https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1201-ensemble---leggings-the-kitchen-sink Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:58:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1201-ensemble---leggings-the-kitchen-sink#post-1865325 Tue, 05 Dec 2017 03:50:11 +0000 Beth Ann 1865325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aida, I love your creativity and appreciate your amazing skill with proportions --- this look is fab, because it's just right.&nbsp; I like 2/3 best, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1201-ensemble---leggings-the-kitchen-sink#post-1865250 Tue, 05 Dec 2017 00:15:28 +0000 Aida 1865250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all so much! What a lovely surprise, I didn't think this would go over quite so well. I really appreciate all of the comments and feedback. This was a fun outfit that pushed me a little out of my usual style but still felt authentic to me (the version without the jacket, anyway!).</p> <p><b>Angie</b>, thank youuuuu &lt;3</p> <p><b>Bijou</b>, thanks very much for your thoughtful comment. I worked at being able to figure out how to quantify why something was working or not, or why I liked it or not, for a long time. It's definitely not something that came naturally as I'm a total mood-and-feel dresser! But I like to be able to explain things, so, there's that ;)</p> <p><b>Skylurker</b>, I very much appreciate your honesty ^^ And totally get it re the heavily layered arty looks. I promise to wear the springtime no-leggings version in a few months when it starts to warm up!</p> <p><b>Rachy </b>and <b>Lisa</b>, I can see both of you sporting leggings with culottes!</p> <p><b>Lyn</b>, I do wear <a rel="nofollow" href="http://aida.lookfab.com/post/wiw-0809-tunic-cropped-pants-and-jacket">a version of this with cream booties</a>, swapping the culottes/leggings for black skinny jeans </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1201-ensemble---leggings-the-kitchen-sink#post-1865104 Mon, 04 Dec 2017 16:09:34 +0000 JuniperGreen 1865104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>too cute!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1201-ensemble---leggings-the-kitchen-sink#post-1865078 Mon, 04 Dec 2017 14:35:12 +0000 Sara L. 1865078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun outfit!&nbsp; I think it looks very modern with the various layers.&nbsp; I particularly like the top portion with the short top over the longer tunic.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1201-ensemble---leggings-the-kitchen-sink#post-1865045 Mon, 04 Dec 2017 11:54:30 +0000 krishnidoux 1865045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aida, your outfit ideas are a treat. This one doesn't disappoint. I am admiring again and again the genius layering here. Pieces literally talk with one another in colour, texture and proportion. The whole picture is ever so chic. Thank you for this brilliant inspiration! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1201-ensemble---leggings-the-kitchen-sink#post-1865029 Mon, 04 Dec 2017 10:37:40 +0000 lyn67 1865029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, your short over long is always inspiring me and how creative, love the idea of the leggings under culotte for warmth&amp;what about wearing it with booties? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1201-ensemble---leggings-the-kitchen-sink#post-1864917 Sun, 03 Dec 2017 21:41:20 +0000 Mirjana 1864917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So lovely, I really like this on you. As Angie said you are ready for Fashion Week. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1201-ensemble---leggings-the-kitchen-sink#post-1864878 Sun, 03 Dec 2017 17:58:55 +0000 Bonnie 1864878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the colors in this outfit. This is a great variation of Angie's formula. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1201-ensemble---leggings-the-kitchen-sink#post-1864868 Sun, 03 Dec 2017 17:01:33 +0000 MsMary 1864868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AIYEEE!!! That is me SCREAMING with joy at the sight of this amazing outfit!! SO FAB!!!</p> <p>I can't even... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1201-ensemble---leggings-the-kitchen-sink#post-1864824 Sun, 03 Dec 2017 04:31:16 +0000 Anonymous 1864824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very kewl. I never would have thought of such a great combo but it looks really interesting and put together too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1201-ensemble---leggings-the-kitchen-sink#post-1864817 Sun, 03 Dec 2017 04:10:24 +0000 Kari 1864817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like how this looks very colorblocked and, as shevia mentioned, reminiscent of COS’ style. You do “kitchen sink” ensembles so well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1201-ensemble---leggings-the-kitchen-sink#post-1864809 Sun, 03 Dec 2017 03:49:24 +0000 Jaime 1864809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love version 2! Not at all 80s Madonna - more 2017 COS looking forward. The fur collar on the coat is the bit of unexpected glam that makes it you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1201-ensemble---leggings-the-kitchen-sink#post-1864695 Sat, 02 Dec 2017 15:01:06 +0000 Anonymous 1864695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like this on you - and the proportions and mixing of lengths is interesting and creative. I'm not a kitchen-sink dresser by any means, but this I could see wearing. The leggings-under-culottes is genius. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1201-ensemble---leggings-the-kitchen-sink#post-1864678 Sat, 02 Dec 2017 13:55:38 +0000 Cardiff girl 1864678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very interesting ensemble.Great to see you not afraid to experiment with an idea ,shows that you are a true fashionista! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1201-ensemble---leggings-the-kitchen-sink#post-1864653 Sat, 02 Dec 2017 09:09:22 +0000 skylurker 1864653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, I dislike leggings and layered arty looks give me a weird stifling, choked feeling.<br /> I agree with you that this is more arty lite than 80s Madonna.<br /> I really love the proportions of jumper-blouse-culottes, I would really love the outfit as a Spring outfit, ie without leggings and topper layer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1201-ensemble---leggings-the-kitchen-sink#post-1864652 Sat, 02 Dec 2017 09:06:48 +0000 Bijou 1864652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I 100% agree with you. Whilst #1 is truer to the formula, I much prefer you in #2, it is beautiful with your super glam coat too. This is a great lesson in how to modify a formula to work with (1) what you already have and (2) make it consistent with what you prefer to wear. </p> <p>I always love your posts, because you really understand what works for you and are able to articulate that. Often I just have a feeling of "this works" or "this does not work", but don't take the time to analyse why and so can fall into the same mistake over again.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1201-ensemble---leggings-the-kitchen-sink#post-1864649 Sat, 02 Dec 2017 08:16:36 +0000 rachylou 1864649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, yeah, that is TOTALLY brilliant - leggings and culottes. Man. Genius! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1201-ensemble---leggings-the-kitchen-sink#post-1864632 Sat, 02 Dec 2017 04:31:35 +0000 Anonymous 1864632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the arty layers, although I did not think I would like it before seeing the photos. You deserve an A+ in kitchen sink. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1201-ensemble---leggings-the-kitchen-sink#post-1864624 Sat, 02 Dec 2017 03:51:15 +0000 Angie 1864624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YOU ARE READY FOR FASHION WEEK. I love the Middle Eastern vibe here - well done. Very creative. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1201-ensemble---leggings-the-kitchen-sink#post-1864602 Sat, 02 Dec 2017 01:19:56 +0000 Aida 1864602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks ladies! I know this look won't be for everyone, nice to hear some love for the arty layers ^^</p> <p><b>Diana</b> and <b>LaP</b>, leggings under culottes are totally fun right!? Years ago I came across a fabulous arty outfit where the gal had on shorter culottes, stirrup leggings, and oxfords (maybe?) which was a little too arty for me at the time and it has always stuck in my mind (tried to find it but couldn't). Happy to pull out the inspiration today!</p> <p><b>Fashiontern</b>, interesting! I don't mind any of them, though don't usually go for so many all at once. Perhaps the bottom layering is more appealing to you because it's lower contrast?</p> <p><b>SarahD8</b>, the two layers were just fine; the leggings are quite soft and stretchy. Similar to wearing tights or hosiery with pants over the top but less slippery. Didn't even think of the legwarmers and I love it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1201-ensemble---leggings-the-kitchen-sink#post-1864597 Sat, 02 Dec 2017 00:49:54 +0000 SarahD8 1864597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bold and fun! I also prefer the non-moto version. I am sort of getting an 80s leg-warmer vibe from the scrunched leggings, in a good way.&nbsp;</p> <p>Was having two layers on the bottom comfortable? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1201-ensemble---leggings-the-kitchen-sink#post-1864596 Sat, 02 Dec 2017 00:49:41 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1864596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You make it work! It’d be too layered for me. Oddly, the bottom two are not at all troubling to me; it’s the crop top over the tunic that I would find too much. Love the clutch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1201-ensemble---leggings-the-kitchen-sink#post-1864591 Sat, 02 Dec 2017 00:26:22 +0000 LaPed 1864591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I love the moto version in #1! And culottes over leggings? Never would've occurred to me in a million years! Genius. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1201-ensemble---leggings-the-kitchen-sink#post-1864587 Sat, 02 Dec 2017 00:12:10 +0000 Diana 1864587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, that's a brilliant idea to do this with culottes instead of the skirt! Love the uniqueness of it and the fantastic proportions w/the layered tops as well. I think the glam touches hit just the right note too. </p> <p>Seriously brilliant. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1201-ensemble---leggings-the-kitchen-sink#post-1864574 Fri, 01 Dec 2017 23:09:38 +0000 Aida 1864574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A take on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/2017/12/01/ensemble-leggings-and-the-kitchen-sink">Angie's ensemble from this morning</a>. I'm a big fan of kitchen sinks but I like mine colorful, patterned and/or textured. Definitely not layered -- often if I'm layered I probably had to force myself to do it!</p> <p>I'm missing the whimsical skirt part of the ensemble (not really my jam) which I think is pretty important to the vibe, so instead subbed in culottes because of the longer length. But they're not nearly whimsical enough. Should've gone with a dress, probably, but I quite enjoy the arty glam thing going on here.</p> <p>Photo #1 is a more faithful rendition of the ensemble but I felt off in it (waaaay too layered, and a bit hard edged, for me). I'm actually wearing it without the jacket ala #2/3 instead; more streamlined, lighter overall, and more colorful feeling. In the spirit of the dark topper listed in the ensemble, for outerwear I chose a somewhat-glam black coat. Also tried this with black loafers but the look skewed too arty; I'm more arty-lite so the patent pumps+extra long glittery earrings (and all the furry bits) added enough glam to keep me happy. I did like the loafers <i>without</i> the leggings but will keep that for spring.</p> <p>Happy with how this turned out, even if it's not as whimsical as the ensemble (might give it another go next week). Comments, critiques, thoughts and questions welcome! </p>