https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---keeping-it-real-in-the-new-shorts Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:27:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---keeping-it-real-in-the-new-shorts#post-1258956 Fri, 23 May 2014 06:43:33 +0000 Astrid 1258956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone! :)</p> <p>@torontogirl<br />These shorts fit perfectly without a belt for a change, so I probably would have been tempted to leave it off even if I had one. I'm belting almost all of my other pants right now because they're all too big in the waist. It's a good thing slouchy is in! </p> <p>@Eva<br />They are rather widelegged so they wouldn't stay rolled or cuffed, I tried it. I do have one cut off pair I need some help with, I think I'm going to post pics when I have time.</p> <p>@Shannon<br />Actually your post inspired me to see this as a conscious decision. When I read about your purge and how comfort is key I just knew that I would stress out so much less if I could just relax about it all. Because I do have some things to wear, even if they're not perfect or exactly in what I see as my style. But I will be dressed and I will look fairly pulled together and I will be comfortable going about my day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---keeping-it-real-in-the-new-shorts#post-1258793 Fri, 23 May 2014 02:04:30 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1258793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Astrid - these shorts look amazing on you! Love them with the stripes. And I adore your attitude about getting dressed </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---keeping-it-real-in-the-new-shorts#post-1258780 Fri, 23 May 2014 02:00:14 +0000 Elizabeth P 1258780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You dyed those shorts? Wow! They look great, as do you. I do think a belt would add a little something to the overall outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---keeping-it-real-in-the-new-shorts#post-1258777 Fri, 23 May 2014 01:57:51 +0000 E 1258777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great casual summer look! I love that you rescued those shorts via dyeing them too, so resourceful. :)</p> <p>I think a belt would look nice but only when you find the right one! Have you tried rolling/cuffing the shorts at all? That might be a fun variation too&nbsp;to make you feel like you're wearing a different look (I know you're frustrated with the smallness of your wardrobe right now). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---keeping-it-real-in-the-new-shorts#post-1258776 Fri, 23 May 2014 01:57:19 +0000 Jaime 1258776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---keeping-it-real-in-the-new-shorts#post-1258710 Fri, 23 May 2014 00:40:27 +0000 Karie 1258710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I sometimes forgo the belt even though there are belt loops. I think your outfit looks great as is! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---keeping-it-real-in-the-new-shorts#post-1258689 Fri, 23 May 2014 00:17:09 +0000 rachylou 1258689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super cute </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---keeping-it-real-in-the-new-shorts#post-1258610 Thu, 22 May 2014 23:04:01 +0000 Aida 1258610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks great Astrid! I don't think a belt is <i>needed</i> though it would add a little interest; I like the double-button detail myself I am glad you are giving yourself permission to get dressed and get on! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---keeping-it-real-in-the-new-shorts#post-1258422 Thu, 22 May 2014 19:12:28 +0000 Helena 1258422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like it - classic casual, my fave I think a belt could be a nice (but not necessary)&nbsp;finishing touch ... but this is coming from someone who almost always intentionally skips the belt because I find them uncomfortable. So take that advice with a great heap of salt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---keeping-it-real-in-the-new-shorts#post-1258395 Thu, 22 May 2014 18:26:18 +0000 Astrid 1258395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've come back out of my wardrobe, so to speak. Just purged two small bags with worn out things. It felt strange to part with a lot of pieces when I knew I won't be able to shop for replacements immediately! But they were all worn out or ill fitting and I didn't wear them anymore because I didn't feel good in them. On the positive side I can now really see what I have! </p> <p>And I'm really glad you all like the outfit! So thanks, everyone. I think I'm going to shop for a nice belt, this definitely falls in the category of small things I gave myself permission to buy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---keeping-it-real-in-the-new-shorts#post-1258357 Thu, 22 May 2014 17:34:37 +0000 Gracie 1258357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your attitude for easy summer dressing. The dye job turned out great, they are indeed New shorts. I think a belt will really look great with the outfit giving it an extra finishing touch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---keeping-it-real-in-the-new-shorts#post-1258351 Thu, 22 May 2014 17:24:34 +0000 amiable 1258351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks to me like a perfect summer wardrobe. &nbsp;And I need to give myself the same permission - it would simplify my life and make me stop "needing" new things. &nbsp;I want to be very close to SYC this summer (I'll probably replace worn out sandals). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---keeping-it-real-in-the-new-shorts#post-1258336 Thu, 22 May 2014 17:15:45 +0000 Anonymous 1258336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great look! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---keeping-it-real-in-the-new-shorts#post-1258335 Thu, 22 May 2014 17:14:51 +0000 Angie 1258335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look terrific. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---keeping-it-real-in-the-new-shorts#post-1258332 Thu, 22 May 2014 17:13:05 +0000 JAileen 1258332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The shorts turned out great! I didn't expect them to, because you know dyeing and all. And I love stripes, so very nice summer uniform. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---keeping-it-real-in-the-new-shorts#post-1258297 Thu, 22 May 2014 16:37:04 +0000 Alassë 1258297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A belt might be nice, but it's pretty good without. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---keeping-it-real-in-the-new-shorts#post-1258240 Thu, 22 May 2014 15:21:10 +0000 celia 1258240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the outfit!<br />Personally I would like to see a belt with it but is fab as is. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---keeping-it-real-in-the-new-shorts#post-1258232 Thu, 22 May 2014 15:03:24 +0000 shedev 1258232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The shorts turned out great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---keeping-it-real-in-the-new-shorts#post-1258205 Thu, 22 May 2014 14:25:06 +0000 Astrid 1258205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Jackie!</p> <p>Thanks Glory! Yes, these are the dyed shorts. I did think I should have added a belt, I've broken the 'no unfilled belt loops rule'. Oh well.</p> <p>Thanks Texstyle! Yes, I'm going to keep my eyes open for an inexpensive one that looks nice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---keeping-it-real-in-the-new-shorts#post-1258200 Thu, 22 May 2014 14:16:14 +0000 texstyle 1258200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this is a great summer "uniform" to have - looks comfortable but still polished. Love that striped tee with the "new" shorts. A belt isn't absolutely needed but maybe you'll come across one at some point that is the right $ and then you can of course try it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---keeping-it-real-in-the-new-shorts#post-1258186 Thu, 22 May 2014 14:00:11 +0000 Glory 1258186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are these the dyed shorts? They are completely fab with the striped. I would go with a belt for the tuck.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---keeping-it-real-in-the-new-shorts#post-1258183 Thu, 22 May 2014 13:57:00 +0000 jackiec 1258183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great! </p> <p>"Just give myself permission to just get dressed in the morning and then go about my day." Absolutely love this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---keeping-it-real-in-the-new-shorts#post-1258178 Thu, 22 May 2014 13:52:58 +0000 Astrid 1258178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>With the weather we're having right now I was glad to throw on the 'new' shorts today. This is probably more or less what I'm going to look like this summer. I've been very anxious about my summer wardrobe, but with starting SYC I decided that I'm just going to relax about it and give myself permission to just get dressed in the morning and then go about my day.</p> <p>I'm going to sort my wardrobe this afternoon, I hope having the usable stuff in order and all sorted will help me getting dressed in the next few weeks. </p> <p>ETA</p> <p>Do you think this needs a belt? Thing is I'm down to using my one black belt with pants and that one really is too long.</p>