https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-double-dots Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 01 May 2026 10:31:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-double-dots#post-1331939 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 19:26:05 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1331939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>"Princess Birkie" - love it Angie Long may the Birkie trend reign. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-double-dots#post-1331866 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 17:29:24 +0000 AviaMariah 1331866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are speaking my language - something about a nice soft cardi just makes me feel good. &nbsp;I also hear you about worrying about frumpyness but you don't have any need to worry. &nbsp;You look very sharp and put together. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-double-dots#post-1331755 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 15:06:09 +0000 jackiec 1331755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks classic yet modern with the pop of colour on the clutch and specs. Fab </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-double-dots#post-1331751 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 15:04:22 +0000 JAileen 1331751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the outfit is very flattering. I love the sweater. It's fun with the polka dots. And it's a good color scheme for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-double-dots#post-1331725 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 14:40:49 +0000 Angie 1331725@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Casual Dotty Fabness, Princess Birkie. Cardie is not frumpy. Good V-neck.&nbsp;xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-double-dots#post-1331716 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 14:33:37 +0000 Tanya 1331716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are looking wonderful Shannon, not frumpy at all. The skirt and cardigan are classic, and the fun clutch and oh-so-trendy shoes inject plenty of modern for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-double-dots#post-1331704 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 14:23:54 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1331704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the feedback ladies :)</p> <p>Carla - interesting you mention the "vest effect". That made me realize this sweater has the same properties as my animal front L&amp;T cardigan - the front is animal print and the sleeves black so it looks vest-like. Maybe that's the type of cardigan that appeals to me?</p> <p>lyn67 - the Birks definitely aren't to everyone's liking that's for sure. I have seen a few folks here that wear them intentionally so I'm comfortable doing it myself.</p> <p>Suz - strangely enough, this cardigan is feeling<i> really</i> good. I'm comfortable, it's not overly baggy or long so I feel it still has some structure. Especially buttoned up. So far so good.</p> <p>Lisa - I totally hear what you're saying. A structured pencil skirt does not make you think of Birks, does it? I think I was hoping the Birks would "dress down" the formality of the skirt but maybe I need to bring up the formality of the shoes???</p> <p>Isn't it funny how sometimes we give a negative connotation to classic items like a pencil skirt or cardigan? I wonder when "classic" became a dirty word? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-double-dots#post-1331677 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 13:48:52 +0000 Zibbets 1331677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the sheer dots give this sweater a lot of&nbsp;spunk. I love it with the pencil skirt and Birkenstocks, and your bright clutch is the perfect accent. I have a sugar eye for classics, so this is right up my street. I say you look fantastic! Have a great day! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-double-dots#post-1331672 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 13:46:09 +0000 Anonymous 1331672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are an excellent stylist - bringing touches of colour in without going overboard, and choosing individual pieces that are really great! &nbsp;That cardigan is super cute - love the sheer dot sleeves and the white tank underneath.</p> <p>If anything, I sense some disconnect between the top half of your outfit and the bottom. &nbsp;Maybe it's me - but the minute I read "pencil skirt from a suit" - I picture quite formal. &nbsp;I like breaking down the formal aspect of a suit with something - but what about a different shoe here? &nbsp;Same top half, same skirt, slightly more structured yet still fun shoe? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-double-dots#post-1331665 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 13:41:57 +0000 viva 1331665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those birks are very unexpected and very 2014. Great outfit, Shannon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-double-dots#post-1331659 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 13:38:27 +0000 Suz 1331659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think it is frumpy at all, Shannon. It's fun! Especially for a dressed down Friday. Love the clutch.&nbsp;</p> <p>I would ask myself how it feels at the end of the day. Enough structure for you, or not?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-double-dots#post-1331629 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 12:51:23 +0000 Jaime 1331629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Even though I am in an off cardigan phase (sure to change at any time) I really like this on you. The birkies are a great twist! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-double-dots#post-1331615 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 12:35:14 +0000 lyn67 1331615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wouldn't do birks to the office for myself, as my environment is not that &nbsp;fashion conscious and &nbsp;am not a trendy girl at all, but &nbsp;love me some cardis from time to time-&nbsp;and this one is very playfull and not the common one, so it really appeals to me.Love the citron clutch, too:-)) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-double-dots#post-1331595 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 12:03:31 +0000 Deborah 1331595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon this is really lovely. &nbsp;I think you have given what could be quite a classic look, a large enough dose of modern. &nbsp;I love it:) &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-double-dots#post-1331585 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 11:38:09 +0000 Carla 1331585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dolman sleeve with contrast between body and sleeve provides a very figure flattering vest effect. This is a very attractive outfit. The hits of red and citron are perfect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-double-dots#post-1331579 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 11:27:52 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1331579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As a jacket loving gal, it's kind of surprising me how I'm craving the softness of a cardigan lately. I adore the structure a jacket gives but every once in a while, I want protection from the A/C with something a little more "relaxing".</p> <p>I picked up this cardigan last week on a clearance rack for $9 and am so glad I did. I've worn it twice already - once with BF shorts on the weekend and today.&nbsp;It's a very light weight charcoal grey rayon-cotton blend and has polka dots that are sheer fabric - so your skin makes them look white.&nbsp;</p> <p>I paired the cardigan, buttoned up for some structure and waist definition, with a white v-neck tank, untucked for a peek of white here and there. With that I'm wearing my black pencil skirt from my skirt suit.&nbsp;</p> <p>To double up on my black/white polka dots, I chose my b/w dotted Birks for footwear and then went for two small pops of colour with my citron clutch and red specs. A white watch and silver wedding band finish off the outfit.</p> <p>My specific questions are: does the cardigan look frumpy or does this work? Is a pencil skirt and cardigan combo too classic for me or have I 2014-ed it enough with the Birks and clutch? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.</p> <p>Cardigan: Smart Set<br />Tank: Ricki's<br />Skirt: Nygard<br />Clutch: Gap<br />Sandals: Birkenstock Pappillio<br />Watch: thrifted </p>