https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---treading-outside-my-comfort-zone Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:21:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---treading-outside-my-comfort-zone#post-750730 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 02:30:39 +0000 MsLuna 750730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you again, lovely ladies!</p> <p>@rhubarbgirl - Glad I can still do a bit punkish! I used to veer towards a slightly punky fashion when I was younger.</p> <p>@teri - Yeah the jean drama is jean drama for me. My fluffy puffy belly will not allow me to wear most jeans - so I'm really frustrated by the amount of jeans available for apple-shaped women or women with apple tendencies (like myself). Most assume that our legs are not as shapely/slim! As for the statement necklace - I am all about statement necklaces! As soon as I get the budget for it, I'm definitely stocking up on them!</p> <p>@Angie - Thanks so much! And thanks for giving me a different perspective on classic outfits! I've often shied away from classics because I keep thinking "Grace Kelly" or Ralph Lauren Ads. They just aren't very me. I guess I tend to interchange/confuse classic and preppy a lot because both styles are all about the basic silhouettes/looks. </p> <p>As for the moto jacket - I'm having a bit of a challenge looking for one. I'm looking to get one in black and another in a cobalt or red. </p> <p>And you're right about classics! They DO outshine anything!</p> <p>@Aida - Thank you! This silhouette is my "go-to" silhouette My daily formula consists of skinnies/jeggings, long top, blazer/jacket and tall boots :)</p> <p>Again thanks so much ladies! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---treading-outside-my-comfort-zone#post-750538 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 23:06:26 +0000 Aida 750538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a fabulous outfit! I was thinking the same as Angie, this doesn't look preppy but certainly looks very Modern Classic. The tall boots also strike me as classic This silhouette is really wonderful on you, I hope you'll wear it more! Easy enough to add in some UWP elements if you wanted, as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---treading-outside-my-comfort-zone#post-750369 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 19:54:56 +0000 Mona 750369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like your outfit and how you have analyzed the style here. I can never put my finger on these. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---treading-outside-my-comfort-zone#post-750363 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 19:48:38 +0000 Beth Ann 750363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There's a place in everyone's wardrobe for good modern classic outfits. This one is sharp and, while not "trendy," certainly current. The terrific fit and proportion make this shine, and the boots add some "kick" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---treading-outside-my-comfort-zone#post-750124 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:41:28 +0000 Angie 750124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amazing outfit! You wear this outfit extremely well!</p> <p>(Btw, preppy looks aren't necessarily classic). </p> <p>This is a 100% modern classic outfit. And in my book, a moto jacket is a classic too. If you had added that here instead of the blazer - you would be wearing a tougher classic. I hope that makes sense :)</p> <p>I believe that classic outfits *can* totally outshine anything else. It depends on HOW they are worn. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---treading-outside-my-comfort-zone#post-750121 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:36:41 +0000 Anonymous 750121@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great! Your outfit is the exact same combination of items (even the type of necklace) I have on today. The only difference is that I'm not wearing a striped top. I don't think of this look as preppy, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---treading-outside-my-comfort-zone#post-750110 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:26:37 +0000 kellygirl 750110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SO sleek! You look amazing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---treading-outside-my-comfort-zone#post-749991 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:30:14 +0000 teri 749991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>this looks great on you. I do agree you need a "skinnier" jean.<br /> Try adding a very edgy statement necklace to complete you look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---treading-outside-my-comfort-zone#post-749985 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:25:20 +0000 krishnidoux 749985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, you DO wear the preppy look extremely well! It's clean, crisp, simple, efficient. I like how the striped top shows in the bottom, how the jacket is simple yet so classic, and the play on geometry with the stripes/necklace circles. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---treading-outside-my-comfort-zone#post-749973 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:59:51 +0000 Anonymous 749973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this! Not preppy at all. I think you could have a lot of fun switching elements of this around. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---treading-outside-my-comfort-zone#post-749971 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:56:31 +0000 TraceyLiz65 749971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So great to push outside our comfort zones and fashion is such a great place to do it. Love the look! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---treading-outside-my-comfort-zone#post-749905 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 04:25:43 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 749905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very cool combo - the boots and the longer top give more of a punkish vibe to balance out the jacket and the restrained color combination. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---treading-outside-my-comfort-zone#post-749884 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 03:39:53 +0000 MsLuna 749884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks ladies!</p> <p>@dianthus - yup - I HAVE TO have the tall boots, regardless. It's the one piece of my outfit that adds edge to any classic/minimalist outfit that I wear. It's kind of become a bit of a signature. I wish I owned more (comfortable) pairs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---treading-outside-my-comfort-zone#post-749852 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 03:01:43 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 749852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the tall boots add the edge. I think it has the right proportions and suits you well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---treading-outside-my-comfort-zone#post-749849 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 02:59:02 +0000 Deborah 749849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I dont see preppy at all here. I see a modern, streamlined look that is very appealing. Quite sophisticated, and yes a little 'grown up'. You look gorgeous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---treading-outside-my-comfort-zone#post-749848 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 02:58:40 +0000 Debbie 749848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks wonderful. You are so cute! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---treading-outside-my-comfort-zone#post-749842 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 02:50:48 +0000 MsLuna 749842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Sveta! :)</p> <p>Modern classic might be what I'm looking for. I tend to confuse the two -_-</p> <p>But yeah - I don't generally dress modern classic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---treading-outside-my-comfort-zone#post-749840 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 02:48:11 +0000 Sveta 749840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Huh? I don't see preppy at all. This is modern classic at its best I think and I really like it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---treading-outside-my-comfort-zone#post-749835 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 02:39:29 +0000 MsLuna 749835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Shiny - no I have not tried that!!! That's actually an excellent idea! Thanks so much! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---treading-outside-my-comfort-zone#post-749831 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 02:37:32 +0000 Caro in Oz 749831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks edgy &amp; polished to me, a great look on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---treading-outside-my-comfort-zone#post-749825 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 02:32:55 +0000 shiny 749825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great! Do you tuck your jeans into your socks? That can go a long way to minimize knee bag - though a little is inevitable, because knees are meant to bend. Belt at waist, jeans tucked into socks: helps keep everything where it's supposed to be. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---treading-outside-my-comfort-zone#post-749818 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 02:28:11 +0000 MsLuna 749818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks ladies! Looking back at this picture, I actually look quite grown up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---treading-outside-my-comfort-zone#post-749813 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 02:26:58 +0000 catgirl 749813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks wonderful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---treading-outside-my-comfort-zone#post-749812 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 02:25:35 +0000 Transcona Shannon 749812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks fantastic on you Katie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---treading-outside-my-comfort-zone#post-749802 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 02:18:19 +0000 MsLuna 749802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So before you ask, "huh?" to this WIW - here's a bit of my "style background":</p> <p>I am ABSOLUTELY NOT a classic dresser, I'm not a fan of that laid back, comfortable preppy look. To me, I feel somewhat "invisible" in them. I'm not a fan of very polished styles because of the maintenance. I like clean lines, but I prefer them to be blended with something quite edgy.</p> <p>I normally do urban warrior princess and bombshell (most of the time UWP, sometimes combined). But I do NOT do preppy...</p> <p>But I actually like this look. I guess it's not too "preppy" to begin with.</p> <p>Anyway, here goes!</p> <p>Blazer - Zara<br /> Tank - Old Navy<br /> Boots - Clarks<br /> necklace - Liz Claiborne(?)<br /> earrings - Claire's (looks like a Betsy Johnson imitation)<br /> Jeans - Simon Chang (pretty good, but note the mild knee-bagging - This is a Canadian brand - recommended for apple tendencies)</p> <p>Oh and yes - that was me in The Gap on my jean journey. And yes, those were BF's. They looked very sad on me </p>