https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-423-variation-on-a-theme Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:58:45 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-423-variation-on-a-theme/page/2#post-602586 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:59:54 +0000 catgirl 602586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, AJ is clever and I'm happy to be a paper doll! </p> <p>jjsloane, the skirt is the same size as the pink and was taken in at the same time. I don't know why this one looks bigger? I've lost some weight but not that much! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-423-variation-on-a-theme/page/2#post-602537 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:46:49 +0000 Suz 602537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AJ is just so amazingly clever with these paper dolls. </p> <p>But then, she has a clever subject! You are MUCH more interesting dresser than Betsy McCall. </p> <p>I like this outfit but slightly prefer your original, for the reasons Rae said. I think it would be fun to play with the orange skirt, too. And I think your hair alone bookends really well with today's, but your glasses probably at that little extra to make it sing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-423-variation-on-a-theme/page/2#post-602520 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:12:52 +0000 Aida 602520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(Psst.. did you try swapping this black skirt out for your orange skirt with this particular outfit setup?) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-423-variation-on-a-theme#post-602444 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:42:37 +0000 Sarah A 602444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i am digging the original version and the black skirt/black jacket look in the AJ paperdolls. The orange skirt sounds pretty fun too! The shirt is just great on you and so much fun with the bright colors. I agree the pink skirt looks great because it is a better "match" for the pink of the shirt than the pink of the jacket. Great short over long action working! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-423-variation-on-a-theme#post-602441 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:38:06 +0000 Jjsloane 602441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Did you have the black skirt taken in like the pink one? It seems a bit too big. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-423-variation-on-a-theme#post-602435 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:23:43 +0000 crazyone 602435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the original better as well! For me, it's the fact that your pink skirt matches better with the shirt than your pink blazer does (though I think the pink blazer is fab by itself and is great on you). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-423-variation-on-a-theme#post-602415 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:40:54 +0000 Anonymous 602415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The silhouette is different, which I like. Thumbs up for me in both colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-423-variation-on-a-theme#post-602413 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:40:01 +0000 sarah 602413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are such a sport! I have a slight preference for AJ's alternative. You look terrific, BTW! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-423-variation-on-a-theme#post-602408 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:31:30 +0000 Tanya 602408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am also in the camp that likes this outfit, but prefers the original better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-423-variation-on-a-theme#post-602306 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:14:04 +0000 Mona 602306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lots of informative comments here. I do like the first version. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-423-variation-on-a-theme#post-602303 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:13:04 +0000 ironkurtin 602303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun, Una paper dolls!</p> <p>I'm joining the majority in liking the first renditoon most; I think you'd need to do all matte black on the bottom to make the top work. But then, I love me some black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-423-variation-on-a-theme#post-602268 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:44:38 +0000 Jilly 602268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, -km kind of with AJ on this one, although with your legs you can pulloff both! What about hot pink tights with the black shoes, black skirt and jacket? I think you're one of the few who could pull that off. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-423-variation-on-a-theme#post-602266 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:43:41 +0000 Sylvie 602266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AJ is brilliant! I really like the black/black combo she put together. I also prefer your original version, just because the top blends a bit better into the skirt. It goes without saying that you are brilliant as well for putting it together in the first place. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-423-variation-on-a-theme#post-602215 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:13:13 +0000 Meredith1953 602215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute outfits but I really like it with the black jacket the best! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-423-variation-on-a-theme#post-602211 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:11:20 +0000 Kirti 602211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the original better too, but the pink blazer is stunning! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-423-variation-on-a-theme#post-602200 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:05:08 +0000 jayne 602200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I liked the original best. The lace jacket is not the right pink, too harsh with the softer pink of the skirt. An orange skirt could rock, but with the black topper! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-423-variation-on-a-theme#post-602176 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:33:10 +0000 Scarlet 602176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the original. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-423-variation-on-a-theme#post-602173 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:28:55 +0000 catgirl 602173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, interesting! I feel like a fashion magazine experiment! Good analysis, Rae. I'm always willing to be a guinea pig. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-423-variation-on-a-theme#post-602162 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:21:53 +0000 rae 602162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it works, but that your previous version works better. My theory: </p> <p>Original outfit has a low contrast between skirt and top, creating a long leg line. You then have a high contrast between the top and jacket, creating a defined, high waist line that also keeps you looking leggy. </p> <p>Today's outfit kind of does the opposite: high contrast between skirt and top shortens bottom half, while low contrast between top and jacket leaves the waist much less defined. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-423-variation-on-a-theme#post-602153 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:13:53 +0000 catgirl 602153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Denise, the skirt is the Halogen skirt, the top is a sheer chiffon front and knit back (so needs a cami underneath). I'm wearing my black glasses to help bookend but didn't show them in the picture as they reflect the flash. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-423-variation-on-a-theme#post-602151 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:12:38 +0000 catgirl 602151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AJ, thanks for the visuals! Add to that mix that I also have an ORANGE skirt! I can see the difference in the side by side. Can also make it more suit-like by doing black with black or pink with pink, though they are slightly different shades.</p> <p>The jacket is lace. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-423-variation-on-a-theme#post-602149 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:11:00 +0000 CocoLion 602149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una -- I like them both but think I prefer the one with pink skirt and black jacket (shown in your second post) just a little better. I like the book ending effect with the jacket and stockings/booties. Just curious, what is the fabric of the skirt? Jacket? The striped top looks like a knit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-423-variation-on-a-theme#post-602145 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:05:50 +0000 Kiwichik 602145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gosh AJ you're clever. Una I like both of your looks plus the black combo that AJ designed. Inthinknyour legs look great in the patterned tights &amp; booties - hot hot hot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-423-variation-on-a-theme#post-602135 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:59:48 +0000 AJ 602135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Adding some matchy switcheroos...</p> <p>Can you tell that I'm having a blast with "paper dolls?" : P </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-423-variation-on-a-theme#post-602130 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:57:02 +0000 MsMary 602130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome home, quilted booties!</p> <p>I love it both ways!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-423-variation-on-a-theme#post-602126 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:54:28 +0000 Transcona Shannon 602126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this Una! And welcome home booties! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-423-variation-on-a-theme#post-602118 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:47:03 +0000 AJ 602118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So here's a side by side comparison. See how the orange top transitions better with the pink skirt? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-423-variation-on-a-theme#post-602117 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:46:20 +0000 christieanne 602117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Works for me. What is the texture on the pink crop? I can't quite tell if I love that but overall, yay! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-423-variation-on-a-theme#post-602114 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:42:09 +0000 modgrl 602114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like! I am a fan of short over long these days. Sweet booties!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-423-variation-on-a-theme#post-602110 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:36:06 +0000 catgirl 602110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AJ, did you see my other version? I'm curious to know if one is better than the other... will have to find it. </p>