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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: WIW: Frumpy or not, here I come... https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-frumpy-or-not-here-i-come Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:44:09 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Anonymous on "WIW: Frumpy or not, here I come..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-frumpy-or-not-here-i-come/page/2#post-1068413 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 14:30:15 +0000 Anonymous 1068413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think you are expecting too much out of a standard office outfit. It would be great if we all could be in character 24/7. I truly envy those, who work independently and can do so. I know I would love to dress like an anime character, but I can't. I'm an accountant, with a corporate job. You are a lawyer, who needs to look "lawyer-y" now, at your current position. If I were you, I would reset your quest for UWP in everything. That is going to make your life much easier. I think your definition of frumpy is "not UWP" and that is really a tall order. Anonymous on "WIW: Frumpy or not, here I come..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-frumpy-or-not-here-i-come/page/2#post-1068387 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 14:01:13 +0000 Anonymous 1068387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I too would feel frumpy. Your outfit doesn't look frumpy. Not at all. Personally, I just wouldn't feel like me. Hmmmmm.... i just realized that any time I don't feel like me I feel frumpy. I agree that structure would help. I have a jean jacket that provides structure but is so incredibly comfortable I wear it all the time. I tried on 100's of jean jackets that were too stiff for me. Obviously you can't wear a jean jacket with this outfit but there has to be some kind of topper with enough stretch so you feel comfortable and still feel like yourself. catgirl on "WIW: Frumpy or not, here I come..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-frumpy-or-not-here-i-come/page/2#post-1068178 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 05:55:49 +0000 catgirl 1068178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Marley and others, I think you're right - it's not so much the unstructured as the topper part.  I do need pants that aren't skinnies and can be worn with regular shoes for long days when boots get tiring after 11 hours.  But styling them is a challenge when I need to be unrestricted on top as well.  I will have to ponder what kinds of tops will both look and feel like me, but still be comfy and unrestrictive... Greyscale on "WIW: Frumpy or not, here I come..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-frumpy-or-not-here-i-come/page/2#post-1068164 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 05:23:41 +0000 Greyscale 1068164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have the same cardigan! Great look. cciele on "WIW: Frumpy or not, here I come..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-frumpy-or-not-here-i-come/page/2#post-1068156 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 05:13:00 +0000 cciele 1068156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think AJ's onto something... Una, do you feel frumpy when all pieces you wear are basically unstructured? Firecracker (Sharan) on "WIW: Frumpy or not, here I come..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-frumpy-or-not-here-i-come/page/2#post-1068153 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 05:11:18 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1068153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Like others, I don't see this outfit as frumpy. I wonder if ponte pants in a trouser style just have that feel to them, because they're a traditional pant style that feel like sweatpants--two items than can feel quite frumpy indeed. I have a pair of ponte trousers I just bought this fall, by Vince Camuto, with narrow legs and a slim but not tight fit. I thought about taking them on my trip to Ireland, but I passed them up for my black slouchy skinnies with zippered pockets and blingy pocket flaps that can be tucked in and hidden away or left out. My reasoning: While I was on vacation, I didn't want to feel like I was dressing for work! And, although the Vince Camuto ponte pants are comfy and I think they look good, I don't really feel fab in them. Marley on "WIW: Frumpy or not, here I come..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-frumpy-or-not-here-i-come/page/2#post-1068140 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 04:48:49 +0000 Marley 1068140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Basic black trousers tend to give me the hives because I immediately feel frumpy in them - so, I think I know where you're coming from.  I would also guess that wearing a cardigan with them - even an All Saints cardigan - might take me further into the frumpy dumps.  However, like others have said - the boots are saving this outfit.  In the future I think I'd try a topper that is something other than a cardigan - perhaps something that has more structure in it to balance out the knit of the pants?  (I don't really know what I'm talking about.) catgirl on "WIW: Frumpy or not, here I come..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-frumpy-or-not-here-i-come/page/2#post-1068137 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 04:43:24 +0000 catgirl 1068137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I need to think this out! I would love this on someone else so why don't I love it on me? Or is it the shift in life that is making me assume I am no longer edgy and cool? Oooh, deep! Must ponder. Thank you all for pushing me along the journey. Neel on "WIW: Frumpy or not, here I come..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-frumpy-or-not-here-i-come/page/2#post-1068130 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 04:36:36 +0000 Neel 1068130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think this is classic (cardigan, trousers) with an edge (gold booties).  I am not exactly sure what frumpy means but I don't think this is what it is because you look good :) And for 11 hours at work, your body deserves comfort which is what I see here! Mochi on "WIW: Frumpy or not, here I come..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-frumpy-or-not-here-i-come/page/2#post-1068039 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 03:11:05 +0000 Mochi 1068039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look great, not frumpy at all. MsMary on "WIW: Frumpy or not, here I come..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-frumpy-or-not-here-i-come/page/2#post-1068035 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 03:03:20 +0000 MsMary 1068035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ "Frump." You keep using this word.  I do not believe it means what you think it means. ;) Jaime on "WIW: Frumpy or not, here I come..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-frumpy-or-not-here-i-come/page/2#post-1068034 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 03:01:57 +0000 Jaime 1068034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ There you go again with your frumpy self perception. Look in the mirror and say three times I am not frumpy! Una, you are not frumpy! Deborah on "WIW: Frumpy or not, here I come..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-frumpy-or-not-here-i-come/page/2#post-1067892 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 01:13:26 +0000 Deborah 1067892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I share your fear of frump.  I wear a similar pair of trousers for the office (I am wearing them in my post today) and I am very aware that the wrong pairings will send the look into frumpsville.  They are brilliant for work wear but I don't wear them anywhere else.  My eye is still very much in preference of a skinny leg and I think this has a lot to do with how I view these pants. I see no frump here at all.  Your look is simply just a little more conventional for your work life.  The cardigan looks brilliant and I think you have achieved a professional, modern look with interest. Transcona Shannon on "WIW: Frumpy or not, here I come..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-frumpy-or-not-here-i-come/page/2#post-1067886 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 01:08:56 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1067886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Is this an edgy outfit? No. Is this a flattering, stylish and totally appropriate outfit for the occasion. You betcha. No frump factor. Suz on "WIW: Frumpy or not, here I come..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-frumpy-or-not-here-i-come/page/2#post-1067782 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 00:05:21 +0000 Suz 1067782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What Zap said!!  You look great, Una. Not frumpy, not grumpy. Not stumpy. Not lumpy. Not jumpy. Not schlumpy.  Mo on "WIW: Frumpy or not, here I come..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-frumpy-or-not-here-i-come/page/2#post-1067772 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 00:00:02 +0000 Mo 1067772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ditto Zap and Diana.  That said, I don't think I've ever had or worn 'basic black trousers' and so I could see how they might feel frumpy.  Comfort is king whenever we are talking over 10 hours at work.  Trust me, I know all too well ;)  minimalist on "WIW: Frumpy or not, here I come..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-frumpy-or-not-here-i-come/page/2#post-1067704 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 22:27:55 +0000 minimalist 1067704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Does something else about them feel frumpy to you, that we can't see? Are they pilling? Diana on "WIW: Frumpy or not, here I come..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-frumpy-or-not-here-i-come/page/2#post-1067691 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 22:19:22 +0000 Diana 1067691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I see no frump.  They just look like black trousers to me.  So, yes, not exactly edgy but definitely not frumpy either. Anonymous on "WIW: Frumpy or not, here I come..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-frumpy-or-not-here-i-come/page/2#post-1067688 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 22:18:25 +0000 Anonymous 1067688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Those are black trousers, they are neither frumpy or cool, they are just your basic black pant to me. I think it looks great. Robidi on "WIW: Frumpy or not, here I come..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-frumpy-or-not-here-i-come/page/2#post-1067687 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 22:18:22 +0000 Robidi 1067687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ No frump, in my opinion, and my frump radar is pretty sensitive :) Makrame on "WIW: Frumpy or not, here I come..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-frumpy-or-not-here-i-come#post-1067686 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 22:18:13 +0000 Makrame 1067686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think you look good!  To me, the booties and cardigan bring enough coolness to this outfit, and if it feels really comfortable, that's a great bonus! Janet on "WIW: Frumpy or not, here I come..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-frumpy-or-not-here-i-come#post-1067684 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 22:17:09 +0000 Janet 1067684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ha! Grump and frump, that sounds like a bad combination. Seriously, I am with the camp that does not see anything frumpy in this. Is it maybe because they feel a bit like the dreaded "stretch pants" of years gone by? They don't look like it, but I can understand. AJ on "WIW: Frumpy or not, here I come..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-frumpy-or-not-here-i-come#post-1067680 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 22:15:21 +0000 AJ 1067680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This looks perfectly fine, Una.  Maybe you are confusing frumpy with lack of structure.  All the pieces are soft.  Perhaps a crisp item via belt, or blazer, or button down would make you feel better? catgirl on "WIW: Frumpy or not, here I come..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-frumpy-or-not-here-i-come#post-1067670 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 22:12:06 +0000 catgirl 1067670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow, my face is grumpy here! I'm halfway through the day and the comfort factor is trumping grump and frump feelings. Will need to find other ways to feel stylish in them! Caro in Oz on "WIW: Frumpy or not, here I come..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-frumpy-or-not-here-i-come#post-1067668 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 22:11:54 +0000 Caro in Oz 1067668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think I know what you mean - I SEE no frump but I would FEEL frump if I wore them - maybe they would BE frumpy if I wore them. For me it isn't to do with comfort because I have harem pants that are really comfortable yet never feel frumpy. If you work this out let me know :) Astrid on "WIW: Frumpy or not, here I come..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-frumpy-or-not-here-i-come#post-1067648 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 22:00:06 +0000 Astrid 1067648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I don't see any frump either. It's fab! minimalist on "WIW: Frumpy or not, here I come..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-frumpy-or-not-here-i-come#post-1067633 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 21:44:47 +0000 minimalist 1067633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Are you talking about clothes here? Because I can't take my eyes off your fabulous hair. rachylou on "WIW: Frumpy or not, here I come..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-frumpy-or-not-here-i-come#post-1067631 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 21:44:19 +0000 rachylou 1067631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Zero frump! shemarie on "WIW: Frumpy or not, here I come..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-frumpy-or-not-here-i-come#post-1067616 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 21:34:10 +0000 shemarie 1067616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ To quote Inigo Montoya, "I do not think that word means what you think it means!"  If this is frumpy, then I want to be frumpy too, Una.  Because frumpy must clearly be the new edgy chic. Debra on "WIW: Frumpy or not, here I come..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-frumpy-or-not-here-i-come#post-1067454 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 19:02:47 +0000 Debra 1067454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ponte pants are just a comfy classic and you have taken them up to Fabulous. I love that cardi and those boots are delicious