https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----flat-shoes-and-crops-and-high-contrast Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:14:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----flat-shoes-and-crops-and-high-contrast#post-1642796 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 21:50:40 +0000 Suz 1642796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely fabulous to see you amid all that green. (Here we had some snow again yesterday, ugh...). You look fabulous in both outfits but I like the crispness of outfit #1. Beautiful fit and proportions! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----flat-shoes-and-crops-and-high-contrast#post-1641342 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 08:33:35 +0000 Anonymous 1641342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey Denise! Lovely to see you (I haven't posted a wiw in ages either...must get off my butt!)</p> <p>I think you're looking wonderful in both looks. I agree with Janet that both warm and coolish tones suit you. You perhaps have a more neutral colouring (is a Soft Summer neutral? Dunno, maybe) I think lighter shades near your face are pretty good for you. Love the soft drape of both tops and proportions are great. Nice shoes too!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----flat-shoes-and-crops-and-high-contrast#post-1641324 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 06:27:36 +0000 CocoLion 1641324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry I'm late to respond, my day off ended up being not really a day off.<br />Rachylou -- I guess outfit one is photographing as black and white!&nbsp;The colors are actually a blue black pant and the top is gray with a hint of lavender. &nbsp;Check out the finds picture which represents the Three Dots top color. &nbsp;</p> <p>AJ -- Thanks, no fountain of youth, my secret is to take extra pics and select the best! &nbsp;Also to use flash. &nbsp;It whites-out the sun damage and wrinkles. &nbsp;O_o</p> <p>Dee -- I've never thought of myself as a classic dresser but think that with age, that's where I'm going. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Maneera -- You are right the Three Dots top actually matches the bag and shoes very well. &nbsp;(I'm in heaven.) &nbsp;The top was becoming an orphan and it got rescued just in time. &nbsp;;-)</p> <p>Deb -- Thanks for affirming that the colors work. &nbsp;It's been a long journey for me to figure out what colors to embrace, which ones to stay away from (blaaaaack.....)</p> <p>Shevia -- The first outfit is more dressy so yes I could go out to dinner in it, where I live! &nbsp;My SO kept saying how nice I looked, which made me feel great. &nbsp;I suspect he likes the polished side of CocoLion.</p> <p>Firecracker / Sharan -- You are right I have a more polished "city" style and wear it whenever I leave our hill.</p> <p>Anna -- Wonderful to hear from you. &nbsp;And so there is another mule fan on YLF... off to check your posts.</p> <p>Lyn67 -- Thanks for noticing the cropped lengths. &nbsp;I have obsessed over the length (did I already mention that? &nbsp;pour another glass of wine Denise). &nbsp;I have found that my sweet spot is anywhere from 23.5 to 25.5" length in inseam, when it comes to cropped pants. &nbsp;Ankle pants are right at 27". &nbsp;I recommend to everyone to memorize your PPL and take your orphan skinnies and get them shortened. &nbsp;Most likely they will look like cropped straights, because by cutting them mid-calf they are wider. &nbsp;I think to get the truly tapered skinnny crop you either need to do some additional tailoring or buy them new.</p> <p>JJsloane -- Lovely to hear from you, you are very sweet to comment on my backdrops.</p> <p>Kellygirl -- Always a treat to see you comment, one of these days I will meet the real Kelly...</p> <p>Janet -- I agree you can wear both but I think I've seen you more in cool tones? &nbsp;I'm going to start paying more attention. &nbsp;</p> <p>Thinkkellgirl -- Wow did you mention me and Jennifer Anniston in the same sentence?!? &nbsp;I think she is a classic warm toned gal, she is amazing I agree, Brad chose the wrong woman. &nbsp;That's how I feel about it.</p> <p>Ledonna -- Waving back! &nbsp;So now you need to post a WIW, how about it?</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----flat-shoes-and-crops-and-high-contrast#post-1640884 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 16:11:44 +0000 Ledonna N. 1640884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey CocoLion, that's me waving.&nbsp; I love your flats and the overall look.&nbsp; It's been a moment for me also. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----flat-shoes-and-crops-and-high-contrast#post-1640776 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 14:20:09 +0000 Thirkellgirl 1640776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look lovely in both outfits, and I personally like #1 better for no particular reason that I can articulate. Hope that helps, lol. In the second set of photos, you seem to me to have the same coloring as Jennifer Aniston, who fascinates me for some reason. I could pull off #1, but never #2 - I'd look completely washed out but you look soft and glowy. I want your grey shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----flat-shoes-and-crops-and-high-contrast#post-1640764 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 13:37:23 +0000 Janet 1640764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always love seeing you post. Somehow these manage to be classic and trendy/current all at the same time. I love both outfits and those shoes and bag are great. I think you look good in both the cool and warm tones, so I suspect there is something to having skin tone that somehow straddles that line. Sometimes I think I'm almost in that category too, but I have a little more cool coloring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----flat-shoes-and-crops-and-high-contrast#post-1640761 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 13:35:13 +0000 kellygirl 1640761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Warm or cool--you wear them both SO well. You are looking sensational, Denise! So nice to see you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----flat-shoes-and-crops-and-high-contrast#post-1640702 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 10:12:19 +0000 Jjsloane 1640702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the shoes and bag! You look gorgeous as always and I miss seeing your great outfits and scenic backdrops.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----flat-shoes-and-crops-and-high-contrast#post-1640696 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 09:32:23 +0000 lyn67 1640696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, a Denise wiw, and wow for those trendy and fresh</p> <p>&nbsp;loafers and matching to perfection &nbsp;bag! Love you bossed those pants-look perfect to me cropped.<br />Like both your outfits-cannot pick a fave (cool or warm??? both fab on you!!!!)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----flat-shoes-and-crops-and-high-contrast#post-1640663 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 03:46:59 +0000 annagybe 1640663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love both! You make a tshirt look good.<br /> I'm wearing my Oxford mules today. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----flat-shoes-and-crops-and-high-contrast#post-1640660 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 03:40:18 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1640660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Denise, you had the polished look at the last YLF meetup where I saw you. Is it kind of your "city" style? Or do you wear it around home, too? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----flat-shoes-and-crops-and-high-contrast#post-1640642 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 02:38:43 +0000 Jaime 1640642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great to see you. Both work and as someone around your height I will be giving this some thought. The two version look appropriate for different settings but both seem equally fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----flat-shoes-and-crops-and-high-contrast#post-1640637 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 02:27:27 +0000 deb 1640637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Denise, you look beautiful in these colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----flat-shoes-and-crops-and-high-contrast#post-1640635 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 02:23:46 +0000 Maneera 1640635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 is soooooo fantastic, Denise. You're looking uber stylish in the B&amp;W outfit! I love the drapey tee...the design and the sleeve length make it one of the most amazing white tops I have ever seen. Just perfect with the shoes &amp; bag! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----flat-shoes-and-crops-and-high-contrast#post-1640633 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 02:22:15 +0000 Dee 1640633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You make the crops work so well here! I love the sort of minimal, casual looks you have here, but everything fits just right and works together perfectly. </p> <p>I have a preference for the first photo as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----flat-shoes-and-crops-and-high-contrast#post-1640628 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 02:17:04 +0000 AJ 1640628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both but favor outfit 1 by a smidge.</p> <p>You look positively radiant! I was going to ask if you have found the fountain of youth, but I see that you have just returned from a cruise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----flat-shoes-and-crops-and-high-contrast#post-1640622 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 02:07:08 +0000 rachylou 1640622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So fresh and easy! Black, white and pearl grey has to be a new official colour combo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----flat-shoes-and-crops-and-high-contrast#post-1640620 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 02:02:05 +0000 CocoLion 1640620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AviaMariah -- I went on a cruise. &nbsp;It stopped along several Pacific coast ports like Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas. &nbsp;The woven bracelets are from Manzanillo.</p> <p>Angie -- I appreciate the info about warm and cool colors. &nbsp;The first outfit pictures were taken mid-day. &nbsp;The second outfits were photographed in the late afternoon. &nbsp;So, different lighting conditions as you noticed. &nbsp;I haven't taken outdoor pictures for a long time, but couldn't resist since it's so green right now. &nbsp;</p> <p>UmmLilla -- Thanks!</p> <p>Kiwi gal/Sally -- The top length can be adjusted/scrunched to find the right length. &nbsp;Thanks for saying it's a good length. &nbsp;The whole cropped pants thing is tricky.</p> <p>Firecracker -- I like sporting a polished look from time to time, and also feel it's a good way to go as I get older.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----flat-shoes-and-crops-and-high-contrast#post-1640591 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 00:08:04 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1640591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great to see you again! Both cool and warm tones look good on you. Look 1 really draws me in, partly because it is so polished looking and is something a little different for you. The draped is really chic looking on you, and I love the repetition of that cool, soothing pale gray in the sleek shoes and bag. The sunglasses and smooth hair really complete the clean look. Outfit 2 is that nonchalant casual style that you wear so well. It's updated with a little less slouch than in the past, and you look perfectly in style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----flat-shoes-and-crops-and-high-contrast#post-1640587 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 23:58:50 +0000 Sal 1640587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like them both too, and agree with Angie re the photos. &nbsp;I think lightness is the key for you - while I have seen you look great in dark too, but probably when there is skin showing or lightness too.</p> <p>The proportions work brilliantly, I think the top length is at a great place, and you look very elegant. &nbsp;</p> <p>I need to take heed of this, as I can veer too dark in winter, and while I am a larger frame and taller than you, I think these proportions could work on me too. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----flat-shoes-and-crops-and-high-contrast#post-1640582 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 23:55:28 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1640582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the black and white look slightly better, but could just be the lighting is not fab on the other one. Good call on the grey bag and shoes ... Perfect spring into summer color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----flat-shoes-and-crops-and-high-contrast#post-1640581 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 23:51:28 +0000 Angie 1640581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SO great to see you post again, Denise. Missed you and those gorgeous sparkly smiley eyes.&nbsp;</p> <p>Both outfits are Killer Uber Casual Fabness. Very trendy shoes and bag.</p> <p>You wear both warm and cool colours equally well, Denise. The light in outfit #2 is a little washed out, which makes outfit #1 the nicer photo (hence I think people here will react more favorably to #1).&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----flat-shoes-and-crops-and-high-contrast#post-1640562 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 22:31:48 +0000 AviaMariah 1640562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well it works on you! &nbsp;So cool, fresh and completely not trying. &nbsp;:) &nbsp;Where did you go in Mexico? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----flat-shoes-and-crops-and-high-contrast#post-1640552 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 22:12:52 +0000 CocoLion 1640552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa -- communist Russia LOL. &nbsp;My Mother was born in the former East Germany and she can attest to the hours of wait for things like, err... bread. &nbsp;I love my Via Spiga slip ons! &nbsp;I wear between a 6 and 7 in most shoes, usually 6.5 (duh) and the 6.5 are perfect on me. &nbsp;No rubbing on my high insteps and the shoes do not fall off. &nbsp;I have never been able to wear loafers because the heel slips off, so this is how I can finally wear a loafer. &nbsp;The other mules I tried cut me and rubbed at the instep. &nbsp;I do think a lower vamp is more flattering but you have that cutting problem, making them much more difficult to walk in.</p> <p>Anyway I think I have made all of these points about mules already so forgive for the repeat!</p> <p>Una -- see my comment about how well these stay on my feet. &nbsp;I mean, not as well as a boot or sneaker, but given the style, they are not impossible to walk in. &nbsp;Give them a try! &nbsp;So as for the California thing, it's all about the background baby! &nbsp;We live in a beautiful state, it's not me, it's the land.</p> <p>Rabbit -- Interesting points about the color (and thank you for weighing in on that, as I know as an artist you are highly attuned to color). &nbsp;Years ago a make-up artist said I have both cool and warm tones to my skin. &nbsp;If it weren't for my numerous freckles I might be all cool. &nbsp;For me the key is wearing lighter colors near my face, period. &nbsp;Whether warm or cool. &nbsp;I do think that cleaner colors near my face might be something to think about. &nbsp;The pink-y beige tee from Vince is heathered or a bit dirty. &nbsp;Every time I describe a color as dirty I laugh because I think about a forum member, I'll remember who it was later, who hated that term, just like some people hate the terms "luxe" or "cool girl." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----flat-shoes-and-crops-and-high-contrast#post-1640534 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 21:40:28 +0000 rabbit 1640534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice to see you! You're looking lovely as usual. &nbsp;I really like the new bag and gray shoes, delicious color and shapes. &nbsp;The first outfit I &lt;33333</p> <p>I like you both in cool and warm tones. &nbsp;In both outfits you have a light color near your face which I think works well with your delicate coloring. I have a &nbsp;very slight preference for the brighter solid of the first tee because it's not as close to your skin tone so it reads as more distinct from a distance.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----flat-shoes-and-crops-and-high-contrast#post-1640524 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 21:29:29 +0000 catgirl 1640524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, how perfect and harmonious these looks are - you could be plopped down anywhere and look right at home.&nbsp; I find this a particularly Californian ability though: why?&nbsp; Love those mules although&nbsp;my feet would flap right out of them.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----flat-shoes-and-crops-and-high-contrast#post-1640519 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 21:27:23 +0000 Anonymous 1640519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fantastic here - especially in the first outfit! &nbsp;The dark pants are a sharp, sophisticated contrast and you totally make it work. &nbsp;You are making me really really want to find those grey slip-ons. I was in every good shoe shop here &nbsp;yesterday, and nada on this style. Sometimes I feel like I live in communist Russia with the lack of selection here. &nbsp;<br />The drapey t is beautiful too - sigh - .<br />As far as cool vs warm - I actually like the cool look of number 1 again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----flat-shoes-and-crops-and-high-contrast#post-1640493 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 20:55:47 +0000 CocoLion 1640493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I never thought I would combine these three things. &nbsp;I'm 5'3.5" exactly and usually buy footwear with at least 1.5" to lift my height. &nbsp;Here I am wearing shoes with a .5" heel at most, plus cropped pants, plus high contrast in the first example.</p> <p>Pics 1, 2 and 3 are me trying cool tones -- silver bracelet, pale grays, navy blue. &nbsp;Pics 4-6 are me in warmer tones (except for the white watch, not the best choice for that outfit).</p> <p>The new items in this thread are the bracelets, both purchased in Mexico. &nbsp;The woven ones (pic 6) were sold by strolling merchants on the beach, who could be quite pushy. &nbsp;The larger bracelet was only $5 sold by a soft-spoken woman of about 60. &nbsp;It looks like a lot of hours went into that and I feel guilty now, I should have paid more.&nbsp;</p> <p>Other new items are the slip on loafers as well as the Vince saddle bag. &nbsp;These two were intended as wardrobe refreshers. &nbsp;Haven't really done much other shopping this Spring. &nbsp;The navy pants are from 2011, Paige jeans that fit me without a belt so instead of purging them I had them cropped. &nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks for looking and commenting, I know it's been a while since you've "seen" me. &nbsp;:-) &nbsp;Do you prefer cool or warm tones on me?</p>