https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-it-seemed-like-a-good-idea-at-the-time Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:21:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-it-seemed-like-a-good-idea-at-the-time#post-477250 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:25:46 +0000 Con Con 477250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AHH LOVE IT<br /> I think the shoes are a little TOO bright for it though </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-it-seemed-like-a-good-idea-at-the-time#post-474738 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 20:33:20 +0000 Anonymous 474738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm, well Angie has spoken, so there's that! But if is still bothers you, just switching out one of the statement pieces (top, skirt OR boots) for a more plain piece might do the trick. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-it-seemed-like-a-good-idea-at-the-time#post-474694 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 19:17:27 +0000 cheryl 474694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually like the top and skirt together but am just not crazy about the boots with it. I like the boots on their own but just not crazy about them with this outfit. I do like each of these items alot though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-it-seemed-like-a-good-idea-at-the-time#post-474637 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 17:20:20 +0000 Kate 474637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like all the pieces, especially the top, and I do like the outfit the way you've styled it. You look fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-it-seemed-like-a-good-idea-at-the-time#post-474603 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 16:29:09 +0000 Kari 474603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually quite like the pieces individually - the neckline on that top is very pretty and flattering, and the animal print midi looks totally on trend. The only thing I would change is to swap out either the top for something SLIGHTLY more toned down (but by no means would you be restricted to a totally basic top either!) or a skirt that is either a solid or a smaller scale pattern.<br /> I think I'd even really like the top and skirt together without the top's lacy cuffs, if the top were just a tad shorter. Something about the cuffs &amp; skirt together isn't meshing with my eye; however, I love both the skirt and top as separate pieces, and I don't see this as a bad outfit by any means-just something where my personal preference would be to make a very small tweak.<br /> High five for being so creative and playful and for sharing with us! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-it-seemed-like-a-good-idea-at-the-time#post-474597 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 16:21:44 +0000 Refugee 474597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, sounds like you have this all sorted. I look forward to seeing these fab pieces in the ways that have been suggested. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-it-seemed-like-a-good-idea-at-the-time#post-474595 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 16:19:15 +0000 ironkurtin 474595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Angie, it's bold and fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-it-seemed-like-a-good-idea-at-the-time#post-474587 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 16:13:48 +0000 Angie 474587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am the odd one out (a true spanner). I really like this outfit! It's one of the best that you have posted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-it-seemed-like-a-good-idea-at-the-time#post-474576 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 16:02:29 +0000 Secondhand Shopaholic 474576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, everyone! I just went to the post about the golden mean ratio, and that totally makes sense as to why this outfit didn't work in a scientific way. But QM's suggestion also hit the mark - something simple with each "statement" piece. thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-it-seemed-like-a-good-idea-at-the-time#post-474554 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 15:39:35 +0000 Claudia 474554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the main problem is the even proportions, which is equally dividing your body in half, between the top and skirt. It may work better if you had a solid column of color with different shoes but probably not because uneven proportions are just more visually pleasing. </p> <p>Have you seen Imogen Lamport's post on the golden mean ratio, which explains and illustrates the concept in dressing?</p> <p><a href="http://www.insideoutstyleblog.com/2011/10/how-to-use-the-golden-mean-ratio-to-dress.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.insideoutstyleblog......dress.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-it-seemed-like-a-good-idea-at-the-time#post-474548 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 15:34:12 +0000 Briar 474548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All the pieces are fun and attention grabbing. They fit beautifully. I agree with queenmum to pair the top or skirt with simpler/solid pieces so they don't compete for attention. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-it-seemed-like-a-good-idea-at-the-time#post-474547 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 15:33:50 +0000 Suz 474547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can see why you would love ALL these pieces! </p> <p>Sometimes it is hard to tell if the outfit is really as it appears in the photos; I have the sense that in this case, the flash may be altering colour values? If so, that makes it a bit hard to judge. </p> <p>But if not, I really like QM's suggestions. Top with jeans or simpler skirt, skirt with a different top. Shoes with top and jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-it-seemed-like-a-good-idea-at-the-time#post-474546 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 15:27:21 +0000 Queen Mum 474546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with you... the top and skirt aren't working well together. The boots are great and would be perfect with either the top and simpler skirt/jeans or the skirt with a plain black blouse and jacket maybe? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-it-seemed-like-a-good-idea-at-the-time#post-474544 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 15:22:32 +0000 Secondhand Shopaholic 474544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi gang!<br /> OK, here's my assessment of this outfit - each piece is unique and adorable on its own, but together they seem to compete with each other. What do you think? I love, love love the top - it's all fringy and silver-studdy, and I have always loved the skirt. The boots were a last minute "oh heck, why not?" decision, but when I look at the photo, I'm thinking it's kind of a schizophrenic outfit. Any thoughts? </p>