https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-is-this-ironic Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:14:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-is-this-ironic#post-2289687 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 06:04:27 +0000 Sally 2289687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes I think it is a good idea to try and treat the skirts as an essentials much the same way as we treat pants.&nbsp; It does take some doing though so as not to appear dowdy and like you I am trying some proportions that are not conventionally flattering but don't want to venture into completely off...a tricky balance.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-is-this-ironic#post-2289411 Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:22:07 +0000 unfrumped 2289411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea of treating the skirt more like an essential rather than strictly dressy, and experimenting.<br /> I have several knife- pleated midi’s and I’m sort of determined to try more ways to wear them. The “ usual suspects “ are with T shirt, sweatshirt, combat boots, sneakers , along with dressier tops &amp; sweaters.<br /> I do need to watch proportions- well, that’s what I like to do although trying some not conventionally flattering proportions would be part of stretching the options. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-is-this-ironic#post-2289398 Wed, 02 Nov 2022 13:36:15 +0000 Angie 2289398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Sally,</b> that's too bad. I hope comfortable enough.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-is-this-ironic#post-2289380 Wed, 02 Nov 2022 04:45:02 +0000 Sally 2289380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Jules, RobinF and Angie. </p> <p>I do have some less athletic white sneakers Angie. They aren’t as comfortable but I might try them next time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-is-this-ironic#post-2289065 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:20:16 +0000 Angie 2289065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful Diwali outfit!&nbsp;</p> <p>I'd have preferred a less athletic looking sneaker with the skirt, but this works!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-is-this-ironic#post-2289037 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:12:01 +0000 RobinF 2289037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this looks great! I bet it was comfy too!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-is-this-ironic#post-2289034 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 10:30:50 +0000 Jules 2289034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe she’s just talking about juxtaposition? That’s what I get from the examples. Anyway I like your take on it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-is-this-ironic#post-2289032 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 08:32:05 +0000 Sally 2289032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>CarolS Thank you -think the word nonchalantly is good and probably how you wear joggers.<br /> Stagiaire Fash- yes Diwali is celebrated by many well at least where I live it is. My friend who lives in a small town in the South Island said she doesn’t see the same diversity. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-is-this-ironic#post-2289025 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 04:41:08 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2289025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sneakers with a skirt are pretty mainstream, but I have no idea how to wear joggers. You look great in the Diwali outfit. Is it widely celebrated there? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-is-this-ironic#post-2289024 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 04:11:55 +0000 CarolS 2289024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the inspiration pic! So yeah, I would say you just wore that skirt very nonchalantly — like joggers. Well done. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-is-this-ironic#post-2289022 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 03:53:25 +0000 Sally 2289022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you everyone for the feedback. Ok the comment Amy made was to freshen up a midi, go for what is unexpected I guess. The example she gives in the illustration I’ve attached is probably more shaped with a half tucked sweater.<br /> Rachylou you made me laugh<br /> Notsaf and Jaime I think you are right. I once wore my hair up at school and my colleague didn’t recognise me.<br /> Zaeobi I guess yes we just wear our midi with sneakers and a casual top. My other option were Birkenstocks and a denim jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-is-this-ironic#post-2289014 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 02:17:42 +0000 Zaeobi 2289014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pretty &amp; practical skirt look! Yeah if you want to switch up your work look a bit, usually people stop commenting after it's been a couple of weeks because they get used to the change (it's not 'new' to them anymore). </p> <p>I'm guessing 'midi as joggers' just means dressing up the usual 'sweatpants &amp; trainers' look with a 'midi skirt &amp; trainers' instead? </p> <p>Love the colours in the Diwali outfit too - but you know I'm biased towards those sorts of shades anyway haha </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-is-this-ironic#post-2289005 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 01:33:03 +0000 Jaime 2289005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes agree with notsaf - colleague was probably noticing the change rather than making a thoughtful assessment. Although a blazer does give off somewhat formal vibes even to jeans. Anyway, I think this looks great and gets the vibe you are going for very nicely. Beautiful Diwali outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-is-this-ironic#post-2288983 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:07:18 +0000 notsaf 2288983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachy, you are the queen of irony! </p> <p>Sally I think you look great! I struggle with midis (and have also become a real Amy S fan since Jaime turned me onto her a few weeks ago), and I think you hit the nail on the head. So funny about your colleague's comment: it is true that whenever we step out of our usual track, someone is bound to notice (and that's ok!). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-is-this-ironic#post-2288977 Sun, 30 Oct 2022 23:57:17 +0000 rachylou 2288977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful Diwali outfit! Re the skirt as joggers… I admit, I find no irony… but perhaps I’ve become so ironic I’m coming’ ‘round as earnest? Lol. That could happen to me… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-is-this-ironic#post-2288959 Sun, 30 Oct 2022 21:41:41 +0000 Anonymous 2288959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the Diwali outfit! Wearing a midi like joggers? What does that even mean? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-is-this-ironic#post-2288949 Sun, 30 Oct 2022 20:13:39 +0000 Helena 2288949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I don't know if it's ironic but it does look great! And beautiful Diwali outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-is-this-ironic#post-2288947 Sun, 30 Oct 2022 20:02:15 +0000 Sally 2288947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like Amy from TIBI and her styling pictures. She says wear your midis like joggers for irony. So this is my work outfit. Everyone noticed the skirt with many women saying it is really pretty and one man telling me I look very casual. I laughed out loud as I’m the queen of jeans but the usual boots and jackets must override the casualness of jeans. What do you think suggestions? Bonus pic of my Diwali outfit. </p>