https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-40s-inspired Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:03:24 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-40s-inspired/page/2#post-1162768 Mon, 10 Feb 2014 19:49:44 +0000 Alassë 1162768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just had to bump to say that I adore this silhouette on you. Tiny waist, retro look...it does suit you to a t, E! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-40s-inspired#post-1160044 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 06:53:04 +0000 E 1160044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Thanks Sharon! Can't wait to your version. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Deb, these are the only pair of trousers cut like this that I have! And they're wool (not the tropical kind either) so seasonally limited. But at least I can wear them more frequently during our cold snaps!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks Sara. I've tried this with other trousers, and for me, it comes down to making sure it's tucked in right at my smallest part. Just a couple inches lower and things look off.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you Thistle!</div><div><br /></div><div>Ceit, do you have thrift stores near you? I see a lot of this style on the racks, although I'm not sure how good quality they all are (these are lined, which helps the fit so much).</div><div><br /></div><div>DoubleH, that doesn't sound creepy. I read the forum for 2 years before switching to active participant recently, so I know what you mean! I wouldn't have thought this would be a leg elongating look, since the rise is obvious (unlike skirts), but I think you're right!</div><div><br /></div><div>Aubergine, you'd never know until you try! ;)</div><div><br /></div><div>Caro, screwball comedies influenced me SO much as a teen. I loved the fast moving wit. I think His Girl Friday is my very favourite, but I love some of the KH ones dearly too. The Philadelphia Story gets me every time, although I'm not sure if that's straight up screwball, it's another of my favourites.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you Aida! (And nice to see you around again.) These are Pendleton, so I assumed the PNW thrift stores must be full of old trousers like them. lol But on closer reflection, I bet there are far more PNW thrifters who like this kind of thing than there are down here in Texas.</div><div><br /></div><div>Wow Angie! Thanks so much. :D</div><div><br /></div><div>Gigi, this blouse was hanging at the end of a rack when I was thrifting one day, and I made a beeline for it. Can't resist the polka dots! It is amazing how differently shaped women can be! Oh, and thanks for the hilarious google image search I needed to do to find out who Ed Grimley was. ;)</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you Shevia!</div><div><br /></div><div>Dee, it's definitely one of my favourites too!</div><div><br /></div><div>Beth Ann, thank you: I love the idea of impact w/o loudness. I will wear it again, promise. :)</div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-40s-inspired#post-1160030 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 05:50:45 +0000 Beth Ann 1160030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look amazing in these, E!&nbsp; It's flattering, but it makes an impact without being "loud," if you know what I mean.&nbsp; I love the way you balance the fullness of the trousers with the added visual weight in the tucked in cardi.&nbsp; </p> <p>Wear this one again!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-40s-inspired#post-1160023 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 05:32:35 +0000 Dee 1160023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this might be my favorite of your outfits! Love it, especially the polka dot blouse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-40s-inspired#post-1159970 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 03:58:25 +0000 Jaime 1159970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this! The trousers are fabulous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-40s-inspired#post-1159918 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 03:12:06 +0000 Gigi 1159918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You do look awesome in this outfit! I so love the polka dots. And you can really get away with that tuck! If I tucked those pants I would look like Ed Grimley (I have a short waist).</p> <p>I enjoyed your rise calculations. It's so amazing how different we all are!&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-40s-inspired#post-1159885 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 02:40:01 +0000 Angie 1159885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Killer</p> <p>Love this look on a long torso gal.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-40s-inspired#post-1159857 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 02:01:10 +0000 Aida 1159857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super cute! I need to get myself some similar wool trousers, but can never seem to find any. I like the shades of grays ^^ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-40s-inspired#post-1159853 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 01:47:53 +0000 Caro in Oz 1159853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&nbsp;Screwball comedies are some of&nbsp;my favourite films&nbsp;&amp; KH was amazing in them.</p> <p>This is a fabulous outfit, my favourite for sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-40s-inspired#post-1159813 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 00:10:53 +0000 Anonymous 1159813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the look and your description of the 1940s-ness of it! I hate tucking things into pants&nbsp;with a vengeance and&nbsp;have a feeling I'd look awful in anything like this, so I'm glad I can enjoy it vicariously here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-40s-inspired#post-1159807 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 23:58:49 +0000 doubleh 1159807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are one of my favorites to watch. &nbsp;(I hope that doesn't sound creepy. :)&nbsp;) &nbsp;I love to hunt/thrift and your outfits are always an inspiration!</p> <p>I think these trousers make your legs look super long! &nbsp;It all works really well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-40s-inspired#post-1159789 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 23:19:54 +0000 Anonymous 1159789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous -- I would love trousers like this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-40s-inspired#post-1159762 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 22:22:55 +0000 Thistle 1159762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks terrific! The tucked in blouse is perfect. So very Katehrine Hepburn. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-40s-inspired#post-1159747 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 22:01:18 +0000 Sara L. 1159747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great! &nbsp;I like the high rise with the tucked in sweater and blouse. &nbsp;I should take notes because this is the sort of outfit that I can never get quite right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-40s-inspired#post-1159741 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 21:51:58 +0000 deb 1159741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You should wear this style more often. It is such a good look on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-40s-inspired#post-1159709 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 21:16:10 +0000 Sharon 1159709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love, love, love! This is a beautiful outfit and it looks great on you. For sure I will be copying! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-40s-inspired#post-1159649 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 20:06:32 +0000 E 1159649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Thanks MG! I'm not actually very knowledge about 70s style (most of the classic movies I watched as a teen were from earlier in the century), but I know wide leg pants were big then. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you Sarah! I debated whether to tuck the cardi or not, but as it's a modern length one, I felt more 'period' with it tucked.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Aziraphale, thank you! I love mixing neutrals. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Thnx Diana! I haven't done the Imogen thing BUT I've got Triumph of Individual Style out from the library right now &amp; it has the same exercise! I'll have to get some string or a tape measure and get busy. hehe</div><div><br /></div><div>AG, I'm never sure if head scarves would push something into costume territory, since I'm already wearing quirkier clothes. I'll have to try one some day and see what the forum has to say! What a wonderful experience re: Hepburn.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you Diane!</div><div><br /></div><div>Janet, we're pretty much opposite body types, aren't we? &nbsp;I love the silhouettes you wear, but they don't love me back. lol</div><div><br /></div><div>Suz, these are Pendleton if that helps! I suspect they're from the 80s, so just start haunting thrif stores. Now I'm going to be looking for pairs in less seasonally specific fabric.</div><div><br /></div><div>JAileen, I knit the hat &amp; bought the boots retail, but the rest is thrifted!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks Alexandra! I still felt true to my style, but this was definitely on the more elegant/grown up side of things. Makes sense, since you're so glamourous yourself!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you Hil!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks so much TG. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Diana, how funny! I love coincidences like that.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-40s-inspired#post-1159628 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 19:56:13 +0000 Diana 1159628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey, did you see this look that Angie just posted?&nbsp; You are ahead of the curve!</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/great-trouser-look" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ouser-look</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-40s-inspired#post-1159619 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 19:52:10 +0000 Helena 1159619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love love love love love. This is perfect! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-40s-inspired#post-1159615 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 19:49:30 +0000 Hil 1159615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I so enjoy seeing your posts!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-40s-inspired#post-1159457 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 16:45:55 +0000 Alexandra 1159457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my, this is fabulous! More than that, it's perfection! I think I like this "you" even more than the "fairy tale you". Or maybe I just like the glamour of this story more </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-40s-inspired#post-1159449 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 16:40:41 +0000 JAileen 1159449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super cute outfit! The pants look great on you! All thrifted? Even better! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-40s-inspired#post-1159399 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 16:01:09 +0000 Suz 1159399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I totally love this. You are 100% right that this style of trouser works for you. I've always loved them, too -- with a high rise and pleats like this, and pockets. So fluid and elegant. Oh, I would love to find a pair of pants like this. I know Beth Ann is on the prowl for them, too.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-40s-inspired#post-1159396 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 15:52:55 +0000 Janet 1159396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like this. The drapey trousers are especially fab on you. I always liked that silhouette, but I unfortunately don't wear it well. I'll enjoy it on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-40s-inspired#post-1159387 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 15:42:24 +0000 Anonymous 1159387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, E, I love this! I think you have the 40's vibe spot on. The various tones of grey make it all very luxe. Fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-40s-inspired#post-1159382 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 15:38:09 +0000 catgirl 1159382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous! If you added a head scarf instead of hat, it's a Rosie the Riveter look dressed up. Hepburn is one of my style crushes. I went to her alma mater and she spoke at our 100th anniversary, which was incredible and inspiring beyond belief. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-40s-inspired#post-1159348 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 15:03:18 +0000 Diana 1159348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is so beautiful and elegant! &nbsp;Like Kate Hepburn on her day off. &nbsp;=)</p> <p>By the way, since you mentioned proportions... Have you ever done Imogen's proportions exercise here? &nbsp;I found it really enlightening. &nbsp;(I would suggest modifying her instructions by using 1/8 of your height as the baseline measurement rather than your head length, because most women's heads are not exactly 1/8 of their height.)<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.insideoutstyleblog.com/2011/12/how-to-measure-your-body-proportions.html">http://www.insideoutstyleblog......tions.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-40s-inspired#post-1159344 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 14:58:46 +0000 Aziraphale 1159344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super cute! Yes, those pants with the tucked top&nbsp;work well&nbsp;on you. You've got a tiny waist and it shows. Love it! Love the monochromatic palette too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-40s-inspired#post-1159327 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 14:44:38 +0000 Sarah A 1159327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is complete amazing on you. I love how you decided to tuck the cardigan but leave it open. The polka dots make me smile Fantastic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-40s-inspired#post-1159316 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 14:31:34 +0000 MuseumGal 1159316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I ADORE this outfit on you.&nbsp; Totally rockin' the grown up Lyra thing (you must be so sick of me saying that).&nbsp; I love 40's style (I actually think of it as the sister decade to the 70s, stylewise) and it totally loves you too. </p>