https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-leisurely-summer-sunday Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:27:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-leisurely-summer-sunday#post-1313921 Fri, 25 Jul 2014 01:38:43 +0000 ameelizabeth 1313921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your whimsical/romantic style! Those pants look soooo breezy and comfy (but stylish too). And the shoes! Light colored! Looks great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-leisurely-summer-sunday#post-1313881 Fri, 25 Jul 2014 01:04:15 +0000 E 1313881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aww: thank you Viva. I like imagining a tomboy spectrum too! Would this spectrum include all of the urban princes? *ponders*</p> <p>Oh my goodness RachyLou, I'm overwhelmed! Thank you though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-leisurely-summer-sunday#post-1313713 Thu, 24 Jul 2014 21:43:20 +0000 rachylou 1313713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You really do have one of the best styles around. I live vicariously through you, because I'm too mean for such charming style. Lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-leisurely-summer-sunday#post-1313699 Thu, 24 Jul 2014 21:26:38 +0000 viva 1313699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On the one hand, I <b>love</b> <i>storybook gamine</i>. It's the perfect descriptor for you, and it's a very elegant phrase. But on the other, I also love <i>romantic tomboy</i>, and since I like to use <i>sophisticated tomboy</i> as my true north, I am imagining us on a spectrum, with other YLFers filling in between us. It would be a fun exercise to determine what the distance in people is between us!!!</p> <p>I love this outfit, goes without saying. You are such a gem. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-leisurely-summer-sunday#post-1313673 Thu, 24 Jul 2014 20:55:31 +0000 E 1313673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Keturah! The Teddy Girls were pretty fabulous for sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-leisurely-summer-sunday#post-1313515 Thu, 24 Jul 2014 16:57:10 +0000 Keturah 1313515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this look so very, very much! You definitely have a romantic tomboy look. It reminds me of the Teddy Girls in the 1950s, which I think is a stellar style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-leisurely-summer-sunday#post-1310034 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 17:05:50 +0000 E 1310034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jackie, it is a wonderful feeling! :)</p> <p><div>Thank you Alexandra. Your style is perfection as well: I admire your beautifully restrained lines, lovely bright colours, and how well they set you off.</p> <p>Thnx Alasse! I think my new set up actually makes the photo thing faster (woohoo) &amp; my new area has more light available (both natural &amp; artificial), so it's easier to work them into my day.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-leisurely-summer-sunday#post-1309990 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 16:23:35 +0000 Alassë 1309990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your hair, and that blouse is splendidly romantic! Yay for more E outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-leisurely-summer-sunday#post-1309905 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 15:06:30 +0000 Alexandra 1309905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>E, quirky suits you well. Your style is perfection. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-leisurely-summer-sunday#post-1309818 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 14:11:36 +0000 jackiec 1309818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Romantic tomboy indeed! Love the trousers especially - they are fab! It's all great and very much you! Isn't it a freeing and wonderful feeling when we feel like we've really hit our style-stride? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-leisurely-summer-sunday#post-1309793 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 13:47:00 +0000 E 1309793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Double H!<div><br /></div><div>Thank you Miss Vee.</div><div><br /></div><div>MG, what about the slouchy trousers? And flat huaraches? That’s what I thought gave it the tomboy touch. But this is definitely one of the most feminine blouses I own. And you are SO RIGHT: I do read Steph’s blog and clearly I must be subconsciously influenced by her! Steph, if you’re reading this, total credit goes to you. I feel so silly that I didn’t realise that source of influence!</div><div><br /></div><div>My feet run cold, but not cold enough to wear ankle boots in 95 degree weather. hehe I can do a fall version eventually with boots though. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks Gigi! I thrifted this, but it’s an Anthro brand. I agree: I love the history touch in my wardrobe too. Haha: somehow I don’t think these rustic-y arm armers would work with a ball gown. I’d have to knit a pair in a glowing silk/wool blend instead! I do have my bridesmaid dress from my sister’s wedding though, which is sort of regency as well. *contemplates*</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you Elizabeth! I only thought of it when I came across this yarn at my yarn store last month. Originally I was just going to knit hand/wrist ‘warmers’ for driving, but once I got started and tried it on, I couldn’t resist making long ones instead.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thnx KatieKat! I do love the gamine label as well; I’ve identified with that one for quite awhile, so good observation on your part. Hmmm: perhaps storybook gamine? Clearly I just want to collect style descriptors, hehe. (I also still use ‘cultivated nostalgia,’ from the Style Statement book, so cultivated=80% and nostalgia=20%.)</div><div><br /></div><div>Beth Ann, I’m so sorry to hear about your migraine, but I’m very happy that you enjoyed meeting Mary Russell!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks Suz! Rereading my post I think I come off as a little cockier than I meant to. My enthusiasm ran away with itself. I’m just so pleased to finally have some slouchy trousers that don’t just look too big &amp; are light enough for summer wear.</div><div><br /></div><div>Alexandra, luckily I enjoy looking quirky! The arm warmers are so practical for my hot weather goals: I’m tempted to make a couple more pairs in different colours/textures.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-leisurely-summer-sunday#post-1309743 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 12:35:30 +0000 Alexandra 1309743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How neat! This is an interesting look with the arm protectors - very unique. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-leisurely-summer-sunday#post-1309557 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 03:29:39 +0000 Suz 1309557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very pretty on you! No wonder you got compliments.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-leisurely-summer-sunday#post-1309518 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 02:30:59 +0000 Tanya 1309518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a gorgeous and unique outfit!&nbsp; Nice seeing you here again! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-leisurely-summer-sunday#post-1309506 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 02:26:48 +0000 Beth Ann 1309506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like a marvelous weekend, full of relaxed fun!&nbsp; I love the sweet details in your easy outfit --- perfectly you, and for a trip to the yarn store!</p> <p>P.S.&nbsp; I finished "Beekeeper's Apprentice" despite recurring migraine auras that kept making me put down my book until they passed -- missing church as well.&nbsp; I was useless for most of the day, but, when I rallied, I just had to know what was happening to Mary and Holmes.&nbsp; I suspect there are more of these (Mary Russell books, I hope, not migraines) in my summer! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-leisurely-summer-sunday#post-1309491 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 02:17:04 +0000 MsLuna 1309491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There is a sort of vintage feel in your outfits that makes me smile. I totally agree with the romantic tomboy descriptor - maybe even gamine except with a softness to it. I like the muted colours on you and the pretty blouse with the slouchy trousers just work wonderfully. You look amazing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-leisurely-summer-sunday#post-1309480 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 02:11:14 +0000 Elizabeth P 1309480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This outfit is absolutely gorgeous, E. </p> <p>I would never have thought arm warmers would work as sun protection. Clever! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-leisurely-summer-sunday#post-1309461 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 01:59:55 +0000 Gigi 1309461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am just loving that shirt! You find the most interesting, feminine tops. I like to have a few pieces in my wardrobe that are very "historical" looking, for lack of a better word.</p> <p>I had never thought of arm warmers! I like the allusion to the Regency wear. Great idea! Now you just need some really expensive fabric so that you can make yourself a ball gown. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-leisurely-summer-sunday#post-1309452 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 01:53:24 +0000 MuseumGal 1309452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Romantic indeed!&nbsp; I don't actually see tomboy in this; it seems one of your more blatantly feminine ensembles.&nbsp; You are a vision, I love the whole thing.&nbsp; But you know what I'd love to see with it?&nbsp; Your lace up ankle boots, with or without a frilly sock cuff (like The Dashing Eccentric, I'm positive you must read her blog, and she sometimes comments on here). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-leisurely-summer-sunday#post-1309420 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 01:24:12 +0000 missvee 1309420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's such an interesting and unique outfit - I love that you're so true to your style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-leisurely-summer-sunday#post-1309419 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 01:23:19 +0000 doubleh 1309419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree- the perfect combo of tomboy and romantic. &nbsp;I love! &nbsp;So glad to see you around again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-a-leisurely-summer-sunday#post-1309351 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 00:05:04 +0000 E 1309351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The friend I went out with on Friday spent the weekend in town, and yesterday was her birthday, so we went out again on Saturday night &amp; met up today for a leisurely late&nbsp;brunch and then trip to the yarn store so she could pick out yarn for a project she asked me to knit for her before she headed home. My goal was to be comfy and casual, covered up from the noonday sun, but not overheated in the 95+ temperatures (I try not to use my car's a/c unless absolutely necessary). Oh, and I only had about 30 minutes to get ready, from showering to out the door! No time for extra thinking. ;)</p> <p>I reached for my new drapey grey trousers again, because they are impossibly comfortable &amp; just flattering enough (my figure-sensitive sister approves them, even the back view). I also knew I wanted to wear these little 'arm warmers' I finished on Saturday, because after all I was visiting the yarn store, full of friendly people who always appreciate finished knitting projects! hehe These are knit out of a linen/cotton yarn, so they're not actually warm at all, and they are *just* the thing for my short sleeve blouses: I get sun protection on my arms and hands without adding the bulk of an entire cardigan or jacket. Plus, they kind of remind me of the gloves ladies wore at Regency balls! Anyway, out of my short sleeve tops, I opted for one with&nbsp;waist definition, to balance out the trousers. It's too sheer to wear on its own, and I popped a grey cami underneath to echo the sleeve things.&nbsp;My hair went up in my favourite summer style, I added some silver accessories, opted for my nude sandals to keep the outfit feeling light, and I was out the door.</p> <p>I felt really, really good in this outfit and got compliments from friends &amp; strangers. It felt like the perfect blend of airy but flattering, as well as tomboy &amp; romantic (oh! I just realized that&nbsp;instead of 'girly tomboy,' which I never completely connected with,&nbsp;I should use the phrase 'romantic tomboy'! style naming breakthrough!), contemporary &amp; vintage. It also&nbsp;kept me quite comfortable in the heat, and I think it'd be a fabulous traveling outfit for a hot weather destination (although these aren't 8 hour tourist walking shoes). I felt a bit smug actually, as if I'd finally mastered hot weather dressing in a true to me way.&nbsp;But I don't think it photographed terribly well...drapey stuff tends to look a bit off in pics, I think.</p> <p>That being said, suggestions and comments always welcome! I know it looks like I'm saying the pledge of allegiance in the detail shot: I wanted to get my bee brooch, the shirt's&nbsp;buttons, and the arm warmers (there must be a better name) all in one photo, and that's the best I could manage. </p>