https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-maximal-minimal Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 09 May 2026 15:55:07 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-maximal-minimal/page/2#post-917603 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:21:25 +0000 Glory 917603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like this combination of navy with aqua. Definately to be repeated. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-maximal-minimal/page/2#post-917202 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 03:33:25 +0000 K. Period. 917202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So, I have to fess up. The shoes are super duper cheapies from the Nordstrom Rack.&nbsp;I love them too! Unfortunately, they aren't very comfortable. &nbsp;They were a great way for me to put my toes in the water, though. And who knew I would love metallic shoes like this?!? I'm keeping my eyes open for a better pair to upgrade to. Nice to know that the forum shares the love!&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-maximal-minimal/page/2#post-917169 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:53:18 +0000 Jaime 917169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Agree with camp whatever you call it, you look fantastic! And I want to steal your shoes!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-maximal-minimal/page/2#post-917122 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:13:39 +0000 Kristin SF 917122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ K, I have a whole drawer of them, since I'm between 5.5 and 6. ;-)<br /><br />Let me try it and see. For the price, I kinda want the shoes to fit perfectly right off the bat, but I love them enough to try. Will report back! Thanks!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-maximal-minimal/page/2#post-917080 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:35:03 +0000 K. Period. 917080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie! I hadn't expected you to weigh in. Very nice surprise, especially the killer rating. Thank you! You are such a&nbsp;dear! &nbsp;<br /><br />Okay, now that I won't be suddenly bumping yesterday's thread:&nbsp;<br /><br />Kristin, so sad about the sizing on the Geox. :/ Frustrating! Have you ever tried something like <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/Pedag-Stop-Padded-Leather-Grips/dp/B004BD71JK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1366849943&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=pedag">this</a>? &nbsp;I use them when I need a minor adjustment because a shoe is too big in one size and too small in the other. &nbsp;I&nbsp;either put them in the heel or just under the tongue area (above my toes, but below the edge of the shoe). They take up just enough space to make those almost-right shoes&nbsp;work and the suede is very comfortable.&nbsp;<br /><br />ETA: These pedag ones? Seriously? They are the best, aren't they. I love them. I stocked up when I found them at my local shoe repair store. Love them.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-maximal-minimal/page/2#post-917065 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:23:24 +0000 Angie 917065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Minimal Colour takes it out of Maximal Territory!&nbsp; <br /><br />KILLER<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-maximal-minimal/page/2#post-917024 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:44:40 +0000 Kristin SF 917024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love the total look and especially THOSE SHOES!<br /><br />I took your lead and ordered the Geox. LOVE THEM but they are a tad too big and they do not make a 5.5 size. I'm heartbroken. Trying to decide if I want to keep and add an insole, but then I lose the breathability factor of their soles, right? Argh. Decisions decisions. ;-)<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-maximal-minimal/page/2#post-917018 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:26:42 +0000 Transcona Shannon 917018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Maximal? Minimal? who cares what you call it when it looks this good https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-maximal-minimal/page/2#post-916930 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:12:13 +0000 Lyn D. 916930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I LOVE this look K!<br />A navy shirt like yours is on my list- last one has worn out due to the poor quality :(<br />It must be the all navy base that allows the bright accessories to look so fab and not OTT. in any way. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-maximal-minimal/page/2#post-916839 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:14:41 +0000 Thistle 916839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Gorgeous however you slice it!&nbsp; <br /><br />But yes, I would say maximal minimal is right.&nbsp; The navy makes it feel more minimal so you can add the accessories without looking maximal. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-maximal-minimal/page/2#post-916833 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:12:25 +0000 Nicole D 916833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Minimal colour, maximal texture, looks great. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-maximal-minimal#post-916826 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:10:46 +0000 Sarah A 916826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Loving the look The aqua necklace and mint belt are to die for with the navy and white bag too boot! Awesome!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-maximal-minimal#post-916470 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:33:25 +0000 K. Period. 916470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ LOL, Claire! My hips are pretty much straight, so that may be what is causing it! &nbsp;I will gladly take the compliment about them looking better on me, though. &nbsp;Honestly, I think a big part of it is that I'm wearing the petites, so mine have a shorter rise and the hem is much higher than they are on the models. How is that for a side to side on the benefit of PPL? &nbsp;(And mine really probably should even be a bit shorter to be ideal!)&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-maximal-minimal#post-916418 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:40:55 +0000 Anonymous 916418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Whoa, I just went to BR's website and these pants look so much better on you than their models! Do you think the key is having a bit of slouch? Your hips look almost straight in them.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-maximal-minimal#post-916411 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:37:43 +0000 Anonymous 916411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Whatever it is, it works! I'm glad that you didn't step back inside and remove anything; I love it all. And those pants! Thanks for providing the info. on them. I adore the cut and fit! *fanning at your fabuloisty* https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-maximal-minimal#post-916404 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:32:13 +0000 K. Period. 916404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, everyone! How nice to wake up to all these nice comments and compliments! &nbsp;<br /><br />Krishnidoux, they are the Hampton fit pants from Banana Republic. I typically wear their regular line&nbsp;for bottoms at BR, but I&nbsp;actually bought these in petite because the fit was better (and I didn't need to shorten them!). &nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-maximal-minimal#post-916276 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:46:51 +0000 Ingunn 916276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Maximal or minimal - I LOVE this look, and you wear it so well! Haha - neutrals in disguise it is The mint is making the navy so fresh. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-maximal-minimal#post-916258 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:24:59 +0000 Sona 916258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think its more minimal than maximal but no matter what its correct moniker&nbsp; it is fantastical.<br /><br />:) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-maximal-minimal#post-916189 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:36:18 +0000 krishnidoux 916189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love EVERYTHING about this fab, simple, effective outfit! Proportions, colour, shape. The pants have just enough slouch and are just the right length. What are they? And the pointy shoes make the outfit, also bookending with your hair.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-maximal-minimal#post-916188 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:29:11 +0000 Hil 916188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That is just so fabulous - I am never sure how to fab up navy but you have mad it look amazing! Just wow! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-maximal-minimal#post-916183 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:05:22 +0000 RoseandJoan 916183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The cut of the clothing and overall silhouette are minimal but the details are maximal IMO. I also note how you necklace perfectly fills the neckline to almost become part of the shirt rather than a separate piece.<br /><br />I think I may wear my brocade trousers tomorrow in homage. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-maximal-minimal#post-916103 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:36:11 +0000 CocoLion 916103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Whatever you call it, it looks great!<br /><br />(And I think it may photograph more minimally than it actually is, although I wouldn't call it maximal either.) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-maximal-minimal#post-916099 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:14:17 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 916099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ A lot of subtlety going on! You look so fab in this outfit. I like the interplay of navy, turquoise and mint, and your croc and metallic neutrals are perfect. This outfit is right up my alley--understated, elegant, with interesting details from head to toe. <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-maximal-minimal#post-916093 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:08:35 +0000 Anonymous 916093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally minimal maximalism at it's best. You look beautiful . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-maximal-minimal#post-916088 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:03:03 +0000 K. Period. 916088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, ladies! I think I'm going to add statement minimalism to my style mantra. &nbsp;I love the idea. &nbsp;<br /><br />(And JulieJohn, you had me in stitches!!!) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-maximal-minimal#post-915914 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:52:33 +0000 Aida 915914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It looks minimal to me, just not The Most Minimal Ever&nbsp;:) The low contrast helps. Subtle effect, which ups the clean minimalism. Super looking! Totally dig the metallic pointy flats here. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-maximal-minimal#post-915909 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:49:15 +0000 bj1111 915909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE...i think of minimal vs maximal not as the number of items but as visual contrast. So to me, this is how to do minimal! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-maximal-minimal#post-915899 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:38:27 +0000 Isabel 915899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow, wow and wow. &nbsp;I think that you are restrained minimalist. &nbsp;Does it matter ? &nbsp;LOL ! &nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-maximal-minimal#post-915890 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:33:05 +0000 pil 915890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whatever it is, I love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-maximal-minimal#post-915885 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:29:39 +0000 Debora 915885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks minimal to me with a very modern and fresh take. Love! </p>