https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-attempting-to-style-a-basicstaple Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 01 May 2026 05:19:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-attempting-to-style-a-basicstaple#post-415412 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 21:19:24 +0000 Jonesy 415412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ditto everything Lisa just said! I think this looks great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-attempting-to-style-a-basicstaple#post-415296 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:28:41 +0000 Lisa 415296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this outfit, it's simple and relaxed. Sometimes an outfit doesn't need any/lots of extras. If you wanted you can layer a scarf, long or multiple necklaces, some bracelets, or a cropped jacket with this piece. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-attempting-to-style-a-basicstaple#post-414329 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 03:03:19 +0000 MNsara 414329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually like it a lot! I makes me think of Eileen Fisher with Attitude But I don't think it warms your heart. . .and the hem sticking would annoy the heck out of me!</p> <p>I'm thinking that you're not hugely into accessories, and that's what I think it would take to give this substantially more spunk -- more to your funky style.</p> <p>You can try the ideas about adding the edgy jacket over it, or somehow incorporating cobalt (but where?), but I'd love to hear what Angie (who knows your style AND closet) would say!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-attempting-to-style-a-basicstaple#post-414236 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:30:45 +0000 Anonymous 414236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea of bright tights someone above posted. I also second the concern about the "cool" colored gray tights with "warm" gold jewelry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-attempting-to-style-a-basicstaple#post-414231 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:12:57 +0000 Aida 414231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good! It's a great, clean outfit; I don't find it boring nor unflattering! I really like the gold jewelry with this, and think you could stack more bangles or even necklaces (like Denise!) if you wanted. If I saw you walking down the street in this I would be intrigued, it's got some great mystical charm to it.</p> <p>As for other styling ideas: colored tights as the only colored element (burgundy would look awesome); colored tights with booties the same color; your cognac boots+gold/cognac elements and jewelry; no hose with black booties and a denim jacket; black textured hose with black boots/booties and a brightly printed oversized scarf wrapped dramatically around the neck; your red blazer no hose and cognac boots; a vest could also be fun.</p> <p>This is a great basic dress. I think you could really get some good accessory experimenting and learning in by trying different things with this dress.</p> <p>Re the tights, you can try pairing with tights that have a silkier texture to keep it from sticking </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-attempting-to-style-a-basicstaple#post-414222 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:03:56 +0000 christy 414222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh....leopard shoes with that gold pendant! </p> <p>I think this looks great, but I think Rae's idea of adding a cropped jacket (your all saint's perhaps?) over it would be a great addition. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-attempting-to-style-a-basicstaple#post-414221 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:59:18 +0000 catgirl 414221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, Anna, that makes me like it more! </p> <p>Aida, I did like it, but by the end of the day I was done fiddling with the hem sticking to the tights, even with a slip.... I am thinking this dress would be perfect for SOMETHING leopard, or something electric blue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-attempting-to-style-a-basicstaple#post-414120 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 21:55:58 +0000 annagybe 414120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd wear it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-attempting-to-style-a-basicstaple#post-414116 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 21:48:49 +0000 Aida 414116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you like how this turned out Una?</p> <p>(I really like it, just curious what you think ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-attempting-to-style-a-basicstaple#post-414008 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:43:13 +0000 Heather 414008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rita has a poisoned eye for waist surrendering. *chuckle* &gt;&lt;poisoned eye&gt;&lt;</p> <p>I like this outfit very much. You look put together and ready to tackle a full day of errands, chores, etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-attempting-to-style-a-basicstaple#post-413995 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:26:53 +0000 catgirl 413995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Rita - here's are some better pictures showing the strap...</p> <p><a href="http://karlascloset.blogspot.com/2010/05/city-girl-clutch.html" rel="nofollow">http://karlascloset.blogspot.c.....lutch.html</a></p> <p>I loved it at first sight and still do... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-attempting-to-style-a-basicstaple#post-413990 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:22:11 +0000 modgrl 413990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome bag! Only you could find a RATE Coach bag! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-attempting-to-style-a-basicstaple#post-413982 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:08:08 +0000 RoseandJoan 413982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The bag is perfect Una! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-attempting-to-style-a-basicstaple#post-413980 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:03:51 +0000 catgirl 413980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Julie, thank you! I am terrible about handbags - this is my default:, it's a limited edition Coach that I splurged on and it totally fits my style and needs, so I rarely carry anything else:</p> <p><a href="http://karlascloset.blogspot.com/2010/05/karlas-closet-for-coach.html" rel="nofollow">http://karlascloset.blogspot.c.....coach.html</a></p> <p>What would you suggest? I do have other options in my closet, but I don't spend on too many bags because they just get wasted, sadly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-attempting-to-style-a-basicstaple#post-413976 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:58:25 +0000 RoseandJoan 413976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like this dress Una, it is a very nonchalant type of dress which is perfect for team RATE, I also like how you have styled it today.</p> <p>To mix things up and to balance the surrendered waist I would try wearing an ankle boot which would both lengthen your leg line and add some extra edge.</p> <p>What is your preferred handbag Una? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-attempting-to-style-a-basicstaple#post-413973 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:54:45 +0000 rae 413973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about a RATE statement jacket over the top? A moto? Something with unfinished hems or reverse seaming? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-attempting-to-style-a-basicstaple#post-413970 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:52:34 +0000 catgirl 413970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally understand, Rita! I feel this look works for me because I look pregnant when I belt anything... It is better in motion than in photos too. Really. i will post a warning next time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-attempting-to-style-a-basicstaple#post-413968 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:47:52 +0000 Anonymous 413968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it as is but other ideas:<br /> A zipper or leather flower pin. Even if it's black, it adds texture.<br /> A loose crocheted vest, again for texture<br /> Lots of chunky chains around your neck<br /> Scarves worn in any number of patterns and knots, maybe even as a loose vest a la AJ.<br /> Faux fur vest, collar or scarf </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-attempting-to-style-a-basicstaple#post-413965 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:39:22 +0000 modgrl 413965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, You're right, I shouldn't have clicked open your picture. That no waist look is searing my eyes. I am the queen of no surrender. Don't get me wrong. I would do this look if I could. It just makes me look about six months pregnant and I don't really want that look right now, being not um, pregnant all the time, you know? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-attempting-to-style-a-basicstaple#post-413962 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:34:24 +0000 catgirl 413962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rita, this is meant be a surrender look - quick, look away! It looks bizarre belted and also with a jacket or anything that reins it in. I wish Garnet Hill still had the photo that inspired me to buy it.</p> <p>Along the same lines:</p> <p><a href="http://www.garnethill.com/eileen-fisher-viscose-jersey-dress/womens-fashion/dresses/petite-dresses/221448" rel="nofollow">http://www.garnethill.com/eile.....ses/221448</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-attempting-to-style-a-basicstaple#post-413961 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:33:12 +0000 Charmian 413961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a bit matchy-matchy in my style, so take this with a grain of salt! The cool gray leggings don't quite work for me with the warm jewelry. Can you swap out the tights for a different color (or maybe denim leggings)?</p> <p>Love what the boots bring to the party, though! _LOVE_ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-attempting-to-style-a-basicstaple#post-413956 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:13:11 +0000 Anonymous 413956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm thinkin' a fringed, printed boho scarf....but there's certainly nothing wrong with the way you're wearing it. What bag would you carry? That can make a big impact, too. Of course a cropped jean jacket would look good, too, but maybe it's still to warm for that? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-attempting-to-style-a-basicstaple#post-413943 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:04:43 +0000 cjh 413943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the big gold necklace on the black. and the tights and boots are great. I don't think it's boring. Personally I would go with a belt to take in my middle, but there goes the waist surrendering plan! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-attempting-to-style-a-basicstaple#post-413939 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:02:37 +0000 rachylou 413939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yah, you know, I'm finding this look too sweet. The boots, which should toughen things up, aren't. I think you need some "tough" higher up... what have you got? Anything with studs? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-attempting-to-style-a-basicstaple#post-413928 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:48:32 +0000 DressLover 413928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I should have explained better. Stones are usually cut and polished for jewelry, but there are also raw stones available or semi-finished stones that preserve natural texture. </p> <p>For example, here is a purple agate pendant. One side is polished; the other is left raw. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-attempting-to-style-a-basicstaple#post-413927 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:46:36 +0000 modgrl 413927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is it the right size? It looks big. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-attempting-to-style-a-basicstaple#post-413923 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:43:35 +0000 catgirl 413923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great idea - any suggestions for what "unfinished with texture" would be? I don't own anything like that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-attempting-to-style-a-basicstaple#post-413922 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:41:47 +0000 DressLover 413922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the tights. I like the gold pendant, but I think I prefer it with more complex pieces. Plain black dresses are wonderful canvases. I love the idea of a big chunk of colored stone like turquoise, agate, jade, coral, jasper, etc. as a pendant with this dress. I think if you picked something unfinished with texture it would fit your RATE style and your fellow Alaskans would dig it too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-attempting-to-style-a-basicstaple#post-413916 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:37:32 +0000 catgirl 413916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's my Garnet Hill waist surrendering dress from last year, with grey lacey tights and my worn-out black boots (because it's raining). Does the gold jewelry work? (All the jewelry was thrifted, BTW!) Is this boring? Unflattering? </p> <p>See how challenged I am - who else has trouble styling a plain black dress?! :)</p> <p>Critique welcomed gladly. </p>