https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-juxtaposition Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 18 May 2026 03:05:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-juxtaposition#post-815179 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:37:04 +0000 ironkurtin 815179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think purple tights or even anther dark color would work better than black in this case. The issue I am having is that the top part looks very polished and dressy and to contrast with the docs you need more, well, contrast! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-juxtaposition#post-815163 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:49:16 +0000 ManidipaM 815163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, the juxtaposition works 100%. </p> <p>But even non-modern, non-classic moi is not too sure about the point at which you have the boots switching colour from the rest of the outfit. Maybe it's a 1/4 proportion overall or something --- and I daresay it could be a matter of camera angle as well --- but I keep itching to have the colour move higher (coloured tights or skinnies, as you mentioned?) or move down (booties instead of boots or maybe black or pewter boots?). </p> <p>Do pardon my temerity, ' Princess! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-juxtaposition#post-815151 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:29:58 +0000 Krista 815151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this, Una. And those Docs are so fab. I think the simplicity of the dress will allow you to repeat different versions of this outfit - others have suggested your purple blazer or purple tights.... You've got lots of options!<br /> Again, the Docs. Whew! So fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-juxtaposition#post-815142 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:56:42 +0000 kkards 815142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i would love to see this dress with the ugg boots that you posted yesterday. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-juxtaposition#post-815106 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 08:47:09 +0000 lyn67 815106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this kind of juxtaposition, where do you found a necklace like this??? Is it a quality made? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-juxtaposition#post-815085 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 06:48:08 +0000 catgirl 815085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No apologies necessary, Deborah! I value your opinion highly. And you may be right about the height of the boots and dress length. </p> <p>Your feedback about sleeker boots was exactly my reason for posting - this is clearly a juxtaposition. I wonder if some of us favor outfits that have consistent style, while others ilke to mix it up more? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-juxtaposition#post-815084 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 06:42:56 +0000 Deborah 815084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, my apologies. Looks like maybe Joy (hope she doesn't mind me speaking on her behalf) and I might have been projecting our more modern classic preferences:). I would certainly be more inclined to wear a tall sleek boot, or even a black ankle boot that elongated the leg. I love the Docs but to my eye this is not quite hitting the mark Re outfit proportions....but this is purely my opinion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-juxtaposition#post-815079 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 06:22:06 +0000 ElleH 815079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it works. It reminds me of indie chicks in Australia in the 80s or 90s </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-juxtaposition#post-815023 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 05:04:06 +0000 catgirl 815023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy and Deborah, I don't own tall sleek boots and have never felt the need for them... interesting that you both suggested them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-juxtaposition#post-815020 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 05:01:05 +0000 Anonymous 815020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That dress looks like a great blank slate that can be the basis of a wide variety of styles. I'd also like to see sleek tall boots with it but that may not be your style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-juxtaposition#post-815014 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 04:56:23 +0000 Deborah 815014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd love to see a sleek black tall boot with this. It may not create the UWP vibe you want but I think it would look sleek with a bit of edge. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-juxtaposition#post-814904 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 03:04:44 +0000 Karie 814904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it works. I'd like to see this with dark purple tights, but I like it just fine the way you are wearing it. Office UMP! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-juxtaposition#post-814896 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 02:52:48 +0000 Jaime 814896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Works for me! I am pro-juxtaposition. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-juxtaposition#post-814766 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:50:30 +0000 Anonymous 814766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it works! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-juxtaposition#post-814743 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:35:23 +0000 Beth Ann 814743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this! Do you think that "classic" items make a better canvas for juxtaposition with other styles? I'm not sure, I'm just throwing it out there.</p> <p>This is a terrific illustration of how to take UWP to "work." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-juxtaposition#post-814423 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:21:50 +0000 Anonymous 814423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey, if it wasn't working without a struggle, it was time to send it off! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-juxtaposition#post-814404 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:06:37 +0000 catgirl 814404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, this is a merino wool dress - it's pretty warm and honestly, I detest layering sleeves! I have a slip on under it. And a huge cashmere shawl at my desk. I don't freeze as much as you'd think... must be my blood has thickened! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-juxtaposition#post-814399 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:04:49 +0000 kellygirl 814399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks perfect! I think this is a great example of the Docs working to bring in some UWP to a work appropriate outfit. I'd like to see the dress over skinnies with a funky jacket for "off duty" Una. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-juxtaposition#post-814394 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:00:38 +0000 Anonymous 814394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice! I love those bendy necklaces. I like the purple Docs with your purple glasses! Seriously, don't you have to wear a topper in the office? I'd freeze for sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-juxtaposition#post-814380 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:54:08 +0000 catgirl 814380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ceit, I consigned the purple blazer. It was such a struggle! I've decided that j. crew jackets just don't fit me well, at least their standard cuts. My cropped orange jacket is an exception! </p> <p>I am wearing my purple glasses! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-juxtaposition#post-814370 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:47:27 +0000 Anonymous 814370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want to see this with your purple blazer on top!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-juxtaposition#post-814308 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:03:13 +0000 Transcona Shannon 814308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this totally works and I would wear it in a second - in fact, the more I see of this dress the more I want one like it. You're also making me want another pair of Docs...</p> <p>I like that the dress and tights are black and the boots are purple - it's like a type of colour block IMO.</p> <p>I wouldn't change a thing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-juxtaposition#post-814305 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:02:10 +0000 Kirti 814305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Astrid... try dark purple tights maybe? I love the necklace!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-juxtaposition#post-814303 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:57:52 +0000 Astrid 814303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the docs work with the dress stylewise, I'm just not sure because of the colors. You have all that black on top and then the purple at the bottom. Maybe with leggings/tights that aren't solid black to break this up a bit? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-juxtaposition#post-814285 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:41:03 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 814285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes! Pure fabness. Not sure why it works so well, but I'll venture to guess the necklace shows it's deliberate; the necklace is arty (like Eileen Fisher can be arty-classic), so it goes wonderfully with the dress and the Docs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-juxtaposition#post-814282 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:40:20 +0000 catgirl 814282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, this is a work dress for sure. I actually like the bit of waist surrender and easy fit, considering it's a DRESS. I think it would be more me worn as a tunic with skinnies, but alas, the office calls. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-juxtaposition#post-814279 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:38:52 +0000 Thistle 814279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the necklace, love the boots, love the sunnies. Do they go with the dress, yes, I think so.</p> <p>It is really that the dress itself does not remind me of your style. The rest helps bring it closer to what I normally see you wear, but still seems a bit off to my eye. However, it works as a change of pace, and I imagine UWP is hard at the office. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-juxtaposition#post-814274 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:36:05 +0000 Jamie 814274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una - I'm no help with this, but I'm so glad you've brought up this topic. I'm always trying to better understand how to meld different style elements. Taking notes... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-more-juxtaposition#post-814272 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:34:43 +0000 catgirl 814272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's an Eileen Fisher dress with my purple Docs. UWPish bendy necklace too. Does this work? Thanks for any feedback! </p>