https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-farm-girl-bonus-bridesmaid-pic Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:55:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-farm-girl-bonus-bridesmaid-pic#post-1136149 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 18:03:52 +0000 Dee 1136149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's nice to see you around here again. I hope you're feeling better now! </p> <p>The bridesmaid picture is lovely. And kudos on reusing the sash in your regular wardrobe. It's such a romantic look! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-farm-girl-bonus-bridesmaid-pic#post-1136105 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 17:07:46 +0000 Anonymous 1136105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really glad to see you back here!</p> <p>I like this silhouette on you, especially with the bare legs to balance out any boxiness. And love the touches of romance from the sash and ring. You also look stunning in the bridesmaid pic. Such great colors for an outdoor evening wedding in winter!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-farm-girl-bonus-bridesmaid-pic#post-1136017 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 13:30:25 +0000 viva 1136017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this look and the oversized bow -- what a sweet way to carry the wedding memory with you. And the ring -- and the picture of it -- are just classic E for me. Lovely! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-farm-girl-bonus-bridesmaid-pic#post-1136007 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 12:51:09 +0000 E 1136007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Astrid, thank you! Isn't corduroy fabulous?</div><div><br /></div><div>Lisa, I agree; that swoosh is so fun!</div><div><br /></div><div>Karie, thank you! It's from an Etsy seller, but I'm not sure which one. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Jeanie, sorry to worry you! If I disappear in the future, you can assume it's that my illnesses have forced me into hibernation for awhile. But I always come back. ;)</div><div><br /></div><div>Mandipa, oh those are fun ideas! I think I know what you're talking about re: the neckline and face framing. I'll play around with it. The bridesmaid colour was my sister's decision, but I definitely consulted/influenced her in advance. heehee (And she invited my input of course.)</div><div><br /></div><div>Suz, thank you! Yes, Angie is almost frighteningly clever at times.</div><div><br /></div><div>Diana, oh thanks! I like the stiffness of the fabric too: my corduroy skirt always stays nice and poofy.</div><div><br /></div><div>Neel, I did actually. It was a busy but fun day. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>PMC, thnx!</div><div><br /></div><div>Ornella, you're always so kind. Most of my dresses are more like the previous one, in that they have some kind of waist seaming and then flare out, so when I try this out again it'll probably be less boxy. I don't actually think there are any pro pics of just me, but I'll just crop everyone else out so I can share!</div><div><br /></div><div>Hil, aww: thank you. I wouldn't say I dress mainstream for this area, but I don't get too many weird looks/questions, that I'm aware of at least (except sometimes when I go for walks in the parks, where everyone else is in exercise clothes while I wear my everyday outfits). Of course, I don't go to&nbsp;too many places either and I'm fairly oblivious to general public scrutiny!&nbsp;</div><div><br />No such thing as silly questions. I'm in southern, urban Texas (not Austin though, our more liberal state capital whose slogan is "Keep Austin Weird"), so less cowboy influence and more of a Chicano one, but really more yuppie/middle class/big-box-store&nbsp;than anything. Most of the fashion is what you'd see for sale at any mall in the US, with an emphasis on the hot weather style side of things. Brighter colours, a bit more skin, and casual but still deliberate is how I would sum up most of the women I see. Most of the women and teenage girls have much more 'done' hair and makeup than myself, even if they're wearing gear. Lots of highlighted hair and fairly heavy makeup!&nbsp;Of course it varies depending on the socioeconomic factors of the city area you're in.</div><div><br /></div><div>That being said, I'm not actually from Texas. :)&nbsp;My father was in the military, so I grew up moving, and while I spent quite a bit of my childhood in Texas, I spent just as much in England; since graduating high school I've lived in several US regions.</div><div><br /></div><div>Alexandra, thanks! My sister planned everything and went for a slightly romantic, old-fashioned, elegant theme that came together beautifully. Rather than pick 'colours' she stuck with neutrals, which I think will make for some lovely group photos. We'll see soon!</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-farm-girl-bonus-bridesmaid-pic#post-1135996 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 11:22:20 +0000 Alexandra 1135996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great bridesmaid look! I love it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-farm-girl-bonus-bridesmaid-pic#post-1135992 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 11:07:05 +0000 Hil 1135992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>E, I totally envy your fantastical, whimsical, ethereal, style! Love your farmgirl look and that bridesmaid dress is just fabulous.&nbsp;</p> <p>A question - bear in mind,&nbsp;I am not American so if this is silly ignore... You are so not what&nbsp;I imagine a girl from&nbsp;Texas to look like... so&nbsp;how does your look go down in your area?</p> <p>I am glad to see you back and hear that you are feeling better!&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-farm-girl-bonus-bridesmaid-pic#post-1135985 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 10:19:23 +0000 Ornella 1135985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your writing is a joy, from the title to the inspiration to&nbsp;every detail to the pics.&nbsp;I like this silhouette on you, but would prefer the dress to be just a teeny bit less boxy (the dress from the previous experiment looks better to my eye, but it may just be a case of personal taste).<br />The corduroy dress is great nevertheless and I'd love to see it again.</p> <p>As for the bridesmaid picture, I can't wait to see the real ones, but this is stunning already.</p> <p>p.s.<br />"<i>Gee, I'm sure everyone's surprised that Angie was right!&nbsp;</i>" LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-farm-girl-bonus-bridesmaid-pic#post-1135956 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 07:15:30 +0000 Anonymous 1135956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful bridesmaid dress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-farm-girl-bonus-bridesmaid-pic#post-1135941 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 06:20:48 +0000 Neel 1135941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That bridesmaid pic is so dreamy and beautiful :). I love your corduroy dress too! Hope you had a great time at the wedding. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-farm-girl-bonus-bridesmaid-pic#post-1135938 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 06:16:39 +0000 Diana 1135938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I love this! I really like how the rendering of that trapeze shaped dress in corduroy actually exaggerates the shape and makes it more dramatic and intentional than a draper fabric would do. </p> <p>Glad to see you back. I've been wondering where you've been. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-farm-girl-bonus-bridesmaid-pic#post-1135775 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 01:07:54 +0000 Suz 1135775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad to see you are back! And hope you are feeling better. You look so lovely in the bridesmaid photo -- what an elegant, moody, romantic outfit -- and such beautiful flowers, too.&nbsp;</p> <p>As for your latest -- it is Cold Comfort Farm down to a T. Fabulous on you.&nbsp;</p> <p>And yes...that Angie. She's amazingly clever, isn't she. Knows us better than we know ourselves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-farm-girl-bonus-bridesmaid-pic#post-1135774 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 01:04:00 +0000 ManidipaM 1135774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love that dress. I have a thing for corduroy too. </p> <p>Might you also try pinning the bow on with a brooch? I feel like I want the dress more front and centre so the extras off to a side a bit. But that is of course just a personal preference. Wrapped like a muffler with the U following the neckline as though sewn on could be fun too.</p> <p>I think I am trying to get the face framing clearer with the neckline. Hmm...</p> <p>And what a great moody bridesmaid colour for a solstice wedding. Sister's choice or yours? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-farm-girl-bonus-bridesmaid-pic#post-1135772 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 01:03:53 +0000 Jeanie 1135772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! you're back. &nbsp;I was worried about you and selfishly missing your posts. &nbsp;Love the satin sash. &nbsp;You are a lovely bridesmaid. &nbsp;Feel better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-farm-girl-bonus-bridesmaid-pic#post-1135751 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 00:49:53 +0000 Karie 1135751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad to hear you're feeling better. Fantastic dress, and I love how you've used the sash. Your ring is gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-farm-girl-bonus-bridesmaid-pic#post-1135500 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 21:17:33 +0000 Lisa 1135500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun outfit, I always like corduroy.&nbsp; Nothing beats that swoosh sound it makes when worn as trousers.&nbsp; Pretty bridesmaid look too, thanks for sharing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-farm-girl-bonus-bridesmaid-pic#post-1135481 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 21:01:45 +0000 Astrid 1135481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely outfit, very you! I love corduroy. I agree with you, "girly tomboy" is a good moniker. And you look lovely as a bridesmaid! The look fits very much into your style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-farm-girl-bonus-bridesmaid-pic#post-1135447 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 20:36:45 +0000 E 1135447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou, oh Cold Comfort Farm! With its aeroplane-owning vicars! (I don't know why that detail stood out the most, hehe.) You're right that English farm girl is different than American farm girl! Less gingham. And pigtails.</p> <p>Alasse, thnx! My shoes were very comfy 1.5" heels, which might as well be flat. Definitely a good strategy. I do love that about Angie!</p> <p>MG, actually the cold doesn't worsen RA. In fact, when it's colder, I find it easier to spend longer on my heating pads and go for walks, so my joints don't mind! But my other illness flared pretty badly, probably due to all the extra stuff that comes along with holidays &amp; weddings. Glad to see some corduroy dress love! I think I hunted for 2 or 3 years before finding this!&nbsp;I suspect I hemmed it a bit short, but luckily I just basted it, so I can redo it fairly easily. I also&nbsp;really want to make at least one hot weather long sleeved top and a dress or two, so I've been analysing waist surrendering looks too, and I think the key for me is 1) gathers flaring out from a yoke and 2) the sleeves/armcyse (sp?)&nbsp;being fairly&nbsp;fitted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-farm-girl-bonus-bridesmaid-pic#post-1135429 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 20:04:41 +0000 MuseumGal 1135429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been wondering if all is OK, glad to see you back.&nbsp; You and your joints must have been just miserable with the extra cold weather.&nbsp; </p> <p>I actually love your cordoroy dress.&nbsp; I have plans to make some dresses just like that - only in silk (I'll be buying some used saris to experiment with) - for the summer.&nbsp; </p> <p>Lovely to see your bridesmade pic too - Congrats to your sister! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-farm-girl-bonus-bridesmaid-pic#post-1135400 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 19:32:30 +0000 Alassë 1135400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, goody, you're back! Pretty pic of you-as-bridesmaid. I wore fleece tights &amp; flat walking shoes under my floor length bridesmaid gown for a winter wedding, so I think your strategy was smart. And don't you love how Angie is always right? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-farm-girl-bonus-bridesmaid-pic#post-1135362 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 18:58:25 +0000 rachylou 1135362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(English) Farm Girl is very good, IMO. You put me in mind of the ethereal, beautiful Elphine in <i>Cold Comfort Farm</i> - overlooking, of course, the nutty part </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-farm-girl-bonus-bridesmaid-pic#post-1135347 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 18:45:37 +0000 E 1135347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Apologies disappearing for another week! First I had unexpected family responsibilities, then some health issues, so I just haven't had the energy to participate or take outfit photos. Today I'm feeling a bit better, and so I thought I'd dive right in. Clearly, I've forgotten how to pose and position myself, but it's better than nothing.</p> <p>Lately, I'm interested in trying out some new-to-me silhouettes. I first experimented with the cardigan/dress waist surrendering a-line look <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-under-the-weather">last month</a>&nbsp;and liked it enough to want to try it again! As I mentioned in that post, this style is influenced by Japanese sewing books, which are full of models wearing simple, boxy outfits.</p> <p>I started with the&nbsp;corduroy dress: I love its medium dark,&nbsp;greyish blue colour and rustic texture. It's not cold today, so I could pick a non-wool cardigan, and this taupe one just called to me. In light of Angie's recent post on extra long sleeves, I must admit this is my preferred long&nbsp;sleeve length, with the cuff brushing my knuckles!&nbsp;As I was grabbing the cardigan, I noticed this sash, which is off of my bridesmaid dress from my sister's wedding last month. I thought the mushroomy pink tone would go nicely, and tying it as a low, loose bow added interesting vertical lines to the outfit. I finished off with my silver rings, both my snake one and my new twig one. No brooch or necklace as the sash seemed enough decoration. ;)</p> <p>For my walk, I picked my Aurora loafers, partly because I needed something super supportive, but also because the rustic clunkiness and strange in-between colour of them seemed to go with the outfit's vibe. It's warm enough that I didn't need any outerwear or tights!</p> <p>I felt very comfortable, both physically and psychologically in this! I've been watching these BBC historic&nbsp;farm shows lately, and I felt like I could have gotten up, put on the dress, sweater, &amp; shoes (all practical &amp; sturdy), done some farm chores, and then tied on the bow to feel nicer for lunch. Hence the title. (I'm sure real farmers are laughing at me right now.)</p> <p>On one of my early WIWs, Angie suggested the phrase "girly tomboy." At the time, I privately had a few reservations about that...it felt a bit contradictory. And I'm not a big fan of the word tomboy.&nbsp;But as I get dressed, more and more I realise how wise she was: my favourite outfits give me full range of movement and have practical elements to them&nbsp;but also feminine touches and details. Gee, I'm sure everyone's surprised that Angie was right! :D</p> <p>I'm off to see what everyone else has been up to. I'm still planning on writing a big long post about shopping/making/style/forum participation/etc. Just have to wait until my brain is completely working again!</p> <p>As always, all comments and suggestions welcome. I realise this is a frumpy look that might not appeal to everyone's eye. I like to think it's intentionally frumpy, which somehow redeems it, but as I said earlier&nbsp;it's not one of my 'uniform' silhouettes, so it's more of an experiment than anything. Criticism/tweak suggestions&nbsp;won't hurt my feelings!</p> <p>P.S.: Since I used the sash, I thought I'd add a pic of me as a bridesmaid. It's not the best shot of the dress, which had lovely pleating on the bodice, but it's the only one I have until my sister gets the professional pics. The shawl was the bridesmaid gift, and it's the wool/cashmere blend one from Nordstrom's. Very necessary, even in south Texas, for an outdoor sunset winter solstice wedding! Good thing the ankle length dress could conceal my silk long johns.&nbsp; </p>