https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-this-didnt-work Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 02:27:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-this-didnt-work#post-2010601 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 19:32:33 +0000 Vix 2010601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Anne --</p> <p>I've come to accept than an off mood or non-neutral body (aka a nagging pain, bloating etc) will often manifest in disliking an outfit.</p> <p>And since I know your budget can be tight I thought I'd chime in to say --</p> <p>the top when tucked looks lovely on you (the shape is fine untucked, but there's rather a lot going on with the print). I think the pants are a fun change, though objectively I think you carry off streamlined even better.</p> <p>And the outfit's combo is great -- vibrant and kind of sassy. I like the idea of darker shoes and/or a belt and maybe adding jewelry somehow but really "less is more" suits you. </p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-this-didnt-work#post-2010555 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 16:46:54 +0000 Angie 2010555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>"No waist"</p> <p>What are you smoking????</p> <p>:)</p> <p>LOTS of waist.</p> <p>Outfit looks great. That said, the black is very dominant and you haven't repeated it enough anywhere else (I can see a little black in the pattern). Try back footwear for more colour repetition.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-this-didnt-work#post-2010544 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 16:18:22 +0000 Anonymous 2010544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As ChrisM said the long black bottoms dominate. I like blue on you but this top looks very casual as shown. A black jacket would help bring more black up and look more like a work outfit. Your hair has enough wave that it does not look masculine but you could wear long dangly earrings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-this-didnt-work#post-2010515 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 15:14:21 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2010515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>I was thinking along the same lines as BD and Chris M--this outfitted is too dominated by the pants. I was thinking a swingy skirt might be better. Then you posted that other two pictures and the one with the black skirt, even though it isn't swingy, confirmed what I was thinking. <br /></div><div>I bet it would work with the pants if you had a sash that's the darkest blue in the top, with long ends, but I'm not sure that's you.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>But of course Jenni NZ makes a good point too. If you don't like, there's nothing wrong with passing it on. You seem to be part of a community where people pass things on to others freely, so release this one. <br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-this-didnt-work#post-2010511 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 15:02:38 +0000 Christina F. 2010511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I will echo what other said above about how this looks good on you, but you may not be feeling it if you don't feel quite the thing. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Janet makes a good point - pants like this often look better in in real life, in motion.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you find the top too tricky to pair with things, and don't like i much even if we think it looks good, why not pass it on? It's a nice top and you may be freeing it to find someone who will love it!<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-this-didnt-work#post-2010510 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 14:57:25 +0000 Liz 2010510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Anne, I read this thread while not logged in, so I couldn't see the pictures. And I still haven't looked at them. I did that deliberately so I have no idea what this top looks like. But here is what is plain simply from reading this thread: You do not like this top. You have had it for five years and have never liked it.</div><div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The next step seems clear: get rid of it and buy a different top. Why would you put yourself through more years of wearing what you don't like? <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-this-didnt-work#post-2010506 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 14:44:23 +0000 Elizabeth P 2010506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also think that this particular outfit doesn't quite work because of proportions, and the pants overpowering the top.&nbsp; The top looks great in the other two photos... one lighter, one not so much fabric.&nbsp; But if it's not you, it's not you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-this-didnt-work#post-2010500 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 14:36:36 +0000 Roxanna 2010500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually like this a lot on you, but I have also experienced YLF approval on a top I didn't like. In the eve I couldn't make myself wear it even though everyone liked it and I got rid of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-this-didnt-work#post-2010498 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 14:33:36 +0000 anne 2010498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Just realised that the photo I posted with a skirt (two posts above) does include a multi strand necklace. That' from a few years ago though.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Janet thanks.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-this-didnt-work#post-2010475 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 12:53:58 +0000 Janet 2010475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are really hard on yourself — you look lovely. Some styling tweaks and I think you’d be fine. I think the pants photograph a bit dark and heavy with the top — this may be less evident in real life where we can see the movement and drape in the pants. But I could see adding a wide belt to emphasize the waist (because lucky you, you have a long torso and can carry a wide belt well!), and add some dangly earrings to make up for leaving off the necklace and adding that bit of femininity you crave. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-this-didnt-work#post-2010464 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 11:56:59 +0000 Anonymous 2010464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think it looks bad at all, but if you feel bad in it, then pass it to someone who'll love it.<br /> Other option: when I wear higher necklines, I like to disguise them with shorter chunky (like multistrand) necklaces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-this-didnt-work#post-2010457 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 11:44:23 +0000 anne 2010457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Barbara Diane - I actually wore my black jacket with it and didn't get a photo of it. I think that did help. Just not when I was hot and took it off.<br />  <br /> Thanks Jane - I like blue too.</p> <p>ChrisM - yes maybe nothing would have felt good yesterday!  I'll see if I can find some other pictures with the blue top - I've had it over 5 years so there'll be some. I don't really like any of them, but I prefer tucked (semitucked won't work for this cut) Thanks for the hair compliment</p> <p>Jussie - I can wear dangly earrings for a short period, but need to revert to all-silver ones as others irritate my ears. And I only have a pair or two of these at a time, usually studs, so I kind of forget about them and ring the changes with necklaces  </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-this-didnt-work#post-2010447 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 11:18:43 +0000 jussie 2010447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look good in this. I also would put earrings with it.... but in reality sometimes mornings are just too rushed to perfect every outfit :/.<br /> I agree though with others who’ve said if you really don’t like the top, even if you can’t pinpoint exactly why...pass it on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-this-didnt-work#post-2010445 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 10:59:07 +0000 ChrisM 2010445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Anne -</p> <p> Like you, I tend to be hardest on myself especially when I’m not feeling 100% comfortable in my own body. </p> <p>The one thing that bothers me about this outfit is the portions.</p> <p>I think the longer dark pants visually dominate the outfit and because the top is sleeveless and slim cut, the top doesn’t balance the pants .</p> <p> If you think you need to keep the top until you find a replacement, maybe you should do an outfit lab. It’s a very pretty color, it serves a role in your wardrobe-even if it is not quite everything you want it to be. </p> <p> I do love your hair- best wishes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-this-didnt-work#post-2010441 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 08:29:19 +0000 Adriana 2010441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with the other commenters. Looks good. Elegant look, pants can swish around. What is it? Maybe you just need to adjust to your new hair.<br /> But if you don't feel the top, that happens, give it away. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-this-didnt-work#post-2010438 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 07:53:25 +0000 Jessikams 2010438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, if it makes you feel better, you look great- not fat, not masculine, not like you should be wearing a sack dress.</p> <p>Is it the cut of the shirt, or the pattern/print, or the way it feels on your body, that feels off?? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-this-didnt-work#post-2010435 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 07:24:43 +0000 Jane 2010435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks really good! You look super in blue. </p> <p>It’s the kind of look I have when I wear my culottes. Sometimes I can feel that an unfitted top can be a bit too much volume with culottes but I do think this looks good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-this-didnt-work#post-2010431 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 06:57:23 +0000 Barbara Diane 2010431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the top. The black bottom seems a little heavy with it. Maybe a bridge piece like a white linen shirt worn open? Longer than your waist to cut some of the black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-this-didnt-work#post-2010416 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 03:46:19 +0000 anne 2010416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Sal. I've been thinking the same about passing the top on. The main problem is that I have very few summer work tops I'm happy with. I think only one, plus one more that's only for&nbsp; skinny days. Neither are patterned. Oh and a cream lacy one that I usually wear with these pants, but I'd like to ring the changes a bit</p> <p>&nbsp;I have a few handed down ones that are OK, but still not sure about. So unless I get another one, I'm not sure if I should move it on if no one but me can see a problem with it!!</p> <p>(if you can, don't be shy - please speak up!! I won't be hurt, you'll be an enabler!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-this-didnt-work#post-2010411 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 03:16:08 +0000 Sal 2010411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe it is just not you - sometimes I get compliments on pieces I don't especially like?</p> <p>It is an adjustment with a different haircut - it has taken me a while in the past to feel right - and some things don't feel the same.</p> <p>If the top continues to bug you I would pass it on - sometimes it is intangible as to why - objectively this top looks great.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-this-didnt-work#post-2010408 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 03:07:20 +0000 anne 2010408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Lucy and thanks Rachy.&nbsp; I was feeling the loss of a necklace - the neckline was too high to wear one, but drop earrings could have worked (I don't have summer scarfs) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-this-didnt-work#post-2010407 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 03:00:04 +0000 rachylou 2010407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I don’t know. I think this is a great outfit, and I see a waist. But maybe a little feminine frippery would make it feel more emotionally comfortable - a scarf or drop earrings </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-this-didnt-work#post-2010404 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 02:27:32 +0000 Lucy 2010404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gosh - I think you look lovely ! It’s really flattering and pretty as well as current . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-this-didnt-work#post-2010388 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 00:55:04 +0000 anne 2010388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I put this outfit on for work yesterday and DD11 said, approvingly, "oh you've found another top that will work with those pants".</p> <p>But as the day went on, I was less happy with how I looked.</p> <p>Some background. I've been really bad with my eating for the last 2 weeks. Way too much, and too many carbs/ too much sugar. I'd put on a pound since the day before. Also PM, and rather down moodwise for other reasons. Really this was a day to wear a voluminous dress, not a tucked in outfit.<br />Problems</p> <p>1. No waist<br />2. With short hair, felt too masculine (for me)</p> <p>3. AND...&nbsp; Something about this top has always bugged me (even when thinner and with long hair) despite YLF approval. But I don't know what.</p> <p>Any feedback and analysis welcome.</p> <p>Sorry to post so many times in one day after not much for ages. I finally have a free day and decided to put YLF on the "to do list" so I could write down some of the questions that have been swirling around in my mind. </p>