https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-diagnosis-needed Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 28 May 2026 19:36:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-diagnosis-needed#post-1780009 Sun, 19 Feb 2017 23:38:23 +0000 BrieN 1780009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this outfit very much, especially with the bomber. it looks fresh and modern.<br />If I would change one thing, it would be the cuff - &nbsp;it looks a bit bulky and puckering the jeans a bit...but maybe that's my personal style. I have been wearing this one pair of jeans and every time I look down I think oh I really need to shorten these pants so the cuff is more streamlined or just crop them and get it over with. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-diagnosis-needed#post-1780007 Sun, 19 Feb 2017 23:26:17 +0000 Brooklyn 1780007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look fab in no 3 and 4. I think you have tucked the top up slightly in those pics (as compared to 1 and 2, when the top is longer). I think this look is better with the top a bit more cropped (as in 3, 4). Love the monochrome palette. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-diagnosis-needed#post-1779997 Sun, 19 Feb 2017 22:07:44 +0000 krishnidoux 1779997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this look! Very weekend, but pulled together. If you want to up it one notch, switch the sneakers for a pair of low heel white booties.&nbsp;</p> <p>The comments on this thread are very wise! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-diagnosis-needed#post-1779983 Sun, 19 Feb 2017 20:29:31 +0000 Style Fan 1779983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the outfit looks lovely on you.&nbsp; I like the addition of the olive bomber.&nbsp; What a fantastic jacket.&nbsp; I do like the idea Angie had of a white tee. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-diagnosis-needed#post-1779981 Sun, 19 Feb 2017 20:22:58 +0000 rachylou 1779981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah more unapologetic colour or neutral colour (as the case may be)! I like it.</p> <p>I do think the top is both too shapely and yet too relaxed to be sharp, which is maybe what you were wanting. I like Angie's suggestion of a tee. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-diagnosis-needed#post-1779946 Sun, 19 Feb 2017 19:04:02 +0000 Marina 1779946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kkards: I agree with you in 2 points: this outfit definitely has potential to be fab, but it is looking just ok when it should look fab. I don't want to be rude or unpolite (apologies in advance if I'm). Its just that I have the impression colors and textures are talking beautifully to each other in your outfit, but having an horizontal line accross your calves and your sneaker's tongue going above your ankle line are making your calves look shorter, while your blouse sitting around your low hips is making your torso look longer. Since your pieces are &nbsp;simultaneously shortening you legs and elongating your torso, together they are &nbsp;creating a short legs/long torso unbalance and cutting your silhouette in 2 (and half/half poportions usually cause that "something is odd but I don't know what is odd" sort of felling). Also, I don't think the top+bottom column of color is a problem (on contrary, it works very well), but adding a little pop of color and/or a medium neutral color accessorie would compliment your natural colors contrast better.</p> <p>There are a few things you can try about the proportions and see if some of them help:<br />- if your sneaker's tongues is not too thick, you may try to fold them to stay behind laces (below your ankle line) and roll your pants up just a bit (you will still be "breaking" your legs lenght, but depending on how long or short your calves area really are this still may help);<br />- adding a 3rd piece was a very good idea, but you need your 3rd piece to help creating balance. You may try to balance your torso with a 3rd piece ending around your hipbone or waist areas or to elongate your legs with a 3rd piece ending aroud your mid thighs area; your green jacket has done that, but I think a shorter one would work better<br />- tucking your top had shorten your torso a bit, which worked better in terms of proportions, but your blouse untucked has a very smooth, downward fitting that is so beautiful and elegant (I loved your blouse). If its facrics is as soft as it looks semi tuck sideway may be a good option too (if it is a little stiffer than it looks this won't work at all);&nbsp;<br />- changing you sneakers for shoes letting your instep visible will visually elongate your calves/ankle area (and I think flats or mocassins with a less informal jacket would turn your outfit "more sleek" too).</p> <p>Hope this helps</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-diagnosis-needed#post-1779944 Sun, 19 Feb 2017 18:53:53 +0000 kkards 1779944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your vote of confidence on this outfit.....looking at it more critically now I think maybe a sleeker shoe would have given it the extra polish., but then again it was the weekend ..... more importantly I think, with a little more distance,,,,it was a matter of expectations. It was a long week-- some stressful stuff at work, with no end in sight...and bam here comes spring and I had it in my head that I would just have the perfect the weekend.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-diagnosis-needed#post-1779937 Sun, 19 Feb 2017 18:24:46 +0000 Emily K 1779937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this is fine. &nbsp;I looked at it critically only because you did! &nbsp;But I think maybe the henley/pullover is at issue. &nbsp;I think I'd be happier with the outfit it the top were either 1) smaller, tidier, and more cropped or 2) boxier and more slouchy. &nbsp;The slight looseness of the boyfriend pants and the slightly loose top is too much same-same slouchy fit for my eye.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-diagnosis-needed#post-1779936 Sun, 19 Feb 2017 18:19:52 +0000 Greenjeans 1779936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is fab. &nbsp;Sporty, casual, winter white. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-diagnosis-needed#post-1779922 Sun, 19 Feb 2017 17:07:08 +0000 JAileen 1779922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like your outfit. I'd wear it, too. Maybe your standards are higher than mine, though. I think you look fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-diagnosis-needed#post-1779919 Sun, 19 Feb 2017 17:00:02 +0000 Anonymous 1779919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's perfect . I'd wear that too. And the only thing I would do myself is add on a really interesting scarf or jewellery, especially at the neck. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-diagnosis-needed#post-1779911 Sun, 19 Feb 2017 16:38:35 +0000 Bonnie 1779911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the outfit, too. I might add a choker or small chain necklace but otherwise it's perfect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-diagnosis-needed#post-1779907 Sun, 19 Feb 2017 16:20:27 +0000 Anonymous 1779907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love a column of color, especially white, but wanted to add more variation in textures to yours...shine, a chunky knit, lace, leather. A slight variation in shades of white may also do it. I am looking at this outfit on my phone, so may be missing details that are there. You do look fabulous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-diagnosis-needed#post-1779896 Sun, 19 Feb 2017 15:50:54 +0000 Angie 1779896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it just the way it is. You DO look fab.&nbsp;</p> <p>Swapping out the henley for a white tee to match the sneaks might make the outfit feel more pulled together too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-diagnosis-needed#post-1779881 Sun, 19 Feb 2017 14:59:24 +0000 Anonymous 1779881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey, kkards! First of all, I like this look a lot. It looks to me like a perfect outfit for a casual spring like day.<br /> But I also know that feeling, that sometimes the vibe of an outfit doesn't translate the way I had hoped it would on e all lf the pieces are on my body<br /> I think the other posters here are on to something - maybe elevating some part of the outfit would make it better reflect what you are going for.<br /> I LOVE the textured henley with the casual white pants. (Are they jeans or chinos - I can't quite tell from the picture.) They have kind of a preppy vibe to me, so I might choose a leather loafer or drivers moc to play that up. And maybe some subtle gold jewelry.<br /> Another way to go, as Janet said, would be to choose a slightly dressier top. Maybe an oatmeal textured sweather with a boat neck and a slighly boxier shape? That style top would accomodate a more dramtic necklace or pendant.<br /> And I just have to add - that olive bomber jacket is fab!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-diagnosis-needed#post-1779878 Sun, 19 Feb 2017 14:50:51 +0000 Joyce B 1779878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the column of color outfit but the jacket changes it though it still looks good. Maybe a tailored jacket in a softer color would work?<br /> I think it also has to do with the Spring- like weather, maybe the color of the jacket is dark for when you get an isolated Spring day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-diagnosis-needed#post-1779872 Sun, 19 Feb 2017 14:19:08 +0000 Janet 1779872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All of the elements are very casual -- the Henley top, cuffed loose jeans, and sneakers. I think changing one of those up to a more tailored or slightly more dressy item might lead to the effect you were looking for. Or think of adding something with more variation in texture. Swap out the sneaks for light metallic booties, for example, or a silk shirt for the tee. </p> <p>I like it best with the jacket because the jacket adds a different texture (and color). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-diagnosis-needed#post-1779868 Sun, 19 Feb 2017 14:08:51 +0000 Liz 1779868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah... then that makes sense. If you wanted more sleek or wow, then I wonder if the fit and fabrics of the knit top and the boyfriend jeans were fighting against that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-diagnosis-needed#post-1779866 Sun, 19 Feb 2017 14:05:59 +0000 Tisa 1779866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your monochromatic outfit, you look nice. If you would like to add something more to it, you could use one of Traci's suggestions (all very good).</p> <p>When you add the jacket, the whole outfit looks a bit more casual in my opinion. Still great, just a bit more casual. Could that be what bothers you? You could try a bit less casual jacket and see how it looks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-diagnosis-needed#post-1779863 Sun, 19 Feb 2017 13:56:20 +0000 kkards 1779863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>liz...i think in my mind this outfit was more sleek and somewhat more wow than what the pictures showed.</p> <p>traci...you maybe on to something...usally i'm all about the column of color, but i did like the outfit more when i put the olive bomber jacket on...and i've been thinking about red nails....something i haven't done in almost 10 years..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-diagnosis-needed#post-1779860 Sun, 19 Feb 2017 13:47:27 +0000 Traci 1779860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Firstly, I wouldn't completely discount your real life assessment that this was a fab look. &nbsp;Sometimes pictures can be helpful to let us take in an outfit as a whole, but sometimes they give us a skewed perspective because that's not really how we tend to look at people. &nbsp;Also, pictures are static and people move. &nbsp;Outfits can look very different in action. &nbsp;If you felt good, I assert that you looked good, regardless of how you feel about the pictures!</p> <p>Now, onto the pictures:) &nbsp;I find this a simple, and comfortable looking outfit. &nbsp;Were you going for something other than that? &nbsp;The monocromatic color palette is restful for the eye, but maybe seeing it all at once you crave for a bit of color or something somewhere? &nbsp;Even something as simple as a bright nail polish or lipstick can punch up an outfit. &nbsp;I think a peek of a bright colored belt could also be nice here. &nbsp;Even just a little pastel worked in somewhere might be nice, like a barest blush on the jeans. &nbsp;With monocromatic looks, texture is important, but you can't always read texture in pictures. &nbsp;If it's not already there, consider adding more shine into the outfit. &nbsp;Pale metallic shoes, or an arm of bangles, maybe? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-diagnosis-needed#post-1779859 Sun, 19 Feb 2017 13:42:09 +0000 Liz 1779859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't see anything wrong with it! In your mind as you were wearing it, was the outfit more ________ ( sleek, casual, dressy, dramatic, youthful, sophisticated, etc.) than the outfit you're seeing in the photo? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-diagnosis-needed#post-1779858 Sun, 19 Feb 2017 13:32:39 +0000 kkards 1779858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We had a spring like day yesterday, so I lighted up the layers! Yeah.... but somehow, this outfit, which in my mind was SO FAB.... in reality, i.e. The photos, seems to be slightly off, not horrible, just not fab. But I can't quite get to the root of issue.<br /> Ideas? Suggestions? I'm open to any and all thoughts </p>