https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---my-first---be-gentle-with-me Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:08:20 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---my-first---be-gentle-with-me/page/2#post-665251 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 19:45:55 +0000 JulieJohn 665251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! you ladies are all so helpful and kind. I really appreciate your thoughtful replies.</p> <p>Alecia, Annagybe, Lyn67 - re: poochiness - YES! I hate it, never thought about the drape of the fabric. I guess that's the reason. A longer top would be helpful, thanks Lyn.</p> <p>Nanabear, ManidipaM, Lisa - thanks for sweet comments about the bun. It's pretty easy to do - I will maybe do a few snapshots sometime to show how. Lyn67, I rarely wear my hair down cause it is really curly underneath (straight on top - how's that for a weird combo?), and it bugs me to feel it on my neck. I'm always in a ponytail or bun type of do. I'm a bit tomboy-ish in that I don't like to fuss with it, so the up-dos keep it outta my way.</p> <p>Dawn you are so kind.</p> <p>Again, all of you, thanks a million for the warm welcome!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---my-first---be-gentle-with-me/page/2#post-664190 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 08:18:45 +0000 lyn67 664190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hubby is so sweet, pretty bun indeed, the spicy colours team You so well, perfect croped length, just a bit pouch in the crotch area, which I do often have it, also-and never goes away (ha! only if wearring a longer top:-))see what others say, but congrats on your very first WIW!<br /> You look officially Fabulous!!!:-) Wellcome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---my-first---be-gentle-with-me/page/2#post-664090 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 03:24:10 +0000 Lisa 664090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats on your first WIW. Your hairbun is very fun and perfect for a hot day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---my-first---be-gentle-with-me/page/2#post-664085 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 03:19:24 +0000 ManidipaM 664085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a gorgeous, fresh colour combination! Like a whole trayful of tropical fruit sorbets, plus icy white. </p> <p>You've already had great suggestions on pants length and fit; so I'll only say I love your hairstyle! Do you ever wear it down? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---my-first---be-gentle-with-me/page/2#post-664079 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 03:06:53 +0000 annagybe 664079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hate to say it. I'm with Alecia in that fit on the pants is less than ideal. Cuffed below the knee is a good length for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---my-first---be-gentle-with-me/page/2#post-664078 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 03:05:47 +0000 dawn 664078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow I think that this looks really great, and the colors look nice on you. Don't be soo hard on yourself Julie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---my-first---be-gentle-with-me/page/2#post-664069 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 02:33:08 +0000 Nanabear 664069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow you look really good! The colours and patterns work very nicely and I absolutely love the way you do your hair. Teach me someday? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---my-first---be-gentle-with-me#post-664001 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 23:40:52 +0000 Alecia 664001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome to the forum, Julie! You've learned so much already (bookending and proportions) without posting a picture! I agree that the shorter lengths for the pants are better. The colors in the top are gorgeous. I noticed that there's a bit of pooching in the crotch area. I think that mainly has to do with the drape (or lack of) of the fabric. It's something to keep in mind. As I've learned here, it's the little details (minutiae it seems sometimes) that can take something from good to great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---my-first---be-gentle-with-me#post-663982 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 23:07:16 +0000 JulieJohn 663982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, you ladies are just so dang nice! I am overflowing with gratitude and a big goofy smile on my face all day!</p> <p>JR - truer words were never typed... a happy hubby makes for a happy home.</p> <p>Deborah and Lyn D - G'day ladies. You sheilas may be freezing your fannies off down under, but you sure warmed my heart. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---my-first---be-gentle-with-me#post-663979 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 22:57:44 +0000 Lyn D. 663979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome to YLF and a great first W.I.W!<br /> Your thoughtful post and replies are like sunshine to me and my fellow Aussie Fabbers freezing in our dreary winter weather right now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---my-first---be-gentle-with-me#post-663973 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 22:40:12 +0000 Claudia 663973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---my-first---be-gentle-with-me#post-663966 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 22:36:37 +0000 Deborah 663966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How sweet is your hubby! And congrats on your first WIW! You do look fab. The colors of the top are lovely on you and the lenth of the pants in 4 looks perfect. Great bookending with the shoes. I look forward to seeing more from you x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---my-first---be-gentle-with-me#post-663965 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 22:35:46 +0000 JR 663965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for the length in #4. It works really well. And you pull off the hair bun so well. You look happy, hubby was happy, all is right with the world... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---my-first---be-gentle-with-me#post-663964 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 22:33:57 +0000 JulieJohn 663964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks again all, I feel so welcomed and I am basking in your kind comments!</p> <p>Kari - great feedback, thanks! Yeah, my hubby is truly a treasure and I am so grateful.</p> <p>Here's to a great week! Can't wait to see you ladies shine in all your great looks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---my-first---be-gentle-with-me#post-663933 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 21:05:04 +0000 Kari 663933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Julie, thank you for sharing your first photos! So fun to see you and your style for the first time. I really love the warm colors of that paisley top with your coloring. Yay, coral and orange!<br /> I totally agree that the length of the pants is best at the rolled length. I especially like the medium length where it slightly covers the kneecap. If you're not comfortable with the book of rolling up the pants I think it would be great to crop them to that length; you have a much longer leg line when the hem hits closer to your knee. </p> <p>Your husband sounds wonderful and supportive-lucky you! What a boost to hear that first thing in the day. </p> <p>I look forward to seeing more of your fun style and beautiful, exuberant smile in the future. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---my-first---be-gentle-with-me#post-663905 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 19:31:01 +0000 biscuitsmom 663905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aw, thanks, girl! He's my sweet old baby Your new combo sounds intriguing- looking forward to seeing it! You've definitely come to the right place for kind, informative help from other stylish ladies! So glad you found this site.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---my-first---be-gentle-with-me#post-663892 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 19:10:53 +0000 JulieJohn 663892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am overwhelmed by your kindness - many thanks to all of you!</p> <p>Beth Ann - thanks for the tips on working these colors into another outfit. You got me thinkin' and I'm gonna try something together I never would have before. A rosy pink tee with an orange over blouse. I'll keep you posted on that, thanks for the inspiration!</p> <p>qpswan - Your comment knocked me out (in a good way)! Made me take another look. Hubs wisdom: "more skin is better". ;~) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---my-first---be-gentle-with-me#post-663888 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 19:00:01 +0000 qpswan 663888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isn't this the best website ever!</p> <p>I think that a length between 4 and 5 would be perfect with your shapely legs. (You look ten years younger than photo 1). Looking forward to seeing more of your WIW's! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---my-first---be-gentle-with-me#post-663887 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 18:55:40 +0000 Anonymous 663887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats on your first WIW, such pretty colors on you! And your husband sounds like a real sweetie-pie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---my-first---be-gentle-with-me#post-663863 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 18:17:27 +0000 Beth Ann 663863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats on your first WIW! I recommend that you keep posting regularly, because it gets easier over time, and I think that, as the forum starts to know you and your personal style better, we become more helpful, as well.</p> <p>This outfit is a wonderful start! I, too, like the pants rolled best, and am just experimenting with PPL myself. The colors in the top are fun and flattering -- so keep working them. I love a good statement top! What about making another outfit using these colors in a colorblock way -- perhaps a solid pink top with, say, an orange polka dot scarf or an orange belt? Which do you have more of already in your closet, pink or orange?</p> <p>Nice to see you, Julie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---my-first---be-gentle-with-me#post-663857 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 18:13:34 +0000 Kiwichik 663857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello lovely lady. That paisley top is lovely on you. Really like the jeans rolled in 4. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---my-first---be-gentle-with-me#post-663854 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 18:10:38 +0000 harmonica 663854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats on your first wiw! Orange and hot pink are so good together and you wear the colours really well! Very fresh and vibrant Also love how you chose white pants. Very summery and crisp. And so nice flowers in #3. Great bookending too! Looking forward to see more of your style </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---my-first---be-gentle-with-me#post-663853 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 18:08:29 +0000 Vicki 663853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>JulieJohn, You look pretty in your orange and pink sandscape and I congratulate on your first WIW. I remember, last year, how I, too, posted with some trepidation. Like Sveta, I think your length in #4 is just perfect and you are already picking up those great Angie tips! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---my-first---be-gentle-with-me#post-663851 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 18:07:13 +0000 Anonymous 663851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look absolutely wonderful. I love the colors and I love the length and width of your pant. You look really good and made me rethink that length of pant. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---my-first---be-gentle-with-me#post-663849 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 18:06:34 +0000 Suz 663849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Look at you in those gorgeous spicy colours! And no wonder your husband loves your bun. It is so sweet! Welcome to WIW!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---my-first---be-gentle-with-me#post-663847 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 18:04:39 +0000 Maria 663847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>cute outfit! I'm an orange fan too. I like the length in no. 4 with the rec to hem the pants instead of rolling. The bun is a cute , cool idea. you have the face shape to pull it off. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---my-first---be-gentle-with-me#post-663843 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 18:00:34 +0000 JulieJohn 663843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jamie - thanks, sweetie! Have a fab birthday! The crops are just dumb old Cherokee from Target, but they have served me well for many a year. They take a lickin' and keep on tickin'. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---my-first---be-gentle-with-me#post-663839 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 17:57:25 +0000 Jamie 663839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, no wonder you love to wear orange and hot pink together -- you look beautiful in those colors! They complement your hair so well. I've been looking for some crops for myself, and I really like yours. They look great on you, and at the length in #4, they are even more terrific! Looking forward to more posts! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---my-first---be-gentle-with-me#post-663838 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 17:57:21 +0000 JulieJohn 663838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon - thank you, very kind! Luv the piglet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---my-first---be-gentle-with-me#post-663834 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 17:53:38 +0000 Transcona Shannon 663834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic first WIW! The colours in your top are glorious on you! So vibrant and pretty! The length of your crops in #4 look fantastic and I like Sveta's idea of hemming them to this length. Looking forward to seeing more! </p>