https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dressed-up-denim-is-this-a-bit-preppy Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:47:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dressed-up-denim-is-this-a-bit-preppy#post-658284 Sat, 30 Jun 2012 18:48:42 +0000 harmonica 658284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, thank you for the suggestion Meredith! That was *so* enlightening!! But if I paired it with a untucked or half tucked plaid skirt and low heel slouchy booties (<a href="http://www.shineshop.no/index.php?do=product&#038;id=121" rel="nofollow">http://www.shineshop.no/index......038;id=121</a>) would that say more french chic or Isabel Marant? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dressed-up-denim-is-this-a-bit-preppy#post-658281 Sat, 30 Jun 2012 18:40:48 +0000 CocoLion 658281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very pulled together, great outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dressed-up-denim-is-this-a-bit-preppy#post-658272 Sat, 30 Jun 2012 18:28:46 +0000 Meredith1953 658272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Modern Classic indeed! Now if you take the denim skirt and team it with something like a pair of Cons or a striped or rugby or plaid shirt then THAT could make it be preppy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dressed-up-denim-is-this-a-bit-preppy#post-658189 Sat, 30 Jun 2012 16:43:09 +0000 christieanne 658189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Una - and I like it very much! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dressed-up-denim-is-this-a-bit-preppy#post-658163 Sat, 30 Jun 2012 16:04:57 +0000 harmonica 658163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aida, Kiwichik, Jayne, Manidipa and Deborah, so happy that you all liked it! This *was* very high on the happy scale.</p> <p>As for changing style direction - I think Claire maitioned that too, and when I think about it I have actually tried to be a bit more streamlined and exploring the classic a bit more. I have been more at the office, less at home and with no students around I have had the opportunity to play a bit more. When holding lectures (and at conferences) I usually stick more to safe area and I really *do* want them to listen to what I say instead of thinking of my outfit (though just one girl this semester). ANd I try to look very put together and to give impression of authority. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dressed-up-denim-is-this-a-bit-preppy#post-657987 Sat, 30 Jun 2012 09:46:47 +0000 Deborah 657987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a great outfit! Reads more modern classic to me. That green jacket is a stunner! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dressed-up-denim-is-this-a-bit-preppy#post-657971 Sat, 30 Jun 2012 08:52:22 +0000 ManidipaM 657971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE every piece of this! Harmonica, a fantastic, interesting, edgy look --- classic or not, preppy or otherwise! Love how you wore the shrug over the wrap top, so unexpected, and those darling shoes... sigh! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dressed-up-denim-is-this-a-bit-preppy#post-657951 Sat, 30 Jun 2012 07:59:51 +0000 jayne 657951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this outfit! Classic though it is, which is my style. You seem to be going for a different style lately? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dressed-up-denim-is-this-a-bit-preppy#post-657861 Sat, 30 Jun 2012 04:48:52 +0000 Kiwichik 657861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this outfit &amp; it looks great with either jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dressed-up-denim-is-this-a-bit-preppy#post-657773 Sat, 30 Jun 2012 02:00:32 +0000 Aida 657773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whatever it is, I love it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dressed-up-denim-is-this-a-bit-preppy#post-657645 Fri, 29 Jun 2012 21:51:46 +0000 harmonica 657645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Sarah A and AG! Interesting how you interpret this as edgy classic. Never heard that combo before, but edgy/RATE is very close to my heart </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dressed-up-denim-is-this-a-bit-preppy#post-657558 Fri, 29 Jun 2012 20:49:31 +0000 catgirl 657558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>okay, I'll differ and say this seems like a preppy color combination. The pieces themselves are more edgy classic. Really nice outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dressed-up-denim-is-this-a-bit-preppy#post-657463 Fri, 29 Jun 2012 19:00:32 +0000 Sarah A 657463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i really adore the pairing with the green bag and jacket! very modern classic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dressed-up-denim-is-this-a-bit-preppy#post-657426 Fri, 29 Jun 2012 18:18:20 +0000 harmonica 657426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Beth Ann! I am so happy that you find the skirt versatile! I was hoping that I could use this a lot in my everyday business, both as casual work wear and (M)OTG. Very enlightening comments on modern / retro / edgy style as well </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dressed-up-denim-is-this-a-bit-preppy#post-657416 Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:51:29 +0000 Beth Ann 657416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd call this "modern classic," too. I also see little bits of retro (pearls, shoes) in this look. Sometimes, your looks also have strong boho or "edgy" elements. A basic like this skirt is a great piece that will "anchor" a lot of different elements. Love this -- very fashionable, but cohesive! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dressed-up-denim-is-this-a-bit-preppy#post-657323 Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:21:24 +0000 harmonica 657323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oh, that makes sense, Rae! I find it hard to see Coco Chanel in such a setting, and she is truely classic.</p> <p>ETA: the "modern" part in modern classic, is that about adding trendier items with classic pieces, i.e. like a pencil skirt with a skinny neon belt? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dressed-up-denim-is-this-a-bit-preppy#post-657319 Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:18:39 +0000 rae 657319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love! I see modern classic, too. </p> <p>To me, preppy is like "sporty classic." Something you could wear to prep school... youthful, sporty, comfy. Preppy evokes images of rugby, cricket, polo, crew rowing. Not as refined and grown up as classic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dressed-up-denim-is-this-a-bit-preppy#post-657311 Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:11:24 +0000 Transcona Shannon 657311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this outfit Harmonica - you have a real eye for combining really visually interesting pieces into a cohesive outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dressed-up-denim-is-this-a-bit-preppy#post-657305 Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:08:49 +0000 harmonica 657305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Rute, Claire and Ana! Now I wonder what the difference between preppy and classic is. And modern preppy and modern classic?</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-understand-by-preppy-style#post-657301" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ost-657301</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dressed-up-denim-is-this-a-bit-preppy#post-657290 Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:54:27 +0000 Ana 657290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfit, Harmonica! I love the soft blouse and the interesting sleeve details on the jacket. </p> <p>To me, this outfit is modern classic (and totally fabulous), but not "preppy." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dressed-up-denim-is-this-a-bit-preppy#post-657280 Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:45:07 +0000 Anonymous 657280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know if it's preppy or not, but I love it! You look great and I love the way you put everything together. That bag and green jacket are fabulous together! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dressed-up-denim-is-this-a-bit-preppy#post-657278 Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:43:30 +0000 rute 657278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love! Great outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-dressed-up-denim-is-this-a-bit-preppy#post-657267 Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:38:36 +0000 harmonica 657267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First time wearing my new denim skirt. I tried to dress it up as much as possible and keeping a summery vibe. Don't know if that worked out properly. What do you say? And is this look a bit preppy, though denim is probably not part of a preppy basics?</p> <p>Pearls<br /> Silk top (theory)<br /> Blue shrug<br /> Denim skirt<br /> Vintage belt<br /> Vintage metallic shoes<br /> Green bag</p> <p>All comments / suggestions are welcome as always. Thanks for looking.</p> <p>#4 with trench<br /> Did not wear it because I was expecting warmer weather during the day. </p>