https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----work-edition Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:27:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----work-edition#post-600650 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:42:25 +0000 Meghan R 600650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love these outfits! You look professional but still stylish and fun. That is not easy to do, so I applaud you:)</p> <p>I really, really covet the Penney's skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----work-edition#post-600321 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 23:05:09 +0000 Anonymous 600321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love you in these pencil skirts, Beth Ann! The rose/red sweater and printed blouse are making me swoon. I love Lily's color palette too! I second the idea of trying her with a denim jacket. What a terrific skirt. I would wear it weekly, memorable or not! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----work-edition#post-600072 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:52:15 +0000 Jonesy 600072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are both fab outfits! I really love the first look. I love the idea of the second look (no, the white shirt does not look haphazard or diaper-like!) but I think if the sweater were a teensy bit looser/boxier, it might look cooler. Just my two cents, of course. Love the skirt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----work-edition#post-599997 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:15:06 +0000 Meredith1953 599997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love both outfits! I don't think the top in #1 is "safe" in any kind of bad way. It looks lovely and classic styled this way! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----work-edition#post-599990 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:10:52 +0000 marianna 599990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous. You've really found your style groove! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----work-edition#post-599987 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:05:59 +0000 jayne 599987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are fab stylings....I just love the way 1 works! the blouse and cardi and belt is perfect!</p> <p>And oh yes, the new styling is sooo much more happening that the old one. Good step away from conservative! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----work-edition#post-599839 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:52:49 +0000 Transcona Shannon 599839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my Beth Ann! I'm absolutely drooling over outfit #2! I adore the short-over-long layering here and the colours and pattern in that skirt are gorgeous. Outfit #1 is beautiful as well. You have some lovely pieces in your wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----work-edition#post-599826 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:27:09 +0000 Beth Ann 599826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all. </p> <p>Debeorah: I love wrap tops and am always on the look for them -- I've decided they suit me even when they're not "on trend." Fit can be tricky, though.</p> <p>Joy: I think I've adjusted my eye to the high contrast, but I had never considered (duh) denim! Thanks for the idea! I'm on the lookout for a black blouse.</p> <p>Kiwi: Come on over to skirts! Lots of fun</p> <p>Fruitfull: Thanks for the reminder -- sometimes just wearing something pretty is the best choice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----work-edition#post-599819 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:05:18 +0000 Anonymous 599819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both outfits look lovely to my eye. #1 looks like a great way to wear that top. The top also looks long enough for wearing with jeans or shorts.<br /> #2 looks modern and stylish. If the white shirt doesn't feel right to you (it looks great), a shirt with less contrast like denim, teal or black might "feel" better still worn the same way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----work-edition#post-599811 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:53:53 +0000 Deborah 599811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Loving both of these. #1 is very stylish in it's simplicity. #2 is just lovely. Streamlined yet interesting. I was just playing around with a black wrap top I have had for years wondering if I should keep it. Thanks for the inspiration Beth Ann it is now back in rotation....I feel a copy cat coming on </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----work-edition#post-599749 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 07:09:39 +0000 Fruitful 599749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The butterfly blouse is lovely as you've styled it! I totally get feeling like you "should" be doing something innovative, but actually enjoying wearing an outfit that happens to be "safe". Why reinvent the wheel every time we get dressed? </p> <p>I actually think your layered Lily experiment is more flattering than your old way of wearing her! Despite breaking up your body you somehow look rather streamlined. Someone explain to me the geometry of this! (anthropometry??) You make great use of sleeve rolling and collar popping too - love this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----work-edition#post-599731 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 06:05:04 +0000 Kiwichik 599731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love these outfits the patterns in both are lovely . I especially like number 1 mainly because I'm trying to wear skirts and think I could do this look. Thank you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----work-edition#post-599728 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 05:46:26 +0000 Beth Ann 599728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Still trying to remix! </p> <p>This woven print top hasn't gotten much wear, even though I love the print, which is kind of a butterfly inspired floral. It may be a little "safe," but it was comfortable for a long day of work. This is the first time I've belted under a cardi. Belting "over" was a little bombshell for my work environment! Anyone has other suggestions for this top?</p> <p>1. Pink Cardi from Gap<br /> Woven sleeveless cowl top -- Carson's<br /> Patent Belt -- Marshalls<br /> Ponte skirt (old -- JCP)<br /> Gray croc shoes, Naturalizer</p> <p>The second outfit is a remix of the skirt I call "Lily," after the designer Lily Pulitzer. Of course, my version came from JCP (last year). The top of the skirt is yoked and high, so tucking the blouse in was not flattering. The "grinning" is due to the camera flash peeking through the weave of the sweater, but can't be seen IRL. Does the shirt look haphazard? Like a diaper? I plan to dress the skirt down when it's warmer with my white linen anorak and turquoise flat sandals. It's a memorable skirt, but I think it's pretty versatile. Picture #4 shows the more traditional mix from a month ago.</p> <p>2/3</p> <p>Blouse: Coldwater Creek no-iron<br /> Sweater: Ballet wrap, Chico's from the 90's (and a little big, in 90's style)<br /> Necklace: Loehmann's (2 years ago)<br /> Skirt: East 5th for JCP (last year)<br /> Kitten heels : Merona for Target (ancient) </p>