https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-go-big-or-go-home Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 14 May 2026 02:48:24 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-go-big-or-go-home#post-1405635 Fri, 05 Dec 2014 03:11:06 +0000 Vicki 1405635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, yeah! &nbsp;Red, white and black, look fab every time. &nbsp;Add the graphic pattern and it's off the charts. &nbsp;Love the red lippie, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-go-big-or-go-home#post-1405631 Fri, 05 Dec 2014 03:04:20 +0000 Karie 1405631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the subtle pattern mixing, and that is a gorgeous skirt. Red is a perfect color for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-go-big-or-go-home#post-1405619 Fri, 05 Dec 2014 01:53:42 +0000 SarahTheWhite 1405619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this on you SO much! The pattern of the skirt is so gorgeous, and I agree with Elizabeth - the houndstooth pattern of the cuffs is a really interesting pattern play with the skirt. I also agree with others that while bold, it is not over the top. You can pull off the high contrast so beautifully. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-go-big-or-go-home#post-1405618 Fri, 05 Dec 2014 01:51:51 +0000 Sveta 1405618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think you ever going to blend into a woodwork even if you wear all black!<br />This red is spectacular on you and the skirt is super fun. Booties look quite fine here and yay for happy feet! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-go-big-or-go-home#post-1405614 Fri, 05 Dec 2014 01:28:51 +0000 unfrumped 1405614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super fab skirt, both the fit and the pattern. <br />(says to self, I don't need more pencil skirts...) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-go-big-or-go-home#post-1405613 Fri, 05 Dec 2014 01:26:50 +0000 deb 1405613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><i></i> I<i> </i>do not think this is 'in your face'. It is so 'you' and I love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-go-big-or-go-home#post-1405594 Fri, 05 Dec 2014 00:17:08 +0000 thimblelina 1405594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are your power colors! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-go-big-or-go-home#post-1405572 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 23:39:31 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1405572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks beautiful! So polished and cheerful. I love the black and white lining on the jacket showing with the turned up sleeves--very nice, with the black and white skirt. Part of what makes your outfits so lovely on you is that you get the fit and proportions just right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-go-big-or-go-home#post-1405521 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 22:33:40 +0000 Robidi 1405521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great combination! &nbsp;I love these colors together </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-go-big-or-go-home#post-1405419 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 19:21:10 +0000 Beth Ann 1405419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a fabulous skirt, Shannon!&nbsp; It's bold, but in a classic shape, and oh so flattering.&nbsp; Red is a great choice for the holidays, and this jacket is fab, but practical --- having stretch and a pants/skirt silhouette is a double win in my mind!</p> <p>No worries about the shoes --- they are modern and sleek enough.&nbsp; They don't have to be the star of the outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-go-big-or-go-home#post-1405409 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 19:03:16 +0000 Sal 1405409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is a great look, I love the boldness of it, but it is still a classic look. </p> <p>I think the shoes work well, they are the right weight visually, not too refined and not too chunky. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-go-big-or-go-home#post-1405403 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 18:48:45 +0000 Eliza 1405403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Love this graphic pattern amped up with red. You look beautiful, Shannon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-go-big-or-go-home#post-1405396 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 18:36:56 +0000 rachylou 1405396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great minds think alike! I think red and black is *it* at the moment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-go-big-or-go-home#post-1405377 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 17:55:46 +0000 abc 1405377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Black, white and red. One of my favorite color combos of all time. &nbsp;And you incorporated a blazer, another fave of mine. &nbsp;What's not to love? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-go-big-or-go-home#post-1405296 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 16:05:58 +0000 Astrid 1405296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the skirt! Blazer is nice too. Great look, Shannon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-go-big-or-go-home#post-1405291 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 15:59:54 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1405291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie - I think these red specs are one of my best/favorite purchases over the last couple of years. Makes me wonder why I waited so long... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-go-big-or-go-home#post-1405290 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 15:59:42 +0000 viva 1405290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great look, Shannon. The bold top balances the bold pattern. I always love your outfits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-go-big-or-go-home#post-1405287 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 15:57:55 +0000 Angie 1405287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous look&nbsp;and killer skirt.</p> <p>I LOVE those red specs and your longer fringe. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-go-big-or-go-home#post-1405276 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 15:51:37 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1405276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sterling - I'm glad to hear I'm not alone in loving black, white and red together, It's so "crisp".</p> <p>Daria - I completely sympathize with the loss of high heeled shoes. I used to be a heels girl but due to foot and knee issues in the last year, I have had to remove those from my closet. It's like losing a friend...but I'm slowly finding very comfortable footwear that works. It just takes more time. Hang in there :)</p> <p>Elizabeth - I think you and I both love wearing black and white equally. I totally adore the pop of houndstooth - it's like a little present under the fabric, you know?</p> <p>Suz - I think you're right Suz in that we've both fell in love and out of love with trousers at the same time. For me, much of that has to do with the ease of finding skirts that fit properly versus finding trousers that fit. And because in our cold and snowy winter climate, I find popping on tights and knee high winter boots less messy than worrying about trouser hems dragging through the slush.</p> <p>Lisa - I find Cleo hit and miss. They have seasons where everything looks like something my grandmother would wear and then they have seasons where I have trouble NOT buying everything. The one thing that doesn't change for me is that Cleo Petite fits my body perfectly every time.</p> <p>Thank you for your lovely comments Aubergine, Shevia, Neelie, Tracey and Jackie </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-go-big-or-go-home#post-1405230 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 14:44:01 +0000 Anonymous 1405230@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great blazer ! &nbsp;That will be a super-useful piece, I'm sure. &nbsp;Cleo seems to be a good resource for you, and every time you post a piece from that store, I think about checking it out next time I'm in the mall for work pieces. &nbsp;I'm into red now in a much bigger way than I ever have been - and part of it is due to posters like you in this forum......thanks for the inspiration:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-go-big-or-go-home#post-1405229 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 14:43:32 +0000 jackiec 1405229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very classic yet bright and fun. YLF (as usual ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-go-big-or-go-home#post-1405223 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 14:01:17 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1405223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great skirt and fabulous with the red blazer! Shoes are not at all dowdy... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-go-big-or-go-home#post-1405222 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 13:50:51 +0000 Neelie 1405222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the skirt and blazer combo. &nbsp;That shade of red is really good with your skin tone! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-go-big-or-go-home#post-1405211 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 13:26:09 +0000 Suz 1405211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, this is so interesting. If I recall correctly, you and I both fell in love with pants last year. And this year we are both enamoured of skirts! I am even finding ways to wear them for my work at home life. In my case the trick is that they have to be stretchy. If not, forget it.&nbsp;</p> <p>This one is super fun and the red looks wonderful on you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-go-big-or-go-home#post-1405207 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 13:17:32 +0000 Jaime 1405207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great skirt and the red is a shot of energy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-go-big-or-go-home#post-1405205 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 13:05:08 +0000 Anonymous 1405205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the new skirt and blazer! I was expecting something much flashier after reading the post, but this doesn't seem "in your face" at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-go-big-or-go-home#post-1405200 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:52:24 +0000 Elizabeth P 1405200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, this is fantastic Shannon.&nbsp; Right up my alley :)&nbsp; I don't think it's in your face, just bold.&nbsp; I love the houndstooth lining , and how it provides some subtle pattern mixing for extra interest.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-go-big-or-go-home#post-1405197 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:44:03 +0000 darla 1405197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this color combination&nbsp;! To me, the shoes look fine and blend with the dark hose. I know what you mean about shoes that are "feet friendly"--I have had to eliminate high heels from my closet and it can be challenging to find the right dressy comfortable shoe.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-go-big-or-go-home#post-1405196 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:40:45 +0000 Anonymous 1405196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love red, black, and white together so this is a winner by my standards. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-go-big-or-go-home#post-1405193 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:32:39 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1405193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This outfit is a bit "in your face" with it's bold colour combination and graphic pattern. Definitely not going to fade into the woodwork in this one!</p> <p>Today's outfit started with my new black and white graphic patterned ponte knit pencil skirt. I've fallen back in love with skirts and dresses this F/W season and have been looking for a winter weight ponte knit skirt that wasn't just black - something with a bit of interest - and I had hoped for some sort of black/white pattern. When this one showed up at Cleo Petite, I snagged it. The weight of this skirt (which is fully lined) is magnificent - nice and substantial. I love the white criss-cross pattern and the true midi length.</p> <p>To the skirt, I added my white drapey cross-front silk-blend tee to pull out the white in the skirt, and then topped that with my new bold red ponte blazer, also from Cleo Petite. I like that the length will work with both skirts and trousers alike and the blazer can be dressed up or down. And check out the lining in the close up photo - it's black/white houndstooth. How fun is that?</p> <p>To finish off the outfit, I went with semi-opaque black tights and my trusty/comfortable Clarks black shooties. These aren't the prettiest pair of shoes in my closet but hopefully they don't look dowdy. Happy feet is a major priority these days.</p> <p>Red specs, swipe of red lipstick and my black leather satchel handbag - and I'm ready to go.&nbsp;</p> <p>What do you think? does it all work? were the skirt and blazer wise additions to my closet? As always, all comment/suggestions welcome.</p> <p>Blazer and skirt: Cleo Petite<br />Tee: BCGB<br />Shoes: Clarks<br />Handbag: Danier Leather </p>