https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-life-without-tees---experiment-1with-hubbys-old-button-down Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 27 May 2026 21:25:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-life-without-tees---experiment-1with-hubbys-old-button-down#post-706591 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 21:06:11 +0000 Aida 706591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late to the party here but I had to chime in to say that I ADORE this outfit on you Ornella! One of my most favorite casual outfits I've seen of yours ever. The relaxed and oversized button-up is so very perfect with the skinnies and flats; I'm sure it's no surprise to you that this outfit is right up my alley, as I wear this formula often ^^ I think the black belt actually looks really great with the black shoes and bag, but of course there's always the option of a printed and/or colorful belt for next time. Personally, I'd wear a very brightly colored skinny belt, but I don't mind not having belt loops fully filled :}</p> <p>EDIT: Also, your HAIR! It looks stunning here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-life-without-tees---experiment-1with-hubbys-old-button-down#post-706075 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 07:29:55 +0000 lyn67 706075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, smashing girlÍ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-life-without-tees---experiment-1with-hubbys-old-button-down#post-705963 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 02:48:54 +0000 Suz 705963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous!!! Now I want to copy!! </p> <p>I am trying to think about what cover would work. One trouble with a looser top is that it can be uncomfortable to wear a more fitted jacket. I am not sure what the answer is for that and I hope someone provides it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-life-without-tees---experiment-1with-hubbys-old-button-down#post-705930 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 02:10:45 +0000 LadyBirdK 705930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow wow wow!</p> <p>There is nothing I don't like about this look. Everything from your glasses to your shoes looks fantastic. You are totally rockin those skinnies. You look casual and effortlessly put together at th same time. And just think, you can actually say, "what? This old thing?" and MEAN IT!</p> <p>I am totally stealing this from you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-life-without-tees---experiment-1with-hubbys-old-button-down#post-705740 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 22:40:01 +0000 Beth Ann 705740@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the relaxed, but still polished feel in this outfit. Definitely wear again! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-life-without-tees---experiment-1with-hubbys-old-button-down#post-705627 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:44:09 +0000 JR 705627@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice. And very nice to know I'm not the only one, although I don't pull it off with anywhere near so much panache. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-life-without-tees---experiment-1with-hubbys-old-button-down#post-705595 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:25:27 +0000 Ornella 705595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a huge grin on my face, thanks ladies!</p> <p>@texstyle, I've been hunting that fab belt for quite some time. How great to see Angie's blog post today to have a timely visual of what I want.</p> <p>@Angie, that's a good point, I need a cover up for this. I haven't thought of it at this point. I'll have to think of something and keep my eyes open for inspiration. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-life-without-tees---experiment-1with-hubbys-old-button-down#post-705554 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:04:58 +0000 Lisa 705554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks good to me. So clever! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-life-without-tees---experiment-1with-hubbys-old-button-down#post-705540 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:55:11 +0000 CocoLion 705540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One of the positive influences Angie/YLF has had on me is to rely less on tees. So I love this look on you! The way your hubby's shirt looks on you is so cool! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-life-without-tees---experiment-1with-hubbys-old-button-down#post-705538 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:49:20 +0000 catgirl 705538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh, perfect! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-life-without-tees---experiment-1with-hubbys-old-button-down#post-705510 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:55:37 +0000 Scarlet 705510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks really good to me </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-life-without-tees---experiment-1with-hubbys-old-button-down#post-705503 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:37:50 +0000 cciele 705503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a great look, and great t-shirt alternative. I think the flowiness of the woven buttondown really works. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-life-without-tees---experiment-1with-hubbys-old-button-down#post-705501 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:37:08 +0000 Queen Mum 705501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>love it!<br /> Yes, this is the type of shirt you need... button ups that have flow to them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-life-without-tees---experiment-1with-hubbys-old-button-down#post-705499 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:32:27 +0000 texstyle 705499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks good. The pearls and shoes took it up a notch from just a "comfy big shirt" to an outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-life-without-tees---experiment-1with-hubbys-old-button-down#post-705490 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:17:06 +0000 Angie 705490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You did it! You look sensational :)</p> <p>All you need is a cover-up for when it cools down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-life-without-tees---experiment-1with-hubbys-old-button-down#post-705486 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:11:57 +0000 Parsley 705486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ornella, This works well, as far as I'm concerned! you look casual yet polished, and totally appropriate for a MOTG.<br /> I like how you've semi-tucked the shirt. You're right that a fun belt would be a great addition- maybe like Angie's leopard one from today's post?<br /> And as you say, if you're not doing playground duty, you could dress up the look with a drapey silk shirt, and it would also look terrific.<br /> I think you're on to something here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-life-without-tees---experiment-1with-hubbys-old-button-down#post-705485 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:10:15 +0000 rachylou 705485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it. I would do even less tuck on the semi-tuck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-life-without-tees---experiment-1with-hubbys-old-button-down#post-705484 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:03:57 +0000 Ornella 705484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In light of my decision to <strong><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/parting-of-our-ways---but-where-does-it-leave-or-take-me">move away from the tee shirts</a></strong> and some ideas thrown in (waving to Elisabeth), I've decided to do something different and try a combination that sounded good in my head at least.</p> <p>Mr. O had this old white button down which he no longer wears a lot as it's quite baggy, but I always had my eye on it as I love the fabric - it's 100% cotton, very light and airy, but feels and behaves as if it's rather heavy (not sure if the description makes sense). </p> <p>And it irons easily and does not seem to wrinkle badly at all. Pretty good for an old thing!</p> <p>So, I bypassed all my button downs - some too stiff, some too formal, some needed ironing - and decided to play with his old shirt instead. Going for baggy silhouette suddenly sounded attractive (who, me?) and I semi-tucked it in the skinnies, which I hoped would balance the top part of the outfit. I've also added chunky pearly beads necklace to add a bit more of the feminine touch to the whole outfit.</p> <p>After wearing it for a day, I think I want to make this type of outfit really work. In an ideal world, this would be a flowy white silk blouse, although if I'm honest that may not be too playgrounds-friendly if I'd need to stop by one at some point, so this cotton shirt could see some extra mileage if you approve ;-)</p> <p>So, from my POW:<br /> - comfort factor: 11/10<br /> - happiness factor: 9/10 (I'd like a bit more exciting belt, but I felt good the whole day)<br /> - re-wearability factor: ??? WDYT, am I missing to see something hideous or obviously wrong?</p> <p>Thanks for reading... and now, it's brutal honesty that's needed </p>