were just dressy enough but also got to enjoy those beautiful scenes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear---tricky-function#post-2295941 Mon, 12 Dec 2022 02:33:17 +0000 Jaime 2295941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great - both your outfit and your aerial shots! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear---tricky-function#post-2295938 Mon, 12 Dec 2022 02:08:07 +0000 Sal 2295938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That could be right Donna; I can be drawn to large patterns and they are distinctive and can be less versatile (see exhibits below!!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear---tricky-function#post-2295932 Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:39:18 +0000 DonnaF 2295932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES!!! The palazzos are distinctive, but I thinks they would be more statement-y and less versatile if their pattern were larger. To me, the size is just right, no? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear---tricky-function#post-2295921 Sun, 11 Dec 2022 22:30:11 +0000 Sal 2295921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree unfrumped - I rarely get it wrong with impulse buys when it is that "hell yes" moment.&nbsp; I am much more likely to get it wrong with an essential or a planned wildcard eg I must have a pair of black boots, and choose the wrong pair and settle too quickly, or overlook a fit issue on purchase.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear---tricky-function#post-2295919 Sun, 11 Dec 2022 22:24:17 +0000 unfrumped 2295919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So smart! You knew your climate and got the vibe right also. Funny how an item seems one way in isolation but then can work different ways more easily than it first seems. I think likely they fit you well &amp; don’t feel fussy despite have some dramatic aspects.<br /> I think that’s a good takeaway for assessing new wardrobe items.<br /> Interestingly I have a couple EF items that somehow are more versatile than I first expected. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear---tricky-function#post-2295916 Sun, 11 Dec 2022 22:14:09 +0000 Anonymous 2295916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very pretty outfit, Sal! Wow to the flight photos </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear---tricky-function#post-2295911 Sun, 11 Dec 2022 21:33:19 +0000 Angie 2295911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab outfit that hit exactly the right note! Well done </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear---tricky-function#post-2295902 Sun, 11 Dec 2022 18:37:40 +0000 CarolS 2295902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oh, that is beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing that glimpse into your world! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear---tricky-function#post-2295900 Sun, 11 Dec 2022 18:36:30 +0000 Sal 2295900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all. I do find dressy work functions or slightly unusual work functions the most challenging things to dress for. When it’s friends or family I feel confident and happy in my choices. I rarely overthink it. </p> <p>We did get up for a flight the following day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear---tricky-function#post-2295546 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 23:40:53 +0000 Anonymous 2295546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay- looks perfect! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear---tricky-function#post-2295521 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 21:17:06 +0000 Carla 2295521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This Finds lay gives a pretty good idea, and I bet you looked fabulous. &nbsp;Sounds liked it ticked the boxes for comfort&nbsp;<i>and&nbsp;</i>professionalism.</p> <p><div>I hear you on the trousers becoming a workhorse wildcard! &nbsp;For me it was the hunter green faux leather crops bought one year ago this month and already worn&nbsp;<b>18&nbsp;</b>times! &nbsp;I never would have thought it when I got them on impulse…</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear---tricky-function#post-2295519 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 21:14:52 +0000 Suz 2295519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The palazzos have become what I call the "wildcard workhorse." Brilliant! So glad it worked out and you had fun.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear---tricky-function#post-2295517 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 21:11:07 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2295517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That looks great. Fun, funky pants &amp; shoes, coordinating top with no distraction around your face </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear---tricky-function#post-2295516 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 21:07:45 +0000 CarolS 2295516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those pants are just fabulous. Glad you wore them and felt great. And hurray for those amazing yellow mules!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear---tricky-function#post-2295515 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 21:01:23 +0000 Jenni NZ 2295515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome. Glad you felt good. Lovely items. You have got so many wears from the yellow mules already! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear---tricky-function#post-2295464 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 18:18:26 +0000 Cardiff girl 2295464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like a great outfit,glad you felt good in it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear---tricky-function#post-2295450 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 17:32:12 +0000 Sal 2295450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well in the end I wore the following and felt it was great - effortless ( haha - choosing the outfit took work though) , appropriate but distinctive and very much me. It was a hot humid afternoon so no topper was needed. Lots of company polo shirts and jeans/ trousers, a few cotton dresses, and some long fitted cotton sheaths with chunky footwear on younger women. </p> <p>I hadn’t worn this knit top and pants outfit together. I liked the combination.</p> <p>These palazzo pants have become a FFBO - which is funny as they are a statement. They can be super dressy or very easy with a tank and sneakers - or maybe even birks in summer. They were a spur of the moment, love at first sight purchase. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear---tricky-function#post-2294659 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 05:21:00 +0000 Sal 2294659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh lots of good advice.&nbsp; And I appreciate your perspective Bijou.</p> <p>I suspect it will be standing on a concrete floor and possibly playing games or maybe even doing some flying in an aircraft (hopefully).&nbsp; I will get changed en route but won't have a last minute iron.</p> <p>I think I am likely to be the dressiest there whatever I wear - which does not bother me - it's more feeling confident and up for whatever goes.&nbsp; So I don't want fussy or low necklines or similar.</p> <p>The blue floral with sneakers could work, or the purple with sneakers, or the palazzo pants.&nbsp; I think the jumpsuit is now a casual only option.</p> <p>The others are either too boring (black and rust tunics that I wear all the time to work), I have worn a lot so don't feel special (the shirt dress) or maybe a bit too weekend (white linen and wrap dress).</p> <p>I will do a try on either tomorrow or Thursday and see what feels right.</p> <p>Thanks for the advice and feedback - it's good to hear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear---tricky-function#post-2294644 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 03:40:29 +0000 Bijou 2294644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have a number of good choices here. I would do a wardrobe try on and see what makes me feel most confident and fab. With events like this, no one remembers what you wear but more how confident and easy to talk to you are. Where events are male dominant, I generally wear something quite feminine because I like to represent that women belong here just as much as their male colleagues - but that is what makes me feel most comfortable and confident. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear---tricky-function#post-2294639 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 03:25:34 +0000 rachylou 2294639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I lean towards the purple dress after the jumpsuit… I, lol, feel it would go better with company polos than the silky palazzos… but honestly, the palazzos I’m sure could hold their own. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear---tricky-function#post-2294583 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 22:32:01 +0000 Sal 2294583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all.&nbsp; I will look at the jumpsuit with a clear eye - its a washed black and might be just too faded I think.</p> <p>I was thinking of a black tank but I could wear any of the below with the palazzo pants.&nbsp; The assymetrical one is navy whereas the pants are black yellow pink and white.</p> <p>Will be back later... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear---tricky-function#post-2294582 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 22:27:34 +0000 Angie 2294582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for the jumpsuit. Are you sure it's too worn? Try it with the yellow slides and bag. (HAH! High five <b>Minaminu</b> )</p> <p>I like the palozzos next. Try it with the asymmetrical top you were wearing with the skirt last week, maybe? Metallic gold shoes and bag.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear---tricky-function#post-2294573 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 22:16:23 +0000 cjh 2294573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also love the black pleated dress with diagonal stripes. In your other post. I don’t know what the bodice looks like without a jacket. But with the black shoes, it’s perfect.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear---tricky-function#post-2294539 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 21:16:50 +0000 Anonymous 2294539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like your black and white pleated dress. Would the white jacket topper work in the warmer part of the country? Or maybe a white tank under dress paired with white sneaks. Could try tan purse to match the small bit of tan on sneakers. Keep us posted on what you select. Have fun at the function </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear---tricky-function#post-2294533 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 20:54:09 +0000 Suz 2294533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like Minminu's idea of the jumpsuit. It's a "suit" but way less formal, it's summery, and you can add a fun topper. But I see you fear it is too worn out -- in which case, don't choose that!&nbsp;</p> <p>The palazzos are lovely but they seem as if they might almost be too "glam" for the situation. You could dress them down, of course, with a simple black top and the EF sandals. I can see that working well.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear---tricky-function#post-2294531 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 20:49:58 +0000 Minaminu 2294531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would either go for the jumpsuit with yellow shoes (plus one of your kimono jackets if it works as a topper) or the red dress. 5 hours' drive would tire anyone, best to wear something that you feel comfortable and at ease. You have so many good options, I'd love to see the chosen outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear---tricky-function#post-2294521 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 20:21:45 +0000 notsaf 2294521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>From your recent WIW's and the info about the event, what about the blue floral dress? It looks so nice on you, but also professional and effortless -- and maybe in a material that doesn't wrinkle? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear---tricky-function#post-2294520 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 20:21:07 +0000 Cardiff girl 2294520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes l like the palazzo pants but like Jenn am wondering if you have a top in mind? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-should-i-wear---tricky-function#post-2294519 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 20:17:29 +0000 Jenn 2294519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Find pic shows the palazzo pants with yellow sandals and they look great. How do they look with your mules? &nbsp;Or do those feel too fussy? What top are you thinking? </p>