https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0219-21 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:04:12 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0219-21#post-304233 Sat, 26 Feb 2011 01:55:28 +0000 Debora 304233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting discussion about camera angles. This explains a lot! My husband and son both take photos of me, and are within an inch or two of height. I think my husband must angle the camera differently, though, because my son's photos are usually the more flattering of the two</p> <p>I love all your outfits! My daughter has a very similar plaid coat and I always think of you when I see her wearing it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0219-21#post-304023 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 19:53:57 +0000 Aida 304023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the comments everyone, I appreciate all the feedback Also glad some of you are finding the camera information useful, I find it all pretty fascinating and am more than happy to share.</p> <p>Bookarella: We were walking inside-to-outside all day, but mostly I just sat on the couch. So the heels weren't so bad ;)</p> <p>Morethanbeige - I'm a firm believer that even if your shoes are mostly covered by pants (like mine usually are), they should still be cute! Besides, when you're sitting they'll usually be seen.</p> <p>Jonesy - I like that general height for myself as well in terms of getting the most "accurate" representation of myself for documentation/analysis of outfits. Though at my short height, while I find the low angle super awesome for making me look leggier than I am for photos, I'm pretty sure most people see me in that higher angle view (being much taller than me). Interesting to keep in mind, but I usually just ignore it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0219-21#post-304015 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 19:47:01 +0000 Bianca 304015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the 70's vibe on # 3! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0219-21#post-303956 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:20:28 +0000 MsMary 303956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You always look so great! My favorite of this fab set is #3! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0219-21#post-303937 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:02:21 +0000 Scarlet 303937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think 1 is so stylish! 2 is cute. I agree 100% about your assessment of 3. I love the idea and the color palette, but that top could probably be exchanged. The shoes with those red pants are positively dreamy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0219-21#post-303841 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:22:24 +0000 Jonesy 303841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfits! I love all three! It's so interesting about the camera angle thing. I prefer having my pic taken with the camera positioned in between belly button and sternum height, because that looks the most natural to my eye...Interesting what we prefer, based in part on our thoughts about our own bodies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0219-21#post-303827 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:14:19 +0000 morethanbeige 303827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aida, I am looking at your shoes more closely now and see how they really are an accessory to your outfit and they add such interest.</p> <p>Also, thank you for the camera angle explanation. I am going to be experimenting with this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0219-21#post-303777 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:06:33 +0000 Lisa 303777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the shoes in #1, so fun! And the camera angles is interesting. It really does make a difference. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0219-21#post-303767 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:45:51 +0000 teri 303767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>lol........... my shoe twin :)<br /> all 3 outfits look awesome. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0219-21#post-303749 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:28:16 +0000 Bookarella 303749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorite is number 2. I love how the teal shoes are like a nice, unexpected surprise! Those are some high heels for hanging around the house. I am impressed! Love your red bag with all of these outfits, too! Great as usual, Aida. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0219-21#post-303685 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 08:26:36 +0000 Aunty 303685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great, 3 just has the edge. Love it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0219-21#post-303683 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 08:18:47 +0000 CocoLion 303683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for that explanation. You would never know that my first real job was writing instruction manuals for a famous Japanese camera maker! Of course there were no digital cameras and in fact video cameras were just coming out. : o </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0219-21#post-303679 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 07:39:48 +0000 Aida 303679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks very much everyone! I will certainly try to wear my hair down more for you all :)</p> <p>Coco, that's correct: Whatever is closest to the camera will appear the largest. Allow me to nerd out a moment Think of the camera lens as if it were a big vertical plane; whatever direction you tilt it, your image gets angled and therefore distorted in kind. So in #1, legs are closest and coupled with the sharp camera angle appear elongated (great for us shorties, and generally flattering to all; when you see photographers shooting models, they often use this angle). In #3, hips are closest but since they're in the middle of me AND the camera isn't angled at all, proportions are very even (at least on me). In #2, shoulders are closest and since legs are furthest away they appear shorter; the camera is straight but this effect would be much more pronounced if it were tilted downwards. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0219-21#post-303660 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 06:07:20 +0000 CocoLion 303660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorites are 1 and 3. I love grey and red together and the black striped top is so on trend and flattering.</p> <p>I'm still not sure I get the whole camera perspective difference. But I have noticed that pictures taken from my hip/low waist level widen my thighs and hips a little. Would you agree with that observation? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0219-21#post-303629 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 04:22:52 +0000 Heather 303629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the lesson on camera angles.</p> <p>I am swooning over the colored trousers in photo three! You should wear those a lot! They are a fab fit on you.</p> <p>And how cool the pendant is functioning watch! Score! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0219-21#post-303614 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 03:58:12 +0000 Jenava 303614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aida, so cool. You have a great style! Thanks for the visual on camera angle. I think I like #1 best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0219-21#post-303612 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 03:54:24 +0000 Sveta 303612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My fave is #3 - maybe it has something to do with your beautiful hair let down?:-)<br /> But all of them are fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0219-21#post-303608 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 03:49:17 +0000 Deb 303608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You really nailed the 70s vibe in #3, without looking forced - and the colored pants *really* lent an air of authenticity. Nice!</p> <p>(Poor you ... forced to rally on Sunday, after too much fun on Saturday night. The good news is - you looked fantastic. *Round of applause!*) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0219-21#post-303597 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 03:22:16 +0000 Aida 303597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, have him kneel and tilt the camera up to you to take the photos (or just one knee down, if he wants to look cooler ); that's usually how my husband does mine, like in #1 there. I have 2 pairs of colored pants now and I'm officially sold! I plan to pick up at least one or two more for spring, red and something else yet-to-be-decided </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0219-21#post-303592 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 03:16:25 +0000 rae 303592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I noticed that about camera height, too! I can't let my fiance take my pics, because I end up with huge shoulders and short, stumpy legs -- better for me to set the camera on my dresser. #3 is my favorite -- jonesing for some colored pants like those now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0219-21#post-303553 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:33:30 +0000 Aida 303553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks ladies!</p> <p>Ornella - No fear of pairing a pendant and a belt here! I'm enjoying the semi-tuck as more of a little nod to the 70s versus the full tuck homage.</p> <p>Morethanbeige - Thanks! I (nearly) always dress for a long leg line as you posted about, but generally treat shoes as a full-on accessory. So, color variety certainly allowed and desired :)</p> <p>Liss - These were my first pair of colored pants and I must say it's much more fun than denim all the time! I highly recommend you try a pair if you haven't (since I've seen that you like color!), they work just like a colored skirt would. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0219-21#post-303550 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:11:21 +0000 liss 303550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for posting pics of the shoes, I was going to ask too.<br /> Love #2 especially the jacket.<br /> Adore #3 - the colour combo of the pants and sweater, the semi-tucked look (you have that down perfectly) and I agree your hair looks great down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0219-21#post-303548 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:07:23 +0000 morethanbeige 303548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aida, really like your posts. Noticing how great your shoe color looks with your outfits. Love #3 and also casual comfort of #1 and #2. You.achieve casual comfort and put together at the same time. Love that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0219-21#post-303545 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:04:42 +0000 Ornella 303545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So Aida, all three, but no.3 is absolutely fantastic. I love the individual pieces, the colors together, semi-tucking, pendant (as such) and pendant + belt combo. You nailed it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0219-21#post-303542 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:03:33 +0000 catgirl 303542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, the shoes are fab! Thanks for posting close-ups. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0219-21#post-303526 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 23:43:51 +0000 Aida 303526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad you guys like #3, I was so iffy about it after taking photos I almost changed!</p> <p>Una - Added some shoe detail for you (they were from Kohl's). I think Teri has the same pair I love wearing my hair down, but the curls only last the first day after which it does a really half-assed wave that just never does what it should. I wash my hair every 3-4 days, so I really need get a proper curling iron or some curling product! Still working on becoming more hair savvy.</p> <p>AJ - Thanks! I got the pendant from Forever 21 and was pleasantly surprised that it's an actual working watch </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0219-21#post-303522 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 23:34:45 +0000 AJ 303522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do like that plaid jacket as well!</p> <p>Luv the 70's vibe of #3 as well as the color combo. That watch pendant is fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0219-21#post-303521 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 23:34:20 +0000 catgirl 303521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the third outfit! What are the shoes in the first picture? You need to wear your hair down more often - it's very flattering (although I never did when I had long hair!)... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0219-21#post-303518 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 23:31:02 +0000 Aida 303518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Weekend outfits plus Monday's (pre-snow).</p> <ol> <li>Worn out to breakfast Saturday with hubby and then to get car tabs. Fun story: When we walked into the DOL, the lady who helped us looked startled; after a moment she commented that she loved my coat and had worn one just like it in 1949. It made my day! Then in the evening we went out with a bunch of friends and I stayed up too late. Getting too old for that ;)</li> <li>Wasn't planning on getting dressed Sunday, but some of our friends wanted to come hang out and help my husband brew his first batch of beer. So I threw this on for essentially a day off at home.</li> <li>Worn to work Monday. I had this outfit in my head to try, but the sweater didn't play as well as I'd expected; it's too short and doesn't drape well. But I like the color palette a lot!</li> </ol> <p>Comments, critiques, thoughts and questions welcome.</p> <p>EDITED TO NOTE: For those interested in how camera height changes your proportions in photos: #1 was taken around knee height, #3 between hip/waist height, and #2 almost shoulder height. I'm wearing 3.5"-4" heels in all three of these, and the jeans in #1/2 are the same. <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0219-21#post-303679">More on this below.</a> </p>