https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fuchsia-and-gingham-and-if-youre-feeling-analytical-why-doesnt-it-work Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:06:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fuchsia-and-gingham-and-if-youre-feeling-analytical-why-doesnt-it-work#post-1210801 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 23:03:06 +0000 DonnaF 1210801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To my eye, the gingham checked shirt, belt buckle, cardigan, and pant drape read a little androgynous, and the pump style is very feminine.&nbsp; If you were wearing a heeled loafer or a more androgynous/masculine shoe I think it might feel better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fuchsia-and-gingham-and-if-youre-feeling-analytical-why-doesnt-it-work#post-1210791 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 22:54:05 +0000 Caro in Oz 1210791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the cardigan looks a little long too. The reason it works better in #3 imo is that you have some ankle showing. I do love the colour on you I'd try it with a slightly lower neckline underneath. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fuchsia-and-gingham-and-if-youre-feeling-analytical-why-doesnt-it-work#post-1210782 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 22:47:20 +0000 annagybe 1210782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, the zippered cardigan is very Mr. Rogers. I kinda want to embrace the frump and button shirt up all the way. Tuck with the cropped pants and loafers. PeeWee Herman meets Mr. Rogers ala Man Repeller. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fuchsia-and-gingham-and-if-youre-feeling-analytical-why-doesnt-it-work#post-1210776 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 22:46:22 +0000 Day Vies 1210776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the proportions in both outfits just fine Pic #3 may have a slight edge. Either way this is something I would wear myself if I could button my gingham shirt ;-). I love navy and fuchsia together. <br />Maybe you need another color or additional shine (metallic flats? cobalt flats? ) to really bring the outfit up to your standards? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fuchsia-and-gingham-and-if-youre-feeling-analytical-why-doesnt-it-work#post-1210771 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 22:41:25 +0000 Helena 1210771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they both look nice ... the first one looks a little more "buttoned up" to me; the second is more relaxed? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fuchsia-and-gingham-and-if-youre-feeling-analytical-why-doesnt-it-work#post-1210754 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 22:36:35 +0000 fuzzylogic 1210754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the colour palette and the board you have created!!! #3 with the flats is fab!<br /> To create the more polished look you seem to be going for here perhaps a blazer or knitted jacket might work better with a splash of that gorgeous fuschia as part of the accessories eg handbag, shoes or scarf? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fuchsia-and-gingham-and-if-youre-feeling-analytical-why-doesnt-it-work#post-1210691 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 21:29:33 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1210691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sometimes those longer boyfreind cardigans can be tough to style, at least in my experience. I pprefer them over skinny's or a straight skirt or dress... Love the color . &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fuchsia-and-gingham-and-if-youre-feeling-analytical-why-doesnt-it-work#post-1210688 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 21:26:12 +0000 Emily 1210688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Joy, you're right, I think the lack of socks makes a big difference. &nbsp;And I'll have to take a peek at my printed items and see what I've been overlooking, thank you for the suggestion!</p> <p>@Merwoman, you're so sweet! &nbsp;I want to try this shirt with a cropped sweater after seeing your fab cropped sweater/shirt look on Saturday. &nbsp;I think you're bang on both about the other outfit being more casual (funny what a difference a few small changes can make) and about this one being very wintery. &nbsp;Perhaps grey bottoms would help...</p> <p>@Mona, thank you! &nbsp;I do love these shoes.</p> <p>@Deb, excellent suggestion for scrunch. &nbsp;One of the things I dislike about this sweater/shirt combo is that I can't really scrunch the sleeves easily - I have to roll them per #3.&nbsp;</p> <p>@MaryK, have you been reading Outlander? &nbsp;;)</p> <p>@Celia, you're right, there really is no&nbsp;"2014" aspect to this outfit. &nbsp;I like the idea of a sportier shoe!</p> <p>@Suz, good point, and I think you're bang on.&nbsp; I never feel like the shirt and sweater are in quite the right place relative to each other. &nbsp;Perhaps this shirt and cardigan were just not meant to be worn together by me.</p> <p>@kkards, I like the idea of popping an extra button. &nbsp;Maybe to show a statement necklace? &nbsp;Hmmm...</p> <p>Looks like I have a few things to ponder... thanks everyone! &nbsp;<br />&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fuchsia-and-gingham-and-if-youre-feeling-analytical-why-doesnt-it-work#post-1210452 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 17:01:47 +0000 kkards 1210452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i agree with rolling or scrunching the sleeves. you could also try a tank under the shirt and leave one more button open. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fuchsia-and-gingham-and-if-youre-feeling-analytical-why-doesnt-it-work#post-1210451 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 17:01:18 +0000 Suz 1210451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look great. Scrunched sleeves might be an improvement, but only if that's comfortable. I have a feeling (ha ha) that this is a "feeling" issue vs. a visual one. Something about the way the shirt feels with the sweater is throwing you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fuchsia-and-gingham-and-if-youre-feeling-analytical-why-doesnt-it-work#post-1210447 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 16:58:09 +0000 celia 1210447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually like the proportions better in the first photo and the outfit works really well.<br />However, I agree that it might miss some detail that makes it more 2014 like a scrunch sleeve, sportier shoes, or something of the kind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fuchsia-and-gingham-and-if-youre-feeling-analytical-why-doesnt-it-work#post-1210430 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 16:41:44 +0000 MsMary 1210430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I think rolling or scrunching the sleeves would help a lot.&nbsp; Photo 3 has some skin showing because of the cropped pants, and that freshens it up a little, whereas today's outfit is Verra Verra Covered Up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fuchsia-and-gingham-and-if-youre-feeling-analytical-why-doesnt-it-work#post-1210421 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 16:34:51 +0000 deb 1210421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Try scrunching the sleeves for structure. I think that my be what is missing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fuchsia-and-gingham-and-if-youre-feeling-analytical-why-doesnt-it-work#post-1210414 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 16:30:40 +0000 Mona 1210414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a wonderful outfit. The fuschia looks beautful with black and white shirt and the pointy toed shoes make the whole outfit very 2014. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fuchsia-and-gingham-and-if-youre-feeling-analytical-why-doesnt-it-work#post-1210404 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 16:14:02 +0000 merwoman 1210404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am always inspired by what you do with that JF B/W check shirt. I have the same one and learn so much from you!<br />I like both pic 1 and 3 - pic 1 seems more appropriate for office, while 3 &nbsp;is more casual. You wear orchid with the best!<br />As far as &nbsp;what's off - hmmmm I don't see anything off except for a wee thought that maybe this outfit is more wintery than spring in feel, and maybe that's what you're feeling? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fuchsia-and-gingham-and-if-youre-feeling-analytical-why-doesnt-it-work#post-1210341 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 15:12:49 +0000 Anonymous 1210341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like #1 as is. And better than 3. I think the shirt worn out is throwing the proportions off. A semi-tuck?<br /> The black socks may be the problem for you in 1, and showing some ankle skin could help.<br /> Have you tried the gingham shirt under a floral print cardi or jacket or even layered with another shirt? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---fuchsia-and-gingham-and-if-youre-feeling-analytical-why-doesnt-it-work#post-1210339 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 15:09:52 +0000 Emily 1210339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Today I am wearing a gingham shirt from Joe Fresh semi-tucked into Express columnist slim bootleg pants, a fuchsia zippered cardigan from Reitmans, and black pumps. &nbsp;In the photo I am wearing black socks, but only because I'd put them on before I took the photo (I wore them with my flat boots to drive to work and swapped for bare feet + pumps at my desk). &nbsp;</p> <p>I feel a bit bleh about the outfit but haven't quite put my finger on why. &nbsp;I think for one the cardigan doesn't layer as well as I'd like over the cotton shirt vs a silky blouse. &nbsp;And maybe the whole outfit is just a bit too staid? &nbsp;I was sure I had worn something like this before and been okay with it, so I&nbsp;went back through my photo archive to find a pic (#3). &nbsp;In my previous outfit&nbsp;the shirt is untucked over slim pants with my spikey tasselled loafers. &nbsp;The cardigan still doesn't layer as nicely as I'd like, but I like the outfit better overall.&nbsp;</p> <p>What do you think - how could I improve this look? &nbsp;What about it works and what doesn't? </p>