https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-denim-work Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:09:57 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-denim-work#post-584795 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 12:29:23 +0000 Deborah 584795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry I didn't come back to this sooner to say thank you.</p> <p>I think Lantana hit the nail on the head...I was in a bit of a flat mood and that may have had an impact.</p> <p>Anne and Laura the shoes are quite new and have a t bar which I removed at the end of the day!! I think they look better without it and I will wear them more.</p> <p>I will be trying this again but with heels and a skinny leg pant. I was actually ready to give the denim topper away but will persevere. Oh and maybe a touch of color would improve this too.</p> <p>xxx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-denim-work#post-582439 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:53:01 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 582439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My thought was also about the shoes - I think any shoe, flat or heel, that shows more of your foot rather than being high vamped would help. The rest of the outfit is very covered and flowy, and that might give it a good contrast. I actually really like the overdress/overjacket on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-denim-work#post-582407 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:10:41 +0000 Anonymous 582407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you could wear this either way! Your hair looks so glamorous and the ivory colored necklace picks up its light tones beautifully. And is that a DRESS you're wearing as a jacket? I get such good ideas from you Deborah! You are one fab woman! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-denim-work#post-582336 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 23:10:20 +0000 Aida 582336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know Deborah, I have given up trying to wear my straight legs with flats. I would suggest a bit of heel here, like a heeled bootie. Slim bottoms would also work, but give a different vibe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-denim-work#post-582144 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:27:00 +0000 Suz 582144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dowdy? No way! You look stunning, as always. But perhaps this outfit feels more like an "entertaining at home" type outfit. Relaxed, very slightly bohemian (going on ManidipaM's amazing essay on bohemianism in Astrid's thread). Perhaps for work you would like the extra presence heels might lend. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-denim-work#post-582137 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:21:50 +0000 christy 582137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think you could ever look dowdy! You are far too fashionable and fabulous. I think you look great as is, but agree that adding heels would look nice too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-denim-work#post-581749 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:16:25 +0000 Meredith1953 581749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks very lovely on you! A bit of a heel or a bootie would work also. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-denim-work#post-581745 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:13:41 +0000 sarah 581745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think you look dowdy at all, although it would be interesting to try with a narrower bottom (skinnies) or with heels with the wider legs. But you look very polished and fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-denim-work#post-581732 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:06:37 +0000 teeandcee 581732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I too don't see dowdy but know what you mean as I tend to feel dowdy in anything straight-legged with flats. But I think this one and your red skinny one from the other day are outstanding! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-denim-work#post-581712 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:41:01 +0000 celia 581712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think this outfit is dowdy. The only thing to my eye is that the shirt could be a tiny bit shorter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-denim-work#post-581647 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:48:19 +0000 lyn67 581647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this, even with straight leg, but maybe a heel will fix your concerns? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-denim-work#post-581646 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:44:40 +0000 Transcona Shannon 581646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The long denim jacket is lovely on you Deborah - what a great piece! I don't think this is dowdy at all, but do agree that maybe a bit of a heel could be helpful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-denim-work#post-581639 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:28:41 +0000 modgrl 581639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Think you look beautiful, but I do feel like with a long wide pant, at least a slight heel is more flattering. Anyway, no need to hide on your office today -- it is very nice as is! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-denim-work#post-581633 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:16:13 +0000 Jjsloane 581633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the top half, but I agree with your self assessment that slimmer bottoms and heels would improve the look overall. You still look glamorous and not dowdy. I have warmed to the denim topper. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-denim-work#post-581630 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:08:49 +0000 jenanded 581630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look pretty sharp to me Deborah!<br /> J </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-denim-work#post-581629 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:05:31 +0000 ManidipaM 581629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with the others --- no dowdy visible from here! I actually feel like these are pretty balanced proportions. But then I personally don't always like an extreme contrast of volume between top and bottom. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-denim-work#post-581625 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:57:35 +0000 anne 581625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that the trousers look fine and that the flats look a bit tired in this shot ( but knowing you, looked fab in RL) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-denim-work#post-581623 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:51:17 +0000 Lantana 581623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your mood might have skewed your judgement. This looks lovely; subdued yes, but not dowdy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-denim-work#post-581621 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:35:35 +0000 rute 581621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfect! Very chic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-denim-work#post-581615 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:20:24 +0000 Jaime 581615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't see dowdy either. I think the shoes, which I suspect look terrific in real life, photograph a bit like slippers in this shot and that might be bothering you. I love the white accents with dark denim. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-denim-work#post-581612 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:09:23 +0000 Parsley 581612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't find it dowdy, either!<br /> You look chic and elegant, as usual. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-denim-work#post-581606 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:34:57 +0000 krishnidoux 581606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No, no no! Not dowdy at all! Very cool! Perfect leg width. Too skinny and you get a totally different style. Plus this awesome jacket/long shirt would then swamp you, I think. The straight pant legs balance it. The very cool flats here give it a trendy, artsy side which says comfortable yet chic. I love the white accessories, these are perfect with your blond hair. The necklace length is also perfect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-denim-work#post-581603 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:26:41 +0000 Deborah 581603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Ladies,</p> <p>Not happy with this outfit but thought I would post anyway. I think I know what to do to tweak it. I think this would have looked better with a skinny leg and heels. This looks too dowdy to me with the flats and straight leg pants. </p> <p>Your suggestions for improvement would be much appreciated. I think I just ran out of inspiration this morning:) </p> <p>xxx Deborah </p>