https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-basics-3 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 11:48:08 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-basics-3#post-990695 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 00:20:16 +0000 Caro in Oz 990695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this formula on you - I get my dress fix here </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-basics-3#post-990370 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 18:04:56 +0000 harmonica 990370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfection! How about a mixing it up with some of your other colourful bags? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-basics-3#post-990325 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 17:21:05 +0000 MsMary 990325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It doesn't get any better than this!&nbsp; I say rock that formula!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-basics-3#post-990321 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 17:16:41 +0000 Cindy 990321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great so the formula is obviously working for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-basics-3#post-990293 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 16:59:10 +0000 rae 990293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your dress collection is amazing! No wonder you feel the best in dresses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-basics-3#post-990290 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 16:57:53 +0000 Transcona Shannon 990290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks ladies!&nbsp;</p> <p>Thistle - I totally agree with needing a pop of color. I was running late this morning and meant to put on my vintage pink bakelite bangle and completely forgot! </p> <p></p> <p>Angie - I did see your comments on my full skirt thread. Thank you!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-basics-3#post-990212 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 15:29:50 +0000 AviaMariah 990212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><i></i>I am in love with this look and can see why you feel so good in it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-basics-3#post-990210 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 15:28:39 +0000 Angie 990210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sharp and sassy! 11 out of 10. </p> <p>I did give you my 2 cents on your full skirt thoughts eventually. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-basics-3#post-990208 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 15:26:14 +0000 shedev 990208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You had me at black and white, Shannon. YLF. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-basics-3#post-990167 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 14:56:15 +0000 JennyAnne 990167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks simple but put together.&nbsp; The shoes look like a great combo of stylish and comfortable - I need to find something similar. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-basics-3#post-990160 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 14:54:20 +0000 Sara L. 990160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look great and I don't think outfit formulas are boring.&nbsp; As long as you still feel fabulous and not like you are in a style rut, then I think outfit formulas are a perfectly valid way of dressing.&nbsp; They make our lives easier and are what we are striving for on YLF - how to look great without a lot of angst. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-basics-3#post-990093 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 14:11:03 +0000 Helena 990093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>chic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-basics-3#post-990092 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 14:10:34 +0000 Parsley 990092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No wonder this is tried and true, Shannon. You look stunning! </p> <p>Can I pat myself on the back for telling you you needed that white jacket? :-)&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-basics-3#post-990080 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 13:57:17 +0000 Beth Ann 990080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of course you may always wear your favorite formulas!&nbsp; There's a time to push the comfort zone and explore, and a time to refine your style "home."&nbsp; </p> <p>This look is graphic, clean, striking and flattering.</p> <p>Have a great day! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-basics-3#post-990077 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 13:54:06 +0000 Suz 990077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look wonderful, Shannon. Your formula works! This is one fab dress (among the many in your closet...)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-basics-3#post-990072 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 13:49:25 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 990072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look so beautiful!</p> <p>Isn't the point of all of this, to have a handful of tried-and-true outlines that really work for you, and that you fill in creatively?&nbsp; &nbsp; To take away the stress of getting dressed and the morning, and not worrying about how you look?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-basics-3#post-990055 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 13:37:27 +0000 donnat 990055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Great dress, jacket perfect and shoes and clutch complete it. Perfectly polished and put together. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-basics-3#post-990039 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 13:17:02 +0000 Lisa 990039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say when you find a formula that works, why tweak it?&nbsp; I am a blazer, jeans and boots gal at hear myself.&nbsp; I am refreshing my formula this coming fall season with some jackets, but the essential component of the formula is the same.&nbsp; And I will still wear my golden oldies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-basics-3#post-990008 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 12:29:15 +0000 Deborah 990008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it! I don't think there is a dress in your closet that I don't love :).<br /> I am glad you have given yourself permission to be you:). To me this outfit has a number of elements that make it interesting, dress and jacket read modern classic (to me), the footwear adds a subtle edge, the clutch is fashion forward and of course your hair is modern and "cool" looking = your signature style (IMHO). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-basics-3#post-990005 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 12:09:23 +0000 Anonymous 990005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ahh, nothing wrong with a Shannon classic. You do wear a dress well. Bag and topper are fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-basics-3#post-990000 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 11:54:43 +0000 Anonymous 990000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This dress is always a winner in my book. I think your new addition of a white topper is fab.</p> <p>You look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-basics-3#post-989995 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 11:41:36 +0000 Krista 989995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tried and true formulas are the best! Everyone needs them!<br /> This is a super fresh outfit, Shannon! The black and white with the white jacket is very chic. YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-basics-3#post-989989 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 11:38:05 +0000 Thistle 989989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look terrific! I like the dress with topper formula, and these both look terrific on you.</p> <p>I do love graphic black and white, but perhaps a turquoise or red bag/necklace/arm candy to really make it pop. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-back-to-basics-3#post-989983 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 11:27:14 +0000 Transcona Shannon 989983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After yesterday's full skirt angst, I needed to return to a basic outfit formula for me.</p> <p>I started with my black and white abstract tiered dress, popped on my white blazer over top with scrunched sleeves, and then added my black Clarks sandals for footwear and my white clutch for my handbag. It doesn't get much simpler than this.</p> <p>I will always be a frock girl at heart and tend to feel the most like&nbsp;<b><i>ME</i></b><i></i> when wearing a dress. My favourite outfit formula of all time is a dress + topper + interesting footwear. I can see myself returning to this old time favourite but of course with more updated individual items.</p> <p>Over to you now...how does this outfit look to you? Proportions ok? and is it ok to return to a tried and true formula as long as it is a current version of it? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.</p> <p>Blazer: Nygard<br />Dress: Cleo Petite<br />Sandals: Clarks<br />Clutch: Danier Leather </p>