https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---meh-x-3 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 26 May 2026 14:13:08 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---meh-x-3#post-1825641 Tue, 18 Jul 2017 18:09:21 +0000 Sara L. 1825641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenn - I don't think it's the lack of a third piece. &nbsp;That's never really worked for me. &nbsp;I don't particularly like to layer so don't actually wear many toppers even in the fall/winter. &nbsp;As long as I have interesting shoes and some jewelry, I feel put together. &nbsp;My jewelry choices change between summer and winter. &nbsp;I wear more bracelets in the summer since they can be seen with short sleeves. &nbsp;I wear more scarves in the winter instead of necklaces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---meh-x-3#post-1825383 Tue, 18 Jul 2017 01:19:54 +0000 Laura G 1825383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>What everybody else said: better than you think.</p> <p>#1. The gold necklace and ghillies are perfect with the navy, but I think there's a mismatch between the clear colors and value contrast of the skirt and the muted color and soft texture of the sweater. A skirt like that doesn't play nice with many tops, but a solid white or navy would look crisp and put together and would let the beautiful necklace show up more.</div><div><br /></div><div>#2 is pretty as is, but I think you could give the eye somewhere to land in all those stripes, maybe a more substantial necklace inside the neckline or (since you have a defined waist) a belt.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>#3/4. I think blush pink is a neutral, so that doesn't bother me at all. The color may be a bit muted for that particular top, if you want to get picky, but especially with those black flats, I'd wear it and be happy.&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---meh-x-3#post-1825345 Mon, 17 Jul 2017 22:29:15 +0000 Jenn 1825345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These outfits are better than you think, Sara. I like #2 a whole lot, and that tank in #3 is <i>fantastic</i>. Do you think you're feeling the lack of a third piece? I always feel a little like I'm not trying in the summer when I wear fewer layers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---meh-x-3#post-1825183 Mon, 17 Jul 2017 14:46:34 +0000 Meredith 1825183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Add me to the list of people who think these look great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---meh-x-3#post-1825175 Mon, 17 Jul 2017 14:23:00 +0000 Sara L. 1825175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone! &nbsp;I think my problem with #1 was that I thought the top was too washed out and made the outfit look bland. &nbsp;However, it sounds like it that's not really a problem. &nbsp;I do really like how the color of the shoes and top coordinate. &nbsp;</p> <p>Krishnidoux - I love the idea of wearing the skirt with sneakers. &nbsp;I'm going to give that a try soon. &nbsp;I have some white tops but I'm not sure they'll work - most are too long and don't tuck well. &nbsp;</p> <p>I'm happy the hear that the blush color of the shorts isn't as bad as I thought it was. &nbsp;I love the tank and have been wearing it with white shorts or light blue denim shorts. &nbsp;Unfortunately I'm bad about taking pictures on the weekends when I wear most of my casual short outfits so I don't have any photos of it with other bottoms. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---meh-x-3#post-1825172 Mon, 17 Jul 2017 14:15:33 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1825172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all of these, I don't find them 'meh', at all! &nbsp; Your outfits are kind of what I'm aspiring to this summer - cute, cool, easy, in 90-100F weather. &nbsp; </p> <p>I love the contrast of the black with the blush. &nbsp; Have you experimented with other black tops in other silhouettes? &nbsp; I would try a longer, more relaxed short-sleeve black top, to offset the fitted style of the shorts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---meh-x-3#post-1825155 Mon, 17 Jul 2017 12:54:53 +0000 RobinF 1825155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I quite like #1 and #2 but see what you mean about the shorts. Maybe they would look more "visible" with lower contrast? Cute tank. Super cute shoes in #1, I have some similar that I hesitated to buy but have been wearing a lot and feeling fab in (haha so I guess I'm biased!). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---meh-x-3#post-1825102 Mon, 17 Jul 2017 04:50:59 +0000 Anonymous 1825102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#2 stands out for me. I really like those flats with the outfit.<br /> To my eye the blush shorts in 3/4 look fine and pick up the pink tones in the top, but I understand your reluctance. I passed up peach colored pants that looked like I was not wearing any bottoms from a distance. If that is how you feel, let them go. The cuffing makes them more visible. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---meh-x-3#post-1825100 Mon, 17 Jul 2017 04:32:20 +0000 DonnaF 1825100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The top in #1 looks gray on my laptop!&nbsp; No wonder I have such color problems when ordering items online.&nbsp; I really like the shoes and the shoes on YOU with the dress in #2 -- so maybe the only issue was that the day was too hot for you to enjoy the outfit?&nbsp; And before you give up on the blush shorts (unless the fit really bugs you), I would try them on at various points in the season if your legs change color.&nbsp; To my eye, they have sufficient contrast, but that particular top might look better with white or a more intense color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---meh-x-3#post-1824792 Sun, 16 Jul 2017 02:12:29 +0000 Aquamarine 1824792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the first outfit a lot, too. I understand the issue with tops and skirts, but to my eye this looks fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---meh-x-3#post-1824788 Sun, 16 Jul 2017 02:08:20 +0000 Paula 1824788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sara, I'm wondering what makes these outfits say "meh" to you....When that happens to me, I ask myself questions like these: &nbsp;what's the message I want to communicate with my outfit?; how do I want to feel?; what's keeping me from delivering that message/feeling the way I want to feel in this outfit? &nbsp;What could I change to bring that about? &nbsp;Lots of times, thinking about it in this way will help me adjust the outfit so that I like it, or help me see that it doesn't fit my style anymore. &nbsp;Maybe you've already thought about this....otherwise, just something to consider....:)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---meh-x-3#post-1824786 Sun, 16 Jul 2017 02:04:48 +0000 anne 1824786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like that tank in #3 the best. I don't see the issue with the shorts but maybe that's because my monitor isn't rendering the colour accurately. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---meh-x-3#post-1823536 Thu, 13 Jul 2017 17:39:01 +0000 krishnidoux 1823536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thise shoes in 1... fabulous on you!&nbsp;<br />#1 While I agree this outfit is supercute, I see your point of meh here. I imagine you are seeking to go for a different vibe with this interesting skirt pattern. My feedback is this: you did well to go towards the gold, as it should complement the navy in a "not in your face" way. But once on, gold doesn't bring you as much joy as you expected. I feel you want to play down the skirt's "girly" vibe.&nbsp;Why not try white, and tuck it in?I suggest a bad-ass version: Converse, skirt, sleeveless crisp white shirt or white tee, tucked, and bomber. Or booties, tank and sleeveless denim jacket. Just for fun.&nbsp;</p> <p>#2 This is a fun, fresh summer outfit and you look so good in it. Again, I ee your point with those shoes. I imagine them with cropped pants in a complimentary tone, so they'd pop out, instead of trying to match the same colour. I have such pointy closed toe flat summer shoe and they are very useful with the pants silhouette; not so much with skirts or dresses.</p> <p>#3 Wow, what a nice job you cropped these well. I don't find them too close to your natural tone. Maybe because of the black? But this as it is is a winner to me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---meh-x-3#post-1823511 Thu, 13 Jul 2017 17:11:31 +0000 rachylou 1823511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1 is particularly spectacular!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---meh-x-3#post-1823480 Thu, 13 Jul 2017 16:19:42 +0000 Dianna 1823480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love 1 and 2 as well, although I understand about not wanting to wear closed shoes right now.&nbsp; The print tank top is very pretty.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---meh-x-3#post-1823471 Thu, 13 Jul 2017 16:00:51 +0000 harmonica 1823471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I echo what JuniperGreen said. The flats are awesome and I like how they pick up the blue dress and caramel necklace. Do you have shorts or pants in one of the colours of the print on the tank top? A more saturated pink/blush or green may add some extra attitude to outfit #3. </p> <p>PS Why did I never think of making shorts out of chinos? Great idea! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---meh-x-3#post-1823460 Thu, 13 Jul 2017 15:22:45 +0000 JuniperGreen 1823460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ditto to texstyle, I like #1 a lot and I like #2, as well (do you have a thin belt you could add for an experiment? Or a scarf?).</p> <p>And the tank in 3 is so pretty - do you have white jeans to pair them with or another color pant that plays off of the florals? &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---meh-x-3#post-1823427 Thu, 13 Jul 2017 14:08:03 +0000 texstyle 1823427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually really like #1 a lot - and I love the shoes with it! Gold and navy is one of my favorite combos. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---meh-x-3#post-1823420 Thu, 13 Jul 2017 13:56:29 +0000 Sara L. 1823420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's a collection of outfits that I think are fine, but not great. &nbsp;I wouldn't re-wear them.</p> <p>#1 - This skirt is always tough for me because it needs a shorter top and I don't have any in the right colors. &nbsp;I tried it with this gold sweater (which ends up looking beige) and it's...fine. &nbsp;</p> <p>#2 - These are new flats that I thought would look cute with the flared skirt but again it's just...fine. &nbsp;Also, closed toe shoes are too hot for this time of year. &nbsp;I like the shoes but think they'll have to wait for cooler temps before they're in my regular rotation.</p> <p>#3 - I cut off a pair of blush crops that were hand-me-downs and never fit quite right. &nbsp;I'm not sure I like how close the blush is to my skin tone. &nbsp;I didn't notice that issue when they were longer. &nbsp;I don't hate it, but I don't love it either. &nbsp;I'm haven't figured out what I'm going to do with the shorts.</p> <p>Thanks for looking and any comments or suggestions are more than welcome. </p>