https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0205-07-08 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:05:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0205-07-08#post-295251 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 23:19:14 +0000 Aida 295251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Queen Mum! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0205-07-08#post-295213 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 22:04:45 +0000 Queen Mum 295213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 is so fab! love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0205-07-08#post-295211 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 21:59:40 +0000 Aida 295211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, thanks for all the lovely responses everyone!! Pardon the upcoming wall of text, wanted to reply to everyone :)</p> <p>Marianna, Mo, hbaber - Thank you very much!</p> <p>Coco - I REALLY love olive and have been slowly building it as one of my base wardrobe neutrals. I treat it like any other neutral and pair it with pretty much any color. If you like olive and still want to try to incorporate it, I'd suggest starting with swapping out what you'd usually wear in brown to olive. Should help you figure out what colors pair well with it for you.</p> <p>Refugee, Kelly - Aha! Just tried it and that's much closer to what I was going for. I'll have to give that a go in another outfit, thanks!</p> <p>Anna - I think I'm a snood convert! Any time I want a circle scarf, from now on I'll get a snood in its place.</p> <p>Jenava, Jonesy - Glad you think the teal works with the plaid, I was 50-50 about it.</p> <p>Jenava - I like the idea of a cream cami, I'll try that next time!</p> <p>Mary - You should! Now that you have a striped shirt and all :)</p> <p>Marley - I was inspired to wear this cobalt top after looking over your Sart looks actually (your blue coat is awesome)! This is the only item I have in this color, it's certainly growing on me.</p> <p>Lynne - I never got the memo about plaid being out, I've had plaid in my wardrobe for over a decade; shirts, pants, shoes, you name it Though I must say currently having a good selection in soft fabrics available is nice. I plan to pick up several soft plaid button-ups this spring!</p> <p>Una - I haven't seen any of the Twilights, but I wore a lot of similar looks to this in the 90s as a kid (but with combat boots, and more spikes and chains heh) when all the Seattle alternative/grunge looks were "in" :)</p> <p>Ellie - Angie's #1 rule of "have fun" is the Best Rule for sure! I always try to have fun with my outfits, which is why each one is usually an experiment. Hmm... it might be fun to do some threads for our WIW posters where others try to identify what makes their look "them." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0205-07-08#post-295178 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 21:20:45 +0000 Ornella 295178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It always looks like you have lots of fun putting these together!<br /> Black-white-red combination is one of my favorites, and I'm thinking of how I can "do Aida" myself! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0205-07-08#post-295101 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:35:40 +0000 Heather 295101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aida, you are too cute! I love your "secret-sharing" pose in #1. Just darling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0205-07-08#post-295085 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:09:54 +0000 Mo 295085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 is too fun!! I love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0205-07-08#post-295082 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:55:54 +0000 catgirl 295082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love #1 and #3 - you are a layering pro! #2 is cute - reminds me a bit of the first Twilight movie (never saw the rest), very Pacific NW! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0205-07-08#post-295020 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:36:24 +0000 Lynne 295020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aida, the first is my fave - gorgeous. We live near a university, I drive through every morning on the school run, and the teeners have ALL started wearing plaid shirts - they're obviously back IN...at least in Copenhagen :). DH has a wardrobe full - very cuddly ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0205-07-08#post-294988 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:36:11 +0000 Jonesy 294988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab outfits as usual! The first one is spectacular--love it!! So playful and fun. I really like the snood/plaid combo as well, and the color combo in 3. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0205-07-08#post-294869 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 06:14:07 +0000 Marley 294869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look so great! I LOVE everything about #1 - EVERYthing! The others are wonderful too - the cobalt blue is so pretty on you! Thanks for posting! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0205-07-08#post-294861 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 05:52:13 +0000 MsMary 294861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG #1 is my favorite look of yours EVER! I may have to copy that at some point!! Love the others, too, especially the fab boots in #3! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0205-07-08#post-294857 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 05:50:08 +0000 Jenava 294857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, you had me at the polka dot sock! </p> <p>I think the teal works fine with the plaid, actually. I like the combo. Yeah, I used to peg my jeans in 6th grade...let me see...that would have been about 1991?</p> <p>You color palette in #3 is also very nice. I think it works. I wonder what a different cami would look like, though. I think I'd prefer the brown to stay only in the boots and do a navy or cream cami? Just a thought. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0205-07-08#post-294790 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 03:52:22 +0000 annagybe 294790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay a snood! Love your polka dot socks and outfit #3. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0205-07-08#post-294783 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 03:37:46 +0000 kellygirl 294783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Refugee is recommending a narrowed hem. We used to do that--pinch the fabric vertically and place the fold against the pant leg, then roll it up. It makes a narrower opening at the bottom. </p> <p>Thanks for the info on the boot. They are a bit too high for me though : ( Killer on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0205-07-08#post-294775 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 03:30:11 +0000 marianna 294775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The polka dot socks are the cutest thing I've ever seen! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0205-07-08#post-294753 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 03:10:28 +0000 Refugee 294753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Let me try to explain what I mean. With jeans unrolled, pinch the bottom hem vertically between you thumb and fingers on you inseam. Pinch it tighter than you want the end resultling roll as it will relax as you roll the jeans. Take the pinched fabric and fold it horizontally to lay flat against the leg of the jean. Using your thumb and fore finger hold the fold together and then start the horizontal roll of the jean. Does that make sense? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0205-07-08#post-294749 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 03:05:18 +0000 CocoLion 294749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 is gorgeous! It's almost a reason not to sport PPL.</p> <p>I also like what you did in #2, I live in the CA mountains and that look fits right in. </p> <p>For #3, I like the silhouette and three of the four colors in your scheme (Brown, Navy, Cobalt). I think it's my issue with Olive at play. I purchased quite a few Olive items for fall/winter but have either given them away or they are sitting in my drawers unworn. I still haven't figured out, other than black and brown, which colors work with Olive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0205-07-08#post-294745 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 02:58:06 +0000 Aida 294745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Refugee, could you explain that fold in more detail? I tried in vain to get it to be more fitted (almost like a peg), and couldn't figure it out. But I think what you're describing is what I was after. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0205-07-08#post-294744 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 02:56:49 +0000 Refugee 294744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the 'sock surpise'! The only suggestion I might make is to do a vertical fold of the bottom hem of the jeans before rolling in look 2. I have found it gives a slightly more fitted look that can really finish a look like like this. I so enjoy your WIW posts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0205-07-08#post-294739 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 02:52:00 +0000 Aida 294739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks ladies!</p> <p>Kelly - The boots are "Boystown" by Not Rated, I think you can still find a few online if you look.</p> <p>Lisa - Me too! I always pair my socks in a way that's matching and fun, even though they rarely get seen.</p> <p>Angie - Hehe, I had hubby take these photos, but it was so late I couldn't get a good smile off. Next time!</p> <p>Lyn - Thanks very much!</p> <p>Taylor - Thanks, that's a great compliment to hear coming from you! I feel like I'm a bit all over, but I enjoy experimenting </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0205-07-08#post-294736 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 02:50:20 +0000 taylor 294736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE your style as always! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0205-07-08#post-294729 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 02:37:23 +0000 lyn* 294729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the boots in #3 ... they look sooooo comfy!!! The jacket in #1 is a close second favorite; it fits you very well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0205-07-08#post-294715 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 02:22:59 +0000 Angie 294715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You had me with the socks! Such a cute pose </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0205-07-08#post-294707 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 02:20:00 +0000 Lisa 294707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the dot socks, what a fun touch! I'm a big fan of bright socks, the more colors and print the better! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0205-07-08#post-294682 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 02:04:39 +0000 kellygirl 294682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love, love, love #1. That's Aida style at it's finest. Bold colors, signature stripe, denim, pumps--what's not to love? The blazer outfit is quite nice too. Great use of color--it's stunning! Cute Northwestern look--DH went to WSU and I remember many a plaid and denim ensembles. You make it look stylish : )</p> <p>ETA: What are those boots if you don't mind me asking? I love the wedge heel. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0205-07-08#post-294678 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 01:59:27 +0000 Aida 294678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Couple outfits, experimenting as usual :)</p> <ol> <li>Worn Saturday to run some errands, then we had a bunch of friends over for a homebrew uncorking (what's it called for beer??) party. Enjoyed pairing the dotty socks with the stripes, it only showed when I was sitting down but it was noticed and complimented on :)</li> <li>Worn to work yesterday. Felt like looking a bit Northwestern with lots of layers, including a snood I was inspired by Anna to wear; I think the plaid was too soft in color for the teal, I'd wear stronger colors next time. Also sacrificed my usual leg-lengthening just for fun; I like the rolled jeans look but I rarely do it since I'm so short.</li> <li>Worn to work today, then out for the monthly local type gathering. Wanted to look slightly businessy, and had this color palette in my head to try out (brown, olive, navy, cobalt).</li> </ol> <p>Comments, critiques, thoughts and questions welcome! </p>