https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-day-4-too-trendy Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:07:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-day-4-too-trendy#post-1437665 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 15:24:48 +0000 AM 1437665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I probably should have given a bit more background on this - I am really just beginning to refine and experiment with my style. This outfit was really a test outfit compiled of inexpensive items -- the intention of buying finer clothes when I have a tighter concept of my style. I bought a black&nbsp;EF asymmetric poncho that I love and feels great but this highly draped look (all bought from Forever 21) is again very new. I had never shopped at H&amp;M, Forever 21, Target -- so this has opened a new world for basics and experimentation. I was more of a OffSaks, LastCall, Nordstrom/Rack, Marshals, TJMaxx kinda gal.<br /><b><br /></b>My journey right now (having learned from the wisdom of Angie and this great resource) is about that delicate balance of "modern classic" where timeless and modern elements are blended. And I hope to include some artistry (arty) into the mix. And, I am truly in my first week of this journey.&nbsp;<b></p> <p>Angie: </b>Your comment "There is no style without a certain amount of fashion. That amount varies per outfit." is very helpful. Now I just need to understand where that line is for me.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>shevia:&nbsp;</b>Thanks!</p> <p><b>celia:&nbsp;</b>Love your responses regarding timeless and dress-up. Very helpful!</p> <p><b>jackiec:&nbsp;</b>See above. Forever 21. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-day-4-too-trendy#post-1437642 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 14:25:54 +0000 jackiec 1437642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfit - with both times of boots.</p> <p>Ok - please tell me what top that is? I am drooling over it!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-day-4-too-trendy#post-1437632 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 14:07:36 +0000 celia 1437632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would also call it more artsy. But it is also trendy, and lovely on you.<br />Your answers on why not be trendy are interesting.<br />I would say that regarding keeping your items for long, there is basically one( the top ) that is more trendy, everything else you can incorporate in less trendy outfits for years to come. And even the top will be around for a couple of years, because even very trendy things at one point tend to linger after their peak for awhile.<br />About the part of looking like you are playing dress up, I think we all feel that when we are trying something new to us. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-day-4-too-trendy#post-1437531 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 03:59:28 +0000 Jaime 1437531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the top - not too trendy, just trendy enough! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-day-4-too-trendy#post-1437467 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 02:48:58 +0000 Angie 1437467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A fabulous look. Cozy, comfy, fun&nbsp;and flattering.&nbsp;</p> <p>What's wrong with looking trendy was my question - and see that Marley asked it too. There is no style without a certain amount of fashion. That amount varies per outfit. This might be a trendier look than your daily look, but there is absolutely everything right with trendy. Rock on.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-day-4-too-trendy#post-1437454 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 02:28:00 +0000 AM 1437454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Marley:</b> You ask a simple question --&nbsp;"What's wrong with&nbsp;trendy?" - and I don't have an immediate, simple&nbsp;answer. Not sure if this is me complicating the matter. Struggling here....hmm. Two things come to mind, I hang on to my clothes for <b>years</b> so I like them to have a timeless element. And because this is a new look, I was't sure it looked authentic or if I was playing dress up in some current trends.</p> <p>And below with moto boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-day-4-too-trendy#post-1437443 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 02:00:36 +0000 Anonymous 1437443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Too trendy? &nbsp;No way! &nbsp;You look happy, cozy and stylish. Although I'm with Suz - shivering at the sight of bare ankles on a day like ours (-25ish C today, yuck). I'd like the balance of a heavier , more closed in boot with such a big wooly scarf:) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-day-4-too-trendy#post-1437438 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 01:51:37 +0000 Marley 1437438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very cute outfit! &nbsp;But - what I want to know is, what's wrong with trendy???? </p> <p>I like the glimpse of your ankle - I think it adds a bit of structure to the outfit.</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-day-4-too-trendy#post-1437420 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 01:19:58 +0000 AM 1437420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Kellygirl: </b>I will take arty over trendy. This is really the start of some exploration. Thanks for chiming in!</p> <p><b>rachylou:</b> Oh, love these boots to. This I know for sure. I didn't know there was such a thing as "<span>leg-shortening avant garde length" -- something to think about.</p> <p><b>Hilary:&nbsp;</b>I'll take cool and hip. Just trying to explore some new fashion territory. I think I need to refine and continue to play but these are fine adjectives for me for now.&nbsp;Thanks.</p> <p><b>Jules/Suz:&nbsp;</b>Nice comment about the moto boots, big thanks Jules! It was 45F here today but I will think about exposed ankles moving forward.</p> <p><b>Sarah:&nbsp;</b>I'm trying to add more "interest" to my style. So this is great to hear.</p> <p><b>approprio:&nbsp;</b>such a nice compliment that you remind me of your uber-cool sister. This is really new ground for me. Moto boots. Yeah.</p> <p>Thanks all around. This is my biggest fashion leap in...well, I can't remember how long. Lot's of experimentation in my near future so I hope you will be brutally honest!</span> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-day-4-too-trendy#post-1437311 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 20:55:39 +0000 approprio 1437311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not too trendy at all. You remind me of my uber-cool sister, who dresses a lot like this. And I like the little flash of skin at the ankle, but it's only around zero here. Moto boots would be great for leaving the house.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-day-4-too-trendy#post-1437310 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 20:53:03 +0000 MovingFashionForward 1437310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look terrific! Very current and interesting. I am not in the slightest bit bothered by the bare ankles, personally, and if anything, it makes your look seem more current.&nbsp;I wouldn't change a thing.</p> <p>Sarah </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-day-4-too-trendy#post-1437300 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 20:39:00 +0000 Suz 1437300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to say what Jules said! I looked at your ankles and felt a shiver go through me. But that's my climate talking. I really like the skirt on you and definitely think this idea works.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-day-4-too-trendy#post-1437245 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 18:18:51 +0000 Jules 1437245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love &nbsp;the skirt + leggings look, the asymmetrical sweater and the scarf - basically, you look fab! But have you tried this outfit with your moto boots I see in another post? I find the glimpse of skin here is shortening your legs a bit -&nbsp;and to me is seasonally off with all the&nbsp;warm layers, but it hasn't been above freezing here in quite some time </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-day-4-too-trendy#post-1437240 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 18:11:13 +0000 Hilary 1437240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look great- very hip &amp; cool</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-day-4-too-trendy#post-1437238 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 18:01:45 +0000 rachylou 1437238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your boots. I have a pair a little like yours here and I'm trying to make them last longer than a month, I love them so much.</p> <p>I love this outfit. My one thing is, I can't tell how long the skirt really is because of lens distortion. On my phone, the skirt looks leg-shortening avant garde length. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-day-4-too-trendy#post-1437230 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 17:45:24 +0000 kellygirl 1437230@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cool asymmetry! I would call this more arty than trendy. Fun look! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-day-4-too-trendy#post-1437224 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 17:34:49 +0000 AM 1437224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a completely new look for me. Confessions: I never wear skirts. Last time might have been 10 years ago - maybe longer. Lots of learning about proportions, drape, flow vs. straight (I'm not sure I'm using these word correctly, novice here.)&nbsp;I am also someone who wants to have some daring/unexpected aspects&nbsp;to my style but think "refined artistry" vs. perhaps just this latest asymmetrical trend. Does this just come off as trendy?&nbsp;But it was easy and sure to be comfy for a work at home lifestyle. </p>