https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---summer-lessons Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:26:03 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---summer-lessons/page/2#post-1072722 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 02:54:49 +0000 Jaime 1072722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just beautiful - what perfect neutrals for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---summer-lessons/page/2#post-1072643 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 01:51:24 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1072643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely gorgeous Penny! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---summer-lessons/page/2#post-1072613 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 01:30:25 +0000 Lantana 1072613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tracina, KatieKat, Gingko, thanks for the thumbs up.<br /> Caro, I cant wait to see your rendition of shorter pants/longer shorts.<br /> Niefern, that's a lovely compliment, thank you. I pin looks I like onto one of my private Pinterest boards. You can have three "secret" boards that are for your eyes only.<br /> Sharon I couldn't get a pattern for love or money so yes, I chalked the pattern straight on to the fabric. Plenty of tweaking went on thereafter. Love your updated photo BTW.<br /> CC you are sweet however I fear you would gain a very different perspective if you were to stroll down my main street on any given morning.<br /> Shemarie, I hear you on where the $$ have to go. When yesterday reached 97* I had to come to grips with the prospect of 5 months of heat ahead of me, 3 of them extreme.<br /> Ornella, what can I say? I studied your summer WIWs assiduously and I know well every white pants post you ever posted. Here you see the result of my copying you and numerous other fabbers. Thank you and everyone sincerely for your responses. They mean a lot to me. Penny </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---summer-lessons/page/2#post-1072586 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 01:06:51 +0000 Sharon 1072586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I love this so much! Understated, elegant and cool. <br />I am so impressed that you sewed the top yourself. Did you have a pattern, or have you reached the Jedi Master stage where you can draft one yourself? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---summer-lessons/page/2#post-1072556 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 00:41:31 +0000 Niefern 1072556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel like printing the pic so that I can keep it as a reference! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---summer-lessons/page/2#post-1072428 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 22:24:57 +0000 Caro in Oz 1072428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YLF-est. Love this whole look&nbsp;Penny. The colours are lovely on you &amp; the fit is perfect. I'm trying this length short/pant this summer too thanks to YLF. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---summer-lessons/page/2#post-1072390 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 21:46:34 +0000 Anonymous 1072390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look amazing.&nbsp; Love the up-cycled skirt-to-blouse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---summer-lessons#post-1072386 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 21:41:08 +0000 Classically Casual 1072386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your outfit and the story behind it. And especially the doggy print.</p> <p>So how come all the Aussie women on the forum are so cool?? I want to know what you're secret is... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---summer-lessons#post-1072353 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 20:39:21 +0000 Ornella 1072353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've saved&nbsp;this thread to return to it - I am both in awe and at love. You look fantastic. The white bermudas will be the workhorse for you - all white bottoms are, especially in the Summer.&nbsp;The top you made is so pretty and how smart are you to repurpose the thrifted skirt like that?? This brings a whole new dimension to thrift shopping in my book. Amazing.&nbsp;<br />The sandals are too pretty for words, as simple as that. And with your fantastic hair, what's a girl to do but faint?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---summer-lessons#post-1072325 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 19:42:55 +0000 Ginkgo 1072325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Best summer outfit ever. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---summer-lessons#post-1072309 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 19:08:36 +0000 shemarie 1072309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look wonderful, Penny.&nbsp; I love your outfit, and those sandals are terrific.&nbsp; <i>So</i> beautiful on you!&nbsp; Just this week I've been lamenting not being able to wear sweaters/boots/layers more and have come to the conclusion that I have enough for my short winters.&nbsp; Instead, my wardrobe $ need to go to the things I can wear for the 7 or 8 warm weather months.&nbsp;So, I definitely think I need to adapt your "cool elegance" mantra for my warm climate too...it's perfect! Thank you for sharing!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---summer-lessons#post-1072245 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 17:22:22 +0000 MsLuna 1072245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look amazing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---summer-lessons#post-1072244 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 17:21:40 +0000 Lantana 1072244@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Astrid, thank you, cool elegance is my summer mantra.<br /> RWD, Peri and Marmee, thank you - my sewing skills are not all that impressive, in fact it was my attempt to improve them that lead me in a convoluted way to YLF. A fortuitous move.<br /> Grey Rainbow, I'm chuffed and charmed, thank you and I look forward to seeing your style in action.<br /> Lyn I like that, you make me smile.<br /> Thanks again everyone, Penny </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---summer-lessons#post-1072140 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 14:58:59 +0000 Marmee 1072140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfit! &nbsp;I'm so impressed that you made that top. &nbsp;Yesterday, when shopping for sweaters, I noticed that a lot of sweaters had that shape - shorter in the front to expose the beltline, and longer in the back.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---summer-lessons#post-1072135 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 14:48:24 +0000 Peri 1072135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow!! You made that? Major impressed! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---summer-lessons#post-1072077 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 13:27:31 +0000 Grey Rainbow 1072077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a lovely outfit! The top is so flattering in color and shape. I remember something you wrote a long time ago when I began lurking on YLF, about your hair bring your most distinctive feature and the need to be attentive to its color in outfits (ensembles?). That was an eye-opener! Helped me so much as I try to refine my public presentation. Thanks for sharing your wisdom and inspiration. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---summer-lessons#post-1072008 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 09:11:46 +0000 RunswithDolphins 1072008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a confession.&nbsp; I always peak at the photo first&nbsp; so when I saw your outfit I thought that it looked great, loved the colours and fit.&nbsp; Then I read that you had made renovated the shorts from some old bootcuts and made the blouse from a design you found.&nbsp; What??? You are one talented lady!&nbsp; </p> <p>I immediately loved the sandals on you and then read all about your toe issues.&nbsp; Some of my toes are out of control too so I can entirely relate to your hunt to find the perfect shoes and then the euphoria when you find them.&nbsp; Congrats on the entire outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---summer-lessons#post-1071992 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 06:20:21 +0000 Lyn D. 1071992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are more of a gold nugget than a Penny, Lantana :)<br />What's not to love? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---summer-lessons#post-1071549 Fri, 01 Nov 2013 20:31:59 +0000 Astrid 1071549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it! You look so cool, yet elegant. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---summer-lessons#post-1071545 Fri, 01 Nov 2013 20:29:35 +0000 Lantana 1071545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can you imagine how special it is to wake up on the other side of the world to be greeted by your warm affirmations?<br /> Angie, thank you for giving age a guernsey. I am teary too. This is most emphatically a YLF inspired look. I have never worn pants this length before and it would never have occurred to me to buy sandals that look so impractical (even though they're not). The fabric took my eye thanks to your posts on conversational prints. Previously I would have considered such too juvenile for me.<br /> Parsley, you know I'm a great fan of your style; a thumbs up from you means a lot to me.<br /> Beth Ann, you are so generous. (When are you coming to stay?)<br /> Kelly, Denise, Kate and Malina, thank you lovely people, I'm sure you must recognise your influence here.<br /> Suz you make me smile. I actually am trying really hard to look like you, the result being, it would seem, that I look more like myself! Una's post in off topic is ringing bells here.<br /> JillG, thank you and I sympathise; my hair has a mind of its own too and the only way to make it behave is tokeep it close cropped.<br /> Thank you all again for starting my Saturday on a high note.<br /> Penny </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---summer-lessons#post-1071437 Fri, 01 Nov 2013 19:38:45 +0000 kellygirl 1071437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sheesh, you are so flipping gorgeous I can't stand it. You look so fresh and pretty. Love your schnauzer blouse and your clams. You have nailed a fab summer outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---summer-lessons#post-1071400 Fri, 01 Nov 2013 19:12:44 +0000 JillG 1071400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your mix of neutrals here.&nbsp; The front of the top looks intentional and not too short when tucked into your belt.&nbsp; I wish I could convince my&nbsp;hair&nbsp;to do what your hair does.&nbsp; &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---summer-lessons#post-1071351 Fri, 01 Nov 2013 18:39:03 +0000 Suz 1071351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>White shorts! Taupe top! Terriers! Sandals with shine! Your gorgeous hair!&nbsp;</p> <p>What Angie said. I want to look like you. Elegance, ease, sass and stunning style!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---summer-lessons#post-1071304 Fri, 01 Nov 2013 17:54:56 +0000 Mo 1071304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know I love it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---summer-lessons#post-1071295 Fri, 01 Nov 2013 17:49:27 +0000 Anonymous 1071295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look so beautiful, Penny, and so much like yourself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---summer-lessons#post-1071286 Fri, 01 Nov 2013 17:45:56 +0000 CocoLion 1071286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the soft color combination here and the sandals are gorgeous. &nbsp;I am impressed that you re-worked a skirt into a top! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---summer-lessons#post-1071276 Fri, 01 Nov 2013 17:38:02 +0000 Beth Ann 1071276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How do you do that?&nbsp; How do you glow in all neutrals?&nbsp; Great, creative approach to the bermudas, and the playful top and shimmering sandals are amazing!</p> <p>Your Summer is going to be amazing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---summer-lessons#post-1071251 Fri, 01 Nov 2013 17:25:22 +0000 Parsley 1071251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Who would have thought it possible to look so elegant in a simple&nbsp;shorts and &nbsp;top outfit! I love the white, taupe, and silver color combination- it looks cool and serene for a hot day. The top with the doggies is just great! You are a seamstress extraordinaire! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---summer-lessons#post-1071233 Fri, 01 Nov 2013 17:14:19 +0000 Angie 1071233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want to look like you when I grow up. You are killer stunning, Penny. Such verve and elegance - that only comes with age.</p> <p><b>And there are terriers on your top. </b>I don't have words. Just tears.&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---summer-lessons#post-1070832 Fri, 01 Nov 2013 07:58:45 +0000 carambola 1070832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I'm so impressed you made that top! You look cool and casual, yet elegant and sophisticated. Just lovely. </p>