https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-modern-classic-or-just-classic Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:36:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-modern-classic-or-just-classic#post-1093826 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 23:54:57 +0000 Aida 1093826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Liz, I've had a tailor/drycleaner stitch in slips before and I've also done simple stitching myself (nothing fancy, and probably wouldn't hold up to&nbsp;a wash like having a pro do it would). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-modern-classic-or-just-classic#post-1093030 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:11:49 +0000 Anonymous 1093030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yup, Josh definitely wasn't going to win any fashion awards! I'm in DC too, so definitely familiar with awkward work clothing&nbsp;as only the feds can do it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-modern-classic-or-just-classic#post-1092862 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 04:31:55 +0000 Liz A. 1092862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lol, Aubergine. &nbsp;I work for the federal government although not in the White House, so I get where the show's fashion is coming from. &nbsp;CJ's clothes probably were cutting edge at the time &nbsp;Josh's big baggy&nbsp;suits really bothered me as well.&nbsp;</p> <p>Aida, good idea about the built in slip. &nbsp;Do you just sew a slip to the skirt or what? &nbsp;I've been having luck with pettipants.</p> <p>Carole, the nameplate is <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.etsy.com/transaction/157758494?ref=fb2_tnx_image">this one</a>. &nbsp;I totally recommend it as a gift.</p> <p>Thanks, everyone. &nbsp;I'm glad the look isn't too boring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-modern-classic-or-just-classic#post-1092859 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 04:28:44 +0000 Gigi 1092859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I too would call this "modern classic." Everything is polished and in proportion, and the oxfords add a bit of modern pizzazz.&nbsp;Your necklace length and style are just perfect for filling in the space of the V-neck. Great outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-modern-classic-or-just-classic#post-1092840 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 04:04:44 +0000 Anonymous 1092840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That color of green looks great on you,&nbsp;and I like the&nbsp;oxfords too.</p> <p>But I'm really responding because I'm completely incapable of ignoring a West Wing mention. I'm glad I'm not the only one who paid&nbsp;attention to the clothes!</p> <p>I actually remember noticing that Donna was the only one who still looked current last time I re-watched some reruns, too. I think&nbsp;CJ's clothes were the ones that ended up looking the most&nbsp;dated to me, probably because her outfits had been picked to be more at the&nbsp;cutting edge of conservative business fashion circa 2000&nbsp;(if that's not a total oxymoron)&nbsp;to go with her more high-profile job. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-modern-classic-or-just-classic#post-1092807 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 03:26:41 +0000 Tricia 1092807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look great - that's a lovely green on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-modern-classic-or-just-classic#post-1092802 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 03:19:52 +0000 Jaime 1092802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like Rachy's contemporary for this look and agree the heeled oxfords add the personality to this lovely outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-modern-classic-or-just-classic#post-1092673 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 02:10:20 +0000 Aida 1092673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great! I'm with Suz, the heeled oxfords are a fun retro yet modern feeling element. I also have issues with slips; I've pretty much taken to devoting certain skirts to purely winter or summer, and I have lined my winter skirts with a built in slip so I don't have to deal with a separate one </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-modern-classic-or-just-classic#post-1092490 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 00:04:17 +0000 Carole 1092490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I see modern classic, loving the tights and shoe combo, YLF. I wish I could see your nameplate necklace, sounds like it would make a great gift for the holidays, </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-modern-classic-or-just-classic#post-1092433 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 23:13:22 +0000 JAileen 1092433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say modern classic. Your shoes make your look modern. You look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-modern-classic-or-just-classic#post-1092421 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 23:01:02 +0000 Suz 1092421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That green is lovely on you. And the oxfords read as modern and a bit funky and retro at the same time. Nice mix! I'd say a core of classic, and you can take it in any direction you wish from there. It's great to see you post.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-modern-classic-or-just-classic#post-1092415 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 22:54:08 +0000 Liz A. 1092415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, caro.</p> <p>Thanks, rachylou.&nbsp; That is interesting!&nbsp; I was recently watching the West Wing on Netflix, and I realized that their clothes all look so dated, with the exception of Donna Moss.&nbsp; They had dressed her in what I perceived to be a classic way, which was why I thought it still resonated for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-modern-classic-or-just-classic#post-1092406 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 22:42:41 +0000 rachylou 1092406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a nice neat look. Interesting, tho, "classic" of any kind is not what comes to my mind. The word that comes to me is "contemporary." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-modern-classic-or-just-classic#post-1092394 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 22:26:57 +0000 Caro in Oz 1092394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely outfit - looks the best kind of modern classic to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-modern-classic-or-just-classic#post-1092232 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 20:05:31 +0000 Liz A. 1092232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Ceit.&nbsp; I'm hoping the oxfords at least bring in some modernness. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-modern-classic-or-just-classic#post-1092209 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 19:47:25 +0000 Anonymous 1092209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look great! I really like that colour of green on you, and the skirt and oxfords are cute together! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-modern-classic-or-just-classic#post-1092205 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 19:44:43 +0000 Liz A. 1092205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know I'm a very classic dresser, especially when it comes to my work attire.&nbsp; I often hesitate to post my outfits wondering whether they are too boring for the forum.&nbsp; But in response to Alaskagirl's thread yesterday about what we're not reaching for... I decided to wear a skirt today.&nbsp; Not sure why I don't wear them more often in the winter.&nbsp; I'm not uncomfortable in the tights and slip.&nbsp; I guess it's a mental block.</p> <p>The skirt is charcoal, the tights are slightly lighter charcoal, and the shoes are black.&nbsp; I'm also wearing my new love, my nameplate necklace purchased from Etsy (throwback SITC!)</p> <p>Sweater: Express<br />Skirt: Arden B. (ooold)<br />Tights: Hue<br />Oxfords: Adrienne Vitadini </p>