https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-some-thoughts-on-style Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:36:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-some-thoughts-on-style/page/2#post-2325839 Fri, 09 Jun 2023 12:10:10 +0000 Helena 2325839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Irina, I LOVE your style, I LOVE your attitude towards style and fashion, and I LOVE your wardrobe. You are definitely a big inspiration for me so thank you for that!</p> <p><i>"I’m minimal to a degree that I don’t like to call my OOTD an outfit."</i></p> <p>This is such a good articulation of something I've felt for years but couldn't summarize so neatly. Once I add the element that really makes it an outfit, sometimes that's just a bit too much for me. I am quite happy just wearing clothes if that makes sense haha. (but admire 'outfits' on others!)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-some-thoughts-on-style/page/2#post-2325707 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 10:18:55 +0000 lyn67 2325707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, my! It struck me the same way about <i>edgy</i> now that you have broken it to pieces...and I think CURRENT MINIMAL cannot be done better that you did here-and know aspire to further do!! Really,&nbsp; a treat to my eyes and....SOUL!&nbsp; Thanx for sharing not only the particular outfits but the thinking behind them, too.<br />I for myself don't have&nbsp; such a strong feel for my style. I pick up what feels and looks great for my actual life (including daily office) but in a much more casual way than before (still sans the blue jeas) -and/BUT it have to be practical and comfy, too. That's a mish mash of older classic clothes(which I keep forever, if they fit well!) and newer ones I am buying now in a much more minimal style, too. I wish I could be that organised as you are. I wish I could have better buying options for my size, which is on the upper range of the regular, and doesn't always fit so well on my curves...oh, well!:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-some-thoughts-on-style/page/2#post-2325370 Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:50:57 +0000 RobinF 2325370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your style! Always so simple but never boring. I think you have it down very well. </p> <p>I am trying to figure out my style. I know what I like but I don't know what I like ON ME. Big difference.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-some-thoughts-on-style/page/2#post-2325231 Sun, 04 Jun 2023 13:03:05 +0000 Irina 2325231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Chiara</b>, thank you for sharing.&nbsp;<br /><div><b>Jaime,&nbsp;</b>thanks! I think that despite global retail chains, some trends are more locally popular. In Toronto, for example, fabric bags have been very everywhere for a few years. I like this trend - it’s practical and not too expensive to add a bit of interest to an outfit. I bought two from Maison Kitsune in my basic black and cream this year.&nbsp;<br /></div><div><b>Sal</b>, thanks! I’m learning to accessorize with bags. I started recently, bought one in 2018 and 0 in 2019. I’ve got 3 already this year :)<br /><b>Bijou,&nbsp;</b>thanks! And I appreciate you sharing your inspirational photos. They are divine! I’ve been a big fan of Annie Leibovitz photography for years!<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-some-thoughts-on-style/page/2#post-2325221 Sun, 04 Jun 2023 04:14:22 +0000 Bijou 2325221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Irina, you have a signature style that is unique to you. I love how you incorporate playful and edgy elements in a sophisticated way. How you achieve that is inspirational to me. The new Bao Bao is beautiful, I hope you get many years of enjoyment from it.</p> <p>The dress in #6 is amazing to me, love it with the fun Maison Kitsune bag!</p> <p>I feel comfortable that I know my style - my style moniker is Playful Glam.&nbsp;The Annie Leibovitz Vogue Editorial on Alice in Wonderland from 2003 is my fantasy way of dressing, 20 years later, it still looks fresh. With&nbsp;Natalia Vodianova's beauty and iconic designers, it is a piece of Vogue magic. My reality is far from this, but it is always fun to dream!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-some-thoughts-on-style/page/2#post-2325207 Sun, 04 Jun 2023 02:00:46 +0000 Sal 2325207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your style too- modern minimalist with an ease to it. I see the gentle influence of trends - I think most of us bend with the trends….. I do too!</p> <p>Agree your bags and shoe choices are spot on! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-some-thoughts-on-style/page/2#post-2325206 Sun, 04 Jun 2023 01:59:09 +0000 Jaime 2325206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Irina your style is a delight and an inspiration, and definitely not boring nor completely classic. I see what I think of as a strong Japanese influence in the silhouettes and admire your ability to find just the right pieces at mass market retailers to pull it off. I am not sure if I would think of it as trendy off hand, because you are so particular about the trends you choose to incorporate. As for me, I know what I like and have decided opinions, which I think is ultimately what personal style is all about. Not sure if I have a perfect descriptor though - contrasted, unexpected treasure hunter perhaps ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-some-thoughts-on-style/page/2#post-2325196 Sat, 03 Jun 2023 23:01:55 +0000 Chiara 2325196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve settled on Airy Modern Ease as my style moniker, and I think the ‘Modern’ might be doing the work of ‘trendy’! I’ve found there has to be something contemporary or avant-garde in my total look- it’s often in the cut. Anything too classic doesn’t work. Below are some items that I’ve been wearing a lot (winter here!). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-some-thoughts-on-style#post-2325195 Sat, 03 Jun 2023 23:01:32 +0000 Irina 2325195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Indigoprint</b>, thanks! Have you tried to look at your favorite images and find repeated elements, colors?&nbsp;<br /><div><b>Janet</b>, thanks! I had a Bao Bao on my list for a few years. Went with DH to buy a black one once and he talked me out of it. I lately understood that I should look for a color one. Hope I made a right choice.&nbsp;<br /></div><div><b>Star</b>, yes, absolutely makes sense!<br /><b>ChristelJ</b>, thanks! I guess the Uniqlo dress outfit was a success, even our cobbler complimented me on it! BTW, boho is so much more than sweeping skirts and hats. It could be modern, edgy, dark or grounded with classic secondary style. Hope you will define yours.&nbsp;</div><div><b>Kate, Peri and Jules</b>, thanks! I’m happy you like my minimal looks!<br /></div><div></p> <p></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-some-thoughts-on-style#post-2325186 Sat, 03 Jun 2023 21:32:58 +0000 Jules 2325186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really need to get to COS, my friend has that same blue dress and it looks great on her too despite quite opposite descriptors (blonde, curvy…).<br /> Well I am a fan of your style and it is inspiring me these days. What you said about Classic style resonated, I think in my 40s I finally learned *how* to do Classic and established a wardrobe with some of the right pieces (ballet flats, silk scarves, loafers…). So when some fairly classic new pants arrived this week which I couldn’t make work as hoped (with an oversized blazer and sneakers), I was able to figure out some Classic vibe outfits that worked - which I could wear to work and feel comfortable in. Perfectly nice and appropriate and incorporating some personal style in the form of vintage scarves. But, does Classic style make me happy? Well, not as much as other things! I only realized this after mulling over your post a while. Thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-some-thoughts-on-style#post-2325161 Sat, 03 Jun 2023 15:51:27 +0000 Peri 2325161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you just became one of my style icons on the board.&nbsp; And then Runcarla mentioned Deb, and wow...she was one too. At least I'm consistent in my aspirations.&nbsp;</p> <p>I love the looks you show here. You look beautiful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-some-thoughts-on-style#post-2325160 Sat, 03 Jun 2023 15:49:38 +0000 Kate 2325160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your style, and find it very close to my own. I have a very clear idea of my own style and what appeals, but have never bothered to define it—hence no moniker. Love your new Bao Bao—gorgeous color and perfect size—and am especially fond of #5, 6, &amp; 8. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-some-thoughts-on-style#post-2325159 Sat, 03 Jun 2023 15:31:49 +0000 ChristelJ 2325159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>It's always such a pleasure to see your outfits. Your style is very confident and interesting and relaxed, with the simplicity giving room for the excellent details like earrings, bags, shoes, to shine. For example, I love how you wear the Uniqlo dress with those fun earrings and bag giving a playful quality. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I am not good at using terms to describe my style. I use "boho" a lot but really I don't think it is quite accurate, because in my mind that implies more extroverted style wearing long fringes, big hats, sweeping skirts, etc. I am pretty contained and introverted but aspire to be more free-spirited and approachable. I love florals and patterns, big sleeves and denim, grounded in some classic pieces. I struggle to look and feel interesting in my outfits. It's a work in progress. <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-some-thoughts-on-style#post-2325154 Sat, 03 Jun 2023 14:37:46 +0000 Star (Lise) 2325154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally makes sense.&nbsp; I am not collecting any more.&nbsp; Practising '1 in 2 out' on the rare occasion I get a new item.&nbsp; It became too overwhelming with too many choices.&nbsp; Looking forward to a more focused and stream-lined wardrobe in the future.&nbsp; I really make sure any new item now fits in with my ideal wardrobe and my preferred style.&nbsp; YLF has helped immensely.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-some-thoughts-on-style#post-2325150 Sat, 03 Jun 2023 14:15:33 +0000 Indigoprint 2325150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like your style and stalked that Rag and Bone floral topper you recently shared. I feel like I do not know my style at all. I seem to like SO many things and seem to be easily influenced by others. On the other hand, in the past when I shopped with friends, they could always pick something out that "looked like something I would wear" and it seemed accurate. So maybe I just need to focus more.<br />&nbsp;I engage in the suggested activities to try and organize my likes and dislikes such as collecting images and "trying the style descriptive words" but it seems like I have pages and pages of images and too many words to&nbsp; define succinctly.<br />A big reason that I love the YLF forum is the visuals and support shared by all of the great Fabbers! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-some-thoughts-on-style#post-2325144 Sat, 03 Jun 2023 13:13:40 +0000 Irina 2325144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Brooklyn,&nbsp;</b>thanks! I haven’t heard about that brand and I admit, I don’t know much about Australian brands. Love Dogstar, very cool!&nbsp;<br /><div>Your style looks to me like Edgy Bohemian, more structured than a typical boho.&nbsp;</div><div><b>Star,&nbsp;</b>thanks! I used to be a collector and bought things that I liked. I missed versatility and POV with that and had to change. I’m glad I did. When I see so many pretty things in retail, I feel so tempted but now I have some kind of guidelines to what would fit not only on me but into my wardrobe, if it makes sense.&nbsp;<br /></div><div><b>Olive Green,&nbsp;</b>thank you. You are right, that shirt looks like it has bell sleeves! It doesn’t, I forgot to button a cuff. The cuffs on this linen shirt are long and foldable which works well for me. The bell sleeve trend I skipped completely, not my thing.&nbsp;<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-some-thoughts-on-style#post-2325137 Sat, 03 Jun 2023 12:27:54 +0000 Janet 2325137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just love your style! Somehow that simple elegance doesn’t come across that way on me, so I really admire it when it’s done so well. </p> <p>The Bao Bao is great! I love my backpack so much I’ve been thinking about getting a crossbody too — I think the one I’ve been eyeing is a bit larger than yours. So tempted. I get a tremendous amount of wear out of mine, so I hope you enjoy yours as much. I had two fake totes before the backpack and I liked them, but they never became workhorses like the real one did. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-some-thoughts-on-style#post-2325136 Sat, 03 Jun 2023 10:51:40 +0000 Olive Green 2325136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This forum is a tutorial in how a bag and shoes can tug an otherwise classic or minimal outfit into completely different territory. I would never in a million have paired that bag with classic clothes and it looks fabulous, a wink to ‘pretty’.&nbsp;<br />And the work outfit with bell sleeves and a pointed toe, with that bag, is very Lady in an amusing, not serious way. Bijou does this, also, with a more maximal wardrobe.&nbsp;<br />I appreciate seeing how a fellow Uniqlo addict puts the stuff into rotation. The little brown tshirt dress is elegant on you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-some-thoughts-on-style#post-2325132 Sat, 03 Jun 2023 08:26:00 +0000 Star (Lise) 2325132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Irina I think I have told you before, I find your style very inspirational.&nbsp; I love your new bags.&nbsp; I don't have a style moniker.&nbsp; My words are Edgy Classic, with a touch of Boho sometimes, and a touch of Preppy sometimes.&nbsp; My wardrobe is very eclectic (your understanding of the meaning) from years of collecting.&nbsp; However I am currently very drawn to minimalist looks and a quieter colour palette.&nbsp; Although in high summer I do like a bright piece too.&nbsp; My preferences have really changed with my silver hair being centre stage now.&nbsp; That said my silver hair looks best with bright &amp; cool saturated colours.&nbsp; I also love taupe and light grey now, and although not my best colours want to wear them and do.&nbsp; They work if I wear a pronounced lipstick and fill-in my eyebrows with a darker pencil which I always do anyway.&nbsp; Simplicity and a minimalist look is definitely my way forward.&nbsp; I am more classic than trendy but save it from getting too boring for me with the edgy or boho influence.&nbsp; I have a RATE component too so could never be full classic.&nbsp; &nbsp; <br />I think&nbsp;<b>Angie&nbsp;</b>nailed it with her descriptive words for your style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-some-thoughts-on-style#post-2325129 Sat, 03 Jun 2023 06:56:06 +0000 Brooklyn 2325129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you know your style very well. I see both a European and a Japanese influence. Do you know the Australian label “Dogstar”? Edgy Japanese vibe. You might enjoy a look. </p> <p>My faves here are 4, 6 and 7. I especially like the white and taupe combination on you. You make warm weather look easy. </p> <p>Love the BaoBao! I would love one of those too. </p> <p>I think I know my style pretty well, although I do struggle with descriptors at times. Lately I am using modern moody bohemian, and I’m pretty happy with that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-some-thoughts-on-style#post-2325122 Sat, 03 Jun 2023 02:18:21 +0000 LJP 2325122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You’re right about the European influence . As soon as I said “ Cdn “ I knew that wasn’t right . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-some-thoughts-on-style#post-2325121 Sat, 03 Jun 2023 01:47:55 +0000 Irina 2325121@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Sally</b>, thank you. FWIW, I find your style is Androgynous in the best sense and your secondary style appears to be more boho. I think if it’s how you feel, you might add some boho pieces in dark colors to balance and underline your primary style or marry them together. You probably already wore some outfits like that.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-some-thoughts-on-style#post-2325118 Sat, 03 Jun 2023 01:40:18 +0000 Sally 2325118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfits and there is definite style or theme in your clothes.&nbsp; There is a soft simplicity to your style.&nbsp; &nbsp;I like the oversized look on you.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't know if I have a good grasp on my style. I do tend to favour more masculine way of dressing and have never dressed very "girly" but i have quite a girly personality I think.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;I have embraced the loose clothes recently because I have come to realise how much more comfortable it is. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-some-thoughts-on-style#post-2325117 Sat, 03 Jun 2023 01:35:45 +0000 Irina 2325117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Angie</b>, thank you, I appreciate your analysis. Yes, both of us have Trendy as a secondary style, your Classic is more structured but very close to my aesthetic. I think our biggest difference is color choices. And you taught me a lot about color!<b><br />catherine &amp; Dee,&nbsp;</b>thank you!&nbsp;<div><b>Suz</b>, thanks, you are always so generous! You are very close to Angie’s style indeed. I think I see sometimes a preppy side in your overall modern classic style.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-some-thoughts-on-style#post-2325116 Sat, 03 Jun 2023 01:26:15 +0000 Irina 2325116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Kkards,&nbsp;</b>I find it interesting that you have Eclectic in the description of your style. Maybe I’m using the word differently but I thought of Eclectic as one of those “collector” styles, those that might have a pair of cowboy boots, ballet flats and stilettos in a closet. I take you for an Urban Classic type where Urban is represented by your remarkable denim pieces and Classic pieces provide crispness. You have a wonderful eye for special pieces.&nbsp;<br /><div><b>Kinnick, JP,&nbsp;</b>thanks!<br /><b>pirouette,&nbsp;</b>thanks! Yes, as a petite woman, I’m too well aware how easy big clothes overwhelms &nbsp;the frame.&nbsp;<br /></div><div><b>Cardiff girl,&nbsp;</b>thank you!<br /><b>LJP</b>, thanks! I don’t know how Canadian my style is, always felt &nbsp;more of the European influence in fashion.&nbsp;<br /></div><div><b>Slim cat,&nbsp;</b>thanks!<br /><b>RunCarla,&nbsp;</b>“mischievous independence “! I love it! Thanks!<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-some-thoughts-on-style#post-2325113 Sat, 03 Jun 2023 01:06:16 +0000 Suz 2325113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your style! And these are fab outfits, one and all. I am really enjoying the way you are making bags almost a focal point in many of your outfits, with the gorgeous new Bao Bao (FAB colour for you!), the interesting shape of the Massimo Dutti, and the conversational, whimsical fox print bag.&nbsp;</p> <p>You know what works for you, what looks good on you and what works with your lifestyle as well. Keep doing what you are doing and I will keep sighing with envy! I love the modernity and simplicity of your outfits.&nbsp;</p> <p>There is an overlap between our styles -- similar to what <b>Angie</b> said. I'm a trendy classic. I wear more neutrals and less bright colour -- so in that way, I am more similar to you than to her. But similar to her, I have a playful streak to my style that often gets expressed through pattern mixing and layered elements. "Laid back luminous garçonne" is my current moniker, and for me this label helps guide purchasing as well as outfit creation. There's an androgyny to my favourite looks but also a feminine element, and a sense of manic pixie energy, maybe? Something like that.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-some-thoughts-on-style#post-2325107 Sat, 03 Jun 2023 00:28:00 +0000 Dee 2325107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You’ve really got the hang of your style, love all your looks, they are always thoughtfully put together and there’s always an element of modern sophistication in even your most casual of outfits.</p> <p>I’m pretty rooted in the classic realm, but I don’t think I’m quite Talbots either, probably a little more Tommy Hilfiger with perhaps a bit of a &nbsp;french twist, I am living in Montreal after all.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-some-thoughts-on-style#post-2325103 Sat, 03 Jun 2023 00:14:31 +0000 catherine 2325103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your style, whatever it’s called. Thanks for posting these inspirational outfits. You look lovely in all of them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-some-thoughts-on-style#post-2325096 Fri, 02 Jun 2023 23:58:29 +0000 Angie 2325096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE the dresses! It's VERY fun to see you in non-neutrals too.&nbsp;</p> <p>#8 is KILLER Stunning with the orange support act! It's rivaling your Marimekko dress for my all-time-Irina-outfit-fave :)</p> <p>#7 and #5 are my next KILLER faves! Looking fabulous as always.</p> <p><b>Irina,</b> you know your style, and are open to evolving it! FWIW, I'd say you're a Minimal Trendy Classic. You wear the trends - (those that tickle your fancy, of course) - and ground them with classics. You strive for a minimal look and achieve it! You are poised, polished, and wear your outfits with ease, which adds elegance and confidence to your look.&nbsp;</p> <p>My own moniker is Urban Polish.&nbsp;</p> <p>Similarly to you, I'm a Trendy Classic. Our styles are visually very different because what calms me and makes me feel happy in an outfit is differerent to you. YET! You'll find our styles colliding to create that Venn diagram! We've mentioned that before, I think? I wear trends that appeal to me and thoroughly enjoy them! They are grounded by the classics. Classics and I are friends :)</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-some-thoughts-on-style#post-2325094 Fri, 02 Jun 2023 23:44:41 +0000 Carla 2325094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see minimalist, but I also see avant-garde. &nbsp;You have something in common with&nbsp;<b>deb&nbsp;</b>from Australia(?) who shares outfits from time to time.<br />There is something very calming about your outfits, but you have a mischievous independence revealed by a use of colours that is both subtle and clever.</p> <p>Classic-classic with a side of athleisure and a pinch of retro 50’s/60’s glamour is how I would define my style at the moment. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <div><br /></div></p>