https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---feeling-a-bit-spring-in-navy-white-and-metallic Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:16:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---feeling-a-bit-spring-in-navy-white-and-metallic#post-2014605 Sat, 23 Mar 2019 13:32:05 +0000 Janet 2014605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all!</p> <p>So I really like the Coco jeans in the Colorado wash, but I could have gone down another size — I wore them a couple of days and they clearly loosened up with wear, but that may not be a bad thing as I was looking for a fit with ease in the leg. It does mean I definitely need to have the waist taken in — that will help them sit higher up nearer to the waist and prevent the saggy crotch look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---feeling-a-bit-spring-in-navy-white-and-metallic#post-2014588 Sat, 23 Mar 2019 12:38:04 +0000 kkards 2014588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><i>Six versions later, &nbsp;</i>now that's some PPP..<i></i><br />this is a fab...love this easy peezy look, perfect for so many&nbsp;occasions...<br />and how wonderful that your work has made that gallery owner change her mind! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---feeling-a-bit-spring-in-navy-white-and-metallic#post-2014568 Sat, 23 Mar 2019 11:26:18 +0000 jussie 2014568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking sharp. What a great jacket on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---feeling-a-bit-spring-in-navy-white-and-metallic#post-2014266 Fri, 22 Mar 2019 00:13:31 +0000 rachylou 2014266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very spring! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---feeling-a-bit-spring-in-navy-white-and-metallic#post-2014262 Fri, 22 Mar 2019 00:06:55 +0000 Becky 2014262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the look, and it sounds perfect for the event you described. It's such a great feeling to find jeans that fit well, and I'm glad you held out for a wash that makes you happy, instead of one that's just "good enough." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---feeling-a-bit-spring-in-navy-white-and-metallic#post-2014261 Fri, 22 Mar 2019 00:06:33 +0000 Jaime 2014261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jacket is fantastic, jeans look perfect, you look fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---feeling-a-bit-spring-in-navy-white-and-metallic#post-2014256 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 23:55:15 +0000 Brooklyn 2014256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations and YLF. I love that jacket! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---feeling-a-bit-spring-in-navy-white-and-metallic#post-2014241 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 22:41:17 +0000 Anonymous 2014241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it and congratulations! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---feeling-a-bit-spring-in-navy-white-and-metallic#post-2014159 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 19:30:10 +0000 Sal 2014159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great look - you wear jackets so well. </p> <p>The jeans are great - I know exactly what you mean about the dark flat wash. I am weirdly fussy about denim washes too - it does make a big difference.</p> <p>Congratulations on the success too - well deserved!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---feeling-a-bit-spring-in-navy-white-and-metallic#post-2014156 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 19:27:24 +0000 Laurie 2014156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really love this outfit.&nbsp; That moto is awesome.</p> <p>Congrats on getting the show - your work is constantly amazing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---feeling-a-bit-spring-in-navy-white-and-metallic#post-2014146 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 19:08:42 +0000 Sara L. 2014146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great look!&nbsp; I love your striped moto.&nbsp; Super cute with the sneakers instead of the more expected boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---feeling-a-bit-spring-in-navy-white-and-metallic#post-2014105 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 17:51:57 +0000 Angie 2014105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FABULOUS as always. Cute straight hair too.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---feeling-a-bit-spring-in-navy-white-and-metallic#post-2014092 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 16:14:52 +0000 Janet 2014092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Karen, the leg opening on all the Cocos seems to be right around 14”, and the calf about 15”. Funny because they don’t look tapered — there is definitely stretch in all the washes. I have quite average calves and I would say the fabric *touches* my leg but does not cling to it like a skinny jean does — I think during the first 15-30 minutes of wear I had to tug them down when I stood up, but they eased up after that . Calf fit is a tricky thing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---feeling-a-bit-spring-in-navy-white-and-metallic#post-2014091 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 16:09:50 +0000 Janet 2014091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m so glad I paid attention to that little voice in my head that had reservations about the first pair of Cocos — sometimes I am so overwhelmed with gratitude when I find jeans that fit and look decent that I overlook the details. Yay for being patient! Something I often lack. Jamie’s comment about the Jordache thing once he saw the different washes really brought it home to me how important the details are to the overall vibe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---feeling-a-bit-spring-in-navy-white-and-metallic#post-2014090 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 16:03:29 +0000 Anonymous 2014090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this outfit - so nice to see some lighter colours, finally. Oh how I wish I could wear something other than black to work &nbsp;This VB jacket is lovely on you, as are the jeans. &nbsp;Laughing at the Jordache jeans comment &nbsp;I'm not a fan of that flat blue/yellow stitching look either. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---feeling-a-bit-spring-in-navy-white-and-metallic#post-2014088 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 15:55:43 +0000 karen13 2014088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great jeans and outfit! Love that moto. You aer a great role model when it comes to discipline and perseverance. I am finding I’m much pickier about washes these days and you husband hit the nail on the head with his Jordache description. May I ask what the calf width is on the darker wash of the DLs? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---feeling-a-bit-spring-in-navy-white-and-metallic#post-2014086 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 15:36:12 +0000 catherine 2014086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That’s a great look on you. I love the length of the jacket. Of course, your outfits are always aspirational. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---feeling-a-bit-spring-in-navy-white-and-metallic#post-2014078 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 14:51:38 +0000 delurked 2014078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad you are finding new jeans you like. The whole outfit looks good. Plus, exciting to hear things are going so well professionally. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---feeling-a-bit-spring-in-navy-white-and-metallic#post-2014076 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 14:44:14 +0000 nemosmom 2014076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oops! dupe reply... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---feeling-a-bit-spring-in-navy-white-and-metallic#post-2014074 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 14:44:02 +0000 nemosmom 2014074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this whole look, Janet! Your WIWs are always so fun to see. Polished, yet edgy. The metallic accessories add the perfect amount of shine and really elevate the whole outfit - no wonder this look had a high happiness factor for you - it shows!! </p> <p>Congrats on receiving acknowledgement for you photography work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---feeling-a-bit-spring-in-navy-white-and-metallic#post-2014066 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 14:26:02 +0000 Janet 2014066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all! </p> <p>It always takes me a while to find the right jeans (although sometimes I stumble on a great pair, and Anthro saves me on many occasions with their Pilcro line). So yes, I am inclined to duplicate early on once I find something that works. I did it with my old Paige jeans years ago (the Skyline straights, which are now being retired because they’re so worn out), and no regrets there! I’m kind of weary of my skinnies so I’m letting that collection thin out by attrition — adding an extra pair in this slightly looser silhouette feels like the right thing to do. With the change in season it’s about time for another closet review and edit, so I may thin out another pair (or two or three), if it seems I’m more anxious to wear these new ones than the old ones. </p> <p>The Cocos did stretch a bit with wear last night, but not to a degree that bothers me. I probably could have gotten away with sizing down again to a 28 (!) in this wash but too late now as I’ve worn them — a little looseness is good for me in warmer months though, and if I have the waist taken in (an alteration I was already prepared to make), they will be fine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---feeling-a-bit-spring-in-navy-white-and-metallic#post-2014060 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 14:13:30 +0000 smittie 2014060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great jacket! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---feeling-a-bit-spring-in-navy-white-and-metallic#post-2014059 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 14:10:08 +0000 JAileen 2014059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your outfit does look lighter. You really look wonderful. And congrats on the winning over the gallery owner! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---feeling-a-bit-spring-in-navy-white-and-metallic#post-2014055 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 14:04:15 +0000 ChristelJ 2014055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm amazed by your self-discipline in picking out just the right jeans. Not settling is something I aspire to. Your being choosy clearly gets a great style result! Great outfit. You look radiant, confident and energetic. Congrats on an all around successful evening last night! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---feeling-a-bit-spring-in-navy-white-and-metallic#post-2014050 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 13:57:34 +0000 Bijou 2014050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations, that is a massive achievement, and a huge testament to your talent. Your photographs are works of art and deserve to be shown as such.</p> <p>Also, I love this outfit - all the components are fab. That jacket is indeed a stellar piece, I am sure you always feel fab in it. I wish a local supplier stocked VB blazers, as the tailoring is beautiful.</p> <p>As for the jeans, my vote is to keep both pairs. Good jeans can be hard to come by and these are classic styles. So funny that your husband has hit on why I always feel a bit off with very dark wash jeans with yellow stitching, sometimes men just say it as it is. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---feeling-a-bit-spring-in-navy-white-and-metallic#post-2014045 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 13:50:16 +0000 Adriana 2014045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good choice. All that hard work pays off I notice. You look good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---feeling-a-bit-spring-in-navy-white-and-metallic#post-2014040 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 13:29:27 +0000 Helena 2014040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous; I love the contrast on you, and how you've created a fresh, springy vibe while still having your signature classy-edgy look.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---feeling-a-bit-spring-in-navy-white-and-metallic#post-2014039 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 13:25:37 +0000 Janet 2014039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not many outfit posts lately as I’ve still been a bit overwhelmed with home and rental renovations and projects, and some work presentations and projects as well. But I liked yesterday’s outfit so I took a quick photo. I’ve worn a variation of this before, but I like the new version.</p> <p>I posted recently about the DL1961 Coco jeans, and I liked the fit of the very dark blue ones I got from Nordstrom, but I didn’t love the very dark, sort of flat wash with the yellow stitching, so I investigated the other washes, thanks to Amazon Prime Wardrobe. Six versions later, I’ve found two I really like. So much so that I cut the tags on this pair — the Colorado — and wore them yesterday. I like that the overall impression is still a dark wash but there is more variation in it — you can see the threads if you know what I mean. My husband hit the nail on the head when he said the flat dark blue washes with yellow stitching remind him of the old Jordache jean look LOL. </p> <p>I also like the Pacific wash in the DL1961 jeans, and found another wash in the AG Harper jeans, which I like very much — without the obvious whiskering. I may post photos later if I have a hard time deciding. I think I could keep two pairs because I just eliminated three old, worn-out pairs of jeans from my closet. </p> <p>On to the WIW: Coco jeans, Veronica Beard striped knit moto, a navy and white color block top from years ago, navy metallic Superga sneakers, and silver Milly tote. High happiness factor, and good for the occasion as I had an event to attend last night in which I was a presenter (casual arty crowd at a gallery — bonus is that the gallery owner hates photography and shows exactly one photographer a year, and is now interested in showing my work!). </p>