https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-matchy-matchy-tomboy-not-menswear Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:09:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-matchy-matchy-tomboy-not-menswear#post-614558 Tue, 08 May 2012 01:56:38 +0000 rae 614558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The attorney was fab! And so was his recommended neck specialist. This gal has an MRI ordered and does NOT have to talk with any more insurance agents. Huzzah!</p> <p>Natalie, yes, it was a DIY - salvaged watch face and salvaged leather. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-matchy-matchy-tomboy-not-menswear#post-614479 Tue, 08 May 2012 00:33:26 +0000 goldenpig 614479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Orange is definitely your color! Wear often--no Halloween here (not that there's anything wrong with Halloween!) And what a fab Purrolex! Is that a DIY?</p> <p>Hope things go well and that everything gets resolved soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-matchy-matchy-tomboy-not-menswear#post-614453 Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:22 +0000 Anonymous 614453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Buahahahaha dying here @ Purrolex!<br /> Pairing orange with black and brown is BRILLIANT. I love it.<br /> I am so sorry these accident issues keep on lingering. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a speedy resolution. I hope the meeting with the attorney goes well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-matchy-matchy-tomboy-not-menswear#post-614373 Mon, 07 May 2012 21:25:16 +0000 rae 614373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, everyone! </p> <p>Vicki, Browns colors sound just fine - DH is from Ohio, after all. :)</p> <p>Meredith, you are right - the boots do soften the colors as well. Gosh, I love these boots!</p> <p>And an update on the accident case:<br /> - I lodged a complaint against the no-show adjuster and got my case transferred to someone else - yay!<br /> - I bit the bullet and called the attorney that my chiropractor recommended. He even got me in to see a doctor next door to his office, right after I go in to see him. Having my consult with him in 30 mins. Hopefully he will take over the headache portion of this process... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-matchy-matchy-tomboy-not-menswear#post-614321 Mon, 07 May 2012 19:59:41 +0000 Meredith1953 614321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae,<br /> you look gorgeous in the orange shirt! I have always like black and orange together but you soften it with the gray? color of the boots. Really a great look and the purse is so cute! Love the sweet kitty shot in the watch! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-matchy-matchy-tomboy-not-menswear#post-614318 Mon, 07 May 2012 19:53:55 +0000 christieanne 614318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae Solo! I see the inspiration clearly and love it. Breaking up the black and orange with brown is brilliant. And yes on the watch thing - a peek of a watch under a cuff is totally fun especially when it is your furbaby special Purrlex. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-matchy-matchy-tomboy-not-menswear#post-614221 Mon, 07 May 2012 18:05:23 +0000 CocoLion 614221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The shirt was such a wise purchase. It looks amazing on you, the color and the fit. This outfit has a simple classic femininity on top of the tomboy-ishness. And your watch cracks me up! So fun.</p> <p>Hope your meetings go well Rae! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-matchy-matchy-tomboy-not-menswear#post-614209 Mon, 07 May 2012 17:51:25 +0000 Kiwichik 614209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous in orange </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-matchy-matchy-tomboy-not-menswear#post-614201 Mon, 07 May 2012 17:39:29 +0000 Parsley 614201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, YAY! I'm so glad the blouse worked for you! That orange is wonderful on you, and the fit looks perfect. Yipee! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-matchy-matchy-tomboy-not-menswear#post-614187 Mon, 07 May 2012 17:18:48 +0000 MsMary 614187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Spectacular! Love it!! You look about nine feet tall in that fabulous ensemble! And the watch is too, too fun!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-matchy-matchy-tomboy-not-menswear#post-614178 Mon, 07 May 2012 17:10:31 +0000 Vicki 614178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the watch and does it "meow" on the hour! It's purrfect. ^_^</p> <p>As for the orange and black with brown accessories, I've been a frustrated Cleveland Browns fan for years and their colors are orange and brown, so you've removed any jack o'lantern effect with this smart addition. Your blouse is beautiful in every way and now ManidipaM has me ROTFL. p.s. Send your PI adjuster a bill for standing you up and then go shopping. How rude of her and unprofessional, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-matchy-matchy-tomboy-not-menswear#post-614159 Mon, 07 May 2012 16:46:54 +0000 Julie 614159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking Fab as usual, Rae. What boots are you wearing with this outfit?</p> <p>Perhaps you should use them to give the adjuster a kick in the caboose, then she might know how you're feeling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-matchy-matchy-tomboy-not-menswear#post-614158 Mon, 07 May 2012 16:45:06 +0000 rae 614158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, this is the Nexx silk blouse suggested to me by Parsley! Got it at Nordies, and they have lots of fun colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-matchy-matchy-tomboy-not-menswear#post-614148 Mon, 07 May 2012 16:40:45 +0000 catgirl 614148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE this! Where is that fab orange blouse from? I think this is somewhere between boyish and menswear - the pieces themselves are not inherently masculine, but the styling and the attitude gives them the androgynous spin. Whatever it is, it's a roaring success. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-matchy-matchy-tomboy-not-menswear#post-614135 Mon, 07 May 2012 16:15:21 +0000 morethanbeige 614135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to avoid orange and black also, but this looks great on you! No signs of a jack o' lantern! I am loving the relaxed feel. I feel a copy coming on! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-matchy-matchy-tomboy-not-menswear#post-614134 Mon, 07 May 2012 16:06:25 +0000 ManidipaM 614134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Grr on your behalf, Rae! That is as unbelievable as the negligent doc!</p> <p>But also ROTFL at the Men in Blouse you're channelling! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-matchy-matchy-tomboy-not-menswear#post-614131 Mon, 07 May 2012 16:02:53 +0000 rae 614131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, ladies! I came straight here for a pick me up, because the adjuster never showed up to our appointment! I'm disgusted and wrote a formal complaint letter about it - she has been regularly absent from the office, disorganized, and now stood me up which is of course going to delay things even more. </p> <p>But on the plus side, I have you all to brighten my day, so thank you for the kind words. I'm really liking how my Purrolex (LOVE, Claire!) peeks out from my sleeve when I sit my arms on the desk to type - now I understand why YLF loves watches. </p> <p>Angie, I think I do get a more manly vibe from this, too, but "menswear" usually carries the connotation of an Annie Hall look, no? Or maybe I've just not experienced a broader usage? I'm fine channeling a more rogueish man in a relaxed blouse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-matchy-matchy-tomboy-not-menswear#post-614116 Mon, 07 May 2012 15:40:53 +0000 Angie 614116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh! I got so carried away with the outfit I forgot to mention the AMAZING ARM CANDY!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-matchy-matchy-tomboy-not-menswear#post-614110 Mon, 07 May 2012 15:25:10 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 614110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous outfit Rae. The first thing I noticed was the fit of the pants and shirt. I really like the way the two pieces work together. I would never have thought Halloween if you hadn't mentioned it in your post.</p> <p>Hope the meeting goes well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-matchy-matchy-tomboy-not-menswear#post-614101 Mon, 07 May 2012 15:12:27 +0000 Anonymous 614101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, that orange is spectacular on you! And the kitties. .. . I die!!! Love! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-matchy-matchy-tomboy-not-menswear#post-614097 Mon, 07 May 2012 15:08:26 +0000 ManidipaM 614097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not seeing Halloween here yet. Maybe if you got some green hair to go with it? :-p</p> <p>Until then, you *do* look fabulously, effortlessly stylish in a bit of a boyish way! Amazing arm candy, and LOVE the bag, which makes a huge difference to the vibe --- something that says there's a girl in here, not just a tomboy, either. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-matchy-matchy-tomboy-not-menswear#post-614095 Mon, 07 May 2012 15:07:32 +0000 Angie 614095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love! So swish and no-nonsense. (I wear this combination of blouse, belt and trousers quite regularly now). To my eye, it's still a manish look - but we can stick to "boyish" if you prefer :)</p> <p>Wearing orange and black WITH a third colour will prevent that Halloween Feeling. Just as you did here you clever gal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-matchy-matchy-tomboy-not-menswear#post-614087 Mon, 07 May 2012 14:55:18 +0000 Amy 614087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look super, Rae, not like a jack-o-lantern at all. I do think the browns are very helfpul in making this a more sophisticated look. That watch is the cat's meow. Love it!</p> <p>I hope your appointment with the chiropracter helps you feel better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-matchy-matchy-tomboy-not-menswear#post-614085 Mon, 07 May 2012 14:51:07 +0000 Anonymous 614085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm loving your Purrrrrrrrrolex! So cute! I love the boots with this outfit and the way the brown elements soften the black against the orange. I love your bag, and that is a great structured shirt! Orange was made for you, Rachel! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-matchy-matchy-tomboy-not-menswear#post-614080 Mon, 07 May 2012 14:33:51 +0000 Transcona Shannon 614080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is definitely slouchy tomboy - and I LOVE it! This is the type of blouse I'm after - well fitting but still soft with the ability to tuck, not tuck or partial tuck. You look gorgeous in orange Rae - and no...you do NOT look like a jack o'lantern! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-matchy-matchy-tomboy-not-menswear#post-614075 Mon, 07 May 2012 14:27:00 +0000 rae 614075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to have a Big Issue with wearing orange with black - nowadays, I do it often, but I still felt a wee bit strange colorblocking orange and black. Hopefully no one thinks I look like a jack o' lantern! Browns chosen to soften the black here. Meeting with personal injury adjuster this morning, then chiropractor in the eventing, so I didn't want to be too put together or constricted. Normally, I would have more structure in an outfit, but today all there is is my chest pockets, of course a fitted shoulder seam, and my leopard bag. </p> <p>I think the effect is very tomboy - not the usual menswear vibe with a vest and tie and such, but an overall slouchy effect like a boy in a school uniform who still wants to run about and cause mischief without splitting his pants. </p>