https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-granny-chic-2 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 16 May 2026 04:15:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-granny-chic-2#post-1593813 Wed, 16 Dec 2015 09:36:50 +0000 Deborah 1593813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much for the feedback lovely ladies. &nbsp;And Lyn67 I love your waterfall jacket :)</p> <p>I am keen to try a white top underneath and play with the textural elements. &nbsp;My black Kaffy Cami that I'm wearing in these WIW pics is now avail in white (#1).. so tempting, but I do have other white tops to try:)</p> <p>I must admit that I do like it a lot over the black and the somewhat conflicting necklines is interesting to my eye. &nbsp;The drama of the light and dark together really appeals to me so I will continue to play and see what I can come up with. &nbsp;</p> <p>xxx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-granny-chic-2#post-1593593 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 14:46:47 +0000 lyn67 1593593@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hope you don't mind me saying, to me, looking closer it' s a bit granny indeed:-) but <b>still gorgeous in the outfit&nbsp;</b>as all the other pieces are artsy and avant garde(for me:-)) that I even had to question my own considerations:-). <br />To be fair, I quite love the quasi spider web pattern and &nbsp;as you said it, too-black would be a no brain-but for white I did have to look twice and to weigh in. Generally, I think &nbsp; a more angular and stric geometric pattern would be easier for "degrannyfying" the whites:-).<br />In fact I have had this same dilemma all my life with WHITE crocheted toppers for summer, which I always would have loved to own. I wanted one airiest possible &nbsp;and searched for the perfect weight and pattern for sooo long and then settled for this one below which is kind of a sparse bouclé-but still not airy enough. Good for spring, but heavy for summer:-(.&nbsp; </p> <p>ETA. I personally quite love the sharp contrast between the bl&amp;w like you did here!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-granny-chic-2#post-1593591 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 14:10:08 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1593591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No granny look here! &nbsp;I do agree with Angie as I too thought the black was a bit harsh with the romantic feel of the crochet. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-granny-chic-2#post-1593581 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 13:19:05 +0000 Janet 1593581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that no granny effect is in sight. Ditto to Suz and Sara L's remarks. </p> <p>I have a similar reaction to crochet, but I wound up buying a beautiful lace top in Amsterdam that I layer over a tank and wear with dark jeans as a dressy-casual outfit. The way you style this makes all the difference. I think it has a more artsy-slight boho feel than granny. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-granny-chic-2#post-1593576 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:30:21 +0000 Rubygirl 1593576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love crochet things. Now having said this, I suggest what Suz and the a few others have echoed.&nbsp;<br />It is definitely not granny looking. Love your black toenails by the way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-granny-chic-2#post-1593557 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 10:50:07 +0000 Karie 1593557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well quite honestly, I love it! I've read some of the other suggestions and I like them, but I think your outfit looks great as is. I like the sharp contrast of black/white, modern/retro with no granny in sight. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-granny-chic-2#post-1593543 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 08:52:53 +0000 Kiwimom 1593543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To me it does seem a bit grannyish, but agree with other comments and would love to see you wear it with white. Think that would look awesome. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-granny-chic-2#post-1593507 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 04:51:03 +0000 anne 1593507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it over the black and like it better than the way the model is wearing it.<br />I think the fitted sleeves help a lot in making it not "granny-ish". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-granny-chic-2#post-1593495 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 03:55:02 +0000 CocoLion 1593495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it. &nbsp;It looks like abstract crotchet. &nbsp;I think it looks better on you than the model. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-granny-chic-2#post-1593494 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 03:53:06 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1593494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's very cool looking on you, Deb. To me it looks a little boho, which is a departure for you, so I would call it a wild card and enjoy the different feel it brings to your more architectural style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-granny-chic-2#post-1593466 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 02:24:44 +0000 Anonymous 1593466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On my phone, this looks great!<br /> I think of the crocket as Organic rather than granny. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-granny-chic-2#post-1593452 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 01:11:36 +0000 DonnaF 1593452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't/won't see granny/tablecloth -- unless you wear a matching jacket of clear plastic on top! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-granny-chic-2#post-1593445 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 00:40:23 +0000 Angie 1593445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't read the comments, but FWIW think the topper has potential over a column of white or silver grey. The black looks too harsh with the texture and colour of the piece.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-granny-chic-2#post-1593430 Mon, 14 Dec 2015 23:19:58 +0000 Cococat 1593430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks more spider web than granny crotchet to me. </p> <p>The way it's shown on Motto is very unappealing to my eye but you have made it look interesting against the all black. I like the high contrast. I'm not so sure how it would go with all white though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-granny-chic-2#post-1593367 Mon, 14 Dec 2015 19:07:20 +0000 Elizabeth P 1593367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would also like to see this over white, so that it creates texture in your outfit, rather than a lot of movement/business, which it does over black.&nbsp; I'm also not sure these are the best pants with it... a lot of volume right in the hip area :)</p> <p>But no tablecloth, and I definitely think you can make it fit with your wardrobe and style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-granny-chic-2#post-1593363 Mon, 14 Dec 2015 18:54:25 +0000 Anonymous 1593363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely not granny on you.&nbsp; I saw a lot of these last summer on younger women, but they were more reminiscent of a lace table cloth than yours is.&nbsp; Cute with jeans&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-granny-chic-2#post-1593332 Mon, 14 Dec 2015 17:07:24 +0000 AviaMariah 1593332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it. &nbsp;I think it looks like a spider web. &nbsp;Definitely not granny. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-granny-chic-2#post-1593327 Mon, 14 Dec 2015 16:45:04 +0000 Sara L. 1593327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the abstract pattern of the knit takes it out of granny territory.&nbsp; Now if it was crocheted with granny squares, it would be a different story.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-granny-chic-2#post-1593322 Mon, 14 Dec 2015 16:39:10 +0000 Anonymous 1593322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Suz said...I think I would love it over an all white look. I love the shape for you and I don't see Granny! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-granny-chic-2#post-1593258 Mon, 14 Dec 2015 13:24:18 +0000 Suz 1593258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I'd like it a lot with an all white or light silver outfit. For me the contrast is a bit high here. Yet I really like the overall idea and as Beth Ann says -- a 3rd piece for hot weather? No brainer to try it!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-granny-chic-2#post-1593254 Mon, 14 Dec 2015 12:31:29 +0000 Beth Ann 1593254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the abstract patten of the knit alot. &nbsp;The shape is flattering, and the design is a real HEWI -- a third piece for hot weather!</p> <p>It would look amazing in a white-out outfit, too! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-granny-chic-2#post-1593242 Mon, 14 Dec 2015 12:06:08 +0000 Brooklyn 1593242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I too am attracted to crochet, but wonder if it is my style. I have a white crochet dress that I have mixed feelings about!</p> <p>But I digress. I agree it is different look for you but I&nbsp;like it. It looks more like a fine filigree type lace than crochet. And once again it looks better on you than it does on the model. </p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-granny-chic-2#post-1593235 Mon, 14 Dec 2015 11:25:45 +0000 Momo 1593235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like it . It is pretty but on you it also had that sculptural quality. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-granny-chic-2#post-1593226 Mon, 14 Dec 2015 10:13:30 +0000 Astrid 1593226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To me the vibe is a lot more romantic, retro and "frilly" than I expected to see on you... So I was a bit taken aback at first. But it does work better at second glance and I can see it being useful for work. It definitely doesn't scream Deborah to me though. </p> <p>ETA<br /> I think one thing that would change the look of it a lot was if the hems had some kind of clean finish. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-granny-chic-2#post-1593225 Mon, 14 Dec 2015 10:11:42 +0000 Anonymous 1593225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't say that I love it. &nbsp;I think it is the color, but I can't say exactly why I don't like it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-granny-chic-2#post-1593224 Mon, 14 Dec 2015 10:00:54 +0000 Deborah 1593224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Fabbers,</p> <p>I have a bit of a negative association with anything that looks like crochet. Yet, at the same time, I am strongly attracted to it. lol</p> <p>I wore this to work at the store today. &nbsp;The top and jacket are new additions and the jacket was purchased to lighten up my black when working in store. &nbsp;The design is me, but the 'net' effect &nbsp;was something I had to think about quite a bit as I didn't want to look like I was wearing my Grandmothers table cloth lol. &nbsp;In black it would be a no brainer but there is something about the lighter tone. &nbsp;Anyway I decided I liked it and it will layer well over so much of my black and some of my whites.</p> <p>Thanks for looking, love to know what you think.</p> <p>xxx Deborah</p>