https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cinco-de-fail Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:20:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cinco-de-fail/page/2#post-1245928 Thu, 08 May 2014 20:12:19 +0000 Karina 1245928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like revision #9 the best. You could even tuck the top in more (when I do this, I put my half-slip over the tucked- in part of the shirt to smooth over the extra fabric and hold the shirt in place). I think sleeveless or short sleeved fitted black tops are your best options with this skirt. BTW, this happens to me all the time, planning an outfit in my head and then needing to restyle for real life. I love how the forum members help with this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cinco-de-fail/page/2#post-1245794 Thu, 08 May 2014 18:28:17 +0000 magpie 1245794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #5 as well (which, as a hardcore member of Team Unbelted, is how I'd wear it on myself), but also agree with 7/9 with the belt in #3. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cinco-de-fail/page/2#post-1245760 Thu, 08 May 2014 17:46:55 +0000 BethL 1245760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So cool, Laura! I really like the skirt without any of the button downs. For shapes, I like #6 the absolute best, and would love to see the skirt with a white tee like that and a denim jacket. I think that would be totally fab on you. I also like #7 and #9, too! Great job trying things on with your skirt. It's got lots of possibilities; I'm so glad it won't become an orphan. </p> <p>Still chuckling at "biergarten waitress Madame Alexander doll vibe." Okay, I'm cracking up. I think I had one of those dolls with one of those biergarten skirts. It was yellow and black if I remember correctly. That's the funniest thing I've heard all week. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cinco-de-fail/page/2#post-1245665 Thu, 08 May 2014 16:01:11 +0000 rachylou 1245665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1, 7, 8 &amp; 9 are amazing improvements (esp 7-9). I have to fave this thread. It's just the complete "styling illustrated." The biergarten waitress Madame Alexander doll vibe is totally gone.</p> <p>Ohmigosh. I have to stop being so lazy and totally do a big tryout session, like Angie says you have to. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cinco-de-fail/page/2#post-1245026 Wed, 07 May 2014 23:56:39 +0000 Jamie 1245026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just had to say this title cracked me up. I am from Texas and it's a big deal here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cinco-de-fail#post-1243722 Tue, 06 May 2014 19:02:29 +0000 Elizabeth P 1243722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In addition to 7 and 9, I quite like it with the wide black belt in 1 and 3.&nbsp; And I think 6 could work with a topper. </p> <p>ETA... LOL on your title :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cinco-de-fail#post-1243716 Tue, 06 May 2014 18:54:58 +0000 K. Period. 1243716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've got a couple of winners! I love 7 and 9 best too, so it seems like those both are great options, if they feel good to you too. &nbsp;7 is by far the prettiest to me. &nbsp;Also, it took me forever to get over my aversion to wearing black with navy, but I've broken free of it at last after much counseling by those in the fashion know. &nbsp;Wanna join me as a converted navy/black person? &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cinco-de-fail#post-1243227 Tue, 06 May 2014 04:39:56 +0000 kellygirl 1243227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lol! Great title!&nbsp;I like 7 and 9 the best. I think the skirt has potential. Perhaps a simple white tee might work too? I don't care for any of the fussy button downs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cinco-de-fail#post-1243221 Tue, 06 May 2014 04:33:16 +0000 Jules 1243221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like #7! Belting definitely helps the proportions too. I wonder if you belted #9? Or #4 (plain white shirt, tucked and belted). Do you have a denim or chambray shirt? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cinco-de-fail#post-1243131 Tue, 06 May 2014 03:02:16 +0000 Anonymous 1243131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That <i>is</i> a pretty skirt.&nbsp;I really like it with #6 (or another color in the same shape)&nbsp;and #9. And I think adding the belt helps make the original shirt work a lot better.</p> <p>I always look a lot better in these types of&nbsp;skirts in my imagination&nbsp;than I probably do in reality, so I understand your pain. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cinco-de-fail#post-1243129 Tue, 06 May 2014 03:01:51 +0000 Jaime 1243129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh great! The extra pictures show all the suggestions I might have made. First off, I don't like to tuck into skirts with this kind of narrow waistband. It never looks right on me. I do like #7 and #9 of the second set and think the belt works too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cinco-de-fail#post-1243116 Tue, 06 May 2014 02:56:11 +0000 jackiec 1243116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find those types of skirts tough too - so I don't own any. I was going to suggest something super fitted in black, tucked in. But you mention that the bottom band is navy....hmmm....something navy tucked? My fav photo is #9. Maybe a little jacket on top? You are really doing your homework to make it work !!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cinco-de-fail#post-1243106 Tue, 06 May 2014 02:51:51 +0000 Beth Ann 1243106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Laura!&nbsp; I'm planning on making a fuller skirt this season.&nbsp; I have a couple of plans, including making the waistband a bit wider, for more structure, and finding a fabric that has both weight and drape.&nbsp; It's hard to find these elements in ready mades!</p> <p>I love the colorblocking in the skirt, and I think (even with black on navy) that #9 in your ETA photos works.&nbsp; I think a classic jacket would make a good topper, too.&nbsp; I could see it with a white tee and cropped denim jacket, too!</p> <p>I'd love to see the orignal blouse with a pair of wide leg trousers, or semi tucked with cuffed boyfriend jeans and ballet flats! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cinco-de-fail#post-1243074 Tue, 06 May 2014 02:24:11 +0000 Ledonna N. 1243074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok I like the skirt. I think you can wear the black wrap top or go for a contrast wrap top color tucked in. Not with the white button up. I would take the wrap top in pic 5 tuck it in and put the belt from pic 3 on top of the tucked in top. I would put a bright sweater or a fitted shrunken jacket with it. You could use any wrap top actually tucked in and any wide belt. Personally I use wide stretch belts they work better and allow me to breath. Good luck and keep the skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cinco-de-fail#post-1243057 Tue, 06 May 2014 02:15:08 +0000 greycat6 1243057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #7 and #9 the best of the pics you have posted.</p> <p>Have you tried a tee in the same blue tone as the top of the skirt to create a column of color?&nbsp; Adding a blazer on top of a column of color might work.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cinco-de-fail#post-1243055 Tue, 06 May 2014 02:14:38 +0000 shiny 1243055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#7 is my favorite! The top is "skirt length" and the overall&nbsp;look is very modern, to my eye.&nbsp;</p> <p>It's perfectly fine to wear a black top with this, you don't need to be all matchy-matchy, and even then, if shoes are black you're set there.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cinco-de-fail#post-1243053 Tue, 06 May 2014 02:12:15 +0000 abc 1243053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can you pop a fitted or shrunken blazer over 6? Or even a denim jacket? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cinco-de-fail#post-1243038 Tue, 06 May 2014 02:01:37 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1243038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your suggestions (and sympathy). Nobody pointed and laughed at me today, so it must not have been that horrible. ;)</p> <p>I had a few minutes so I threw on some possible tops with the skirt. Do any of them work? I'll reserve my own judgement for the moment. </p> <p>1 - same shirt with a wide stretch belt<br />2 - my other white buttondown, a bit more fitted<br />3 - belted and untucked<br />4 - tucked <br />5 - with a black mesh knit wrap top<br />6 - v-neck tee - not this color, obviously; believe it or not I don't own a white, black or navy plain v-neck tee<br />7 - slouchy dolman knit top<br />8 - drapey woven sleeveless top<br />9 - same, tucked</p> <p>A complicating factor is that I realized halfway through the day that the bottom band of the skirt is actually navy, not black, which for my matchy matchy self means that black tops probably won't work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cinco-de-fail#post-1242979 Tue, 06 May 2014 01:01:41 +0000 K. Period. 1242979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm. &nbsp;I'm beginning to suspect that there isn't anyone these skirts look great on! As an IT,&nbsp;I'd always assumed that an hourglass or pear would look great in them. &nbsp;But I know some of the forum members complaining about them are those body types, so....hmm. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>First, I don't think it is a fail. &nbsp;Nothing tragic about the combo. &nbsp;We all aim for killer all the time, but sometimes things are just okay. &nbsp;This is fine. &nbsp;I understand your frustration, though. &nbsp;</p> <p>Deb has a great point about fixing the skirt by stitching down some of the extra volume. &nbsp;The only way that these types of skirts work for me is when the top is tailored. &nbsp;I also have to wear them down low on my hips rather than on my waist as intended. &nbsp;That lets me appear to have a waist. &nbsp;</p> <p>I think your instinct is good to try it with a fitted darker top. &nbsp;A black or dark navy top would repeat the color blocking and look nice. &nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cinco-de-fail#post-1242978 Tue, 06 May 2014 00:56:50 +0000 Jules 1242978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the skirt and agree with the many suggestions to revise the shirt instead. To get analytical, I think because the top is tucked, the eye expects more fittedness/waist definition. So either a more fitted top (or topper) that defines or at least suggests your slimmest part (be that your waist or just under the bustline). OR, conversely, surrender the waist with an untucked banded sweatshirt style pullover, with scrunched sleeves and heels (if you wear 'em) for structure.<br /> I also have this pinned a full skirt with tucked shirt, but belted look - skirt has to have a pretty high waistband I guess. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cinco-de-fail#post-1242967 Tue, 06 May 2014 00:44:27 +0000 Eliza 1242967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about a less high contrast, more structured top? I find that high contrast isn't always my friend if I am pushing the envelope in other ways. I think the skirt may have potential. </p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cinco-de-fail#post-1242952 Tue, 06 May 2014 00:24:24 +0000 Anonymous 1242952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe a slouchy white sweater? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cinco-de-fail#post-1242919 Mon, 05 May 2014 23:53:31 +0000 JAileen 1242919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think a different top might work better, such as a nice tee, in a bright white. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cinco-de-fail#post-1242891 Mon, 05 May 2014 23:27:54 +0000 Sara L. 1242891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think a fitted top as you already suggested would probably help you feel better about the skirt. &nbsp;Wearing a belt would help rein in volume on top too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cinco-de-fail#post-1242877 Mon, 05 May 2014 23:12:30 +0000 cciele 1242877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hm, I also think the problem is with the top. Untucked, even cropped would be nice. Doesn't have to be super cropped. You can wear a cami under the cropped top depending on how much midsection it may show :)</p> <p>Or maybe a silk sweatshirt type top with a bottom band. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cinco-de-fail#post-1242871 Mon, 05 May 2014 23:01:32 +0000 Karie 1242871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this is a very difficult skirt to style, but I also think the problem is with the top, not the skirt. Perhaps an untucked top, belted, or a blazer might help. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cinco-de-fail#post-1242816 Mon, 05 May 2014 21:53:57 +0000 Janet 1242816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Mo. I find these kind of skirts very difficult, personally.&nbsp;</p> <p>That said, I feel like the shirt is the more problematic element in the outfit. I agree that a more structured or fitted top would make a big difference.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cinco-de-fail#post-1242813 Mon, 05 May 2014 21:52:04 +0000 Thistle 1242813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am just coming back to say that I love full skirts and wear them when weather permits.</p> <p>I have found I need to balance out the bottom with a fitted top, or I have to go full volume on volume. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cinco-de-fail#post-1242796 Mon, 05 May 2014 21:35:14 +0000 BethL 1242796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually really like the skirt on you, but definitely think it needs a different top. I like your idea of a knit. Maybe in black? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cinco-de-fail#post-1242780 Mon, 05 May 2014 21:20:29 +0000 deb 1242780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can you stitch down the pleats on the skirt about 5 inches? </p>