https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----stars-and-bubbles Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:10:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----stars-and-bubbles#post-591992 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:34:11 +0000 CocoLion 591992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whoa! LOVE outfit #1. It's my favorite of yours so far!</p> <p>The dress is cute. Not too young, more retro than anything. And no shame in Dress Barn! I get plenty of things from "embarrassing" stores like Ross or TJ Maxx. </p> <p>I do prefer it without the sweater. Idea: when you wear the sweater, button it all the way to skirt-ify the dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----stars-and-bubbles#post-591989 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:28:08 +0000 christieanne 591989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Outfit #1 IS a great version of rocker chic and I like how the necklace hangs under the scarf.<br /> You make me very tempted to get red jeans! </p> <p>I like the dress and sweater - sweet but not like a juvenile dressy look. And casually dressed up </p> <p>Thanks for explaining the dress situation in your church - last month we went to a christening that was held in conjunction with a normal Sunday service and I "made" my kids and DH dress up a bit and they were so mad at me that the other attendees were not dressed up. No one seemed offended that we had dressed up a bit </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----stars-and-bubbles#post-591980 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:18:31 +0000 Carole 591980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look beautiful in your dress, Yay for being the only one! Love the first outfit, too. Red is a great color for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----stars-and-bubbles#post-591822 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:53:10 +0000 Meredith1953 591822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beth Ann I love both your outfits! Wow that scarf and the jeans! The dress is really lovely on you and a denim or white cropped jacket will look great also. I buy from dress barn! That is where I got the green jacket and the coral jacket! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----stars-and-bubbles#post-591818 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:44:19 +0000 Jilly 591818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the red jeans, stars and spangles, and love the dress too - you look adorable! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----stars-and-bubbles#post-591695 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:04:07 +0000 Anonymous 591695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The red jeans outfit had me gasping for air it is so FAB! The boots are so cool and I love the striped shirt, the necklace, everything! WOW! You have raised the bar for MOTG, sister!</p> <p>I like your Easter dress too. I agree with Angie that it would look very good with a denim jacket. I say hold onto it over the summer and re-evaluate it in the fall. I don't think it looks dated at all, and my still gets more girlish in the summer too. It just can't be helped because these types of dresses are so cool and practical in the heat! </p> <p>FWIW I totally get the "dressing up vs. dressing as you are" for church debate. Almost a high-church/low-church thing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----stars-and-bubbles#post-591531 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:11:48 +0000 MNsara 591531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the pattern mxing in your stars and stripes - very chic! I'm also loving the whole red pants with the black &amp; white top look - you've hit a perfect balance of black/white to red - to my eyes.</p> <p>Your Easter dress is great! I bet no one commented because when they saw how fab you looked, they realized they could have/ should have dressed up a little for Easter too The cardi is a nice touch of color. </p> <p>I hope you had a great weekend too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----stars-and-bubbles#post-591510 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:37:26 +0000 Parsley 591510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beth Ann, your stars and stripes outfit is fun, casual, and perfect for a MOTG.</p> <p>I love your dress- I don't see any worries whatsoever about its appropriateness. It looks great on you both with or without the cardigan. Hang on to that one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----stars-and-bubbles#post-591503 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:28:06 +0000 Beth Ann 591503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like the dress stays, which is great, because a washable cotton dress that keeps you covered and cool is hard to come by! </p> <p>Deborah -- the church I grew up in is a lot like yours --- some women in dressy suits, others in chino shorts. It's nice to feel free to be yourself and focus on the worship service itself! </p> <p>Mandipa -- you crack me up! I love your vivid descriptions!</p> <p>Angie --- I have just the denim jacket for the purpose! Denim is great for giving a little "RATE" sophistication to a sweet look, without really being edgy or attention grabbing.</p> <p>Ana -- Never been called "rocker chic," but I love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----stars-and-bubbles#post-591461 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:37:49 +0000 Ana 591461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfits, Beth Ann! The first is fun, rocker-chic, which I love! And you look beautiful in the dress. I love that shade of blue on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----stars-and-bubbles#post-591447 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:23:03 +0000 Angie 591447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER frock! It will look great with a denim jacket too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----stars-and-bubbles#post-591445 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:20:04 +0000 Transcona Shannon 591445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous dress Beth Ann! And I am totally in love with those red pants - you look smashing in them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----stars-and-bubbles#post-591443 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:18:34 +0000 Makrame 591443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the dress - and the length and the degree of coverage seems very appropriate for church. Good call on wearing flats for this occasion.</p> <p>The combo with stripes and stars and necklace is great; the red jeans look great against the black and white. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----stars-and-bubbles#post-591396 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 11:52:00 +0000 Kirti 591396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dress is fab on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----stars-and-bubbles#post-591358 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 07:50:25 +0000 ManidipaM 591358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm seeing a very age-appropriate lady looking gorgeous in a dress! Love that bubbly print --- the pagan in me loves seasonal celebrations that come 'full circle' each year.</p> <p>And my first though on seeing the scarf and necklace together was 'Wow! Stars and spangles'! LOVE it, obviously! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----stars-and-bubbles#post-591339 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 06:07:48 +0000 jayne 591339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>loved the ALGO look! that really made the outfit special! in a good way dear!</p> <p>And the dress is perfect, not too young at all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----stars-and-bubbles#post-591327 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:40:44 +0000 fashionista 591327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh god that dress in 3 and 4 is so lovely but I liked it without the cardis. Such a cute dress. Looks fab on you. And yes you look like a rock chic in those 1 and 2 outfit. Gorgeous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----stars-and-bubbles#post-591325 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:22:08 +0000 Deborah 591325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beth Ann you are rocking those red jeans! Love that outfit.</p> <p>Your dress is perfect for church. It is very pretty and so flattering. I like the look with flats. (BTW my hubby is a Pastor too:). Our congregation is very diverse with some dressing up for church and others coming along ver casual... Really anything goes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----stars-and-bubbles#post-591321 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:08:56 +0000 AJ 591321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, I see...thanks for explaining. You looked lovely in your dress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----stars-and-bubbles#post-591318 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:57:13 +0000 Beth Ann 591318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, MaryK and AJ, so nice to get thumbs-up from such stylish ladies! </p> <p>AJ, my congregation is small and quite casual. After many years in ministry (DH is a the pastor, and now a New Testament professor) I observed the "Just As I Am / Wedding Feast" dichotomy (lol) In some worship traditions to come well-dressed is a sign that worship is a celebration to "dress" for (reminding me of the parable of the Wedding Banquet). On the other end, and my congregation is in this vein, are the "Come to Jesus Just as I am" folks, who value worship as a place where you can be yourself, without any complicated social expectations. I can see both points of view -- I'm just a dressy girl with an artistic temperament -- I wear dresses to the park! I do try to be careful to remain approachable in my dress -- so I didn't wear my new fancy wedge shoes. I knew we were having visitors today who wouldn't be dressing up. Fortunately, God looks on the heart! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----stars-and-bubbles#post-591312 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:35:42 +0000 AJ 591312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1) Stars and stripes in red, white and black! Luv it! The knit moto and necklace add a bit of edge. Nicely styled!</p> <p>2) Why don't the other women wear dresses? I think your dress is nice. Not juvenile looking to me. I am still on the hunt for a modest cotton dress, so I'm envious that you have such a great one. (By the way, I have a green cardigan and red sandals from Maurices as well! Gotta get a good fashion fix wherever we can find it, right?) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----stars-and-bubbles#post-591310 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:32:09 +0000 MsMary 591310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I cannot imagine why nobody commented on your dress, unless they were struck dumb by your fabness! I think it's a great dress and I think it suits you to a tee! Great look for Easter!!</p> <p>I love outfit #1, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-----stars-and-bubbles#post-591306 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:16:11 +0000 Beth Ann 591306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hope your holiday weekend was filled with rest and joyful activity!</p> <p>1 &amp; 2: MOTG day, with a little private teaching.<br /> I couldn't decide whether to wear my scarf or necklace -- so I went ALGO and wore both.<br /> Jeans: "Mandie" by Bandolino blu<br /> Top: H&amp;M<br /> Black ponte moto jacket: JCP (last year)<br /> Scarf: Target<br /> Necklace: (love this gunmetal grey) Kohls<br /> Boots: Liz Claiborne, from DSW (these are over a year old)</p> <p>3&amp;4: Easter Sunday<br /> As usual, I was the only woman at church in a dress, which is partly why I chose flats. This dress is a couple of years old. I know why I chose it -- bold, but slightly whimsical print, easy cotton, cool, and affordable (heck, if was on sale at Dress Barn) Still, is it too "juvenile," particularly for my frame and, um, stage of life? Or is it playful and fun? No one commented on it today, so I'm relying on my YLF friends! I still like it, as long as it's appropriate and flattering, even though I'm looking for different silhouettes in my new dresses. BTW -- the "waist" is empire, with box pleats coming into the skirt. I remembered to srcunch the sleeves on the sweater after viewing the pic!<br /> Dress: Older, from (cough) Dress Barn<br /> Sweater: Even older from (cough, cough) Maurice's<br /> Flats: Lifestride patent flats<br /> Necklace: Really old wodden turquoise "beads," don't remember where I got them! </p>