https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-week-in-patterns-and-white Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:13:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-week-in-patterns-and-white#post-1405303 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 16:10:59 +0000 Angie 1405303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am totally mesmerized by #2. WOW. Killer to the power of Killer. (Glad you could save your white jeans). xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-week-in-patterns-and-white#post-1405073 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 02:47:19 +0000 Vicki 1405073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, this was a week of wonderfully-unique silhouettes, too, in addition to patterns and whites. &nbsp;I cannot get past #2, which is a WOW for me. &nbsp;I love this on you. &nbsp;You look amazing in the Halogen striped skirt and I'm so glad this belongs to you, because you wear it well.</p> <p>Pairing red with the toile is wonderful and your Chelsea boots is a great combination. &nbsp;Also, please keep both white jeans in rotation and away from your silver bag, when wet. &nbsp;:) &nbsp;The white adds such a fresh and wonderful pop to your wintertime wardrobe, all of ours, in fact, and I will follow your lead. &nbsp;Loved your entire week. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-week-in-patterns-and-white#post-1403848 Mon, 01 Dec 2014 05:27:32 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1403848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, what a stunning week. I like each and every outfit--simply cannot pick a favorite. <br />Yes, the sweater works in outfit 1, and I think I like it best with the blouse. <br />Love the red skirt as you work it and also with the shirt untucked. They look equally good, just different vibes--the first is neat and sleek, the second edgier and more casual looking. The booties are super fab--way more flattering than "just enough." <br />Your last outfit is fabulous, even with your second-string booties. Can't imagine it looking better. <br />I'm so glad you saved the jeans--that's a weird thing, to get blue streaks from a silver bag, isn't it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-week-in-patterns-and-white#post-1403830 Mon, 01 Dec 2014 04:47:03 +0000 Sveta 1403830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your comments and for your opinions on my questions. Interesting that #1 has a mixed opinions on it - I guess it was not a complete failure then if some like it. I know if is not the most flattering look with a midi skirt but I hoped it was JFE.<br />Next time I will try the tole sweatshirt with a shirt untucked if you all like it better this way :-)<br />Dianthus , I find it interesting that you prefer a midi skirt in 1 with the booties and want to see tall boots with culottes. For me culottes play by the same rules as a midi skirt does in terms of proportions. I like them equally with booties and tall boots - I guess my eye got adjusted to a bootie look completely.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-week-in-patterns-and-white#post-1403819 Mon, 01 Dec 2014 04:19:39 +0000 Debbie 1403819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You had a stellar week. I am glad you rescued the jeans. I like the shirt under the sweater. Outfit #2 is my favorites. I am so glad you posted these. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-week-in-patterns-and-white#post-1403789 Mon, 01 Dec 2014 02:52:56 +0000 Karie 1403789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE #2! I don't have a gilet, but you have inspired me to&nbsp;attempt a copy with my sleeveless vest. I think the sweater in #1 works with the skirt. It's a nice change from a more fitted top. I like it with&nbsp;the shirt under. I also like the sweatshirt in #4/5 with the shirt under, and it looks great with the booties. I think it&nbsp;would also look good with sheer hose and light booties. As for #6, I like the jeans both rolled and unrolled - no preference - I would wear them either way depending on what mood I was in.</p> <p>Another week of gorgeous outfits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-week-in-patterns-and-white#post-1403691 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 22:54:00 +0000 Anonymous 1403691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am quite intrigued with this lovely JCrew sweater, and have been since you first posted it. I think it looks wonderful that way! I also like your boots and culotte pairing : to me it looks intentional and fashion forward. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-week-in-patterns-and-white#post-1403619 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 19:59:34 +0000 frannieb 1403619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>love all your outfits as always -<br />1 - i like the sweater you have worn with other things - just not with the skirt. I feel that skirt shines when the waist can be showcased.<br />I adore outfit 3 and every time you wear you culottes I want to find a pair that would fit. YOu rock culottes like no ones buisness. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-week-in-patterns-and-white#post-1403530 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 15:07:35 +0000 lyn67 1403530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, I just adore nr 1 with the white shirt underneath! Very stylish, and elegant. 2-and 3 are masters of changing up the silouttes, OMG, you do this so well. As for nr 4-5. The flat boots work well with black sheers for a skir, too. Esp loved the untucked version, as it feels more curent to my eyes on you, but for me I would have probably wore the other version, as I am&nbsp;late to all trends and &nbsp;seldom can stand layering on a crips button down, at all:-).I like the simple but still &nbsp;quirky look&nbsp;in&nbsp;the last pictie, too. To me both versions are great! YLF Sveta as always:-).</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-week-in-patterns-and-white#post-1403527 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 14:56:24 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1403527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am commenting before reading the others because I am often at odds with the gang and don't want to be influenced since you asked for honesty.</p> <p>#1 I don't think the sweater is too long but would like to see this with booties instead of tall boots to see how it compares. &nbsp;I do like the look and the white/off white is very dramatic worn close to your face. &nbsp;Probably the higher contrast with the darker hair that makes it look so fab.</p> <p>#2 Very nice outfit and I'm glad you rescued the jeans.</p> <p>#3 This one works for you but I would like to see it with tall boots. &nbsp;It is perhaps too fashion forward for my conservative approach but I am not sure I "get" the taller booties with longer culottes. &nbsp;As I said, it is probably my lack of fashion eye and not the look and i suspect when I read the other responses, it will be a much loved look. &nbsp;:) &nbsp;</p> <p>#4/5 &nbsp;I prefer the untucked shirt but I am all about figure flattery and to my eye, the proportions untucked are just a touch more flattering. &nbsp;That may be the pose though and you look great in everything so perhaps that is me projecting your outfit to my shape and it isn't about me. LOL</p> <p>#5 I love everything about this outfit. &nbsp;The simplicity of the silhouette, the B&amp;W with another neutral and the darker boot that bookends the hair. &nbsp;I prefer it slightly with the jeans unrolled but both are fab.</p> <p>Now to go read the other comments and see how far off the norm I am. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-week-in-patterns-and-white#post-1403520 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 14:40:59 +0000 jackiec 1403520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, you are looking amazing! My answers are the same as ElizabethP.</p> <p>I'm so ahoy you saved your white jeans!! And the dotty sweater looks so fab with the culottes. Isn't it funny how that works.</p> <p>Love everything all around. You always look sharp </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-week-in-patterns-and-white#post-1403508 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 13:59:38 +0000 donnat 1403508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfits, That jacket in 6, you look like a rock star,or a magazine ad. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-week-in-patterns-and-white#post-1403503 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 13:09:41 +0000 Suz 1403503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Smirking smugly at all the gilet love here. (I pushed her to order it, you know). Not that she needed much persuasion.... &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-week-in-patterns-and-white#post-1403502 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 12:49:02 +0000 Beth Ann 1403502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah!&nbsp; Sveta outfits!</p> <p>1 works -- I'm surprised I like it, since the proportions shouldn't work by their description, but they absolutely do.&nbsp; Love it!</p> <p>2.&nbsp; This gilliet is one of my favorite of your items -- a great way to make the most of your height.</p> <p>4/5:&nbsp; Love the layering with the white shirt -- high fashion silhouette and lots of fun detail.</p> <p>6.&nbsp; Unrolled, I think, is my favorite here.&nbsp; What a gorgeous jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-week-in-patterns-and-white#post-1403462 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 03:55:08 +0000 Deb 1403462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gosh you carry your clothes beautifully. My favourites this week are #2 and #6......super flattering looks and great colour mixes! You look sensational in these two outfits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-week-in-patterns-and-white#post-1403459 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 03:30:44 +0000 Anonymous 1403459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fabulous week!<br /> 1. I like the outfit both ways. The version with just the sweater is more clean but I love a popped collar on you.<br /> 2. Perfect for your day. I'm glad that you could save the white jeans. The long vest really makes the outfit special.<br /> 3. The polkadot sweater is wonderful paired with your culottes. An elegant but comfortable look.<br /> 4. The outfit looks great with the dark hose and flat boots. I like it best with the shirt. The whole effect is beautiful and creative.<br /> 5. Stunning, especially with the white BF jeans. I like it best with the jeans rolled as it seems deliberate and modern. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-week-in-patterns-and-white#post-1403451 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 02:59:26 +0000 Jaime 1403451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another gorgeous week Sveta! #2 is just amazing - that long vest is a fantastic piece on you. I also love your jacket in #6 - it was made for you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-week-in-patterns-and-white#post-1403423 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 01:28:56 +0000 Suz 1403423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look gorgeous, as always! We were Toile twins this week as you will see when I post my week of outfits. I really like this outfit #4/ 5 and think the booties absolutely work on you. I actually like it with the shirt either way. Proportions are really good untucked but it is nice tucked, too.&nbsp;</p> <p>#3 I understand why you like this sweater better with culottes....I think it is a bit feminine (polka dots) so amping up the masculine just a tiny bit (culottes) gives it a more interesting feel.&nbsp;</p> <p>#2 &nbsp;A complete WOW outfit and I can't wait until my own LLBean shirt arrives so I can copycat you. Glad you rescued your jeans!</p> <p>#1 I ordered this sweater, too, and cannot decide if I will keep it. It feels as if it is neither here nor there in length on me and I am generally unsure, although I truly want a white/ ivory/ cream sweater. I'll post for comments later this week. I do like this on you but think it would be better with a pencil or a pair of pants.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-week-in-patterns-and-white#post-1403420 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 01:16:42 +0000 chouette22 1403420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a great week - again! I love all of your outfits. In #1 I really like this sweater with the skirt; with your height it looks great (with my 5.1 I could never pull it off). I actually prefer the option with just the sweater, without the shirt underneath.&nbsp;<div>As a side note: I got this same skirt at a great sale price at the Rack recently, but just cannot decide if I should keep it or not. It looks SO good on you, with your height, but I think I am just too short for it. I will probably end up returning it, even though it's so beautiful.&nbsp;<br /><div>#2 is beyond amazing!<br />#4 The sweater looks great in this oversized version, it's really perfect! Here I prefer the version with the shirt.<br />#5 I like both the long and rolled pants.&nbsp;</div></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-week-in-patterns-and-white#post-1403408 Sat, 29 Nov 2014 23:20:23 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1403408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1 I would prefer with a shorter sweater. I like 2 and 3 quite a lot. What about a black long sleeved tee under the toile in 4, if that's not too casual for your office? I feel like the outfit needs more dark colors so the booties don't seem out of place. I prefer unrolled in 5. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-week-in-patterns-and-white#post-1403391 Sat, 29 Nov 2014 21:33:13 +0000 Elizabeth P 1403391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Sveta... once again, a week of wows... :).&nbsp; Love them all, but here are answers to your specific questions. </p> <p>1.&nbsp; I don't think it's too long for it - I think it's JFE.&nbsp; My preference is for the top underneath, it looks more finished/polished.</p> <p>4.&nbsp; I also prefer this with the top showing underneath, the proportions seem better.&nbsp; It's that straight line from the sleeve bottom to the sweater bottom thing. And I think the dark hose with the booties work well.</p> <p>5.&nbsp; I think I prefer rolled, but both work.</p> <p>Glad you were able to save your white jeans!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-a-week-in-patterns-and-white#post-1403387 Sat, 29 Nov 2014 21:05:42 +0000 Sveta 1403387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have not been too active on the forum lately: life is getting in the way all the time. However I want to keep posting my weekly WIW just to keep myself on my toes :-)<br />Here I had some experiments and would appreciate your honest opinion on them. I also see that I wore a pattern and white&nbsp;every day - must have been a theme of the week for me!</p> <p><b>pic 1 Stripes</b><br />I wanted to try this pointelle sweater from JCrew with a flared skirt but I am not sure if it is too long for it? I wore it over a white button down tucked into the skirt to work but also took a picture of this sweater without a shirt underneath. Does it work at all and which way you prefer - layered over the shirt or on its own?</p> <p><b>pic 2 Tartan</b><br />Pouring rain all day so skinnies tucked into tall boots were in order. I had a nasty jolt in the middle of the day when I went out and was caught in a downpour: I discovered dark blue streaks appeared on my new white jeans! At first I could not figure out what caused them but then I discovered they came from my silver bag when it became wet. Thankfully I was able to get them out in the wash that night so my new white jeans are saved!<br />&nbsp;<br /><b>pic 3 Polka dots</b><br />I felt like culottes that day and thought that this more cropped and less fluid sweater should work with them. Somehow I like this sweater with culottes much better that with my flared skirts...<br />Bonus shot of my outerwear that day.</p> <p><b>pic 4 Toile</b><br />This is where I went copycat on Suz and ordere the same toile sweatshirt as hers. I wanted to wear a red skirt and could not decide what to wear on top until I remembered this sweatshirt. It is quite oversized on me, I guess I could have gone with a size down but it was on a final sale so I am stuck with this size I wore it over a shirt tucked in that day but I ma including pictures with the shirt untucked - what do you think? Works?<br />Also this is the first time I am wearing my flat black Chelsea booties with a skirt. I thought they are not very skirt friendly with a taller shaft and flat heels but I hope the darker hose just made them flattering enough?</p> <p><b>pic 5 Snakeprint</b><br />I wanted to wear my Danier snakeprint jacket that day and it really needs a simple support act. Black turtleneck seems the right layer with it but I did not feel dark bottoms this time.&nbsp;As my white skinnies were in the wash after a bag accident I decided to wear my new white slim BF jeans from Gap. I wore them rolled up all day but I think that rolled down version is better even if less friendly - what do you think?<br />I planned to wear my taupe suede booties with this outfit to echo the taupe in the jacket but unfortunately I woke up to see another snowfall on the ground so I had to go with these Naya booties.</p> <p>Thank you for looking and I hope you have a great weekend!</p> </p>