https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-415-easy-avant-garde-lite Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:29:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-415-easy-avant-garde-lite#post-1645555 Sun, 17 Apr 2016 02:52:06 +0000 Jaime 1645555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent! The top is just right for the ensemble - I want it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-415-easy-avant-garde-lite#post-1645430 Sat, 16 Apr 2016 15:49:27 +0000 lasallepal 1645430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Eileen Fisher jersey harem pants have been a staple in my wardrobe since they were introduced a few years back. &nbsp;It seems that they are being discontinued. &nbsp;I found that out when I went to purchase a back up pair. &nbsp;I did find a pair in a size Small ( my previous pair were and XS) at Nordstrom Rack...reduced to 50 ish dollars. &nbsp;There are other sizes. &nbsp;These have a low drop which keeps them looking "harem" and much more in line with Poiret Art Deco style. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-415-easy-avant-garde-lite#post-1645410 Sat, 16 Apr 2016 14:56:11 +0000 Shirley 1645410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-415-easy-avant-garde-lite#post-1645399 Sat, 16 Apr 2016 14:21:28 +0000 lasallepal 1645399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this style! &nbsp;It has a very Japanese aesthetic. &nbsp;If you study fashion design there are elements in the combination of shapes and proportions that harken back to Poiret and Erte. &nbsp;The Japanese designers are carrying this forward...particularly Issey Miyake. &nbsp;This style of harem (not to be confused with Hammer pants of the 80's) was masterminded by Poiret. &nbsp;Who could forget Sybil of Downton Abbey fame modeling this fabulous style on one of the earlier seasons. &nbsp;I have an I shape...rectangular and petite. &nbsp;The cropped top over a high waisted pant or skirt floats above the waist line and gives the illusion of a receding...small waist ( I do have a layering tee/tank tucked in underneath the top as I do not wish to have any of my middle region flesh showing)... &nbsp;This is a very unique and gorgeous style...not for everyone...but for me...perfect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-415-easy-avant-garde-lite#post-1645280 Sat, 16 Apr 2016 03:07:24 +0000 Anonymous 1645280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your fab outfit is giving me ideas. I may have to chop a long top to make a cropped one. Wonderful look! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-415-easy-avant-garde-lite#post-1645278 Sat, 16 Apr 2016 02:59:55 +0000 Anonymous 1645278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great top - and do you ever wear this look well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-415-easy-avant-garde-lite#post-1645275 Sat, 16 Apr 2016 02:32:46 +0000 annagybe 1645275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love love love!<br /> So awesome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-415-easy-avant-garde-lite#post-1645205 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 22:52:08 +0000 Brooklyn 1645205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great interpretation! And the pants are a clever solution to your dress code dilemmas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-415-easy-avant-garde-lite#post-1645163 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 21:08:04 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1645163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amazing outfit, Tanya! I think this is one of my favorites of your many fabulous outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-415-easy-avant-garde-lite#post-1645156 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 20:59:51 +0000 Suz 1645156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a killer outfit on you, Tanya. I love the pants paired with the boxy top!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-415-easy-avant-garde-lite#post-1645089 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 18:36:55 +0000 rachylou 1645089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A++</p> <p>It's so good, I can't stand it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-415-easy-avant-garde-lite#post-1645070 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 17:58:37 +0000 Eliza 1645070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice look, Tanya. Great pairing of bag and blouse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-415-easy-avant-garde-lite#post-1645059 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 17:32:24 +0000 Anonymous 1645059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>you took the look and made it your own!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-415-easy-avant-garde-lite#post-1645038 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 17:11:06 +0000 Anonymous 1645038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this really works well. This outfit is what I mean when I say I like avant-garde.<br /> I think footwear is another area that u could switch up to get another look.<br /> You could also do a small backpack without losing the overall feel of it.<br /> Anyway, your outfit has given me a lot of ideas for myself, so thank you, Tanya! Have a nice day! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-415-easy-avant-garde-lite#post-1645020 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 16:51:34 +0000 Angie 1645020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah. Good strategy. I just put thermals on under my blouse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-415-easy-avant-garde-lite#post-1645019 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 16:51:26 +0000 Sara L. 1645019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, I really like this.&nbsp; I'm enjoying seeing how the forum is putting Angie's ensemble into action.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-415-easy-avant-garde-lite#post-1645018 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 16:50:13 +0000 Tanya 1645018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you very much, Mirjana and Diana. </p> <p>Angie, I have layered a thin tank top under the shirt, it is surprising how much it helps with the warmth. It also keeps me covered when I have to lift my arms. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-415-easy-avant-garde-lite#post-1644998 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 16:22:56 +0000 Diana 1644998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh, I like your take on this.&nbsp; Love the contrast of the soft bottoms with the structured top.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-415-easy-avant-garde-lite#post-1644996 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 16:22:07 +0000 Mirjana 1644996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your version Tanya.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-415-easy-avant-garde-lite#post-1644993 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 16:19:00 +0000 Angie 1644993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>HAH. Oh well. First time for everything. How about the top - not too breezy?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-415-easy-avant-garde-lite#post-1644926 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 14:43:15 +0000 Tanya 1644926@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you very much Bonnie, Mochi, Diane and Angie.<br /> Angie, it is not warm enough outside for short sleeves yet so I had to throw on a topper. It was my (thin) wool black cocoon coat, which I removed inside. I felt a little seasonally confused with bare ankles and wool coat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-415-easy-avant-garde-lite#post-1644919 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 14:38:52 +0000 Angie 1644919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is it warm enough to wear that today, Tanya?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-415-easy-avant-garde-lite#post-1644918 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 14:38:34 +0000 Angie 1644918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>GREAT length on those pants.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-415-easy-avant-garde-lite#post-1644916 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 14:35:43 +0000 Anonymous 1644916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome! I love your version Tanya. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-415-easy-avant-garde-lite#post-1644899 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 14:26:15 +0000 Angie 1644899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Killer</p> <p>NAILED IT YOUR WAY. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-415-easy-avant-garde-lite#post-1644897 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 14:25:57 +0000 Mochi 1644897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm obviously not Angie, but I'd think this was a k2 outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-415-easy-avant-garde-lite#post-1644884 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 14:18:27 +0000 Bonnie 1644884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-415-easy-avant-garde-lite#post-1644876 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 14:10:29 +0000 Tanya 1644876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Avant-Guarde outfits are not something I gravitate to on regular basis, but a little light version here and there is something I am willing to give a try.&nbsp;&nbsp; When reading Angie's post this morning, it struck me that I have lots of tops and some shoes that could work, but bottoms were the issue.&nbsp; I have some culottes but I can not wear them at work because of the full length pant requirement.&nbsp; Similar thing for peep-toe booties.&nbsp; <br />So, I decided to go for drapey jogger type jersey Express pants that are as close to harem pants that I will ever get.&nbsp; I like that the ruched calf can be pulled up for a more flattering look when worn outside and then be pulled down when in the lab lest I get in trouble with lab dress code police. I combined them with a cropped boxy white BR shirt from last year.&nbsp; This shirt was a part of their boxy trendy line that many did not enjoy, but I personally liked the change.&nbsp;&nbsp; I finished the outfit with two tone black burgundy Dolce Vita oxfords and silver R&lt; Satchel as I do not have a patent tote.</p> <p>I am curious to see how I will feel in this all day as it is not my usual type of outfit. </p>