https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---getting-back-in-the-swing-of-things Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 10 May 2026 11:38:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---getting-back-in-the-swing-of-things#post-624957 Mon, 21 May 2012 03:37:01 +0000 Vicki 624957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These outfits are lovely, Christy, and I particularly love the jacket and top in #5, in fact the total look, and the dress in #2. But, each outfit is perfection in style and you really know yourself and show it!</p> <p>I especially love the way you realistically face those decisions when something isn't working, like the ill-fitting shoes or the cute bag with the not-just-right shape. It's good to move on and get on to what works for you. These photos show it! Outstanding!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---getting-back-in-the-swing-of-things#post-624423 Sun, 20 May 2012 16:34:06 +0000 krishnidoux 624423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look so good in all photos! My personal favourites are 4 and 5. You wear the style so well, it was made for you. Sorry about the camel shoes. But you've got the right attitude. And the right outfits too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---getting-back-in-the-swing-of-things#post-624417 Sun, 20 May 2012 16:27:01 +0000 christy 624417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Theodora - thanks for the suggestion! I did try having them stretched and it just wasn't enough...bummer!</p> <p>Angie - we never actually pinned them and probably should have. But while they aren't quite the right length, I don't think I'll have them taken up any more. However, the next pair will get your eagle eye length approval! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---getting-back-in-the-swing-of-things#post-624348 Sun, 20 May 2012 14:21:17 +0000 Angie 624348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Christy, did we really pin the blue pants that long? To my eye, they would still look better shorter. But then - that's just my opinion. You are free to do as you wish, of course </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---getting-back-in-the-swing-of-things#post-624281 Sun, 20 May 2012 07:27:19 +0000 Deborah 624281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Christy you make me yearn for my days past of corporate dressing *sigh*. I adore everything here. I am sorry about the shoes in #1, they are just gorgeous but I agree if they are not comfortable, they should go.</p> <p>I also hear you re the bag in #3. This would perhaps be more suited to weekend/casual wear??</p> <p>#4 is gorgeous and I can see it with the white button down, specially for work. I love those pants! </p> <p>And #5 is truly elegant. This looks so easy to wear and effortlessly chic.</p> <p>All gorgeous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---getting-back-in-the-swing-of-things#post-624210 Sun, 20 May 2012 03:05:14 +0000 Theodora 624210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous outfits-you look amazing! I love #1 especially.<br /> Now, maybe it's because I am so old that I know these things, but have you thought of bringing the shoes to a shoe-repair place? They can stretch them, if they are made of leather. Or you can get a shoe stretcher, and do it yourself. I have wide feet, so I do it all the time! Doesn't work with fabric, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---getting-back-in-the-swing-of-things#post-624206 Sun, 20 May 2012 02:52:21 +0000 ManidipaM 624206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous bunch of outfits, Christy! Very smart and sharp all through. That leather and olive outfit is a favourite for the silhouette and neutral variations though.</p> <p>I see your point about the bag --- the structure of the stone vs the snakeskin's softness alters the overall vibe of the outfit quite a bit. Maybe the snakeskin's slouch is much too casual or holiday/weekend-ish for your work style.</p> <p>Pity about the shoes, though, especially as nudes *are* so hard to match up. Wishing you good shoe hunting! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---getting-back-in-the-swing-of-things#post-624180 Sun, 20 May 2012 01:30:02 +0000 Jaime 624180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fantastic in each and every one of these outfits. I see what you mean about the bag and it is a shame about the shoes. Regardless you go from more to less casual without missing a beat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---getting-back-in-the-swing-of-things#post-624178 Sun, 20 May 2012 01:21:32 +0000 christy 624178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aw, thanks everyone! </p> <p>Angie, I see the Ann Taylor pants still don't meet your criteria! I did have them shortened - not short enough?</p> <p>Shannon, I'm not at home, so I can't check to be certain but I'm almost positive that I bought the regular, not petite in this dress to get some extra length. I'm 5'2" and usually do wear petite. Just an FYI that you might want to give both a try. If you'd like me to confirm for certain just PM me and I'll let you know when I get home tomorrow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---getting-back-in-the-swing-of-things#post-624141 Sat, 19 May 2012 23:41:36 +0000 Jjsloane 624141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hard to pick a favorite, but 1, 4 and 5 are tops for me. So sad about uncomfortable shoes in 1 as they are cute, but move on. I've learned if they are uncomfortable they must be purged immediately. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---getting-back-in-the-swing-of-things#post-624133 Sat, 19 May 2012 23:30:07 +0000 Angie 624133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Life IS too short to wear uncomfortable shoes. Good job passing on those babies - which will make someone else happy :)</p> <p>Outfits #1, #2, #3 and #5 are 10s!! Just gorgeous, Christy!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---getting-back-in-the-swing-of-things#post-624085 Sat, 19 May 2012 21:59:19 +0000 Kiwichik 624085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree ith NPM no improvement needed you always look so chic and put together. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---getting-back-in-the-swing-of-things#post-624028 Sat, 19 May 2012 19:08:51 +0000 Makrame 624028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous looks! I like the dress and the olive topper but I am especially smitten with #4 and #5. I like how you styled those cropped pants (great color, BTW), and the camel with black and cognac in #5 is delicious! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---getting-back-in-the-swing-of-things#post-624017 Sat, 19 May 2012 18:51:20 +0000 Transcona Shannon 624017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the info on the dress Christy - they no longer have the longer sleeved version on the Nordstrom website but there is a petite version in a lovely colour called Dolphin with cap sleeves that is now sitting on my wish list! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---getting-back-in-the-swing-of-things#post-624011 Sat, 19 May 2012 18:38:42 +0000 MsMary 624011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Each and every one of these outfits looks utterly perfect!! You have such fantastic style!!</p> <p>That said, I agree that life is too short to suffer for cute-but-painful shoes. And although I love the reptile bag, if it's not your style then by all means trade it in for one that suits you better! Who says you can't improve on perfection? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---getting-back-in-the-swing-of-things#post-624002 Sat, 19 May 2012 18:20:06 +0000 Midwest Girl 624002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look AMAZING in all of these outfits. I love your style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---getting-back-in-the-swing-of-things#post-623986 Sat, 19 May 2012 17:37:51 +0000 Anonymous 623986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love all but WOW- #1 !!!! I had to catch my breath. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---getting-back-in-the-swing-of-things#post-623983 Sat, 19 May 2012 17:31:43 +0000 Meredith1953 623983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*Faint* I love all these outfits! You are so chic! I could only wish to aspire to such fabness. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---getting-back-in-the-swing-of-things#post-623961 Sat, 19 May 2012 16:41:32 +0000 christy 623961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks NPM!<br /> Amy &amp; Shannon, that dress in #2 took some convincing by Angie to keep. I felt really self-conscious in it at first because it felt a bit too form fitting. Now I'm really glad I kept it. Shannon, you should give it a shot! The ruching at the waist is a huge plus for my apple shape!<br /> Zapotee, thanks for the hint on the Seychelles. I definitely want to replace these with something similar so I'm off to take a look after this!<br /> Thanks sarah - at least it's a good time of year to be looking for light shoes, right?<br /> MNsara, it took some time to get used to the leather skirt, but now I really love it. I've been surprised at how versatile it is.<br /> Christieanne, I liked the way #4 looked here and will wear it again. For this particular conference, the blue pants were enough of a statement on their own (no one else would have worn them!) so I thought it was appropriate to tone it down a bit. But I will wear this particular combo again soon!<br /> Vix, thanks for the comments on the family photos. I'm thrilled with them and SO glad we did it! Thanks for the suggestion on the shoes - I've actually already taken them to Nordies to get them stretched and it didn't help. Time to let them go.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---getting-back-in-the-swing-of-things#post-623959 Sat, 19 May 2012 16:34:50 +0000 cinnamon fern 623959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are all fabulous - especially #5. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---getting-back-in-the-swing-of-things#post-623941 Sat, 19 May 2012 16:17:49 +0000 Vix 623941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Christy --</p> <p>First, life has been nutty the last month so a very belated comment on your vacation photos (the look in your avatar) -- the family portraits were beautiful and you in that multi-colored top = stunning.</p> <p>From the looks of these photos you didn't have much trouble getting back in the swing at all, ha. </p> <p>They are all great but #1 and #5 are especial favorites. Man, I just love the olive jacket on you...it's a total favorite style of mine that I've yet to make work personally so I will be living vicariously. You are a 40s siren in that jacket with pencil skirt!</p> <p>ps Unless you just want to pass the shoes along, why not take them to a shoe repair shop for stretching? It's generally about $8 and IMextensiveE money well spent. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---getting-back-in-the-swing-of-things#post-623935 Sat, 19 May 2012 16:12:54 +0000 Transcona Shannon 623935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Christy - you look beautiful in each and every one of these outfits. You have such a chic and classic style. I've been eyeing that Suzi Chin dress in pic #2 myself - it looks stunning on you. And I hear you about the shoes - it's unfortunate, but you are right that life is too short! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---getting-back-in-the-swing-of-things#post-623929 Sat, 19 May 2012 16:09:22 +0000 christieanne 623929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Life is way too short to suffer for shoes (especially because there are always more out there) - I so agree. I also understand about your slouchy bag. I did some bag purging recently and it was all my slouchy styles that ended up in the "never use" pile. Python or snakeskin with structure would be a dream. And pop so well against your modern classics! </p> <p>Looks like a great week for you - the cobalt crops with black blazer is my favorite even with the stripes. I do really like the shape of your olive blazer on you as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---getting-back-in-the-swing-of-things#post-623922 Sat, 19 May 2012 16:04:31 +0000 MNsara 623922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, but you rock that leather skirt! I think I have to rpint that one out for my inspiration file -- I have worn my leather skirt once last year and wasn't happy about it all day :-(</p> <p>Every outfit is incredibly polished, proportioned perfectly, flattering (I think you're actually fairly petite, yet you've managed to avoid any stumpifying and come out tall and lean!).</p> <p>I'm enjoying your colored pants here - you still look professional and put together </p> <p>P.S. I'm over the large slouchy bags too. They seem to make an outfit look less put together. . .I think they still look okay enough with a tailored trench coat, but. . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---getting-back-in-the-swing-of-things#post-623921 Sat, 19 May 2012 16:04:05 +0000 sarah 623921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are such gorgeous outfits, Christy. I'm sorry about your shoes - that is a bummer, especially as it's hard to find great nude shoes IMO. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---getting-back-in-the-swing-of-things#post-623917 Sat, 19 May 2012 16:00:02 +0000 Anonymous 623917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are such an inspiration. I love #2 and #3.<br /> I'm sorry to hear those VC did not work out. I cannot deal with uncomfortable shoes. I so understand. I'm not sure if you are looking for a replacement but Seychelles has a shoe very similar to the VCs in #1. The brand is usually very comfortable. I think the style name is clue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---getting-back-in-the-swing-of-things#post-623907 Sat, 19 May 2012 15:45:10 +0000 Amy 623907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chritsty! I love your posts. #1 is outstanding. I really like that olive topper and the leather skirt. It's too bad about the shoes, but you'll be happier with something that doesn't make you hurt.</p> <p>The dress in #2 is fantastic.</p> <p>#3-5 are great too. I see what you mean about the bag, though. It's a little amorphous for your style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---getting-back-in-the-swing-of-things#post-623903 Sat, 19 May 2012 15:37:35 +0000 Anonymous 623903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all of those outfits. </p> <p>They need no improvement. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---getting-back-in-the-swing-of-things#post-623902 Sat, 19 May 2012 15:33:48 +0000 christy 623902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Catching up a bit here! This was two weeks ago, just after getting back from vacation. </p> <p>1. The weather was still a bit cool so I decided to pull out my leather skirt. Probably won't wear it very often as we head into summer. I paired it with my Classiques olive jacket, Foxcroft white button down and Sam Edelman camel heels.<br /> 2. Suzi Chin dress with B Makowsky animal print heels and B Makowsky stone bag.<br /> 3. The first day of a 3-day work conference. Elie Tahari jacket, T Tahari indigo pants, J Jill navy shell under the jacket (which you can't see), Nine West snakeskin print heels, Steve Madden snakeskin print bag.<br /> 4. The conference was business casual, so I decided to wear my Ann Taylor cobalt cropped pants with my Tahari black suit jacket. I actually swapped out the striped top for a white button down which worked much better, but didn't take a picture. The striped top with the cropped pants just felt TOO casual. Worn with BCBG black peep-toe heels.<br /> 5. This was the last day of the conference and a Saturday. Much more dressed down. Gibson black riding jacket, Halogen camel top, Michael Kors black skinny pants, Steve Madden cognac slides.</p> <p>A couple of observations:<br /> 1. The Sam Edelman shoes in #1 have officially made it to the toss pile - they are so uncomfortable that I have to take them off when I'm at my desk. I kept hoping they'd stretch out a bit but it's just not happening - life is too short to wear shoes that hurt, right? 2. I've come to a conclusion about the bag in #3: I love the print - it's so versatile! But I don't love the style. I need a more structured bag - it's now on my list.</p> <p>Thanks for looking and suggestions for improvement always welcome! </p>