https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-column-of-charcoal Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:38:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-column-of-charcoal#post-1380585 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 02:41:04 +0000 catgirl 1380585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The sweater under coat is fine - happens to me all the time, especially with hi low hems.&nbsp; My grandma used to say of this look&nbsp;(as translated): "Your Sunday is longer than your Monday." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-column-of-charcoal#post-1380573 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 02:21:16 +0000 unfrumped 1380573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hatchy. Phone spelling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-column-of-charcoal#post-1380572 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 02:20:24 +0000 unfrumped 1380572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do like that cardigan. I like it unbuttoned wit the jeans look. I would try the true knit legging for buttoned, if you wear those- I think you would look great. The hatchet plaid is a great print! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-column-of-charcoal#post-1380540 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 01:47:26 +0000 Jaime 1380540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it buttoned with the tabs out. But open with the tabs in is great also :-)! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-column-of-charcoal#post-1380485 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 00:17:24 +0000 Angie 1380485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Killer&nbsp;</p> <p>You nailed it. And wave to Inge who has the same booties in brown - thanks to you. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-column-of-charcoal#post-1380438 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 22:49:05 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1380438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also have an issue with layers that are longer than the coat worn over them but the dark colors make it easier. &nbsp;You wear this look very well. &nbsp;The patterned top, pants with sheen, and texture of the sweater add such interest to your neutrals. &nbsp;I also like the pop of blue bag. &nbsp;I am thinking to use this idea in the next day or three. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-column-of-charcoal#post-1380421 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 21:55:23 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1380421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all! <br />Melinda, these jeans are called "leggings." I just called them skinnies, because, well, they are jeans-styled. I was kind of liking the scrunch at the bottom, so I guess, yes, the bulk is unintended. My body shape is slight hourglass. Thanks for the tips! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-column-of-charcoal#post-1380351 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 20:19:38 +0000 Melinda SF 1380351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wonder what would happen if when you wear your longest cardigans you went to a true legging or tight. &nbsp;The reason I say it is that the gathers on your legs are distracting and may add bulk in a way that you weren't intending. &nbsp;</p> <p>What is your body shape? If you are an inverted triangle like me you might find that we do best when our column of color is on the inside vs the outside. &nbsp;i.e. you wear a white topper with a black shirt and black pants. &nbsp;To me picture A shows the problem well--it cuts you off half way whereas in the other choices you get the more fluid line. &nbsp;</p> <p>I hope this helps!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-column-of-charcoal#post-1380315 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 19:35:01 +0000 Anonymous 1380315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous! Love the longline cardi and those fab skinnies. YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-column-of-charcoal#post-1380287 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 19:09:53 +0000 jackiec 1380287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this! I'm so glad you posted this today bc my long cardi arrived in the mail yesterday. I was wondering the same thing about jackets. Must try. I don't think mine looks nearly a good on me as this on you. Must post a K/R. But back to your outfit - love it all, esp with the coated skinnies &amp; boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-column-of-charcoal#post-1380283 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 19:06:43 +0000 kellygirl 1380283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whoa! Killer outfit. I like the cardigan unbuttoned so you can see more of the pants and the belt. Super awesome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-column-of-charcoal#post-1380234 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 18:08:30 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1380234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love EVERYTHING about this outfit Sharan. It's got a great mix of textures, fabulous visual interest with the long cardigan, and just the right dose of "edge". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-column-of-charcoal#post-1380218 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 17:50:32 +0000 Suz 1380218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Lisap said. I agree on that long cardigan (or dress or skirt) issue under coats -- it is frustrating for sure. But here it looks quite intentional because everything is so harmonious.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-column-of-charcoal#post-1380205 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 17:38:56 +0000 Anonymous 1380205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with everything that Lisap said. I like the cardigan a bit better worn open, but buttoned gives it the look of a sweater dress, which probably looks better with the shorter coat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-column-of-charcoal#post-1380193 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 17:12:44 +0000 Anonymous 1380193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I really like this! &nbsp;Pics are too dark on my monitor to highlight the boot-tucking detail, but I absolutely love that sweater and jeans on you - open and unbuttoned. &nbsp;I agree with the sweater-longer-than-coat issue , but yours actually doesn't look odd here - it's not so much longer than the jacket that it looks awkward. &nbsp;Great outfit!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-column-of-charcoal#post-1380187 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 17:09:31 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1380187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had to bench myself on the long versus short cardigan competition, because I wear both. Here's my longest and newest one, a charcoal long boyfriend style, with step hem.</p> <p>The outfit (worn for a day off): long charcoal cardigan (Halogen); dark gray coated skinnies (AG); hatchy-plaid print tee in grays, black, and white (made by me); flat black booties (Munro, Lexie); black packable coat (Cole Haan); purple specs; purple hobo bag (Kate Spade).</p> <p>I tried some different options and would like your opinion:<br />1. cardigan closed, by buttoning a few of the buttons (photo 3) or open (photo1)? <br />2. pants worn over the back of the boot (photo 4)? or tucked to show the pull tab on the back of the boot (photo 5)? </p> <p>As someone mentioned on the cardigan discussion, it is hard to wear a long cardigan if it's longer than the coats you usually wear. My outfit is an illustration of that problem. I am not fond of the cardi hanging out, but I'm wearing it like this anyway. I could get out a longer coat, but I'd rather wear this one, so I'm just trying not to stress over it. :)</p> <p>Thanks for looking! I appreciate your comments and feedback!</p> <p> </p>