https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-sometimes-you-have-to-break-the-rules Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:45:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-sometimes-you-have-to-break-the-rules/page/2#post-1057813 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 21:31:12 +0000 HelenInCanada 1057813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great pants, Shannon. &nbsp;My fave looks are #1, 10, 11, 12. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-sometimes-you-have-to-break-the-rules/page/2#post-1057807 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 21:28:26 +0000 Lyn D. 1057807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>PERFECT! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-sometimes-you-have-to-break-the-rules/page/2#post-1057752 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 20:26:43 +0000 mushroom 1057752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I am so looking forward to seeing these - only 2 more days! I always love your outfits and this one sounds especially nice. I avoid clothes that have to be dry cleaned also, but perfect pants are worth it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-sometimes-you-have-to-break-the-rules/page/2#post-1057695 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 19:10:50 +0000 Anonymous 1057695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love all these combos! Great trousers. If you make sure you air them after wearing they should not need dry cleaning too often. It's bad for your clothes to dry clean too much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-sometimes-you-have-to-break-the-rules/page/2#post-1057664 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 18:12:23 +0000 minimalist 1057664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I clicked through all the pictures, but instead of looking at your styling variations and learning about options, I lapsed into fixating on the gorgeous pants and your amazing smile.</p> <p>Based on my long-ago nearly-forgotten mostly-dry-clean lifestyle, I'm guessing you'll get many wearings out of these between cleanings. And they're so worth it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-sometimes-you-have-to-break-the-rules/page/2#post-1057530 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 15:49:40 +0000 Janet 1057530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE these on you so much! I can't even pick a favorite look, but all the stylings work to my eye. No, wait, I'm particularly smitten with the version with the black leather jacket. Surprise, surprise. ;-)&nbsp;</p> <p>I would love some plaid pants, but I think I need low-contrast ones like these, and I want them in full length, not cropped. This appears to be a tall order, since I've not seen anything fitting that description. You have me motivated to keep looking though.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-sometimes-you-have-to-break-the-rules/page/2#post-1057525 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 15:42:19 +0000 Susie 1057525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great find, Shannon! They fit you beautifully and will work with so many of your tops. These are definitely worth the dry cleaning requirement. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-sometimes-you-have-to-break-the-rules/page/2#post-1057523 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 15:39:22 +0000 JAileen 1057523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fab! I love tartan, and black watch especially. ( I have a black watch down jacket!) Your looks are great, of course, but you should also try out red with your new pants. I think it'll surprise you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-sometimes-you-have-to-break-the-rules/page/2#post-1057514 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 15:30:57 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1057514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MaryK - oh my... Lol!</p> <p>Claire - it's funny you mention my tops because I realized when I got these home how my collection of tops and jackets is really serving me well these days. It was so nice to just be able to pull these out of my closet and make so many outfits.</p> <p>Angie - yes, I did notice that My wardrobe seems to be becoming more cohesive. Here I was all capsule "phobic" and yet I seem to be doing that anyway - lol!</p> <p>Thanks for your lovely comments and sweet validation ladies </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-sometimes-you-have-to-break-the-rules/page/2#post-1057496 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 15:16:38 +0000 Nebraskim 1057496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love these on you. it's been my experience that I don't feel the need to clean wool pants or skirts all that often because I don't wear them often, which is a function for me of having a big closet to choose from. These are kind of statement pants so you won't wear them every other day like you might with black trousers, for instance. Except for the leather trim, you could try the freezer trick to refresh them, but I would be hesitant due to the leather. Often, it's the rayon content that induces me to dry clean garments. It's not totally nor reliably stable when washed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-sometimes-you-have-to-break-the-rules/page/2#post-1057493 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 15:14:06 +0000 Angie 1057493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the new checked trousers. 11 out of 10.&nbsp;(See how you are creating a little capsule for them here, btw). I'm glad your broke your rule.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-sometimes-you-have-to-break-the-rules/page/2#post-1057476 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 14:56:04 +0000 Anonymous 1057476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stellar find Shannon, and they fit you&nbsp;<i>perfectly</i>! I love a watch or black watch plaid &nbsp;just like your hubby. Aren't you glad you have all your basic tops and jackets covered? Just look at how all those classics go effortlessly with your new trousers. A little hem and you're all set. Great purchase! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-sometimes-you-have-to-break-the-rules/page/2#post-1057472 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 14:54:13 +0000 Parsley 1057472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love those pants on you, Shannon!<br />And I'm absolutely in awe of all the ways you've styled them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-sometimes-you-have-to-break-the-rules/page/2#post-1057463 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 14:43:26 +0000 Day Vies 1057463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love and adore the pants. I had a pair of trousers very very similar way back when. I love a blue green and black plaid. AT has a pair of cropped trousers I've been eyeing&nbsp; and this makes me want to take the plunge. I love how you've shown the versatility of this print. (I'm still struggling with incorporating print.) #1 and #11 are my absolute favorites! Thanks for posting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-sometimes-you-have-to-break-the-rules/page/2#post-1057447 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 14:26:51 +0000 Emily 1057447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those pants are delightful. &nbsp;I bet you will smile every time you wear them. &nbsp;I like them best in #1 and #6, with the leather trim showing. &nbsp;Great find! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-sometimes-you-have-to-break-the-rules/page/2#post-1057307 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 06:15:32 +0000 rute 1057307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous!! Perfect fit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-sometimes-you-have-to-break-the-rules#post-1057268 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 04:41:26 +0000 MsMary 1057268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG, you had me at #3!&nbsp; Look at that bootay!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-sometimes-you-have-to-break-the-rules#post-1057258 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 04:32:06 +0000 rae 1057258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say they are awesome!! Especially in #6. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-sometimes-you-have-to-break-the-rules#post-1057252 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 04:22:53 +0000 Anonymous 1057252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>"Happy pants"!&nbsp; You have a way of drawing the most fabulous items to you.&nbsp; They are so versatile.&nbsp; I just love them with the denim shirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-sometimes-you-have-to-break-the-rules#post-1057198 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 03:06:22 +0000 Peri 1057198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love these! I especially love them with the blue sweater and the velvet jacket. Wow! </p> <p>I break the dry cleaning rule for special things also. I don't like it, but sometimes it is worth it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-sometimes-you-have-to-break-the-rules#post-1057195 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 03:05:26 +0000 Neel 1057195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the pants!! &nbsp;And the styling with the denim shirt is brilliant! &nbsp;Casual coolness! &nbsp;And you look soooo happy! &nbsp;Anything that makes you so happy is definitely worth the extra trouble!</p> <p>And Mr. Shannon knows that </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-sometimes-you-have-to-break-the-rules#post-1057194 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 03:05:22 +0000 Deborah 1057194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You fabulous rule breaker! &nbsp;Cannot believe how good they look. &nbsp;Love the stylings here with #1 being my personal fave </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-sometimes-you-have-to-break-the-rules#post-1057190 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 02:59:23 +0000 Anonymous 1057190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe the ones on the website are different! Although the website info is so dodgy and sketchy it is likely an error on their end! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-sometimes-you-have-to-break-the-rules#post-1057186 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 02:47:47 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1057186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The label says 68% polyester, 20% rayon and 12% wool with 100% leather trim and says dry clean only. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-sometimes-you-have-to-break-the-rules#post-1057183 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 02:44:17 +0000 Anonymous 1057183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They say you can hand wash them on the site -- are they wool? They say poly/elastane on the website. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-sometimes-you-have-to-break-the-rules#post-1057182 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 02:43:13 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1057182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I'm so glad you like them too! Truth be told if they had had a blazer in my size, I might have come home with a plaid suit!</p> <p>Suz - I have become a fan of The Bay again although their service could still use some work. But they are carrying some great stuff these days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-sometimes-you-have-to-break-the-rules#post-1057180 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 02:41:03 +0000 Karie 1057180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great pants and a fantastic bargain! I like all the different ways you have them styled. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-sometimes-you-have-to-break-the-rules#post-1057175 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 02:35:38 +0000 L'Abeille 1057175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aaah those look just amazing on you Shannon!</p> <p>So jealous, Black Watch trousers are the #1 item on my what-was-that-acronym--HEWI? list. And our Bay closed last year so no Bay Days for me.&nbsp; OTOH today I thrifted the other item on that list, a Glen plaid blazer, perfectly tailored, by Michael Michael Kors (totally ignoring the rule that blazers are for my fantasy life and never get worn. I hope this one will.)</p> <p>Back to you, did I mention you look amazing in those trews? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-sometimes-you-have-to-break-the-rules#post-1057145 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 01:56:52 +0000 Jaime 1057145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to have very similar trousers and wore them to death (literally). You look fantastic. Always listen to Mr. Shannon (at least when he tells you to buy)! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-sometimes-you-have-to-break-the-rules#post-1057063 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 00:29:13 +0000 Beewee 1057063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh! Oh! I can see you! My first picture post since joining! And what great pictures as first pictures! You're new pants look awesome! </p>