https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---something-is-off Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:46:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---something-is-off#post-2302221 Sun, 15 Jan 2023 11:10:34 +0000 The Cat 2302221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the colours. And they are gorgeous on you. As others have said, keep all these items and try remixing them with more "fluid" items. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---something-is-off#post-2302210 Sun, 15 Jan 2023 07:17:58 +0000 Bijou 2302210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like this look, which is a classic with a touch of 1960's mod in the mix. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---something-is-off#post-2302193 Sun, 15 Jan 2023 04:29:04 +0000 Anne 2302193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As most have said, none of the pieces themselves need to be discarded, just not worn together. With this outfit, I'd simply swap out the pants with cropped, wide denim, or anything less structured than the jacket (a fluid skirt is a brilliant idea). You need to mix the jacket with less fitted pieces to attain a fresh look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---something-is-off#post-2302171 Sun, 15 Jan 2023 01:52:34 +0000 Column 2302171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anchie,</p> <p>Do NOT get rid of these lovely, expensive trousers! With a turquoise shell or tee, you can create a column of color and wear with the very same jacket you show.&nbsp;</p> <p>Also: Don't you have a matching jacket? The matched suit is all the rage, with white, black, or other matching support acts (like your citron top and footwear). Some lines are showing more cropped tapered trousers with blazers, but ankle-length can also be found. And color-blocking the bright pant with a different solid color on top (matching jacket and shell in a color different from the pant) is also current, as is column of color underneath with contrasting jacket on top. See the following images:&nbsp;<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nordstrom.com/s/jocalia-double-breasted-jacket/7255854?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;breadcrumb=Home%2FAll%20Results&amp;fashioncolor=Blue&amp;color=474">https://www.nordstrom.com/s/jo.....rsonalized</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.anntaylor.com/cat5490002?loc=INGRID_Suiting_SuitingBOM&amp;ICID=INGRID_Suiting_SeptBOM">https://www.anntaylor.com/cat5.....ng_SeptBOM</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.anntaylor.com/the-high-waist-ankle-pant-in-double-knit/598417?skuId=33977843&amp;defaultColor=8636&amp;prodId=598417&amp;currency=usd&amp;cid=PLA_AT_GGL_BRD_PMAX_AT_GGL_RTN_Suiting%7CSuiting&amp;ogmap=PLA%7CRTN%7CGOOG%7CSTND%7Cc%7CSITEWIDE%7CCORE%7CPMAX_AT_GGL_RTN_Suiting%7CSuiting%7C%7C18209833605%7C&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIj_rLnrnI_AIViStMCh1iSwG-EAsYBSABEgLks_D_BwE&amp;selectedColor=8636">https://www.anntaylor.com/the-.....38;default</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.the-sun.com/lifestyle/5731794/twin-fashion-pros-ways-wear-everyday-clothes/">https://www.the-sun.com/lifest.....y-clothes/</a>&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---something-is-off#post-2301767 Fri, 13 Jan 2023 09:34:02 +0000 lyn67 2301767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Anchie, and you can always try that jacket to some more voluminous say pleated midi skirt- that is how I like to update my shorter jackets right now, but great inspo in the Vogue, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---something-is-off#post-2301764 Fri, 13 Jan 2023 09:16:46 +0000 lyn67 2301764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see what you are concerned about, to start off I find the bouclé blazer a bit short for using with pants in general (for my liking) but maybe try higher waisted wider legs like other suggested? Or, you can&nbsp; insert a longer crisp (cotton) or flowy silk white shirt peaking out from under the jacket and see what feels like to the blue pants? Otherwise great colors and particluar items worth to work with them around a bit more! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---something-is-off#post-2301505 Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:21:45 +0000 anchie 2301505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will try all your suggestions and post ‘improved’ outfits for your feedback maybe next week.<br /> I am also thinking that I may need some silhouette refresh. All my sweaters are mostly classic, and I don’t have any wide leg full length pants. My blazers are also classic and not oversized but that I am not sure that I can pull off. I am trying not to shop at the moment but when I do I will keep in mind to look for something more current. I never have problem wearing the loudest colors but I am slow adopter of new silhouettes and some I have completely skipped in the past. I never wore long over lean, leggings or skinnies, mini skirts, any of previous iterations of oversized or architectural styles. I may feel more like myself in bright lime pant suit in classic silhouette then in a white pussy bow blouse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---something-is-off#post-2301472 Thu, 12 Jan 2023 04:24:29 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2301472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You said you’d rather pull from what you have than get new things. How about these? You could try the cropped powder blue boucle jacket with the print blouse &amp; the pants, but idk if the blues work together </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---something-is-off#post-2301418 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 22:01:33 +0000 Suz 2301418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Colours are gorgeous on you! Love! And I suggest what Jussie, kkards, and Angie said!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---something-is-off#post-2301395 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 19:49:48 +0000 Anonymous 2301395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the outfit, but also the pieces are definitely worth a remix with fluid ones. Love the color of the pants! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---something-is-off#post-2301363 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 18:06:17 +0000 Cardiff girl 2301363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven’t read the responses so l can give my unbiased opinion.l think that the jacket is very current.l see these coming through in retail for spring as they do every year,a Chanel style jacket is always in fashion.Because it’s cropped l think you need to balance your silhouette with a wider leg trouser or a longer skirt,think midi.Then think about some fashionable footwear and you are sorted!<br />l really like the blue trousers but l would put them with a longer line jacket that’s not too fitted.l think the modern style is fluidly fitted nothing too tight and contrast between the volume on top and below but you probably already know this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---something-is-off#post-2301360 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 17:59:10 +0000 rachylou 2301360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very interesting about fluidity. I do see how wide-leg trousers would spice things up. Or maybe a longer sweater so the top half of the outfit isn’t so separate from the bottom half. I think for me the key thing is the jacket hides the sweater a lot, so that the boots are kinda out there on their own. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---something-is-off#post-2301353 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 17:39:57 +0000 RobinF 2301353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't get rid of them! Great pieces! I agree with the suggestions for mixing them up but also think they look nice as you have them. The boots and glasses make it look very modern to me.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---something-is-off#post-2301344 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 16:14:11 +0000 Dee 2301344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes I agree with the suggestion of pairing it with a wider trouser either full length or cropped, just like in last week’s post about wide pants and short jackets.&nbsp;<br />All your pieces on their own are really fab and could be recombined in the different ways others have suggested already. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---something-is-off#post-2301340 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 16:00:26 +0000 Carla 2301340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Jussie wrote. &nbsp;FWIW, I’ve been working my way through the S/S 2023 runway shows via Vogue (shown in October 2022) and the resort and pre-fall shows as they drop in order to get a fix on trending silouhettes. &nbsp;Pant silouhettes range from full length wide (Max Mara) to leggings (Raf Simons) and everything in between (Ralph Lauren, Hermes, etc.) &nbsp;What seems ‘hottest’ or ‘trendiest’ at the moment are lower waists and cargo pants (lots of pockets) - however not necessarily work appropriate for a conservative office. &nbsp;Jacquemus 2022 did a lot of looks with the exact blue colour of your pants. &nbsp;Pants with this slimmer silouhette under long tunics or dresses was a ‘thing’ again in the shows.</p> <p>Channel always recycles their classic jacket, and styled it with wide leg pants in their F/W 2022 show. &nbsp;Interestingly, Givenchy showed that exact jacket silouhette in their S/S 2023 show. &nbsp;</p> <div><br /></div><div>I’m no where near finished with the shows, and would defer to Angie vis a vis what is hot at the moment, however I would suggest you keep the jacket and bottoms, and experiment some more. &nbsp;<br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---something-is-off#post-2301332 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 15:27:47 +0000 Irina 2301332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Anchie</b>, if you have a wardrobe full of classics, then maybe adding a couple of trendier items will make it more wearable and refreshed? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---something-is-off#post-2301320 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 15:05:40 +0000 Angie 2301320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is super cute! Nothing off about it, <b>anchie</b> :)&nbsp;</p> <p>As <b>kkards </b>and <b>Jussie</b> mentioned - break up the items if you need an on trend refresh. Remix them with <i>fluidity.&nbsp;</i> <ul> <li>Wear the jacket with wide crops, full length wide legs, barrel legs &nbsp;carrot pants, lantern pants, baggy cargo pants, BF jeans, flared skirt or flared dress.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Wear the pants with something less fitted and more fluid. Could be a refined jumper too.&nbsp;</li> </ul> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---something-is-off#post-2301300 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 13:52:10 +0000 anchie 2301300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are all absolutely right! Some wider pants with jacket, and some less classic top for the pants.<br /> I must say I am not the trendiest dresser. My wardrobe is mostly classic and I don’t have many oversized items. But sometimes I am not sure when classic becomes dated looking and needs little refresh or tweaking. I don’t want to invest more to make this two items more wearable, but thinking hard if I already have something along lines of your suggestions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---something-is-off#post-2301299 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 13:32:47 +0000 Irina 2301299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m joining the suggestion to try the jacket with wider pants. I don’t know if you have roomier, slouchy cream sweater to wear with pants. Or an oversized vest plus a fitted top/shirt.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---something-is-off#post-2301296 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 13:17:02 +0000 Indigoprint 2301296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A Chanel jacket is always an on-trend classic. Just yesterday I admired a woman at the grocery store. She wore a column of black with fluid pants and a Chanel jacket, two gold chains and the most fabulous kitten heels I have ever seen. I just had to compliment her.<br />Do you have a blue topper that would provide that column under your jacket? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---something-is-off#post-2301293 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 12:27:31 +0000 kkards 2301293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nodding along with Jussie. As is the outfit is good, but if you want to make each piece feel more current, I’d break it up. That Chanel jacket is fab, and I’d love to see it with wide legs pants, or cropped pants or a midi skirt. The pants would update well with a longer jacket or cardigan </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---something-is-off#post-2301286 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 10:32:59 +0000 bella 2301286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just found an article:&nbsp;<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vogue.fr/fashion/galerie/diaporama/12-ways-to-wear-a-chanel-jacket/51020">https://www.vogue.fr/fashion/g.....cket/51020</a><br />6,7,8, and 11 look contemporary to my eye.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---something-is-off#post-2301284 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 10:28:53 +0000 bella 2301284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually like this outfit. That said, I have an open-front Chanel-esque blazer as well. I like it and was looking for ideas on how to style it on Pinterest. I realized unfortunately that they are not around that much, even though it is a classic style.&nbsp;&nbsp;There are a lot of double-breasted blazers with gold buttons. For my part, I think I will pair it with balloon jeans for an updated look. And the pants would look good with a longer jacket or a cropped voluminous sweater.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---something-is-off#post-2301283 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 09:43:29 +0000 Jenni NZ 2301283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh goodness I never care! I was considering doing a post about how half my wardrobe is over 5 years old.<br /> But then I am not into trying to look “on trend” and don’t care if my silhouettes are not the most current. If I still like the clothes, I just wear them.<br /> I think everything looks fab, but do appreciate that might not help you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---something-is-off#post-2301277 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 09:09:19 +0000 Star (Lise) 2301277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Jussie said.&nbsp; You do look classically fab though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---something-is-off#post-2301267 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 08:32:48 +0000 Sally 2301267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually think the outfit looks nice. As Jussie has pointed it out the jacket could look good with wide leg jeans/pants and the same boots for a more current look. Those pants are a great colour and yes ditto a white shirt would set them off nicely. I like the boots with them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---something-is-off#post-2301266 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 08:30:24 +0000 slim cat 2301266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wider pants or jeans ( dark wash, flare or wide leg ) could be more "now" look I guess. I love your jacket and that style is current and classic at the same time.<br />I'd wear those fab pants with the sweater with slightly oversized feel - with the same boots ( perfect complement to your hair ). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---something-is-off#post-2301265 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 08:29:48 +0000 Zaeobi 2301265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks nice! But the 'dated' feeling might be from the silhouettes (classic fitted, as you said) &amp; also the colours (black with brights) - could the blue work better tonally (with other blue items)? </p> <p>The white boots &amp; clear glasses feel modern to me, though! Maybe with a similar bag (either clear or cream?) Have you seen the 'vanilla TikTok girl' trend? I guess it's trendy to wear lots of light neutrals together in 2023. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---something-is-off#post-2301264 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 08:27:14 +0000 jussie 2301264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Personally, I think the garments themselves are still fine, I just might consider remixing each of them with something newer and loose-fit or oversized. Those colours look amazing on you. Of course I’m not an expert- just my humble opinion.<br /> I think it’s worth experimenting more.<br /> I think the Chanel jackets are a tricky one to style, but I can see it working with a wide leg blue Jean and white trainers. I think the white boots could easily work with a wider leg jean or pant, or a dress/skirt.<br /> The blue trousers I might consider wearing with an oversized architectural white shirt and some white platform trainers?<br /> I have a similar pair of pants, I absolutely love the colour. They’re a bit difficult to style though but it’s worth it for that bright blue!<br /> Just brainstorming here…. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---something-is-off#post-2301263 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 08:06:18 +0000 anchie 2301263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What do you think about this outfit? Is it dated? I have been trying to wear more of my older items that I kind of neglected in favor of the newer things.<br /> Older meaning 2019 and older. But is it mistake to wear 3 of the older items in one outfit? Only new thing is the sweater which is not even that visible. Or is it maybe because both top and bottom are kind of fitted and classic?<br /> Do you have ideas how to bring this outfit to 2023? Boots could still be fine since snipped toes are still in. But not so sure about this J.Crew jacket and Escada pants? Is it time to pass them on? Or just combine them differently? Colors are more accurate in second photo. This jacket is my only black item, but because of the different colors in pattern it survived big black purge :)</p> <p>P.S. Smudge is on the mirror, not on the pants, sorry about that. </p>