https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-how-did-i-do Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:23:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-how-did-i-do#post-718893 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 07:29:35 +0000 Kiwibird 718893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You did great Ann!! Love the outfit - and I'm going to copy it tomorrow. Like you I've never felt comfortable in a dress shirt but you've inspired me to give my white button down (the only button down I have) another try! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-how-did-i-do#post-718772 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 02:31:18 +0000 Carole 718772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfit, and you will get loads of use from your new jacket. Love the necklace with this, too, perfect choice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-how-did-i-do#post-718769 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 02:29:15 +0000 Ann in New England 718769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Charmian, thanks for trying to express it. I was thinking that maybe the proportions were off from the ideal -- I'm sure there's some mathematical formula that we could apply to figure it out. However, I'm not going to sweat it. It is unlikely that I will be standing still in a pose while wearing this, so I doubt anyone will notice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-how-did-i-do#post-718761 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 02:15:10 +0000 Charmian 718761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nope, still can't figure it out. I think maybe my eye is not used to the high contrast from jacket to shirt to pants. Not to imply it looks bad, just that my eye needs some honing!</p> <p>Regardless, I like this outfit a lot and want to copy it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-how-did-i-do#post-718741 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 01:15:41 +0000 mrseccentric 718741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like a lot! nothing brilliant to say, except if this is you starting your journey, it won't be too long before you're knocking all our socks off! Have fun, steph </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-how-did-i-do#post-718658 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:06:07 +0000 lynn 718658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfit and the necklace is perfect with it! And on your first WIW--good job! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-how-did-i-do#post-718599 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:58:41 +0000 KathyL 718599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great first WIW! i think you did great. A nice, classic look. I agree with Beth Ann about scrunching the sleeves of the jacket. Great necklace too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-how-did-i-do#post-718548 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 21:35:42 +0000 BethL 718548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Ann - Great outfit! I'm a newbie, too, and I'm in New England (I live outside of Boston). I've been lurking for some time, but I've only recently gotten active in the forums. My denim jacket is one of my favorite pieces, and I think it was probably the first item of clothing I bought after I found YLF. I'm also a recent convert to white button downs, and I've discovered that I really like the look. I haven't graduated to tucking them in yet, but maybe soon I'll try the semi-tuck. I love your necklace; that just makes your outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-how-did-i-do#post-718534 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 21:16:44 +0000 Sheila 718534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice look! You did good! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-how-did-i-do#post-718531 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 21:13:11 +0000 JR 718531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You done good girl! I have my eyes peeled for a denim jacket so I can imitate you. And I'm due for more white blouses too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-how-did-i-do#post-718513 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 20:52:50 +0000 Ann in New England 718513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much, everyone. You've boosted my confidence in a big way. I especially want to thank CocoLion -- I have never been told I have long legs before, woo hoo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-how-did-i-do#post-718423 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:09:42 +0000 Anonymous 718423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice outfit! I especially love the necklace. Good job. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-how-did-i-do#post-718418 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:05:15 +0000 jayne 718418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Classic and stylish, very nice! welcome to YLF </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-how-did-i-do#post-718404 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:50:10 +0000 catgirl 718404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice! The shoes are a bit startling for me because we are no longer in sandal weather, but I'm glad you are. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-how-did-i-do#post-718397 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:39:19 +0000 CocoLion 718397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome Ann in New England, I don't think we've had the pleasure of meeting yet.</p> <p>I think this works really well. The proportions are just right. I might add that you have gorgeous long legs!</p> <p>Denise / CocoLion </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-how-did-i-do#post-718390 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:35:40 +0000 Ingunn 718390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like that shirt/denim jacket combo on you! The necklace is perfect too. I think I would experiment with the shoes a little, but the ones you have are perfectly all right, too. </p> <p>Isn't this fun? I've only been here a few weeks myself, but YLF is already so valuable to me. Welcome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-how-did-i-do#post-718379 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:20:20 +0000 Beth Ann 718379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done, Ann! This is crisp but casual, and I love the denim-y tones in the necklace. </p> <p>I think the proportions (jacket and shirt length) are working fine here. If anything, I'd try folding back the cuffs of the shirt over the jacket and scrunching sleeves. I believe that Angie has a "tutorial" in the archives, and Rae posted her version a couple of months ago, as well.</p> <p>You look terrific, and you nailed the fit of your garments perfectly, which is so key to looking and feeling fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-how-did-i-do#post-718368 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:03:15 +0000 Lisa 718368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We are almost outfit twins today. I am also sporting black trousers, a white top and a denim jacket, denim against black is one of my favorite looks, just lovely! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-how-did-i-do#post-718322 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:59:45 +0000 Charmian 718322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As a white-shirt convert myself: YAY! Aren't they awesome? You definitely don't look like you're starting out! This is an outfit I've wanted to try myself, once I get a super-duper cropped denim jacket (yours looks like it ends high-hip?).</p> <p>Maybe one of the more senior YLFers can chime in here, but there's something about the length of the shirt and the length of the jacket together that doesn't look "right" to my eye, and I can't put my finger on it. Sorry I can't be more specific -- let me noodle on it a bit more and come back.</p> <p>BTW, I love the juxtaposition of a crisp white shirt with a weathered denim jacket. Like I said -- an outfit that totally pulls at my heartstrings and one that I want to try ASAP! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-how-did-i-do#post-718314 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:57:36 +0000 rachylou 718314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the button down on you! Very flattering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-how-did-i-do#post-718305 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:54:23 +0000 Suz 718305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome to the wonderful world of WIW! You will find your learning is exponential when you post your outfits! </p> <p>And you look terrific. Nice crisp white shirt and a good transitional look. The necklace is so pretty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-how-did-i-do#post-718300 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:51:00 +0000 April 718300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another thumbs up! Well done.</p> <p>I would also try a necklace that had either more color contrast (contrast with the colors of your outfit, I mean) or more pure white in it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-how-did-i-do#post-718292 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:45:06 +0000 Anonymous 718292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thumbs up! I think you've nailed the look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-how-did-i-do#post-718287 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:42:46 +0000 JulieJohn 718287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I'm a newbie here myself, but let me just say that is a very nice combination! I think it fits well, and I really like the necklace. Nice touch! Welcome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-how-did-i-do#post-718260 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:29:09 +0000 Ann in New England 718260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel like I'm just learning to dress myself! Today's outfit for working from home and a function at kids' school tonight. It's cool now in mornings &amp; evenings, but I think I can still get away with these open-toes shoes since they are not so summery. I am "practicing" wearing my new white button down. I've never felt comfortable in dress shirts like this but I love what other people are able to do with them. The denim jacket is also new. Any and all thoughts, recommendations, suggestions welcome! </p>