https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cure-for-the-summertime-blues Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:55:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cure-for-the-summertime-blues#post-1282315 Thu, 19 Jun 2014 14:33:52 +0000 ladell 1282315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Admire the tonal look and the length if the shorts. You look great despite the heat. I tend to "give up" trying to look good during the hot spells and go for comfort and staying cool first. You have inspired me to put forth more effort. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cure-for-the-summertime-blues#post-1282267 Thu, 19 Jun 2014 13:38:43 +0000 Tanya 1282267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful outfit, the colors are so cool and serene they almost help you stay cool.&nbsp; Those are great shorts.&nbsp; Yesterday was really brutal, and today it does not seem much better? Sigh... Wish it cooled down a little. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cure-for-the-summertime-blues#post-1282179 Thu, 19 Jun 2014 11:48:35 +0000 Sona 1282179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>one word reply: LOVE ( everything about this: the items themselves, proportions, cool/hip vibe) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cure-for-the-summertime-blues#post-1282176 Thu, 19 Jun 2014 11:42:51 +0000 Lucy 1282176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's hard to go past blue in the summer, isn't it? You look gorgeous! The shorts are super flattering, and they work well with the shoes, IMO.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cure-for-the-summertime-blues#post-1282084 Thu, 19 Jun 2014 06:49:59 +0000 AJ 1282084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tried on those same shorts earlier in the season, but I wasn't sure if the print was versatile enough for my wardrobe. Luv the way you styled it here, Janet! The print mix with the bag is fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cure-for-the-summertime-blues#post-1282048 Thu, 19 Jun 2014 05:34:12 +0000 CocoLion 1282048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love you in this color, everything's beautifully styled here -- the way the bag and shoes match, the dressy vibe of the top -- very nice. &nbsp;And I replied on your other thread that I'd keep the sandals. &nbsp;It's the platform wedges I purged, not the wedges. &nbsp;I still wear my wedges all the time, so comfortable and love the bit of lift! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cure-for-the-summertime-blues#post-1282042 Thu, 19 Jun 2014 05:15:59 +0000 Marley 1282042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely gorgeous color on you Janet!&nbsp; Your eyes look as though they match the blue - and add a "wow" factor to your entire outfit!&nbsp; I'm not a camo print fan - but, I agree with you, if you just use your imagination, this print can be called a 'watercolor' print, rather than camo! ;-)&nbsp; Also - the sandals are fine - nothing wrong with them - although I think of you as someone who really rocks edgy shoes, and these don't seem to fall into that category - but still, perfectly fine! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cure-for-the-summertime-blues#post-1282016 Thu, 19 Jun 2014 04:37:22 +0000 Elizabeth P 1282016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey, nice shorts :). </p> <p>Not crazy about the bag with the shorts, to me it doesn't look intentional enough. </p> <p>I can't imagine that heat. Here was 15 and rainy today. Summer.... Hellooooo!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cure-for-the-summertime-blues#post-1281810 Thu, 19 Jun 2014 01:54:54 +0000 Jaime 1281810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfit. I love the top!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cure-for-the-summertime-blues#post-1281806 Thu, 19 Jun 2014 01:51:22 +0000 fuzzylogic 1281806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pattern mixing is not for everyone- I think you have to be confident doing it to really wear it well, and you do! </p> <p>Did you see Bridget combining three patterns and looking totally fab in Angie's blog post today? It's not a look I could carry but she does! </p> <p>And whoops- I meant Ferragamo...... (Ferragomo sounds like a shonky rip-off....) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cure-for-the-summertime-blues#post-1281605 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 23:14:07 +0000 Janet 1281605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, FL!&nbsp;</p> <p>The tote grew on me as I looked at it with the ensemble. I am a reluctant at best pattern mixer. But I like the way the shapes in the reptile print echo the shapes in the camo print. Glad it works!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cure-for-the-summertime-blues#post-1281599 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 23:03:38 +0000 fuzzylogic 1281599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is the epitome of sophisticated casual dressing with edge!</p> <p>For me the shorts don't have a strong military vibe because they are in blue tones- I can see why they remind you of water!!</p> <p>I like way you have partnered this with the snake print tote- it is unexpected and adds edge but because the tones are similar it doesn't feel dissonant at all!!! (Was drooling over similar in Ferragomo- not literally, of course)</p> <p>You have kept the lines clean and the accessories chic.</p> <p>Bravo!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cure-for-the-summertime-blues#post-1281589 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 22:52:56 +0000 MsLuna 1281589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amazing outfit! Love the monochrome scheme! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cure-for-the-summertime-blues#post-1281541 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 21:51:28 +0000 crutcher 1281541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Loveth the shorts...I don't think the sandals are too far off...I would wear and enjoy...Perfect outfit for a hot day... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cure-for-the-summertime-blues#post-1281537 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 21:48:31 +0000 Eliza 1281537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love you in blue and especially enjoy this summer look. &nbsp;</p> <p>Best with the sandals options. &nbsp;It is fun to have choices. I find it tough to navigate sandals when the decisions involves either too flat for comfort or too high for comfort. &nbsp;Because I have to have comfort first, especially if I am wearing any form of short.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cure-for-the-summertime-blues#post-1281522 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 21:34:52 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1281522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This outfit is great on you. I like the cool blues and pewter tones on you, and the details add a lot of interest. I'd keep the sandals until a replacement comes along. Then you can take your time to find just the right thing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cure-for-the-summertime-blues#post-1281502 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 21:10:14 +0000 Mo 1281502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome to my world! &nbsp;Sorry you've got the sticky heat. &nbsp;I like this look. &nbsp;I am coming to terms with JFE, in a different sense than silhouette&nbsp;- what can be flattering enough for hot, sticky activities. &nbsp;This qualifies! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cure-for-the-summertime-blues#post-1281493 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 21:01:25 +0000 Janet 1281493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all! I really like these shorts. Glad I listened to Angie! :-)&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm also glad I dressed coolly. It's 99 degrees now.&nbsp;It is so warm that my studio won't go down below 80 degrees, even though I have the A/C running full-time. I'm on the 12th floor and have windows facing south and west, and even with blackout shades on two windows, I guess the heat just pounds in. Ah, historic buildings. :-)&nbsp;</p> <p>This toenail polish is a huge hit. I get compliments on it all the time. Hooray for fun colors!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cure-for-the-summertime-blues#post-1281491 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 20:58:34 +0000 Gracie 1281491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These shorts are winners, casual and interesting. You're right, they don't look too camo, the colors are great. I have sandals in a similar style and wear with impunity – so comfy!&nbsp; I like your belt and your toe nail polish too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cure-for-the-summertime-blues#post-1281483 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 20:44:59 +0000 annagybe 1281483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the shorts! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cure-for-the-summertime-blues#post-1281386 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 18:08:56 +0000 Anonymous 1281386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great, Janet! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cure-for-the-summertime-blues#post-1281381 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 18:06:20 +0000 citygirldc 1281381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the wedges and the outfit too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cure-for-the-summertime-blues#post-1281312 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 17:18:08 +0000 Janet 1281312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, so far so good. I think I'll keep them. I get caught up in wanting the newest and coolest, and this wedge style is starting to look a little dated to me,&nbsp;but I like the woven detail, and they're comfortable, so I think&nbsp;these are worth keeping.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cure-for-the-summertime-blues#post-1281291 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 17:03:12 +0000 Ledonna N. 1281291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very cool looking outfit.&nbsp; Your a stunner in these shorts.&nbsp; Again camo makes the heart take flight. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cure-for-the-summertime-blues#post-1281284 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 16:56:28 +0000 Angie 1281284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And how was the road test?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cure-for-the-summertime-blues#post-1281280 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 16:53:42 +0000 Janet 1281280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I actually went back and forth between these and a flat pair of gunmetal slightly-gladiatorish sandals, and I definitely felt like either one worked,&nbsp;but I decided to wear these as a test to see if they were keepers. Thanks!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cure-for-the-summertime-blues#post-1281276 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 16:47:31 +0000 Neel 1281276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the entire outfit. Especially the top. Very pretty on you. And the snake print tote is what makes this outfit super fan IMO! Love the sandals too. But then I like everything that has a little wedge and looks glad like </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cure-for-the-summertime-blues#post-1281266 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 16:42:36 +0000 Angie 1281266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking great, Janet. The watery camo pattern is right up your alley. And the bag makes the outfit quite 2014.</p> <p>I love the sandals. Keep. FWIW,&nbsp;I do think though, that a flatter and more casual sandal is a better match for shorts this length and style.&nbsp;&nbsp;xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cure-for-the-summertime-blues#post-1281251 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 16:30:31 +0000 Suz 1281251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The shorts look great, Janet! I agree that they look like a water print as much as camo. Fun!&nbsp;And wow, your eyes.&nbsp;</p> <p>I actually like the sandals. Sure, they might not be the <b>most</b> current, but they strike a really good balance with the shorts. Just casual enough but not too casual. I am actually looking for a sandal that's very similar -- something that does not read "dressed up" when wearing shorts, but still has a bit of refinement to it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cure-for-the-summertime-blues#post-1281245 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 16:24:28 +0000 Janet 1281245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We're having temps in the mid-90s today with heat index pushing into 100 or so, so I'm playing it cool in shades of blue, in shorts and a sleeveless top. I have the AC cranking in the studio but it will only just maintain 75 degrees in here. Good thing I don't like arctic AC!</p> <p>The shorts are the new Angie-recommended ones from the Gap. I'm not a camo girl, but the print actually reminds me a bit of water. I love the fit and length. </p> <p>Silk top from AG, gunmetal belt from Macy's, old Kenneth Cole Reaction pewter sandals (have been in and out of the purge pile so I thought I'd see if they should stay), and Sam Edelman snake print tote from TJMaxx. Hermes watch and Gaudi-inspired statement ring from Barcelona. </p> <p>The bag seemed a little too pattern-mixy with the shorts at first, but I decided to go with it. :-)</p> <p>What do you think? Should the sandals stay? I've thought of updating to some new silver or gunmetal sandals. </p> <p>Comments &amp; suggestions always welcome! </p>