https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-an-aha-moment Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:47:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-an-aha-moment#post-1251492 Wed, 14 May 2014 15:05:33 +0000 celia 1251492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Katie, FWIW I like both versions of the outfit. The jacket in the first photo gives it structure and a good idea that you are small on top.<br />Love the new sandals, Winners sometimes surprise us like that </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-an-aha-moment#post-1251414 Wed, 14 May 2014 13:35:34 +0000 Lisa 1251414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The sandals get my thumbs up and I don't think they are frumpy at all.&nbsp; I've had a lot of foot issues (bunion surgery, inflamed nerves) so I understand the frustrating search for footwear that is comfy, and stylish.&nbsp; It is not easy.&nbsp; Sometimes I can find a real gem among the frumpy one's in The Walking Company but their <a href="https://www.thewalkingcompany.com/" rel="nofollow">online selection </a>is far nicer than the stores for some reason. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-an-aha-moment#post-1251268 Wed, 14 May 2014 07:18:09 +0000 Kiwichik 1251268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not seeing toothpicks in either photo - long and lean absolutely works for you even before the aha moment </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-an-aha-moment#post-1250722 Tue, 13 May 2014 18:57:51 +0000 rachylou 1250722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brilliant solution. The sandals are totally "just flattering enough" - very stylish. And last but not least, I really like your look for today. Great top! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-an-aha-moment#post-1250257 Tue, 13 May 2014 05:57:51 +0000 Adelfa 1250257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There's something about the right cuff that makes me feel really cute too.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-an-aha-moment#post-1250238 Tue, 13 May 2014 05:33:47 +0000 E 1250238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay for figuring out a solution! You look great. Your new sandals don't look at all frumpy to me, but I don't have a discerning eye for footwear. hehe I'm glad you found a pair that can work with your style and your feet.</p> <p>You know, I always wear my skinnies cuffed (despite the shortening potential on my already short legs), and I wonder if I prefer them that way for a similar reason. Clever you for figuring it out!&nbsp;I tried wearing a tunic a couple of months ago w ponte legging/skinnies&nbsp;and felt like it made me into toothpick legs too, so I switched to slim but not skinny trousers instead to add a bit of bulk. I felt better, but I doubt tunics are going to become my go-to look; I think I look best when I'm 'broken up' in the middle somehow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-an-aha-moment#post-1250231 Tue, 13 May 2014 05:17:13 +0000 AJ 1250231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done! I have similar skinny leg frustrations when wearing skinnies without tall boots. I also realized that turned cuffs can make a difference. Also try cuffs with slender leg shorts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-an-aha-moment#post-1250217 Tue, 13 May 2014 04:37:24 +0000 Ledonna N. 1250217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, thanks for sharing your thought process this is why I read YLF. You look great by the way and congratulations on the new shoes and top. Both look lovely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-an-aha-moment#post-1250178 Tue, 13 May 2014 03:28:46 +0000 NDMom 1250178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great idea! &nbsp;The long over lean still stands....and the sandals work really well....sort of sleek and edgy. &nbsp;But comfort is the key! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-an-aha-moment#post-1250150 Tue, 13 May 2014 02:49:30 +0000 Carla 1250150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The sandals get a thumbs up here. The rolled cuff looks great! Looks like you sorted 16degs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-an-aha-moment#post-1250145 Tue, 13 May 2014 02:41:47 +0000 MsLuna 1250145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Jackie! </p> <p>Funny you asked your son! Haha! I tend to use that expression a lot when something works out well for me </p> <p>Yes, I was surprised Winners carried Aravon. I only saw that brand in New Balance stores and Walking on A Cloud. I saw a pair of Aravon loafers before, but they're not really my style. I pop by Winners' shoe section because they occasionally have Born shoes, but I was really surprised to see these in the flesh! I had to size 1/2 down from my usual New Balance/Cobb Hill size (I got professionally fitted in New Balance because I was a runner). </p> <p>Shoeme.ca and Canadian Footwear also carries the brand </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-an-aha-moment#post-1250141 Tue, 13 May 2014 02:36:36 +0000 jackiec 1250141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha just asked my gamer son what FTW means (he told me!!).</p> <p>Fantastic! Winners you say? Love those sandals! Are they a bit elasticized? Might have to pop into the local Winners to see what they have. Comfort is key, and they look great too!</p> <p>OMG what a difference a roll makes, hey? Fab!!!&nbsp;</p> <p>Love it all, and I enjoy reading your thought processes as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-an-aha-moment#post-1250125 Tue, 13 May 2014 02:21:31 +0000 MsLuna 1250125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I opened my closet, freaking out slightly this morning. It's 16 degrees Celsius and I have NOTHING that works with the temperature. I could wear a dress but I don't have comfortable, walkable shoes to go with them aside from my Camper booties. It was warmer in my apartment so I thought tights would be too warm. Oh well. I ended up throwing this outfit on, not feeling comfortable at first. Yes, they are the tried and true long over lean silhouette, but I felt as though my legs were too skinny and my upper body was too big. This usually gets balanced out with tall boots, but the booties only emphasized my too-thin calves. I thought - perhaps long over lean was not a good silhouette after all. This made me really frustrated at the wardrobe building process. </p> <p>Then I went shopping for summer sandals: both dressy and casual. As I was trying on sandals, I cuffed my Jeggings....</p> <p>VOILA! I don't look like I have toothpick legs anymore! Long and lean is back in business for the warmer weather! Amazing what little details can do to change your look!</p> <p>The New Sandals</p> <p>I walked away with a pair of navy blue Aravon Madisons, which I got from Winners, of all places. </p> <p><a href="http://www.cobbhillshoes.com/Aravon-Madison/887057024322,default,pd.html?start=23&#038;cgid=21000" rel="nofollow">http://www.cobbhillshoes.com/A.....cgid=21000</a></p> <p>Yes, they borderline frump, but BOY did my feet sing. Usually my arthritic/bunioned feet like to scream in pain, but not this time. Happy feet is RARE for me lately, and I did not let my discerning eye have the final say this time. I compromised looks in favour of comfort. And I must say, it's really not that bad looking! I can see this style working with the Eileen Fisher look that I'm going for! </p> <p>Bonus: I managed to purchase a chiffon "sweatshirt" style that's true to the slouchy trend (and works with my long over lean) and a kimono sleeve tunic as well. </p> <p>#1: my outfit today</p> <p>Jacket: LOFT<br /> Top: Vanilla Sugar<br /> Bottom: American Eagle<br /> Booties: Camper</p> <p>#2: the AHA! Moment. Rolled up Jeggings with high vamp sandals. Long over lean FTW! (Sorry, I'm a gamer...)</p> <p>Top: Tahari<br /> Sandals: Aravon </p>