https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kooky-tee-and-pencil-skirt Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:45:12 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kooky-tee-and-pencil-skirt/page/2#post-2350819 Sat, 27 Jan 2024 12:35:01 +0000 Ket 2350819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>aloha emily</b> I envy you with all the thrift stores. I haven’t thrifted for about 4-5 years. Hoping as my health continues to heal I’ll get back to it!</p> <p>The images are all Pinterest. I’ve saved several over 10+ years. Not sure if that means my style is stagnant or just very definite. Haha!</p> <p>Sewing… for the nice fabrics, my sewing friends all buy from online vendors. Not ideal because you can’t touch it. But I think unless you live near a fashion manufacturing district, pretty much all of the fabric stores are selling polyester blends and quilting cottons. For now, some polyester doesn’t bother me. But I do think natural fibers are much better, especially in summer or warmer climates. And I really love wearing wool, alpaca, etc in colder weather. Though this year I’m using some acrylic for my knitting (for budget reasons) and life is still going on. But wool is nicer for sure. </p> <p>I plan to try sewing this year. It feels difficult because our house is still torn apart with renovations. Our house is 900 sq feet, and currrently only 700 ft is useable. I only have one spot to sew, and that’s the kitchen table where we eat or pile the coats. But I really do want to sew. Soooooo… we’ll see what happens. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kooky-tee-and-pencil-skirt#post-2350803 Sat, 27 Jan 2024 03:50:51 +0000 aloha emily 2350803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the suggestions! I live near lots of amazing thrift stores, which is great for my budget. Where did you find the fabulous collection of inspiration pictures? </p> <p>I used to sew a lot, but it’s gotten really hard to find nice quality fabric for clothing. The fabric stores near me are packed with cheap polyesters and lots of quilting fabrics. I hope you have better luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kooky-tee-and-pencil-skirt#post-2350787 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 21:34:32 +0000 Ket 2350787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much, <b>Jonesy</b>! I do know what you mean. I'm going to see how the belt feels with upcoming outfits. And I'm curious to see how the skirt alteration goes. Will let you all know :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kooky-tee-and-pencil-skirt#post-2350772 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 19:50:16 +0000 Jonesy 2350772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the color combo and I think the belt works either way--it's whatever feels most comfortable to you (physically and emotionally, IYKWIM). And tapering the skirt seems like a great idea, especially since it's something you can easily do.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kooky-tee-and-pencil-skirt#post-2350761 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 19:03:10 +0000 Ket 2350761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>aloha Emily</b>, firstly -- love your handle! My father lived in Hawaii and while I haven't visited yet, it holds a piece of my heart :)&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Favorite places to find items... I've only started looking for things. So far, resellers (eBay, Poshmark, etc) has been pretty decent for finding items. I also keep my eyes open on the internet and in the real world in case I stumble across something unexpectedly. This year I have plans to sew. A lot of retail clothing has become more expensive and cheaper in quality. A lot of what I want I can't even find. So... to the needle and thread I go.</div><div><br /></div><div>I have shopped a lot at Torrid and City Chic; but the sizing is limited due to it being plus size. I also still find some great things at Old Navy! I really do. Takes some picking, but I am happy with what I find. Anthropologie still has some great stuff. But their pricing has gone up, even for them. And finally -- Stitch Fix still has great things. I don't currently have a membership with them. But they do seem to find some cute things. Just a bit more expensive at times.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>I don't know if I've really helped you at all? I feel I'm so limited on what I know for retailers, or my budget doesn't allow for the pricier brands. You might post some photos of items you're really wanting and see if Angie and the Fabbers have ideas?? :D&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kooky-tee-and-pencil-skirt#post-2350759 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 18:48:34 +0000 aloha emily 2350759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great, and I love the collection of inspiration pics! Would love to hear some of your favorite places to find them- I have trouble finding inspiration now that magazines are no more! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kooky-tee-and-pencil-skirt#post-2350723 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 14:00:15 +0000 Ket 2350723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh thank you <b>Lyn</b> &lt;3 I’m very excited by this outfit. Going to tweak the skirt and hopefully it will be just perfect. And… I’m going to experiment more for with this formula and see what else works out. </p> <p>And the cat sweater is coming! Not sure if it will be before the end of this winter. But I need it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kooky-tee-and-pencil-skirt#post-2350721 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 13:54:58 +0000 lyn67 2350721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If cardi is not so voluminous belt over the cardi is great here!&nbsp; &nbsp;And yeay for the cat sweater and&nbsp; tappering&nbsp; down the skirt! Great tonal outfit!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kooky-tee-and-pencil-skirt#post-2350719 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 13:52:00 +0000 Ket 2350719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>suntiger</b> that’s a good reminder about tube skirts! I do have one; that new chocolate bronze metallic number. I haven’t worn it yet because I was waiting for a slip and tights. I actually still don’t have the right tights and slip for it. So buying those in the next week or so. My latest tights are navy and the slip is too large. (Fine under my loose dresses, but showed alllll the bunching from the excess material under said skirt.) anyway—it is much easier to wear in terms of shape and tailoring. I did go with the XL, regardless of hip bumps. It fit better and tapered at my knees, which I prefer. </p> <p>Marilyn M wasn’t it you that said I reminded you of MM? I think so! I love her mischievous, flirty, yet innocent romantic style. Thank you for reminding me of her! I love her style in the late 50s with the very fitted wiggle dresses—and even 60s when she started wearing Pucci cigarette pants and tops. Another look I’m inspired by. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kooky-tee-and-pencil-skirt#post-2350718 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 13:46:38 +0000 Ket 2350718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Bijou,</b> that moniker is so fun! I am going to add it to my list i am definitely going to knit that cat sweater! I’m still pondering if the sleeve/shoulder is my best and if I should alter that. And I will add some waist shaping. Nevertheless, I love the design so much and have loved it now for a good 2-3+ years tbh. It’s probably time to just knit the thing. </p> <p><b>Zaeobi,</b> Yes artsy is more what I<br /> meant! By kooky I mean a blend of artsy and kitschy. 2010s Anthropologie<br /> Is a good reference maybe? My friend calls it art teacher style haha! And I think that’s true. </p> <p>A very good and fair point about the cardigan length! I like it belted both ways. This cardigan does hit me right at or slightly below the widest part of my hips. I feel the belt *over* does do something more for it. I feel drawn to make a pencil skirt formula. So I’ll be experimenting more, never fear! Haha!</p> <p>As for the knotted cardigan—what a terrific idea sorry I didn’t think of that sooner actually. I’ve typically ran from boleros etc because they do feel so 50s June Cleaver, which has never been good on me or appealed to me. But I like a smidge or rocker or rockabilly. I also wonder how a waist length, or slightly cropped, sweater would fair with this pencil skirt. And I have a few of those saved in my knitting queue. </p> <p>What I don’t feel will work with this pencil skirt is an average length sweater or top by itself, worn untucked, or unbelted, or un-knotted. I have a feeling that length will be blah on me? Wondering if I need to start looking for more belts… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kooky-tee-and-pencil-skirt#post-2350717 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 13:42:30 +0000 Anonymous 2350717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote belt over cardi. Yes to tapering your skirt a bit, if possible. I find tube skirts work best, instead of pencil skirts, personally. Pencil skirts in my experience can flip outward in the back if the cut isn't quite right.<br /> "Mischevious bombshell" makes me think of Marilyn Monroe </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kooky-tee-and-pencil-skirt#post-2350706 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:03:54 +0000 Zaeobi 2350706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This hits your style goals well! You could also have slightly different monikers depending on the situation - e.g. erring more 'kooky' for casualwear yet leaning more 'rockabilly' for dressy looks? </p> <p>Autumn coloured tights can be tough to find, so it's good to start with navy! </p> <p>I'm gonna be a slight spanner in the works here (sorry lol) &amp; say I prefer the belt *over* in this *particular* example because the cardigan hits around hip length. I think if it was longer, the belt underneath could give you the casual vibe whilst also being artsy (that's how I interpret the word 'kooky', but don't know if that's your intention?) </p> <p>Speaking of being short-waisted, is it possible to knot the cardigan in front to makeshift a more cropped silhouette? It *sounds* rockabilly in my mind, but it may look more 50s housewife in reality - won't know till you try! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kooky-tee-and-pencil-skirt#post-2350702 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 07:49:07 +0000 Bijou 2350702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it both ways, it REALLY works. 'Mischievous Bombshell' is a wonderful style moniker. Please knit the cat sweater, it's purrfect for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kooky-tee-and-pencil-skirt#post-2350682 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:46:46 +0000 Ket 2350682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for such valuable feedback and kindness! I will be repeating this outfit in some variation again soon :D&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kooky-tee-and-pencil-skirt#post-2350681 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:46:19 +0000 Ket 2350681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jaime</b>, I love your humor! Puns are my thing thank you &lt;3&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div><b>Sal</b>, thank you! I can't wait to see how you will make pencil skirt yours for everyday wear. &lt;3&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Star</b>, thank you so dearly!! Maybe you can find the same pencil skirt from a reseller?? I have done that before.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Bella</b>, bravo to your sharp eye! The skirt is straight versus pegged or tapering in at the bottom. AND... you're right: it's just not as good on me, nor does it match my inspo photos. The fabric is a thick fleecy knit rib. While the seams are serged, I do really think I can easily nip in the bottom and even add a vent??&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Helena</b> oooo! <i>Mischievous Bombshell!&nbsp;</i>That is so fun! Thank you or the input about the belt. I'm&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Robin</b>, I see the same thing about how the belt placement shifts the vibe.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><b>cat2,</b> thank you! Maybe I will also get more belts... I'm excited for it.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Joy</b>, I really hope you find some more graphic tees. I'm loving them -- and I'm not a t-shirt person really. Also, the poly and nylon slips are so helpful!&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Rachy</b>, you're reading my mind!!! I have several cropped/true waist length vintage style sweaters in my knitting queue. SO... it's probably time to get to knitting.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Notsaf</b>, thank you for sharing that. I actually posted about my torso length issues -- though rather obliquely -- <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-a-higher-rise-mean-a-potentially-shorter-torso">here</a>. I have a very deep pevlvic girdle/rise. Measured at the side of my torso, there is only 3 inches between my bottom rib and top of my hip shelf. But then I feel have I length when viewed from the front. This was an extremely high waisted and long pencil skirt. So I may need to alter the proportions a bit...&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Suz</b>, thank you so much for your feedback! I do feel so good about the new pencil skirt and outfit. I'm hoping to experiment more with the formula. I need some more graphic tees first... :D&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Angie</b>, thank you!! I am definitely going to get burgundy tights and try those next. I feel I do better limiting my colors in an outfit to 2, unless it's a print. So burgundy tights feel better to me. Will see what I find!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Sharan</b>, I love all your rockabilly points regarding the belt! Idk why, but I just feel so drawn lately to rocker and rockabilly aesthetics. Not so much that I wear a lot of spiked metal accents or anything, but the overall vibe, I love. It's funny, opinions about the belt over the cardigan versus under the cardigan seem quite split.&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kooky-tee-and-pencil-skirt#post-2350570 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 19:03:05 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2350570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>It totally works. My favorite is with the belt over the cardigan. I think the belt inside the cardigan is more current, but the belt over cardigan plays up your waist so well and adds more of your signature style. To me, it gives more of a nod to rockabilly, which I associate with pronounced waist definition (among other characteristics, of course). The tee gives a playful element, which really makes the outfit for me--gives it personality, which I see as another element of rockabilly style (part of what sets Rockabilly apart from the mythical 50s housewife style, à la June Cleaver). <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I like the idea of matching tights, but they can be so hard to find in the right colors. I will often just go with the lowest contrast to what I'm wearing or match my footwear instead of the outfit to give a similar effect to wearing tall boots.</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kooky-tee-and-pencil-skirt#post-2350566 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 17:32:00 +0000 Angie 2350566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are ADORABLE, <b>Ket</b>! Mischievous, sumptuous, glam, and playful at once :)&nbsp;</p> <p>I like the belt under the cardigan best. Super cute twin set effect with the cardi and tee.&nbsp;</p> <p>I see burgundy tights with this fun look!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kooky-tee-and-pencil-skirt#post-2350556 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 16:21:53 +0000 Suz 2350556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it on you! I like the belt under the cardi version best. I'm a huge fan of a fun tee or sweater with a skirt (pencil, tube, A-line, whatever). This looks like a version that will work for your lifestyle but also make you feel a bit more polished than a pair of jeans might.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kooky-tee-and-pencil-skirt#post-2350555 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 16:16:44 +0000 notsaf 2350555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you, like me, may be a bit short waisted: that makes high-waisted pencil skirts tricky for me! Agreeing with Helena about the belt under the cardigan, esp because it lengthens the lines down. Bombshell is right!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kooky-tee-and-pencil-skirt#post-2350551 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:22:06 +0000 rachylou 2350551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the belt at the waistline because it gives what Angie calls structure. A top with a banded hem would probably also provide the same. I’m thinking crop top sort of thing, because I like the high waist. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kooky-tee-and-pencil-skirt#post-2350545 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:48:51 +0000 Anonymous 2350545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like slips and even wear full length ones. &nbsp;Most of mine are polyester so too warm in late spring/summer. &nbsp;They allow fabric of frocks to glide over my glucose meter making it less noticeable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kooky-tee-and-pencil-skirt#post-2350543 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:44:26 +0000 Anonymous 2350543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your outfit. &nbsp;I am inspired to try graphic tees again. &nbsp;I have very few but I like wearing them under flannel shirts or blazers. &nbsp;I am inspired to look for more. That could be a part of my spring wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kooky-tee-and-pencil-skirt#post-2350534 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:09:28 +0000 cat2 2350534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats on getting started on your basics! I vote belt over sweater because the belt is a bit chunky. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kooky-tee-and-pencil-skirt#post-2350519 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 13:15:56 +0000 RobinF 2350519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfit. I love it with the tee. I think the belt gives very different vibes whether under/over the sweater. Under it looks casual and comfy, over a bit dressier. I like it both ways. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kooky-tee-and-pencil-skirt#post-2350518 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:42:39 +0000 Helena 2350518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mischievous Bombshell??</p> <p>Love the colours and vibe ... Suits you so well. FWIW I prefer the belt under the Cardi ... To my eye it looks a little less fussy while still adding polish and giving the outfit a dress-like feel. YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kooky-tee-and-pencil-skirt#post-2350507 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 07:56:54 +0000 bella 2350507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your inspo pictures. I think what makes your outfit a bit different is the fit of your skirt, which looks a bit more A-line in your third picture (as opposed the first two pictures, where the photo is cut so we don't quite see) What is the material? Do you sew? Can you take alter it a tiny bit so it looks more like a cocoon as opposed to an A-line? Maybe we just need to see a bit more pictures of the skirt on its own.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kooky-tee-and-pencil-skirt#post-2350504 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 07:43:25 +0000 Star (Lise) 2350504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it with the belt over the cardigan.&nbsp; Not sure I would match the tights to the T and topper, might be too matchy-matchy for my liking.&nbsp; Looks like Glam Rockabilly or Sensual Glam (ha, a new mix :)) to me.&nbsp; Definitely glam in the mix.&nbsp; &nbsp;No need to feel like an imposter or weird, you look totally authentic.&nbsp; Regretting now that I left behind the red/black hounds tooth stretchy pencil skirt I left behind in the thrift shop last week.&nbsp; You look really fab.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kooky-tee-and-pencil-skirt#post-2350494 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 04:54:10 +0000 Sal 2350494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this Ket - great colours on you and the shapes too.</p> <p>I haven't worn a pencil skirt in a while - this gives me some winter inspo.&nbsp; I do like the shape but want to make them better for my low key lifestyle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kooky-tee-and-pencil-skirt#post-2350491 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 02:45:39 +0000 Jaime 2350491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for sharing your fun inspo pics. You fit in seamlessly. (Tights humor?) Love the belt!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-kooky-tee-and-pencil-skirt#post-2350455 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 21:05:15 +0000 Ket 2350455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One change I would make next time is to make sure my tights are the same color as my tee/sweater. </p>