https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---the-casual-classic-look Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 21 May 2026 23:44:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---the-casual-classic-look#post-775806 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:41:05 +0000 Aida 775806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh I like the idea of layering over a curved-hem top, that would really change the look up. I'm also wondering if there's not the textile interest you usually have. Maybe a velvet blazer instead? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---the-casual-classic-look#post-775333 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:33:28 +0000 Suz 775333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you layer the sweater over a shirt that has a curved hem, I think you will like this a whole lot better. And switch out the scarf, as others said. And change the shoes for some that make you feel fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---the-casual-classic-look#post-775325 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:12:07 +0000 Asingh 775325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jeneva, I like the look but I agree that the sweater is a little short. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---the-casual-classic-look#post-775061 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 05:51:17 +0000 DonnaF 775061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the color of the sweater on you, but in addition to being too short for the outfit, the style doesn't seem feminine enough or somehow too crisply sporty. Also, I'm not too keen on the stitching on the jeans being quite so contrasty; it seems too casual or sporty for you. The scarf, OTOH, to me says, *Jenava*. </p> <p>I *need* round toes as much as you hate them! Don't you love this world? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---the-casual-classic-look#post-775058 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 05:48:44 +0000 Jenava 775058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good idea, Sveta. I love to layer knits, but I've never layered this one! I'll give it a go... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---the-casual-classic-look#post-775031 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 05:15:49 +0000 Sveta 775031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenava, I think it is a combination of sweater length and horizontal high contrast stripes on it BUT it is and ideal length to layer over a longer button shirt - look I really like lately. Have you tried it with a white shirt - I think it will look great!<br /> As for the booties - how you feel in them is more important than how they really look. If they don't make you feel fab back they must go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---the-casual-classic-look#post-774962 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 03:51:14 +0000 Anonymous 774962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you don't like this because it just doesn't compare with other killer looks you've put together. The top does seem a bit short and if you don't love the shoes you are never going to make them work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---the-casual-classic-look#post-774953 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 03:43:17 +0000 JR 774953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Why it didn't work? Hmm. I find the thicker stripes at the wrists and hem rather distracting in this outfit. The scarf is too shy, it can't hold its own with the vivid contrasts around it. And this is a very laid-back kind of outfit and the hair is not. I think the whole thing would have worked better even so with a longer, straighter jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---the-casual-classic-look#post-774880 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 02:13:33 +0000 bj1111 774880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>this look is not you. nuff said. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---the-casual-classic-look#post-774871 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 02:01:32 +0000 Jenava 774871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, weird, my comment posted to the wrong post! GREG! Help! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---the-casual-classic-look#post-774867 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 01:58:31 +0000 Jenava 774867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>shevia, no doubt. I just couldn't get over those darn round toes all day! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---the-casual-classic-look#post-774860 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 01:50:46 +0000 Jaime 774860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, I hate to besmirch Naot but I do think the shoes have a part in your feeling of unfabness. They are very nice shoes, but they are just not at the level to which you have become accustomed, imho. I love the color of the top on you but agree with everyone who suggested playing with the length of the jacket and shirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---the-casual-classic-look#post-774856 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 01:46:44 +0000 Jenava 774856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Diana, I also just, um, spent some money on a pair of Vince olive pants so now the Naot's HAVE to go back for the budget's sake! I do love your boots, though...I think if these came up higher on my leg I'd like them better. It's like they are trying to be dressy but just have too casual of a shape.</p> <p>RR, this happens to be a sample sale purchase - cashmere from Faconnable that I paid $25 for! I don't think it's shrunk but I probably just got, you know, bigger. LOL. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---the-casual-classic-look#post-774852 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 01:43:36 +0000 Diana 774852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this has potential! I would either try a longer jacket or a longer shirt (but not both) because right now it seems like all your horizontal lines (shirt hem, jacket hem, sleeves) are all hitting at the same place. Plus I have this thing about not liking "matching" hem lengths...</p> <p>I don't mind the shoes at all! But if they do not make you feel fab, then back they go! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---the-casual-classic-look#post-774847 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 01:42:34 +0000 Raisin 774847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I feel you on the short sweater. I just got rid of one I likes...black and grey stripes because I shrunk it and it was short and constantly riding up. Hated to let it go, but hated wearing it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---the-casual-classic-look#post-774842 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 01:36:40 +0000 Jenava 774842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Only at a very reasonable price. LOL. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---the-casual-classic-look#post-774834 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 01:32:46 +0000 annagybe 774834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wanna buy my Jcrew boyfriend blazer it's a size 12? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---the-casual-classic-look#post-774832 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 01:30:42 +0000 Jenava 774832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, i don't have a longer jacket! But I think trousers could work. I have a khaki pair...my bootcut jeans (well, actually they are ones I got from you, anna!) would be good too but they are a *tiny* bit small (gah!) and so I can't wear them with a fitted top like this. )-: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---the-casual-classic-look#post-774829 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 01:28:21 +0000 annagybe 774829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, a bigger scarf. I like the color of the top. I think a longer boyfriend jacket would work better. Or a super cropped jacket.<br /> I'm curious as to how your trousers would look too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---the-casual-classic-look#post-774823 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 01:21:57 +0000 lyn* 774823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with you that the sweater is probably too short; it's not hitting you at a very flattering point (although the black blazer is very nice).</p> <p>Anything that makes beautiful you feel not fab should go back to the store, STAT. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---the-casual-classic-look#post-774806 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 01:10:23 +0000 Jenava 774806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And, I hated it! I think the sweater it too short, and I just cannot feel fab in these Naot's. I'm afraid they are going back, even though they were a great deal. I just felt too frumpy, so that's that! </p> <p>But, after seeing everyone else's try, including at least one person who said they didn't like their look (can't remember who) I figured I'd own up to trying it myself. (-:</p> <p>Any ideas on why this didn't feel good? Is it the shoes? Need a bigger scarf (all my scarves are like burgundy or taupe and just did not work color-wise). </p>