https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-cosy-primness-and-coatskirt-matching-question Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:23:20 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-cosy-primness-and-coatskirt-matching-question#post-1098093 Tue, 26 Nov 2013 02:20:05 +0000 Jaime 1098093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your magical presentation E! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-cosy-primness-and-coatskirt-matching-question#post-1097995 Tue, 26 Nov 2013 01:08:56 +0000 lyn* 1097995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want this entire outfit, now!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-cosy-primness-and-coatskirt-matching-question#post-1097990 Tue, 26 Nov 2013 01:06:34 +0000 Shirley 1097990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The coat is a great fit for both skirt and pants.&nbsp; The color is so rich and complimentary to your complexion.&nbsp; &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-cosy-primness-and-coatskirt-matching-question#post-1097835 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 22:31:03 +0000 Dee 1097835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That coat is a fabulous color! And it&nbsp;looks like it has just a little bit of an A-line shape and I think&nbsp;works really well with the dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-cosy-primness-and-coatskirt-matching-question#post-1097708 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 20:03:10 +0000 Alexandra 1097708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, what a neat outfit! The coat looks just right with the gray dress, and I think has the right shape to be worn with other dresses/skirts as well. Funny about the belt. Live and learn. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-cosy-primness-and-coatskirt-matching-question#post-1097656 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 19:24:42 +0000 E 1097656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's so hilarious that everyone else knows how to wear this style belt except me! And apparently my friends &amp; family because no one has ever conducted a belt intervention for me. I shall wear it with the buckle in back next time. And everyone's enthusiasm is&nbsp;making me rethink this dress; I'll have to take in the waist and see if that makes me reach for it more. Thank you everyone for the nice comments!</p> <p>Alasse, thanks so much! I love your style too. :)</p> <p>Diana, ohhh I love puckish! If I'd gotten a male dog, Puck was high on my list of possible names.</p> <p>LBD, I have actually gotten the Reese Witherspoon thing before, especially when I was younger and dyed my hair lighter blonde. I take it as a big compliment, so thank you!</p> <p>Beth Ann, we're having a freakish cold front! It's like magic! lol On Friday it suddenly dropped to the 40s and it's stayed in the 30s and 40s through today. I'm in heaven. My walks are for my&nbsp;health &amp; my dog but luckily they're a lot of fun too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-cosy-primness-and-coatskirt-matching-question#post-1097616 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 18:51:04 +0000 Anonymous 1097616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice layering, and you look nice in burgundy/red! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-cosy-primness-and-coatskirt-matching-question#post-1097592 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 18:28:00 +0000 Beth Ann 1097592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Three layers in Texas?&nbsp; That must have been some kind of a storm?&nbsp; Did you take a walk for fun, or for a "commute?"</p> <p>The belt in pic one is indeed the front, but you can certainly wear it backward if you like!</p> <p>Love your creativity here, and the combined effect suits you beautifully.&nbsp; I'm particularly fond of that beautiful coat! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-cosy-primness-and-coatskirt-matching-question#post-1097516 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 17:21:46 +0000 minimalist 1097516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do any of the sewists here know whether the cap sleeves could be removed and the arm seams finished acceptably? Because that grey dress is delicious, and if sleeveless-ness and taking the waist in would make it more versatile, we'd get to see it in more of your delightful WIWs.</p> <p>I've never seen that kind of belt buckled in front before, but I'm loving the detail-in-back option and am glad to have fashion preconceptions challenged. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-cosy-primness-and-coatskirt-matching-question#post-1097500 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 17:06:32 +0000 catgirl 1097500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Urchin is the perfect word - you have a lot of gamine urchin in your style.&nbsp; There's a certain appeal to the <i>Les Miz </i>look, although I don't think that's exactly what this is.&nbsp; It's a fab outfit and suits you so well!&nbsp; I always think it's great when people have a style that works so completely for them.&nbsp; In my mind I am much taller and leggier which would suit my own style aspirations so much better! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-cosy-primness-and-coatskirt-matching-question#post-1097494 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 17:02:56 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1097494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Reese Witherspoon!&nbsp; OMG, I finally figured it out! &nbsp;&nbsp; It was driving me crazy, trying to think why you look so familiar :)</p> <p>I love love love your outfit!&nbsp;&nbsp; Dressy but comfortable - totally the way to go :)&nbsp; And seriously, I wish my placeholders looked half as perfect on me, as yours does on you!</p> <p>I sometimes wear belts and cardigans backwards, it gives new life and a different look to the same humdrum items. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-cosy-primness-and-coatskirt-matching-question#post-1097419 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 15:53:15 +0000 Diana 1097419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is just perfect.&nbsp; I love the reds and greys together, and it all looks so cozy and warm.&nbsp; I think the coat looks great with the skirt actually.&nbsp; </p> <p>By the way, I thought of a style adjective for you (if you like it of course): Puckish.&nbsp; That's what I think when I see all of your outfits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-cosy-primness-and-coatskirt-matching-question#post-1097410 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 15:48:57 +0000 4babiesMe 1097410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like that red and gray together, and the belt is great! &nbsp;I'd just turn it around, as other suggested. &nbsp;Very cute! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-cosy-primness-and-coatskirt-matching-question#post-1097391 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 15:33:54 +0000 Alassë 1097391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>E, I'm sorry I haven't gotten to commenting on your threads earlier. I've been in catch-up mode since the baby. Welcome to you too, and I love seeing your style! Each new outfit post (and the words that go along with it) is a treat. Your walks in the woods sound delightful, and I love seeing your interpretations of Victorian/retro! High-fiving another young member! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-cosy-primness-and-coatskirt-matching-question#post-1097360 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 15:08:40 +0000 Liz A. 1097360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this a lot.&nbsp; You are such an out of the box thinker.&nbsp; Layering two dresses?&nbsp; Unheard of!</p> <p>The only suggestion I have is I would pull the collar out on the blouse for a neater look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-cosy-primness-and-coatskirt-matching-question#post-1097353 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 15:03:03 +0000 rute 1097353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>you look gorgeous! Love the colors! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-cosy-primness-and-coatskirt-matching-question#post-1097348 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 14:54:07 +0000 Suz 1097348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a pretty outfit! I was going to ask all the questions that MuseumGal already asked, so there you go. I love the reds on you. And the white scarf was a clever idea.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-cosy-primness-and-coatskirt-matching-question#post-1097334 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 14:43:04 +0000 E 1097334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MG, really?! The belt is supposed to buckle in the back? Eek! I've definitely been wearing it w the buckle in the front for years. I have super slippery hair, so what I did was use a tiny little claw (like <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/Goody-Micro-Claw-Clip-Mini/dp/B003YOX52Y">these</a>)&nbsp;to catch the part of my hair I wanted back (instead of a bobby pin) and then I 'pinned' the leaf right above the little claw. Somehow the claw &amp; brooch worked perfectly together; I was very surprised (since even most bobby pins slide out of my hair). I consider the dress a placeholder because it's a bit big in the waist (and the waist hits too high)&nbsp;and not quite full enough in the skirt for me to feel my best.&nbsp;I suppose I could try taking the waist in at least! I do love the pleats &amp; neckline &amp; general lines, just a few tweaks would make it much better but I'm not sure how to accomplish them. Oh and the short sleeves aren't as versatile for me as a sleeveless dress would be. Basically I've very picky. hehe But I'm glad you like this one!</p> <p>Molly and World Lily, thnx for the feedback! Glad the coat goes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-cosy-primness-and-coatskirt-matching-question#post-1097327 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 14:36:42 +0000 Word Lily 1097327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look very cozy! I think the coat works well with the dress. Glad you used the white scarf. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-cosy-primness-and-coatskirt-matching-question#post-1097326 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 14:35:59 +0000 Molly L-R 1097326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This coat totally works well with skirts/dresses!&nbsp; Enough waist definition and not strange at all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-cosy-primness-and-coatskirt-matching-question#post-1097324 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 14:34:56 +0000 MuseumGal 1097324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As always, this is delightful.&nbsp; And yes, I think the coat goes with dresses just fine.&nbsp; That grey dress is really lovely, very simple and elegant - I'm curious as to why you see it as just a placeholder?&nbsp; Also, the belt is way cool, but ... um, I think maybe the "back detail" is supposed to actually go in front??&nbsp; Oh and how on earth do you get a brooch to stay in your hair?&nbsp; If I tried that it would slide right out - which I know because I have tried it many times. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-cosy-primness-and-coatskirt-matching-question#post-1097300 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 14:11:36 +0000 E 1097300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yesterday was still cold, and as I leave my thermostat low, I knew I wanted to wear something warm! So I pulled this dark red sweater off the shelf: it's actually a sweater dress and made&nbsp;in the most lusciously thick and soft&nbsp;lambswool/cashmere blend. Unfortunately, it hits about 3 inches above the knee, and even when I added thicker tights, I felt a bit self conscious. Then I threw another dress on over top! The sweater dress has funny exposed seams (intentional, because the shoulder and underarm seams are right way in) that make it look a bit raggedy and remind me of orphanages, as does this grey dress (that I consider a placeholder for my dream fit and flare dress). The grey dress doesn't fit quite right so I distracted with a matching dark red&nbsp;belt (and should have adjusted things before I took the pics!): this belt has a really neat back detail: studs on one side, suede on the other, and it comes to an interesting point. I liked how the light tights looked with everything, but I wanted to bring some lightness up into the top of the outfit, and as I don't have an off white belt, I decided to layer my off white silk long sleeve shirt underneath. All 3 necklines together made me feel a bit prim, but not in a bad way.&nbsp;The touches of lightness at the neckline and the sleeves made me happy, and even though it's three layers, I didn't feel at all stuffed or uncomfortable, or have to keep readjusting.&nbsp;I think it was because the silk is so drapey, and both of the dresses are knits. In fact I took an unplanned nap in this pre photos so it must have been comfortable! And I was incredibly warm too: I didn't realise just how insulating it was until I changed into pjs and had a brief moment in the exposed chilly air.</p> <p>I wanted to pick up the gold in the belt with a brooch, but the 3 necklines were enough on their own, so I ended up trying it in my hair. Surprisingly, it stayed all day with no fussing (even through the nap!)! Does it look weird?&nbsp;With this leaf, you've now seen all of my brooches. And of course then I had to put on my gold rings, which I still haven't gotten a detail pic of!</p> <p>For my walk, it was pretty wet out, so I used the same weatherproof boots as the day before. And the same coat and hat! The only thing I changed was the scarf: I chose an off white one to keep with my colour scheme. Does this coat work with skirts? I got it as a birthday present to myself this year, back in April, off ebay (as a kind of celebration of my decision to move north in 2014) so I didn't try it on beforehand. I think it fits quite well and works with trousers, but the skirt is narrower than most of my skirts and dresses: does this look strange? And I'm used to belted wool coats: does this have enough waist definition to go with skirts/dresses? I only have 2 other wool coats, one of which is a-line so looks best with trousers, so I'd be happy if this one goes with skirts, but I defer to the experts.</p> <p>As always, all comments/suggestions/etc. welcome! </p>