https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-denim-utility-and-ballet-flats Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 30 May 2026 02:50:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-denim-utility-and-ballet-flats#post-692189 Sun, 12 Aug 2012 21:36:00 +0000 harmonica 692189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shabbychick - thank you! Good to learn some of the dress terminology better </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-denim-utility-and-ballet-flats#post-692176 Sun, 12 Aug 2012 21:03:57 +0000 Anonymous 692176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that a chunkier shoe would look better with this, especially with the tights. Other than that everything looks great! Yes, the dress is a sheath. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-denim-utility-and-ballet-flats#post-692174 Sun, 12 Aug 2012 20:59:45 +0000 harmonica 692174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you again lovely YLF ladies to point out suggestions, what works and not! </p> <p>Ingunn and texstyle - yes, a lighter scarf might be better. Maybe the light one to the left, below the dotted one (cream with red/orange dots and black trim)? could also layer around shoulders instead of around neck</p> <p>Jayne - happy you liked the belt! It was less than 1$ at a second hand store</p> <p>Mary - LOL</p> <p>Aida - love your insightful comments! I was actually also thinking loafer and will try that next time! The comment about the cardi and ballet falts makes so much sense - thanks for pointing it out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-denim-utility-and-ballet-flats#post-692140 Sun, 12 Aug 2012 19:39:04 +0000 Aida 692140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote a loafer or oxford with this! I agree with Mary about the necklace/belt, but I think it also has to do with the styles of these things; they don't quite mesh, or it might work better to have both. I think the flats look OK with the outfit without all the outerwear, if a little sweet, but WITH the outerwear they are too dainty to balance. Also, I think that the cardigan cut is also a bit sweet, so coupling with the ballet flats the whole thing might just be coming off sweeter than what you're looking for. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-denim-utility-and-ballet-flats#post-692137 Sun, 12 Aug 2012 19:30:42 +0000 MsMary 692137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>harmonica, I totally own the fact that in this case I am the pot calling the kettle black! LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-denim-utility-and-ballet-flats#post-692136 Sun, 12 Aug 2012 19:29:40 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 692136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute dress and I like the combo with the utility belt. I'm not in love with the denim blue of the dress and the blue sweater, though - I'd prefer something either exactly the same color, or more contrasting. I like the tan with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-denim-utility-and-ballet-flats#post-692097 Sun, 12 Aug 2012 18:44:08 +0000 jayne 692097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>that belt is awesome! Goes well with the jacket and the ballerinas actually worked for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-denim-utility-and-ballet-flats#post-692096 Sun, 12 Aug 2012 18:42:58 +0000 texstyle 692096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the way it looks in #2 and #3 a lot - I think maybe the necklace takes away from the neckline on the dress belt I like the belt esp. witih that lighter coat on top. Shoes could be different, I agree with Una. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-denim-utility-and-ballet-flats#post-692094 Sun, 12 Aug 2012 18:42:18 +0000 Ingunn 692094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the dress, too! Personally I prefer a little less contrast with belts, but it works for you I think. Maybe you could pick up the brighter value/color in a scarf? I think #2 is very interesting, especially if you substitute the shoes for booties, perhaps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-denim-utility-and-ballet-flats#post-692093 Sun, 12 Aug 2012 18:41:43 +0000 harmonica 692093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Ramya! Me too, but I think I didn't hit the nail this time with too many things going on </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-denim-utility-and-ballet-flats#post-692091 Sun, 12 Aug 2012 18:40:14 +0000 harmonica 692091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Una and MaryK! </p> <p>Yes, a chunkier shoe is what I usually would pick (and think of as more edgy). I think you are onto something when saying there is too much going on, Mary - and I'll definately take a note on that when coming from you ;-)</p> <p>Scrunching sleeves - thanks for reminding me! Everything looks better when scrunched (but as I recall, it was a chilly day, only 12C/53F) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-denim-utility-and-ballet-flats#post-692089 Sun, 12 Aug 2012 18:36:03 +0000 ramya 692089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the dress and belt !!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-denim-utility-and-ballet-flats#post-692067 Sun, 12 Aug 2012 17:46:41 +0000 MsMary 692067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love that vintage jacket! Would love to see the sleeves scrunched up a little!</p> <p>You have a lot going on here and I'm not 100% sure it all plays together as nicely as you'd like. I think the necklace and the belt are fighting a little -- although they are both circles, the scale is so different that I'd pick one or the other, I think. And yes, maybe some chunkier shoes. I like photo 2 the best because the scarf picks up the terra cotta trim on your bag! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-denim-utility-and-ballet-flats#post-692065 Sun, 12 Aug 2012 17:41:46 +0000 catgirl 692065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think a chunkier shoe would be edgier but I always think that, especially vs. ballet flats. Love the unexpected belt contrast! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-denim-utility-and-ballet-flats#post-692063 Sun, 12 Aug 2012 17:38:57 +0000 harmonica 692063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wanted to add some edge to this dress, but are not sure if I succeded, especially thinking of the ballet flats.</p> <p>Denim dress (Armani jeans)<br /> Blue shrug<br /> Belt (thrisfted)<br /> Necklace (swap)<br /> Utility jacked (from my mother, 1970's)<br /> Terracotta scarf (for warmth)<br /> Black patent leather ballet flats<br /> Green bag</p> <p>ETA: is this dress a sheath? </p>