https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hopeful-update-for-an-old-favorite-denim-pencil Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:51:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hopeful-update-for-an-old-favorite-denim-pencil#post-1370176 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 01:39:24 +0000 Anonymous 1370176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much for all your insights and encouragement. I will wear some version of this outfit again as I am really enjoying this plaid shirt. I would not have thought of using cognac accessories if not for Angie's post. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hopeful-update-for-an-old-favorite-denim-pencil#post-1370171 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 01:30:09 +0000 merwoman 1370171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the colour palette - mostly blues with cognac hits and a dash of platinum blonde in your beautiful hair bringing out the white check in the shirt. Great tailoring on the jacket - you look fantastic and oh so current! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hopeful-update-for-an-old-favorite-denim-pencil#post-1370103 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 23:13:58 +0000 Lynne 1370103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love everything about this look, Joy!&nbsp; Your fabulous sunglasses, the interesting belt, and the blue with leather accents are fab to the power of fab.&nbsp; So glad you had this skirt lurking in your closet; yay for staples with wardrobe longevity! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hopeful-update-for-an-old-favorite-denim-pencil#post-1355094 Sun, 14 Sep 2014 06:35:09 +0000 thimblelina 1355094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That look could have been snatched off the rack this week, so good work! I like the flats but booties would be cute too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hopeful-update-for-an-old-favorite-denim-pencil#post-1355052 Sun, 14 Sep 2014 04:47:31 +0000 Day Vies 1355052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it both ways but I think you may have hit on the right note by suggesting booties. I feel like they would work better with #1 to balance the moto jacket. Everything works well together with #2. So I prefer #2 over #1 but I think #1 works and would come together very well with a bootie in a tough style to mimic the jacket's style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hopeful-update-for-an-old-favorite-denim-pencil#post-1355046 Sun, 14 Sep 2014 04:36:30 +0000 Neel 1355046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is just perfect Joy! The jacket and plaid shirt are brilliant with the skirt. I wouldn't change a thing ^_^ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hopeful-update-for-an-old-favorite-denim-pencil#post-1354998 Sun, 14 Sep 2014 02:43:06 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1354998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, no, Joy, that sounds indeed too long for the skirt. Fine with skinny jeans, as you say, though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hopeful-update-for-an-old-favorite-denim-pencil#post-1354994 Sun, 14 Sep 2014 02:40:08 +0000 Jaime 1354994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hopeful-update-for-an-old-favorite-denim-pencil#post-1354824 Sat, 13 Sep 2014 22:42:39 +0000 N-Marie 1354824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this looks great-both versions. It looks very pulled together with the topper. I don't think you need to wear a heel with that outfit unless you prefer it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hopeful-update-for-an-old-favorite-denim-pencil#post-1354812 Sat, 13 Sep 2014 22:29:02 +0000 Anonymous 1354812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joana, that is a good idea to have more holes added to this belt. The belt length needed is an odd one because they are high hip rather than at the waist. If at my natural waist, the skirt would be too short. If at hip level as I use for jeans, the belt is too long as you see here.<br /> Thank you everyone who commented. I'm glad that these old pieces are working in a new way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hopeful-update-for-an-old-favorite-denim-pencil#post-1354685 Sat, 13 Sep 2014 19:55:02 +0000 CocoLion 1354685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it. &nbsp;The bag, shoes and belt in cognac look so polished while not overdone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hopeful-update-for-an-old-favorite-denim-pencil#post-1354678 Sat, 13 Sep 2014 19:47:42 +0000 Tanya 1354678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this works very well.&nbsp; Great idea to update the skirt with a plaid shirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hopeful-update-for-an-old-favorite-denim-pencil#post-1354662 Sat, 13 Sep 2014 19:32:19 +0000 Joana 1354662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice outfit, I am not very fond of denim skirts, but you look awesome.<br />Maybe the belt could be altered by adding one more hole in it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hopeful-update-for-an-old-favorite-denim-pencil#post-1354658 Sat, 13 Sep 2014 19:29:21 +0000 Jules 1354658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You blow my mind with your fabness, Joy. I'd put you way younger than your age due to your current-seeming pieces and way of putting them together... And I love that you do it all on a reasonable budget! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hopeful-update-for-an-old-favorite-denim-pencil#post-1354637 Sat, 13 Sep 2014 18:53:54 +0000 unfrumped 1354637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the loafers you chose work great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hopeful-update-for-an-old-favorite-denim-pencil#post-1354617 Sat, 13 Sep 2014 18:23:29 +0000 Anonymous 1354617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The shirt tails are very long on this shirt. They seem ok when worn out with skinny jeans, but the back shirt tail reaching to below my knees and front hanging to the knee felt too long with the skirt. Maybe I need to experiment some more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hopeful-update-for-an-old-favorite-denim-pencil#post-1354560 Sat, 13 Sep 2014 17:19:10 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1354560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, this is a great look! I like it just as it is--no booties required. Your cognac loafers, bag and belt are terrific with the blues, and I love the moto jacket with the outfit. Since you're looking for a shorter belt, I wonder if the shirt is too long to wear out, with the jacket over it to provide structure? I could see a high-low hem beneath the jacket working nicely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hopeful-update-for-an-old-favorite-denim-pencil#post-1354527 Sat, 13 Sep 2014 16:02:53 +0000 Anonymous 1354527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your encouraging comments.<br /> Alana, a black pencil skirt could work just fine with a plaid shirt.<br /> Janet, Target has several plaid and checked shirts and tops right now, but I've seen some on sale on the Nordstrom site for great prices. I liked the colors of this one and that it is silky (polyester) for a dressier look than flannel. It runs big and is very long ( assymetrical hem) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hopeful-update-for-an-old-favorite-denim-pencil#post-1354524 Sat, 13 Sep 2014 15:55:38 +0000 celia 1354524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this. I think you updated your denim skirt very very successfully. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hopeful-update-for-an-old-favorite-denim-pencil#post-1354512 Sat, 13 Sep 2014 15:40:12 +0000 Janet 1354512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it! Target does great plaid shirts, don't they? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hopeful-update-for-an-old-favorite-denim-pencil#post-1354510 Sat, 13 Sep 2014 15:38:37 +0000 Anonymous 1354510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This totally works! You look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hopeful-update-for-an-old-favorite-denim-pencil#post-1354501 Sat, 13 Sep 2014 15:27:58 +0000 Alana in Canada 1354501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This makes me wish I could do all I need to do to copy you immediately!&nbsp;<br />(Return black pencil skirt at one store, pick up denim pencil skirt at another, buy loafers, buy moto jacket. I have a plaid shirt.)<br />YLF. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hopeful-update-for-an-old-favorite-denim-pencil#post-1354497 Sat, 13 Sep 2014 15:18:17 +0000 Anonymous 1354497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really nice, modern and polished. And I don't mind that belt the way it is, either! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hopeful-update-for-an-old-favorite-denim-pencil#post-1354490 Sat, 13 Sep 2014 15:07:20 +0000 Angie 1354490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are super cute as always. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hopeful-update-for-an-old-favorite-denim-pencil#post-1354458 Sat, 13 Sep 2014 14:27:31 +0000 Carla 1354458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the jeans with plaid combination, and the cognac accents. The loafers are better than ok...I think booties would the the 'expected thing' so the loafers are a little more fun. The jacket is a bit dark (but by no means bad!) I'd like to see a little more contrast between the skirt and jacket. Your white leather bomber? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hopeful-update-for-an-old-favorite-denim-pencil#post-1354457 Sat, 13 Sep 2014 14:27:05 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1354457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, a definite modern take on denim skirt! &nbsp;Great job Joy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hopeful-update-for-an-old-favorite-denim-pencil#post-1354455 Sat, 13 Sep 2014 14:26:00 +0000 Suz 1354455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, you look amazing in this!! So current and fun!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hopeful-update-for-an-old-favorite-denim-pencil#post-1354441 Sat, 13 Sep 2014 14:04:41 +0000 Anonymous 1354441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Goodness, you look very up to date and modern in this Joy! I love the midi length of your skirt. The brown belt and pointy shoes look great and the twill moto jacket is really terrific, a more than adequate substitute. Wow. *plonk* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hopeful-update-for-an-old-favorite-denim-pencil#post-1354432 Sat, 13 Sep 2014 13:56:15 +0000 Anonymous 1354432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After seeing Angie's denim skirt post, I tried to update mine with plaid, cognac-like accessories and pointy toed loafers. I didn't have a bomber that worked so used a twill moto jacket. Does this work? Would booties with a bit of a heel be better than the flats? Yes, I need to shop for a shorter belt!<br /> The pieces are all several years old except for the plaid shirt (Target). Does it look ok for a casual day? Your thoughts and suggestions are appreciated! </p>