https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hanging-out-with-the-rule-breaking-crowd Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:13:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hanging-out-with-the-rule-breaking-crowd#post-678126 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 23:58:59 +0000 Aida 678126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You gotta know your rules to break 'em Love this outfit, Rae! I realllyyyy dig the idea of a blazer-blouse twinset, now that's some matchy-matchy I can get behind. I agree with Elizabeth that the fitted blazer is enough waist definition, especially coupled with the slim skirt and the little peek of knees. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hanging-out-with-the-rule-breaking-crowd#post-677344 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 01:42:21 +0000 JulieJohn 677344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Serenity NOW! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hanging-out-with-the-rule-breaking-crowd#post-677148 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 20:40:18 +0000 rae 677148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you! I was not 100% sure of this outfit when I left this morning - but you don't know until you try, I guess. </p> <p>JulieJohn, I'm glad you like the RaeCam. :)</p> <p>Elizabeth, that is a good point about the blazer. I think I said this very thing to Shannon about her leather jacket, yet it did not occur to me for myself. It's good to know there's an easy way out of the belt/tuck rut. </p> <p>Claire, I *love* thinking of this as a "twin set." It helps me feel more confident that the look is firmly grounded in a preppy fashion lexicon. </p> <p>MaryK, far be it for me to be happy you missed out on a return, but I WILL say I'm very glad this blazer showed up at the swap!</p> <p>ETA: I forgot to post this yesterday, but here's a pic of my leather choker inspiration. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hanging-out-with-the-rule-breaking-crowd#post-677137 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 20:26:59 +0000 CocoLion 677137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You would certainly catch my eye / turn my head in this outfit! The mixture of rugged with dressy is very Rae. Love your new choker, didn't get to mention that when I saw it the first time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hanging-out-with-the-rule-breaking-crowd#post-677126 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 20:09:15 +0000 Anonymous 677126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You broke the rules quite fashionably. Great job! Love the boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hanging-out-with-the-rule-breaking-crowd#post-677117 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 20:00:19 +0000 ironkurtin 677117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That cobalt jacket is so stunning on you, Rae. Seriously amazing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hanging-out-with-the-rule-breaking-crowd#post-677050 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 17:48:38 +0000 Anonymous 677050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I can't wait until it is boot weather. This looks great and I am going to steal some elements from this as inspiration. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hanging-out-with-the-rule-breaking-crowd#post-677022 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 16:46:51 +0000 MsMary 677022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SO FAB!! I am super happy now that I didn't get that jacket returned to F21 in time, because it NEEDED to be in your closet!! *happy sigh*</p> <p>And that necklace? Amahzing!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hanging-out-with-the-rule-breaking-crowd#post-677016 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 16:43:14 +0000 citygirldc 677016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rock on! Gosh I miss wearing boots. Okay, I am now officially ready for the Fall/Winter season. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hanging-out-with-the-rule-breaking-crowd#post-676991 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 16:27:23 +0000 Kiwichik 676991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love, love, love the rule breaking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hanging-out-with-the-rule-breaking-crowd#post-676906 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:16:18 +0000 Transcona Shannon 676906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a visual feast for the eyes Rae! Love this combination of colour with neutral stripes with lace up kick-a** boots! You go girl!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hanging-out-with-the-rule-breaking-crowd#post-676900 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:12:15 +0000 Anonymous 676900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't even miss your waist! I love the Manidipa inspired take on a cobalt twin-set too, perfect with a B &amp; W skirt. Boots and bag are such a yummy, leathery brown! *swoon*<br /> Have a happy day! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hanging-out-with-the-rule-breaking-crowd#post-676899 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:11:48 +0000 Sunita 676899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look smashing in that shade of blue, and I love the color-mixing and fab boots! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hanging-out-with-the-rule-breaking-crowd#post-676897 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:10:44 +0000 Aziraphale 676897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, you look smashing as usual! There's nothing unprofessional about those flat boots. And the cobalt blazer is fitted, so it defines your waist. </p> <p>I dig your leather choker, too. It's like a little belt for your neck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hanging-out-with-the-rule-breaking-crowd#post-676895 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:10:00 +0000 JulieJohn 676895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What the stylish Warrior Princess wears to a board meeting! I think you pull off the disparate elements with panache. Love the choker, understated cool. You can personal-shop for me anytime! Also enjoy the Rae's-eye-view perspective in #4. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hanging-out-with-the-rule-breaking-crowd#post-676888 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:04:48 +0000 Glory 676888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it. Coveting the boots! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hanging-out-with-the-rule-breaking-crowd#post-676880 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:59:18 +0000 Angie 676880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You break your own rules with the best of them.</p> <p>KILLER. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hanging-out-with-the-rule-breaking-crowd#post-676878 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:58:01 +0000 rae 676878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Blue with black with brown, no waist marker/belt/tuck, flats at work and with a pencil skirt... I guess I was feeling rebellious today. </p> <p>Manidipa had suggested I try the cobalt blazer layered over a cobalt shirt, and the rest fell into place. It's not the most summer of outfits, but mine is not the most summery of personalities. I'm hoping the look is a little preppy/Ralph Lauren and not just a strange, discordant mishmosh of rugged and dressy elements.</p> <p>F21 knit blazer - YLF swap party<br /> Theory cobalt shirt - flea market<br /> Talbots skirt - flea market<br /> Perlina bag - Goodwill<br /> Leather choker - flea market<br /> Frye Jenna Cap Toe boots - Amazon </p>