https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---humble-surprises Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 17 May 2026 09:56:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---humble-surprises#post-2024914 Mon, 06 May 2019 02:29:21 +0000 Sal 2024914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice work!!&nbsp; I really like all these looks and it is super rewarding to shop your closet.</p> <p>Pleased the previously unloved booties have found a place.&nbsp; They do look really good here.</p> <p>(Aside - I think Marie Kondo has led to a lot of decluttering and so second hand stores/e-stores etc are getting a lot of stock!!&nbsp; Hence it is harder to sell stuff). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---humble-surprises#post-2024912 Mon, 06 May 2019 02:24:14 +0000 Angie 2024912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great, and gorgeous in soft muted tones like sage and blush. Nice booties, and #4 is KILLER.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---humble-surprises#post-2024830 Sun, 05 May 2019 22:05:51 +0000 Anonymous 2024830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What size are those booties? They look like the right color grey/ brown to compliment my new bison leather bag.<br /> You did a wonderful job of shopping your closet. That pink scarf is a lovely color on you. An optic white topper can come in handy in summer. I often use an optic white jean jacket although last summer I often used a faded-to-pale-blue Jean jacket instead of white and was happy with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---humble-surprises#post-2024818 Sun, 05 May 2019 21:43:53 +0000 Katerina 2024818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are all really great outfits, Liesbeth! How fun that the benchwarmers got promoted now. All looks fabulous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---humble-surprises#post-2024553 Sun, 05 May 2019 01:42:40 +0000 Cindy L 2024553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the look of outfit 3, simple and well put together </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---humble-surprises#post-2024550 Sun, 05 May 2019 01:23:55 +0000 Jaime 2024550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yes the returned consignment item that turns out to be just what you were missing! I love the combination with the black slacks. Jumpsuit is looking great too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---humble-surprises#post-2024549 Sun, 05 May 2019 01:23:04 +0000 rachylou 2024549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are great! Stepping up your game! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---humble-surprises#post-2024480 Sat, 04 May 2019 15:27:56 +0000 Bijou 2024480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a great post and I 100% agree that these previously unloved items really shine with how you have put them together. Your new jumpsuit is especially fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---humble-surprises#post-2024474 Sat, 04 May 2019 14:56:38 +0000 Bonnie 2024474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The pink and burgundy combo looks great and the white topper looks perfect with your new jumpsuit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---humble-surprises#post-2024450 Sat, 04 May 2019 13:51:34 +0000 kkards 2024450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i love when a benchwarmer becomes a star! i've had that happen a number of times....sometimes it just a matter of finding the right supporting pieces and sometimes it just me leaning in to a new&nbsp;silhouette or color...<br />anyway, love the booties with those pants. and the cardi's in #3 and 4 look fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---humble-surprises#post-2024439 Sat, 04 May 2019 11:52:37 +0000 Anonymous 2024439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay for finding the perfect pieces in your closet! They all work really well, but like the burgundy and pink together especially. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---humble-surprises#post-2024372 Fri, 03 May 2019 23:05:48 +0000 Cardiff girl 2024372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love that floral jumpsuit with the cream topper,it’s a fab outfit on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---humble-surprises#post-2024359 Fri, 03 May 2019 22:28:27 +0000 Adriana 2024359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The booties look good. Scarf gives a spring vibe. I like the colors of 3, and a cream topper would be good idea. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---humble-surprises#post-2024351 Fri, 03 May 2019 21:38:41 +0000 Jenni NZ 2024351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow to the booties! They look perfect here. And pretty pink scarf. Yes I try to shop my closet too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---humble-surprises#post-2024348 Fri, 03 May 2019 21:30:53 +0000 Liesbeth 2024348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are some outfits where I personally think I succesfully integrated existing wardrobe items (benchwarmers really) into new outfits.</p> <p>1) cold and rainy weather made me not want to wear my oxfords but rather a sturdier and higher shaft bootie with these pants. These taupe/brown booties I’ve had for 3 of 4 years, but they were a bit too small after my pregnancy (feet grew a size and then went down half a size again) upon which I brought them to a consignment store. There they went unsold so I brought them back home. They are now a bit tight but not terribly so, and they started serving as a backup completer piece for some very specific outfits. When worn with these pants I was amazed how suddenly they shone: the v-shaped shaft was never before so visible. Loving the result.<br /> 2) because of the cold I added a new spring scarf. Pink with burgundy would’t have occurred to me if it wasn’t for my shortage of scarves to choose from with all woolies already packed away. Unexpectedly liked the combo.<br /> 3) i was imagining this outfit with a crisp white or cream structured topper, I even have some on order to try. But the beige cardi was lying around and warm enough, plus works with the booties tonally. I liked the relaxed vibe all in all and was very comfortable, perfect for a low stakes day at the office.<br /> 4) bonus pic of my new statement outfit in action. Still unseasonably cold, so I needed a topper even for the indoors birthday party I was invited too. Again I had dreamt of a white structured topper, but I don’t have one yet so tried everything else in my closet. This white vest has been considered for donation several years in a row because it’s so unassuming and I don’t wear a lot of optical white. I use it every summer occasionally as a last-minute topper over summer sleeveless tops and dresses. Here to my surprise it seemed the perfect complement. Shoes were allright but not essential to get right, as it was a take your shoes off type of party.</p> <p>Lesson learnt: humble benchwarmers can be just the completer piece you need, so best to always first shop your closet!</p> <p>Thoughts and comments are much appreciated. </p>