https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-wib--casual-outfits-plus-clutch-mania Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 09 May 2026 12:25:20 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-wib--casual-outfits-plus-clutch-mania#post-919514 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:53:45 +0000 unfrumped 919514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Kari, there is some functionality about Hide and Show that I don't understand yet and I don't know what I did ! I tried to fix. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-wib--casual-outfits-plus-clutch-mania#post-919512 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:48:25 +0000 Kari 919512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Uh oh, I can't see your pictures! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-wib--casual-outfits-plus-clutch-mania#post-919510 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:39:39 +0000 unfrumped 919510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ rute, thanks for encouragement!<br />Cocolion, maybe we could merge our rationalities...see, that's the thing. I just love that gold clutch but it would have to be part of the often-dormant dressy capsule--and based on the idea that I'll still wear a fair amount of black (pants or skirt, often) for dressy, or some other deep solid color. Both have chains. The gray clutch's chain is really too long and clunky. Might be able to shorten.<br />bj111--this is something I've only just started to consider--wearing such&nbsp; items with less dressy basics. It's small but is truly boxy,&nbsp; maybe 2/12-3 " fat, so it holds specs, phone, lipstick, keys. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-wib--casual-outfits-plus-clutch-mania#post-919504 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:25:42 +0000 bj1111 919504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love #5 and will buy it off you if it doesn't work out. Actually, i would wear it anytime...eg, jeans. As long as you don't need to carry much stuff.</p> <p>More important, what can you fit into the purse...all.the essentials? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-wib--casual-outfits-plus-clutch-mania#post-919502 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:21:49 +0000 CocoLion 919502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Your jeans have a classic feel, they are not dated. &nbsp;You are very rational about jeans purchases -- I am completely emotional! &nbsp;If I like a jean, I will get it and maybe get rid of another pair if I feel I have too many. &nbsp;When it comes to things like dressy attire, however, I am quite rational. &nbsp;I will not go out and buy dresses just for a special occasion, I'll figure something out based on what I have.<br /><br />Love your new clutches! &nbsp;I am all over clutches, the ones I like best have a strap option for flexibility. &nbsp;Either a wrist strap, a short shoulder chain, or a long shoulder strap for cross body wear. &nbsp;If I am having a long day I might also carry a tote bag or "shopper" so that I can slip the clutch inside it and not leave it behind (which I have done, twice!) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-wib--casual-outfits-plus-clutch-mania#post-919500 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:17:39 +0000 rute 919500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous outfit!! Love the clutch, a great find!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-wib--casual-outfits-plus-clutch-mania#post-919480 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 17:34:51 +0000 unfrumped 919480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Here is WIW cool rainy Saturday. I am still wearing&nbsp;my last year's&nbsp;EB barely bootcut jeans as my version of&nbsp; &nbsp;straight. I got them for $12, so got 2 pairs, short and long for different footwear--here, short with flats.<br />#1: Loft sweater<br />EB jeans<br />BR belt<br />VC jean jacket<br />Ancient Clark's black leather slip-ons<br /><br />#2, oops very blurry but is same sweater with slipper flats and white bag, anticipating real spring<br /><br />Are these jeans too&nbsp;weird &nbsp;or dated at this point? &nbsp;I am&nbsp; not actually avoiding the BF's--I like the easier fit a lot- but am trying to get more wear out of my current jeans and&nbsp; may not buy more for this season. I wear at most once a week, so every pair I have means more time on the hanger for the others and also for track pants and such. I have lined BF's for fall and winter. <br /><br />#3-4--I got this clutch to wear to wedding after trying and shopping at length and not finding the miracle clutch.<br />I wanted something a bit dressy, but not the typical sparkly ballroom clutch, due to the more informal setting, and going for&nbsp; softer, &nbsp;warmer&nbsp; --my shoes being nude-camel wedges. Also had waffled over using a tiny clutch, but I wanted to be able to carry some "supplies" for DD and her bridesmaids, plus&nbsp; be more useful later. This is faux leather but&nbsp; has a nice soft suede-reptile feel--maybe an oxymoron, but feels nice to carry and the tiny pattern/texture seems to blend with other colors. Also due to the flexible material, it holds a lot while still staying shut with the magnetic closure--something that is a problem with some clutches.<br /><br />#5 is random impulse buy of&nbsp; a clutch on sale--doesn't show well but it is a small box-clutch, maybe 7" and it just feels great to hold--also a kind of suede-y metallic--it just grabbed my eye as one of the nicer looks in this style I've seen--a little gem. Trouble is, it would only be worn ? once a year and I'm wondering if I just need to return and live my real life and keep my eyes from wandering in the stores. Part of my new year's what am I doing and why process--if I buy this, in budget theory I'm giving up something else. Since it is quite dressy, I am not as likely to work it into regular nights out for plays or dinner--but, who knows?