https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-easter-2 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:52:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-easter-2#post-1485063 Fri, 01 May 2015 16:24:55 +0000 E 1485063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Merwoman! I came across that map at Barnes &amp; Noble years ago; it was such a lucky find. :)</p> <p>Thnx Alasse! </p> <p>Approprio, I’m terrible at ironing, so I’m worried I’ll set in the wrinkles forever. lol Maybe I’ll practice on something silk I’ll less attaching to first!</p> <p>Aww: thank you RachyLou! :D</p> <p>Wow: thank you Angie! That’s especially exciting since I made the jacket myself, so it’s exactly what I wanted it to be. And yep, Thistle’s definitely a part of my style!</p> <p>Thnx Diane. :)</p> <p>LadyWone, I’m definitely not offended by being called cute; I decided years ago to just embrace that aspect of my appearance. Thank you!</p> <p>Thank you Donnat!</p> <p>Thnx Karie. I did a bit of modifications on the jacket to suit my longer waist, but otherwise it was just a very well written pattern.</p> <p>Thank you TG!</p> <p>Thnx Karin. :)</p> <p>Thank you Daria!</p> <p>Diana, that’s such a nice thing to say! Elegantly cosy might be one of my new aspiration phrases. Hmmm.</p> <p>Thnx DakotaCheryl!</p> <p>MG, knitting is great fun! And this was made in a heavier yarn, so it didn’t take as long to knit as the first sweater I made. Knitting’s pricey though, so be warned! I got the pattern &amp; yarn as a Christmas gift, but if I’d bought it on my own it would’ve come to around $70 total I think. Which is insane to me, considering I’m used to secondhand prices! Anyway, I think an advanced beginner could handle this jacket, as it’s mainly just knitting.</p> <p>Thank you Aubergine!</p> <p>Thnx Shevia. :)</p> <p>Beth Ann, I agree! If I were still in Texas I’d have been doing the fantasy vs reality challenge all week, but now I pretty much get to live my fantasy. And I love your description, full of so many good words for me to ponder. Now that I’m only a year away from thirty, I’m especially contemplating my style and how to perhaps tweak it.</p> <p>Tulle, since I’m in the US, it’s the Episcopal church, so it doesn’t use quite the same book as the Anglican church, thanks to the revolution and all. I think my church rotates between the older and newer US books, depending on the service. Sadly there’s no thees and thous in the Lord’s Prayer though.</p> <p>Thank you Lyn! I’m glad the creases look intentional to you. :D</p> <p>Thnx Astrid! It’s Halogen, which I believe is a house brand of Nordstrom actually! Good quality, but definitely a lighter autumn/spring coat vs deep winter one.</p> <p>Thank you Tanya!</p> <p>AG, I’ve been knitting for 2 years now, so I’m probably at the intermediate stage instead of beginner now. But this one was actually fairly easy, and I think a confident advanced beginner would be fine. The pattern really did almost all of the work! But thank you.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-easter-2#post-1485021 Fri, 01 May 2015 14:58:19 +0000 catgirl 1485021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is gorgeous and such perfect colors for you - your outfits are somehow soothing to look at.&nbsp; The sweater is incredible.&nbsp; One of my favorite shapes with that cutaway look.&nbsp; How did you manage such a project as a beginner?&nbsp; I'm in awe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-easter-2#post-1484967 Fri, 01 May 2015 12:33:55 +0000 Tanya 1484967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That stunning blue sweater is beyond gorgeous.&nbsp; It totally suits you.&nbsp; I love the combo with the various shades of taupe/grey, so pretty and so you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-easter-2#post-1484921 Fri, 01 May 2015 10:33:59 +0000 Astrid 1484921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your outfit, but with the boots and coat added it is to die for! LOVE it. Such beautiful colors and the coat fits you perfectly. Such a great find. What brand is it?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-easter-2#post-1484893 Fri, 01 May 2015 08:09:39 +0000 lyn67 1484893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Robbin egg is your color and it looks soo fab with taupe. The knitted jacket is OMG so gorgeous! I like the silk dress unironed, to me the creases look so intentional, and I wouldn't even bore to iron it! Coat and shoechoices are all so put together, YLF Eva!:-)&nbsp; This is one of my faves of yours!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-easter-2#post-1484619 Fri, 01 May 2015 03:50:00 +0000 tulle 1484619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely subtle tones, and a beautifully knit jacket for Spring.&nbsp; If you don't mind telling, E., does your church still use the old Book of Common Prayer?&nbsp; I still have my copy, and remember most of it by heart. The "new and improved" version sounds so wrong to my ear, I'd like to think that somewhere people are still being treated to the old, exquisite words and cadences. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-easter-2#post-1484600 Fri, 01 May 2015 02:21:57 +0000 Beth Ann 1484600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Soft, but sophisticated colors, rich, varied textures, feminine, but not fussy styling ---- wonderful choice for a cool Easter.</p> <p>Your new climate is good for your style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-easter-2#post-1484596 Fri, 01 May 2015 02:12:07 +0000 Jaime 1484596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this! The colors and shapes are fantastic on you and the coat is gorgeous. Amazing blue piping! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-easter-2#post-1484594 Fri, 01 May 2015 02:09:44 +0000 Anonymous 1484594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That robin's egg blue really does seem like the springiest color ever. Gorgeous sweater and I'm so impressed that you made it! Love the coat and the whole look too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-easter-2#post-1484552 Fri, 01 May 2015 00:51:30 +0000 MuseumGal 1484552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG YOU KNIT A MORNING COAT.&nbsp;&nbsp; AAAAAHHHHHHH I want one!&nbsp; Fabulous, Eva.&nbsp; You have me seriously contemplating taking up knitting ... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-easter-2#post-1484541 Fri, 01 May 2015 00:16:19 +0000 dakotacheryl 1484541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW...love the total package, but that hand knit sweater is to die for!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-easter-2#post-1484539 Fri, 01 May 2015 00:02:48 +0000 Diana 1484539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So lovely. I already told you on ravelry that I love that sweater, but I'll say it again because it's an amazing sweater. I LOVE THAT SWEATER. Th combo of the silk dress, slouchy boots, and the knit jacket is really appealing all together. Lots of juxtaposed but complementary textures and it all feels elegantly cozy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-easter-2#post-1484536 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 23:58:31 +0000 Daria 1484536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh that dress is gorgeous! And goes so great with the blue, and the boots. Lovely! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-easter-2#post-1484528 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 23:48:50 +0000 Karin L H 1484528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stunning! Absolutely love the knitted jacket, the colour and style looks so great. And the dress and coat! Lovely! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-easter-2#post-1484475 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 22:39:05 +0000 Helena 1484475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love those blues and grays on you, E. So peaceful looking, which is the aura you give off. Your church sounds lovely! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-easter-2#post-1484426 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 22:07:30 +0000 Karie 1484426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your robin's egg blue jacket is totally gorgeous! It is also extremely flattering on you, and so is the dress.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-easter-2#post-1484168 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 19:15:39 +0000 donnat 1484168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are quite the knitter. That sweater is beautiful, and looks gorgeous on you. You are looking very springy. Great find with the coat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-easter-2#post-1484129 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 18:57:55 +0000 Ledonna N. 1484129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do so hope you are not offended by the word CUTE because your style is pretty amazing to me and I love it.&nbsp; That is all </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-easter-2#post-1483947 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 18:07:02 +0000 Anonymous 1483947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, the knitted jacket is just gorgeous! You are so talented. I love the silhouette of it over the lovely silk dress. The coat is a perfect choice as topper. YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-easter-2#post-1483939 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 18:00:20 +0000 Angie 1483939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Killer all round, E. Your best to date.&nbsp;</p> <p>I LOVE seeing Thistle in your WIWs. She is part of your style.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-easter-2#post-1483929 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 17:49:44 +0000 rachylou 1483929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh! Fancy dress! <i>Love </i>the boots. <i>Love </i>the coat. <i>Love </i>the shiny dress hem peeking out. Love it all together.</p> <p>The little bit of tough from the boots needs a special call-out too :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-easter-2#post-1483903 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 17:27:44 +0000 approprio 1483903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So lovely! That coat is a wonderful find. And silk is easy - it just needs a cool iron on the lowest setting. It's best ironed when a little damp, either right after washing or with a squirt of clean water. Just don't be tempted to steam it!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-easter-2#post-1483892 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 17:17:04 +0000 Alassë 1483892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your coat is completely adorable (piping!), and that robin's egg blue is splendid on you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-easter-2#post-1483839 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 16:50:36 +0000 merwoman 1483839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Blue grey is one of my favourite colour combos and you look stunning in it E! Your wall map is the perfect accent </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-easter-2#post-1483827 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 16:47:27 +0000 E 1483827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very belatedly! I took these photos on Easter Sunday obviously, but then between getting the apartment ready for the cat, getting myself ready for my trip, and developing an evil head cold, I didn't have any time to post.</p> <p>I knew I wanted to wear the jacket that I knit, because its robin's egg blue colour seems the epitome of spring to me, and I'd worked hard to get it done in time to enjoy it this season! I also suspected that the Easter service at my church would be quite dramatic (I go to an Episcopal church that's progressive in its beliefs but high in its services, which are entirely sung or chanted and involve two organs and an incredible choir), so I donned a silk dress underneath (which I'm afraid to iron in case I scorch it, so I tell myself the wrinkles look intentional...any tips for ironing silk would be appreciated!). I added a slightly heavier necklace to fill in the neckline and my matching gold rings for my fingers. No point in bracelets, since my sweater has full length sleeves, and the church is actually a cathedral, and thus fairly chilly inside.&nbsp;There was a forecast of snow, so I needed warm legs, and I knew that most of my hosiery would be covered up by boots anyway, so I opted for light tights to &nbsp;bring a touch of spring in! And my taupe hand knit socks to bookend.</p> <p>For outerwear, and of course I kept the boots on in church, I pulled on my dressy knee high grey boots (as dressy as I get anyway) and added this new coat. I actually got it as part of my fall/winter capsule, as I'd wanted to add a tweed coat and came across this one for cheap (I got it for $16 including shipping) on Ebay when choosing my spring/summer additions; I couldn't resist its blue/grey colours or the Peter Pan collar (which I've included a close up of)! But it turns out early spring here in the north definitely still requires lighterweight wool coats, so I've already gotten quite a bit of wear out of it. The light blue accents seemed just right for the Easter holiday. I felt I blended in well to the congegration, which is all over the place when it comes to dressing anyway: not so formal that I stood out but not so casual that the older generation would be horrified. hehe</p> <p>All feedback welcome as always!</p>