https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--just-so-so Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:50:46 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--just-so-so#post-1688627 Sat, 02 Jul 2016 18:27:55 +0000 shedev 1688627@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>5/6 is my favorite. Maybe try shorter tops/ toppers with the skirt and dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--just-so-so#post-1688549 Sat, 02 Jul 2016 14:34:50 +0000 Anonymous 1688549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have great legs - so by all means show them off! &nbsp;I agree with Angie here in liking 2 and 6 and 8 - the dress without the cardigan. &nbsp;A higher heel really shows off your legs, and adds a bit of sophistication to those looks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--just-so-so#post-1688542 Sat, 02 Jul 2016 14:22:29 +0000 Suz 1688542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the sandals are cool not frumpy, and I like your cognac shoes, too! (Laughing at Lisa, above).&nbsp;</p> <p>I am with Angie in preferring the trousers outfits because you have absolutely nailed the proportions in these and they look great! But you have to be feeling it, too. You have great legs for skirts and those have a fun, flippy feel to them which is perfect for hot weather.&nbsp;</p> <p>Also, what you said about feeling dissatisfied after being here a few months? Yes. You're going through a style evolution and figuring things out, so some things in your closet may not feel right for a while and you may need to eject a few and add in some new. All part of the process and totally normal.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--just-so-so#post-1688395 Sat, 02 Jul 2016 03:56:42 +0000 Anonymous 1688395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excuse me for a few minutes while I go find a pair of excellent cognac leather wedge / espadrilles I forgot I bought last summer . I am such an idiot !!! I can't see my shoes so I forget what j have - and the ones you are wearing just reminded me ! Back shortly to comment - I see some outfits that are really great here </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--just-so-so#post-1688331 Sat, 02 Jul 2016 00:19:11 +0000 RobinF 1688331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Almost next door! Thanks, the booties are really comfortable too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--just-so-so#post-1688252 Fri, 01 Jul 2016 19:20:19 +0000 Anna 1688252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Robin I just noticed we are hair twins! I see you live in Grand Rapids, I am over in St. John's.<br /> I think # 8 is a silhouette you should wear more often. You look so elegant and the peep toe booties work really well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--just-so-so#post-1687078 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 14:30:42 +0000 RobinF 1687078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much for all the comments, it is very helpful to see how others see what I see.</p> <p>Brooklyn, I'm not really crazy about that sweater so that might be why I'm not feeling that outfit. I don't really have another that works with it right now so it'll have to go on my shopping list.</p> <p>Aqua, thanks! I'll feel better in it if I realize it's not as bad as I think.</p> <p>Maneera, thank you so much for your thoughts.I agree that the top could be a bit shorter and I hate to tuck tops in (I think we share that?). I will have to try one of your solutions.</p> <p>Summer, I am happy so many of you like #6. It is comfortable and easy, even if not super flattering. I'll go with JFE.</p> <p>Joyce, it kind of sounds like I need some shorter toppers. I better go shopping!</p> <p>Carla, thank you. It is so true that people here are supportive and helpful. I am &nbsp;a shy person and was hesitant to post but it has been kind of fun!</p> <p>How neat Chouette that your daughter comes here to GVSU! So are you in the Detroit area? We love West Michigan, it's a great place to live. So right about pictures, the question is, is the photo how I really look or is it not? And add in the proportion problems in getting a selfie and it's even harder to tell. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--just-so-so#post-1687045 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 13:38:29 +0000 chouette22 1687045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello quasi-neighbor! My daughter goes to GVSU (we live in SE MI).<br />I know what you mean: An outfit might look good on pictures, but your feeling about it, since you see it from all angles and also in motion can tell a different story. On the other hand we might love a look and then it doesn't come across the pictures we take of ourselves.&nbsp;<div>I like all of your outfits and the shoes in 5/6 are definitely not frumpy.&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--just-so-so#post-1686996 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 11:26:23 +0000 Carla 1686996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 works for me! The Jean/chambray blue colour of the shirt is very pretty with your colouring. #5/6 is my favourite combo. I like the lighter look of the sandals. </p> <p>The brown sandals are stylistically interesting, but a little heavy/casual for the dressier looks and draw the eye immediately to your feet. A more open sandal, or streamline shoe might be worth a try.</p> <p>Keep posting your WIW's. Folks here are good with advice and provide gentle critiques. You can learn a lot from taking your pictures and studying them as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--just-so-so#post-1686986 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 10:33:45 +0000 Joyce B 1686986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have very nice outfits. Teal is a great color for you and I love number 2.<br /> I think number 4 would work better with a cropped top and number 7 would also work better with a cropped cardigan or topper.<br /> The black dress fits you very nicely, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--just-so-so#post-1686981 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 10:00:44 +0000 Summer 1686981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the neckerchief, Robin.&nbsp; Outfit 6 is my favourite. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--just-so-so#post-1686917 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 04:13:48 +0000 Maneera 1686917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#7&amp;8 are great. Perfect! I quite like #5&amp;6 too. I think the proportions do work here. </p> <p>I also quite like #2&amp;3 ----effortless layering. Looks casually fab. </p> <p>The only one I might change is #4 because I think that top is too long for that skirt shape. You need to fold in the top a couple inches to get the proportions just right. I like to put small spaced-out stitches to shorten tops I like with skirts, but a lot of Fabbers also use fashion tape to shorten the length just a smidge for a faux tuck in the front. The colors work together beautifully, though. </p> <p>I think you're doing VERY WELL!!! Keep clicking pictures....practice makes perfect! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--just-so-so#post-1686892 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 03:21:27 +0000 Aquamarine 1686892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Robin, they all work nicely. I really like everything about 2, however. Funny how you're not feeling it. It looks pulled together and the proportions are spot on, I think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--just-so-so#post-1686884 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 03:16:32 +0000 Brooklyn 1686884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them all, especially 6/7 (which looks really cool). I would try a different topper on outfit 2. The top, pants and shoes look good together but (to my eye) the topper washes the palette out a bit. Alternatively I would try the topper and top with a different colour pair of pants or with jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--just-so-so#post-1686874 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 02:44:51 +0000 RobinF 1686874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Sally. You're right, I think those sandals might be good with the blue skirt. I'll try that next time. I need to keep an eye out for pieces to use instead of my sweaters. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--just-so-so#post-1686824 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 01:24:41 +0000 Sal 1686824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice to see these WIW - I love your hair too, just how I wanted my bob to look (it did not look like this!)</p> <p>I love 6, and I like the last one too - gorgeous!!</p> <p>I think the lilac cardigan in 7 is not quite right for this look - I do this too &nbsp;- but it seems too classic for me.</p> <p>How would the funky sandals from 6 look like with the blue skirt and top - I think that could work very well.</p> <p>I also like your neck kerchief look! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--just-so-so#post-1686815 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 01:03:03 +0000 RobinF 1686815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Jaileen and Angie! My hair has gotten curlier as I've gotten older, finally gave up straightening. Funny that the favorites here are not necessarily what I thought. Hmm, back to the closet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--just-so-so#post-1686724 Tue, 28 Jun 2016 21:50:21 +0000 Angie 1686724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your kinky hair and expressive eyes. They're deep. Are those your own waves, Robin? &nbsp;</p> <p>#2 is the standout for me. You look fabulous. Great necklace.&nbsp;</p> <p>#6 is my next favourite. Nice proportions.&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--just-so-so#post-1686665 Tue, 28 Jun 2016 19:50:05 +0000 JAileen 1686665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love 5/6. Nice jacket, top, sandals. I'm definitely fashion challenged when it comes to pant length, but they look fine to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--just-so-so#post-1686664 Tue, 28 Jun 2016 19:48:32 +0000 RobinF 1686664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone! </p> <p>Skylurker, I wear cardigans a lot so am probably not picky enough about them! I am working on alternatives but sweaters are just so comfortable. You're right though, it is pretty classic and that is not really where I want to be. Maybe time to start moving away from those. </p> <p>Rachy, wouldn't a flowier top be too much with the flowy skirt? I do wear that outfit with sandals too, maybe that is better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--just-so-so#post-1686623 Tue, 28 Jun 2016 18:35:20 +0000 rachylou 1686623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are great. My one thought was in #4, a flowier top for the skirt with the shoes. The shoes are visually heavier and tailored, and I feel they can be the statement of the outfit and stand alone... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--just-so-so#post-1686600 Tue, 28 Jun 2016 17:54:42 +0000 skylurker 1686600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful eyes, that was my first thought since it's the first time I see you.</p> <p>I love #2 ! What's wrong with #2 ? Palette, proportions, shoes...totally work for me.</p> <p>Nice 20's proportions in the skirts looks.</p> <p>I like the sandals and top in #6.</p> <p>Actually, the only thing that doesn't work to my eye is the cardi in #7 - too long, too classic ? - but I think I'm very critical of cardis in general. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--just-so-so#post-1686588 Tue, 28 Jun 2016 17:28:22 +0000 Jane 1686588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love 6! I like the colours - they look like they really suit your skin tone. The skater dress looks lovely too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--just-so-so#post-1686584 Tue, 28 Jun 2016 17:24:50 +0000 Angela K 1686584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the scarf on you--it frames your pretty face so nicely. I like 5/6.&nbsp; The tee is great and I don't think the shoes are frumpy at all.&nbsp; The color is great and bookends the design on the tee nicely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--just-so-so#post-1686582 Tue, 28 Jun 2016 17:23:04 +0000 kimlee 1686582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Robin - Think you look great in all of this outfits. However, I really like the 2 skirt looks.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw--just-so-so#post-1686578 Tue, 28 Jun 2016 17:15:49 +0000 RobinF 1686578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi everyone - not feeling too fab in my dressing right now. I've been around here a few months, maybe this is normal at this point? I am feeling critical of all my clothes but not sure what to do about them yet so need your advice. What is working and what isn't?</p> <p>1) I had to post my neckerchief try. Took the photo at work so not full length, but I am not sure I am a neckerchief person.</p> <p>2/3) Definitely wasn't feeling it this day. I love this top but struggle with the color. The close up is trying to show the texture, it is a flat lace.</p> <p>4) I liked this, felt cool and comfortable in it. The top has some stitching detail at the neck that doesn't show up much in my photo.&nbsp;</p> <p>5/6) Another I thought was just OK. The proportion of these pants is better in person I think, I still need to get my camera skills down. I can't decide if the shoes are cool or frumpy but they're comfortable and didn't cost too much.</p> <p>7/8) I ended up liking this so much that I wore it to a wedding this weekend with fancier shoes. It isn't a dress but a pleated skirt and the sleeveless top has a scalloped hem which is kind of fun. I need the sweater for a/c at work. Maybe this is the summer of the skirt for me?</p> <p>Comments and ideas are welcome!</p> <p> </p>