https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-maryk Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:29:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-maryk#post-1177798 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 19:57:24 +0000 E 1177798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it as is!&nbsp;The texture &amp; neckline of the sweater and the zipper on the skirt, plus your accessories, add more than enough panache to my eye. The cuts of both the sweater &amp; skirt are SO flattering on you that the outfit's simplicity really lets you shine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-maryk#post-1177763 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 19:25:47 +0000 Debra 1177763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fabulous....nothing else needed </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-maryk#post-1177761 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 19:23:52 +0000 columbine(erin) 1177761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this as is. It would be fun to see the other two skirts with the same top and shoes, too. The thing I always admire the most about Mary's outfits is the proportions and I think you got it right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-maryk#post-1177590 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 16:54:14 +0000 Parsley 1177590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the pencil skirt and sweatshirt combo, Shannon, and you look great in it! I don't find it too minimal at all, in fact that's a lot of what I like about it. The animal print shoes and red bag provide plenty of interest.<br />You look terrific! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-maryk#post-1177586 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 16:53:02 +0000 celia 1177586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think in the photo we are missing part of the details that give this outfit panache. If I imagine the mesh sleeves and the detail of the skirt that must be much more visible in person this is in fact a very flirty outfit.<br />I love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-maryk#post-1177576 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 16:42:46 +0000 amiable 1177576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like it as is, and I think the black looks better than the cobalt would. &nbsp;(In my limited experience, I end up thinking that gray with cobalt is kind of meh)</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-maryk#post-1177514 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 15:40:48 +0000 Suz 1177514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it, too, Shannon. I agree with Shevia that nude or more sheer hose (if the weather cooperated) might balance it a wee bit more. Or maybe you'd like it better in this version (with this colour hose)&nbsp;with your Docs? That could also work really well.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-maryk#post-1177494 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 15:22:17 +0000 Angie 1177494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Simple, Chic, Professional&nbsp;and Modern. What's not to love? xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-maryk#post-1177434 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 14:34:25 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1177434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your great insights - before I left the house I tried the outfit with a long pendant necklace and then also with a scarf. Didn't like either. And then I tried it with a jacket but in my mind, that takes away from the "sweatshirt with a pencil skirt" look. So I kept the outfit as you see - clean and simple. And I've actually decided I quite like it. Guess I'm more minimal than I thought.</p> <p>Shevia - I do think you are right about the hose and next time will definitely go with nude to lighten the bottom half. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-maryk#post-1177428 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 14:29:27 +0000 Sara L. 1177428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look great and really like the pencil skirt with the zipper. &nbsp;I would have added a necklace or scarf but I'm not into minimalism like so many on the forum. &nbsp;I like the use of red for your accessories. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-maryk#post-1177420 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 14:25:10 +0000 lyn67 1177420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>wow, what an easy but sophisticated look! dare I say completely effortless? The masterpiece&nbsp;is the shoes! YLF as always, and red pops&nbsp; always bring me smiles:-). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-maryk#post-1177409 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 14:18:59 +0000 Lisa 1177409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This works for me!&nbsp; You have interest with a red and textured bag, and printed and textured shoes.&nbsp; A lovely look here!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-maryk#post-1177407 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 14:17:53 +0000 Vildy 1177407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since you called my attention to your legs - they're super! Reframe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-maryk#post-1177396 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 14:12:22 +0000 Helena 1177396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks terrific to me - I'm on the minimalist bandwagon too, so I don't think it needs a thing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-maryk#post-1177386 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 14:00:05 +0000 Ornella 1177386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Repeat after me: "I have got what I have&nbsp;got and things look amazing&nbsp;not despite but BECAUSE of that".</p> <p>How many times? Your age number of times.</p> <p>....<br />Done?</p> <p>Now, about the outfit.&nbsp;This is totally unexpected and totally fab in my book. I think it's a form of art to turn a&nbsp;sweatshirt into office-friendly, ladylike item and you (and MaryK) are artists.</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-maryk#post-1177373 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 13:36:31 +0000 Thistle 1177373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your interpretation, and I give you HUGE kudos for wearing a skirt in this frigid cold!</p> <p>I think you look terrific. To take it up a notch, I would have either chosen a more colorful top, or I would have added a jacket. I am team magpie, so to me, the quiet top could use a bit of bling with a necklace. </p> <p>You do look lovely, and I especially like the pop of red from the handbag. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-maryk#post-1177371 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 13:35:44 +0000 Sona 1177371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I did not read the other replies before I assimilated my thoughts and I feel the same way- love it but would love to see it with a necklace. I know you are more minimal these days but this outfit screams for a necklace to my eye. Maybe a minimal acrylic laser cut pendant? in red? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-maryk#post-1177368 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 13:24:12 +0000 Anonymous 1177368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great Shannon! I'm in two minds about weather it needs anything more round your neck area. I kinda like as is. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-maryk#post-1177358 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 13:07:58 +0000 kerry 1177358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! This looks fantastic! I love the neckline - it gives you a nice shoulder line - is open enough to make your neck look long and graceful but not too open to be sloppy. I also think the top is the perfect length for the skirt - great balance. The skirt is a great shape and length and your legs, particularly your ankles, look amazing! On the one hand, I see the point others make about needing something at the neck but on the other hand, I love the simplicity. It helps that you have great glasses, a bold lip and fab hand bag. I think you should try to find that top in a great colour. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-maryk#post-1177355 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 13:05:12 +0000 Jaime 1177355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you have plenty of panache Shannon! The one thing I thought of is sheer hose to make the bottom half lighter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-maryk#post-1177353 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 12:59:00 +0000 El Cee 1177353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your gray, black and red ensemble. It is a bit more minimal than I am used to seeing on you -- but the leopard shoes, along with the&nbsp;red bag and glasses, add interest. You look sharp. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-maryk#post-1177351 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 12:55:06 +0000 Elizabeth P 1177351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ditto what they said... my first instinct was that it needs (or rather, would be improved) with a necklace or scarf.</p> <p>And nothing wrong with your legs, woman! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-maryk#post-1177346 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 12:38:26 +0000 rute 1177346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>love! For me it's perfect, but I'm very minimalistic lately. Maybe you could add a necklace or a silk scarf </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-maryk#post-1177345 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 12:34:34 +0000 Anonymous 1177345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you need a third piece of some kind -- a necklace or scarf or vest or blazer or something. I like it as is, but it is more stripped down than your usual. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-maryk#post-1177342 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 12:30:54 +0000 donnat 1177342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a vince camuto skirt like that. I like the combo but i think it needs a scarf or necklace to my eye. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-maryk#post-1177341 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 12:29:36 +0000 April 1177341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the red bag and leopard pumps are all the panache you need! &nbsp;The spareness of the rest of the outfit allows them to sing out. &nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-maryk#post-1177338 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 12:24:47 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1177338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have those incredible legs of MaryK, nor do I have colourful pencil skirts or a legitimate "sassy sweatshirt" but I've been inspired by MaryK's use of her sweatshirt with pencil skirts and had to find a way to copy it with what I had in my closet.</p> <p>Substituting the sweatshirt, I went with my Gap mesh sleeve grey pullover and paired it with a basic black pencil skirt with a front zipper. I like how the zipper helps to give some vertical-ness to the outfit. I chose sheer black hose and then went with my animal print pumps for footwear. Accessories are all shades of red - eyeglasses, quilted handbag and lipstick. Jewelry is a simple black/silver oversized watch and silver wedding band.</p> <p>Although I like the outfit, I feel like it's missing some panache - probably should have gone with my cobalt pencil skirt but it's in the laundry pile. Oh well…might be cute to try with my animal print pencil skirt too with different footwear.</p> <p>What do you think - does it work? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.</p> <p>Pullover: Gap<br />Skirt: Nygard (thrifted)<br />Shoes: Cole Haan<br />Watch: Calvin Klein (thrifted)<br />Handbag: Nine West (thrifted) </p>