https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-manrepeller-vs-the-edokko Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:53:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-manrepeller-vs-the-edokko#post-1436483 Tue, 03 Feb 2015 14:40:21 +0000 Astrid 1436483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the button down with it! But I think I prefer the skirt in the first look... I actually like the "static" feel. So how's that? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-manrepeller-vs-the-edokko#post-1436401 Tue, 03 Feb 2015 11:57:58 +0000 approprio 1436401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for feedback and suggestions ladies! I've made a few tweaks to this look&nbsp;and uploaded a new photo up top. Feels quite different, but I think I like this better. What do you think? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-manrepeller-vs-the-edokko#post-1435147 Sat, 31 Jan 2015 17:17:57 +0000 E 1435147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love 'frumpy-ish' English countryside looks, and with your hair &amp; specs, it definitely reads as deliberate. Well played. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-manrepeller-vs-the-edokko#post-1433693 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 14:22:33 +0000 approprio 1433693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>karymk:</b>&nbsp;what a lovely comment! you just&nbsp;made my day </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-manrepeller-vs-the-edokko#post-1433529 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 03:34:53 +0000 karymk 1433529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you done Leandra proud here. you are cool enough to pull this off! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-manrepeller-vs-the-edokko#post-1432452 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 12:26:34 +0000 approprio 1432452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks ladies once again for all the positive reinforcement and&nbsp;styling suggestions. This gives me the confidence that this lovely jumper is not just for my imaginary life of walks in the forest and nights by the fire!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Firecracker</b>, I've been wearing this with skinny pants, but I don't have any knee boots right now. I was spoiled by a gorgeous pair I had for years and wore until they fell off my feet. I haven't been able to find any I like as much since. But they'd surely work if I had some.</p> <p><b>westsidesue</b>, believe it or not, the turtle neck is there for warmth as much as style right now! That said,&nbsp;I do feel the need for a little detail at the neck with this one for some reason. <b>avicennia</b>, that can also be a little collar. <br /><b><br />shevia</b>, thanks for saying so! I felt it needed the colour pop.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Suz</b>, just spotted your ETA... the menswear on the Asian style blogs is just superb! The ladies look universally wonderful, but for some reason it's always the gents who have the edge for me!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-manrepeller-vs-the-edokko#post-1432427 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 11:07:50 +0000 rute 1432427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>wow! I love this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-manrepeller-vs-the-edokko#post-1432382 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 06:58:54 +0000 deb 1432382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thumbs up, here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-manrepeller-vs-the-edokko#post-1432374 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 06:15:07 +0000 Dixie 1432374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice! You have an unique an interesting style. I like the oversized look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-manrepeller-vs-the-edokko#post-1432370 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 06:00:49 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1432370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know what I would pair it with, and it wouldn't be half as cool as this outfit looks on you! (I'd wear it with skinny jeans or cords and tall boots.) Love how your outfit echoes your inspiration photo and how it flatters you and suits your style. The volume of the skirt is great on you, and it balances the chunky-looking (if soft, in real life) sweater. The thick-soled oxfords are an excellent choice, too. And your legs plus the bit of arm showing with scrunched sleeves provide what Angie would call structure. Nicely done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-manrepeller-vs-the-edokko#post-1432358 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 05:39:54 +0000 Beth Ann 1432358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How clever are you!&nbsp; Love the arty skirt and shiny oxfords alongside this lovely sweater.&nbsp; You're right --- it is beautiful, but could easily appear frumpy.&nbsp; Often, I just enjoy an item like this as lounge wear, but you've used your inspiration to create a wonderful outfit that works for many settings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-manrepeller-vs-the-edokko#post-1432245 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 02:49:26 +0000 Jaime 1432245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The reddish collar and the shoes are the key touches. The zipper on the skirt somehow helps rein it in too. Love the inspiration shot also. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-manrepeller-vs-the-edokko#post-1432234 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 02:38:42 +0000 avicennia 1432234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your outfit looks stylish and intentional! In addition to the other suggestions, what about a collared blouse? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-manrepeller-vs-the-edokko#post-1432115 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 00:13:26 +0000 frannieb 1432115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>great outfit. &nbsp;Really like how you match the slouchy sweater with the skirt. Great Rif off the inspiration outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-manrepeller-vs-the-edokko#post-1432051 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 22:10:44 +0000 westsidesue 1432051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>While I love the flash of red at the neck, I have been thinking a lot about necklines, and wonder if leaving off the turtleneck would also enliven the outfit. I feel like it is slightly crowding your face. I find it is amazing what a few more inches of skin at the neck do to lighten up an outfit. Don't know if this is true for you, but maybe something to try? </p> <p>I just love your willingness to try, and your fantastic eye for putting together unusual combinations. Very inspiring! Thanks for sharing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-manrepeller-vs-the-edokko#post-1431974 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 20:20:36 +0000 approprio 1431974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Kiwigal, Suz, Astrid, harmonica, MsMary, jackiec, rachylou</b>...<br />Thanks everyone for the feedback! Seems this is working somehow after all. Maybe I'm just doubtful because it's Monday.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Merwoman</b> - I think I know what you mean. I'll&nbsp;work through a few different separates with this sweater and see what happens. Soon to be seen on screen&nbsp;with pleated skirts, knee shorts, gold jeans and wide legged&nbsp;pants... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-manrepeller-vs-the-edokko#post-1431967 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 19:54:30 +0000 Sal 1431967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cool look.<br />Love the red lippie with the masculine outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-manrepeller-vs-the-edokko#post-1431963 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 19:48:46 +0000 Suz 1431963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, no wonder you love the sweater. I would, too. I like it with the faux leather skirt and the zips.&nbsp; </p> <p>ETA: I also like how you showed us your inspiration, and that your inspiration was a young man. :)</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-manrepeller-vs-the-edokko#post-1431961 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 19:42:04 +0000 merwoman 1431961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a gorgeous sweater,and I love the colour pairing with the turtleneck. Briliant with your beautiful hair and specs.<br />I like the outfit combo - but am feeling with that particular skirt style&nbsp;&nbsp;the outfit reads more 'static'. Would love to see the sweater paired with a pleated skirt to give it more movement. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-manrepeller-vs-the-edokko#post-1431960 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 19:40:40 +0000 Astrid 1431960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-manrepeller-vs-the-edokko#post-1431946 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 19:21:28 +0000 harmonica 1431946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very cool! Love the inspirational photo, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-manrepeller-vs-the-edokko#post-1431938 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 19:08:52 +0000 MsMary 1431938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super love!&nbsp; So fun!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-manrepeller-vs-the-edokko#post-1431921 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:52:21 +0000 jackiec 1431921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds and looks super cozy! Cool inspiration and well played </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-manrepeller-vs-the-edokko#post-1431912 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:41:05 +0000 rachylou 1431912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Works for me! Great look! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-manrepeller-vs-the-edokko#post-1431911 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:39:06 +0000 approprio 1431911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I take a lot of inspiration from various Asian street style blogs. I don't know if this is a good idea because what works on bright young things&nbsp;from Tokyo doesn't always translate to a middle aged English lady. It doesn't keep me from trying though.&nbsp;</p> <p>Today I tried&nbsp;to sharpen up what is probably the most un-fashion item in my possession, a slouchy men's jumper from Scotland. I love this thing.&nbsp;The soft knit and&nbsp;rich colour scheme&nbsp;have a&nbsp;happiness factor that is off the charts, but there's no denying it looks bigger than it is, and that's being polite.</p> <p>So, with the help of this picture of&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://asianstreetfashion.org/post/38056703356/on-the-street-tokyo-tatsuya">a willowy young&nbsp;man</a> who seems thoroughly at home in oversized knitwear, I'm trying to convince myself that frumpy can be edgy and&nbsp;a chunky&nbsp;jumper works&nbsp;with&nbsp;a faux-leather&nbsp;midi skirt.</p> <p><b>ETA with pic</b>: I took your advice. Revisiting the look today with a&nbsp;sheer navy&nbsp;button-down shirt from American Apparel&nbsp;and my venerable DvN pleated skirt. I think this works much better. Thanks <b>merwoman</b> and <b>avicennia</b>&nbsp;for the suggestions.</p> </p>