https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-first-semi-tuck Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 09 May 2026 12:42:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-first-semi-tuck#post-2120759 Fri, 15 May 2020 14:40:15 +0000 rachylou 2120759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are super cute! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-first-semi-tuck#post-2120665 Fri, 15 May 2020 02:50:05 +0000 Kaelyn 2120665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As a recent university graduate, thank you SO MUCH for all your hard work. I'm sorry sleep has been so hard to come by lately. And I think your outfit is lovely in its simplicity. Patterned pants can go a long way! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-first-semi-tuck#post-2120565 Thu, 14 May 2020 18:09:48 +0000 Barbara Diane 2120565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm impressed that you look so well dressed with a baby keeping you up at night.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-first-semi-tuck#post-2120550 Thu, 14 May 2020 16:22:50 +0000 Zaeobi 2120550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fellow university staff here, though in a teaching rather than admin capacity. Thank you for keeping on trucking - we all count on you guys, too! </p> <p>That colour is lovely on you - I agree this outfit doesn't need too much more. A belt is a nice idea, or maybe some earrings? A (silky) headband or even some fun socks are other retro or more quirky possibilities. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-first-semi-tuck#post-2120488 Thu, 14 May 2020 09:20:37 +0000 nemosmom 2120488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>You look fantastic! A belt, or even a fun silk scarf (that can double as face cover) would add a little extra if you want - but you certainly look great without those! That green is gorgeous on you!</div><div><br /></div><div>I remember those sleepless baby nights - hang in there (the coffee helps, I bet!)</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-first-semi-tuck#post-2120447 Thu, 14 May 2020 02:45:19 +0000 Anonymous 2120447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kellygirl and slim cat- I had not thought of a belt or pendant! Those are good ideas.</p> <p>Lisa p - Thank you - I hope this sleep regression phase passes soon! In the meantime, I steal away for naps after work.</p> <p>Thank you avacennia, Angie, notsaf, and shevia - I needed a boost and appreciate the validation! Forest green is one of my recent favorite colors in my wardrobe lately. I may semi tuck more often now that I know it works.</p> <p>HJ - I had not! This little one used to sleep well, but we've hit several months of developmental milestones and teething on top of a major household move. I'll do some reading up - thanks for the idea. It is hard to find a nursing/pumping top that checks all the boxes for fit, fabric, and washability. I don't always succeed, so nailing it with a simple tee made this outfit feel even better. </p> <p>Karen13 - thank you, I really appreciate the encouraging thoughts. A few folks call in and ask to speak to the manager or director... and I brace myself... and they pass on the most thoughtful and kind feedback about our staff helping them (or their student!) when they didn't expect it. That's the reason we get up and get to work! I am so pleased your daughter has support during online learning. Please pass that on to her college in some way - higher education needs to know if what they are doing is working in these unprecedented times. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-first-semi-tuck#post-2120211 Wed, 13 May 2020 03:43:50 +0000 Jaime 2120211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great! Love the color of the top on you too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-first-semi-tuck#post-2120103 Tue, 12 May 2020 19:52:23 +0000 karen13 2120103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it! Polished but not stuffy. Thank you for juggling all the craziness at home and at work - it really helps!&nbsp;My DD is home, finishing up finals week Her college staff have been very helpful in answering all her questions about various things.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-first-semi-tuck#post-2120090 Tue, 12 May 2020 19:23:29 +0000 HJ 2120090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks fabulous! I have yet to figure out how to look pulled together while nursing so major kudos! Have you heard of Taking Cara Babies? She is a pediatric nurse who switched to focusing on baby sleep. We did her online class for our baby that never slept, and now she averages 11 hours a night with two good naps during the day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-first-semi-tuck#post-2120084 Tue, 12 May 2020 19:05:23 +0000 notsaf 2120084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great! Well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-first-semi-tuck#post-2120077 Tue, 12 May 2020 18:33:53 +0000 Angie 2120077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YOU LOOK FAB! Great look, and you semi-tuck like a pro. The teal tee is super fun with the teal specs.&nbsp;</p> <p>I wish for you a good night's sleep. Hang in there.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-first-semi-tuck#post-2120076 Tue, 12 May 2020 18:30:10 +0000 avicennia 2120076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice look! The real green looks lovely with your hair! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-first-semi-tuck#post-2120072 Tue, 12 May 2020 18:20:16 +0000 Anonymous 2120072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look great! &nbsp;And kudos to you for managing all of this while dealing with a BABY WHO WILL NOT SLEEP &nbsp;Love those flats too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-first-semi-tuck#post-2120067 Tue, 12 May 2020 17:57:32 +0000 slim cat 2120067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice outfit! I love the color of the tee ( teal, deep green?..) and patterned cropped pants. Flats are dressing up the look and adding color.<br />Small pendant or chain, watch or belt - something pretty simple would work as a little extra. However it's already great the way it is &nbsp;. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-first-semi-tuck#post-2120064 Tue, 12 May 2020 17:41:22 +0000 kellygirl 2120064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is great! You could even do something as simple as a belt to add something. I like the idea of a small pendant too. The flats are so cute—sigh, how I wish those things didn’t slip off my heels. Minimal certainly fits the bill these days and this is the best kind! Polished and pretty! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-first-semi-tuck#post-2120061 Tue, 12 May 2020 17:37:01 +0000 Anonymous 2120061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm essential personnel for the university, and our office is closed to the public, but open for staff, as we have to manage phones and email accounts for the slew of inquiries about our university's fall planning.</p> <p>While I work remotely 2-3 days a week, I do come into the office the other days. I like dressing as I would pre-pandemic for the office, but given other life circumstances (mainly a baby who DOES NOT SLEEP) I've been taking advantage of minimized exposure to others to streamline things! I woke up late (thanks, baby who does not sleep!) so I pulled my hair back for the first time, put on minimal makeup, threw on my favorite plaid pants and a tee (and a mask!), and speed-walked to work in my athletic sneakers. I keep the flats and a pair of heeled booties at the office, so it was one less thing to think about today.</p> <p>While I'd love to get back to my usual amount of sleep, my usual morning routine, and a haircut, I've realized.... this is enough. This is okay. (I was able to make coffee so things are looking up!) Here I am! At the very least, I'm in a state where I can do my job, which impacts a lot of people. I'm glad to be here, and I didn't succumb to wearing ill-fitting jeans or staying in my athletic sneakers (a win!).</p> <p>Fashion-wise: this is my first time semi-tucking (eeep!). I think it works - how does it look to your eye? It's just... new to me, after years of following advice for pear body types to "minimize the hips." I like it more and more. I have great hips - I can showcase them instead of minimizing them! Plaid is fun on my curves! I'm practicing walking confidently! </p> <p>I'd love to get some other tees or knitwear that will work for summer, because I'm still pumping milk for baby, and I've steered away from my classic and slimmer button ups. I never thought I'd wear a tee with slacks, but it suits my purposes now.</p> <p>I'd love to dress this up a bit more in the future - jewelry, a cardigan? I feel it needs another layer of interest to feel "done" to my taste, due to the casual tee. </p> <p>Thanks for any thoughts, and solidarity with others that are showing up to work in midst of everything else going on!</p> <p> </p>