https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-my-motives Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:53:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-my-motives#post-1399989 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 11:04:56 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1399989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfit. &nbsp;I like the darker colors and think the burgundy adds a nice hit of muted color. &nbsp;I agree that there is no need for a necklace with this. &nbsp;You could add a chunky watch or bracelet but I wouldn't go delicate with these pieces. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-my-motives#post-1399880 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 02:58:53 +0000 MuseumGal 1399880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd wear a pair of garnet earrings or a burgundy hair scarf.&nbsp; Burgundy footwear would be awesome, but cordovan might be more versatile and would work just as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-my-motives#post-1399773 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 00:06:51 +0000 Thistle 1399773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would not add a necklace with that neckline. It is elegant and adds interest by itself.</p> <p>I am not sure you need to add burgundy anywhere else either. But if you did, a bangle or bag might work best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-my-motives#post-1399672 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 21:31:19 +0000 Aida 1399672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks super to me. I wear shorter jackets over longer tops all the time (more often than not actually, since I don't have many long jackets). In particular the moto left open with the longer top works quite well. I wouldn't worry about a necklace with that cute neck detail on the blouse, nor would I add another burgundy element. Let that top shine! I like Christieanne's suggestion of a metallic bag with this. If you did want some jewelry, some sparkly earrings could also be a fun addition. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-my-motives#post-1399451 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 13:59:40 +0000 christieanne 1399451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the whole outfit - and kudos to you for trying a new silhouette. I have been doing a longer top under shorter moto or sweater recently as well. Very easy update.&nbsp;<br />As for accessories - I am a necklace lover myself but the detail on your top would be competing with one. Maybe a bolder earring or bracelet if you like them? I don't think you need more burgundy in the look - a metallic bag would be fabulous.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-my-motives#post-1399340 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 05:42:37 +0000 Sal 1399340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree, this is modern and professional and flattering. &nbsp;I would not change a thing but agree a small amount of bling could work very well.</p> <p>I think this jacket could be a real workhorse as it looks great here and would also work with dresses or skirts.</p> <p>I would not do up the jacket, it is perfect undone as worn. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-my-motives#post-1399334 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 04:57:55 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1399334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I, too, think you've got the outfit just right! It's a great look on you. I don't think you need to repeat the burgundy, but if you wanted to, I'd go for it in earrings or a bracelet, as Viva suggests--something with garnets, perhaps. And I wouldn't add a necklace to the lovely neckline on the blouse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-my-motives#post-1398989 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 18:51:54 +0000 Anonymous 1398989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this is a great outfit. No need for a necklace as the top neck is lovely, but definitely a cuff or earrings or indeed bag detail as Suz suggested. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-my-motives#post-1398967 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 18:13:20 +0000 catgirl 1398967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You got this just right! I can't see the neckline well but I think that's just up to you how much you want going on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-my-motives#post-1398965 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 18:08:08 +0000 viva 1398965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so glad you posted all the outfit pieces and the Finds because your phone is blocking your neckline :). If you can try to move your phone to the left or right in your next WIW it would be great&nbsp; - so we can the front better. </p> <p>From what I can tell though you look <b>fab</b> in this outfit! I would definitely wear this kind of jacket open, and also over a longer top. In fact, this is <b>exactly</b> how I would wear this kind of jacket. I love the little opening in the top of the blouse, and I personally would not add a necklace, although I tend not to wear a lot of necklaces. I think that's enough at the neck. I agree that earrings or a cuff or sparkly bracelet with burgundy stones would be a great addition, though. I love bracelets and would probably do that, if I were you.</p> <p>Love this outfit though -- keep it on the shortlist for your new public-facing duties!!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-my-motives#post-1398963 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 17:58:30 +0000 Suz 1398963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a terrific outfit and I don't think you need a necklace with this top, due to the detailing, as you say. A bag that included some burgundy or some textural interest or shine might be a nice addition. You could also try a brooch on the jacket lapel (or brooch collection) -- although that is a very particular look and might not be right for work.&nbsp;</p> <p>Glad you are posting more WIW and it looks as if you're already developing some great FB outfits.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-my-motives#post-1398955 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 17:34:13 +0000 kkards 1398955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>l think this looks great....and yes, i wear tops that are longer than the jacket all the time. <br />i like the colors and don't think you need to repeat the burgundy anywhere, but if i was duplicating it, i would look for burgundy boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-my-motives#post-1398903 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 15:33:33 +0000 kellygirl 1398903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfit! I'm not sure what you mean about wearing a jacket open like this because I rarely see jackets like that zipped where I live. I think this is terrific and the low contrast totally works without needing burgundy repeated anywhere. I also agree that&nbsp;the neckline detail works just like a necklace and would be too busy with anything more. YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-my-motives#post-1398877 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 14:54:30 +0000 ma 1398877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic outfit! Great bargain on moto jacket, it looks good on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-my-motives#post-1398875 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 14:47:52 +0000 KikiG 1398875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Today I have on my new, gray ponte pants (WHBM, just like my black one), and a black crepe moto-style jacket I got at an outrageously cheep price this summer&nbsp;at Loft. &nbsp;I think I paid a whopping $12 (and then spent double that fixing the sleeves). &nbsp;With it I have a sleeveless top from AT. &nbsp;I got some really sweet deals this fall with AT's 40% off sales, and this top with the neckline interest was part of those purchases. &nbsp;I have a long term wardrobe goal of only buying layering tops that will permit my jacket to come off if I get hot. Getting hot is a thing, now. &nbsp;So the cami or tank that looks ok under a jacket but reveals bulges or straps when the jacket comes off is 100% on the no-buy list. &nbsp;</p> <p>I have some reservations about this outfit, and openly seek input. &nbsp;I had to seek Pinterest reassurance that people actually wore jackets like this open over longer tops. That is reservation number one. &nbsp;The second one is what to do with the neckline. &nbsp;My go-to formula for getting dressed almost always involves a necklace, because scarves make me nuts. &nbsp;I think this top IS a necklace--there is a rectangular opening bridged with a bit of fabric, which is interesting without being too naked for work. &nbsp;Ideally, there would be a repeat of the burgundy color somewhere&nbsp;in this outfit or a bit of bling--would you wear a necklace with a neckline like this?. I do have burgundy shoes, but they are too red for the top. I wish I had a pop of burgundy in a bracelet or earrings. &nbsp;Thoughts? &nbsp;</p> <p>And my motive to finally start to post outfits after lots of reading but not much posting and no WIWs: I'm trying to ramp up for after Christmas, when my &nbsp;job flips and I go from very low public interaction to very high interaction, for several cold-weather months, and I'm trying to get some perfected outfits sorted out to fall back on then. &nbsp;</p> </p>