https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---trying-the-chunky-sweaterpencil-skirt-combo Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 23 May 2026 21:57:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---trying-the-chunky-sweaterpencil-skirt-combo/page/2#post-749435 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 19:48:08 +0000 nancylee 749435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the chunky knit over pencil skirt look, Sarah, and can't wait to try it myself. This style really seems to suit you so I'm loving this. I'm with Angie, though, regarding the fall weight skirt being key. </p> <p>I like this look with or without the jacket. Love the green sweater. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---trying-the-chunky-sweaterpencil-skirt-combo/page/2#post-749415 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 19:24:15 +0000 Makrame 749415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like this (both with and without the jacket). I think it transitions the skirt into the colder season really well. To me, this looks like the right mix of casual and dressy for our work environment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---trying-the-chunky-sweaterpencil-skirt-combo/page/2#post-749411 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 19:15:08 +0000 Jonesy 749411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this looks great! I would love to see it with a different camera angle :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---trying-the-chunky-sweaterpencil-skirt-combo/page/2#post-749264 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:15:42 +0000 cheryl 749264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it but prefer it with the jacket. Without the jacket I think I would like it better without the scarf, maybe with a longer necklace of some sort. Those boots are great too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---trying-the-chunky-sweaterpencil-skirt-combo#post-749132 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:21:24 +0000 Angie 749132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks! I made myself more tea. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---trying-the-chunky-sweaterpencil-skirt-combo#post-749128 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:18:17 +0000 sarah 749128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I knew what you meant : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---trying-the-chunky-sweaterpencil-skirt-combo#post-749126 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:15:09 +0000 Angie 749126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just fixed my typos :(</p> <p>I love your experimental nature! And that chunky knit pullover is fabulous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---trying-the-chunky-sweaterpencil-skirt-combo#post-749124 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:13:08 +0000 sarah 749124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, Angie, this is interesting - I think the look was not working so well for me with the dressy shoes in the examples you posted, so I thought I'd try the boots to see if that felt more balanced. But I will dutifully continue experimenting, and see what I come up with : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---trying-the-chunky-sweaterpencil-skirt-combo#post-749123 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:11:23 +0000 Angie 749123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's almost there, Sarah :)</p> <p>An Autumn weight skirt would be better. </p> <p>May I suggest leaving off the indoor scarf and denim jacket. </p> <p>I also prefer the vibe with dressy shoes, and these boots are very casual. But they work too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---trying-the-chunky-sweaterpencil-skirt-combo#post-749117 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:06:54 +0000 sarah 749117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, everyone.</p> <p>Scarlet and Lynne, I agree about the scarf - I picked this up over the weekend from Target, but I would prefer one with more volume. I didn't have another scarf in the right colors, however, so I made do.</p> <p>Lynne, I'm so happy with my short hair! Thank you.</p> <p>Sara - sadly, the U does NOT get MEA, but I'm going to take Friday off and we may head north depending on the weather. Do you have any plans? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---trying-the-chunky-sweaterpencil-skirt-combo#post-749087 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:20:05 +0000 Anonymous 749087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In this month's issue of Redbook magazine, there's a page that features various ways you can style a red sheath dress. One of the ways is to wear a chunky sweater over it, giving the illusion that you're wearing a pencil skirt. So for all you ladies who own a sheath dress but not a pencil skirt, this may be a viable option.</p> <p>Sarah, I like your outfits. Very nice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---trying-the-chunky-sweaterpencil-skirt-combo#post-749084 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:15:58 +0000 Janet 749084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Scarlet made an interesting observation, which I agree with. I like how you've brought the skirt down to casual with the styling, rather than dress *up* a chunky sweater. I may steal the idea! Funny, I actually prefer the version with the jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---trying-the-chunky-sweaterpencil-skirt-combo#post-749080 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:08:43 +0000 MNsara 749080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your students should be looking forward to class - just to see your stylish outfits</p> <p>I love this one - I think it has a great balance of skirt dressed down by slightly rugged boots. I prefer it without the jacket as somehow it seems more fresh (maybe we've been wearing our denim here on YLF long enough that I've grown too used to it?). However, the denim makes a superb outer layer that definitely adds to the outfit.</p> <p>Does the U have any days off this week for MEA/NEA? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---trying-the-chunky-sweaterpencil-skirt-combo#post-749079 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:08:34 +0000 Anonymous 749079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---trying-the-chunky-sweaterpencil-skirt-combo#post-748991 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 08:16:24 +0000 lyn67 748991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm..nr 2 is delicious!!!:-)) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---trying-the-chunky-sweaterpencil-skirt-combo#post-748960 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 06:10:58 +0000 Deborah 748960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I' not sold on this combo in general but Sarah you may have just converted me:). I like this a lot on you. Great choice of colors and the denim jacket is a suitable topper. Did you feel good in this? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---trying-the-chunky-sweaterpencil-skirt-combo#post-748946 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 05:35:47 +0000 Scarlet 748946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Even though I said on the blog that I don't like the idea, I do like this on you, actually. I think somehow the more casual vibe is working better for me than trying to make a chunky sweater completely dressed up, like on the blog examples? I really like the choice of skirt and sweater--a non-obvious pairing, but it really works. I actually do agree with Lynn that the scarf could be a bit heftier, but the color and pattern are right on. I do prefer it without the jacket. Wow, that little jacket is all you need for 40 degrees? I am wearing a wool trench! It does get very cold here (like 0) but really only for a couple weeks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---trying-the-chunky-sweaterpencil-skirt-combo#post-748938 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 05:17:30 +0000 Lynne 748938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sarah, you look amazing! I haven't caught up with your new short hair: love it!</p> <p>To my eye this jumper is not quite bulky enough, do you have one that is bulkier and longer? I also think this scarf might be a bit dainty for this outfit, I'd love to see a longer one to balance the look. I think you have almost nailed this one; kudos for diving into a new look! </p> <p>Those boots are fabulous on you; Frye should rename them Sarah :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---trying-the-chunky-sweaterpencil-skirt-combo#post-748895 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 02:53:24 +0000 sarah 748895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, everyone. I'm chuckling at the opposing opinions on the jacket. Truth be told, I wore the jacket to work (it was 43F) and then took it off for the rest of the day.</p> <p>Kelly, the boots are my Frye Veronicas - they are SO great for those of us with substantial calves but very little height.</p> <p>TraceyLiz, your version is very pretty - that green bag is TDF!</p> <p>Shevia, you may be right - it is a summer skirt, after all - I was hoping I could at least wear it to transition to winter, but perhaps not. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---trying-the-chunky-sweaterpencil-skirt-combo#post-748885 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 02:34:35 +0000 Jaime 748885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it! The only thing that is bothering me is the skirt looks sort of light and summery and the rest looks more wintry, but that might just be my monitor. Otherwise, and even so, you look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---trying-the-chunky-sweaterpencil-skirt-combo#post-748884 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 02:31:47 +0000 Carole 748884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's is a great outfit, and you look absolutely stunning in that color sweater and I love your skirt! I like it both ways! Well done, A+. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---trying-the-chunky-sweaterpencil-skirt-combo#post-748834 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 01:16:07 +0000 JulieJohn 748834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Green, yay! Great outfit on you, especially without the denim jacket. That skirt is gorgeous. You look great with your background too, nice matching. ;~) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---trying-the-chunky-sweaterpencil-skirt-combo#post-748832 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 01:15:23 +0000 Karie 748832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>very nice and stylish! I also like it better without the jacket </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---trying-the-chunky-sweaterpencil-skirt-combo#post-748796 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:17:05 +0000 Jjsloane 748796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>With the denim jacket it's perfect. I think it's the scarf and skirt print. If you wear without jacket, no scarf but maybe pop a collar under sweater? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---trying-the-chunky-sweaterpencil-skirt-combo#post-748794 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:15:12 +0000 Beth Ann 748794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent! I love this, Sarah. It flatters your figure and suits your style. Amazing boots! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---trying-the-chunky-sweaterpencil-skirt-combo#post-748784 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:01:41 +0000 amiable 748784@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Love it! I need a pencil skirt to try this asap! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---trying-the-chunky-sweaterpencil-skirt-combo#post-748776 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 23:50:31 +0000 Transcona Shannon 748776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the colour combo here Sarah - that green is great with the paisley. Like Anna, I like it better without the denim jacket. It lets the outfit sing on its own, you know? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---trying-the-chunky-sweaterpencil-skirt-combo#post-748767 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 23:39:37 +0000 annagybe 748767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it better without the denim jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---trying-the-chunky-sweaterpencil-skirt-combo#post-748765 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 23:37:45 +0000 rachylou 748765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sarah does always ooze style.</p> <p>Not totally convinced either, tho. I feel desirous of some softer draping somewhere - either in the sweater or the skirt - like maybe if the skirt were soft trousers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---trying-the-chunky-sweaterpencil-skirt-combo#post-748742 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 23:12:16 +0000 Isis 748742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice! I like the mix of the cables on the sweater with the pattern of the paisley! YLF! </p>