https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-but-why-does-it-feel-frumpy Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:01:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-but-why-does-it-feel-frumpy#post-978991 Sat, 13 Jul 2013 03:10:41 +0000 ironkurtin 978991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that's a great analysis.&nbsp; When something doesn't fit quite right and bugs me, I definitely feel off all day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-but-why-does-it-feel-frumpy#post-978974 Sat, 13 Jul 2013 02:57:55 +0000 Lisa 978974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't see any frump here, but at this time of year I would swap out the black cardigan and dark shoes for lighter pieces.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-but-why-does-it-feel-frumpy#post-978922 Sat, 13 Jul 2013 02:03:20 +0000 Suz 978922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So interesting...it all comes down to fit. That is what we were saying the other day in another thread. I think this <b>looks</b> terrific, but "frump" obviously goes deeper than mere looks!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-but-why-does-it-feel-frumpy#post-978894 Sat, 13 Jul 2013 01:32:00 +0000 Anonymous 978894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the skirt and top together and like the length. I see no frump, but would suspect the cardigan is the cause </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-but-why-does-it-feel-frumpy#post-978875 Sat, 13 Jul 2013 01:08:00 +0000 lyn* 978875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all, for your opinions...</p> <p>I think it boils down to a few things - the skirt pulled a bit, and the top doesn't fit quite right - in combination of a cardigan when I'm used to wearing a blazer and just being stiff and sore from the gym made me an unhappy camper today.</p> <p>I will not give up on this skirt though - will have to try another combination next week! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-but-why-does-it-feel-frumpy#post-978821 Sat, 13 Jul 2013 00:02:52 +0000 DonnaF 978821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't see frump, but somehow it's not your typical look.&nbsp; Do you have a jeans jacket to swap out for the sweater?&nbsp; I also agree that a white belt will lighten the look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-but-why-does-it-feel-frumpy#post-978807 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 23:54:01 +0000 Kristin L 978807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't see frump at all. Can you try pinning the skirt up to see if that helps? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-but-why-does-it-feel-frumpy#post-978800 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 23:51:02 +0000 Aziraphale 978800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I don't personally see frump. &nbsp;You look cute and put-together. &nbsp;The only -- ONLY -- think I can think of (and this is not meant as a criticism; it's just the only association I can make) is that the outfit is vaguely reminiscent of Minnie Mouse. &nbsp;Vaguely. &nbsp;Mind you, I don't think you could accuse Minnie of being frumpy. &nbsp;;-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-but-why-does-it-feel-frumpy#post-978798 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 23:48:21 +0000 pil 978798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There isn't as much movement in this skirt compared to your twisty hiding pockets skirt from the other day. Or,could it be the flats? I seem to remember you wearing more heels lately. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-but-why-does-it-feel-frumpy#post-978766 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 23:08:23 +0000 Eliza 978766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The look does not read frumpy, but very today with pattern mixing. If it isn't the cardi vs. blazer offering more structure possibility,&nbsp; I am wondering if there is something about the hand of the skirt fabric combined with its cut that doesn't feel quite right. &nbsp;From the photo,&nbsp;I can't tell if there is a bit of bagging going on in the way it hangs or not. &nbsp;Just mention it by way of trouble- shooting, as it is an "au current" look to my eye.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-but-why-does-it-feel-frumpy#post-978760 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 23:01:12 +0000 TraceyLiz65 978760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the pattern mixing here, don't see the frump, could you be more specific about what you see?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-but-why-does-it-feel-frumpy#post-978749 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 22:49:25 +0000 donnat 978749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see no frumpy either, looks cute </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-but-why-does-it-feel-frumpy#post-978746 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 22:47:55 +0000 annagybe 978746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it, I was going to suggest a white blazer but remembered it'd probably be too close to a lab coat for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-but-why-does-it-feel-frumpy#post-978744 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 22:45:07 +0000 columbine(erin) 978744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think there's too much going on and definitely don't think it's frumpy. Maybe try a different black topper? It's a cute outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-but-why-does-it-feel-frumpy#post-978739 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 22:39:21 +0000 rachylou 978739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't see any frump either! But maybe something like tan shoes would make it feel different, or sandals (which I don't suppose you can wear to work). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-but-why-does-it-feel-frumpy#post-978720 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 22:15:37 +0000 Peri 978720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me, too much going on. But I'm clueless on combining patterns and you do it so well. Maybe this one you just don't like. I think sometimes we can go with the emotional decision and it doesn't have to make sense. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-but-why-does-it-feel-frumpy#post-978713 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 22:09:21 +0000 Anonymous 978713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks fine to my eye. Maybe you're just used to the clean line of a dress and this feels ALGO? Seriously it doesn't look frumpy at all! Love the red, black and white on you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-but-why-does-it-feel-frumpy#post-978706 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 22:03:44 +0000 froggiebecky 978706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perhaps you need heels to feel less frump? (Though you don't look it!) it could possibly also be the length of the cardi--a cropped cardi might work, too.<br /> Just guesses. I don't see frump here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-but-why-does-it-feel-frumpy#post-978702 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 21:59:48 +0000 AviaMariah 978702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think it looks frumpy but maybe if you didn't have so much black. &nbsp;Or black sandals to break it up? A white sweater or jacket? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-but-why-does-it-feel-frumpy#post-978691 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 21:51:46 +0000 Diana 978691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see no frump.&nbsp; But maybe Ramya is right and it might feel better with a blazer for more structure?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-but-why-does-it-feel-frumpy#post-978686 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 21:49:53 +0000 Carole 978686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It doesn't look frumpy at all, maybe it just "feels" frumpy! Hmmmmm? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-but-why-does-it-feel-frumpy#post-978651 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 21:10:27 +0000 Anonymous 978651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do not see this frump you speak of! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-but-why-does-it-feel-frumpy#post-978648 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 21:08:33 +0000 ramya 978648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Frump??? No idea. But tell me is it the cardigan the cause coz I see you more in blazers now a days.<br /> Or are you not found of skirt </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-but-why-does-it-feel-frumpy#post-978641 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 21:05:20 +0000 Thistle 978641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not sure, I don't see frump anywhere! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-but-why-does-it-feel-frumpy#post-978640 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 21:03:55 +0000 lyn* 978640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><u></u><u></u>Help! I was super excited to wear this outfit (initially planned to be worn with a blazer - but none of my blazers really worked) - but I am not sure why, but when I put it on, it felt pretty frumpy-dumpy, and I'd like to figure out why so I don't repeat the same mistakes.</p> <p>Would it be better with a different belt? I toyed with the idea when I was at work that my white leather belt would be better - it's still a solid that breaks up the pattern mix, but isn't quite so heavy.&nbsp;</p> <p>Maybe the skirt is too long?</p> <p>Unsure; but I felt definitely UnFab today, which makes me sad because I love the pieces individually!</p>