https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-outfit-lab-todays-pleated-skirt-hoodie-and-blazer-ensemble Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:55:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-outfit-lab-todays-pleated-skirt-hoodie-and-blazer-ensemble#post-1977747 Wed, 28 Nov 2018 15:02:21 +0000 Laurie 1977747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had a strong negative opinion about the model's outfit yesterday, but I have to say that you look <u>amazing</u> in 1-4!&nbsp; &nbsp;Calming down yesterday's look with darker colors, and more matching helps me like this look.&nbsp; &nbsp;Now I can appreciate the combination of skirt, hoodie, etc... Yesterday I was blinded by the colors and patterns.&nbsp; Good job!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-outfit-lab-todays-pleated-skirt-hoodie-and-blazer-ensemble#post-1977742 Wed, 28 Nov 2018 14:29:21 +0000 Flytigress 1977742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your versions are better than the original! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-outfit-lab-todays-pleated-skirt-hoodie-and-blazer-ensemble#post-1977736 Wed, 28 Nov 2018 13:37:51 +0000 lyn67 1977736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG, you couldn't have iterpreted it better Diana! Yours is more approachable for me then the other on the blog 1-4 is PERFECTION! But then you have maintained the same cool color scheme-and that is key for me. Other great rendintions are 6,7,10,11,12&amp;15! Wow, bowing and&nbsp; hats off!:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-outfit-lab-todays-pleated-skirt-hoodie-and-blazer-ensemble#post-1977734 Wed, 28 Nov 2018 13:28:35 +0000 Bijou 1977734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favourite is the one you wore (plus without tights) and #10 is great too. The pattern mixing in #5 is successful, and not a combination that I would ever think to try. It is so interesting to see the different items that you tried and how you pulled them all together. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-outfit-lab-todays-pleated-skirt-hoodie-and-blazer-ensemble#post-1977723 Wed, 28 Nov 2018 09:05:34 +0000 rachylou 1977723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Omg. I can’t believe you have THE skirt ready to go. Am so jealous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-outfit-lab-todays-pleated-skirt-hoodie-and-blazer-ensemble#post-1977709 Wed, 28 Nov 2018 05:27:17 +0000 Diana 1977709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jessikams, we were not quite classmates but overlapped for sure. What a small world! :). I’ll PM you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-outfit-lab-todays-pleated-skirt-hoodie-and-blazer-ensemble#post-1977703 Wed, 28 Nov 2018 04:29:08 +0000 Jessikams 1977703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How great that you had some perfect pieces to experiment with this outfit! Thanks for posting your process and thoughts. I agree, this seems like a useful way to make achiffon skirt into an item that could be worn more frequently.</p> <p>Naturally my fave is the outfit with the Crimson sweatshirt. Could we have been classmates? I graduated in 2000. Gotta dig out that old tee for some fashion experimentation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-outfit-lab-todays-pleated-skirt-hoodie-and-blazer-ensemble#post-1977686 Wed, 28 Nov 2018 03:04:26 +0000 Jaime 1977686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am in awe that you have a similar blue skirt AND cap toed booties. Wow. The version you wore is my favorite and I think the tights make more visual sense with the warm layers on top. But I am also intrigued by the look with a short jacket (6) and would want to try it with a shorter base layer. I also like 10 but it makes my legs feel cold . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-outfit-lab-todays-pleated-skirt-hoodie-and-blazer-ensemble#post-1977677 Wed, 28 Nov 2018 01:29:57 +0000 Karie 1977677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like your version (and I didn’t like the blog post version at all). #1-4 and #11 are my favorites, followed by #12. Well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-outfit-lab-todays-pleated-skirt-hoodie-and-blazer-ensemble#post-1977661 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 23:51:53 +0000 Canada 1977661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The pattern of the skirt is ever so pretty and contrasts well with your choices. Happy colors for a winter day. 1-3 are also my favorites. Bravo to you for experimenting and letting us see all renditions! Thanks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-outfit-lab-todays-pleated-skirt-hoodie-and-blazer-ensemble#post-1977649 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 22:40:29 +0000 Staysfit 1977649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bravo Diana! I’m so glad you experimented with this look! After seeing Angie’s post this morning, I hoped someone would be adventurous enough to try. I find this combination fresh, youthful and sporty, but also the skirt adds a touch of “pretty”. I think it looks awesome on you. 1-3 are my favorites, and I also like number 10 and the pattern mix in 8. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-outfit-lab-todays-pleated-skirt-hoodie-and-blazer-ensemble#post-1977647 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 22:31:40 +0000 Carla 1977647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with your first choice, but also like #9 where more of the skirt is showing and elongates the leg line. I really like the grey hoodie under the cream and grey floral jacket. Maybe as a combo with different bottom piece? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-outfit-lab-todays-pleated-skirt-hoodie-and-blazer-ensemble#post-1977646 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 22:22:22 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1977646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're having such a good time with this! I love the first iteration, but I also like the burgundy sweatshirt one too. Longer blazer looks good on you, IMO, I don't think you always need to go for short. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-outfit-lab-todays-pleated-skirt-hoodie-and-blazer-ensemble#post-1977643 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 22:02:10 +0000 Diana 1977643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aww thanks, ladies! &nbsp;This was a super fun combination to play with. &nbsp;It was a refreshing change to put together outfits this morning instead of what I've been doing for the past week or so, which is trying on things that I'm purging or donating. &nbsp;It's nice to know that what I have left after purging is nice and cohesive! &nbsp;</p> <p>Suz, I really want to see what Anna could come up with for this! &nbsp;I bet she has much better sweatshirts than I do!</p> <p>Angie, thank you for the inspiration this morning! &nbsp;I agree, it's fun to see all the different variations on proportions all together. &nbsp;</p> <p>Sarah, I think the #5 outfit would definitely work with the black blazer and I regret not trying it now! &nbsp;I've definitely worn the skirt and sweatshirt together with no jacket in the past. &nbsp;</p> <p>Sal and Torontogirl, I actually wasn't consciously going for a lower contrast look with all the grey and black. &nbsp;It just kind of happened because there's a lot of those colors in my winter wardrobe! &nbsp;But I agree that it works well here - the one thing I didn't like about the original was the colors, but that's mostly because I don't do muddy earth tones. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-outfit-lab-todays-pleated-skirt-hoodie-and-blazer-ensemble#post-1977639 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 21:47:31 +0000 Sara L. 1977639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a super fun post!&nbsp; I like the combo you ended up with but your other combinations are fun and work too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-outfit-lab-todays-pleated-skirt-hoodie-and-blazer-ensemble#post-1977636 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 21:20:39 +0000 Helena 1977636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're so cool Diana! I like the one you wore best ... The column of gray and black let's the skirt be the star. Well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-outfit-lab-todays-pleated-skirt-hoodie-and-blazer-ensemble#post-1977632 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 21:13:42 +0000 nemosmom 1977632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SO FUN!! You rocked it! I love the outfit you actually wore, and I love your take on pattern mixing in #5. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-outfit-lab-todays-pleated-skirt-hoodie-and-blazer-ensemble#post-1977629 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 21:08:46 +0000 Anonymous 1977629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also like 1-3 best.&nbsp; Love your version.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-outfit-lab-todays-pleated-skirt-hoodie-and-blazer-ensemble#post-1977615 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 19:46:31 +0000 Sal 1977615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that the one you chose - and the same one sans tights are the winners.&nbsp; I think making the skirt the star is the success - and lower contrast and maximal looks fantastic.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-outfit-lab-todays-pleated-skirt-hoodie-and-blazer-ensemble#post-1977612 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 19:21:08 +0000 Alicewonderland 1977612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree 1,2,3,11 are my favorites. I actually like the one with tights and that’s the one I would wear. Because it’s cold brrrrrrr. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-outfit-lab-todays-pleated-skirt-hoodie-and-blazer-ensemble#post-1977610 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 19:19:01 +0000 SarahD8 1977610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ooh, fun! I really like the combination you landed on -- with or without leggings.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'd be curious to see 5 with the black blazer -- pattern mixing but just a notch down?</p> <p>And because I can't resist your handknits, I'll give a shout out to #13 as another fave. I like the pink-blue combo and I think that even without the welt, the hood yields the fancy-casual vibe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-outfit-lab-todays-pleated-skirt-hoodie-and-blazer-ensemble#post-1977609 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 19:17:30 +0000 Anonymous 1977609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hats off to you, Diana. These are fantastic photos! &nbsp;My fav is also yours. &nbsp;I'm also loving that pink hand knit hoodie ! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-outfit-lab-todays-pleated-skirt-hoodie-and-blazer-ensemble#post-1977606 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 19:11:23 +0000 Angie 1977606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nailed it.</p> <p>I love how you have fun with fashion, <b>Diana</b>. Thanks for being so proactive about this outfit today. You are FABULOUS.&nbsp;</p> <p>These proportions are VERY interesting to see side by side. Thank you.&nbsp;</p> <p>My favourite is: #1/2/3 and 11 (all the same look)</p> <p>#8, 10 and 15 are my next faves, and a close second.</p> <p>I like the longer blazers best, and when the tops are a similar length to the blazer. Hose or no hose - all good.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-outfit-lab-todays-pleated-skirt-hoodie-and-blazer-ensemble#post-1977604 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 19:10:48 +0000 Katerina 1977604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are brilliant, Diana! So many fun renditions. My favourite is the same you like - no 11, FABULOUS. I also love the outfit with the leggings as you wore it today and no 15 with the slouchy boots. You make me want to buy a pleated skirt and a hoodie right now </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-outfit-lab-todays-pleated-skirt-hoodie-and-blazer-ensemble#post-1977602 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 19:07:43 +0000 Suz 1977602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG, you totally nailed it!! Love this on you. I knew you could do it better than anyone. Though I'd love to see <b>Anna</b>'s versions, too.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-outfit-lab-todays-pleated-skirt-hoodie-and-blazer-ensemble#post-1977601 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 19:01:50 +0000 Diana 1977601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As promised, here is my version of the outfit in this morning's blog post! &nbsp;I had a really good time playing around with this outfit inspiration this morning. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I know this is a wall of text, so if you want to just skip to the photos: <b>1-4 </b>are what I actually wore, and the rest are playing with other options in my closet.<br />&nbsp;<br />Some notes: I do not, as it turns out, own a <b>hoodie</b> with all of the aspects of the original inspiration (<b></b><i>hooded, pullover, welted, sweatshirt material, strings</i><b></b>), so as you will see, I tried a bunch of different tops with some or most of these components. &nbsp;I also do not have quite as long a <b>blazer</b> as the one in the original (because I am short and short-waisted and long blazers just don't work for me). &nbsp;The blazer I ended up choosing is actually the blazer from my pants suit (so longer than one that is meant to go with a skirt) and is the longest one I own. &nbsp;<br />The <b>pleated skirt </b>and <b>gold cap toe booties</b> are pretty much perfect (although the boots are lower heeled) so those were givens. &nbsp;</p> <p><b>1-4</b> is what I am actually wearing today. &nbsp;Black suit blazer, hooded graphic tee - tunic length with a band at the bottom but not a true welt, with the skirt and boots. &nbsp;In addition to looking the best, the hooded tee also felt the best because the heavier sweatshirts had sleeves that bunched uncomfortably under the blazer sleeves. &nbsp;I had to add the heat tech leggings although I do prefer it with bare legs, because the skirt is essentially chiffon with a lining and is not warm at all. &nbsp;For my life this is actually very wearable because it dresses down the blazer and skirt a lot!</p> <p><b>5</b>: trying out a different blazer and a lace front sweatshirt for some crazy pattern mixing. &nbsp;The sweatshirt is very subtly welted and does not have a hood. &nbsp;One thing I noticed is that if you don't have some obvious indicators like the hood, strings, or a very dramatic welt, putting a blazer over a top like this kind of tames it and just makes it look like a regular and more fitted top.</p> <p><b>6-7</b>: trying with my plaid riding jacket. &nbsp;I initially thought of this jacket because it has earth tones and is plaid like the inspiration, but I don't really think this gave the same effect. &nbsp;Especially from the front, it's too short and fitted.</p> <p><b>8</b>: The floral blazer again with the graphic hoodie tunic. &nbsp;I liked this too but ultimately I preferred the longer black blazer. &nbsp;I also thought that the 3/4 cuffed sleeves here didn't work as well as full length sleeves.</p> <p><b>9</b>: Here I'm trying a cropped hoodie. &nbsp;It's got the hood and strings, and is a loose fit, but is obviously lacking the welt and waist coverage. &nbsp;I like this but it's much more conventional proportions so I thought it didn't really match the mood of the original.</p> <p><b>10</b>: With my ancient college sweatshirt. &nbsp;This is the only truly classic welted sweatshirt I own, lol. &nbsp;It's 20 years old. &nbsp;Also, the sleeves under the blazer were really bunchy and uncomfortable. &nbsp;I think this would be true of most traditional sweatshirts in this look. &nbsp;</p> <p><b>11</b>: this is the same as the outfit I ultimately wore, sans the leggings. &nbsp;My favorite look of the bunch. &nbsp;</p> <p><b>12</b>: The cropped sweatshirt again, with the black blazer. &nbsp;</p> <p><b>13</b>: A handknit lace hoodie, which again has a horizontal band but no true welt. &nbsp;Another example of tops looking automatically more fitted when placed under a blazer.</p> <p><b>14</b>: back view of #11. It's really hard to take mirror photos of one's back.</p> <p><b>15</b>: Just for fun, with a different pair of boots to add more slouch to the outfit, since my pieces are all a little more fitted than the original.</p> <p>Which one is your favorite and would you wear any of these? &nbsp;</p>