https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---gatsby-picnic-at-the-national-cathedral Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 27 May 2026 05:43:57 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---gatsby-picnic-at-the-national-cathedral/page/2#post-1812975 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 18:24:03 +0000 Jane 1812975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such fun! lovely outfit - it looks to be a great picnic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---gatsby-picnic-at-the-national-cathedral/page/2#post-1812971 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 18:14:53 +0000 citygirldc 1812971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beth Ann - I'm not a fan of the drop waist since I'm petite and it can make me look so very shot, but I do like the forgiving straight cut lines of the 20s dress. It worked for this event.</p> <p>Jenni NZ - DH and I are such amateurs to dancing but the jazz band threw in some big band sounds of the 40s so we got a chance to do our lindy hop swing. And, the charleston isn't that hard to do.</p> <p>bella - You are so sweet and would love to meet new people, so any time your in town, let us know. &nbsp;We haven't had a DC meetup in quite some time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---gatsby-picnic-at-the-national-cathedral/page/2#post-1812862 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 07:16:12 +0000 bella 1812862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So pretty! And you and hubby look like such a fun couple. I kind of want to hang out with you guys! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---gatsby-picnic-at-the-national-cathedral/page/2#post-1812846 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 05:22:52 +0000 Jenni NZ 1812846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm late to comment but was just saying on Bijou's thread how much I love the 1920s and get inspired by them IRL. You look so awesome in this outfit and so does DH, great shots of you dancing. I agree that you can get stuff that fits the vibe for not too many $$. I love 1920s warm weather events!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---gatsby-picnic-at-the-national-cathedral/page/2#post-1812799 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 22:26:59 +0000 Beth Ann 1812799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a way to bust the funk! &nbsp;I love that you nailed the period look with a dress from the 80's and so little money. &nbsp;Dropped waists can be so playfully chic, and they're also cool for hot summer days.</p> <p>Thanks for sharing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---gatsby-picnic-at-the-national-cathedral#post-1812609 Sat, 03 Jun 2017 22:58:25 +0000 citygirldc 1812609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chris987 - you are right about 3 more years until the new 20s.</p> <p>Elle,Unfrumped, Firecracker, Harmonica, Shedev, Momo,Tracey, Liz- thank you.</p> <p>Deb - i try not to spend a lot of money on these events and most of the time I find things on eBay or vintage stores.</p> <p>Tulle - so jealous hat you have a real 20s dress. I wish I could sew so I could make my own.</p> <p>Janet- I'm around lurking or hiding in the shadows trying to find myself. I may be going through a midlife crisis. </p> <p>Sterling and cocolion - I may turn the photo into a black sepia tone for the full vintage effect. You are always welcome to come down to DC.</p> <p>If I missed anyone else, forgive me.</p> <p>Next event - July 10 - seersucker bike ride. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---gatsby-picnic-at-the-national-cathedral#post-1812544 Sat, 03 Jun 2017 14:16:57 +0000 Anonymous 1812544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I cannot tell you how jealous I am that you got to attend <u>this</u> event, <u>at</u> that setting, in <u>that</u> city. &nbsp;WOW. &nbsp;How fun. &nbsp;The day looked gorgeous. &nbsp;The setting is beyond beautiful. &nbsp;All I can see is fun, fun, fun. &nbsp;</p> <p>I agree with CocoLion, you should frame that first picture. &nbsp;It is perfect. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---gatsby-picnic-at-the-national-cathedral#post-1812530 Sat, 03 Jun 2017 13:30:39 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1812530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You both look great, what a fun event! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---gatsby-picnic-at-the-national-cathedral#post-1812510 Sat, 03 Jun 2017 12:30:01 +0000 Momo 1812510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love love love ❤️<br /> You look amazing! What a fun time ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---gatsby-picnic-at-the-national-cathedral#post-1812369 Fri, 02 Jun 2017 22:24:59 +0000 shedev 1812369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love these event pics. You and hubby look awesome. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---gatsby-picnic-at-the-national-cathedral#post-1812362 Fri, 02 Jun 2017 21:50:25 +0000 Janet 1812362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How did I miss this until now? You look adorable and amazing! That event looks like so much fun. It's nice to see you post! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---gatsby-picnic-at-the-national-cathedral#post-1812360 Fri, 02 Jun 2017 21:46:07 +0000 tulle 1812360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What fun, and that dress--what a perfect thrift shop find!&nbsp; I have a vintage 1920s dress (cinnamon cotton gauze embroidered all over with white beads in deco rose motif) that I have lent several times--it seems to fit everyone--to friends going to Gatsby parties.&nbsp; I longed to be invited to one myself, and finally was:&nbsp; a Gatsby putting party on a golf green one Summer afternoon.&nbsp; Heavenly, and the best part was looking around and seeing the boaters and braces, cloche hats and bow ties everywhere.&nbsp; Everyone looked wonderful, as you do, posing on that paper moon.&nbsp; I love stepping back in time.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---gatsby-picnic-at-the-national-cathedral#post-1812241 Fri, 02 Jun 2017 11:08:05 +0000 Deb 1812241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always in enjoy your 'dress up' photos. The cycle event photos from last year were fabulous and so are these ones. You and your husband have a real flair for creating the perfect outfit to participate in these events. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---gatsby-picnic-at-the-national-cathedral#post-1812217 Fri, 02 Jun 2017 08:18:10 +0000 harmonica 1812217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You both look gorgeous!&nbsp;Looks like you had a lot of fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---gatsby-picnic-at-the-national-cathedral#post-1812205 Fri, 02 Jun 2017 05:24:24 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1812205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You two are adorable. I really like your dress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---gatsby-picnic-at-the-national-cathedral#post-1812162 Fri, 02 Jun 2017 00:48:29 +0000 unfrumped 1812162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That all looks like great fun, and you created a great outfit! The dropped waist is spot-on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---gatsby-picnic-at-the-national-cathedral#post-1812136 Thu, 01 Jun 2017 21:08:39 +0000 Elle 1812136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look wonderful. &nbsp;How fun to be able to dress up for a picnic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---gatsby-picnic-at-the-national-cathedral#post-1812123 Thu, 01 Jun 2017 18:35:00 +0000 Chris987 1812123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like you had a great time and your dress is perfect! 20s style was so glamourous and pretty and you did a great job channeling it. I just realized that in 3 more years it will be the 20s again! Good time for lots of retro vintage celebrations on the 100th anniversary. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---gatsby-picnic-at-the-national-cathedral#post-1812112 Thu, 01 Jun 2017 16:47:18 +0000 citygirldc 1812112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi all. Thanks so much for all nice words. &nbsp;It seems like I'm always stuck in the past in terms of dressing up for work or play. The Summer fashion hasn't really inspired me so I keep going back to the familiar. &nbsp;Plus, putting on a few pounds hasn't helped me feel my finest (although I'm working on it and have lost 7 lbs.). </p> <p>Next event is on July 16th if anyone is interested: Seersucker Social Bike Ride sponsored by the local&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://dandiesandquaintrelles.com">Dandies and Quaintrelles</a>. The ride is free but you'll have to register to get email updates. They also sponsor the tweed ride in October. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---gatsby-picnic-at-the-national-cathedral#post-1812057 Thu, 01 Jun 2017 10:45:58 +0000 Brooklyn 1812057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great outfit! And looks like you had a fun day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---gatsby-picnic-at-the-national-cathedral#post-1812014 Thu, 01 Jun 2017 03:29:56 +0000 Anonymous 1812014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have an old photo of my grandfather as a young man with a moon like that. My son has had it framed. What a great picnic and dressing the part really must add to the fun. Love your outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---gatsby-picnic-at-the-national-cathedral#post-1812010 Thu, 01 Jun 2017 03:10:37 +0000 Anonymous 1812010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to hear you've been in a style funk. However, this event looks like so much fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---gatsby-picnic-at-the-national-cathedral#post-1812003 Thu, 01 Jun 2017 02:49:22 +0000 Jaime 1812003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this! Wow you and DH are fabulous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---gatsby-picnic-at-the-national-cathedral#post-1811997 Thu, 01 Jun 2017 02:09:57 +0000 rachylou 1811997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---gatsby-picnic-at-the-national-cathedral#post-1811984 Thu, 01 Jun 2017 00:09:19 +0000 Kate 1811984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look smashing, and I love the pics of you and DH dancing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---gatsby-picnic-at-the-national-cathedral#post-1811973 Wed, 31 May 2017 22:39:25 +0000 Laurie 1811973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So fun! &nbsp;I remember this from last year. &nbsp;I must put a reminder on my cal for next May to look into this event! &nbsp;You look adorable! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---gatsby-picnic-at-the-national-cathedral#post-1811967 Wed, 31 May 2017 22:16:44 +0000 NancyW 1811967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>'Say it's only a paper moon...". The dress, the cloche, and the shoes are perfect and perfectly charming. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---gatsby-picnic-at-the-national-cathedral#post-1811965 Wed, 31 May 2017 21:58:52 +0000 Angie 1811965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW. Killer allround. That dress was perfect.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---gatsby-picnic-at-the-national-cathedral#post-1811962 Wed, 31 May 2017 21:45:17 +0000 Carla 1811962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfect dress for the occasion. Lovely, lovely outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---gatsby-picnic-at-the-national-cathedral#post-1811958 Wed, 31 May 2017 21:04:30 +0000 The Cat 1811958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Adorable. Very cute 20s vibe. </p>