https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-the-seniors Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:54:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-the-seniors#post-1342371 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 07:58:41 +0000 lyn67 1342371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This was the perfect outfit for the audience, and so you! Good job! agree with your thinking why keeping 2 grey blazers if one does the job of all!:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-the-seniors#post-1342353 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 06:09:26 +0000 Deborah 1342353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for your kind words. Will be recoding this outfit as suitable for presentations... Thank you. I'm now wondering if I should pass on another grey jacket I have that is much more conservative. It appears the fabric and zippers on this one are perhaps more me..and maybe I don't need two;)</p> <p>K.Period you must check out the Allsaints dress, it is so similar and looks fab. Una looks amazing in it:)</p> <p>Missey, how exciting! What did you order? I find all their clothing so far to be excellent quality and wears beautifully. Not to mention washes very well. I have a top on its way to me at the moment. Please post and let us know how they work for you;) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-the-seniors#post-1342217 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 01:53:13 +0000 Missey 1342217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your Metalicus pieces...how do they wear?&nbsp; They appear to drape perfectly.&nbsp; Imagine my delight when I checked out their website and noticed they were having a 30% off sale through labor day!&nbsp; I ordered a few pieces...very excited to try! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-the-seniors#post-1342194 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 01:12:45 +0000 SarahTheWhite 1342194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love how flattering this is, and how lovely you must have looked to the seniors, and I also love how you were able to stay true to your cool style persona in the process! How sweet of you to consider the preferences of your audience. This outfit is just gorgeous - as are you in it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-the-seniors#post-1342183 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 00:51:59 +0000 Caro in Oz 1342183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it Deborah - the proportions here are fantastic on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-the-seniors#post-1342004 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 21:20:17 +0000 Lyn D. 1342004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfect! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-the-seniors#post-1341996 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 21:11:24 +0000 catgirl 1341996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>K.Period, there is a similar dress at Allsaints - i got it (sized all the way down to a 2 and it's still drapey!). </p> <p>Deborah, this is just perfect - you have to dress appropriately, but you also have to feel like yourself to present well. And you've clearly done both! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-the-seniors#post-1341976 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 20:52:49 +0000 K. Period. 1341976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfit! I love that the blazer has the perfect touch of black around the zips to make it relate well to the black dress. &nbsp;Perfection! &nbsp;(And I want a clone of your dress--such a great shape!) </p> <p>ETA: &nbsp;Which one, Una? &nbsp;If it works for you, it would probably work for me. &nbsp;High five IT-girls!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-the-seniors#post-1341971 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 20:49:07 +0000 Debra 1341971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fabulous, perfect presentation outfit and I am loving those boots...<br /> Very stylish and slick </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-the-seniors#post-1341951 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 20:38:22 +0000 Style Fan 1341951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous!!&nbsp; I was told not to wear black for a video as well.&nbsp; Good to remember. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-the-seniors#post-1341929 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 20:23:51 +0000 Anonymous 1341929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You looked FABULOUS. &nbsp;Absolutely FABULOUS. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-the-seniors#post-1341822 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 18:23:13 +0000 JAileen 1341822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great. I really like the jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-the-seniors#post-1341759 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 16:39:44 +0000 dawn 1341759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent outfit choice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-the-seniors#post-1341757 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 16:36:32 +0000 Angie 1341757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Killer</p> <p>You look SO GOOD with the break of grey against the black, Debs. I would love you to add more light grey and white for Summer. Softer, prettier and more alive. But still the same style persona.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Also, DH is spot on. Black tends to photograph and video badly. I'm glad you wore this sensational look. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-the-seniors#post-1341732 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 15:29:36 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1341732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice Deborah and also that you took the needs of the group into consideration. &nbsp;The blazer is conservative but fits you very well and the zip detail add a nice touch of you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-the-seniors#post-1341731 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 15:26:11 +0000 Alana in Canada 1341731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This works! Grey and black. Nice. Deborah--would you mind letting me know what booties these are? Thanks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-the-seniors#post-1341697 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 14:13:02 +0000 Anonymous 1341697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a fantastic blazer -really like it on you! &nbsp;I wouldn't have expected to see you in a lighter grey like this but it really looks great - and works so well against your hair and makeup. &nbsp;Wonderul outfit for the &nbsp;- well, any - occasion! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-the-seniors#post-1341689 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 14:02:04 +0000 jackiec 1341689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE this outfit! How satisfying as well that you were dressed appropriately for the setting. Everything is so flattering on you, and smart idea for DH to suggest a lighter topper. Can I add that I think your hair looks fab!?! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-the-seniors#post-1341682 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 13:49:45 +0000 amiable 1341682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm taking notes, as I have a public speaking engagement in about a month. &nbsp;Wear a blazer: &nbsp;Better look for one (I have two black ones, so as long as I don't wear a black shirt, it should look fine, right?) &nbsp;I so very much love your blazer over dress look, and I have a drapey black dress. &nbsp;If I find a gray blazer, I suspect I'll do a copycat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-the-seniors#post-1341679 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 13:38:37 +0000 In My Joi 1341679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastically done Deborah! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-the-seniors#post-1341670 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 13:19:47 +0000 Jaime 1341670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a great dress Deborah and I think you adapted it very nicely for the occasion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-the-seniors#post-1341640 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 11:33:53 +0000 Neel 1341640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yes!! Perfectly suited for the occasion! You look lovely </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-the-seniors#post-1341632 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 11:04:32 +0000 Deborah 1341632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gryffin, thanks so much!&nbsp; I had to give you a "Therapy" button because your kind words really fed my soul:)&nbsp; It is an awesome dress.&nbsp; I have another Metalicus dress waiting patiently in the wardrobe for the warm weather, and a draped top on it's way to me...Im addicted:)</p> <p>Missey, thank you.&nbsp; I was really hoping I had managed to create a conservative version of 'me'.&nbsp; And you are right about the booties.&nbsp; I think this is going to be a long and satisfying love affair:)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-the-seniors#post-1341624 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 10:30:55 +0000 Missey 1341624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfect outfit for a more conservative bunch while remaining so very you!&nbsp; I love it!&nbsp; How did you ever get dressed without those booties? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-the-seniors#post-1341623 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 10:24:47 +0000 gryffin 1341623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deborah - this outfit was perfect.&nbsp; I love how the zips on the pockets were black which just make it so perfect with the dress.&nbsp; That has to be one of my favorite dresses on you, uber flattering and stylish but always a little edgy.&nbsp; It's everything about why I love this palate and minimalist style, the impression is very classy profession woman but my focus in on you, not the outfit.&nbsp; I think of it as the "jewel box" concept&nbsp;- the setting is so perfect it vanishes and you just see what it showcases!!&nbsp; Kudos!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-the-seniors#post-1341617 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 09:26:36 +0000 Deborah 1341617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Ladies,</p> <p>Today I was guest speaker at a group that is predominantly made up of very senior aged people. I knew it would be a pretty conservative environment and wanted to make sure I dressed appropriately and with respect for the group.</p> <p>So I went with my Metalicus drape dress, which I felt till conveyed "me" and added a more conservative blazer, in grey to lighten the outfit.</p> <p>I must admit I have an association with public presentations and blazers (as in I always wear a blazer) But upon arrival I was pleased with my choice as the ladies were very smartly dressed (and dressed up) and many of the men were in suit and tie:). It was actually quite lovely to see.</p> <p>I was going to wear my black boyfriend blazer but I asked DH what he thought and he suggested that if they were filming (they were) or taking photos I might look like I was wrapped in a black cocoon! Now I thought that was quite cool, but decided adding something lighter would be a good idea and hence the grey blazer:). </p> <p>And on another note, it seems we are entering that time of year I always forget I love (stylewise). It's this season where I can wear tights/leggings and booties with a sleeveless (short sleeve) dress or tunic. Blazer gets worn to work and due it the morning but comes off for the afternoon:). Wohoo.</p> <p>So what do you think, did the outfit work? In your opinion does it tick the boxes for appropriateness for the event?</p> <p>And while I wasn't specifically adjusting my style for loved ones... I kind if was:). </p> <p>Thanks for looking:)</p> <p>xxxDeborah</p> <p>Pics taken after work on the evening so sorry for poor lighting:( </p>