https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---laying-it-on-thick Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 12:52:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---laying-it-on-thick/page/2#post-990350 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 17:54:38 +0000 harmonica 990350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>wow - beautiful grey scale! YLF </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---laying-it-on-thick/page/2#post-989580 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 23:08:13 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 989580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look breathtaking!&nbsp; &nbsp; Although I feel someone should take you by the shoulders and shake you soundly for phrases like "chunky crayon lower body".</p> <p>It's amazing what a difference swapping shoes and a scarf makes between #1 and #4.&nbsp; I kept clicking back and forth trying to figure out what was different. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---laying-it-on-thick#post-983070 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 21:06:38 +0000 Sarah A 983070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This a great variation on a theme post! I esp. like the tonal look in # 4. So interesting yet cohesive. And I am most impressed with your sewing skills </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---laying-it-on-thick#post-983023 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 20:18:56 +0000 Lantana 983023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks fabbers, it's good to have your thumbs up on this silhouette.<br /> I'll be posting the flared skirt iteration soon to see what you all think of that.<br /> @Elle and Sheila, this thrifted denim jacket is too long here, I can see that now. I have a cropped moto in black, I'll try that.<br /> @Beth Ann, yours is a good idea but I find the fabric is too stiff to crunch. The sleeve just rolls back down again.Darn.<br /> @Makrame, I really like "luxe yet casual". That sits well with me as an aspirational style goal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---laying-it-on-thick#post-982885 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 18:16:17 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 982885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are all beautiful looks on you. The dress is so gorgeous with your coloring and a perfect fit. And you made it? Beautiful job! Maybe that's why it suits you so well! The booties are gorgeous, and I like the flat boots in #1 with it, too. Thanks for these layering ideas. I think Deborah has a good point about the pencil silhouette working brilliantly layered over skinnies. Most of my dresses are a little flared at the hem, so they might not work as well like this. But I can give it a try. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---laying-it-on-thick#post-982855 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 17:45:38 +0000 ElleH 982855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great.&nbsp;I love all of these but since you asked I think a cropped denim might look better.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---laying-it-on-thick#post-982754 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 15:36:04 +0000 Anonymous 982754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I think you well and truly nailed the look. I love it. The silvery greys look fab on you and all 4 iterations work to my eye. How fab that you made the dress too, it's beautiful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---laying-it-on-thick#post-982752 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 15:33:09 +0000 Beth Ann 982752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good to see you again!&nbsp; Of course, I'm sweating here looking at you all bundled up -- we're in a heat wave in Chicago!</p> <p>Love the dress layered over the skinnies.&nbsp; It's both practical for the weather and very flattering to your form and style.&nbsp; Excellent idea to treat the dress as a skirt, btw!</p> <p>How would you feel about scrunching the sleeves in #2? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---laying-it-on-thick#post-982746 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 15:29:14 +0000 Suz 982746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fabulous set of outfits, and how creative to show us the different versions. The dress is a knockout on you! And you have put it to such terrific use. Thank you for the inspiration!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---laying-it-on-thick#post-982744 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 15:27:04 +0000 Cindy 982744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All four incarnations look beautiful on you. And I have to say that I love your hair!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---laying-it-on-thick#post-982734 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 15:18:16 +0000 Sara L. 982734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look great in all the versions you've shown.&nbsp; Those grey booties look great on you and work with pants and bare-legged. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---laying-it-on-thick#post-982715 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 15:10:50 +0000 Thistle 982715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So impressed you amde that dress!!&nbsp; You look so fab in all iterations!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---laying-it-on-thick#post-982714 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 15:10:46 +0000 Sheila 982714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Truly lovely, so much fun seeing you rock your winter looks! I do agree that the denim jacket would be more stylish with the dress if it were shorter... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---laying-it-on-thick#post-982700 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 15:01:34 +0000 Makrame 982700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like all of these! &nbsp;Nice examples of how to get more mileage out of a great wardrobe staple! &nbsp;These looks are luxe yet casual at the same time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---laying-it-on-thick#post-982609 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 13:54:46 +0000 Lantana 982609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gosh Parsley, thanks for your detailed response. I had the guilts over that dress mouldering all winter (no dress up events this year) and I am so pleased to have found a way to wear it for my ordinary life. It is warm and the fabric is like the good grandma I am, firm but forgiving. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---laying-it-on-thick#post-982602 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 13:49:28 +0000 Lantana 982602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Shannon. I'm also thinking the denim jacket is too long here. I didn't see it until I posted, isn't that interesting?<br /> I like the colour of that scarf too. I'm on the hunt for that same blue in a sweater. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---laying-it-on-thick#post-982597 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 13:47:11 +0000 Parsley 982597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I absolutely love this, Penny!<br /> First of all, the colors are so harmonious and gorgeous with your coloring! I think the slim pants work very well under the dress, and you do look snug and warm for a cold day.<br /> Your dress is beautiful, and it looks great either alone or layered with a sweater or jacket. It makes so much sense to do that to increase the versatility of such a beautiful piece. I'm taking notes!<br /> I like the length of your denim jacket over the dress. I know a lot of people here prefer shorter jackets over dresses, but on me I find a length like yours more flattering.<br /> I love your boots, and am noticing that the close fit at the top makes them work well with a dress. Once again, I'm taking notes, because too many of mine give the dreaded "flower pot" look and don't look nearly as nice.<br /> Anyway, you look just fabulous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---laying-it-on-thick#post-982592 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 13:42:37 +0000 Transcona Shannon 982592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Grey is a fantastic color on you Lantana! I also think the color of the scarf in outfit #1 is a stunner next to your beautiful face.</p> <p>IMHO you have nailed the skirt over pants look. I prefer a sleeker fitting skirt as opposed to a full skirt.&nbsp;</p> <p>All versions works but I do think the denim jacket might be a bit long for a dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---laying-it-on-thick#post-982590 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 13:41:59 +0000 pil 982590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are all terrific, Lantana. The denim jacket is such a standard fallback topper for me so I'm really enjoying your layering with the pieces in the other pics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---laying-it-on-thick#post-982574 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 13:33:45 +0000 Lantana 982574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Comforting comments on the silhouette and colours, thank you everyone.<br /> @Lyn and Joy, you are right on about the (lack of) waistband. I found the dress surprisingly comfortable as an underlayer.<br /> @ Ornella, Debra, Ceit, Shevia and Krista - thankyou for taking the time to look at a winter outfit when you're roasting in the heat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---laying-it-on-thick#post-982558 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 13:23:44 +0000 Krista 982558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love every single one of these outfits, Lantana! The skinnies under skirt silhouette with chunky scarf..sigh..... Even in the 40 degree heat we are having, I felt a skip in my heart! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---laying-it-on-thick#post-982555 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 13:23:21 +0000 Jaime 982555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well first off I love the grey tones on you and the light blue scarf just pops brilliantly against them. Every one of these work wonderfully - great booties too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---laying-it-on-thick#post-982548 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 13:20:04 +0000 Anonymous 982548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this outfit, especially #4 with the tonal greys. Very inspiring. I need the right dress or skirt. I wonder if a shift dress actually works better than a skirt because one doesn't have two waist bands?<br /> Great title </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---laying-it-on-thick#post-982521 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 12:49:22 +0000 Anonymous 982521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE THIS! And you made the dress? Wow.</p> <p>I love skinnies under a dress or skirt look. I think you have done it really well here, and your scarf and booties and awesome hair just light it up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---laying-it-on-thick#post-982514 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 12:38:42 +0000 Debra 982514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a lovely dress and you've styled it in 4 different ways!!!<br /> You look great in each of the photos, I liked 1 &amp; 3 both great outfits but suitable for different events. Great looks and colour combinations. Really liked the grey too.<br /> I am thinking copycat outfits </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---laying-it-on-thick#post-982412 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 08:58:12 +0000 Ornella 982412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a treat. No. 4 is beautiful, I love the softness of grey on you.&nbsp;YLF. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---laying-it-on-thick#post-982411 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 08:55:56 +0000 Lyn D. 982411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FAB. look Lantana, and your legs look great with the nude hose and booties.<br />I have done this with a dress also, and find it more comfy without a skirt waistband to contend with. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---laying-it-on-thick#post-982409 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 08:55:36 +0000 Lantana 982409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Lyn for your comment and suggestion. I might be able to get away with a darker scarf but i don't like to go too dark near my face. I should give it a try and just see how it looks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---laying-it-on-thick#post-982406 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 08:52:29 +0000 Lantana 982406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are lovely Deborah. It was during Karie's Orphans Challenge that you encouraged me to try the pants plus skirt idea. It takes me ages to put the ideas I get from the forum into action.<br />BTW, I was in Target today and I could not see one single solitary Deborah-worthy item hanging on their racks. I am now convinced you and I are living in parallel universes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---laying-it-on-thick#post-982403 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 08:49:08 +0000 lyn67 982403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, all that beauty here, Lantana! Love all the incarnations, and would dare to&nbsp;make even more of a contrast with a dark grey/charcoal/black scarf there! Love the dress with denim jacket,&nbsp; my denim jackets are usually&nbsp;bit longer, still love them over dresses.:-) </p>