https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---as-traditionalclassic-as-it-gets Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 23 May 2026 13:10:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---as-traditionalclassic-as-it-gets#post-1892934 Thu, 22 Feb 2018 17:46:37 +0000 Astrid 1892934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Barbara Diane, I think I had one too, as a child! They haven't changed the design at all since it debuted in 1991.</p> <p>Thanks Cee. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---as-traditionalclassic-as-it-gets#post-1892809 Thu, 22 Feb 2018 10:52:32 +0000 Cee 1892809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---as-traditionalclassic-as-it-gets#post-1892794 Thu, 22 Feb 2018 07:20:20 +0000 Barbara Diane 1892794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG-I'd forgotten about Casio watches. Takes me down memory lane. I can hardly believe I used to jog-and used them to time my splits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---as-traditionalclassic-as-it-gets#post-1892622 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 19:44:11 +0000 Astrid 1892622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry for taking so long to get back to you. </p> <p>Thanks Mainelady - I love the combo of the more rugged oxfords and the gold. They're glittery, but not too much. They still go well with my woolens, I feel a lot of metallics look off with more matte fabrics and nees something more sleek.</p> <p>Thanks Tulle! I never thought of myself as a classic dresses, but I guess I am a bit, kind of. :)</p> <p>Thanks LP and Katerina! And the best thing, they're all comfortable whole day walking shoes.</p> <p>Thanks Harmonica - I'm still sticking with the job I started last summer, so half of the job is in a big academic library in information services/public relations (also doing courses for school kids and university students) and the other half is working with the regional public libraries (lots of travel).</p> <p>Thanks Jenn! It's definitely figure flattering, that's true. </p> <p>Thanks Rachylou - I think quintessential is my new favourite word. :)</p> <p>Thanks MsLuna!</p> <p>Aquamarine, I think with shoes you really feel the difference if you spend the money. Everyday. </p> <p>Thanks Sally. I've been looking for similarly cut skirts to add to the wardrobe for spring, but so far I haven't seen anything worth trying. </p> <p>Thanks unfrumped!</p> <p>Thanks Joy - I'll try to start taking more outfit pictures once again, but at least one with the shoes if they work out!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---as-traditionalclassic-as-it-gets#post-1892379 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 03:23:08 +0000 Anonymous 1892379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So good to see a post from you. I've been wondering what you have been up to. You own your look. Modern Euro classic? The sweater in that grey/blue looks soft and warm. Your shoe collection is fab. I hope pair #5 work out for you. They look like great spring/summer shoes for bare legs and frocks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---as-traditionalclassic-as-it-gets#post-1892355 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 02:21:07 +0000 unfrumped 1892355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great to see you! Looks classic but also fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---as-traditionalclassic-as-it-gets#post-1892351 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 02:13:49 +0000 Sal 1892351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice to see you - and you look great.&nbsp; I am a big fan of A line skirts - comfortable and flattering.</p> <p>And I love the shoes and tights. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---as-traditionalclassic-as-it-gets#post-1892340 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 01:47:06 +0000 Aquamarine 1892340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad to see you posting again, Astrid. I’m with you...love spending money on shoes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---as-traditionalclassic-as-it-gets#post-1892339 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 01:44:55 +0000 MsLuna 1892339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this look on you! I especially like the textured tights with this classic look. Brings some interest to the outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---as-traditionalclassic-as-it-gets#post-1892324 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 01:18:57 +0000 rachylou 1892324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Work it! That grey blue sweater is such a winner... and the watch: quintessential! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---as-traditionalclassic-as-it-gets#post-1892284 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 23:29:12 +0000 Jenn 1892284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s nice to see you again, Astrid. I think your cute pixie cut helps make this a little less classic (more modern), as well, but the basic shapes of these items are really great on you. Classic is flattering! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---as-traditionalclassic-as-it-gets#post-1892283 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 23:26:51 +0000 harmonica 1892283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your classic look! Great to see you again. What kind of work do you do now? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---as-traditionalclassic-as-it-gets#post-1892271 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 22:40:58 +0000 Katerina 1892271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely outfit - I like the subtle pattern mixing. You have a really fab collection of shoes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---as-traditionalclassic-as-it-gets#post-1892252 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 21:48:51 +0000 LaPed 1892252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the textures on the skirt and hose -- lovely all around -- and nice shoe collection! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---as-traditionalclassic-as-it-gets#post-1892243 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 21:40:15 +0000 tulle 1892243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was just thinking about you, Astrid!&nbsp; Good to see you posting again. You certainly have a very classic look--with a spoonful of feminine softness.&nbsp; I like your new shoes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---as-traditionalclassic-as-it-gets#post-1892226 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 21:21:26 +0000 Mainelady 1892226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice! I love your subtle patterns and those lace ups! Your shoes in pic #1 are so fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---as-traditionalclassic-as-it-gets#post-1892211 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 21:05:47 +0000 Astrid 1892211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks jlpp! I actually bought the watch because I needed something easily readable and inexpensive for my studies and now I'm wearing it all the time. My other watch gets almost no wrist time.</p> <p>Thanks Suz! I've been having fun with the new camera especially, although mostly around the house (and the cat probably thinks I'm crazy). I can't wait for better weather and some free time to take it out and about. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---as-traditionalclassic-as-it-gets#post-1892193 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 20:53:10 +0000 Suz 1892193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad you are getting some spending money for great footwear and a new camera! Those shoes in #5 will be really pretty on you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---as-traditionalclassic-as-it-gets#post-1892151 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 19:54:11 +0000 Anonymous 1892151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the tights with that skirt and your casio watch is wonderfully retro! :)<br /> #5 shoes are gonna be awesome. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---as-traditionalclassic-as-it-gets#post-1892150 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 19:51:13 +0000 Astrid 1892150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Jenni - yes, those small details just makes it feel special, even if no one else notices! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---as-traditionalclassic-as-it-gets#post-1892148 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 19:49:32 +0000 Astrid 1892148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Elizabeth! Yes, I've been allowing myself to spend some money. But I still haven't got all that many when you look at the whole collection, so I think it's alright. Now that I look at them all I realise I haven't bought any boots or booties! That's definitely on the list for next fall. And I actually don't have pair #5 yet, but it's the same model as the ones in #3/4 which are very comfortable, so I'm hoping they'll fit. They would be great everyday work shoes for spring and summer, to wear with skirts and dresses and bare legs. Keeping my fingers crossed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---as-traditionalclassic-as-it-gets#post-1892144 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 19:40:33 +0000 Jenni NZ 1892144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great Astrid! I particularly love the subtle textures. That's something I like to do too, even if it's only me who notices it makes me happy </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---as-traditionalclassic-as-it-gets#post-1892142 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 19:36:10 +0000 Elizabeth P 1892142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey, so good to see "classic" Astrid again!&nbsp; How fun that you have money to spend on shoes.&nbsp; Those ones look perfect for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---as-traditionalclassic-as-it-gets#post-1892139 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 19:31:16 +0000 Astrid 1892139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello everyone! :)</p> <p>I had a look through some of the recent threads which made me take out my camera (got a new one after 10 years btw) for some quick snaps which I hadn't done in ages. This is pretty much as classic and conventionally flattering as it gets: a-line skirt, fitted top, showing the waist. Crew neck wool sweater and pearl studs! But I'm also wearing subtly patterned hose, my lovely new black lace ups (now that I'm earning more money most of my clothing budget went to new shoes, lately) and my Casio watch, so it doesn't feel all that classic to me. Just right. </p> <p>(That's not my flat btw - I'm living in a friend's apartment during the work week as long as she's away doing an internship in New York. Now I don't have such a long commute.) </p>