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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: What would you like to teach YLF about? And what do you want to learn? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-like-to-teach-ylf-about-and-what-do-you-need-to-learn Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:34:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Katja on "What would you like to teach YLF about? And what do you want to learn?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-like-to-teach-ylf-about-and-what-do-you-need-to-learn/page/2#post-487463 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:35:59 +0000 Katja 487463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This... This is brilliant. velvetychocolate said: <blockquote> I wouldn't call this 'expertise', but rather...experience. I would teach YLF that it is 100% possible to heal from the outside in, rather than expecting or waiting around to fix up your thinking first, or have your feelings change all by themselves.</blockquote> Ornella on "What would you like to teach YLF about? And what do you want to learn?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-like-to-teach-ylf-about-and-what-do-you-need-to-learn/page/2#post-487452 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:21:55 +0000 Ornella 487452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Fruitful, whenever you feel like starting a course, I'll sign up straight away. rae on "What would you like to teach YLF about? And what do you want to learn?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-like-to-teach-ylf-about-and-what-do-you-need-to-learn/page/2#post-487445 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:15:31 +0000 rae 487445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Amen, Fruitful! Love the last one - learned that the hard way! Fruitful on "What would you like to teach YLF about? And what do you want to learn?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-like-to-teach-ylf-about-and-what-do-you-need-to-learn/page/2#post-487391 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:41:47 +0000 Fruitful 487391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I just thought of one I'd seriously teach! A course on perfume, and how to love it when you've hated it all your life; houses and noses; reformulations and why perfume should be treated like wine; and why a signature scent family might work better for you than a signature scent (hint: it stops you from being overexposed to one perfume and ending up with a visceral hatred of it!)! Laura (rhubarbgirl) on "What would you like to teach YLF about? And what do you want to learn?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-like-to-teach-ylf-about-and-what-do-you-need-to-learn/page/2#post-483674 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:20:41 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 483674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Claire, recently I was thinking of writing a "how to alter clothes" article pitched to frugal fashionistas, and then I thought again - I'd much rather make something from scratch than to alter most things, it's just so fussy and a total pain. I'd love to have more content on YLF about plus sizes, so I suppose I could teach a course on that... not that I'm the expert, but I have been doing it for a while. Abi on "What would you like to teach YLF about? And what do you want to learn?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-like-to-teach-ylf-about-and-what-do-you-need-to-learn/page/2#post-483650 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:22:56 +0000 Abi 483650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I would love to learn how to accessorise properly. Why do certain jewellery, scarves, shoes, bags etc go while others don't? And finally the magical skill some people seem to have of pulling something really ugly off the hanger and having it transform into a thing of beauty on them. How do I know what items have this potential? Mochi on "What would you like to teach YLF about? And what do you want to learn?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-like-to-teach-ylf-about-and-what-do-you-need-to-learn/page/2#post-483395 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:50:21 +0000 Mochi 483395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Every cruise has a top comedian on its billing. Claire, you're it for making me LOL! Amy on "What would you like to teach YLF about? And what do you want to learn?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-like-to-teach-ylf-about-and-what-do-you-need-to-learn/page/2#post-483393 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:50:03 +0000 Amy 483393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is a great thread! I'd sign up for all of these classes. catgirl on "What would you like to teach YLF about? And what do you want to learn?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-like-to-teach-ylf-about-and-what-do-you-need-to-learn/page/2#post-483387 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:47:39 +0000 catgirl 483387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I did! Now all I have is the uber-pricy Prairie Underground hoodie, and I'll have to be nude when it's being washed. :-0 I think you and Patty should teach a class on writing hilarious posts. Anonymous on "What would you like to teach YLF about? And what do you want to learn?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-like-to-teach-ylf-about-and-what-do-you-need-to-learn/page/2#post-483380 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:45:35 +0000 Anonymous 483380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh no, Una! Did you purge your ugly loungewear too? I'm so sorry if I led you astray! MsMary on "What would you like to teach YLF about? And what do you want to learn?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-like-to-teach-ylf-about-and-what-do-you-need-to-learn/page/2#post-483367 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:36:03 +0000 MsMary 483367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I would totally go on the YLF cruise! catgirl on "What would you like to teach YLF about? And what do you want to learn?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-like-to-teach-ylf-about-and-what-do-you-need-to-learn/page/2#post-483358 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:32:30 +0000 catgirl 483358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Claire, sign me up for your class! Anonymous on "What would you like to teach YLF about? And what do you want to learn?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-like-to-teach-ylf-about-and-what-do-you-need-to-learn/page/2#post-483314 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:46:08 +0000 Anonymous 483314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Natalie, you always start such great threads! I'd like to take a class on intermediate clothing alteration, dress/pattern making. Too many items that I've fiddled with end up in the donate pile because I can't do *perfect* alterations. I could teach a class on how not to purge you wardrobe whilst sick, feverish and under the influence of cold medicine, throwing out your one pair of comfy yoga pants and warm fleece jacket leaving you to lounge about in skin tight (but oh so figure flattering) skinny jeans and new bras that raise your bustline several inches when you are bloated, PMSing and your son has football players over at the house until midnight so you don't feel comfortable getting into your PJs. Just sayin'. rae on "What would you like to teach YLF about? And what do you want to learn?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-like-to-teach-ylf-about-and-what-do-you-need-to-learn/page/2#post-483136 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:33:11 +0000 rae 483136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ LOVE this thread! A goldmine of quick tips! I think my classes would be: "De-Frumping the Very Casual Dress Code" - Creating "frame markers" within relaxed pieces prevents your shape from being obscured. - A touch of luxe (beautiful bags, shoes, etc.) keeps the look intentional instead of sloppy. - Statement pieces (detailed jackets, boots, jewelry, etc.) add interest to casual basics. and, of course... "Advanced Thrift: Shopping the Shadow Economy" - Swap meets, ebay, garage sales, Craigslist, clothing swaps and other "non-retail" venues are a gold mine of cheap thrills. - Never ooh and ahh at an item before asking for the price - this will hurt your haggling position. - Always carry a measuring tape and spot stain removing pen. Also, I would be beyond thrilled to join a YLF conference, BUT I will sadly never, ever go on a cruise. I have a terrible phobia of the open sea. crwilson on "What would you like to teach YLF about? And what do you want to learn?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-like-to-teach-ylf-about-and-what-do-you-need-to-learn/page/2#post-483125 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:14:32 +0000 crwilson 483125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love this thread!! I could teach a class on "how to make a very large bust look (relatively) proportionate.". Also, something on the relationship between style and feminism. Classes I would love to take: breaking out of ruts/comfort zone, wardrobe remixing, and how to exercise the willpower to pass on "almost right" items. Vicki on "What would you like to teach YLF about? And what do you want to learn?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-like-to-teach-ylf-about-and-what-do-you-need-to-learn/page/2#post-483056 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:26:29 +0000 Vicki 483056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm out the door, but I love this thread and had to post, and while I may be too new to teach anything, I could teach "How to Have Fun With Fashion at Any Age" and "Copy Cats are Cool: Learn from Your Friends and Shop Your Closet!" Classes I'd take are working with scarves, makeup for my color, and how to spot Angie's finds and be on the leading edge of fashion (like her beautiful holiday dress, the cute polka dot bag, etc.). While I've never been on a cruise and would love a walking European tour with a city bike tour thrown in, a cruise or any gathering with YLF friends and classes would be the absolute best time ever! Count me in as a teacher and student! Mo on "What would you like to teach YLF about? And what do you want to learn?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-like-to-teach-ylf-about-and-what-do-you-need-to-learn#post-483043 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:01:28 +0000 Mo 483043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I could make it to that cruise!! The meet up at sea! modgrl on "What would you like to teach YLF about? And what do you want to learn?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-like-to-teach-ylf-about-and-what-do-you-need-to-learn#post-483018 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:24:27 +0000 modgrl 483018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Cruise? <a href="http://www.royalincentives.com/pdf/Meetings_at_Sea.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://www.royalincentives.com.....at_Sea.pdf</a> Then I'd have a reason to shop for cruisewear, whatever that is! Ana on "What would you like to teach YLF about? And what do you want to learn?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-like-to-teach-ylf-about-and-what-do-you-need-to-learn#post-483014 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:13:36 +0000 Ana 483014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ To answer Angie's question--lots of places do online classes via forums and e-mail. I have friends who have taught classes this way (and I've taken a few this way as well, with varying degrees of usefulness). It seems like a ton of work on the teacher's end, because they need to prepare a lesson for each class day, post the lesson, then come back to answer any questions students taking the class might have. In my experience, the most useful classes I took were the ones where the teacher clearly expressed their thoughts in the lesson and then came back to answer questions several times a day. The classes that were a waste of time were the ones where the teacher sort of threw something up there, and then didn't answer questions for days. Also, it was especially nice if the teacher could look at and critique students' work. The best online class was one where the teacher actually used a video teaching service, so we could see her, and she could talk to us, and we could use the chat feature at the bottom to instantly ask her a question and get it answered. There was also a forum where students could talk with each other, post their work and the teacher would answer questions that came up during the week. It really was like being in the class with her. Suz on "What would you like to teach YLF about? And what do you want to learn?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-like-to-teach-ylf-about-and-what-do-you-need-to-learn#post-483012 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:11:18 +0000 Suz 483012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie, Greg - forget the book idea! Do the cruise or conference instead!! Janet on "What would you like to teach YLF about? And what do you want to learn?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-like-to-teach-ylf-about-and-what-do-you-need-to-learn#post-482997 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:56:54 +0000 Janet 482997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What fun! Thanks, Natalie! And VC, I loved your response. Amy, I'd like to sign up for both of your classes, please! I'd be on a YLF cruise in a heartbeat. Hey, if Lewis Black can put together a comedy cruise, why not a fashion- and style- related one? I've been to conferences, seminars, and trade shows for all kinds of topics that were way less fun than this! Angie on "What would you like to teach YLF about? And what do you want to learn?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-like-to-teach-ylf-about-and-what-do-you-need-to-learn#post-482992 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:49:19 +0000 Angie 482992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love ALL your teaching ideas, and thanks for the great thread, Natalie. Hmmm. How can we take this further? NDMom on "What would you like to teach YLF about? And what do you want to learn?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-like-to-teach-ylf-about-and-what-do-you-need-to-learn#post-482966 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:12:52 +0000 NDMom 482966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am such a newbie, but I have given several presentation to mom's groups on organizing, decluttering, and purging. These topics would lend itself well to deconstructing and building a wardrobe (which is where I am right now). Of course, this would be an entry-level, 101 course.....but one needs this before the upper level courses, no? I am a true minimalist and love just a few items that I love and wear. So CPW is a topic near and dear to my heart. I have no problems spending full price for a piece that will be a "workhorse" in my life. I would love to learn how to inject fun and personality through shoes and accessories into a minimalist's wardrobe! Great topic! Suz on "What would you like to teach YLF about? And what do you want to learn?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-like-to-teach-ylf-about-and-what-do-you-need-to-learn#post-482919 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:57:25 +0000 Suz 482919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Fun thread, Natalie! I think in addition to teaching about Demure Bombshell, you could teach us about starting fun threads on the forum! I respectfully bow out of teaching about dressing for the cold. I'm definitely not an expert on this; very average in that department! Some of our other members are far more knowledgeable than I! I think maybe I COULD teach: Closet purging for beginners. (Hint: Does it contribute to your style goals and make you feel fab? If not—kiss it goodbye.) Learning to dress a new and different body shape after significant weight loss. (Hint: Take photos and use a tape measure, on yourself and on the clothes. Recognize that your new silhouette may need different clothing silhouettes.) Looking good with a bare-bones wardrobe, or how to wear the same dress 21 different ways. (Hint: you need the right dress; not just any dress will do.) Learning to identify and love YOUR true basics. What I'd love to learn: Advanced wardrobe remixing (and Sveta, you could teach it!) Refining one's style goals. Working out a shopping schedule (i.e. how to find the time/when it's best to shop/ how long to spend, etc.) Online shopping tips. Advanced thrifting. Layering and proportions. (Chewyspaghetti could teach this one maybe?) How to achieve Eurochic (on pennies a day) kimlee on "What would you like to teach YLF about? And what do you want to learn?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-like-to-teach-ylf-about-and-what-do-you-need-to-learn#post-482906 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:27:12 +0000 kimlee 482906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I would teach a class on how to create a wardrobe formula that will help you on the days that you don't want to think about what to wear, with a focus on how to keep the formula interesting and not appear as if you are wearing the same thing over and over again. (Hint: accesories are your friend). I could also offer a course on how to dress for a climate where the weather is HOT -- 99% of the year. It's December 7th and it will be 80 again today.... Fruitful on "What would you like to teach YLF about? And what do you want to learn?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-like-to-teach-ylf-about-and-what-do-you-need-to-learn#post-482897 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:22:59 +0000 Fruitful 482897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I &hearts; this thread! Mochi I chortled at you saying your skill was how to leave the house not looking like a derelict! That's about where I'm at and I'm SO with you on being a hardcore Googler. I really didn't think I had any expertise that would be worth sharing. It's kind of boring, but although I don't always dress according to it, I feel I know a lot about how to dress a big bum and a small upper body (I would say pear, but a lot of self-identified pears seem to have an average bust/bum and just a bit of thighs!). In fact it's so boring I wouldn't want to teach the class... I'd want to talk to you about random style stuff. Like, on British Police drama "The Bill", the white shirts were first laundered with a black shirt to stop them glaring on camera. Nigella Lawson used to wear kaftans and mens' suits before graduating to her current fabulous hourglass+cardigan look. I'd talk to you about how I love not only her style, but her imaginative conjuring of it; she doesn't look like something out of a Fellini film by accident. She's inspired by retro Mediterranean beauty and in her English way, she pulls it off. Speaking of retro Mediterraneans, I'd talk about Sophia Loren and how when she was young and unemployed, she bought some dye and dyed all her clothes black, so everything went with everything. Talk about a capsule wardrobe! I'd then share 2 tricks for winged eyeliner for dummies: 1) stick a piece of tape on your face; or 2) cut across your mistakes with a streak of concealer on a flat brush. Yes, I could certainly keep myself busy sharing the useless knowledge I've acquired in my information addiction Mochi on "What would you like to teach YLF about? And what do you want to learn?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-like-to-teach-ylf-about-and-what-do-you-need-to-learn#post-482728 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:58:47 +0000 Mochi 482728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I forgot to add that I'm pretty good at relentless searching and googling. I could give search tips. goldenpig on "What would you like to teach YLF about? And what do you want to learn?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-like-to-teach-ylf-about-and-what-do-you-need-to-learn#post-482725 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:54:17 +0000 goldenpig 482725@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sveta, you are a master of Wardrobe Remixing! I would take that class from you! goldenpig on "What would you like to teach YLF about? And what do you want to learn?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-like-to-teach-ylf-about-and-what-do-you-need-to-learn#post-482724 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:53:23 +0000 goldenpig 482724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ VC, that is an important lesson and beautifully written. I couldn't agree more! Sveta on "What would you like to teach YLF about? And what do you want to learn?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-would-you-like-to-teach-ylf-about-and-what-do-you-need-to-learn#post-482721 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:50:00 +0000 Sveta 482721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hmm, I definitely need a class in how to find jeans and trousers which fit pearish bottom...any undertakers out there? I am not sure what I can teach though: maybe I am an ultimate student?:-)