https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-breaking-rules Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:56:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-breaking-rules#post-1047213 Tue, 08 Oct 2013 06:51:54 +0000 ManidipaM 1047213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much, Hil.</p> <p>Beth Ann, I am kinda in-between skirts sizewise at the moment, but there is one that could work. Will try and photograph soon. Interesting about the volume working better for curves! Had never thought of it and will be keeping eyes peeled now. Traditional ladies here do claim a saree looks best on the fleshier form and technically that's volume on volume with structure from a bare midriff and arms...</p> <p>Mochi, I am MOST flattered! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-breaking-rules#post-1046736 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 16:28:57 +0000 Mochi 1046736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happen to love both outfits. The first one especially in a way---that beautiful blue and the pattern set off your glossy hair so well. I love your black shoes. Comfortable yet stylish. You are doing exponentially better than I was back when I was dealing with an infant. I mean, you're not looking good "for a mom", you're simply looking good,&nbsp;but when you think about it, it's all the more incredible.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-breaking-rules#post-1046606 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 14:17:54 +0000 Beth Ann 1046606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello Mandipa!&nbsp; I'm glad Angie got you "sorted" on the proportions here as they relate to body type.&nbsp; I think you're putting together some of your best outfits here.&nbsp; </p> <p>Just a couple additions:</p> <p>1.&nbsp; What about the crossover top with a skirt?<br />2.&nbsp; The Mary Jane shoes may not be "leg lengthening," but they are quite on trend, and when the high contrast strap is the only thing breaking up the legline, as it might be with a dress, the effect is actually stronger -- as if someone drew a line across the leg.&nbsp; When mixed with the cuff, it looks intentional and fun.<br />3.&nbsp; Really skinny people have difficulty with volume on volume unless they're also very tall.&nbsp; Curvy folks like us can carry it off with more ease, not less, in my estimation.</p> <p>Go Mandipa! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-breaking-rules#post-1046475 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 08:36:45 +0000 Hil 1046475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Way to go, you rebel you! YLF Mani! xxx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-breaking-rules#post-1046459 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 06:34:44 +0000 simonjames 1046459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The peak has a V-neck which breaks up the size of a bust line, as does the mock wrap effect. Nice work. It will be more helpful for people. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-breaking-rules#post-1046417 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 03:05:12 +0000 ManidipaM 1046417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, everyone!</p> <p>Sara, that makes sense, yes! Thanks for continuing Angie's clever breakdown of what works, why!</p> <p>Adelfa, I'll be right there learning alongside you!</p> <p>Denise, I am so touched!</p> <p>Psst, Rachy! I find grey pants difficult too... just a tad easier than black.</p> <p>Lyn, I rather like my job too This is one of the Amanresorts in Rajasthan is crazy over-the-top in terms of architectural grandeur, yet looks (if you can believe it) rather understated.</p> <p>Vix, indeed---as I was saying to Angie, lots of silly-silly-silly self-sanctions that should have never been entered into and plenty of misunderstood 'rules of flattery' magnified and distorted by fear...</p> <p>Thanks, Diane and Niefern. </p> <p>MaryK, I am really enjoying short hair just now... especially as the kiddo's just arrived at the screaming and hair-pulling stage of things!</p> <p>Shevia, thanks --- I am determined to try, at least. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-breaking-rules#post-1046408 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 02:20:25 +0000 Jaime 1046408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The color and style of the top in #1 suits you perfectly and I also love the second outfit. You should trust your instincts! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-breaking-rules#post-1046238 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 20:59:00 +0000 Niefern 1046238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love outfit #1. The top is really beautiful, and love the shoes also, and with a small heel that seems confortable. Great!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-breaking-rules#post-1046214 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 20:17:05 +0000 MsMary 1046214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look great!&nbsp; And in addition to loving the outfits, I LOVE LOVE LOVE you hair!&nbsp; Well done, young MOTG!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-breaking-rules#post-1046174 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 19:10:24 +0000 Anonymous 1046174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I echo Angie too, you look great in both iterations Mani and if that's rule breaking, then long may it continue </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-breaking-rules#post-1046154 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 18:32:57 +0000 Vix 1046154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Manidipa --</p> <p>Are we talking, "Look terrible" as the rule broken? Because aside from the self-imposed rules of avoid&nbsp;pointy toed shoes and wear color-color, I see two flattering, modern, and practical outfits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-breaking-rules#post-1046132 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 17:31:08 +0000 lyn67 1046132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice to see you Mani, and I really love all your outfits here (YLF! nr. 1 is&nbsp;so polished for a traveller's work day), and what a superb venue, I would really like a job like you do:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-breaking-rules#post-1046120 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 17:12:25 +0000 rachylou 1046120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some rules were made to be broken!</p> <p>I really like outfit #1. I find grey pants hard to deal with these days. They can be so drab, but *your* outfit is lively. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-breaking-rules#post-1046112 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 17:07:51 +0000 CocoLion 1046112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the way the top and shoes are bookended in the second outfit! &nbsp;I also like both of your choices in tops, very flattering. &nbsp;It is interesting how Angie breaks down how these outfits work.</p> <p>You are going to think this is strange or even creepy but I woke up this morning and thought of you. &nbsp;Seriously it was my first thought as I rose from my dream state (I dream heavily before waking). &nbsp;I was thinking, "I wonder how ManidipaM is doing?" &nbsp;And then, to find your thread, after not being active on the forum for a while! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-breaking-rules#post-1046104 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 17:02:37 +0000 Adelfa 1046104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad Angie explained why you look fantastic breaking all those rules! You are doing what I'm trying to learn to do: letting intuition guide you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-breaking-rules#post-1046099 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 16:56:35 +0000 Sara L. 1046099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both these outfits! &nbsp;The cross-over top looks great on you. &nbsp;I really like the grey top with the BF jeans although I'm not usually a fan of volume on volume. &nbsp;Too often it seems to swamp people but I&nbsp;think the semi-tuck and the scrunched sleeves keep you from looking overwhelmed in the volume. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-breaking-rules#post-1046091 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 16:40:26 +0000 ManidipaM 1046091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, thank you. Now you explain it, it seems so obvious. But I especially wanted to showcase these outfits because that used be the way I thought about clothes relating to my body... I still can't figure it out in my head that X or Y will work for such and such a reason; but I have learnt on YLF to set aside fears and preconceptions and half-baked and misunderstood rules. I had been making life unnecessarily difficult and drab as a result. Of course, your guidelines and breakdown make perfect sense by contrast.</p> <p>Suz, you have me blushing! I confess I had similar thoughts re the GE(T)T attributes. It's so odd to think I would have dismissed the very idea of these outfits 2 years ago, and now I say they feel right and like 'me'! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-breaking-rules#post-1046079 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 16:14:14 +0000 Suz 1046079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rules broken? If so, you are a brilliant rebel!&nbsp;</p> <p>These both look fantastic on you. I think the crossover top is one of your most flattering silhouettes yet!&nbsp;</p> <p>I get the sense that you are coming into your own. Your recent epiphanies are bearing fruit. For example, the neckline of the second top satisfies your boho leanings; the pattern on the first top does, also, (along with the global traveller side). Superb!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-breaking-rules#post-1046076 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 16:07:43 +0000 Angie 1046076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Manidipa, I'm about to log off for the day, but really - you aren't breaking any guidelines at all. In fact. You have followed them. For example:&nbsp;</p> <p>in #1 - you created structure on the hips with the band of the top. Good job.&nbsp;The top has a V-neck which breaks up the size of a bust line, as does the mock wrap effect. Good job. Fluidity is the best fit over an apple shaped midriff. Good job. Diagonal sleeves are very flattering on a larger bust. Good job. And I much prefer the roomy fit of the bottoms here. They balance out the soft volume on top.&nbsp;</p> <p>Got to go. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-breaking-rules#post-1046071 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 15:59:56 +0000 ManidipaM 1046071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Couple of outfits from another hotel review trip. Significant for their oddity.</p> <p>#1-2: Crossover jersey top.<br /> Rules broken: volume over big belly; volume over big bust; short sleeves cutting across width of big biceps and, um, non-triceps.<br /> Happiness factor: 7 out of 10 for wearing that practical but proportionally and aesthetically difficult-for-me top; slim pants would be better with this.</p> <p>#3: knit nursing top, boyfriend jeans with wide straight legs, almond-toe kitten heels.<br /> Rules broken: pointy toes (poison eye); volume on volume; very grey (I joined the forum on a quest for colour!); high-contrast ankle strap with already leg-shortening proportions; high gathered neckline with short neck and jowly jawline.<br /> Happiness factor: 8.5 out of 10 for an outfit comfy as pajamas, that is super practical and aesthetically feels like me, with comfy but dressy shoes in a difficult shape. </p>