https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-phryne-fisher Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:49:24 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-phryne-fisher#post-1435137 Sat, 31 Jan 2015 17:03:52 +0000 E 1435137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ShipsKitty, I’ve read a couple of the books, but it was years ago. I need to try the series again. I just love seeing a different world come to life via the tv series. And there aren’t many Aussie-set shows that make it to the States, so that’s nice too!<div><br /></div><div>Thank you Sharon!</div><div><br /></div><div>Astrid, I hope your silk dress arrives soon. It’s definitely an addictive fiber, as is wool, and I’m pretty sure I’m going to develop a linen addiction soon too. hehe</div><div><br /></div><div>Gryffin, I love smocking too, and you’re right that it’s sadly rare. There’s definitely a bit of similarity between Phryne &amp; Amelia; the first season of the show even has an ancient Egyptian themed plot in one episode.</div><div><br /></div><div>Aww, thnx TexStyle! I made sure my cropping kept her in this time. I hope February treats you better too!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you Ornella; these trousers are SO warm too. I didn’t realise just how warm until I ventured out in regular cotton skinnies &amp; a shorter coat; even with silk long johns underneath, my thighs were horrified. lol I hope you can watch the show!</div><div><br /></div><div>RachyLou, these are Ralph Lauren trousers, so it doesn’t surprise me they’d be right at home in a preppy ensemble! You made me laugh as always!</div><div><br /></div><div>Nebraskim, cheeky’s a great description for it. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you Missey!</div><div><br /></div><div>Tanya, thank you! The forum has definitely helped encourage me to embrace my feminine side more blantantly than I used to. hehe</div><div><br /></div><div>Thnx Avicennia! My off white capsule is sadly small, but I do have some blush skinnies that I can try it with. I believe they’re filming a third season, although I’m not positive.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you for all of the kind words Frannie! I’m glad you enjoy my posts. After mainly relying on b&amp;m thrifting, Ebay feels almost like cheating, as it’s so much easier to find just what I’m looking for. Of course, the fit risks are higher, but luckily sellers are usually happy to take all kinds of measurements for me, which I compare to my current clothes.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you so much Isabel! I try hard to stay out of costume territory (most of the time), so I appreciate your feedback. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you Angie!!! I’m sorry I can’t participate regularly all of the time; I love your forum. And the specific feedback is much appreciated, as is the pup comparison! :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Jackie, it’s a very fun show!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you Suz. I actually prefer the cold when I’m sick, as I end up spending quite a bit of time on heating pads, which is more pleasant when you actually *want* to be warmed up. lol And the snow just makes me so happy; I love watching it fall out of my window when I’m bed or chair bound!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thnx Beth Ann! I love that phrase, vim &amp; vigor: I’ll keep repeating it to myself like an incantation. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you for the styling suggestions Kiwigal: I think it will be fun to remix! And I agree that the fabric is just lovely; I felt very lucky to score it from Ebay!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thnx Approprio. I love period menswear as well, so I’m not sure which actor you were referencing in that link (I don’t watch the show), but they all looked wonderful. I’ll have to go back &amp; see if I missed some posts of yours inspired by the period!</div><div><br /></div><div>Jenny, yay for more Phryne fans! :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Ruth, I have chronic illnesses, so I’m used to being under the weather at this point, although I still haven’t gotten used to how it makes me less reliable. Oh well! My neck doesn’t get cold easily (I run warm except for my hands &amp; feet), so I was fine both inside and outside without any neckwear, since I buttoned my coat all the way up to the top, and this was a couple weeks ago so it was in the high 20s/low 30s and a still day. I do wear a scarf when it drops below that, or if it’s at all windy! I hate cold wind sneaking into my coat! &nbsp;And yep, Thistle knows the routine at this point. Although she clearly never understands why I need to stand around looking at the black box before heading out! hehe</div><div><br /></div><div>The show does a great job with all of the characters’ costumes, although they’re not as flamboyant as Phryne’s. The sets are great too; it’s really a feast for the eyes!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you Roxanna; I hope you enjoy it. :)</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-phryne-fisher#post-1435035 Sat, 31 Jan 2015 13:49:03 +0000 Roxanna 1435035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your look - adore that blouse! And I LOVE phryne's style! Thank you for introducing me to a new show - can't wait to check it out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-phryne-fisher#post-1435034 Sat, 31 Jan 2015 13:45:36 +0000 Ruth M 1435034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry you haven't been well, and I hope&nbsp;you're feeling a lot better now. </p> <p>I wasn't aware of the Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries - I've been missing out, to judge from the 2 photos you added.&nbsp; She looks elegant, and so do you.&nbsp; Your silk blouse is gorgeous with its smocking and pretty print. You wear the wide scalloped collar well. My neck would have frozen, but I guess you probably added a scarf or shrug for warmth.</p> <p>It's cute that your doggie doesn't budge from her observation post until you've put on your coat and shoes - she clearly reads the signs!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-phryne-fisher#post-1435018 Sat, 31 Jan 2015 12:14:20 +0000 Jenny H 1435018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the show too! It combines my love of both the 1920s and detective mysteries. I'll have to check out the books too!</p> <p>You have done a fab interpreting her style for yourself. Well done. You look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-phryne-fisher#post-1434996 Sat, 31 Jan 2015 09:49:35 +0000 approprio 1434996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful! Proportions are spot on and the combination of the blouse with the pants evokes the era perfectly&nbsp;without looking like costume.&nbsp;</p> <p>I've also been looking at costume drama for inspiration. My current icon is <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.manners.nl/de-kapsels-en-outfits-van-de-peaky-blinders/">Peaky Blinders kingpin&nbsp;Thomas Shelby,</a>&nbsp;as portrayed by&nbsp;the devastatingly handsome Cillian Murphy. </p> <p>Hope you feel better soon.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-phryne-fisher#post-1434988 Sat, 31 Jan 2015 07:28:24 +0000 Sal 1434988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the blouse, such a stunning fabric. &nbsp;I think it goes perfectly with the wide leg trousers, although it could also work with capri type pants or one of your fuller skirts.</p> <p>Take care and hoping for a better February.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-phryne-fisher#post-1434984 Sat, 31 Jan 2015 06:58:10 +0000 Beth Ann 1434984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the outfit -- the drape suits you, and I like the super-feminine print in muted neutral colors.&nbsp; </p> <p>Hoping for vim and vigor in the weeks to come! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-phryne-fisher#post-1434934 Sat, 31 Jan 2015 04:11:11 +0000 Suz 1434934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a beautiful blouse and it absolutely evokes your inspiration! Gorgeous on you! I love it with the trousers as well. An altogether uniquely "E" look, and beautiful.&nbsp;</p> <p>I hope your health returns soon....so hard to be unwell in the bitter cold. Or any time. But the bitter cold is...well....more <b>bitter</b>!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-phryne-fisher#post-1434851 Sat, 31 Jan 2015 01:30:30 +0000 jackiec 1434851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh nice blouse! Very cool inspiration. I'll have to check that out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-phryne-fisher#post-1434835 Sat, 31 Jan 2015 00:45:58 +0000 Angie 1434835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The blouse actually does cinch in the waist. It's PLENTY flattering. And you are as adorable as your doggie - which coming from me, is very high praise. Good to see you post again, E. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-phryne-fisher#post-1434824 Sat, 31 Jan 2015 00:14:58 +0000 Anonymous 1434824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The waist definition is more subtle than a cinched waist but still very apparent, even without motion, wool and silk drape differently.You've distilled&nbsp;the style&nbsp;and left out a lot of the nostalgia which would've made it more costume-y or "period piece".<span>&nbsp;Beautiful combination of texture, print and color, lovely, lovely, outfit.<br />..and adorable companion..</span> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-phryne-fisher#post-1434816 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 23:55:13 +0000 frannieb 1434816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So I love this look on you - love the shirt and the mits. I always love your outfit posts (I'm feeling the word love today) because your aesthetic is so far from mine and you put such thought into your outfits&nbsp;I marvel at your thrifting abilities.<br />Off to look up this show on netflixs.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-phryne-fisher#post-1434808 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 23:29:30 +0000 avicennia 1434808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely smocking detail! &nbsp;Have you tried the blouse with an off white pant, like the second Phryne photo? &nbsp;And, any news about a third season?? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-phryne-fisher#post-1434801 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 23:13:05 +0000 Tanya 1434801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this look on you E, you look gorgeous. So feminine.&nbsp; I have been meaning to check out this show and never got to it.&nbsp; Sorry to hear about your health issues, hope that February is much better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-phryne-fisher#post-1434798 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 23:08:45 +0000 Missey 1434798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a pretty blouse!&nbsp; The cut is divine on you and I love the floral pattern.&nbsp; A very well curated outfit!</p> <p>And now to check out Phryne Fischer on Netflix... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-phryne-fisher#post-1434775 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 22:24:24 +0000 Nebraskim 1434775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So cute. I'm a big Phryne Fischer fan as well. What a cheeky show. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-phryne-fisher#post-1434761 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 22:07:01 +0000 rachylou 1434761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sweet! Speaking of Angie's rain post... mostly I wore skirts, but I had trousers like yours that I also wore with duck shoes. But I turned the whole think into a ghastly preppy affair with turtlenecks with little prints and that rubber raincoat... you know the one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-phryne-fisher#post-1434760 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 22:06:57 +0000 Ornella 1434760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this silhouette on you. I know this is the post about the blouse mainly,&nbsp;but I must say hat the pants are fantastic.&nbsp;The whole outfit is lovely, even more after reading the background story. I'll check if the show arrived on our Netflix, the costumes alone&nbsp;sound wonderful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-phryne-fisher#post-1434759 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 22:06:52 +0000 texstyle 1434759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You did a fantastic job at capturing the mood of this series. I always love seeing your posts - and your exceptionally cute pup. </p> <p>I also have had a rough January health wise, so I'm hoping you and I both feel much better come February. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-phryne-fisher#post-1434753 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 22:01:26 +0000 gryffin 1434753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>E - Hoping February will be a better month for you.&nbsp; Wonderful outfit.&nbsp; Lovely print and smocking.&nbsp; Sad you don't see much smocking any more.&nbsp; I've never heard of the books for show but it sounds wonderful.&nbsp; Sounds like Amelia Peabody reincarnated!!&nbsp; What could be more fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-phryne-fisher#post-1434752 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 21:53:41 +0000 Astrid 1434752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've managed to capture the mood well! Lovely new blouse. I'm very much looking forward to that silk dress I've ordered and I've certainly become a wool junkie. So I can relate to the craving for even more lovely fabrics...</p> <p>I hope February will be better for you health wise.</p> <p>And it seems as if I have more books to put on my list. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-phryne-fisher#post-1434747 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 21:37:19 +0000 Sharon 1434747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous blouse and I love the way you have styled it. Definitely channelling Phryne. She is a favourite in our house, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-phryne-fisher#post-1434741 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 21:17:21 +0000 shipskitty 1434741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this outfit and think you have done a lovely job of capturing the flavour of Phryne's outfits.&nbsp;</p> <p>I also LOVE Phryne Fisher. Also as a heads-up if you didn't realise the tv series was based on a series of&nbsp;books by Kerry Greenwood you should do yourself a favour and check them out. While the&nbsp;TV series was very good (and how gorgeous is Essie Davis!)&nbsp;the books are better IMHO. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-inspired-by-phryne-fisher#post-1434728 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 21:04:21 +0000 E 1434728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Apologies for disappearing again! I'll try to get more consistent with my participation, but my illnesses seem determined to thwart me. Hopefully February will go better. :)</p> <p>Anyway, these photos are from last week. I fell in love with the Miss Fisher's Murder Mystery show when it first showed up on Netflix; it's set in the Melbourne of the late 1920s and features Miss Phryne Fisher, a 'lady detective' of independent means&nbsp;whose enjoyment of mischief is only equalled by her wish to help people and advance feminist causes.&nbsp;&nbsp;;) She came into her wealth late in life and now greatly enjoys indulging herself with a beautiful bohemian wardrobe full of drapey fabrics cut impeccably to fit her body. The show is full of sumptuous sets, marvelous acting, and is just a wonderful example of what television can achieve. The second season arrived on Netflix a few months ago, and ever since I've been craving even more silk in my life. So for my November thrifting money, I ended up getting 2 drapier silk blouses from Ebay: this floral one being the first. I thought the pattern and cut leant itself well to boho luxe, and the pattern reminded me of the types of florals Phryne wears (I added a couple of pics).</p> <p>It's chilly around here, so I paired it with cosy wool trousers. Usually, I'd have tucked it in for extra waist definition, but Phryne Fisher and her 20s silhouettes made me opt for the more subtle option.&nbsp;Now, I love this blouse, and my sister loved it too (I brought it with me on my trip back home), but I don't think it's photographing that well. In real life, the fabric is cut on the bias, and along with the princess seams, it gives me just enough waist definition&nbsp;to be flattering. Movement is tricky to capture in a camera though.&nbsp;As the sleeves don't cover all of my arm, I pulled on some alpaca mitts I knit last year; these came on and off throughout the day depending on how my arms felt: looking at the pictures, I think I should have opted for a more delicate pair of mitts. Luckily I have those for next time! Believe it or not, those sleeves actually fit under some of my cardigans and all of my jackets too, so lots of layering possibilities for the future. I wanted to echo the beautiful colours of the flowers in my socks, but I didn't have any that matched perfectly, so instead I stuck with the jewel tone theme and wore my burgundy ones. The blouse didn't seem to need a brooch, and the mitts made bracelets &amp; rings pointless, so my only accessory was a simple barrette in my hair. I thought I'd lost these in my move, but I recently turned them up, so I'm looking forward to having an option other than bobby pins!</p> <p>For outerwear, I needed to wear my navy bean boots, so I 'bookendeded' them with my navy coat. Only the burgundy beret really ties into my outfit underneath, but oh well! I was warm, which is the most important thing anyway.</p> <p>This is a newer silhouette for me; I'm playing around more with drape &amp; wider leg trousers these days, instead of always opting for a cinched waist to balance the volume on bottom. Does this fall into the just-flattering-enough camp or should I tuck it in future? All feedback, criticism, etc.&nbsp;welcome as always! </p>