https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-la-francaise-or-trying-too-hard Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 06 May 2026 21:33:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-la-francaise-or-trying-too-hard/page/2#post-1372813 Thu, 09 Oct 2014 22:23:08 +0000 Anonymous 1372813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tres chic! I have a French friend&nbsp;who always wears black with understated accessories and fab shoes. You have nailed the look, and on top of that, it's very classic and elegant. There's nothing even remotely OTT about it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-la-francaise-or-trying-too-hard/page/2#post-1372783 Thu, 09 Oct 2014 21:12:10 +0000 Day Vies 1372783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Simply perfect -- effortlessly stylish.&nbsp; Trying too hard to me means missing the mark or over done. I do not see that here. </p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-la-francaise-or-trying-too-hard/page/2#post-1372661 Thu, 09 Oct 2014 17:31:11 +0000 christieanne 1372661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Slim black pant and striped top - the blazer is making it look polished. The French might have been early adapters of the striped Breton but only because stripes are so amazing graphically perfect. You look great!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-la-francaise-or-trying-too-hard/page/2#post-1372625 Thu, 09 Oct 2014 16:38:26 +0000 ironkurtin 1372625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Which part do you think is trying too hard? I think it looks simple and elegant. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-la-francaise-or-trying-too-hard#post-1372531 Thu, 09 Oct 2014 13:26:36 +0000 Thirkellgirl 1372531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks lovely! Simple but beautiful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-la-francaise-or-trying-too-hard#post-1371957 Wed, 08 Oct 2014 15:07:48 +0000 citygirldc 1371957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tres chic. Your outfit is my go-to so no it's not too french (unless you put on a beret with a red scarf - just saying. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-la-francaise-or-trying-too-hard#post-1371788 Wed, 08 Oct 2014 09:30:13 +0000 Deb 1371788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look really good. I like and wear this style, and do not see it as trying too hard at all. Quite the opposite, it looks effortless. Breton and capri, simple, timeless, everyday wear. The shoes and handbag elevate your look and give it sophistication. You have done well, though one less roll on the pants would look better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-la-francaise-or-trying-too-hard#post-1371780 Wed, 08 Oct 2014 08:53:56 +0000 VernieJane 1371780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No, not trying to hard! I think its perfect! A very polished yet semi casual look for work. I would recreate this in a heartbeat. Nice job! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-la-francaise-or-trying-too-hard#post-1371764 Wed, 08 Oct 2014 07:03:59 +0000 tulle 1371764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks effortless to me, not trying too hard at all.&nbsp; And what pretty shoes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-la-francaise-or-trying-too-hard#post-1371705 Wed, 08 Oct 2014 03:26:04 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1371705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So chic! I agree the shoes and bags and so elegant, they make the outfit. I like the amount of ankle you're showing--seems just right to my eye. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-la-francaise-or-trying-too-hard#post-1371670 Wed, 08 Oct 2014 02:50:08 +0000 Suz 1371670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It works for me. Bien sur!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-la-francaise-or-trying-too-hard#post-1371657 Wed, 08 Oct 2014 02:27:11 +0000 Mia 1371657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was expecting to see skin tight or plunging! &nbsp;This is great. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-la-francaise-or-trying-too-hard#post-1371655 Wed, 08 Oct 2014 02:17:34 +0000 unfrumped 1371655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd go for copying that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-la-francaise-or-trying-too-hard#post-1371643 Wed, 08 Oct 2014 01:55:30 +0000 Sveta 1371643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it is perfect and pretty simple so not trying to hard at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-la-francaise-or-trying-too-hard#post-1371632 Wed, 08 Oct 2014 01:28:01 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1371632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You nailed it. &nbsp;This is my favorite for you yet. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-la-francaise-or-trying-too-hard#post-1371601 Wed, 08 Oct 2014 00:20:51 +0000 jackiec 1371601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Très chic, mon amie </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-la-francaise-or-trying-too-hard#post-1371599 Wed, 08 Oct 2014 00:19:11 +0000 Jaime 1371599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No not too hard, you really look fab! I would say the same as Aida unroll them once, or turn them up in one big cuff, but a little lower overall,&nbsp;as Janet said. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-la-francaise-or-trying-too-hard#post-1371528 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 21:39:54 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1371528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have changed up the cuff per everyone's advice. Too bad all I have left before me this evening&nbsp;is carpool for my daughter's school! I do not think all the little prepsters will have a proper appreciation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-la-francaise-or-trying-too-hard#post-1371521 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 21:33:01 +0000 Sal 1371521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome look, I really like it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-la-francaise-or-trying-too-hard#post-1371519 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 21:31:00 +0000 Aida 1371519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks nice and classic to me I vote unroll once, so the pants are a little longer and the cuff a bit more streamlined. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-la-francaise-or-trying-too-hard#post-1371515 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 21:20:04 +0000 Beth Ann 1371515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh la!&nbsp; This is simple and polished European casual.&nbsp; It suits you well!&nbsp; I think your shoes and bags -- sleek and updated, make the look.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-la-francaise-or-trying-too-hard#post-1371506 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 20:56:21 +0000 thimblelina 1371506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a classic. Can be worn by anyone, anywhere, for almost any work/personal commitment! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-la-francaise-or-trying-too-hard#post-1371407 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 18:01:24 +0000 Anonymous 1371407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It works for me, I think you look great! You could also swap out the black jeans for blue ones if you wanted to get another color in there (besides red or burgundy).&nbsp;</p> <p>What's this I hear about rolls on cuffs being too bulky? Is this something else I have to worry about doing wrong? I'm off to read IK's rolling thread...</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-la-francaise-or-trying-too-hard#post-1371403 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 17:52:12 +0000 Janet 1371403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that the jeans roll is a little bulky (try only doing one big cuff?) but otherwise, I think this looks great. I see absolutely no TTH (not that there is anything wrong with *trying* anything) -- it's a simple, fashionable look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-la-francaise-or-trying-too-hard#post-1371391 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 17:38:03 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1371391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vicki, I had that thought also, and&nbsp;was actually going to have a burgundy belt on, but I didn't like how the sweater looked with the partial tuck, so I got rid of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-la-francaise-or-trying-too-hard#post-1371389 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 17:38:01 +0000 Anonymous 1371389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it- and not too "try " at all ! &nbsp;You're right though, the cuffs are a tad puffy - probably need to shorten the jeans a bit , nothing terribly serious though </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-la-francaise-or-trying-too-hard#post-1371388 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 17:36:16 +0000 Kim 1371388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mais no!&nbsp; C'est parfaite!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-la-francaise-or-trying-too-hard#post-1371375 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 17:15:04 +0000 bj1111 1371375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>j'adore. tres chic, ma fille. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-la-francaise-or-trying-too-hard#post-1371374 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 17:14:50 +0000 Vicki 1371374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Magnifique! &nbsp;I especially like your look with the jacket and gorgeous bag in photo #2. &nbsp;I think it looks fine and not TTH. &nbsp;A touch of red (shoes or purse) could be another playful French nod. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-la-francaise-or-trying-too-hard#post-1371368 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 17:06:59 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1371368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had to roll the jeans three times because they are long. I think it looks too puffy or something. </p>