https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-few-diverse-work-outfits Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 09 May 2026 12:48:03 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-few-diverse-work-outfits#post-1408624 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 01:23:34 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1408624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, <b>Neel</b> and <b>Claire</b>--that's it! I'm a mood dresser. <br /><b>Joy</b>, thanks for your thoughtful analysis and ideas. You're right, I don't have a lot of white in my wardrobe, though I agree, if I had a white sweater I bet it would look good with the skirt. The dress over skinnies is a good idea, too. I always try to wear it over a sleek layer, because it's a pretty close fit. But who knows, until I try? Hey, I just had a thought: what about the ivory top and vest over the charcoal skirt?<br /><b>Una</b> (Alaskagirl), you weren't a spanner at all, now, were you?<br /><b>Texstyle</b>, you're right--the ivory color in the last outfit probably threw me, as much as the Minky did. I think of it as a layering color, usually. <br /><b>Jackiec</b>, I look forward to seeing your new glasses! Here's a link to <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-specs-4" rel="nofollow">a post with a closeup</a> of mine. <br /><b>Rachylou</b>, great observation--I hadn't thought of the coat in that way. I tend to think of both it and the skirt as classics, but I can see they are quite different in character. <br /><b>Shannon</b>, I think the dress outfit is similar to one you posted this week, but with leggings instead of tights. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-few-diverse-work-outfits#post-1408392 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 18:21:15 +0000 rachylou 1408392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Royal flush: perfect description :D</p> <p>And I do see style consistency through all three outfits... albeit the Ombre coat threw me for a bit of a loop. It's got an angular quality that I don't see echoed in the softer skirt and sweater. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-few-diverse-work-outfits#post-1408254 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 15:37:36 +0000 texstyle 1408254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love the second outfit!&nbsp; I don't think they are all totally different, but I do feel that the last one is different from what I usually see you wearing so I imagine it does feel a bit different to you too. It's also more light on top, which I don't know if I see you wear as often. I think it always takes me a few wearings of a new shape or item to feel myself in it.&nbsp; Great coats too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-few-diverse-work-outfits#post-1408251 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 15:33:10 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1408251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All stupendous outfits Sharan but I can't get past that fab scroll print sweater dress. That's exactly the type of outfit I'm craving these days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-few-diverse-work-outfits#post-1408227 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 14:56:23 +0000 jackiec 1408227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are all so great, Sharan! I was reading Angie's comment about your new glasses and was laughing, since I was totally focused on your glasses as well! I thought they looked different, but the reason I was noticing was that I think I ordered some similarly shaped specs for myself on Friday! Sounds like yours have some cool colour going on...wish that was the same for myself. Anyways, back to the outfits - yes - 3 different people and I love that!!! My fav today is #2. I'm drawn to that tunic type dress - I love the pattern and it all looks so cozy. Of course 1 is a nice FFBO type outfit, and I do like the skirt. And #3 is so fun and different. Your footwear, as usual, is stellar. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-few-diverse-work-outfits#post-1408226 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 14:56:20 +0000 Anonymous 1408226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the second outfit! I don't think you look like three different people, but maybe you're a mood dresser?&nbsp;And you have such a great collection of outerwear to go with everything (I guess that's necessary where you live)! Thanks for always showing it in the pictures. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-few-diverse-work-outfits#post-1408193 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 14:25:48 +0000 Anonymous 1408193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All fabulous but different outfits.<br /> 1-3. The crinkle skirt takes this more classic outfit to a new level. I really like the length of the skirt on you. I would like to see the skirt with white for a different look although I don't think of you in high contrast outfits.<br /> 4-6- love the scroll print tunic! How does it look over skinny jeans? The print adds curves.<br /> 7-9: an amazing study of silhouette and texture. It looks lux. Your legs look miles long. I forgot to mention that I love that green coat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-few-diverse-work-outfits#post-1408013 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 04:52:13 +0000 catgirl 1408013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All amazing as usual, but wow, #7 is my absolute fave here.&nbsp; The proportions and fit of everything are just spectacular.&nbsp; Those pants!&nbsp; You could open a business on YLF orders alone, I bet.&nbsp; &nbsp;I hope I'm not alone in that as I haven't read the comments.&nbsp; Also love that ombre plaid coat!&nbsp; </p> <p>Off to see if I'm the spanner! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-few-diverse-work-outfits#post-1407989 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 04:03:26 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1407989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Shedev! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-few-diverse-work-outfits#post-1407708 Mon, 08 Dec 2014 21:20:29 +0000 shedev 1407708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm totally in love with the minky vest and cargo pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-few-diverse-work-outfits#post-1407562 Mon, 08 Dec 2014 17:02:11 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1407562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Unfrumped</b>, thanks! I can picture the scarf worn muffler-style as Angie suggested (one tail hanging down in front and one in back, is what I'm interpreting), and I think that change alone would give a jauntier feel to outfit 1. Very small change, but I'm imagining a considerable difference in effect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-few-diverse-work-outfits#post-1407434 Mon, 08 Dec 2014 08:21:47 +0000 unfrumped 1407434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the second outfit for its youthful but elegant vibe and the third for sporty panache.<br /> I like the elements if # 1 and it's a lot like something I would wear to work. I'm having fun thinking though about what would make it more you- now and also what I want to go for with similar pieces myself. Something about changing one thing , or one proportion, to look more sporty or bouncy but still with the more formal or classic vibe for a work situation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-few-diverse-work-outfits#post-1407300 Mon, 08 Dec 2014 02:55:00 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1407300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for your thoughts, everyone!<br /><b>Suz</b>, it's good to have others' eyes on the question, so see what I miss. I agree, the first outfit is kind of the old me. But also a kind of outfit I wear now, occasionally. I actually felt fine in it. Not fab, but fine.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Neel</b> and <b>Diane</b>--thank you!</p> <p><b>Sharon</b>, thanks--I can see how those details in outfit 1 keep it from being as plain as I might have thought. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-few-diverse-work-outfits#post-1407078 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 20:52:22 +0000 Sharon 1407078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like all of these. I think the second 2 are definitely more interesting and fun and more in line with the arty side of your style. The sweater dress looks fantastic on you!&nbsp;I think the scarf, booties and the texture of the skirt prevent the first outfit from looking completely different in style to the others. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-few-diverse-work-outfits#post-1407036 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 19:58:37 +0000 Anonymous 1407036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Angie, the first look is perfectly fine and stylish. 4 and 7 though... wow! So different and fab. Those boots and that print in #4 are great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-few-diverse-work-outfits#post-1406927 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 17:02:54 +0000 Neel 1406927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! I really love outfit 3. The sneakers and slouchy pants are perfect! I might have to copy! :). I am a mood dresser myself .... So I love the variety here </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-few-diverse-work-outfits#post-1406925 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 17:01:19 +0000 Suz 1406925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's because the last one is "you" -- but you to the nth degree, if you know what I mean. It takes you further on your own style journey. It's something few others would wear with such panache. That's what makes it K2K.&nbsp;</p> <p>I love #4 on you, as well.&nbsp;</p> <p>It's interesting -- you see the variety (and goodness knows, you are right about that). Yet I also see consistency. While each outfit is quite different, all have that "arty" vibe. #1 just feels less evolved, somehow. Maybe more like the "old" you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-few-diverse-work-outfits#post-1406922 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 16:56:19 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1406922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's good to hear I don't look out of character to you all. It's sometimes hard to judge for myself!</p> <p><b>approprio</b>, thank you. I actually had not thought of trying the plaid coat with the scroll print dress. I like the idea! The pants pattern is the <a href="http://sewingworkshop.com/shop#!/Trio/p/38307655/category=9765086" rel="nofollow">Trio pants</a> from The Sewing Workshop. I lengthened the pants and tapered the bottom of the leg more on these.</p> <p><b>Elly</b>, I appreciate your thoughts on the style differences here. The Minky vest <i>is</i> nice and cozy, like wearing sweats.</p> <p><b>dianthus</b>, how sweet of you. Thanks!</p> <p><b>Angie</b>, what a surprise. I'm flattered! Wouldn't have expected the last outfit to be killer, let alone K-squared. I like the idea of wearing the scarf muffler style with the sweater, too--thanks. And yes, those are indeed the new specs. I especially loved the colors on them with outfit 1. They are turning out to be quite chameleon-like. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-few-diverse-work-outfits#post-1406916 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 16:24:08 +0000 Angie 1406916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was just going to say that #4 and #7 look more "Sharan". #4 is Killer but #7 is Killer to the power of Killer. The first outfit looks perfectly stylish though. A muffler style scarf tie would work well too.&nbsp;</p> <p>I <b>LOVE</b> the pants paired with the sneaks and fitted top support act in #7. And I think I spy your new specs too. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-few-diverse-work-outfits#post-1406910 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 16:06:03 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1406910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like all of them. &nbsp;The plaid jacket is a beautiful shape and very interesting. &nbsp;Your olive cargo pants are outstanding. &nbsp;So interesting and they look fab on you. &nbsp;I wish I had even 1/10th of your creativity and talent. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-few-diverse-work-outfits#post-1406882 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 15:16:41 +0000 Elly 1406882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I enjoyed all three looks as well-- I don't think they look like you have mulitple personality disorder. They all have the same undercurrent of mixing "artisan" sort of things in with mainstream pieces. Maybe that is because I can usually pick out what you made without reading about it--- even three, I see a very hip sporty undercurrent coming through but would automatically know that was a Minky vest and then both be surprised because it looks so good and sort of jealous because a Minky garment would be amazing lounge and streetwear if I could make it look that good. </p> <p>Two is my favorite, but I also love one, and love the elements of 3 but see how they are a step outside your normal asthetic, but totally appropriate for a fair environment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-few-diverse-work-outfits#post-1406819 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 09:08:26 +0000 approprio 1406819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>a royal flush, madame! Love all of these.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm now wondering how the coat from 3 goes with the dress from 4, with a few inches of the scroll pattern peaking out from under the plaid. I expect you've already tried this. Does it work?</p> <p>And who makes the pattern for the cargo pants? I think I need a pair of those. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-few-diverse-work-outfits#post-1406780 Sun, 07 Dec 2014 05:40:50 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1406780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are work outfits for the last few days. </p> <p>The first one is pretty staid for me, an easy if not particularly fast fall-back (i.e., it's not necessarily something I reach for often). </p> <p>Second outfit is fun and feels more like me. </p> <p>Third outfit feels a little quirkier than I usually go, I think. I put on the faux-fur vest (or "minky" fabric, actually--usually used for blankets!)--which I made about 4 years ago as a class sample and have never worn-- for a day that I thought I would be working in a booth for our company at a craft fair. I thought the outfit would appeal to the craft-fair crowd. I ended up being called to the store instead, and I received some compliments on the vest and pants there. </p> <p>I wonder if I look like three different people in these outfits. They seem rather diverse in style. What do you think?</p> <p>The outfits:<br />1-3: charcoal crinkle knit skirt (made by me); navy v-neck cashmere pullover (Halogen); blue and red plaid scarf (Asian Eye); navy tights; wine lace-up Mary Jane pumps (Naya); ombre plaid coat (MICHAEL Michael Kors); black satchel (Elliott Lucca, Olvera).</p> <p>4-6: scroll print sweater dress in wine, olive, teal, black, and gray (Nally &amp; Millie); black lace knit shrug (made by me); black opaque tights; olive distressed suede tall boots (Donald J. Pliner, Devi); green trench (Gallery); black satchel as above.</p> <p>7-9: dark sage linen-wool cargo pants (made by me); ivory long sleeved crew-neck tee (Caslon); ivory and green minky vest with green animal print lining (made by me); pewter metallic suede high-top sneakers (Paul Green). not pictured: same coat and purse as in previous outfit.</p> <p>Thanks for looking! Thoughts and suggestions are welcome. </p>