https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----before-and-after-exercises Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:38:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----before-and-after-exercises#post-632181 Wed, 30 May 2012 03:28:13 +0000 Suz 632181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually LOVE your current uniform. And even more, I love how you have tweaked it to be fashionable, to put the stamp of your personality on it. You look amazing in that! </p> <p>I also ADORE #1 (and feel sad about those beautiful shoes). And #3 is also fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----before-and-after-exercises#post-632119 Wed, 30 May 2012 02:36:36 +0000 Deborah 632119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Denise I think you are one stylish waitress. Your current uniform just exudes class, confident and competence.</p> <p>I actually like both #1 and #2 equally. I am disappointed about those shoes in #1 because they look great on you. And I prefere the semi tuck on #3. That top is really gorgeous. I can't remember what color it is but it picks up the color you wear under it?</p> <p>I suspect that fact that we are all here participating on the Forum makes us "style over achievers" with very high personal expectations. And as always I think you have achieved some really stylish looks here... even your work outfit </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----before-and-after-exercises#post-632095 Wed, 30 May 2012 02:20:54 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 632095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually like outfit #2 a bit better than #1 but prefer the shoes in #1. Too bad they aren't comfy. I think your work outfits are great too. I especially like the first one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----before-and-after-exercises#post-632088 Wed, 30 May 2012 02:18:02 +0000 sarah 632088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look totally COOOOL in your "uniform". Don't apologize for a thing, stylish lady. And I love that boxy top silhouette on you in the first two outfits. You animals are so sweet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----before-and-after-exercises#post-632048 Wed, 30 May 2012 01:49:33 +0000 Jaime 632048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love comparison shots! But you actually look good in all versions. I do love your black and white uniform - wonderful improvement over what was not bad at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----before-and-after-exercises#post-632041 Wed, 30 May 2012 01:43:55 +0000 Anonymous 632041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Denise, you look like you're shrinking! I hope being sick hasn't had an adverse effect on your health. Your thighs look so slim in your work outfit today that I thought you were wearing dark tights and a mini skirt! Anyway, I sure hope you're feeling better. </p> <p>I'm glad that even a pro like you has to tweak your outfits; it makes me feel so much better. I love the way your outfit evolved to the perfection in #1 (too bad about the shoes though). I like the next outfit in all of the various stages of tucking/untucking. I think that's part of the RATE vibe, and in reality all of our outfits change over the course of the day. I just need to remember to take pictures of every possibility (like actually putting the sweater I'm carrying *on* so that when I get cold and have to wear it I will know how dorky it will look with my outfit after all--that happened at work today: UGH).</p> <p>Love your crisp work outfit. The dark jeans and pristine shirt look super professional. I'm smiling at your beautiful waist in last year's uniform though! I think it's the first time I've seen it! Rock on, and feel better! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----before-and-after-exercises#post-631998 Wed, 30 May 2012 01:17:26 +0000 Angie 631998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are hands down the most gorgeous and stylish farm gal on the planet! I'm glad that you are feeling better and sorry that you felt so grotty </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----before-and-after-exercises#post-631963 Wed, 30 May 2012 00:46:10 +0000 Debora 631963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Denise, I love this post I love seeing how even small tweaks can make a difference in the overall feel of a look. The low contrast look of #1 definitely makes a difference and I love the semi-tuck of outfit #3. Your work outfit is polished and fresh. </p> <p>Valentino is gorgeous and I love how kitty and puppy are also joining in the fun!</p> <p>Thanks so much for posting this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----before-and-after-exercises#post-631957 Wed, 30 May 2012 00:36:38 +0000 morethanbeige 631957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 and #3 are my absolute favs! You look so great. And you have such ease with your style! That yellow top is so cute and I love the shape! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----before-and-after-exercises#post-631935 Tue, 29 May 2012 23:25:57 +0000 Transcona Shannon 631935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think Valentino is posing for the camera Denise! He's beautiful.</p> <p>I'm learning through you here today - I really appreciate that you are posting outfits that you feel are not your best and that you learning from them. I'm going to try and do the same.</p> <p>You look fabulous in yellow and downright AMAZING in that sweater in 3/4. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----before-and-after-exercises#post-631933 Tue, 29 May 2012 23:19:53 +0000 Mo 631933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the upgrade to black and whites for you! Looks spiffy :)<br /> Also amazed at the difference tucking the underlayer makes in pic 3.<br /> Seeing you in the drop needle sweater keeps making me want to go back and get the sheer striped white sweater we saw on our shopping excursion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----before-and-after-exercises#post-631923 Tue, 29 May 2012 23:00:31 +0000 Jenava 631923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>While I think your dark skinnies and white button down work outfit is actually very pretty, I think the other outfits are far and away more expressive of who you are, and more hip!</p> <p>I agree that the jeans in #1 are a better combo than in #2, and the underlayer does look better semi tucked, but neither look horrid they way you wore them, either! In #1 that sky blue distressed denim is just a nice combo with the sunny yellow...too bad about the shoes not working, though!</p> <p>I have some flatforms which I adore, but I think you are really playing with fire wearing them on uneven ground...you'll break and ankle! (-:</p> <p>Isn't it funny how much different a perspective you get from a photo than just looking in the mirror? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----before-and-after-exercises#post-631921 Tue, 29 May 2012 22:59:32 +0000 annagybe 631921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On #3/#4 I like the semi-tuck better but it also looks fine untucked. Bummer about the shoes in #1. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----before-and-after-exercises#post-631919 Tue, 29 May 2012 22:57:49 +0000 rae 631919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love seeing the different tweaks you've made to the outfits, and I especially like your new uniform! So sharp - you could walk into any number of fancy schmancy places around here. I'm glad you are no longer feeling sick. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----before-and-after-exercises#post-631907 Tue, 29 May 2012 22:46:57 +0000 CocoLion 631907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Una, his name is Valentino and he has an injured foot. He is the sweetest horse we've ever had. He used to be the fastest, too.</p> <p>Oh and for everyone reading this thread, my point in posting was not to show you fab outfits as I know these are not my best. My point was that, by taking pictures, I've learned to make little tweaks that take an every day look from -- not good -- to better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----before-and-after-exercises#post-631879 Tue, 29 May 2012 22:22:49 +0000 catgirl 631879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are adorable! I often admire the waitstaff at our local hip pizza joint in their cool jeans and fitted t-shirts. I see no problem with your work looks at all. </p> <p>Such a sweet face on that horse! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----before-and-after-exercises#post-631876 Tue, 29 May 2012 22:10:48 +0000 CocoLion 631876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Or should I say, the final outfits and the outfits that were learning opportunities.</p> <p>1. Super casual! I have to return the shoes, too small. I felt this version worked better than #2. Better choice of bottoms (less contrast w/ top), footwear and necklace.</p> <p>2. This was the first version (worn a whole day). I had been very sick and this was the first day I managed to get myself dressed. I felt OK in this outfit but after looking at the picture I thought, OMG! open-toed flatforms next to a horse! He is very gentle though.</p> <p>3. Picture taken after a 13-hour day. See how much better with the top under layer semi tucked? However I think I walked around most of the day with the top falling out, as in #4. :-o</p> <p>4. These last two pictures are taking some courage to post. 70% of the time I look like this. And this is how I look, right now, I'm starting work at 4pm today.</p> <p>5. However, I do think I've improved my uniform since last year. I do still wear boot cuts but try to keep with darker washes. No more t-shirts any more, which I think befits this "mature" waitress. I took this picture Feb. 2011. YLF has been a good influence!</p> <p>Comments welcome and thanks for looking! </p>