https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-13-02-08-12-to-work Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 15 May 2026 13:20:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-13-02-08-12-to-work#post-849367 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:00:37 +0000 Molly L-R 849367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No problem! I look forward to seeing you in better lighting </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-13-02-08-12-to-work#post-849323 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:39:24 +0000 Elizabeth P 849323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey Molly,<br /> No, there' no doubt I'm a T4. Carol didn't type me, it was pretty evident from the descriptions. Although I did take my time making sure, and certainly considered the others... definitely have them all in me. But I wasn't surprised... T2 colours make me look dead, and while I love the T3 colours, they don't do anything for me either. And no way am I a 1! My liking for drapy fabrics isn't really drapy in T2 terms, I just like a bit of "give". Case in point... that drapy blue shirt... is actually from the DYT T4 store!</p> <p>And if you think I look a bit harsh in white - you'd be scared to see what I look like in cream :). I suspect that's more the horrendous lighting I take these pics by - it's actually a pretty good colour on me. Somebody else mentioned they thought I looked really pale, and was questioning my foundation. I'll have to try to get one in better lighting sometime! I do really appreciate your feedback - it may sound as though I don't, I just wanted to give you more background. I have thought about several of the the things you mentioned. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-13-02-08-12-to-work#post-848930 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:52:18 +0000 Molly L-R 848930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Elizabeth. The blue looks good on you. I know Carol Tuttle typed you as a Type 4, but the black with white and red lipstick looks a little harsh to my eye. Have you tried draping yourself in the other types' colours just for fun and to see what it looks like? Your liking for drapy fabrics seems to hint towards Type 2 in particular, but it would be valuable to try out all the types. </p> <p>[for those who are not aware, Elizabeth and I both went through a makeover program called Dressing Your Truth. There are four "types" in the program that you can be, and the colours for each roughly correspond thus: Type 1 = spring (warm and light), Type 2 = summer (cool and light), Type 3 = autumn (warm and deep), Type 4 = winter (warm and deep)] </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-13-02-08-12-to-work#post-848840 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:09:24 +0000 Elizabeth P 848840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks ladies!<br /> Beth Ann - thanks for your comments and suggestions, you really are very astute! I will definitely try your suggestions. And thanks so much for the compliment on my colour choices, you made my day </p> <p>Caro, I actually found a great knit jacket at BR a week or so ago, just waiting to use a 40% off coupon. I do think I'd find that more to my liking - too bad, this one is new - wish I'd clued into that earlier! Oh well, I"m sure this will still get use. Perhaps more as an outside jacket than a wear all day jacket. And I'll definitely try that top with the jacket at some point.</p> <p>Suz... I'm a big believer in the happiness factor! In fact, it was Angie's' post on that that made me come back to this site. Made me realize people here were going to be about more than just "being in style". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-13-02-08-12-to-work#post-848626 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 03:35:23 +0000 Suz 848626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's great to note your feelings about each outfit as you are doing here. One of our members, Jayne, coined the term "happiness factor" and used it as her guide to revising her wardrobe -- she's now in wardrobe nirvana, through a process of elimination (and then re-stocking with things that increased the happiness factor.) </p> <p>You look amazing in that sapphire blue! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-13-02-08-12-to-work#post-848458 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 01:08:26 +0000 Caro in Oz 848458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look so good in #1 I think you need to look for a jacket with stretch &amp; drape to solve the trussed up feeling. What about the blouse in #2 without a belt with the jacket from #1? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-13-02-08-12-to-work#post-848343 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:26:35 +0000 Beth Ann 848343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Elizabeth! </p> <p>Gotta love a woman in a book club!</p> <p>You have an amazing sense of colors that really sing on you --- this is your style secret weapon.</p> <p>1. I'm loving everything but the belt. I like the idea of the dramatic belt, but something in the scale and perhaps the position of the belt seems to overpower the whole of the outfit a bit IMHO. Maybe a strong, but simple belt? Or one worn a little higher? Just a though.</p> <p>2. I love you in drapey fabrics, too, particularly when they're sapphire!</p> <p>3. Try srunching the sleeves, and folding the cuffs over the top of the sweater?</p> <p>4. Color Queen again! Knits with body are a great choice for you! They're a nice balance of soft/structure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-13-02-08-12-to-work#post-848170 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:09:46 +0000 Elizabeth P 848170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi folks! A few more work outfits from me, as I try to figure myself out. As always, any input on anything is appreciated.</p> <p>My thoughts:<br /> I like #1. However, at the end of the day, I couldn't wait to get changed... between the structured shirt, structured jacket....<br /> I really like #2... this felt comfortable on me. Bit of a lightbulb moment - I am more comfortable in drapy fabrics.<br /> #3. Felt okay, but I feel it looks a bit frumpy. Maybe this isn't the best cardigan shape for me?<br /> #4. Something comfy for my Book Club evening </p>