https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-feeling-meh Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 27 May 2026 08:08:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-feeling-meh#post-1810913 Thu, 25 May 2017 18:53:59 +0000 Anonymous 1810913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AWWW, your little parrot is the cutest!!<br />I agree your second outfit has more pizzaz, but I like the first version, too - and agree with some others here that it seems just right for the occasion you chose it for.<br />That really is a terrific dress - and ,as these pictures show, is going to be quite versatile! &nbsp;Good choice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-feeling-meh#post-1810814 Thu, 25 May 2017 13:37:20 +0000 Beth Ann 1810814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous switch! &nbsp;The first look is more subdued, but it was a good fit for your goals of being supportive but unobtrusive at the defense. &nbsp;Love the maxi cardi over the dress in #2 -- great thinking!</p> <p>And the costume is amazing -- way to go, Mom! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-feeling-meh#post-1810584 Wed, 24 May 2017 14:19:49 +0000 Carla 1810584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both looks work - and were appropriate to the situation/venue. The dress is versatile and can probably be styled for lots of different looks. </p> <p>Amazing work on the costume! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-feeling-meh#post-1810562 Wed, 24 May 2017 12:56:12 +0000 Suz 1810562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fantastic both ways, but I absolutely get what you are saying because #2 feels so much more "you" and I adore it. (I'd be happier in it, too.) As for DS -- SO CUTE!!!!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-feeling-meh#post-1810556 Wed, 24 May 2017 12:12:06 +0000 harmonica 1810556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you everyone! <br />Google helped me a long way on the parrot costume. So many inspirational and instructional sources out there. Just like this fashion forum. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-feeling-meh#post-1810525 Wed, 24 May 2017 08:44:37 +0000 lyn67 1810525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YLF, and OMG...that PARROT is amazing!!!!:-)) Think was lot of work &nbsp;for a DIY project!!! You're super skilled! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-feeling-meh#post-1810523 Wed, 24 May 2017 08:09:13 +0000 Sisi 1810523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh,&nbsp;much better! I like this&nbsp;second version a lot. I like&nbsp;the pop of color but also the new proportions - dress +&nbsp;long topper.&nbsp;And compliments for the parrot costume! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-feeling-meh#post-1810505 Wed, 24 May 2017 02:35:46 +0000 Jaime 1810505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great dress - I especially like it with the red shoes. The parrot costume is amazing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-feeling-meh#post-1810478 Tue, 23 May 2017 23:17:49 +0000 Angie 1810478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both iterations and think you look FAB. Gorgeous new hair.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-feeling-meh#post-1810476 Tue, 23 May 2017 22:29:23 +0000 The Cat 1810476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look ok in the first outfit and gorgeous in the next! Cute white collar,</p> <p>The parrot costume is amazing. What a lucky child who has such a creative and handy mother! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-feeling-meh#post-1810444 Tue, 23 May 2017 18:57:59 +0000 Sara L. 1810444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute dress and I love the iteration with the red accents. &nbsp;That is a fantastic parrot costume! &nbsp;I'm impressed with your DIY skills. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-feeling-meh#post-1810443 Tue, 23 May 2017 18:50:54 +0000 Mirjana 1810443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #2, you did it fantastic with red shoes and red bag, you look absolutely stunning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-feeling-meh#post-1810441 Tue, 23 May 2017 18:40:35 +0000 harmonica 1810441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks again! So glad you liked it. I forgot to mention that I styled my hair myself using a cone shaped hair thing and hair powder (dust it) + slushy gel hair spray, and I quite liked it. I will leave it straight most days, though. </p> <p>This made me realize I don't have bright coloured work bags. I have</p> <p>#1 a white tote<br /> #2 checked green<br /> #3 white/black bag<br /> #4 midnight blue (the pic shows black, but it not)</p> <p>I usually wear a bright orange/tomato blazer (#5) as a pop of colour, but a fun work bag would definately be a good addition to my wardrobe.</p> <p>The parrot costume was fun to make and DS3 loved it. And the school play was great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-feeling-meh#post-1810440 Tue, 23 May 2017 18:21:56 +0000 Anonymous 1810440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Woot woot! Love the new outfit!<br /> What an INCREDIBLE parrot costume. I love all the feathers! Nice work mum! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-feeling-meh#post-1810438 Tue, 23 May 2017 18:12:44 +0000 JuniperGreen 1810438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The tomato-rework is fab (dang that dress is cute AND versatile), and how adorable is that costume!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-feeling-meh#post-1810428 Tue, 23 May 2017 17:38:00 +0000 Janet 1810428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see what you mean. The version with the red touches looks great!&nbsp;</p> <p>I love the parrot costume. So impressed that you made that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-feeling-meh#post-1810425 Tue, 23 May 2017 17:31:51 +0000 Inge 1810425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! So glad that you loved the second iteration, Harmonica. I do too!! Super fun and sassy with the great bag and shoes (I bet they will be super comfortable in no time flat;-). You look wonderful.<br />And you made the parrot costume yourself?! Brilliant! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-feeling-meh#post-1810422 Tue, 23 May 2017 17:25:18 +0000 harmonica 1810422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for your kind comments! &nbsp;I&nbsp;think the proportions in #1 work well, though.&nbsp;As ETA above, I had time for a quick changup between work and MOTG. Sooo much happier with red shoes and bag! Feels like me</p> <p><b>smittie</b>: yes, absolutely!<br /><b>Sisi</b>: The moto is grey, not beige, but the pic is not the best. I could have taken a white tote bag. I'll try that next time. I wish I had a tomato or citron tote.<br /><b>JuniperGreen</b>: A bib necklace would be great!<br /><b>Bijou and Inge</b>: You convinced me - I need more statement bags in my life! It's hereby on my shopping list.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-feeling-meh#post-1810397 Tue, 23 May 2017 16:18:11 +0000 Inge 1810397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I too think you looked great, Harmonica. That beautiful striped dress jazzes things up in itself, in my opinion, and I like it with the collar of your shirt.<br />Of course, it's all about how you feel in an outfit, and I like Bijou's suggestion of perhaps adding a different bag next time. Something in a bright colour (yellow, cobalt, red,...) would immediately create a different vibe. And you could do a bright colour shoe with the dress too if you like. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-feeling-meh#post-1810381 Tue, 23 May 2017 14:55:32 +0000 Bijou 1810381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I think you look great! However, how you feel is the most important thing, adding a statement bag is always a fun way to add interest without it being too overwhelming (well that is my excuse every time I buy a great bag)... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-feeling-meh#post-1810379 Tue, 23 May 2017 14:41:39 +0000 JuniperGreen 1810379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh that dress is a fab fit on you! &nbsp;And I love the crisp white collar. &nbsp;I have a similar moto (well, two of em, one in black and one lavender) from BB Dakota and love that too.</p> <p>I think either a bag or a bright bib style necklace in red or blue or maybe mustard would add just a little oomph if you're missing it, but I like the elegance of the look you've put together! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-feeling-meh#post-1810377 Tue, 23 May 2017 14:30:09 +0000 Sisi 1810377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find the combination of the striped dress with the&nbsp;light-colored shoes very nice. It's the&nbsp;beige (?) jacket and the dark bag that make this outfit&nbsp;a&nbsp;bit too serious in my opinion. Have you already thought of another way to style this outfit?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-feeling-meh#post-1810374 Tue, 23 May 2017 14:10:29 +0000 Anonymous 1810374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The outfit is very cute and I really like the collar under the dress, but I completely agree that you need a pop of colour!<br /> Red shoes or red earrings maybe?<br /> I think you can remain subdued without losing all colour </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-feeling-meh#post-1810372 Tue, 23 May 2017 14:00:00 +0000 harmonica 1810372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wore this outfit to a dear friend's thesis defence (a 5-6 hour session). I wanted to look put together and subdued to hounor my friend and his work. I did blend nicely in with the environment, but I felt meh. Probably bc the lack of a pop of colour. </p> <p>Striped dress over sleeveless white blouse<br /> Light loafers with metallic heel<br /> Mixed media moto (light grey)<br /> Block colour (taupe-greyish/black) bag (karl lagerfeld)<br /> Metallic studs</p> <p>ETA: I had a quick change before going to DS3's school play. Feeling so much better! :-)<br /> #2 same dress and blouse<br />Mole maxi cardi<br /> Tomato chain bag (H&amp;M)<br /> Tomato pumps (Boden) - I've worked hard to break them in and now they are <i>almost</i> super comfy. :-)</p> <p>#3 bonus pic of DS3 in his parrot costume (my last DIY project) </p>