https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---mom-on-the-go-to-work Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 18 May 2026 19:09:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---mom-on-the-go-to-work#post-807657 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:03:31 +0000 Thistle 807657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beth Ann - I never wear button downs. It is basically a bust issue. I have not been able to find one at a price point I am willing to pay that fits properly. If they fit through the bust, they hang like a tent. At around the $200 price point this gets rectified, but as we may or may not have another baby, I am not willing to invest (our first baby really changed.</p> <p>I love jackets - the way they look, the way they up the style quotient of an outfit. These are huge holes in my wardrobe, and I am actively on the prowl for them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---mom-on-the-go-to-work#post-807480 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 04:58:30 +0000 Beth Ann 807480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely sweater --- and it is helpful to post often. Sometimes I get the best feedback from looks that need a little somethin' somethin'! I think you would do well to invest in some longer scarves and neckalces to bring interest up to your face. Also, do you wear jackets or woven blouses much? I love knits, and wear them for their comfy look and ease of care, but I love the structure in the shoulders and vertical lines of my woven blouses and jackets and have added to this part of my wardrobe since YLF. Because I run warm and like to move a lot, I like lightweight floaty wovens best. Don't know if this is helpful, but I though I'd throw it out there! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---mom-on-the-go-to-work#post-807322 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 02:20:14 +0000 Jaime 807322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lots of good suggestions. Definitely like scrunching the sleeves and a blouse underneath. Burgundy is a great color for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---mom-on-the-go-to-work#post-807314 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 02:05:40 +0000 Anonymous 807314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Trying again to add pics. ETA: Not sure what my issue is </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---mom-on-the-go-to-work#post-807309 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 01:58:33 +0000 Anonymous 807309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i do wear bracelets too,just not on the hand which I grab my mouse with.</p> <p>As far as spicing up, dang, you have the perfect blank canvas there. What about a layering blouse like in #1 and # 2? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---mom-on-the-go-to-work#post-807178 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:05:37 +0000 Thistle 807178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will have to check into the cuff/watch thing. I love the look of a chunky gold cuff, but I have not put one on my list because of the computer issue.</p> <p>While I one day strive to have weekend style, right now my focus is on work. Baby steps! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---mom-on-the-go-to-work#post-807175 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:01:23 +0000 Anonymous 807175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I too find bracelets jangly when working on a computer, but always wear a chunky watch. Maybe because it fits close to the wrist, it isn't as bothersome. Ditto the comments on you in burgundy...it's a great color on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---mom-on-the-go-to-work#post-807107 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:42:38 +0000 Angie 807107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Echoing the ladies that you look great in burgundy! I type on a computer with shirt cuffs very frequently - AND I wear wrist braces! It can be done no problem at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---mom-on-the-go-to-work#post-807014 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:20:30 +0000 Suz 807014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've already got great suggestions but I will just add that my work at home outfits are simple like this, too. And I understand about your disinclination to wear a cuff at the computer. Although I do have one that I like to wear -- I am not sure why it doesn't seem to interfere with things. Maybe you can experiment. I think bangles are much worse for that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---mom-on-the-go-to-work#post-807000 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:12:15 +0000 Amy 807000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a great color on you. I like the suggestions you've received. Scrunching the sleeves will help liven this up. I firmly believe fun shoes can make even the most basic outfit awesome. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---mom-on-the-go-to-work#post-806979 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:01:22 +0000 Inge 806979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely outfit indeed, and I agree that the burgundy is a wonderful colour on you. Love all the extra ideas from the other lasses. You could also try a patterned or colour-blocked shoe or bootie to add visual interest or switch things up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---mom-on-the-go-to-work#post-806943 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 20:45:33 +0000 kimlee 806943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thistle - The burgundy color looks wonderful on you. I too work at a computer all day and find cuffs and other braclets to be bothersome. I think a chuky gold necklace or perhaps a scarf with a gold pin would look fab. Just keep asking and the fab ladies of YLF will give lots of helpful feedback and before long you'll be at the next level. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---mom-on-the-go-to-work#post-806939 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 20:43:15 +0000 Thistle 806939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a white long sleeved v-neck I could have worn underneath. Thanks for the tips, I will totally do that next time!</p> <p>As for the cuffs, I will have to think on that. I ususally wear nothing on my arms as I am at a computer all day long, so they tend to drive me nuts and get put in my desk drawer by 9am!</p> <p>Could easily add a necklace though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---mom-on-the-go-to-work#post-806925 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 20:29:55 +0000 texstyle 806925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Isis said - plus maybe a long pendant necklace and I agree the pants could be a bit longer with those shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---mom-on-the-go-to-work#post-806913 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 20:11:34 +0000 pil 806913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks nice on you Thistle. I don't have any suggestions different than those that have already been made other than to echo that the burgundy is a nice color on you. Hope your daughter feels better! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---mom-on-the-go-to-work#post-806907 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:55:17 +0000 Isis 806907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just had another idea! If the underlying white v-neck is long-sleeved, you could pull those sleeves down, scrunch up the burgundy sweater, and then fold the white sleeves back so they make a "cuff" for the burgundy sweater. This will also help break up the solid line of the burgundy sweater sleeves lining up with the bottom of the sweater.</p> <p>Here's an example from today's blog...except it's a button-down, but you get the idea! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---mom-on-the-go-to-work#post-806887 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:32:29 +0000 kellygirl 806887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a huge burgundy fan. I also love simplicity. I think you could easily add a cuff or a necklace or a scarf just to elevate it from good to great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---mom-on-the-go-to-work#post-806880 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:20:12 +0000 Isis 806880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the layered v-necks! </p> <p>Things to add:</p> <p>scrunch the arms of your sweater to expose some forearm, and add a gold watch (or other interesting watch).</p> <p>you could also add a scarf if you like to wear them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---mom-on-the-go-to-work#post-806879 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:20:05 +0000 goldenpig 806879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love that burgundy color on you! It's one of my favorite colors this season! You look great! How about adding a necklace or bracelet? Also it's hard to tell from the pic, but maybe the hems of your pants might need to be let out a little--they might be a little short. You want the hems to fall about 1/2 inch from the floor so if your shoes have a heel like that, the pants have to be longer.</p> <p>Hope your daughter feels better soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---mom-on-the-go-to-work#post-806873 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:13:07 +0000 Thistle 806873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As part of my fashion resolution, I promised myself I would post more WiWs in my style journey. Then my DD gets sick and I am racing to find something for work. So, I went to a fall back, but added in some YLF touches, like layering the V-necks.</p> <p>Wine Sweater - Banana Republic<br /> White t-shirt - GAP<br /> Grey "skinny" trousers - Talbots<br /> Booties - Tayrn Rose </p> <p>Any suggestions on taking this to the next level welcome! </p>