https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---all-fails Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 17 May 2026 06:42:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---all-fails#post-826407 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:47:28 +0000 Niefern 826407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wish I looked that good everyday! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---all-fails#post-826332 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 06:01:14 +0000 T 826332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them all! The only change I wld have done to #3 is to wear a brighter accessory - like a turqoiuse blue / green earrings or a pendant. But then since I'm an Indian I am more comfortable with bright shades. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---all-fails#post-826326 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 05:39:23 +0000 Day Vies 826326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#3 is my favorite -- the diagonal plaid in the skirt sends me over the edge. I like all of your outfits - you've been having fun with your scarves and I like what I see very much. Great job!<br /> BTW -- you are WAAAAAY too hard on yourself. I understand the feeling not quite right -- feeling like something hasn't quite clicked into place with the outfit. PLAY with your outfits more when you have a good 2 hours to yourself, pull out all the jewelry, bags, scarves earrings, shoes etc. and mix and match until you find a combo you can't take off. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---all-fails#post-826301 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 04:33:06 +0000 catgirl 826301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some days are more functional than others, right? I see no fails here, but agree that #2 is the standout. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---all-fails#post-826299 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 04:29:17 +0000 Sara L. 826299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aww, you guys are just so sweet! Thank you for all the advice on how to fix these outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---all-fails#post-826288 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 03:54:39 +0000 MsLuna 826288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow - those outfits are FAILS? I don't believe it! Much like many of the commenters, I totally agree that #2 looks stunning! And I don't know about anyone, but #1 looks AMAZING on you. </p> <p>The coloured tights thing - it's a comfort level and personality issue, I think. I personally never wear them even though theoretically, my slim legs can rock them. I just couldn't do it - too whacky for me. But with the way you're wearing them in Outfit #1? I think it looks great considering that your other pieces are neutrals. </p> <p>Outfit #3: the proportions are actually really good on you. The skirt/boots/turtleneck are great. I would suggest taking the necklace out though and wear statement earrings instead! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---all-fails#post-826287 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 03:51:10 +0000 carolbee 826287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Am agreeing with everyone else, #2 is fab. For #1 I like the idea of a longer, thinner scarf. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---all-fails#post-826284 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 03:49:03 +0000 Suz 826284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Holy moly. I opened up the pictures, zeroed in on #2, and thought (forgive me): "Fail? FAIL? What has this woman been smoking? This is a total WIN!!!" </p> <p>If I can fail like that tomorrow I will feel happy. </p> <p>Love #3, too. And you've had good advice for #1. That neckline is tricky to wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---all-fails#post-826227 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 02:44:59 +0000 Angie 826227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chiming in late to reassure you that #2 is a TOTAL win!! A 10 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---all-fails#post-826221 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 02:40:17 +0000 Aida 826221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For those tights in #1 (yes I realize you tossed 'em), I think you could make something work really well if the hemline was lower so you have just a little peek of the bright tights showing. Otherwise, like Denise suggested, a lower-contrast printed tight would look fab there. #2 looks super as-is, I don't see anything wrong with that one. I quite like the busy neckline #3 is probably just a little too classic for you. Maybe try skipping the necklace, tucking the sweater, and adding a leather obi belt or some other printed belt? The skirt and boots are fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---all-fails#post-826016 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 23:16:49 +0000 Beth Ann 826016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cheer up, YLF sister, I agree with the others that these are better than you think. What about layering #1 over skinnies?</p> <p>As for #3, I'd try without the necklace, but perhaps with a jacket</p> <p>#2 is terrific! It doesn't look like too much around the neck to me at all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---all-fails#post-825953 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:46:49 +0000 kellygirl 825953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are so not! I love 2 and 3 and I think 1 is fun. These outfits are flattering and interesting. I love their clean lines and simplicity. You look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---all-fails#post-825876 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:54:49 +0000 saladgyrl 825876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would put a thin belt over the sweater in #3, I like the statement of the scarf in #2 but you could do a thinner scarf if you like that better. #1 I would use jewelry instead of the scarf, a big 'statement' necklace for one main accessory, or instead, put a lot of thin bangle bracelets on one arm and wear medium size hoop earrings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---all-fails#post-825844 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:22:20 +0000 Anonymous 825844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They all look fine to me, minor tweeks only if at all are needed. Grey tights for #1, #2 is fab and maybe a black topper in #3. I still think you are being hard on yourself though. Your figure looks killer in the dress in #1 btw. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---all-fails#post-825834 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:12:44 +0000 rachylou 825834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The booties are excellent!</p> <p>To be honest I like the outfits in #2 and #3 better than #1, because they look to me like they were made for going outside more than #1, BUT I would still pick #1 over the others because the colors are fantastic on you. I just love you with light bright color near your face!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---all-fails#post-825810 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 18:54:38 +0000 CocoLion 825810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think #2 or #3 are fails. </p> <p>As for #1 -- I would choose some grey patterned tights (assuming those gorgeous boots are grey). Then, I would add a denim jacket, one that is not exactly matching the grey boots but tonally consistent. Or, you could add an interesting necklace or pendant, or skip that and add a stack of bracelets.</p> <p>I love the way that skirt/tights/boots look together, it's a great way to showcase your gorgeous legs. You just need different tights and different accessories. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---all-fails#post-825800 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 18:44:08 +0000 Tina.b 825800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally not fails, in fact #2 is just stunning. I'm saving it for future outfit inspiration! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---all-fails#post-825797 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 18:42:35 +0000 Transcona Shannon 825797@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you're being awfully hard on yourself Sara. I think both outfit #2 and #3 are lovely on you and work really, really well. I second Amy's suggestions to tweak outfit #1 and you're good to go! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---all-fails#post-825777 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 18:25:46 +0000 Sara L. 825777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you everyone! I don't think these outfits are awful, they just need some tweaking. Good, but not great, as my sister likes to say. </p> <p>I didn't feel so awful that I couldn't wait to get home and change, but I also didn't feel completely fab. Although the skirt in #3 isn't coming out to play again until summer when I can wear it with bare legs. Even with a slip, it kept sticking and riding up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---all-fails#post-825765 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:56:20 +0000 TraceyLiz65 825765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Time to take a breath and another look, you are being waaaay to hard on yourself here. Nothing shown here is a failure! you look wonderful.. tweak some things for variety the next go round but not because this was a failure.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---all-fails#post-825762 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:52:20 +0000 Raisin 825762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like all these, I don't see any fails. #2 in particular is super chic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---all-fails#post-825716 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:52:14 +0000 Asingh 825716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sara, I disagree with you. All the outfits look great on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---all-fails#post-825701 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:30:59 +0000 Kirti 825701@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #2 and #3 too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---all-fails#post-825674 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:15:24 +0000 Amy 825674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Outfits 2 &amp; 3 look great as-is to me! Honestly I'd switch out the boots and the scarf in #1, perhaps wearing black boots and a jacket and necklace?? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---all-fails#post-825672 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:11:33 +0000 RunnerChick 825672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Ceit said. I really like #2. You'r too hard on yourself - we should all be so lucky to fail like you </p> <p>ETA: Wondering if some color might pull up outfit #3? If it's not too cold, perhaps a denim jacket? Or a colored moto of some kind? I also might consider a colored (red?) shoe? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---all-fails#post-825621 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:28:02 +0000 Sarah A 825621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also like 2 as is and think 3 has great potential. Perhaps an open scarf and gray tights on #1? I am also SOOOO glad to see I am not the only one who struggles with how she feels about her outfits. I feel so far from 'effortless style' some days it isnt even funny, and some days it seems to come together so easily. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---all-fails#post-825617 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:26:05 +0000 Isis 825617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally on the same page as Ceit. #2 is stunning! I like her suggestions for #3! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---all-fails#post-825611 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:20:29 +0000 Anonymous 825611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>See, I LOVE your number 2 outfit, and I think it looks awesome as is!</p> <p>For 3, no necklace and a black topper I think would save it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---all-fails#post-825606 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:12:59 +0000 Sara L. 825606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These outfits are all fails. They're not completely terrible but I think they could have been improved. </p> <p>#1 - Those purple tights were actually brighter in real life. Much, much too bright and they went into the trash at the end of the day.<br /> #2 - There's too much going on around my neck. A white, non-turtleneck sweater might have looked cleaner.<br /> #3 - A different necklace would have made this look less... dowdy? frumpy? not sure what the right description is. I had originally planned on grey boots and that's why I picked the grey necklace. But then the boots were a different grey than the skirt and top (which are already two different greys) and I just couldn't deal with all the non-matchiness, so switched to black booties.<br /> #4 - The black booties I'm wearing in #3. They have a cool architectural fold that I really like but it doesn't show up in the pictures. They're black suede - it's just the flash making them look grey.</p> <p>As always, your comments and suggestions are welcome. Thanks for looking! </p>