https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-wsiw---april-and-may Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:53:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-wsiw---april-and-may#post-2359686 Thu, 09 May 2024 02:28:15 +0000 Sal 2359686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Christel!!&nbsp; What a lovely comment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-wsiw---april-and-may#post-2359672 Thu, 09 May 2024 00:43:58 +0000 ChristelJ 2359672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How is it you look so good in both solids and patterns? And equally great in pants or dresses? Love all these. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-wsiw---april-and-may#post-2359670 Thu, 09 May 2024 00:33:18 +0000 Sal 2359670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Mirjana - it is more fun to dress for a wedding than for work I think!!</p> <p>Thanks Lyn - yes I think the reality of work dressing is that compromises are made.&nbsp; Maybe not the right bag for the outfit, maybe the shoes are not perfect, maybe everything is in the wash, maybe you got ready at 645am....</p> <p>Haha Rachel - yes I am planning to take them to Waiheke - either for a Friday dinner (first plan) or maybe a Saturday lunch (those are our two meals out).&nbsp; Aside from that will be walking along with plenty of talking.......</p> <p>Good pun Carla!&nbsp; Choice of pattern is a funny thing isn't it - the ones I like and the ones I don't.....I am drawn to larger scale pattern- I think it works better on me than ditsy pattern. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-wsiw---april-and-may#post-2359646 Wed, 08 May 2024 21:46:49 +0000 Carla 2359646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That navy suit! &nbsp;*Wow!* &nbsp; I’m seeing a pattern with your…patterns. &nbsp;Beautiful colours and shapes. &nbsp;</p> <div><br /></div><div>Carry on!</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-wsiw---april-and-may#post-2359626 Wed, 08 May 2024 19:03:44 +0000 RachelNZ 2359626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s been a pretty good autumn here as well (although looking a lot cooler over the next few days!). </p> <p>A lovely range of outfits, as Kellygirl mentions there is a consistency to your style which comes through even with the different silhouettes/colours. Especially like the patterns of the dress and top in 4 and the pants are awesome. Can imagine them fitting the Waiheke vibe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-wsiw---april-and-may#post-2359576 Wed, 08 May 2024 13:59:44 +0000 lyn67 2359576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, nr 1 is the best of all work outfits in the world! Love the white blocks there sooo much!:-) All others are great, too--and is always so useful to see others' dressy outfits (and for what kind of different events were then worn), too! Thanx for sharing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-wsiw---april-and-may#post-2359560 Wed, 08 May 2024 07:55:22 +0000 Mirjana 2359560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfits Sal. All look wonderful on you, love the suit, but my favorites are #5, the theatre and wedding outfits, very elegant and chic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-wsiw---april-and-may#post-2359553 Wed, 08 May 2024 05:59:51 +0000 Sal 2359553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Bijou! I was delighted to find these boots. They can cope with some walking but are hit as practical as most of my footwear. But it’s fun to have statement boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-wsiw---april-and-may#post-2359548 Wed, 08 May 2024 02:38:43 +0000 Bijou 2359548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow - these are all so good, I particularly love the theatre and wedding outfits. Those snake-skin boots are a great find. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-wsiw---april-and-may#post-2359544 Wed, 08 May 2024 01:46:04 +0000 Sal 2359544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I could wear my denim jacket too.....</p> <p>I have a metallic clutch that might work better as you say.&nbsp; It won't be a dressy night out (Waiheke Island for those who know NZ - more upmarket casual resort)&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-wsiw---april-and-may#post-2359538 Wed, 08 May 2024 01:04:38 +0000 Jaime 2359538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the suit, the long brown boots with the dresses and skirts, the graphic dress look and, really, all of these are terrific. I also love the new patterned pants. I might use a less structured bag with the blazer on top since the pants so it doesn't look all business on top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-wsiw---april-and-may#post-2359534 Wed, 08 May 2024 00:56:21 +0000 Sal 2359534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Sisi - what lovely comments.</p> <p>Olive Green - that's a good suggestion - I agree that on me a structured top often works better - two floaty pieces makes me feel a bit off sometimes.</p> <p>Thanks Dee - I have a white cami that might be the thing.&nbsp; Great idea.&nbsp; I think the tee without the blazer looks okay but I agree a lower neck would be better with the blazer.</p> <p>Thanks Robin :)</p> <p>Kelly - I think somehow that longer line that a dress gives really works on me.&nbsp; I need to create that long line with separates as well.....</p> <p>Helena - I agree, a button down might be just the thing - I don't have one now but it would be useful for work too if I get the right one.</p> <p>Thanks Angie - what a good boost for me!&nbsp; I like a range of looks - I need the simple ones for FFBO for work and the sorts of meetings I have with engineers etc but I want to lean into fun and boldness too...</p> <p>Thanks Star:)</p> <p>Suz - going to try the below combination.&nbsp; I agree other shoes could be better but I will stick with these for this time as we are likely to be walking to the restaurant in a hilly small town....&nbsp; in summer I have my yellow mules that would be perfect or my gold sandals.&nbsp; I have had fun with clothing this month - nothing like a few new additions to add some spark.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Below combo is what I think I will wear - I could try the cream jacket as well - it's in the holding zone but it's easy to get and could be better.&nbsp; I would need to wear my wool coat to walk there but that's okay!!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-wsiw---april-and-may#post-2359485 Tue, 07 May 2024 14:50:17 +0000 Suz 2359485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Sally, </b>you look spectacular. I love the navy suit on you. (Well, I would, wouldn't I?) But it seems the perfect combination of professional and relaxed. The blazer is super fab -- looks easy to wear. And I'm so glad the new sneakers are working out. They look great!&nbsp;</p> <p>Clever idea to get rid of the puff sleeves on your sweater and give it a new life as a shell under jackets. It can also be worn sleeveless in spring, I'll bet.&nbsp;</p> <p>I love your clever use of the black and white dress with the new booties -- very swish. Using a topper made the dress wearable in cooler temps.&nbsp;</p> <p>And your tall boots!! Swoon!&nbsp;</p> <p>My fave outfits here are 1, 3, 4, 5 (gosh, I love that skirt...), And 9.&nbsp;</p> <p>I love the new pants with the jacket! I think the outfit is great as is, but I might switch out for a more refined shoe and change out the top for something crisper or with a lower neckline, as suggested above by <b>Olive Green</b> and <b>Dee.</b>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-wsiw---april-and-may#post-2359475 Tue, 07 May 2024 13:50:39 +0000 Star (Lise) 2359475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Sal!&nbsp; These outfits are all so stylish.&nbsp; Autumn is your style season. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-wsiw---april-and-may#post-2359474 Tue, 07 May 2024 13:38:41 +0000 Angie 2359474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Sally</b>, you look sooo good!!</p> <p>You in skirts, dresses, AND pants suits is a KILLER winning outfit formula. I spot some fun pattern mixing too. Please carry on :)</p> <p>The navy pants suit makes you look 8 ft tall. So chic and gorgeous on you! LOVE!</p> <p>YES to getting a white bags of sorts. Can't go wrong.&nbsp;</p> <p>I love how you styled those awesome green pants in #6! The white accents are the way to go, to my eye.&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-wsiw---april-and-may#post-2359473 Tue, 07 May 2024 13:32:21 +0000 Helena 2359473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow these are all amazing outfits Sal. No notes! Although I agree with olive green that a crisp button down would look awesome with the flowy printed pants too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-wsiw---april-and-may#post-2359472 Tue, 07 May 2024 12:45:16 +0000 kellygirl 2359472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are having a terrific autumn! What fabulous and creative outfits. You look polished and modern in all. The subdued floral in 4 is stunning on you - you wear dresses so well. The silhouettes differ but they all somehow look very you--that must mean you really have honed your style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-wsiw---april-and-may#post-2359469 Tue, 07 May 2024 12:31:56 +0000 RobinF 2359469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very fun looks! I love all of your prints! And the thick soled sneakers look very modern.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-wsiw---april-and-may#post-2359467 Tue, 07 May 2024 12:29:28 +0000 Dee 2359467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely mixture of looks, especially like the navy suit with the pink swirl top and beige shoes/handbag.<br />My inclination for the wide legs patterned &nbsp;pants would be to wear a top that wasn’t such high crew neck but rather a v neck or scoop. I think your Denver wedge shoes would look nice with it too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-wsiw---april-and-may#post-2359465 Tue, 07 May 2024 11:08:38 +0000 Olive Green 2359465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All look good, frankly. The muted pinks in pics 3 and 4 seem to do great things with your complexion.<br />The wide patterned pants might look good with a long sleeved button down in white, or a colour picked from the pattern. Something a bit crisp to contrast with the fluid pants.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-wsiw---april-and-may#post-2359462 Tue, 07 May 2024 09:47:06 +0000 Sisi 2359462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very pretty outfits as always! I particularly like the navy pantsuit enlightened by the colorful blouse and the light-colored accessories in #2, the two playful work looks in # 4, the blue floral dress in # 5 (you always look fab in that dress!) and the final outfit in # 6 - very nice colors and silhouette! No suggestions for improvement, I find it perfect as it is.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-wsiw---april-and-may#post-2359461 Tue, 07 May 2024 08:32:59 +0000 Sal 2359461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello to all</p> <p>it’s been a stunning autumn here - 2024 is delivering crisp clear days right now 80% of the time - it’s never 100 on an island of course. </p> <p>I feel as though I have shopped a fair bit this year but so far I have been wearing my additions. There are a couple of pieces that are still to be truly tested though.</p> <p>Work looks from my capsule</p> <p>The first six looks are all work days. Simple clean lines and not a lot of pattern. My capsule has had the addition of a navy roll neck too - we call them skivvies - and some white sneakers. Both have been practical essentials for me. These are the Frankie4 Riley’s and I love them - so comfortable!!</p> <p>Now I am wearing more navy my bag collection feels off - I am making do - and on most days my bag is not really seen…..but I am considering hunting for a off white bag to wear with the navy. </p> <p>I cut the puff sleeves off my pink sweater to make it a vest. I will wear it under blazers. That’s shown in the sixth photo (pic3)</p> <p>Work and play</p> <p>Some work days I just wear what I feel like and go very casual or choose something more creative. The photo 4 features two work looks that are more feminine and breezy than usual. The patterned blouse is my riskiest addition this year - it’s more of a peasant style blouse than I would usually choose. </p> <p>Photo 5 is a theatre look and a wedding look. It’s always fun to get dressed up isn’t it!! This was a chance to wear my new second hand snakeskin boots.</p> <p>WSIW</p> <p>I purchased these Alamais wide leg pants second hand. I am yet to wear them. I head away with some of my oldest dearest friends for a weekend and we have an Italian meal out planned. I thought of this outfit but I am not sure. Photo 6 shows the look and a close up of the colours. No hair and makeup. How can I improve? - it’s autumn so I need sleeves now and ideally a jacket. I don’t have a lot of top options for these pants - I did intend them for summer but I think they would work now in the evening too.</p> <p>New items are in the finds below.</p> <p>Thanks for looking and for your ideas and feedback. </p>