https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-birthday-symphony Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:48:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-birthday-symphony#post-1786190 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 21:43:01 +0000 LaPed 1786190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Coming back to add -- the Eddie Bauer Legend Wash blazer might work for you. Nice stretch but not knit, comes in a washed black, and they do Tall and Plus (though it's a fairly relaxed cut anyway). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-birthday-symphony#post-1786181 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 21:19:45 +0000 Jenn 1786181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Too funny, <b>La Pedestrienne</b>! That's basically the exact same outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-birthday-symphony#post-1786171 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 21:02:29 +0000 LaPed 1786171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenn, YLF! And, wow, I think my style tendencies are converging with yours. For a party last weekend, I wore my Richmond pants with oxfords and a blazer and a simple drape-y top (merino though, not silk, as it's still pretty cold here. Although I do have a black silk tank otw...).&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-birthday-symphony#post-1786166 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 20:27:32 +0000 Jenn 1786166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Ryce&nbsp;</b>- It is driving age! We live in a small, walkable town, though, and kiddo has little interest in driving yet. We'll make sure he does driver's ed and gets his license before leaving for college, but after a recent accident that killed a teenage driver from his school and severely injured another, I'm happy with waiting, too. </p> <p></p> <p>Thank you,&nbsp;<b>Angie!</b></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-birthday-symphony#post-1786038 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 15:53:58 +0000 Angie 1786038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Killer</p> <p>And happy birthday to DS.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-birthday-symphony#post-1786036 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 15:51:49 +0000 Anonymous 1786036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First off, happy birthday to your son! &nbsp;Is 16 driving age where you live? &nbsp;I remember my daughters' 16th birthdays as my personal liberation days - no more mom-as-taxi-driver duty! &nbsp;They were both first in line at the drivers' license office when it opened on their birthdays.</p> <p>Your outfit is perfect for the occasion! &nbsp;You really rock the oxfords!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-birthday-symphony#post-1786033 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 15:50:59 +0000 Lisa 1786033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely outfit. &nbsp;I have a pair of jeans in a similar color and enjoy it paired with black. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-birthday-symphony#post-1786022 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 15:39:45 +0000 Ledonna N. 1786022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Jenn I'll have to add the symphony to my list. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-birthday-symphony#post-1786012 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 15:30:18 +0000 Jenn 1786012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh,&nbsp;<b>JAileen!</b> I meant to add that my mom was always known for her blazers (so much so that, after she died, the women in her office all wore them to honor her), and almost all of hers were from Talbots. I have several of them (mostly plaid) in my closet now, and they definitely are quite well-made. They run large, too, as the 14s are a great fit on me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-birthday-symphony#post-1786009 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 15:27:07 +0000 Jenn 1786009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much, <b>Inge</b>! Everyone should be so lucky as to have you for a virtual shopping companion. I will have to get to work trying some of these on. I want that lovely feeling of slipping into a men's suit jacket, but with just enough tailoring to add some femininity to the shape.</p> <p><b>Ledonna -&nbsp;</b>The symphony was a touring production that partners with local orchestras. Looks like they were at the Chicago Symphony a while back, but keep your eye out! It was a lot of fun, with much of the audience in costume or Pokemon gear.</p> <p><b>JAileen -&nbsp;</b>As is often the case, I was at the high end of the dressiness scale. You made me laugh with the western boots. Yesterday, at the gym, I noticed a pair of cowboy boots, complete with spurs, next to the coat hangers. Guess you can't wear those on the treadmill. &nbsp;;)</p> <p><b>Suz -&nbsp;</b>You are too sweet. I was just thinking that my son is really only a few years younger than your daughter, but college still seems so far away. I suppose I felt the same way about high school a few years ago, though.</p> <p>Thanks,&nbsp;<b>shevia</b>!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-birthday-symphony#post-1785860 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 01:47:35 +0000 Jaime 1785860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Happy Birthday to your son! Hard to believe I'm sure. Your outfit looks great as does your hair. Looks like you have a lot of great ideas to work with too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-birthday-symphony#post-1785847 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 01:00:56 +0000 Suz 1785847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, just look at that collection! <b>Inge</b> is the queen of links!!&nbsp;</p> <p>Also, you are the queen of casual gorgeous. What a great outfit for a birthday bash. You do not look old enough to have a 16 year old -- no way. :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-birthday-symphony#post-1785818 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 23:02:14 +0000 Inge 1785818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hah, it's just crazy how quickly time flies, isn't it!</p> <p>Here are some woven blazers that seem to have a bit of stretch: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-birthday-symphony#post-1785805 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 22:20:10 +0000 JAileen 1785805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's a knit blazer from Talbots. Goes up to size 20. Eight different colors. Lined. The fabric is described as substantial. I haven't seen it, but the dresses I bought were very well made, so this has a good chance of being well made too, I think.</p> <p><a href="https://www.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?id=prdi41471&#038;defaultColor=3695&#038;N=10229&#038;selectedConcept=" rel="nofollow">https://www.talbots.com/online.....edConcept=</a></p> <p>ETA: Our philharmonic advertises on tv how people wear all different things including western boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-birthday-symphony#post-1785804 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 22:18:54 +0000 Ledonna N. 1785804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my goodness where do theyhave that kind of symphony at? </p> <p>My 15 year old neice would live it. What a great birthday.</p> <p>Now you should check old navy. They had some online. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-birthday-symphony#post-1785802 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 22:12:27 +0000 Jenn 1785802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh <b>Traci,&nbsp;</b>I find myself wanting a crispness that's missing from most ponte, but lined sounds great!</p> <p>(And thanks, Inge. I can't believe I have a sixteen-year-old.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-birthday-symphony#post-1785800 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 22:10:23 +0000 Inge 1785800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okey dokey:-)</p> <p>And I forgot to say: happy birthday to your son! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-birthday-symphony#post-1785799 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 22:09:57 +0000 Traci 1785799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a lovely ponte blazer from Boden. &nbsp;They have a few different styles. &nbsp;It's lined, which is different from most of the ponte blazers I find everywhere else. </p> <p></p> <p>eta: &nbsp;the find. &nbsp;I believe this is the jacket I have, although I bought a blush color as it was being discontinued. &nbsp;I find the size generous.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-birthday-symphony#post-1785796 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 22:08:36 +0000 Jenn 1785796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Inge</b><b>&nbsp;- </b>Thank you! The concert should be much fun! And, yes, on the black, but I'd consider a rich, ink blue. &nbsp;I wear a 16-18 US on top.<b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-birthday-symphony#post-1785792 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 22:04:38 +0000 Inge 1785792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a good outfit! I love the addition of the necklace, and your lipstick that complements the colour of the trousers.<br />Sounds like a super fun event. Have a great time!</p> <p>(Will have a look around for a blazer, you want black, right?) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-birthday-symphony#post-1785774 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 21:35:13 +0000 Jenn 1785774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not my birthday, but my kiddo turned 16 (!!) today, and we're headed to the Colorado Symphony tonight for "Pokemon Symphonic Evolutions."</p> <p>Formal dress isn't the norm for the symphony here, and the dress code takes a step further down for the pop culture concerts, so I'm wearing cropped trousers, a silk tank, and a blazer, with oxford shoes. </p> <p>I don't wear a blazer often, but I love having one in my wardrobe, and this (ponte) one is starting to pill a bit. Anyone have suggestions for a beautiful, well-made, slightly stretchy (but preferably not knit) blazer in borderline-plus sizes? I'm willing to pay a little more for something with longevity.</p>