https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-into-the-forest Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:04:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-into-the-forest#post-1100239 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 05:21:12 +0000 Gigi 1100239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your attention to detail, E, with your brooches, rings, pins, etc. Those are small details, but they are kind of like the cherry on the top of a sundae--a vital part of the outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-into-the-forest#post-1100220 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 04:41:40 +0000 Beth Ann 1100220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your poor mom!&nbsp; We keep calling you an urchin.&nbsp; I'm sure she made you bathe and eat with silverware!&nbsp; </p> <p>I don't get my machine out near enough, either.&nbsp; Working, homeschooling my own urchins, and living in a 1,000sq foot space that leaves me comandeering the kitchen table for my projects!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-into-the-forest#post-1099796 Wed, 27 Nov 2013 20:11:36 +0000 peacechick 1099796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>E, hmm I think I meant maybe exaggerating the urchin elements (your interpretation) more and seeing where that takes you. Long sleeves and oversizing are examples, I think someone suggested asymmetry too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-into-the-forest#post-1099676 Wed, 27 Nov 2013 18:16:15 +0000 rachylou 1099676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the way you show the build up of layers! You've a keen eye, re. the skirt. I have a terrible shopping eye; I'm sure I would never have seen such a great piece. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-into-the-forest#post-1099658 Wed, 27 Nov 2013 17:57:21 +0000 Amy 1099658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a great outfit! Lucky you to have such a beautiful place for hikes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-into-the-forest#post-1099654 Wed, 27 Nov 2013 17:54:24 +0000 E 1099654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Claire, almost all of my clothes are from Goodwill, so no worries! I have a clothing budget of $25ish a month (this doesn't include shoes), so thrifting is a way of life for me. I try to get everything I can secondhand, even non-clothing stuff! I prefer skirts that hit right around my knee too. And full skirts are excellent for being at home: you still get full range of motion &amp; can sit down, curl up, etc. without any problems! I do like your 'complex' adjective for muted colouring, definitely more flattering than muddy or murky! I oddly don't mind mousy, but that's because I think mice have quite pretty fur&nbsp;colours, lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-into-the-forest#post-1099648 Wed, 27 Nov 2013 17:46:42 +0000 Anonymous 1099648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just love your style E. These silhouettes with the full skirts are really good on you, and you've managed to create great proportions by cinching with the belt. You make be want to run out to Goodwill and try to create an at-home capsule in this silhouette (not insinuating your clothes are from Goodwill or anything, I just don't know where else to find a skirt like that). I really like the full skirts when they are this length--for me anyway, a skater-length full skirt would not be appropriate. </p> <p>These muted reds, greys and browns are stellar on you. I share your "complex" muted (as opposed to "clear") coloring--isn't that a better word than mousy, murky or muddy, lol? I love the boots too, BTW.&nbsp;Thanks for the pictures and the write up, both of which I thoroughly enjoyed! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-into-the-forest#post-1099646 Wed, 27 Nov 2013 17:45:04 +0000 E 1099646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thnx everyone for all of the nice comments and boot appreciation! I really appreciate all of the adjectives and imagery being thrown out too, it all helps me in pinpointing my style.</p> <p>Beth Ann, it is thrifted! Almost all of my 'indoor clothes' (aka not outerwear)&nbsp;and belts are thrifted, so it's pretty safe to assume my outfits are secondhand. hehe I really liked the bias plaid because it seemed a more interesting/less uniform-y take on plaid. I do do basic hand sewn alterations: I often shorten the straps on sleeveless shirts, take in the waistbands on trousers, or hem skirts. I also do basic mending, especially on wool cardigans darning little holes.&nbsp;I've taken in the waistbands on some of my skirts, but this one would need so much taking in that I fear it would be quite complex, involving removing the waistband and reapplying it over the gathered fabric. And the skirt's lined with a zipper closure, so I just take the easy belt route! I need to get over my fear of the sewing machine, hehe, because that would make altering jobs like tapering trousers much less time consuming!</p> <p>AG, I love too long sleeves too, in jackets as well as tops!</p> <p>Peacechick, I'm blessed with&nbsp;an incredible mother. That's an interesting observation on the urchin/folksy dynamic. De you mind elaborating on your last sentence: what do you mean by pushing it further? If you give me something a little more&nbsp;concrete/detailed I can see if I have something suitable in my wardrobe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-into-the-forest#post-1099641 Wed, 27 Nov 2013 17:37:34 +0000 Jeanie 1099641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There is nothing better than long walks in swishy skirts! &nbsp;I don't think the outfit is unbalanced because there are dark bits in the skirt and the laces of the boots that tie in with the dark outerwear. &nbsp;I like the belt askew. &nbsp;It adds whimsy and I might even play with tilting it. &nbsp;YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-into-the-forest#post-1099597 Wed, 27 Nov 2013 16:56:11 +0000 peacechick 1099597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the boots, they are very foresty as you say. What a great mom you have to surprise you with them! I do feel the sweater is a bit big, but it does suit your urchiny persona, and to analyse it further, I think the urchin part of you contributes the urban and slightly edgy elements to what would otherwise be purely folksy/fairy tale. I would enjoy seeing if you could push this fashion alchemy even further haha! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-into-the-forest#post-1099587 Wed, 27 Nov 2013 16:46:31 +0000 Anonymous 1099587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As always I love your colour pallet and those boots are fab. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-into-the-forest#post-1099584 Wed, 27 Nov 2013 16:38:49 +0000 catgirl 1099584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, rugged romantic!&nbsp; The fox pin is so awesome.&nbsp; I have a few pins you've got me thinking about wearing now.&nbsp; I noticed the fit of the sweater specifically and really love it.&nbsp; I like the look of slightly overlong sleeves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-into-the-forest#post-1099522 Wed, 27 Nov 2013 15:24:19 +0000 Alexandra 1099522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look very feminine and practical, like a heroine of a classic English book meets 21st century. Not quite walking on the moors but close. I like this outfit a lot and especially the story of the socks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-into-the-forest#post-1099501 Wed, 27 Nov 2013 14:59:27 +0000 Beth Ann 1099501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is the skirt thrifted, E?&nbsp; I remember these bias cut plaid from my childhood.&nbsp; Many were also knife pleated, but I like yours better.&nbsp; </p> <p>The boots?&nbsp; Oh -- those are worthy of a sonnet.</p> <p>Have you ever considered learning to do basic alterations?&nbsp; It sounds like your handy with knitting needles, and with your love of vintage and petite figure, learning to take things in and upscale might be productive and even a little fun.&nbsp; As a size 14, I find thrifting disappointing.&nbsp; Too much frump and non of the vintage fits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-into-the-forest#post-1099493 Wed, 27 Nov 2013 14:53:18 +0000 Emily 1099493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look beautiful - equal parts romantic and rugged.&nbsp;You really know how to work neutral colours and luscious textures. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-into-the-forest#post-1099492 Wed, 27 Nov 2013 14:52:49 +0000 E 1099492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thnx everyone!</p> <p>Janet, I don't mind being called cute. And my walks in the woods follow trails, so it's not as if I'm hiking through untouched wilderness, blazing my way through the undergrowth. hehe</p> <p>Astrid, the bare legs are definitely for indoors only! I like to cuddle up under blankets too, so sometimes I overheat if I'm wearing tights indoors.</p> <p>MG, eek! I'm glad there wasn't much wind down here: for the first 5-10 minutes of my walks I always freeze and inwardly curse myself for thinking it was a good idea, but then my body gets used to the temps and pretty soon I feel comfy. That's a good idea re: hat bookending...clearly I need to knit another hat in that family of colours! After I'm done with my Christmas knitting I'll get to it. :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-into-the-forest#post-1099487 Wed, 27 Nov 2013 14:48:04 +0000 MuseumGal 1099487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another great outfit!&nbsp; I don't think the sweater looks too big, just gently oversized, nor does your outerwear appear "unbalanced," just cozy!&nbsp; You might try a hat in the color of those boots though, and see if you like the bookending effect.&nbsp; </p> <p>I went for a walk yesterday too (same temps, I am in OK) and froze half to death, thanks to the high winds.&nbsp; Silly me, I should know better after living here for 8 years. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-into-the-forest#post-1099468 Wed, 27 Nov 2013 14:39:27 +0000 Astrid 1099468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I looked at the pictures before reading and thought - how can she stand bare legs when it's cold enough to layer like this?! Well now I know better. </p> <p>I really like this, it makes me want to wear my full plaid skirt again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-into-the-forest#post-1099463 Wed, 27 Nov 2013 14:32:46 +0000 Alassë 1099463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a lovely skirt, and it goes well with your coat. Lovely as always (whole outfit)! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-into-the-forest#post-1099459 Wed, 27 Nov 2013 14:28:15 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1099459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love all the natural tones in your outfit - you match your beautiful woodland setting.</p> <p>The boots are fantastic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-into-the-forest#post-1099451 Wed, 27 Nov 2013 14:25:18 +0000 Anonymous 1099451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I agree, this is really cute. Your boots are great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-into-the-forest#post-1099450 Wed, 27 Nov 2013 14:24:47 +0000 Janet 1099450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are so cute! (I hope you don't mind being called cute -- I mean it in the best possible way.) I have been scarce here lately and am a little late in catching up with some newer members like you. </p> <p>I wouldn't immediately think of wearing a skirt for a walk in the woods, but this looks very comfy and much more stylish than what I wear for such an activity. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-into-the-forest#post-1099434 Wed, 27 Nov 2013 13:59:36 +0000 E 1099434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To be honest, this outfit was all about the boots, although I didn't wear them indoors! They were a surprise Christmas present from my mom two years ago after I admired them in the LL Bean catalogue, and I adore them. They're so foresty! And the laces make me feel like I can kick ass if necessary! But still practical, being completely waterproof and made of rugged waxed canvas &amp; rubber. I stomp about in them quite happily.&nbsp;But with their colours and rugged style, they do require me to wear a certain kind of clothes to match. It was still cold (it was 43F/6C when I went on my walk), so I just piled on the wool! This skirt has a lot&nbsp;of my favourite colours, all magically combined in one print, so I couldn't resist it despite being it too big in the waist. And it has pockets! I picked a more rugged belt to hold it up, because of the boots (although it ended up being so cold that the belt and boots were never seen at the same time! hehe) and an urchiny grey wool sweater (it actually has a neat little knitted detail at the center neckline but I forgot to photograph it) that I see from the pics is a bit big. My fox brooch had to come out to play, as I was feeling forest inspired! It was so shiny that I put my belt buckle off center to try to balance things out, but in the photos the belt just looks askew rather than intentional. I also put on a ring and bracelet, but the extra long sleeves on the sweater cover them up.&nbsp;These socks are my oldest clothing item (the only things older are my jewelry): I got them on a family trip to Scotland when I was 12! They're a thick wool, mainly ribbed, with decorative cuffs, and they're still going strong 15 years later (although I only rediscovered them 5 or 6&nbsp;years ago in a box when my parents were moving, so they did have a good break!). The boots require a thick sock, and these were also good for padding around the house.</p> <p>For my walk, I added my charcoal wool coat and picked up the navy in the skirt with my navy wool&nbsp;hat &amp; scarf. Looking at the pics, I think all of that darkness together with the more medium tones on bottom was a bit unbalanced! Good to remember for next time. I also put on navy&nbsp;tights under the socks so my thighs wouldn't be exposed to any drafts (lol) but was too lazy to recreate that for the pics. And then of course I laced up my boots and was ready to go! I ended up going on an even longer walk than usual, it was just so lovely in the woods I was at, and this combination kept me toasty despite almost 2 hours outside.</p> <p>I felt really happy in this, both the indoor and outdoor versions. I absolutely love the way that full skirts sway around me as I walk, and that I can still take my usual strides (pencil skirts make me claustrophobic). It's funny, I didn't realise how much dark red had become a part of my fall/winter wardrobe, but including the burgundy in the skirt's print, I think I've worn dark reds four days in a row (although the cami yesterday is a little more purple than red)! Just goes to show how colours can sneak in without me realising it. hehe</p> <p>As always, all comments &amp; suggestions welcome! Especially re: the belt buckle off to the side, the fit on the sweater, and whether all the darkness of my outerwear was a bit off balance. :)&nbsp;</p> <p>ETA: a pic of the woods I was walking in</p>