https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-when-friends-go-bad Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:24:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-when-friends-go-bad/page/2#post-1370637 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 19:29:52 +0000 Isabel 1370637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Three word : &nbsp;Drink more margaritas. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;: &nbsp;)&nbsp;</p> <p>It is all awesome AND very, very Una. &nbsp;Love it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-when-friends-go-bad/page/2#post-1370629 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 19:17:06 +0000 abc 1370629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have nothing meaningful&nbsp;to add to the conversation (sorry!)&nbsp;but I really loved reading the replies and especially Angie's input on buying for your lifestyle. &nbsp;</p> <p>I am curious to see what you end up with.</p> <p>FWIW my fave is the floral and moto! &nbsp;You Una'ed that floral right up :D</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-when-friends-go-bad/page/2#post-1369939 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 19:43:22 +0000 catgirl 1369939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>IK, I promise we didn't have drinks beforehand! I think it's more of the "ooh, for pretty cheap I can play dress-up in looks that I don't normally wear!" syndrome, combined with "wow, I look okay in this!?!!" fever as you've mentioned.</p> <p>The floral dress has long sleeves and is similar to my Carven dress in style - I wear that every three weeks on my dressiest rotation, and would wear the floral exactly the same way (black toppers, boots). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-when-friends-go-bad/page/2#post-1369933 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 19:37:00 +0000 ironkurtin 1369933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AG, I'm glad Angie chimed in, because I did wonder a little if you had friend-shopping goggles on.&nbsp; Everything you purchased is fun and casual, but I was wondering if you would really wear it.&nbsp; (Except for the Gap pants, which I think are really nice loungewear, and the ON vest, which seems like a good swap for another spendy piece on which you had doubts.)</p> <p>I also wonder if you could get a truly nice item for what you spent instead of a bunch of throw-aways.&nbsp; I too suffer from the "ooh shiny ooh it fits" syndrome when shopping so I get the purchase rush, but just because it fits and it's fun is not a reason to give something a permanent home.&nbsp; Or quasi-permanent, since at least for me those items end up being passed along or donated in a few months. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-when-friends-go-bad/page/2#post-1369923 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 19:19:27 +0000 catgirl 1369923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, that is why I posted so of course I need that reminder. The tags are not off anything. I suspect the gear items will stay and replace some worn out loungewear. The vest is also staying in place of the Barbour. I am not committed to anything else here! It is hard to shop with a friend who tells you everything looks great, KWIM?</p> <p>As a side note, my Theory suit and other professional items have gone sadly unworn in favor of comfortable tunics and ponte pants or knit pencil skirts and sweaters. I will don the suit for the first time in a year for a presentation at a conference this week. My dress code now is FAR more casual than when I had clients and court appearances. I know that seems counter-intuitive but it's the reality... My female colleagues and I have discussed it and agree that aside from no denim or excess exposure, anything goes. </p> <p>I will definitely think hard before making any decisions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-when-friends-go-bad/page/2#post-1369879 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 18:40:30 +0000 Angie 1369879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, I feel the need to remind you of something. Please think a little deeper&nbsp;about how these pieces fit into your lifestyle and wardrobe. <b><i>Will they work?&nbsp;</i></b>You have gone on impulsive casual wear&nbsp;shopping sprees before&nbsp;- love the stuff which looks great&nbsp;- only to be stuck in a rut and unpleased with your professional attire later in the season -&nbsp;thereby over purchasing for a lifestyle that you do not have, and under purchasing for the lifestyle that you do have. </p> <p>I am gently trying to remind you of this shopping behavior.&nbsp;I desperately don't want you to be stuck with a closet full of clothes with nothing to wear. Hope that makes sense. xo</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-when-friends-go-bad/page/2#post-1369838 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 17:52:43 +0000 catgirl 1369838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, I see they come in tall and are 29" - they are supposed to be ankle pants but on me they are full length at regular size. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-when-friends-go-bad/page/2#post-1369835 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 17:50:06 +0000 Elly 1369835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una-- you are awesome! As I suspected they are too short for me, but they kick butt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-when-friends-go-bad/page/2#post-1369805 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 16:56:10 +0000 catgirl 1369805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elly, here you go: knit cargo track pants -</p> <p><a href="http://m.gap.com/product.html?dn=gp989125002&#038;pdn=search" rel="nofollow">http://m.gap.com/product.html?.....pdn=search</a></p> <p>I got them for 40% off. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-when-friends-go-bad/page/2#post-1369802 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 16:51:17 +0000 catgirl 1369802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aah, ladies - thanks for your input. I think the pixies are going back. MsMary's comment confirmed it for me - if these need to be shorter they will not work in my climate. What I need is a pair of full length pants in this kind of fabric with a close ankle fit. I would love a pair in a new color for work - winter is just starting and I am already dreading 6 months of tucking into boots.</p> <p>Still debating if I need the rest although it looks like they pass the YLF test. The vest is staying - it was under $10 and fits my indoor need well enough. For an outdoor vest I may hold out for a down puffer but there is no rush.</p> <p>Elly, will see if I can find the cargo pants for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-when-friends-go-bad/page/2#post-1369742 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 15:35:30 +0000 MsMary 1369742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Why would any of this go back?&nbsp; The pants in 3 are the same length as all the ankle pants I own, and I just fold up the hems (to the inside) to get them to be the right length.&nbsp; (Keep thinking I'm going to have them hemmed but never get around to it...) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-when-friends-go-bad#post-1369739 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 15:34:07 +0000 Elly 1369739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una-- cargo sweats? I can't find them on the website, they probably aren't tall, I have nowhere to wear them but home, and yet they draw me :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-when-friends-go-bad#post-1369730 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 15:20:21 +0000 Carla 1369730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 without a doubt. #2 looks amazing on you, but not something I would normally think to see you in. It is good to experiment. Would the moto jacket be a duplicate of something you already have? Love the colour of the pants in #3 but awkward pants length (like others have already pointed out). Love the styling of #4' but haven't seen the Barbour. How about a side by side comparison? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-when-friends-go-bad#post-1369720 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 14:58:01 +0000 Staysfit 1369720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, these looks are all great! &nbsp;I think there are a few tweaks that I might suggest for outfit three. &nbsp;I think something that hasn't been mentioned has to do with the tee. &nbsp;Perhaps people are being thrown off because the sleeve design overly emphasizes your IT shape. (It could also be your pose in the photo)&nbsp;The color and print are excellent. &nbsp;I wonder if you wore the shoes/boots you plan for that outfit, and could somehow adjust the sleeves, if it would go from a good look to an excellent look?</p> <p>I also want to add, that I think the color of this vest looks better than the Babour. &nbsp;Practicality wins out for me every time, clearly you need to decide what is most important for you.</p> <p>You are so lucky to have a good friend to shop with, who gives you good feedback! &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-when-friends-go-bad#post-1369717 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 14:53:00 +0000 Elly 1369717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome-- I need a girls' day like that. Unfortunately, both of my local girlfriends are always on strict budgets, so we don't shop. Maybe when I make it to AZ. </p> <p>Believe it or not Una, I like everything. I love the shirt and sweats from the first photo. I like outfit number two but the jacket might be too long to wear with a dress. Outfit 3 looks good but I think we need to see the pants paired with the shoes you'll wear them the most with to check-- right now they could go either way. I LOVE the vest in 4---- way way way better than the barbour! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-when-friends-go-bad#post-1369699 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 14:30:24 +0000 Angie 1369699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love #1, and think it's a killer look on you.&nbsp;</p> <p>#2 is really fun. I like seeing you in a floral frock, Una. A wild card. I can't judge the quality of the jacket - and don't know if it's a duplicate - but it's super cute in the photo.</p> <p>I'll need a little more convincing for the items in&nbsp;#3. Neither here nor there.&nbsp;</p> <p>#4 is a great item. Although the Babour version is probably warmer. Is this quilted vest appropriate for your climate? Fab on you.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-when-friends-go-bad#post-1369686 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 14:16:05 +0000 Diana 1369686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am seriously considering just duplicating my favorite grey jeggings in black, maybe sized up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-when-friends-go-bad#post-1369676 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 14:05:34 +0000 jackiec 1369676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gah!! I just LOVE that moto! Especially over the dress. Wow. First outfit is fab too. That's an awesome long sleeved T. Might need to steal that. The cargos are great but I'm wondering if you already have that silhouette covered? But they look great. Paris T is useful. I had a F21 similar that was great for layering until I shrunk it. Not hot on the pants. I totally can't do ON pixies although many people rock them.</p> <p>ETA Post your finds, girl! Once the margaritas wear off that is </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-when-friends-go-bad#post-1369671 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 13:51:59 +0000 gryffin 1369671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una - outfits 1&amp;2 are totally stunning!!&nbsp; The first is so casual cool and you are an artist with the 1/2 tuck.&nbsp; The floral dress is a showstopper.&nbsp; Fab with your coloring.&nbsp; You always find the best dresses!!&nbsp; Love the jacket but second Sveta's question of whether you "need" it although if it is not expensive and not hot you certainly wear you toppers and it looks fab on&nbsp; Like the cute tee in #3.&nbsp; Also would love to see how you are going to style the pixie pants.&nbsp; I guess to my eye, I would wear them with high booties&nbsp;for work with a jacket - I would style them and see how the length works out.&nbsp; Cute and fit you well as long as they work in the outfits you have in mind!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-when-friends-go-bad#post-1369670 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 13:50:32 +0000 Karie 1369670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are some fab purchases! I just passed by F21 the other day and thought "I wonder if they have anything good?" Well, apparently they do and I need to go back!&nbsp;</p> <p>I am happily surprised to see you in a floral dress, and I love it on you. The jacket brings it into Una territory. #1 is also a great casual look. I've been looking for a dressy/casual pair myself but haven't found them yet. These look great on you. As for #3, I think the color is throwing me - I'm not used to seeing you in colorful trousers. If you keep these, a slight taper at the ankle is a good idea. The quilted vest in #4 is a keeper. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-when-friends-go-bad#post-1369667 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 13:33:05 +0000 Zibbets 1369667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love 1, 2 and 4. That vest looks great, but aren't they really lightweight? Maybe you're looking for indoor fashion and not outdoor function? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-when-friends-go-bad#post-1369665 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 13:14:23 +0000 Echo 1369665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with the chorus here. Outfits #1 and #2 are totally fab. Outfit #3 is off enough that I do not like either the top or the pants (especially the pants). Perhaps styling would change my mind, but #3 is just glaring compared to the first two. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-when-friends-go-bad#post-1369649 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 12:01:29 +0000 Anonymous 1369649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My reactions were the same as the others. 1&amp;2 are winners. The black jacket gives the floral dress the Una treatment. I want to love 3 but, compared to 1, it looks off. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-when-friends-go-bad#post-1369644 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 11:46:04 +0000 Anonymous 1369644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love numbers 1 and 2. &nbsp;You look amazing!! &nbsp; </p> <p>Like others, I don't care for number 3, but you already commented on that outfit so I am coming late to the party. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-when-friends-go-bad#post-1369638 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 11:27:24 +0000 Lynne 1369638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have we ever seen you in a floral before, Una???</p> <p>I like all of these, but naturally the dress and jacket are hands-down my favourite - as long as they feel like 'you'.&nbsp; In the morning ;). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-when-friends-go-bad#post-1369592 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 05:59:33 +0000 catgirl 1369592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Diana, I know - I can't find anything close to my leg in a non-jegging or legging fabrication.&nbsp; I almost wonder if it would be worth getting these tapered - they were so cheap. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-when-friends-go-bad#post-1369591 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 05:56:35 +0000 Diana 1369591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joining the chorus to say I love all of 1 and 2 and the vest is great too. Not sure about the pants - I think the opening is too wide. If they were more tapered I wouldn't mind the length. (I think this is a common issue with slim pants these days, you wouldn't believe how many so called cigarette pants have 12" or larger ankles.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-when-friends-go-bad#post-1369571 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 04:30:43 +0000 catgirl 1369571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's very body con and I would never wear it without a topper or plastic surgery... But that isn't a deal killer for me as I have so many toppers for this kind of dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-when-friends-go-bad#post-1369568 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 04:26:02 +0000 AJ 1369568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is the dress body con? Would you wear it without a topper? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-when-friends-go-bad#post-1369561 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 04:12:07 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1369561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like outfits 1 and 2 a lot! I'm surprised at the floral dress (wouldn't have guessed you'd pick the bold floral), but it looks super with that jacket on you. I love the Paris tee and also like the quilted vest. I'm not convinced on the pants from this photo. Like Rabbit, I think for casual wear they look a little more conservative-classic in silhouette than your usual. </p>