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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: WIW 02.16-21, 24-27 https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0216-21-24-27 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:26:59 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php AM on "WIW 02.16-21, 24-27" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0216-21-24-27/page/2#post-1451607 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 15:35:21 +0000 AM 1451607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Just getting back to this. And thank you for discussing! Very interesting to learn more about mood. Again, this is pretty new territory for me.  Your comment "As for the pants/skirts, you are spot on: I do push myself to wear them for the sake of variety (I really need good variety in my bottoms in particular)" - I can really relate to this and I'm trying to sort this out for me. I lean to a uniform as I work from home but I'm thinking I need some variety for when I'm out in the world, evenings with friends, special occasions, etc. Again, thanks for discussing. Very helpful. Aida on "WIW 02.16-21, 24-27" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0216-21-24-27/page/2#post-1451232 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 21:46:37 +0000 Aida 1451232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you Rae, Meredith, and Astrid! Rae, I miss you too lady! Thinking of you today as spring baseball is starting <3 I think you're right about the high waisted pants; with a short waist it can be a bit tough. Luckily (for once) I have a longish rise so I can fudge it a bit. Astrid, yes I can see both 8 and 9 as something you would wear ^^ Astrid on "WIW 02.16-21, 24-27" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0216-21-24-27/page/2#post-1451023 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 15:06:26 +0000 Astrid 1451023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lovely to see you post again! My favourites are #8 and #9. Love the wide leg pants, very cool. And the romantic tomboy vibe of #9 ist just my thing... Meredith on "WIW 02.16-21, 24-27" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0216-21-24-27/page/2#post-1451010 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 14:37:58 +0000 Meredith 1451010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So fun to see your outfits again. I love the mixing in 5,6 and am taking notes on the shorts and tights combo! rae on "WIW 02.16-21, 24-27" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0216-21-24-27/page/2#post-1451007 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 14:31:09 +0000 rae 1451007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ waving hello from another busy bee. That red jacket of yours hits me where it hurts everytime. In a good way.I have had the same issue with high waisted pants. I think it is the short waist.I hope you are doing well, I have missed seeing your outfits! Aida on "WIW 02.16-21, 24-27" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0216-21-24-27/page/2#post-1450919 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 04:37:55 +0000 Aida 1450919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ No problem, happy to discuss! The comment about elements being more suited to some days over others is a lot of the mood part. Some days I just don't feel comfortable donning a particular silhouette, or item, or even color. And some days I am. My guess is this is related to having eclectic tastes... or maybe it's the other way around Sometimes I'll use the clothes to go along with my literal mood (like wearing a calm neutral outfit on a day when I'm feeling serene) and sometimes I'll use the clothes to go against it (like wearing BRIGHT colors on a gray day when I'm feeling down). But I don't always have the same reaction to what I'm feeling and can't always nail down just what the fashion mood is. As for the pants/skirts, you are spot on: I do push myself to wear them for the sake of variety (I really need good variety in my bottoms in particular; I definitely wouldn't do well limited to a particular silhouette or uniform) and also because my husband likes them. Although sometimes I am actually in the mood to wear them, I'm definitely most comfortable in pants or shorts by default. AM on "WIW 02.16-21, 24-27" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0216-21-24-27/page/2#post-1450912 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 04:09:25 +0000 AM 1450912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks. I'm not familiar with Mood Dressing but I understand how this would play an integral role in defining success. Very interesting. I have no concept of that but I am going to chew on this. Your comment "while there are various elements in #1 (fitted silhouette), #3 (crazy volume), #5 (more masculine than I usually like), #9 (lots of exposed leg-line) and #10 (totally a pants/shorts gal) that make them more suited to some days over others" -- I find very interesting. Why were they more suited to some days over others? Sorry, but again, it really helps me to understand what's going on in your head. And one more question, when you say that you're totally a pants/short gal...then do you push yourself to wear skirts and dress for the sake of variety?  Another reason. Again, sorry for all the questions. Aida on "WIW 02.16-21, 24-27" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0216-21-24-27/page/2#post-1450904 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 03:48:52 +0000 Aida 1450904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ AM, I should preface this by saying that I am both eclectic and a mood dresser so my answer will be a little complicated (apologies!). Every one of these outfits, if worn on a day that didn't suit my mood that day, would make me feel unhappy. So for me, "success" is a changing daily definition; I feel successful if I've come up with a fab outfit that also matches my mood for the day. I was able to do so with all of these, although #5 and #10 werent quite the right match for the days' mood so I felt a little off even though objectively I like both outfits a lot. That said there are a few types of looks that I could generally sport regardless of my mood. Of these outfits I'd say that #2, 4, 6, 8, and 11 could possibly fall into that category, while there are various elements in #1 (fitted silhouette), #3 (crazy volume), #5 (more masculine than I usually like), #9 (lots of exposed leg-line) and #10 (totally a pants/shorts gal) that make them more suited to some days over others. Perhaps not the answer you were looking for but that's the most accurate answer I can give you AM on "WIW 02.16-21, 24-27" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0216-21-24-27/page/2#post-1450893 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 03:31:25 +0000 AM 1450893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What are your favorites and why? I like to understand how others are interpreting their favorites. It helps me process my own journey. Thanks! Aida on "WIW 02.16-21, 24-27" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0216-21-24-27#post-1450885 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 03:10:05 +0000 Aida 1450885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you Caro, Mary, and Sharan! Merwoman, yes happily work has been good hectic. I swapped to working full-time instead of part-time (hence the dwindling forum participation), so the bossman has been accepting projects left and right Firecracker (Sharan) on "WIW 02.16-21, 24-27" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0216-21-24-27#post-1450827 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 02:04:04 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1450827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ wow--a collection of super outfits! My faves are 9, 10, and 11--love the blues and water colors. The dress is so pretty on you, and you really rock a pair of boyfriend jeans. I think I fall for every shorts outfit you come up with, too, but this one looks especially fab with the little patent loafers and tights. How fun. MsMary on "WIW 02.16-21, 24-27" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0216-21-24-27#post-1450794 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 00:13:03 +0000 MsMary 1450794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ These are all ridiculously fab. You rock a patterned bottom like nobody else! My faves are the ones with the plaid shirts. Insouciance, thy name is Aida! merwoman on "WIW 02.16-21, 24-27" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0216-21-24-27#post-1450791 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 00:03:19 +0000 merwoman 1450791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow - what a challenge to pick a favourite! Aida, I love the variability in your style - your hair, silhouette, footwear. Each look completely different and all fab.  Hope work has been a 'good' hectic and that we see more of your posts! Caro in Oz on "WIW 02.16-21, 24-27" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0216-21-24-27#post-1450749 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 22:53:35 +0000 Caro in Oz 1450749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It seems so unfair to pick favourites, but I will vote for # 2 & # 9, love them both. Your hair is looking fantastic Aida Aida on "WIW 02.16-21, 24-27" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0216-21-24-27#post-1450747 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 22:47:46 +0000 Aida 1450747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Holy smokes ladies, thank you all for the amazing comments and feedback! I'm feeling well loved, this forum is truly a wonderful and special place <3 Jaime and Denise, thank you in particular for your detailed comments about each and every outfit, and to AM for the detailed explanation of why you liked those three outfits in particular. I really appreciate it! Deborah, hah yes the light footwear mystery. I think it's mainly due to my very pale skin ;) Beth Ann and Diana (and the rest of your poor lovelies buried in snow), may the snow clear soon so that you can start wearing your spring duds! Gradfashionista, thanks for the sweet sentiment. I miss those gals too. Here's hoping that they'll pop by to share what they've been doing and wearing. Kiwigal, hmm I certainly enjoy wearing printed trousers (which feel very me) far more than plain ones, but generally prefer solids in denim. Something interesting for me to think about moving forward. Summer and Shannon, happy to hear that the remixing is appreciated. I've been trying very hard to get more in the mindset of enjoying my pieces first instead of constantly looking for new things first. A little tough when I want trends as a big part of my style, but for now I am OK with being a little less ahead of the curve than I've tried to be in the past. And the remixing certainly stretches those styling muscles. Frannieb and Texstyle, thanks for sharing your thoughts regarding colors! I know it looks like I just wear whatever, but I really am picky about what colors make it into my wardrobe. Nice to hear that it's paying off. Harmonica, Daria, Kelly, MsMaven, Rachy, and Diane, thank you very much! Lisa, I do have a few wrap-style dresses but rarely wear them. I think I'll be pulling them out more this year -- Even though I have plenty of 70s glam in my style already, they feel good for this year, you know? Lyn67, ah thanks for the hair compliment. I have been feeling a bit frazzled with it lately, feeling like I need a change but not sure what that is yet. Glad to hear that it at least looks good in the meantime ;) Angie, hah I will wear my color crown with pride! As Mary often says, equal opportunity color wearer here -- Missing the yellow in the outfits above, but hey I'm wearing it today ^^ You know what's funny? I keep trying to expand my "touch of 80s" or downplay some of the 70s-ness... but no matter what that 70s glam/drama is just always there. I think I'm officially done thinking of it as anything other than the core of my style. Happy to embrace it. Rabbit, it's been fun right? Now maybe I won't feel that way by August after wearing the same stuff, but at least for now it's been really nice having the (nearly) complete wardrobe to play with. I'd love to see your winter favorites, I hope you'll post them! Sara, nothing wrong with being matchy! I have my matchy days, too. Isn't it great that we can wear it either way? If you do want to branch out, mixing neutrals is a fun, albeit unexpected, place to start. Sara L. on "WIW 02.16-21, 24-27" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0216-21-24-27#post-1450735 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 22:35:37 +0000 Sara L. 1450735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I always love looking at your posts.  Your combinations look great and are always slightly unexpected, at least to matchy-matchy me (for example, I would have worn black boots in #1 and never would have even considered brown).  I love your white booties and the black ones with all the hardware.  So fun! Anonymous on "WIW 02.16-21, 24-27" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0216-21-24-27#post-1450646 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 19:35:22 +0000 Anonymous 1450646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yay! It's so good to see you post again Aida! Love, love, love all these fab outfits. Such a feast for the eyes. A few faves for me are 2,4,5,6,8 and 10. But really all are my favourites rabbit on "WIW 02.16-21, 24-27" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0216-21-24-27#post-1450639 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 19:25:10 +0000 rabbit 1450639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So great to see your wonderful style!   My favs are #2, 4, 5, and 6 for the bold primary color and and pattern and perfect silhouettes on you. I also have been looking for a pair of shorts to wear over tights like in #9, those are great 'winter' shorts. I've been really enjoying mixing all seasons lately too in the PNW and you are inspiring me to document some of my fav outfits from our warm winter. rachylou on "WIW 02.16-21, 24-27" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0216-21-24-27#post-1450559 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 17:30:27 +0000 rachylou 1450559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Looking great and energised! #1, 4, 6, 9 & 11 are my faves. MsMaven on "WIW 02.16-21, 24-27" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0216-21-24-27#post-1450549 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 17:16:32 +0000 MsMaven 1450549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great to see you here again. I love the way you are using and mixing blues and greens, and every outfit is inspirational. AM on "WIW 02.16-21, 24-27" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0216-21-24-27#post-1450513 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 16:26:27 +0000 AM 1450513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great collection (and great images). This is the first time I've seen your outfits. Wow. FAB. My fav's 2, 4, and 9. I think it is because I love that bold medium tone (cobalt blue and the coral/orange) and I enjoy one statement piece that really shines with a backdrop of some neutrals. #2 -- the pants just pop (and the creams are bold but play a a neutral); #4 - the great coral/orange jacket with black/white as neutrals (but the black boots are also quite bold and wonderful!); and #9 the lace work of the sweater with the shorts as the strong features but within the black (neutral). I believe my tastes might be a bit safe so I'd be interested to know your favorites. Angie on "WIW 02.16-21, 24-27" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0216-21-24-27#post-1450506 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 16:12:09 +0000 Angie 1450506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have to run, but had to quickly chime in that's it's VERY fun to see your killer style on the forum again. Miss you.  LOVING the '70s vibe, girlfriend. Have to go with #4, #5 and #6 as my faves, Queen EVERY COLOUR IN THE RAINBOW which you wear with panache.  kellygirl on "WIW 02.16-21, 24-27" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0216-21-24-27#post-1450488 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 15:32:27 +0000 kellygirl 1450488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ooh, what a treat! I love all of these but 2,5,8, and 11 especially singe to me! You have such an amazing sense of style! Great to see you lyn67 on "WIW 02.16-21, 24-27" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0216-21-24-27#post-1450486 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 15:22:34 +0000 lyn67 1450486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Another brilliant comprehensing post from Aida! All beautifull but nr 2,4, 5, 9 and 10 is TDF!!!  WOW, and 8 is outstandingly fabulicious to my eyes! Love your hair all down sooo much!:-) texstyle on "WIW 02.16-21, 24-27" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0216-21-24-27#post-1450476 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 14:51:45 +0000 texstyle 1450476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Geesh, such a difficult burden to see all these great outfits. So happy to see you post! You look great and I esp. love #4, 5, 9 and 11. I think the colors in #4 and #5 in particular are incredible on you. Transcona Shannon on "WIW 02.16-21, 24-27" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0216-21-24-27#post-1450471 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 14:43:22 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1450471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ SQUEEEEE!!!! An Aida post with lots of pretty pictures :) As always, you look fantastic. I swear you never get it wrong. It's also very inspiring to see someone remix older items with such panache. I particularly love #5 for the fantastic high contrast color combination and #8 for the gorgeous drape and PPL of those trousers. And how nice to see "our" dress in #10. I purged that dress myself but am now wishing I hadn't... Anonymous on "WIW 02.16-21, 24-27" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0216-21-24-27#post-1450465 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 14:26:10 +0000 Anonymous 1450465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So nice to see your pretty face again  As usual, I'm loving it all - especially the DVF look - that's something a little different !  Your ring game is "on point" as my DD would say - and your hair is looking fantastic too.  Just happy to see you again! Daria on "WIW 02.16-21, 24-27" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0216-21-24-27#post-1450443 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 13:32:20 +0000 Daria 1450443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow Aida, first time I see your WIW and you look gorgeous. My favorites are #1,2 and 4 but I really love all of them.  harmonica on "WIW 02.16-21, 24-27" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0216-21-24-27#post-1450439 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 13:23:13 +0000 harmonica 1450439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh my... I'm out of words.... F A B  all around! Your style is just incredible. Love the graphic look and how you combine casual and dressier items. I'll come back to the thread and take a closer look. frannieb on "WIW 02.16-21, 24-27" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0216-21-24-27#post-1450418 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 12:18:28 +0000 frannieb 1450418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow - what a gorgeous collection of outfit.  My favorites or 1, 2 and 3 -  You look fab in pastels.  Your attention to detail in all your outfits is fab and another who is always inspired by your use of light colored boots. Excited to see your next round of pictures.